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What would your closest friends say really matters to you?

If you asked your best friends what really drives you—what they think matters most in your life—what would they say? We posed that question to entrepreneurs and creatives from all walks of life, and have shared some of the most interesting responses below.

Daniel Newcomb

A camera! Ha ha. I rarely leave the house with our on in hand. Times it’s an Anchor on my wrist and at times my salvation. That I live and breath art daily. Most my friends see that in every aspect of my life. Read more>>

Robyn Cifuentes

My closest friends would say what really matters to me is love—love for my family, my community, and the way I show up in the world. They’d also say I care deeply about creating connection, finding balance, and making the people around me feel seen and supported. Read more>>

Susan Block

If you asked my closest friends what really matters to me, they’d say it’s the deep connections I maintain with my friends and family. I’m fiercely committed to my work in counseling and coaching, but I’m equally passionate about building and nurturing relationships within the mental health community.  Read more>>

Miryam Fossati

My closest friends would probably say that what really matters to me are the connections and experiences we share together, the memories we create, the trips we take, and the meals we linger over. For me, it’s about taking the time to disconnect from the noise and be fully present in the moment. Read more>>

Sue Klahne

Mental health awareness. There is so much stigma surrounding mental health. Read more>>

 

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