“If you stand for nothing, you fall for everything”

We asked the community to tell us about the values and principles that guide their lives and businesses.

Debbie Graber | Writer and Production Accountant

Staying true to oneself – there are so many obstacles to this, as we have to fund our existences, which can take precedence over doing what we want to creatively. But creativity can be about feeding a passion, despite where it might get us materially. I think we’re all artists at heart, and we owe it to ourselves to make the time to find what inspires us. Read more>>

Gabrielle/Zoe Hennings/Hemenway | Co-Founders of H&H Learning, an Educational Center Where Confidence Blossoms

At H&H Learning, we are committed to creating a neurodiverse-affirming environment that prioritizes connection over compliance. Our first focus is building rapport and meaningful connections with each student. We value and integrate special interests, recognizing that this is a fundamental way to connect with our neurodiverse students while also building their self-confidence. Read more>>

Tom Thudiyanplackal | Film Producer and Creative Strategist

I grew up in Mumbai, India, during the transformative decades of the ’70s and ’80s. My parents, who migrated from a small village in Kerala, were significantly older than my peers—a rarity in our society. This age gap profoundly influenced the values instilled in me and the unique challenges we faced as a nuclear family navigating India’s rapid societal changes. Read more>>