Sometimes a key moment can make a world of difference in our lives. Those moments are deeply underrepresented in our conversations relative to the importance they play in our lives. We hope to begin to remedy that below.
David Cruz
I’d be lying if I said there was a single moment that shaped how I see the world. It’s been mundane moments here, slaps in the face there — you know how it goes. Read more>>
Kristi Westberg
One of the moments that most shaped how I see the world was the summer I spent living and working in the UK with a friend. We moved there without jobs or housing lined up, and it was hard — I remember calling my dad in tears after the first week, ready to come home. Read more>>
Cillian Dunne
My time in Panama was eye-opening. The people I spoke to shared stories and perspectives that completely changed my perspective on history and politics. Writing The Right Hand Man transformed me. Read more>>
Christopher Sims
One moment that really shaped how I see the world was my first international job — a Gucci campaign in Rome. Up until then, most of my work had been rooted in the energy of Southern California, and suddenly I was halfway across the world, standing in these historic spaces, collaborating with some of the most talented artists, stylists, and photographers I’d ever met. Read more>>
Jovaunee Pierre
One moment that shaped how I see the world was going through a tough period where I felt misunderstood and overlooked. Instead of letting it break me, I used it as fuel to grow and create. It shifted my perspective—I started seeing challenges as opportunities to build resilience and connect with others who might be going through the same thing. Read more>>
Austin Windom
Years ago, as I was undergoing a process of personal development and character building I would read books such as Rich dad poor dad, such as seven habits of highly effective people or The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, for example. Read more>>
Walter Berry
An astounding experience from my youth has shaped the arc of my life in a powerful way. In July 1967 I was a teenager working at a 2,000 seat outdoor theater in New Jersey. It was part of the Summer Stock circut where multple stars appeared. Read more>>
Kristin Dahl
I believe that every moment, phase of life, person we encounter, and experience we have continuously shapes both who we are and who we are becoming. At our core, the essence we bring into the world remains intact—this is who we fundamentally are. Read more>>
Kevin Chiu
Watching documentaries about Studio Ghibli was a turning point for me. I noticed how deeply they value expressing the environments of their everyday lives, drawing inspiration from their own surroundings and culture. Hayao Miyazaki’s dedication to honoring his cultural roots resonated strongly with me. Read more>>
Darnell Washington
I grew up in South Central Los Angeles which was predominantly African Americans and Latinos. Once I graduated from elementary school my mother decided to send me to school in the valley which was predominantly white. I felt it shaped my life in a very positive way because of the diversity of kids that were at the school. Read more>>
Alex Robles
Moments that help me see the world the way I do I definitely when I started doing solo travel abroad. I go to a country where I don’t know the language or customs, Switzerland. Austria, and Germany. And the people are kind. With all the ugly that polarized on the internet it’s good to see good people out in the world. Read more>>
