So often mission and purpose driven folks have fascinating stories about where they draw their inspiration from. Often it’s a historical figure and so we’ve highlighted some of those conversations around historical figures and what some of the best and brightest have learned from them.

Amber Hooper

My historical figure is madam cj walker. She is my biggest inspiration despite all of the trails and errors she became the worlds first self made millionaire! I aspire to walk in her footsteps as well and create work all over the world Read more>>

Dawid Pieterse

Whether or not one believes in the theology attached to him, it is impossible to deny the effect that Jesus Christ of Nazareth has had on mankind since His birth more than 2,000 years ago. Movements, individuals, groups and organizations following him span the globe. Wars have been waged and love has been shared in His name. Right or wrong. Read more>>

Blair Gallacher

Hilma Af Klint (1862 – 1944) is hugely inspirational to me. She was a Swedish artist and mystic who was dedicated to following her unique path, despite the controversies that come with being both a woman and a psychic channel. I look to Hilma to remind myself to revere my own truth and understanding of the world. Read more>>

Felipe Correa

John Muir – Scottish immigrant of very humble beginnings. He was destined to be a farmer or shepherd, a carpenter, maybe even a fundamentalist calvinist preacher. A walk in nature saved his life. He fell in love, as he put it, and that love generated a devotion and reverence for the natural world so strong that we now have a national park system because of him. Most influential historical figure in my life. Read more>>