In our view, values and principles are the foundation upon which our lives, careers and relationships are built. So, we asked folks we admire to open up to us about the values and principles that matter most to them.

Amber Brandenburg | Metro Atlanta REALTOR

Authenticity. Selling or buying a home is a major decision & during the process everyone wants to seem all calm & buttoned up but the reality is this is an emotional rollercoaster ride and everyone is kind of freaking out. I sell real estate daily and have done almost 100 transactions thus far so I am less freaked out then my clients, obviously but I show them it is okay to be strange during this process. I want to know their fears and anxieties. Read more>>

Isha Faye | Model , Certified Doula , creative , writer

The values and principles that matters most to me are character , dignity , honesty , and integrity . These are very important to me because my father instilled these characteristics within me since I was a child . Growing up I found that these characteristics are very important because it determines a person I believe . It determines how they act, how they carry themselves , and also how they treat others . Read more>>

Heather Landzberg | Creative & Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

I value kindness in my everyday life and in how I run my small business. Some of the most pivotal and memorable moments in life have been thanks to the kindness of strangers, acquaintances, or friends. I still feel the warm fuzzies and am blown away when I think back on those memories. This value matters most to me because I think people can make a huge impact by being kind to the people around them, giving them grace in both the easy and difficult times, and paying it forward with big or small acts – whether it is holding the door open for the person behind you, letting another driver merge in front of you during rush hour, paying for someone’s coffee, donating your time or goods to the less fortunate, or complimenting your friend or stranger. Read more>>