What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?

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.

Ryan Lastimosa

I’m on a constant progression of self-improvement, which is a simple way to say that I’ll always be a ‘work-in-progress’. I have to say, the moment that shaped how I now see the world happened 16 years ago. In 2009 I was overweight. A heavy smoker and drinker, I suffered from Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Read more>>

Anthony DeFeo

I read a book in middle school, I think when I was ten, about what kids can do to contribute to environmental stewardship. I’m pretty sure it was “50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save The Earth” by The Earth Works Group. This book encouraged me to do something about climate change on a personal level. Read more>>

Lisa Morgan

Giving birth to my daughter really shaped how I view the world. I was living my care-free life with only being concerned about myself. Now, raising a daughter who will be going off to college next year, I am more concerned with giving her the right tools in life, being a role model to her and leaving behind a legacy for her to continue. Read more>>

Steven Jones

Hands down, my first trip to Japan last year. I’d been dreaming of it since middle school, finally touched down in Tokyo, dove headfirst into Akihabara’s neon chaos, arcades blasting retro chiptunes, shelves packed with games I grew up idolizing. The culture hit different: polite intensity, vending-machine everything, fashion that doesn’t ask permission. Read more>>