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.

Cristian Daniel

Planting trees in Transylvania from music sales and streamings of @seenvybe sounds . SEEn Vybe was born from the desire to contribute, through music and messages, to the protection of nature and awareness of the important reuse. Read More>>

KevinB Jones

When I think about the projects that have meant the most to me, my mind immediately goes to the work I do with young people—primarily through Color Compton, FICCA Kunta Kinte Festival and Corporación Cultural Camaleón de Urabá located in Colombia. Both of these spaces remind me why I make photographs in the first place: to connect, to witness, and to pass something on. . Read More>>

Randall Flinn

For over three decades, I have traveled with Ad Deum Dance Company on an international dance mission tour throughout Europe. Read More>>

Sam Watson

All the projects I’ve worked on for myself hold great meaning, but if I had to choose one, it would be my current single Wayside Rd. The creative process was life-changing, and although I didn’t realize it at the time, I knew it would have a profound impact on my life. Read More>>

Gwenevere Marchant

While I do love a great deal of the projects that I work on, I think it is the fantasy taxidermy pieces I love the most. I have always been an artist, after all, my parents are artists and they have always supported my interest in such things. Read More>>

Rakel Saranga

In January 2026 I am releasing a project called “Durme Durme” which is a Sepharid Jewish Lullaby in Ladino (an ancient language spoken by the jews of the diaspora around the region of Turkey) in collaboration with my colleagues Cris Aramayo and Amir Mankovski, that is arranged for a small choir, percussion and live electronics. Read More>>

Kylie Young

This is such a hard question because I have been involved in so many works that have meant so much to me and filled my cup in different ways. So I don’t think I could possibly pick my top most meaningful project I’ve worked on, but I will tell you about one of my most meaningful projects. This one is actually rather recent. Read More>>

Tish Lashay

The most meaningful project that I’ve worked on first materialized from an idea I had one day because I felt myself not really finding joy in photography or modeling anymore. The collaborations were becoming repetitive and monotonous, the clientele was only wanting one style of editing. Read More>>

Lau Totherey

One of my most meaningful projects would definitely be the Black History Month series I created, where I invited 2 to 6 guests every day throughout the month of February. The goal was to inspire younger generations by highlighting Black influencers, artists, actors, dancers, and more. Read More>>

Kevin Kolk

I have worked on a lot of music over the years but there are a few songs that I keep coming back to. my songs ‘red’ and ‘Scared Of The Dark’ talk a lot about my faith and how I want to live my life. Both of those songs were written so quickly and came to me really easily. Read More>>

Tonika Todorova

Back in 2005, I conceived, directed, and produced a show called LULU: a black and white silent play. Its framing was exactly as it sounds: an homage to the old silver-screen era. The sets, props, costumes, and makeup were entirely monochrome; live piano underscored every moment; and the action was punctuated by title cards that flashed during blackouts before the actors “popped” back into motion. Read More>>

Mailik Green

The cities I create all have purpose and meaning most of them have been designed and named after family and myself. They feature within them utopias that show an interesting hidden history, castle’s , monoliths, pyramids all show up in most scenes I draw. Read More>>

Ben Harvey

There are a few meaningful projects that stand out. First was building a coffee table with a race used Michael Schumacher Formula one engine. This has significance because personally I grew up enjoying watching Formula One, and the parts are so rare and special. Another is being commissioned to build some pieces for McLaren HQ in Texas USA. Read More>>

Tj Sykes

To start the year of 2025 off I released a project entitled Negro Please: A Negro Spiritual. This project consist of 6 poems with musical elements behind them. I really enjoyed putting this project together because it gave me a chance to collaborate with other dope artists like Mani Draper, Kevin Allen and Donte Clark. Read More>>

Anthony Crosby

The most meaningful project that I would say we have worked on as a podcast would have to be our episode titled ‘Addressing the Struggling Single Mom Theory,’ which debuted on October 8th, 2025. Read More>>

Jennifer Nawara

The most meaningful project I have worked on was not a product, but rather the fundamental eco-conscious core of my entire business. My commitment is to establish an ethical and sustainable foundation in every single creation I make by tackling the environmental impact inherent in my creative work. While my creations span diverse mediums, my foundation lies in fiber arts. Read More>>

Wallis Liu

The most meaningful projects I’ve worked on all share the same purpose—using animation to express emotions or ideas that are difficult to articulate, and hopefully sparking reflection in the people who watch them. My short film Unconditional Love is the clearest example. I’ve always struggled to verbally express love toward my family, so animation became the medium I used instead. Read More>>

Mia Ruhman

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is my original modern opera, ‘Nannerl.’ It’s a two hour long musical production about the life of Maria Anna Mozart- Wolfgang Mozart’s older sister. Nannerl was a prodigy, and before Wolfgang was the star- Nannerl was the first headliner in the family. Read More>>

Chris Nakis

My most meaningful project is a stand-up comedy special called ‘Swimmingly’. It was the first special I self-produced and led me to make my full-length special, ‘Gonna Wanna’. Nobody asked for these specials. HBO, Netflix, and THE INDUSTRY were not sending me DMs to collaborate, and with that, I also had no creative restrictions. The freedom of being unknown has its advantages. Read More>>

Mark Kuhn

The most meaningful project I have worked on has been my role as the Business of Art Director at the Maple Grove Arts Center. I never planned on stepping into leadership there. Read More>>

Moonrise

We’re currently in production for an all-women feature-length ski film that will be released in the fall of 2026. This film will showcase the stories of the working women of the ski industry — from professional athletes to ski patrollers, avalanche forecasters and cat drivers — and how their roles keep the ski industry moving. Read More>>

Fran McDonald Berry

I have painted several meaningful projects with my art. Doing paintings of special places in nature. Special children also. There are places that remind me of where I grew up and where I became fascinated with light and how it changed the appearance of the sky the grass and fields. Read More>>

William Ofoegbu

I have so many performances that mean everything to me: Leon in Ningen Fushin, Ethan in My Hero Academia, Pajeu in Hell Clock, Heatwave and Plastic Man in DC Universe Online, and more for sure, and there’s one that we’re currently working on right now that means so much to me. Read More>>

Zach Mund

Over the summer of 2023 I made a movie with an amazing group of talented people. The name of the film is Mustard Man and it’s a coming-of-age movie about a college rock band trying to make it big. It took the better part of a year to write, produce, and score, and it was the best experience of my life. Read More>>

Ashton Dansby

The most meaningful client I’ve ever worked on was a client I encountered while working at a beauty counter in a major retail store. This client had alopecia and I remember her mannerisms. She was really shy and closed off and reluctantly asked for recommendations for an eyebrow pencil. Read More>>

Sahar Tarighi

One of the most important projects I have created is my Şamaran body of work, which recontextualizes a Kurdish mythological figure—the half-snake, half-woman deity of wisdom and healing—through a decolonial feminist lens. I first encountered Şamaran as a child in Kurdistan, where her image hung on a neighbor’s wall. Read More>>

Joseph Torrigino-Baca

The most meaningful project I have worked on is the Naloxone (Narcan) host box program with the Lemon-Aide Project. The purpose of the program is to not only spread awareness about the Fentanyl and Opioid epidemic but to also give the community the resources to protect their friends, families and strangers. Read More>>

David Burlacu

I’m not sure if I have a ‘most meaningful’ project. They all feel ‘the most meaningful’ when I’m in the process. I could tell you about one that pushed me in a position where I’d never imagine myself. WASTELANDERS. Oddly enough it started with a video game. I’ve never been much of a gamer but this one really caught me. Read More>>

Vinicius and Bruna Romani

When my husband and I made the decision to leave behind our regular jobs and financial stability to join an arts company in Brazil as volunteers almost 10 years ago, we began to understand art as being more than just performances, but a powerful tool of development and transformation. Read More>>

Essence Wallace – Odomes

I’ve been very intentional over the last decade about making sure my work is meaningful. To date, the projects that carry the deepest significance for me are The Superstar Blueprint, Love Never Fails, and The Chosen Studios. The Superstar Blueprint is meaningful because it marks the first time I fully embraced using my gifts and talents for the Kingdom of God. Read More>>

Facundo Agustin

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever been part of was “On Your Feet!”, the musical that brings to life the extraordinary journey of Gloria and Emilio Estefan. For me, this show is much more than a production—it is a celebration of the Latinx community. Read More>>

Scarlette

My fall/winter 2026 collection was extremely challenging but ultimately rewarding. I had 3 weeks to prepare 10 outfits which seemed like no problem because I had about 10-12 outfits completed at this time. A week later I go to the dress rehearsal and only 5 models fit in the outfits I had. Read More>>

Joshua Asel

Meaningful is hard to measure. The most meaningful to me might be different from the most meaningful effect I’ve had in one circumstance. Read More>>

Jasmine J-Su

The most meaningful project I’ve worked on is my short film, The Silent Crown. This film represents both a personal and creative evolution, a moment when I stopped waiting for permission to create and decided to trust my own vision. Read More>>

Yixuan Han

Starting in 2024, my friend Victoria Pan—who is a Charlotte native—and I launched the Music for Tomorrow chamber music series. Our goal is to inspire the next generation by providing greater access to classical music. Charlotte is not a city with a particularly strong classical music infrastructure; opportunities for high-level music education are limited, and internationally recognized classical musicians do not visit frequently. Read More>>