We asked some of the happiest folks we know to tell us their secret.

Dana Ramos | Event Designer

Honestly, getting to do what I love while being my own boss makes me happy; it gives me freedom. It is a powerful and a crazy feeling just believing that it is actually true that I’m able to do things my way. That it is me who sets the rules and customizes my own life and I think that’s beautiful. Seeing people win, specially my closed ones makes me happy. Feeling inspired by someone or something it’s an amazing feeling. Being inspired is one of the coolest things to experience because I feel like a little kid just excited on what my mind has in store this time. How far I’ve come it’s another happy moment and this isn’t about how much things I own but about the small wins that actually mean big wins for me. Read more>>

Noelani Soto | Freelance Social Media Marketer & Content Creator

That’s a loaded question! I do feel like I think about this a lot, though. Especially now that I work independently as a freelancer, I spend a lot of time alone with my thoughts, haha! To be honest, helping other people makes me genuinely happy. I guess that’s why I wanted to start my own business so that I can offer my services in order to help people on a personal level. Read more>>

Eliane Campos | Eshetician

I’m very happy when I’m busy working and making money. I like to make people feel and look good. I feel confident and secure. The energy surrounded attract more clients with good vibes. Also, a lot of them become my friends. Read more>>

Angelica Haviaras | Entrepreneur, Aromatherapist, Art Therapist

Whenever I can, I try to visit my family’s hometown in Chios, Greece. It is one of the Aegean islands in the Southeast Mediterranean. Many people are unaware of this hidden gem of an island, but it is similar to the “blue zone” island of Ikaria. Here, people live long and fulfilling lives. I have been visiting Chios since I was a child. In fact, I am writing this article from a small mountain village called Dafnonas, where a majority of my family members still live. Read more>>