What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?

We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses below inspire you to find more joy in your day-to-day life as well.

Jonny Baby

We love traveling to different countries. We enjoy interacting with the locals and embracing their culture. It makes you grateful for the little you do have when you return home as they are a lot less fortunate then we are. One of our fondest memories was taking a city tour in Dominican Republic and donating school supplies and candy to the children. Read more>>

Ediana Moncada

Outside of work, I find great joy in reading and exercising. Reading allows me to continually learn, gain new perspectives, and stay inspired. Exercise is another passion of mine. I approach it with discipline, and while I can be excessive at times, I truly enjoy seeing the results of that dedication. Both keep me grounded, motivated, and constantly striving for growth. Read more>>

Kay Belle

Lately I have been enjoying spending time with my family & friends. I have experienced a few deaths the past 2 months and it quickly reminding me just how precious time is! Read more>>

Perrine Prieur Gallardo

Honestly, after two decades of making work my top priority, I’ve found that my greatest joy now comes from my kids—who are 5 and 7. Since last September, we decided not to hire another Au Pair or nanny, which meant a big shift in our schedules. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s been worth every bit of the juggling. Read more>>

Ferg Berserk

I started kickboxing a few weeks back, and that’s been so amazing for me. I had struggled to be consistent in the gym all throughout college, but after I graduated, I started really prioritizing my health. I figured that a good way to stay active was to reconnect with an old passion of mine. I’ve trained in combat sports really all my life. Read more>>

Amber Barnes

What’s bringing me joy is being able to spend time with my beautiful daughter Autumn Bell & decorating my new place in GA. It took me a while but I finally made it out of NC and I’m proud of myself. I’m also trying to tap into being a famous content creator so whenever I find the time to do it, it makes me happy. Read more>>

Patra Stallworth

Something outside of work that brings me true joy is my family. My close family, which includes my boyfriend, two year old son, and six year old dog is apart of my strong drive. Spending time with them, creating memories and growing with them are at the top of my goal list. Read more>>

Anaya Hashamuddin

Lately, I’ve been finding a lot of joy in any sense of community—whether that’s spending time with my friends, whom I consider my chosen family, attending concerts, themed nights, networking events, or just catching up over something simple. Being surrounded by that kind of connection fills me up. Read more>>

Tom Vaughan-Johnson & Kat Vaughan-Johnson

We’ve recently adopted a three legged dog we’ve named Skips! He’s been an absolute blast to have in our home and has been a source of new joy and inspiration with his antics. Since adopting him we’ve forced to take more breaks, go on hikes, and focus on the present. Skips has been loving tagging along with us to our print shop. Read more>>