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.
Summer Angel-Hamideh
Honestly, they’d say we care way more about connection than perfection. Like, we might be out there shooting a wedding while figuring out how to squeeze pants over an ACL brace or switching gears in the moment because the tide’s too high. Life throws all kinds of curveballs, and we just roll with it. Read more>>
Kara Horat
They’d say I’m real. Straightforward. No B.S. Honesty matters to me—deeply. I don’t sugarcoat and I don’t do performative. I value truth, alignment, and integrity—how someone actually shows up, not how they present themselves. They’d also tell you I’m generous—with my time, energy, and support—but it’s intentional. I give where there’s mutual respect, honesty, and effort. I don’t need perfect—I need real. Read more>>
Grace Young
I hope that my closest friends know what matters to me most is relationships. I value my relationship with myself- learning to trust my gut, follow my passions, and set healthy boundaries. I also hugely value my relationships with others. Building authentic and caring community both in my personal life and in my professional life! Read more>>
Torrey Jay Saunders
If you were to ask my closest friends what truly matters to me, I believe most of them would say authenticity. It is the thread that runs through everything I do, both personally and professionally. In the design world, there is often a strong emphasis on aesthetic. Read more>>
Gina Trotto
What matters most to me is my family, whose unwavering support fuels my passion for acting. Through my craft, I strive to connect with those who feel alone or misunderstood, particularly in matters of emotional and mental health. My main goal is to create films and tell stories that resonate with people, making them feel seen and understood. Read more>>
