What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?

We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses below inspire you to find more joy in your day-to-day life as well.

Fuad Osceola

Taking a swim in the ocean, a cold water high is something special Read more>>

Sophie Mutiara Nova

I love collecting trinkets like I’m a crow amassing treasures. Lost coins, origami cranes, snail statues with pancake hats, cats made of crystals and broken pieces of jewelry. I love to place them amongst my jade plant propagations– like an adventurer in a Dungeons & Dragons campaign building an enchanted forest haunted by phantoms. I love collecting monsters and myths. Read more>>

Niobe Alexandra

Lately, a lot of my joy has come from slowing down and being more present. I have been intentionally stepping away from constant screen time and making space for quieter moments; spending more time in nature, noticing my surroundings, and reconnecting with creating things with my hands. Read more>>

Dom Costa

One of the greatest things that I currently am a part of is I am one of the football coaches for San Pedro high school. Besides the actual coaching of football there’s a lot of the mental game that I coach. It is great to encourage young males and share some adult male lessons and help create the next generation of great young men! Read more>>

Lindsay Brunner

A few months ago I started learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Highland Park Fight Club. I started because my young daughter was doing classes, and I thought I would give it a try. Though I grew up as a dancer and figure skater, and have always been physically active, this was a very different way of using my body. Read more>>

Dorene Slavitz

I volunteer with my church working with unhoused families. We provide food and clothing every week. It’ s a very fulfilling opportunity for me and it makes me very happy to be a part of solving part of the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. Read more>>