A big part of making decisions is determining what our actions and choices have been inspired by. So we asked decision makers from the community to tell us about what they are inspired by.

Kyle Kwiatkowski | Entrepreneur and woodwright

Passion – witnessing the passion in others for their medium or craft. Tangible outcomes – bringing to life that which started as a thought or idea. Genuine connection – people being able to connect with each other over art and food whether its in an inviting space or nature. Read more>>

Tyler Pitre | Lifestyle Content Creator

I am inspired by others. Their lives and experiences. Hope also inspires me and keeps me moving and looking forward. My life never settled. I moved every four years or less since my birth. I lived in and explored several countries. The plus side of this is meeting and observing other cultures. Communicating with our eyes and hands. Gesturing to build the words our different languages prevented us from doing. Read more>>

Travis Ketelsleger | Actor

When I watch an incredibly moving performance I feel inspired. That could be a one person show, a student film, a musician, or a Hollywood film. I feel inspired when I see people pouring their hearts into their craft and having it translate into an incredible performance. When a performance can move me to tears or give me goosebumps, that is what inspires me. Read more>>