Sometimes a key moment can make a world of difference in our lives. Those moments are deeply underrepresented in our conversations relative to the importance they play in our lives. We hope to begin to remedy that below.
Nathaniel Allenby
Not just one, but a series of moments that most shaped how I see the world came during the years I lived on a bicycle, pedaling more than 28,000 miles across ten countries and thirty states, often with no money. Read more>>
Arnold Lopez
I have always had an internal conflict on what I believed was my purpose in life. I grew up thinking that my community and friends were everything to me. That I would one day come back and have all the answers and save everyone from what we thought was unsolvable. Read more>>
Paul Mott
That would be the moment my dog Buffy was attacked by a Coyote. It was brutal and I saw everything that went down with my eyes wide open. Suddenly, in that moment I reluctantly became a domain expert regarding coyote attacks. Before Buffy was killed, I knew that coyotes were around and they were a danger to small dogs. Read more>>
Shayla Thernes
Living in San Francisco truly shaped who I am today. The city is filled with culture, art, music, food, and nature, all of my favorite things, and it opened my eyes to so much growth and possibility. I remember working at one of the top restaurants, Cotogna, where I first learned the importance of eating seasonally. Read more>>
Jimmy Pang
I am actually a chronic headache patient. I also live with more diffuse chronic pain as well. It was pretty bad and I was out of work for years before turning things around. I’m now running my own business although I do have to pace my days. If anything the whole experience has taught me patience. Read more>>
Angel Lopez
One moment that truly shaped how I see the world was traveling through rural communities in Mexico and spending time in traditional kitchens with local women. These experiences changed me deeply. I witnessed how food isn’t just nourishment — it’s memory, identity, resilience, and love. It taught me to slow down, to honor the roots of what we eat, and to value connection over convenience. Read more>>
Jeremy Guffey
In my earliest days I didn’t have many people like me at all .I was a skinny redhead and being born on Halloween I was a bit odd . Read more>>
Jason Rogalski
About 10 years ago, my family & I were living in City Heights, where I’ve lived most of my life. As I walked up to the house I was renting, I saw an elderly man throwing rocks at my car. I knew him and he spoke little english. Read more>>
