Working on something meaningful is a common desire – but how? We started asking folks to share the story of how they ended up working on a project they felt was meaningful because we wanted inspiration but also because we wondered if hearing from people from across a range of industries would help us identify patterns making it more likely for anyone to be able to find and work on projects that they would find meaningful.

Anya Bumag

It is very exciting for me when brands I decide to show organically in my videos, accidentally come across those videos and then reach out to me to thank me for showing their item(s) on social media. There have been a few small businesses who have reached out and told me that my videos helped give their businesses a boost, as well as give them more visibility on Amazon. Read more>>

Jessica Rodgers

The most meaningful project that I have worked on thus-far has been growing the @lehigh.oceans Instagram. I am currently a PhD student at Lehigh University and have always been interested in science communication. When the Lehigh Oceans Research Center launched in January of this year, I knew that I had an opportunity to share all of the interesting research that we do with the Instagram community. Read more>>

Julie O’Sullivan

At one time, we were in the DCF foster to adopt program. After several failed adoptions, I put paint to canvas to work through the grief. I went through lot of red and black paint, but created some of my best work at this time. I recently brought one of my paintings in to show the designers at work, the boss came in and said, “What’s with the crazy painting,” “nice.” Read more>>

Delaney George

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is the artist residency and retreat I’m currently involved in. This initiative is designed to provide artists with the freedom to create without the burden of survival, offering them a chance to pause and focus entirely on their craft. Located in a black-owned hotel, this space allows artists to explore their creativity in a supportive and nurturing environment. Read more>>

Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli

Mental Health, Grammys, and Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli Mission The Recording Academy the Grammys invited Prana Kishore Bommireddipalli to become their Voting Member due to his extensive work as a Singer, Song Writer, Music Composer, and Music Producer.  Read more>>

Romina Hendlin

The most meaningful photography project I have worked on was back in 2009 and it lasted until 2015, on and off. I was in my home country Venezuela and my dear friend Maickel Melamed, who has a physical disability due to complications at birth, decided he was going to inspire the world by running (which for us would be walking fast) the 5 World Major Marathons. Read more>>

Danté James II

I dropped an EP back in January of 2023 titled, “Version 27”. This was part of my birthday series where I would release music on my birthday. I have this thing where around October/November I start to get really introspective about my life, where I’m at, progress I’ve made, mistakes and things of that nature. But this go round it was different. Read more>>

Krystina Owens

I can honestly say that, even with as many wonderful productions as I’ve gotten to be a part of within the work our studio team has done, one of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever worked on would have to be my capstone film from my senior year of college-a prequel film/setup story for “The Author’s Daughter”. Read more>>

Michael Boidy

The most important project I’ve been part of is Heart Beat documentary, a film that explores the profound healing power of music and the science behind sound. I am deeply involved in this project, serving as the director, cinematographer, and producer, working alongside a small but incredibly talented team of producers and filmmakers. Read more>>

Nathaniel Turner

One of the most meaningful projects I worked on was a short film called Dream. A magical realism story about a young depressed artist who finds herself through an unexpected magical pen. I’ve been thinking about it for more than a decade, and I first came up with the idea during college. Read more>>

Mary Petrich

All of my musical and education projects are meaningful and I am grateful to have the opportunities to continue to expand and grow as a creative improviser and educator. My quartet OpenHand is a special group devoted to playing creative music. Together for almost ten years, we have developed ways of collaborating that results in inventive music-making. Read more>>

Yui Shibata

As I’ve living as a film actress for a decade, I have done so many projects including film, television, and theater as well, so it isn’t easy to pick one out of everything. I’ve talked about my experiences on TV/film projects a lot when I get interviewed, but today, I want to talk about my meaningful project in theater. Read more>>

Christy He

I’d like to share two projects I worked on last year. A Waterless Boat (2023) is a 6-minute experimental dance film created as the opening video for the annual New Year Poetry Festival in Guangzhou, China. （teaser: https://vimeo.com/992705630）Read more>>

Natalis Rubero

My most meaningful project has been to serve as a newly elected NY Chapter Governor for the Recording Academy. This role presents an incredible opportunity to advocate for the music community, support artists, and shape the future of our industry. Read more>>

TJDDN

In college, my friend Dakota and I co-founded an arts organization called Art(is) For Kids (A4K, for short). The aim was two-fold: 1) to provide space and resources for children to develop their creative identities and 2) to create spaces for adults to nurture their ‘inner child’ through direct engagement in the arts. Read more>>

Michael Chiabaudo

Thanks so much for this opportunity. When I started studying photography, I put most of my energy into the technical side- lighting, composition, exposure. I had a big electronics client and created boldly lit images of technical equipment. One assignment was to depict their equipment being used in a children’s hospital, supporting a little girl in what they called a plastic bubble. Read more>>

Diane & Debra Collier

One of our most meaningful events was our wellness event called “Grounded + Rooted: A Yoga Planting Event” that served two key purposes. The first – pour into the women attendees by creating a one of a kind self-care experience for them to feel grounded, rooted, & inspired. Read more>>

Joy Donnell

I’m devoted to narrative change work. This began six years ago when I joined a cohort called 50 Women Can. During that program, the need to compound my storytelling blossomed beyond writing and producing. I wanted to go deeper into transformative stories and equity. Read more>>

Shai Frumkin

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is “Crush”, the first short film that I co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in with Kyvon Edwin. It was directed by Giacomo Gex. The film went to film festivals around the world, including Cannes Film Festival – Court Metrage, the Canadian Screen Awards Qualifying Oakville Film Festival, Chelsea Film Festival in NYC, and more.  Read more>>

Richelle Gemini

All my projects have deep meaning but as a mother and creative the first song me and song are on together was so special. The song is called “Curiosity” and is on an Album called “Taste The Sky” created by the artist Uncle Jumbo. It was nominated for a Grammy this year and sharing that with my child has been magical. Read more>>

Jason and Svetlana Lasky

The Lasky Wellbeing Approach is the culminating practice of our lives and experiences together. It’s an innovative holistic approach to wellbeing that integrates acting techniques, breathing and vocal training, mindfulness practices, sensory awareness, and habit formation strategies to instill emotional literacy and openness. Read more>>

Caroline Lovell

I grew up on a large farm, the youngest in a family of five women. I learned first-hand that women are strong, capable and often victims of violence.​ In response to the powerlessness I experienced, I developed a deep healing connection to the land on which we lived and it nurtured within me a desire to creatively express the profound beauty it held. Read more>>

Estani Frizzell

To narrow it down to one is a bit difficult to say the least, but, one of the first projects that comes to mind is my children’s book, Sai the Peacock, The Unique Beak! My daughter and I collaborated on this together and I couldn’t be more proud of the result! Read more>>

Justus Keaton

I would say my most meaningful project to date has been our Sewing 101 Classes. We recently launched a 4-Week series dedicated to teaching the foundation of Sewing. This accomplishment means so much to me because, learning to sew was a childhood dream of mine. I grew up on the west side of Atlanta of “humble beginnings” to put it nicely.  Read more>>

Rainey Rivera

One of my most meaningful projects I have worked on was a recent one. I worked on a photoshoot with the amazing photographer TDN Photography for one of her clients who wanted to do a shoot before her birthday. The day of one of the things that stood out to me when I met our model was she had mentioned wanting to feel better about herself and feel pretty. Read more>>

JT Hanna

It would have to be the feature screenplay I’ve written and am currently developing. It’s essentially the story of my childhood, growing up in Mississippi and my desperation to leave home and pursue my dreams, and along with that the sacrifice it takes and the perspective you sometimes get a little too late about the things that mean the most. Read more>>

Caren Cruz

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve worked on is illustrating family portraits for my sister Catherine and her real estate clients. Working with my sister is particularly special to me, as she has been a constant source of support throughout my life. I love that we can combine our passions to bring joy to others. Read more>>

Grynd

The most important project I worked on is the one I am working on now. Although Eye Love My Last EP “Levitate” as that dropped in 2021 Its a very High Vibrational project that allows the listener to evolve Mentally, Emotionally & Spiritually. Read more>>

Melissa Joyner

‘Reimagined Volume III: Young Thang’ I am now the proud writer, director, and producer of “Reimagined Volume III: Young Thang,” the third VR animation series created through Meta’s series Reimagined. Reimagined is a female-led anthology series that introduces audiences to multiple storybooks by presenting mythology, fables, and folklore in a gender-inclusive experience. Read more>>

Julia Nagatsu Granstrom

The most meaningful projects I continue to work on are my personal writing on grief and cultural foods. My dad died during lockdown from COVID and I’m mixed: my dad is white and my mom is Japanese. Because my family didn’t have a lot of money growing up, we didn’t eat out often, especially at nicer places. So the best food I ate was at home which was a mix of Japanese food and American food. Read more>>

Jared Cobb

It sounds corny, but I really do believe that every wedding video I help produce is meaningful to both myself and the client. It’s amazing to be able to do a job that I’m passionate about doing, all while helping the clients capture one of the most important days of their lives. Read more>>

Jupiter in Scorpio

In May 2024 I released my first music project in 9 years. It’s a mini-album entitled “Bedroom Sessions”, which includes 7 songs written by myself. I also handled the vocal production, arrangement, and some of the production. All of the songs on this project were written across the past 5-12 years. Each one encapsulates a specific moment in my life, that I can recall with such clarity.  Read more>>

Heaven-Leigh Pettis

My most meaningful project has yet to be released! I have been working on an EP called “Greenstone” about my experiences the first time I moved out of my parent’s home. I was 20 and it was my first time being semi-independent. I lived 7 minutes away but the lack of parental supervision made all the difference.  Read more>>

G.A.D & Shoji

The most meaningful project we have been a part of was producing Ledisi’s single “Sell me no Dreams”. Before working on this song, we had already synched many of our productions in various TV shows but had never produced for such an accomplished artist. The song was written over one of our beats by an amazing singer/songwriter named Francci, one of our frequent collaborators, who also had recently begun working with Ledisi as a writer. Read more>>

Eden Ulrigg

Something recently that I did was go on tour with Olive Klug, a queer folk artist. It was the first international tour that I had ever been on, and was incredibly impactful on me and how I view my craft. I met Olive through TikTok in 2020, but didn’t end up actually seeing them in person until fall 2023. Read more>>

Shaunice Cherelle

I’d say the most meaningful project that I’ve worked on so far has to be my very first EP album CULTIV8’D. The process of creating and finishing it was such a transformative and life changing experience. In my 20s and navigating myself and the world, learning, unlearning and relearning, growing and all the things. Read more>>

La Dro

I have 3 albums out. Each was significant at the time of its creation, and remains so today because they are like snapshots of an important moment in my life. However… if I had to choose my MOST significant project today, it would be “DRAMA CLUB,” my latest album. DRAMA CLUB is a visual & concept album based on my experience of moving away from my hometown, mourning my adolescence and relationships, and leaving my life behind to pursue an artistic career. Read more>>

Kate Haley

All of the films I’ve created are meaningful to me in some way, shape, or form. They express different sides of me as a creative and the themes that interest me. If I absolutely had to choose one, it would probably be my first Irish short film, “A Death in the Family.” Read more>>

DaiAundre Minor

The most meaningful full project i’ve worked on in my music career was probably “Broken Promises”. This is my first studio released album and I say this is the most meaningful because it was a time in my life where I needed to an outlet to release my emotions, what’s on my mind, and the way i feel. Read more>>

Sofiya Bokareva

Being an Associate Director at Art-Prime gives me the unique opportunity to create and interact with amazing projects on a regular basis, and I am happy to work on each one. Art-Prime works on art projects at the intersection of science, music, culture, and religion, as well as projects that advocate for human rights and justice through art. Read more>>

brittny ray crowell

One of the most meaningful projects I worked on was participating as a librettist for The Kennedy Center’s Cartography Project. Previously, I had the privilege of collaborating with the incredible composer Brittney (B.E.) Boykins on a beautiful work titled “Stardust,” a song commissioned by Marcus J. Jauregui for the Pershing Middle School Treble Choir in Houston for the Texas Music Educators Convention Performance. Read more>>

Wenjun Chen

The work, Aliens of Me, is a self-exploration based on my personal data with Internet-based technologies, utilizing the web, video, virtual reality, and installation. I am using keywords from my memories shared online and figures of my health data captured by my smartwatch to reconstruct myself through virtual avatars, a story of my growth, and new bodies in which to hold these avatars and stories. Read more>>

Davis Nakashima

The most meaningful project I’ve been working on recently is helping AKASHI-KAMA expand into the realm of home decor. We are known for being a Japanese American clothing brand – so stepping into new territory comes with many challenges. It’s a tall task and one I’ve been handling with immense care and thoughtfulness. Read more>>

Nea Somogyi

Well, as a struggling artist in the Big Apple, we often find ourselves accepting jobs for the remuneration, even when the content doesn’t quite resonate with us. However, that makes meaningful projects a much more rewarding experience. This year I’ve had the opportunity of seeing two amazing projects, I was called in for, come to life. Read more>>