We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses below inspire you to find more joy in your day-to-day life as well.
Brett Chiavari
Something outside of work that is bringing me joy lately has to be my family. My wife and I recently welcomed our newest addition Quinn who is 7 months today, on August 3. I have a 6 year old daughter, my wife has a 14 year old son. So with Quinn we have the glue that is bringing both families together. Read more>>
Mike Fewquay
I would say the evolution of myself such as my mindset, my environments, the actions I do/don’t partake in, and simply just how good life has been. Read more>>
Nicolas Benavides Jimenez
For those who know me, it’s no secret that traveling brings me the greatest joy. But it’s not just about escaping, unwinding, or expanding my view of the world though it does all of that. It’s much deeper than that. Travel allows me to pause and truly reflect on who I am as a person. Read more>>
Dr. Anna Svetchnikov
Outside of being a therapist, writing has been a major source of joy for me lately. I have two books coming out in 2026, Couples Therapy in the Digital Age, an academic text, and The Formula of Desire, a narrative non-fiction exploring the psychology of attraction and long-term relationships. Read more>>
Donna Bilu Martin MD
Something outside of work that has been bringing me joy lately is traveling to new places with my husband and two daughters. We recently traveled to Banff and Lake Louise in Canada, which were stunning. We also spent spring break in Snowmass, Colorado. The mountains were beautiful! Read more>>
Victoria Vita
Alongside my primary work in tech and my journey of building a career as a global talent here in the U.S., I’ve been nurturing a passion project that’s incredibly close to my heart. Read more>>
