We asked some of the most talented folks in the community to talk to us about projects they’ve worked on that they still think about, projects that really meant something. Have you had such an experience? Are you looking for inspiration for your next project? Check out the stories below, they are exciting, entertaining, and most importantly – inspiring.

Amanda Galvez

Rose Lane Farms, LA’s only heirloom garden rose farm, has provided many meaningful experiences. Nestled in the midst of urbanism, the farm offers a calm space where nature flows in the most natural and unforced way. Read more>>

Janet Zappala

Currently, I have been enjoying the experience of writing for children. My award-winning books, Guapo’s Giant Heart, and Guapo’s Great Rescue, are based on true stories. Read more>>

Maurice Soque Jr.

My most cherished and involved project I’ve worked on (and still working on) is an original musical titled Non-Player Character (NPC). I’m acting as music director for the project, which has involved co-writing and producing the music, as well as performing the music live when we play the show. Read more>>

Kaleigh Macchio

I think the last time I interviewed with you, I was about to shoot the feature film “Somewhere in Montana”. Now it’s about to release in theaters nationwide this year on October 18th! Read more>>

Tyler Nunnally-Duck

Over the last few years, I’ve been creating and beginning to implement my nonprofit. It’s a cause very dear to my heart, and its name is DANA’S UMBRELLAS. Read more>>

Bennett Louis

My most meaningful project to date is the latest EP i will be releasing in the late summer. i’ve been working on this project for over a year and it’s my proudest and most proficient work to date. Read more>>

Jarad Kopciak

Since the dawn of time – or at least since I was in high school – I’ve been writing and making movies with my friends. Inspired by Tim & Eric, the Lonely Island, Read more>>

Jennifer Hernandez

The most meaningful project I’ve been part of has definitely been being in the campaign for Limecrime. It hit so many stores with our picture Sally’s Beauty, Target and Walmart.  Read more>>

Gabrielle Tull

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever worked on was in the fall of 2022. I created a piece entitled ‘Sandbox’ that was inspired by an artist and engineer who created a hot pink see saw installation at the Texas/Mexico border. Read more>>

Carmen Nibbs

My most meaningful projects – ” Cultural Sustainability and Legacy Planning for Craft Artist Project” hosted by Orange County Regional History Center in Collaboration with the Smithsonian’s African American Craft Initiative 2024. Read more>>

Priscila Buiar

I’ve done so many meaningful projects as an artist, and I feel so blessed and grateful every single day to be able to live in this life and touch people and somehow transform them through my work that it’s very difficult for me to choose just one in particular. Read more>>

Valentina Berdegue

The most significant project I’ve undertaken was my thesis, “(Un)Ordinary Women,” during my final year at SVA. Prior to that, my journey was filled with what I can only describe as necessary struggles. Read more>>

Adrienne Watts

After recently relocating from North Carolina to Sarasota, my first solo exhibition, “Weaving Dreams” is the most meaningful project I’ve worked on. In a short time, I have met many artists and art professionals, and this exhibit feels like a special welcome into the community. Read more>>

Jhesus Aponte

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on has undoubtedly been my Heels convention, “DST Bootcamp by Jhesus Aponte,” which I’ve had the privilege of organizing for eight years in Milan, Italy. Read more>>

Tim Kastelijns

I think that it would have to be INTEX. INTEX has been one of my guiding projects ever since I started building it. It’s become a staple in my life and this friend has gotten a life of its own. Read more>>

Chris Adjei-Bediako

So far, I’d have to say executive producing Albion Road Demos — an EP by Toronto based artist Thelonious. Unbeknownst to me at the time, Thelonious went to the same high school as me but I was a whole generation (4 years) ahead of him. Read more>>

Emily Zercher- Brady

So, I am currently in post production on a feature film that my husband and I are doing together. It’s called HACKED: A DOUBLE ENTENDRE OF RAGE FUELED KARMA and it is going to be a WILD one! Read more>>

Pheobe Madison

The most meaningful project I have worked on is actually my current project, the creation of my first album. When I was a younger harpist in college, there were so many things I wanted to do with the harp. I could see myself doing them, I told people I was going to do them, though I had such a hard time actually making those visions real. Read more>>

Melissa Stenger

Created and Wrote a Dark Comedy Pilot Titled: Bad Therapist. the tv show is a dark comedy about a recovering alcoholic who is a Thearpist. Read more>>

Terrence Cunningham

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve worked on was a meditation album I produced, “Song.” I believe that there’s an essential human need to rest and reflect, a moment to take self inventory of our lives. Read more>>

Carson Lewis

So far, my debut solo album “El Niño” has been the most meaningful project I have ever worked on because it marked a turning point in my career and shifted the trajectory of my musical outlook. Read more>>

Johnathon Figueroa

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on would have to be the one I’m currently working on with my band SHADES. Last year, I formed a band with some of my friends from college, and it’s lead to so much growth for us all. Read more>>

Sam Platizky

There have been so many meaningful projects at this point, but the first, Blaming George Romero, will always have a special place in my heart. It was the first time I had ever attempted anything close to this before. Read more>>

Mallow Frenchie

One of the most meaningful campaigns we’ve ever worked on was a Toyota campaign in 2023. We were fortunate enough to be invited to St Augustine on a brand trip, and they were awarding the top influencer a $5,000 donation to a charity/non-profit of their choice. Read more>>

Karishma Devnani

The most meaningful project that I have worked on are the last two projects that I worked on. One is called – Avarice, which talks about greed and the other one is called – Lost Lullabies, which is a proof of concept for a feature film and talks about domestic violence & toxic parenting. Read more>>

Bonnie Yuen

The most meaningful aspect of what we do is helping to reignite the spark and passion in couples. It is incredibly rewarding to witness and be part of their journey as they learn to communicate through their bodies, Read more>>

Stephanie Adams-Santos

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve worked on is the “Passport of Witness” — an anthology/artist book, a collaboration between me, my dear friend Sun Young Kang, and 25 Palestinian artists and writers. Read more>>

Kasey Yale

In 2016, I was asked to be part of a Worldwide Tour called The Extreme Tour. On it, we learned how to approach people in pain, and provide hope and resource for those in need. Read more>>

Fran Pitre Music Artist & Author

It’s hard for me to choose one of two meaningful projects, so I hope you don’t mind that I’ve chosen to describe them both. Read more>>

Danny Cano

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on would have to be making music as a whole. For me performing music is very personal, it feels like I put all of my heart in soul into it every time I perform. Read more>>

Sabrina Nelson

My Series on ‘Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin’ and ‘Why You Wanna Fly Blackbird’ These two projects I have been in tandem with for over 15 years.They both talk about where we as a nation are and how we got here. Read more>>

Hila Kremer

About 2 months ago, I finished a month long run of a Shakespeare Rock musical named “Sound and Fury and Shakespeare” where I played Lady Macbeth (with the company Parkside Players). Read more>>

Regina Boston

A few years ago I really wasn’t sure what a photography project was or what one entailed. I loved photographing images outside of my weekend family photography business but I would hear other photographers talk about being busy with some project they were working on. Read more>>

Jessica Kirby

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is an event called The Dream Realm, that I hosted at The Peach in West Palm Beach last year. Read more>>

Mia Alexandra

Tough question! Every project I worked on always seemed to be meaningful and exactly what I needed to be doing at that moment. Perfect for where I needed to be in my proccess. Read more>>

Felipe Marinheiro

Fuck You, Cupid has been the most meaningful project for me, especially since it got selected for LA Shorts, my first Oscar-qualifying festival, and it’s premiering July 23. Read more>>

Aaron Fischer

Great to hear from Canvas Rebel! When I think about my favorite pieces I’ve worked on I’m reminded of that broad saying, “Art is subjective.” Read more>>

Amanda Holmes

When I was in high school, I loved art class. Growing up, art was a passion. I remember as a little girl going to work with my daddy in the summertime. Read more>>

Debby Epps

After teaching middle school for 33 years, I was finally able to retire allowing me to focus on expanding my career as an artist. I have written and self published my first book: The Art of Fusion: Read more>>

Malik Levingston

When I think of meaningful projects that I’ve been lucky enough to do, one of the most important ones that come to mind is Summer of 2020. Read more>>

Chenese Lewis

One of the most impactful projects I’ve been involved in was producing Hollywood NOW’s Love Your Body Day for six years. Read more>>

Elizaeth Sanchez

A few years ago in 2022 I had the honor to work on the First Mexican-American Film & Television Festival & Awards. I was hired as the Marketing Coordinator/Executive Assistant at the Mexican American Cultural Education Foundation to work specifically on this beautiful festival. Read more>>

John Angerson

My English Journey project’s origins trace back to 2008, I was living in Bradford, England. Fresh out of college, I took a job photographing vicars and steam trains in northern England for a picture agency. Read more>>

Percy Fortini-Wright

The most meaningful project has been The creative journey of self mastery using my paintings as a vehicle of self expression. Each subject matter I explore becomes a project within themselves. Read more>>

Jason Rutel

Many agencies in our industry tend to overpromise and underdeliver, often positioning themselves as one-stop solutions for all marketing needs but falling short on execution. Read more>>

Zachary Catron

Since 2021, I have been writing and developing a new musical called “Sati: Goddess Incarnate” with my friend and collaborator, Vaibu Mohan. Read more>>