We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside.
Kanika Johnson
One of the things I’m most proud of building, that nobody really sees, is my ability to create stability and opportunity for my family while pursuing my passions. Over the years, I’ve quietly built a foundation that lets me balance being a wife, mother, student, and entrepreneur. Read more>>
Brian Donahower MSEd.
I’d say writing and publishing The Awakening Code is what I’m most proud of. It’s more than a book – it’s a message. One that reflects years of inner work and big questions about consciousness, AI, and what it means to be truly awake. Most people don’t see the quiet hours behind the scenes… but they can feel the energy in the pages. Read more>>
Whale Feral
The quest of man is to build. We have a tangled mass of cables we have been constructing. No one gets to see it because it is a form of deeply personal expression. Art for the sake of art. Read more>>
Oriana Brooks
One of the things I’m most proud of is the organic network of artists, dancers, producers, and musicians that has grown out of Fanoos Magazine. When I started it, I was focused on creating a platform to share voices and stories, but over time, it became much more than just an online publication. Read more>>
Jehoshaphat Jacinto
Honestly, one of the things I’m most proud of building is something most people never really see and that’s the foundation behind what I do. Whether it’s the hours I’ve spent creating opportunities for others, learning the behind-the-scenes work like budgeting, writing grants, or building systems to keep things moving that invisible labor holds everything together. Read more>>
