What are you inspired by? – SHOUTOUT ATLANTA

We asked some of the most inspiring folks we know to tell us what they are inspired by.

Bransha Gautier | Award-winning multidisciplinary artist

As an artist, inspiration comes to me in many ways and forms. I observe the world around me and can find inspiration in the seemingly everyday stuff. From travels, people I get in touch with, exploration of diverse cultures and their rituals, books, etc. However, I have to say that my most successful or most satisfying creations are always coming from stillness and surrender to the act of creation itself. For me that’s the best way to be inspired and get new ideas Read more>>

Chandan-Acharya Das | Monk Mentor

We are most inspired by the opportunity to change peoples live’s here in Atlanta . As a temple and monastery we provide opportunities for spiritual seekers to expand and advance their understanding and practice of spiritual life. The knowledge and practice of this temple takes one out of what is called “Material consciousness ( Bodily Consciousness)” and allows one to enter into “spiritual consciousness ( Krishna Consciousness) “. Read more>>

Robyn Hasan | Executive Director

My experience. I spent 10 years inside of Georgia State Prison and through that process my idea of what I thought prison was was totally different from the real experience of it. I knew something had to change. Upon coming home, I experienced homelessness and coming home in March of 2020 and covid was starting no one was hiring. I got into this work by watching Marilynn Winn talk about closing and repurpusing a jail in Atlanta to provide resources to the community. Read more>>