We love ourselves a good quote and so we asked our community to share their favorite quotes and affirmations with us and we’ve highlighted some below.

Fiona Quiban | Food Blogger/Influencer & Master’s of Public Health Candidate in Global Health – Epidemiology

My favorite quote is from my grandma, who always encouraged us to “eat some more.” This saying holds a special place in my heart because it symbolizes the power of food in bringing families together. When I visit my grandma in Hawaii, she showers us with delicious Filipino dishes like pinakbet and chicken tinolang manok, creating unforgettable moments around the dining table. Food has a unique ability to strengthen family bonds, nurture friendships, and enhance relationships. It’s not just about satisfying hunger; it’s about creating shared experiences and lasting memories. When I started my food blog on Instagram, it stemmed from friends asking for recommendations, and I saw an opportunity to showcase not just the dishes but the joy and connection they bring. Read more>>

Meagan Michael-Ryan | Fractional Accounting CEO

This is one of my favorite questions, because I have started to host an annual “Fill Your Jar” event for the ladies that live in my community. I print over a thousand affirmations and the ladies take their time to fill their jars and select ones they place in others. My favorite that I have on my refrigerator is: May I always lead with love, and echo passion that ignites purpose. Every time I read this affirmation, I reset the focus on my energy and how I transfer that energy into my environment. Through family, relationships, my work, how I respond to situations and also guide others. It is through this foundation that keeps me grounded at my core the woman I am. Read more>>

April McMurtry | Moon Calendar Artist, Mother, Lunar Facilitator

“Traveler, there is no road; you make your own path as you walk.” – Translated from the poem “Caminante, no hay camino” by Antonio Machado A challenging part of being a creative entrepreneur is that we are not following exactly in someone else’s footsteps. We may learn from the routes that others have walked, but our experience will be totally different. Whenever I think that choices are already predetermined, the lines of this poem remind me that each of our life paths are made by walking and that my choices are made by taking action. Entrepreneurs have the opportunity to be trailblazers which means creating the path as we go. Sometimes I think that answers are “out there” as if I just find the road to follow then everything will work out. Read more>>