Claire Glass
I believe that communication is key to everything. That doesn’t mean that every relationship is compatible, but with clear communication, you can see which relationships work and which ones don’t. If you and someone else have conflicting needs and goals, it may be time to let them go. Read more >>>
Nicola Geismar
What breaks the bonds between people is often disconnection — when we stop listening, when we live in our heads instead of our bodies, when fear, comparison, or ego take the lead. It shows up in workplaces, in relationships, even in wellness spaces that become about status instead of substance. What restores those bonds is presence. Read more >>>
Camille Wheeler
Through my long-term work with people experiencing chronic homelessness, I have learned that a lack of trust shatters bonds. Generally speaking, many members of the unhoused population have experienced significant traumas. I know women on the streets who have been sexually assaulted and abused, starting in childhood. I have met people who grew up in foster care and never benefited from close family bonds. Read more >>>
Hannah Eubank
A common misunderstanding is that therapy is only for people in crisis, when everything feels like it’s falling apart. The truth is, therapy can be just as valuable when life is relatively steady. It can be a place to grow, prevent small issues from becoming big ones, and strengthen relationships before they reach a breaking point. Read more >>>
Kris Sutton
Most people aren’t familiar with pain coaching. When I tell someone that I work as a pain coach, their first response is usually: “Wait—what is that? That’s a thing?” Chronic pain is complex, and it affects every aspect of a person’s life—physical health, mental well-being, and daily functioning. Read more >>>
Kevin Carroll
When I tell people that I teach ukulele and perform as a solo act I get a pretty regular range of reactions including: ‘Do you know any Tiny Tim songs? You look little bit like him.’ ‘What else do you teach?’ ‘Ukulele? Really? Read more >>>
Lorianne L
This question is so hard, I do not remember which is sad but true. I feel some joy when i listen to music. It’s something about the instrumental that really touch me and transform me. Read more >>>
Ryley Hall
The last time I felt true joy was when I graduated college with a bachelors degree in Music Industry Studies in May of 2025. It was the most surreal moment I have experienced. I felt very accomplished since it has always been a personal goal of mine to go to college. Read more >>>
Marcus Shaw
Last time I felt true joy is every time I go cliff jumping. The feeling of overcoming a challenge, pushing you limits, and facing fear is a truly joyful moment to me. Popping out of the water after doing something scary and having your friends cheering you on and supporting you from start to finish. You look at nature and water differently. Read more >>>
Chez Mcgavock
I hosted an event called Riverside Vibes in Austin. The purpose of the event was to create a space where people could unplug from their screens, touch real grass, and connect with others in person. It was about building community, sharing good vibes, and reminding ourselves how refreshing real-life connection can be. Read more >>>
Valerie Tamez-Avila
Recently my teenager decided what career she is going to pursue. The fact that she is interested in going to college made me feel proud. Read more >>>
Jessica Layne
I work in marketing, and right now, I see a lot of people in the industry toning down their authenticity, personality, and voice. They do this because they think it’s the only way for them to get clients and make money. Becoming the most boring person in the room does not make you safe. It makes you miserable. Read more >>>
Axuro LTD
Hello it’s great to be here. At first I was intimidated by the technical side of art, with 3D printing, electronics tinkering, and CNC machining feeling far out of reach, but now I’ve been embracing them as powerful tools in my creative process. I’ve recently released a series of color changing lamps, and I’m exploring new techniques to etch metal panels using lasers. Read more >>>
Aileen Warren
The first 90 minutes of my day are my most productive, so I get to work right away. With my creativity highest in the morning, I use this time to think about new designs—whether it’s preserved floral arrangements for our gift sets or large-scale moss installations for Austin workspaces. Read more >>>
Paula Lauzon
The first 90 minutes of my day are where grit meets grace. I live with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, along with Fibromyalgia, so my mornings aren’t rushed — they’re intentional. I start with dry brushing, a hot shower, and gentle movement to ease into the day. While the pain never really disappears, I’ve learned how to work with my body instead of against it. Read more >>>
Hank Hehmsoth
For me it’s the act of making — painting or composing. I’ll be working and suddenly hours have slipped away. That immersive state is where the outside world fades and I reconnect with whatever I was trying to express. It’s both restorative and clarifying. Read more >>>
amy tucker
I lose track of time when I’m outdoors—walking, hiking, or simply pausing to observe the landscape around me. I pay attention to both the smallest details, like the pattern of lichen on a rock or the rhythm of birdsong, and the larger, sweeping views that shift with light and season. Immersing myself in these sensory experiences quiets everything else and resets my perspective. Read more >>>
Bella Rockman
People pleasing! In some ways it served its purpose, opened doors and helped me get into rooms perhaps because of how well presented I was. Some of that well presented-ness was steeped in deeply ingrained expectations of people pleasing that from growing up. However, I’m now okay with “coloring outside if the lines” nowadays so to speak. Read more >>>
Avery Miller
The perfectionist in me — the Type A student who needed straight A’s and a five-year plan. This girl served me well in my early years. She gave me discipline, drive, and the ability to create beauty with precision. But now, as a mother and an artist, I’m learning to release her grip. Life and art are rarely linear. Read more >>>
Anallely Leon
I am committed to building Lash Academia not just as a course, but as a legacy. No matter how long it takes, I will create a space where lash artists can step into something that feels bigger than technique, something that feels like a secret society of beauty magicians. Read more >>>
Genelle Hitchman
In my early 20’s, I was two years and one and half kids into a challenging marriage. We found ourselves unable to afford traditional housing – and my husband at the time inherited a 100 year old one-room-schoolhouse in Middle of nowhere Kansas. The schoolhouse was located on a dot of land in the country with no water, and no plumbing. Read more >>>
Sonia Russi
A moment that really shaped my vision of the world is when my father passed away. Before I was very uptight, cared too much about unnecessary things and always had a nasty attitude. Now I am living to be happy and enjoy life. My father was 48 when he passed away and that is such a young. Read more >>>
Mariha Richmond
Integrity is most important to me because without it, intelligence and energy can be easily misused. I value being able to trust someone and know their intentions are genuine. Intelligence and energy are powerful qualities, but I believe they only have real value when they’re guided by integrity, since that’s what builds respect and lasting relationships. Read more >>>
Jason Frank
The world told me I needed to be a hero. But I decided that I wanted to be a villain. Unfortunately, I am a little bit too nice and considerate to do evil deeds. So I am stuck on a conflicting stance of…. do I sabotage everybody’s day or should I say hey what can I help you with? Read more >>>
michal michaeli
I wake up smiling that I’m able to do what i love I dream about new flavors, about trying new techniques or new products, It fills me with joy. Read more >>>
J. Marie
I definitely can. I’ve been doing this all my life. I didn’t have the support I desired as a kid, so I learned from a young age how to follow my heart. It’s forced me to listen to my heart, my internal compass, so no matter what is happening around me I know I can tune into my heart and take it from there. Read more >>>
John Langmore
It’s a battle for all artists to be motivated by the output itself and not by a desire for recognition or some appeasement of ego. One of the greatest losses of being overly motivated by ego is missing the joy of living in the moment. Read more >>>
Marlene Clark
We’re in the ‘listening’ business, and I feel pretty lucky that I experience generous listening from others in my daily life. Though one particular instance stands out for me. Craig and I had been married about a year. I was still in Austin, packing things up, and was planning to meet him in San Francisco. Read more >>>
Naomi Glasgow
I think it’s really important while I have the opportunity to be interviewed to call out the lies of thinking eternal living isn’t possible.. it’s not through a rock, or karma- There’s ONE way through Jesus Christ. Read more >>>
Marlene Jorge
If I knew I had 10 years left, I would stop shrinking myself to fit other people’s comfort. I am a natural giver, but I would no longer pour into places that only take. I would stop second-guessing my worth, stop entertaining half-love, stop explaining my spirit to those committed to misunderstanding it. Read more >>>
Charly Pope
If you’re attracted to attending camp, and actually make the leap to do so, I know one thing about you… You like to have fun and silly!! So, the one thing I know, is that the party wouldn’t stop without me! I do think my campers would miss the turn key experience of what camp offers. Read more >>>
Joeli Boatright
I think untimately the community we’ve created. Our salon is run out of a 1940s home, with some much character and coziness. I never want guests to feel like they’re being rushed out the door, rather they can make themselves at home, step out of the hectic outside noise and take a moment to feel good about themselves. Read more >>>
Juliette Lepage Boisdron
I’m chasing the moment when a work suddenly breathes, when it stops being just ink, or charcoal, or paint, and becomes something that looks back at me. It’s not calm or comfortable; it’s addictive. If I stopped I think part of me would go dormant. I’m not chasing success or approval, I’m chasing that feeling of being fully alive in the act of making. Read more >>>
Christopher DeFranco
Probably how intentional it all was. On the surface, it might look like I was just doing the most — teaching yoga, running a business, writing children’s books, organizing retreats, launching creative projects. But what people might miss is that none of it was random or scattered. Read more >>>
Taylor Harrell
What I think people may misunderstand about my legacy is that it’s not about me. My work has never been centered on personal recognition—it’s about progressing our future for generations to come. The true purpose is in how we come together to raise the collective, share knowledge, and equip future leaders with the tools they need to succeed. Read more >>>
Bob and Laura Hargrove
We come into the shop and get to work getting the store ready to open and feed the outside stray kitties that hang around. After we are open, we usually spend a little time chatting about jobs we are working on and deadlines coming up while sipping our coffee. If our cats came to work with us, we spend some time playing with them. Read more >>>
Jay Roy
I have been struggling with my PTSD and anxiety since the loss of my subordinate, due to suicide. A normal day for me right now is finding a lot of self care and positive reassurance. Reminding myself that everything will be okay. Surrounding myself with positivity and trying to help others that are drowning alone behind closed doors. Read more >>>
Xanya Davis
The light I dimmed the longest was my artistic light. For as long as I can remember, people saw it in me. But poverty taught me to prioritize stability over expression, and the myth of the “starving artist” convinced me creativity could never sustain me. Read more >>>
Corina Corbeille
Some truths are so foundational that they become the silent compass you live by, so deeply ingrained in your character that you don’t need to articulate them. For me, these truths are integrity, honesty, courage, and simply doing the right thing. I’ve always believed that you shouldn’t have to announce your values; they should be visible in your actions. Read more >>>
Davyoughna Luckie
One truth that grounds me is that everything I need is already within me. I’ve learned that confidence, self-love, and resilience are the greatest foundations once you have those, everything else aligns. Another truth I hold is that fashion is more than just clothing; it’s a language of power, identity, and freedom. Read more >>>
Pamela Castillo
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was at my very first job as a level 1 designer, just a few years out of college. Read more >>>
Shloka Reddyreddy
I used to believe that what divided good people from bad people is their intentions. Meaning, someone who did a bad things with good intentions was still a good person. I’ve since realised that people are much more complex, as their ideas/actions may be heavily influenced by individual upbringing and circumstance. Read more >>>
Jen & Bryan Paul
We have been super fortunate to have so many amazing clients over the years. Bryan and I were just discussing the other day how we really enjoy that we’re often a direct to consumer business. We love partnering with residential and commercial designers and contractors, but a lot of times we’re working with the home owners. Read more >>>
Kayla Valencia
I think the most surprising thing I’ve learned about my customers in regard to wax melts are their preferences! I always thought I had a pretty good idea of which wax melt scents would be popular based on trends or customer feedback, but what customers actually want to purchase can sometimes be completely different than that. Read more >>>
Angie Wheeler
The last time I changed my mind about something important was when I realized the career I had built in education no longer aligned with the life I envisioned for myself. For years, I believed that staying in a stable, traditional profession was the responsible choice. Read more >>>
Aimee Coker
I’m a student of history. I’m currently working my way through GWF Hegel’s ‘Philosophy of Fine Art’ and Kandinsky’s ‘Concerning the Spiritual in Art.’ I think it’s important to learn from people in your craft who have come before you, in order to work more efficiently, but also to recontextualize techniques and reinterpret antiquated themes through modern lenses. Read more >>>
Kween Sankofa-Bey
I admire my late Grandmother Lula Mae Green Johnson aka (Big Mama) for her character. She was a woman of integrity, grace, class, elegance and a woman with a pure heart. She gave from her heart without expecting anything in return. She gave effortlessly. I never heard her complain. She always carried herself with respect and honor. Read more >>>
Susan Elizondo
In the past year I have become a big fan of Tony Robbins. I attended his Business Mastery course and I feel his saying and way of viewing life really match with my prespective on life. Read more >>>
