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

Chrys Landeros | Fitness Professional & Lifestyle Guide

I’m inspired by the brave dreamers, the wild weirdos, those who move through the world with childlike curiosity, sweet vulnerability and unconditional love. Read more>>

Miki Kinoshita | Background Artist

As a background artist, I find inspiration in the world around me Whenever I go out, I love to observe the little signs of life, whether it’s the wear and tear on a roof from the elements, vines gently creeping up a wall, or a sticker left on a door by a passerby. Even the quirky yard decorations in front of a charming house tell a story. Every detail has a story attached to it, and everything combined tells the history of that place. What I see around me inspires my work and I try to capture the essence and character of the environments I create. Read more>>

Shannon Swallow | Founder & Director, Clairity School

As a spiritual teacher, I find inspiration in those who are truly connected to their spirit. For me, spirit and creativity are are synonymous. Spirit is the source of our highest creative energy and when we tap into that, we bring out our brightest light and deepest passion for life. Read more>>

Profound La Gonzalo Moreno | Hip hop artist

My inspiration is my second chance at life. I am a stage 4 cancer survivor, I had hodgkins lymphoma. I was diagnosed at the age 22. Having a second chance at life I decided to tell my story and express all my feelings through my music. Music is my therapy. Read more>>

Niraj Pancholi | Writer, Director, Author

I’m inspired by people who create something I haven’t seen or experienced before. I believe that creativity is blending existing materials and presenting them in your own unique way. It has to be very individualistic. This means that only one person who grew up in those circumstances, with those beliefs and views, could have created this unique thing. Recent examples of this would be James Cameron’s Avatar movies. The first movie was a classic story of deeper spiritual awakening and finding your place in society. Read more>>