A big part of making decisions is determining what our actions and choices have been inspired by. So we asked decision makers from the community to tell us about what they are inspired by.

Jorge Durän

I’m inspired by stories that make us feel less alone. As a writer and director, I’m constantly observing the contradictions of living in a city like Los Angeles, the dreams, the chaos, the loneliness, and the unexpected connections. I find inspiration in people: the way they survive, the way they love, the way they keep chasing meaning even when life feels overwhelming. Read More>>

Bubba Winkelspecht

I am inspired by the struggle. Pushing through every difficult task to continue driving forward, something all of the greats have gone through. It drives me forward and reminds me that, even though the path to success isn’t easy, it’s what makes it worth it. Read More>>

Jessica Marquez Cable

What inspires me most is authentic self-expression. To me, it’s love at its purest, highest vibration. It doesn’t compare, it doesn’t shrink—it just is. And that kind of presence can shift a room, a community, even the world. When someone shows up fully as themselves, sharing their gifts and their voice, it invites others in. It creates connection, belonging, and the conditions for deep healing. Read More>>