We asked folks to tell us about their favorite quote or affirmation and to tell us what it means to them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Aaron Nelson | Director of Photography

Choosing a favorite quote is always a bit challenging, but one that has resonated deeply with me is from ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’: ‘Beautiful things don’t ask for attention.’ As a cinematographer, this quote holds a special place in my heart because it beautifully captures the essence of my approach to filmmaking. Read more>>

Ashley Dudas | Herbalist and product maker

In her book “Braiding Sweetgrass,” Robin Wall Kimmerer writes, “Our first responsibility is gratitude.” This quote resonates with me deeply. It draws me back to my heart and underscores the privilege of existence. Even amidst life’s challenges, I am reminded that I am still breathing, a testament to the trees graciously providing oxygen for me to inhale and converting the carbon dioxide I exhale. Read more>>

Alexis Abbott | (E. Lexi Abbott) Writer

A favorite affirmation of mine is one I coined, “I am merging the world inside my head with the one around me one page at a time.” As a creative, I often find that the world inside my head and the world around me don’t quite match up. Read more>>

Ean Cuenca | Wedding + Destination Elopement Photographer

Maya Angelou said “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” My business has always circulated around my passion for people. My desire has always been to create a safe space for others to feel cared for, loved, appreciated, cheered for, and championed in life. Read more>>

Hameeda Bello | Real Estate Investor| Speaker | Mindset and Empowerment Coach

Done is better than perfect. One of the things that stops people from even getting started on a new venture is feeling like they need to know all there is to know about that venture, or they have to execute the task perfectly. As a recovering perfectionist myself, I have wrestled with this on many occasions – Read more>>

MXTRMOM | visual artist + producer

“you are exactly where you’re supposed to be” is a favorite because it reminds me to be present and thankful of existing in the now. I can get real caught up on my own timeline, measuring success by comparing myself to others. Read more>> 

Nicole Cumberbatch-Pitt | Author and Transformational Coach

My quote: Dare to Believe! Choose to Obey! Watch God Deliver! This has been my mantra over the last season of my life. I have lived this so I can tell you that it works. God gave me dreams of my life and the possibilities that could happen. But I had a choice. Read more>>

Ashley R Triplett | The Money BFF & Creative Business Manager

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~ Anais Nin. What this means to me is that in life, you have to take risks. Instead of just going through this existence mundanely, live. Without risks and not showing up for yourself, you’re not living. Be open to your creative riskier side and watch life bloom. Read more>>

Tiffany Brown | Executive Director, Mentor, Motivational Speaker, Owner of TK photo booth

My favorite affirmation is I am enough, capable, resilient, and on my own unique journey. My progress is not defined by pace of others. In god’s time, I will achieve my purpose. Read more>>

Devin Moore | Founder of Race To Speak Up and Devin Speaks Up! Children’s Author

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin. In order to tackle a problem, we have to first acknowledge that there is one. You can’t solve the bullying epidemic by not talking about it, not educating yourself, not understanding what bullying really is. Read more>>