We regularly ask our interviewees what makes them happy because at the end of the day, what else really matters? We’ve highlighted some of the responses below.

Marcus Hart | Composer & Musician

I think that with where I’m currently at in my life, although there may be a multitude of roadblocks at any given moment, at the core of it, I have an incredibly special opportunity to study a passion and I value and am purely grateful for every moment of this experience. Getting to see my cat when I get back from class, calling my mom to show each other our cats, meeting and working other musicians/learning about their own passions and life experiences, watching trash reality shows with my roommate and a bowl of Chef Boyardee; every moment is so uniquely special, and there can be so much beauty and joy found even in the mundane. I’m constantly growing and learning, and I’m very grateful that I can say that there’s an uncountable number of things that make me happy every single day. Read more>>

Jesika von Rabbit | Entertainer, Songwriter, Visionary, Vocalist

Watching my cat RoRo von Rabbit drink water out of the kitchen sink faucet every morning. Read more>>

Anna Daviscourt | Illustrator

Wow, big question! I could name a million and half things, but I’m trying to think of what it really boils down to. Creating art makes me happy-I don’t mean the outcome, but the experience of making it. The feeling of my brain speaking through paint and pixels in a way that I and others can interpret is magical. I don’t mean that every piece is a smooth work of genius where violins play and a choir sings, but even the roughest parts of the experience are worth it. That’s why I’ve worked incredibly hard to dedicate the majority of my life to making space for that happiness. Read more>>

Soya Soo | Music Engineer

There are a few things that can make me happy.

First thing first, exercise – either go for a run or play badminton with friends. I totally agreed that endorphins really make human feel happy haha! Read more>>

Sherry Greer | Aspiring fashion model

Being able to look in the mirror every morning and seeing the reflection that I want to see makes me happy. Read more>>

Ted Reyes | Composer, writer, visual artist, and an entertainment industry executive

Being in the moment. I think it’s important to live and absorb what’s actually happening in front of you because lifeonly happens there –not in the past nor the future. Read more>>