One of our favorite things to do is to ask the folks we are inspired by what they are inspired by. We’ve shared some of their responses below.

Corbin Butler | Artist & Producer

What inspires me lately are the nuances of everyday life—the little moments that often go unnoticed. I’ve found joy in being present and appreciating small things, like scents. Over the past year, I’ve developed a love for nice fragrances, which has led me to grow my cologne and candle collection. It’s a simple example, but it represents how I’ve learned to draw inspiration from the small, joyful experiences in my day-to-day life. This approach influences my work, allowing me to bring a sense of relatability and authenticity to everything I do. Read more>>

Tiffany Green | Business Owner

I have lived in Brighton Colorado for over 20 years. My husband and I raised our 3 boys (now adults) in this small town. The community we have built in this town is the most valuable part of living here. Now that my boys are grown , I felt called to help others in the area grow here. Brighton is growing at a rapid rate, but one thing that was missing, was a place for families to connect and grow. There also was no Children’s boutiques, which became the niche! Adorable cute clothing to attract families to the store front, and once inside we could tell them about our “gathering space” The gathering space was where we could bring families together, through play dates, meetups, classes and more! Read more>>

Tiana Kennedy | Co-Founder of PawsCo & Associate Vice President for Communications at Colorado State University and the CSU System

I’m deeply inspired by the power of collective impact and the simple philosophy of doing “what you can, when you can.”

This became clear to me when I first started fostering dogs from a local shelter in my 20s. It was rewarding and heartwarming, but also overwhelming—I wanted to help far more animals than I could manage on my own. Then I had a pivotal realization: I could amplify my impact by connecting my friends and family with opportunities to volunteer and foster. That small effort turned into a snowball of support, and eventually, it grew into PawsCo—the nonprofit I co-founded to partner with local shelters to help animals struggling in traditional shelter settings. PawsCo was always something I did as a volunteer effort on the side of my day-to-day job, but it helped me recognize how to create real impact. Read more>>