We regularly ask our interviewees what makes them happy because at the end of the day, what else really matters? We’ve highlighted some of the responses below.

Lily Noordyk Cassidy Coleman | Co-founders + Interior Designers

Creativity is a fundamental driver of our happiness. Amidst the daily juggling of various roles, it’s effortless to overlook the sheer joy derived from the act of creating to create. It is so liberating to be be flexible and step away from structure, while necessary, may impede the free flow of creative inspiration. We prioritize cultivating creativity not only in our professional endeavors but also in the fabric of our lives, recognizing it as a genuine expression of our core selves. Read more>>

Lindsey Casmer | Content Creator & Model

Being creative and being able to express myself makes me happy. Ideally, using my creativity to help others feel inspired and to grow is what makes me the most happy. I’ve found that through creating content and working with brands, I am happiest when I can express myself fully. Everyone is different, and everyone has different styles of doing things, and I feel most satisfied with my work when it reflects who I am and what I feel. I also find joy in learning new techniques or trying out new skills just for fun. It’s one of my goals to try new creative tasks as well as learn new things as much as I can. it also makes me really happy to inspire others through my fitness and other content, I have received messages from multiple people saying I posted something they really needed to hear, or that my consistency at the gym urged them to get a gym membership for the first time. That is the best feeling ever, to be able to give others what I needed years ago, and to encourage others with words that I need to hear myself. Moving forward, I definitely am aiming to help other’s change their lives through fitness and creating, as well as aiming to help others with words of encouragement from my own heart. Read more>>

Ingrid Lockhart | Fine Art Photographer

I began creating photographic images shortly after retiring from a long career in the Financial Services Industry. As I became more involved in the process, I found it amazing how much more I appreciated the world around me and how I began noticing beauty and interest in subjects that would never have caught my attention before, It makes me extremely happy to use my camera to capture objects and scenes around me, then, and to create a fine art image that will bring joy to me and my clients. Read more>>

Mahja Sulemanjee-Bortocek | CEO, High Haven Cannabis

What makes me happy is creating happiness for others. Recently a very wise friend asked me how I create happiness in the world. I have thought about this question daily since it was initially brought to my attention. Reminding myself of this daily is a prompt to reflect on the impact my company and I have on the world. From small acts of daily kindness, to leaning towards an empathic approach towards a harsh situation I find it best to remind myself to create happiness for others whenever I have an opportunity to do so. Read more>>