A big part of making decisions is determining what our actions and choices have been inspired by. So we asked decision makers from the community to tell us about what they are inspired by.

Keicon Cherry | Gospel Recording artist

Im inspired by my family. They are the gas that keeps my car running. Everything I do I do with them in mind. I was raised by a single parent until she married my stepdad and I was able to see my mom and stepdad work their way up from public assistance all the way to millionaire status. They put me through college, undergrad, and grad school so I feel like their investment forces me to be the best that i can be. Read more>>

Jenny Kalimi | Jewelry stylist & Designer

My inspiration comes from culture. I grew up in a Latino household, my mom is Panamanian and my father is Puerto Rican. I was practically raised on sazón. I love working with loud music anything with a good beat! From there I just get to creating whatever feels good. Sometimes I don’t have anything in mind just my metal pliers, some chains, my mannequin and I get started. I’ce always been surrounded by a lot of cultures. A lot of my friends and family come from different backgrounds and I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by its vibrancy that lightens my work. Read more>>

Adryana Marroquín | Actress, Singer-songwritter and Director of Sello Jueves Music.

I am mostly inspired by authenticity and honesty. The power of vulnerability impresses me every time. Also, something that really inspires me is people who never define themselves as one thing or another, people who dare to become someone new in every task they begin and that dare to question what they “are”. Read more>>

Acton Manning | Physician, Certified Sommelier & Author.

In one word, wine. This is by no means my only inspiration; however wine was certainly the muse for my debut novel, End of the Vine, which is the first in a series of mystery thrillers set in and around the wonderful world of wine. As a physician by day, fiction writing wasn’t something I anticipated embarking on, but after studying for a Diploma at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) I was surprised to learn that I had at least one book in me! The complexities and distinct characteristics of the grapes and terroir behind each wine varietal necessitate highly descriptive, almost prosaic, language when expressed on paper. Read more>>

Jiva | Multidimensional Artist/Spiritual Entrepreneur

Honestly, I’m inspired by everyone around me. I believe in the spiritual law of reflection- every single person and situation in your life is a mirror reflecting an aspect of yourself. From the mundane to the extraordinary things in my life, I learned to understand why it’s in my receptive reality. I love watching people who are doing the things I’d like to do one day, listening to their stories, methods and observing the passion in their actions. Read more>>

MARIIA KISELEVA | Designer and artist

My inspiration is life. In life, it’s very important to have a relationship
between beauty, style and comfort, and to see that relationship
is gracefully revealed. In art, life as beauty is a positive force, and the focus is on form an idea that captures it and brings that power to life; creation
will in turn lead to freedom, style, beauty and comfort. Which in turn will form a lens through which to see the versatility and splendor of life here and now. Read more>>

Marcus Clare | Hiphop Artist

I’m inspired by Bosses, People who see a bigger view. I’m inspired by dedication and truth, Life shows you many outcomes but a individual who is dedicated and truthful will go extremely far in life if they truly have a desire for change. Read more>>