We’ve been working on our publication and platform for almost a decade because we deeply believe that the world will be a far more empathetic and collaborative place if we all had the ability to know each other’s stories. The past decade has brought unimaginable challenges along the way, but we persevere because we believe this is mission worth never giving up on. We often are inspired by the folks we’ve featured and their commitment to their respective missions and so we asked some of them to talk to us about this very topic and have share some responses below.
Samantha Keller
I’m committed to the belief that mental health matters. Taking care of yourself isn’t a luxury, it’s a requirement if you want to truly love yourself and live a life that isn’t defined by constant misery. Read more>>
Felicia Adderley
I’m committed to the belief that you can start late or start over, but still have a good life. One that you really love and that fits you and not the ideal that everyone THINKS you should want. Read more>>
Janis Commentz
No matter what, truth and justice matter. In all enterprises involving art and life, honesty is crucial. This often means being honest with ourselves as well. I have been part of an “Art Dialog” group of women painters for over a decade. Part of our purpose in meeting is to share our new work with each other and provide honest feedback. Read more>>
Nathaniel McCurley
Since our fruition, my band Magenta Wave has held the claim as my life’s calling. We’ve been working hard for the last four years to get to our current position – a place where we finally have a small but growing audience of honest fans. Read more>>
Lerie Turner-McCormick
I’m committed to a lifelong mission: helping people reclaim the pieces of themselves they lost inside toxic relationships—starting with their own minds. That’s the heart of Toxic Exit, my art, my poetry, and my Poetic Soul project. Read more>>
Jenny Garufi
One belief I am committed to, no matter how long it takes, is showing the world that life can be easier and that self-love is not just a lofty idea, but something we can actually tap into in simple, practical ways. I’m deeply committed to my 3-Minute Shower Reset series, which is my way of bringing this vision to life. Read more>>
Vinny Castro
I’m committed to building a legacy that lasts long after I’m gone. Everything I’m creating from the studio, the children’s books, the music, is all bigger than my career. It’s for my family. Read more>>
Victoria Cruell
I think that I am ultimately committed to my goal of “making it big” and making an impact within the entertainment industry. Despite my struggles with self-doubt at times, there must be a small (or large) part of me who believes that I can make it. That part of myself seems to continue driving me forward, even when things are hard. Read more>>
George Sefer
At this stage in my life I’m pretty much married to the pilot I directed for ‘Dorian’. It’s a contemporary retelling of Oscar Wilde’s ‘Picture of Dorian Gray’, re-imagined as a limited series. I think we have a great angle on the story, which lends itself perfectly to a Gen-Z retelling. Read more>>
Caterina Imbro
I’m completely committed to ‘The Vanishing of Ethel Stirling’ and the larger trilogy it belongs to, no matter how long it takes to fully realise it. The three books are all linked by my fictional studio, Triumph Productions, and circle the same obsession: what happens to an industry—and the people inside it—when change comes knocking at the door and refuses to leave? Read more>>
Amadi Williams
Highlighting the missing person epidemic is an essential part of my work because it deeply affects communities I belong to and care about. This issue resonates with me on a personal level, recognizing how disproportionately people from my demographic are impacted and often overlooked. Read more>>
Monique S. Pearson
A belief I’m committed to—no matter how long it takes—is that women living with autoimmune disorders deserve to be seen, heard, supported, and empowered. Too many of us suffer in silence, push through invisible symptoms, and carry the weight of our diagnosis alone. I’m determined to change that. Read more>>
Alba S. Torremocha
Honestly? At this point my entire life revolves around Willowave. I joke that it’s my baby, except it’s the kind that grows me. I’m fully committed, signing the soul contract, showing up for it every day. It’s become way more than a company. The belief driving it is that people deserve to understand how powerful sound really is. Read more>>
Maria Antonietta
I’m committed to the belief that we are all meant to live long, healthy, and happy lives. Truly — I believe we are meant for more. And I’ve made it my mission to inspire and help one million people to do just that, no matter how long it takes. For me, longevity isn’t about spending a crazy amount of money on treatments or fancy supplements. Read more>>
Pilar Newton
One of my recent passions is making opera more accessible. Many people tell me they avoid going to opera because they “don’t have the right outfit.” I’ve made it my mission to break that myth. While dressing up can be fun, it’s not required. What matters to the people in the opera house: The singers, composers, scenic artists, ushers, etc… Read more>>
Jennifer Jayne
Core values. Real ones—not the performative kind. I’m committed to the deep, unfiltered work of helping entrepreneurs not just choose values that sound good, but embody them in every aspect of their business and life. I’ve been on this journey for over seven years, and I’m still shouting it from the rooftops: your values are the foundation of everything. Read more>>
Amaranthia Sepia
Claire: I believe in the law of karma – or cause and effect. I’m committed to this path no matter how long it takes. The law of cause and effect is central to my Buddhist practice, and it’s essential to me because it’s actually mindful living. You live consciously. Read more>>
Maurico
I’m fully committed to building the Better Music, Better Life brand, no matter how long it takes. This isn’t just a music project—it’s a movement and a lifestyle I’m creating to inspire people to grow mentally, spiritually, and physically. I believe in the message behind it and in the impact it can have on people’s lives. Read more>>
Yuehui Du
A belief I’m deeply committed to is designing for human well-being. The tech world often chases speed, productivity, and efficiency, which can feel necessary in a fast-moving industry. But as things begin to slow down, I think it’s time we ask: What are we really building toward? Are we becoming happier? More connected? Kinder? The answer often is no. Read more>>
Maggie Eckburg
I’m committed to spreading the message that “Everything is Grace.” Through photography, speaking, and The Belle Project, I try to make the invisible visible: God’s presence and the love, strength, and beauty beneath the surface of everyday life. Read more>>
Angela Di Filippo
In short, I believe that we have the potential for a better life for all of us. Logistically, I believe that we do have enough food, housing, and other essential resources for people’s basic needs to be met, and that scarcity is more manufactured than a fact of life. Read more>>
Kovia Ventress
It may sound idealistic, but I am deeply committed to changing the world through healing and self-love one human heart at a time. I believe that when people learn to love themselves, they become more compassionate, more conscious, and more capable of breaking generational patterns. That’s the foundation of true change. My life’s work is to make self-love accessible, tangible, and transformational. Read more>>
Kittie Beletic
I believe everyone is an artist. I’ve spent my entire life sharing and championing that truth. I’m committed to listening deeply to people—their ideas, their curiosities, the passions they’ve tucked away because something made them feel timid or unsure. I love the spark that happens when someone finally gives voice to a thought they’ve been holding. Read more>>
