We asked some of our favorite folks what makes them happy and why?

Julian Alicea | Graphic Designer & Artist

Life as a whole brings me true happiness. There is so much beauty in every day life that it almost forces me to appreciate every moment & find happiness lying within life itself. Making good art that connects with my soul also makes me really happy but that comes from enjoying life hahahah. Read more>>

Willmer Williams | Event & Film Producer

Before discussing what makes me happy, I will first define what happiness means to me. Happiness is an emotion that manifests in my body as a sensation of fullness starting from the center of my chest and expanding throughout. I discovered this a few years ago at a Hindu temple in Malaysia. After a person placed a “bindi” (red circle) in the middle of my eyebrows, I began to feel this sensation of fullness emanating from my chest and spreading through my entire body. This pleasant feeling eventually brought tears of happiness. Read more>>

Ava Lacroix | Photographer & Filmmaker (Keeper of Imagination)

I love my community of friends, and I love seeing them win! Having a solid inner circle is the driving force of my life. My friends love, protect, inspire, and most importantly, understand me! That is perhaps one of my greatest blessings. I am very community-minded, family-oriented, and people-driven. So, being able to spend the time I’ve been granted on earth with close friends (as we work through our fair share of what could sometimes only be described as a 90’s TV series of the slice of life/coming-of-age genre) really makes me feel connected to a higher purpose. Read more>>