We regularly ask our interviewees what makes them happy because at the end of the day, what else really matters? We’ve highlighted some of the responses below.

Ben Massouras | Musical Theatre Performer

Performing makes me happy because it gives me the outlet I need, I enjoy taking people to a place away from what they are currently dealing with, even if for a few hours, and I love the relationships that I form with the family of performers and crew. I have been performing since the age of 6 years old, so I do not know much of a life without it. Read more>>

Dave Olsen | Landscape Photographer

Like so many other people around the world, raising a family and work over rides our hobbies and personal goals until we retire. One of my goals for so many years was to have an RV and travel to as many beautiful locations I’ve seen on TV, magazines or someone told us about. Read more>>

Miyanna Coleman | Daytime cyber adviser and nighttime model/actor

The most important factor behind my success the ability to give others opportunity to pursue their dreams. That by me achieving mine, it allows another person to go “if she can do it, so can I.” Too many times society tries to paint what success should look like or act like, but fails to give others hope on achieving their dreams on their own. In the own way. In their own time. Read more>>

Valentina Matelli | Photographer & Fans of Kindness

The thing that makes me happiest is being able to capture the moment with my camera. It’s viewing a photo just taken and realizing that I managed to imprison everything that had moved my eyes, had stimulated my senses. Read more>>

Center 4 Self-Care | Wellness Collective

We wanted to create a space for healing and whole-person wellness that stood apart from others by focusing on heart centered offerings that are accessible to all people. By providing access to care to underserved populations. Read more>>

Todd Bitter | Mortgage Broker & Public Speaker

My success boils down to these simple points: staying on message, communication, hard work and a love of what I’m doing. I pride myself on communication and availability for my Realtor partners. My brand/motto is “Answer your damn phone” This has become my branding nationally amongst the Mortgage Broker community. Read more>>

Kim Scanlan | Owner

I think the most important factor is caring about our food quality; about our service; about our team; about ensuring we have a welcoming environment to everyone; we want our guests to feel satisfied w/ their meals & service & are honored when they return & bring new people. We respect our staff for showing up. We care about what our guests say as well as our team. Read more>>

Alex Byron | Home Inspector

Quality and consistency. My goal is to give my customers a great home inspection experience, a thorough report, and excellent customer service – every time. Even though home inspectors are regulated by the state of Arizona, and we all have to follow the same standards of practice, unfortunately there is a wide spectrum of quality in home inspections. Read more>>

DJ Outlet | DJ, Program Director, & Entrepreneur

The most important factor behind our success is persistence. Never giving up. Continuing to wake up everyday and keep pushing no matter the circumstances. We’ve been through many ups and downs over the years, but the drive to keep going no matter what is what keeps us here. Read more>>

Doug Elks | Podcast Host and Entrepreneur

The most important factor behind my success has been the ability to connect with people and form real and genuine relationships. Successful networking goes well beyond meeting someone in hopes of conducting some degree of business together. I am more interested in how well I can connect with someone, find a common interest or passion, bring them value, and serve them. The beautiful thing about connecting with new people and finding ways to serve them and bring them value is that everyone can win! Read more>>

Jack Stiles | Drummer

As a new band it is hard to gain the ear of people. Success can come in many forms and its hard to know it sometimes even when you see it right in front of you. For us the most important factor to success is simply perseverance, commitment to each other and being a part of the local scene. Read more>>