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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.

Heather Keller

My closest friends would probably say that what really matters to me is the people I love and care about, the connections I build, and living as a person of integrity. They would also say I try to be the hands and feet for others, to show up in a meaningful way. Read more>>

Shawn Head

No matter how busy life gets with music, teaching, or traveling, they’re always at the center of everything I do. They remind me of what’s real, of love, presence, and responsibility. Being a father grounds me. It’s made me more patient, more humble, and more aware of the kind of world I want to help create, not just for them, but through them. Read more>>

Lorraine Richardson

My family and local healthy food (farmers markets, local farms & producers). I’m passionate about supporting local farms and eating clean healthy food. I was raised in a very close family. I spent a lot of time with my Nanna, aunties, and cousins… Sunday outings and lunches, holidays, birthdays, etc. Family is very important to me. Read more>>

Julien J Marion

They’d say what really matters to me is leaving a legacy built on faith, family, and community. They’d say I’m committed to creating spaces — whether at home, at the studio, or in my coaching — where people feel seen, valued, and challenged to grow. Read more>>

 

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