We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside.
Iván Magdaleno
What I’m most proud of building, though most people don’t see it, is the foundation of our collective. It’s not just the events, the projects, or even the businesses we support; those are visible on the surface. Read more>>
Susan Freda
I’ve been building a vocabulary or marks, materials, and colors over the years, sort of like a secret language for myself where certain visual marks have a symbolism for myself. This allows me to work and have a dialogue with myself, it sort of imbues meaning into the work in a way that gives meaning. Read more>>
Julia Roth
I am working to keep my word to my inner child, to graduate from people-pleasing and find the things that bring me joy at a core level. To express myself, dress myself, and love myself the way she would. To find play. It’s vulnerable, clumsy, and divine. I’m so proud to be on that journey. Read more>>
Terri Litzkow
I’m most proud of the habits, discipline, and resilience I’ve built in myself — the inner work that nobody sees. It’s the quiet foundation that allows me to show up fully in everything I do, even when no one is watching. Read more>>
Amanda Cox
I am currently building a family right now! 🙂 I haven’t shared much about it publicly, but I had our first son 3 months ago and am currently raising this little guy up right now which feels like a full-time job to the max! Read more>>
Laurie Marie
I’d say fortitude. The last 12 years have been a journey of being broken down and rebuilt over & over again—not just so I can walk my talk, but so I can embody the medicine I’ve come to carry. My spiritual journey began on a beach with 60 strangers in the Dominican Republic. At the time, I was drowning in self-hate and body dysmorphia. Read more>>
Dolce Guevara
One of the things that I’m most proud of building in my life is definitely my tattoo shop and the people that work there. People only see the tattoos we post after hours of work. But all the things that need to happen behind the scenes, before I even get to tattoo, are what make everything possible. Read more>>
Misha
A Safe Space to Heal. Until I started focusing mainly on cover-ups, I hadn’t realized just how many tattoo studios fail to create a truly safe space for their clients. Read more>>
Taylor Hoverson
I am most proud of the relationships I have built, and every type you can think of; my friendships, my family relations, romantic relationships, connections with strangers, and my relationship with myself. Read more>>
Keicon Cherry
What I’m most proud of building—though most people don’t really see all the moving parts—is my five-part deluxe album I Still Hear You. That project wasn’t just about writing and recording songs, it was about building a whole world. Read more>>
Shae Carter
What I’m most proud of building, though it often goes unseen, is my resilience and faith. On the surface, people might see the roles I book, the projects I’ve managed, or the achievements I post about, but what they don’t see are the countless moments of rejection, self-doubt, or obstacles that could have easily stopped me. Read more>>
Rick Shepherd
Bringing back independent filmmaking and original ideas into the spotlight. In the current era of film and television, we’re seeing a lot of projects come out that are based off of already established IP’s (Intellectual Property)- reboots, sequels, narrative projects inspired by books and other forms of literature. Read more>>
Raisa Sendrovich
Candidly Social is the project I’m most proud of building because it’s been the engine behind everything I do. It’s been the quiet force shaping artists’ online presence for more than a decade. Read more>>
Christian Marin Diaz
People back in Spain sometimes think I was “lucky.” They see me now with my academy in California, traveling, living well. But they don’t see the sacrifice. I grew up in Fuengirola, starting at Atlético Fuengirola in Pre-Benjamín and Benjamín, then moved to UD Fuengirola for Alevín and Infantil, where I was coached by Chico. Read more>>
Kevin Garcia
There are 2 things that I am most proud of building that nobody sees. 1 of those things is building a business that not only provides for me but for my family and others as well. Read more>>
Carolyn Bridget Kennedy
I am most proud of all the work that goes into my acting career. Nobody sees or appreciates all the work an actor does behind the scenes. It is a unique occupation. You essentially are spending 99% of your time auditioning to get hired on set, so you can act (“the work”) 1% of your time. Read more>>
Amy Smith
I have been curating community eco-art events for kids and adults. I love finding new and creative ways for people to express themselves while still engaging in the environmental conversation. I received my first grant from Burbank to curate an event in November I’m excited about. Read more>>
Emil Gasparian
I’m consciously avoiding the battle of comparison. It’s so easy to get caught up in what other photographers are doing, comparing follower counts, or feeling like I need to mimic a popular trend. Instead of fighting that, I’m just focusing on my own creative journey and the stories I want to tell. It’s not a competition; it’s a personal expression. Read more>>
