We asked some of the happiest folks we know to tell us their secret.

Shan Jiang | Production Designer & Director

What I enjoy the most is pre-production. During the time of collecting and sharing ideas, the key crew members usually need to live in the same imaginary space in order to let the discussion move smoothly. By connecting the specific look in our heads, the collaboration attains remarkable efficiency. There’s always a sense of accomplishment of looking for the “correct film” together, and the process of it is satisfying. Read more>>

N’Dea Irvin-Choy | Travel Influencer & Model

One thing that makes me happy about creating travel content is knowing that I am inspiring people of all ages to explore the world. Through my content, I am able to show people all over the world what each destination is like and my experience while visiting. I often receive messages from people that say they love my travel tips, have used them on their own trips, and are inspired to take action in their own lives. It is incredibly fulfilling for me to help people through doing something I love (content creation) every single day. Read more>>

Richard Rossi | Academy Award-considered filmmaker, musician, and novelist

What makes me happy is to take the talents God gave me and make something with them. If we touch one person’s heart, it’s worth it. My latest novel, (which will soon be a major motion picture), “Lucy and the Lake Monster,” I co-wrote with a friend of mine since my youth, Kelly Tabor. We co-wrote a children’s story about a little girl and her Grandpa looking for a sea serpent in Lake Champlain, which borders New York and Vermont. Read more>>