We love asking the folks that inspire and excite us about what inspires and excites them. Check out their responses below.

Kyle DeSean Johnson | Graphic Designer

My creativity is sparked by old family albums, record covers, old camera lenses and their boxes, interior design shows, Monocle Magazine, and the color orange. But if you see me out and about I’m usually wearing some kind of olive or heritage evergreen clothing. To feed my inspiration, each month I head out to the Long Beach Antique Market with my camera, taking snaps of objects that have caught my eye. I’m able to spot the slightest hints of orange and amber through a plethora of objects, swooping in like a hawk with intent. Read more>>

Dakota Townson and Reginiece Smith | Founders of Body ReElle

Throughout this journey, our relatives have been our biggest inspiration. Their unwavering support has fueled our determination to make a difference.
Growing up, we witnessed firsthand the challenges and frustrations from various relatives’ and their constant battle with dealing with eczema and other dry, itchy skin conditions that also affect numerous people of color. Read more>>

Youyin (Inga) Zhang | Film Editor & Photographer

Thank you for having me. When it comes to inspiration, there are several key aspects that deeply influence my creative process. Firstly, I am inspired by the authenticity of life itself. I firmly believe that the essence of art lies in its ability to capture the truth of human existence. As a filmmaker, it is crucial for me to observe and experience the world around me. Read more>>

Natasha | Pixie Dust | Producer-Vocalist-DJ

Music has the extraordinary power to transcend boundaries, cultures, and languages, resonating with our deepest emotions and innermost thoughts. It has the ability to transport us to a state of flow, where we can fully immerse ourselves in the present moment, and as a Yoga instructor I’ve felt how the fusion of music and movement can create a profound synergy, enhancing the mind-body connection. Read more>>

Sam Puskas | Actor, Director & Online Marketing Manager

Our breed. Human kind. Nature and loneliness brings me peace of mind, society gets my brain working. All our deeds, dynamics, stories, our vastly different ways of life. Even within our own micro communities. People inspire me. The ones I look up to in awe, and the ones I’m glancing at in earnest curiosity on my right, on my left. Read more>>

Ebony R | Realtor & CEO

I am inspired by growth. seeing how far one can evolve, how one can persevere no matter the curve balls life throws us all! I am inspired by new opportunities I believe experience and knowledge is priceless I am inspired by women I admire our ambition the doors we once were not able to enter have now become some of our “stomping grounds” and I am inspired daily by my children how their is no limit to their dreams its motivates me to not only achieve my dreams but also to help them accomplish there’s I aspire to be someone who they can be inspired by.. Read more>>