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.
Bonnie Aunchman
My closest friends would say it’s about maintaining ‘peace and calm’ in my life. Business life has changed so drastically since I first started. Now, it seems like everything/everyone is centered around ‘creating content’ endlessly and using AI to make it more efficient. Read more>>
Stephanie Gunther
I think my closest friends would agree that what matters most to me is compassion, playfulness, and honesty. I’m not a surface level person. When I connect with you, I want to go deep (shoutout to my Scorpio moon). I’m also a pretty silly person in general. Laughter is the common thread that connects all of my relationships. Read more>>
Kevin Solomon
They would say The SlaughtaHouze Brand and getting money is all that matters. Read more>>
Jeff Bearden
If you asked my closest friends what really matters to me, they’d tell you without hesitation—it’s my wife. She’s my world, my anchor, and my best friend. We do almost everything together, whether it’s working, traveling, or just relaxing at home. Honestly, the only time I’m on my own is when I run out to grab groceries. Read more>>
Delaila Catalino
My closest friends would probably say that what matters most to me is staying true to who I am. No matter the setting, I always strive to show up as my most authentic self. They’d also say that I value joy finding reasons to laugh, celebrate, and stay present and that I’m deeply intentional about showing up for the people who matter most to me. Read more>>
Thomas Kevin Kekoa Dolan-Ma
My closest friends would say that what really matters to me is authenticity, connection, and courage. I care deeply about living in alignment with my heart—honouring truth, showing up fully, and helping others do the same. Read more>>
Ticina Williams
My closest friends would say that what really matters to me is family, community, and creating spaces where people feel seen and celebrated. They know I care deeply about showing up for the people I love, whether that’s my sons, my husband, or the community I serve. Read more>>
Eric Dash Friedman
I don’t even know. But I would hope they know I deeply care about all of them and that they respect my incessant need to build community, love hard, and make sick records. What else is there? Read more>>
Brese Squires
My true closest Friends that really Know what matters to me would say I am a good friend that will be there. They also would say I Love my family & they know that I am a Strong believer in God and in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Read more>>
