One of our favorite things to do is to ask the folks we are inspired by what they are inspired by. We’ve shared some of their responses below.

Charmaine Goodwin | DIY Content Creator

I am inspired by so many things! My main sources of inspiration come from other creators that I follow, Black culture, and fashion trends (past and present). On a personal note, my mom continues to be a source of inspiration for me. She was always very stylish and dressed to the nines whenever my family would go trips or attend family holiday events. Read more>>

Samaria Stewart | Dancer , Choreographer, Creator , Artist , Model

The simple answer for that is life. I feel like life shows you that no matter what it gets better. You experience many emotions and sides and seeing what that brings out of people and us as human is a beautiful journey. So I let that guide me,I use my emotions and feelings to create. Read more>>

Ola Avedissian | Yoga, fitness, pilates and wellness coordinator

I find inspiration in the beauty of nature, the resilience of the human spirit, and the environment that surrounds us. Nature teaches me to stay present and grounded. The stories and journeys of the people around me fill me with a sense of purpose and connection. Read more>>

Paris Cavanagh | Choreographer

I am very inspired by movies and both the concepts which they explore but also how they do it through story telling. Within dance I think story telling is so important irrespective of style and will always try and focus on this when constructing a piece. Read more>>

Cinthia Nicolini | Music Therapist

1- I am a music therapist. I help people heal non-integrated aspects of their own personality or traumas or simply personal, professional and spiritual development. Therefore, my thought process for creating my business was, how can I make more people aware of this wonderful method of healing through music? Read more>>

Nova Baggerly | Artist

My daily inspiration comes from nature and the patterns found throughout. The beauty of the waves sparkling in the sun really inspires me to create art that personifies that mystical feeling I get when I observe them. When looking at the Fibonacci sequence and how it plays a part in the way a spiral is formed in a conch shell, an unexplainable wonder of nature is expressed. Read more>>