Do you have a favorite dialogue, lyric, quote or affirmation?  Please share with us below.

Efua Amissah-Aggrey | Fashion Designer & CEO of Baddest

Joseph Campbell’s quote, “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are,” profoundly influences my life philosophy. It encapsulates my commitment to living authentically as Efua, regardless of external opinions. This quote reminds me that the richness of life lies in genuine self-expression and grants me the privilege of self-acceptance. It enables me to confidently navigate the world with an unwavering commitment to my true self, acknowledging that not everyone may connect with it—and that’s perfectly okay—because none of it alters the truth of my identity unless I allow it to.  The quote serves as a constant reminder to celebrate my unique qualities, recognizing that authenticity is a rare and valuable privilege. Ultimately, it inspires me to live a life that authentically reflects who I am at my core—a true and unapologetic expression of Efua. Read more>>

Madeline B. Shearer | Illustrator

“I stood willingly and gladly in the characters of everything—other people, trees, clouds. And this is what I learned: that the world’s otherness is antidote to confusion, that standing within this otherness—the beauty and mystery of the world, out in the fields or deep inside books—can re-dignify the worst-strung heart.” – Mary Oliver, Upstream Read more>>

Eric Paul | Musical Artist/Singer-Songwriter

Yes, I do. It’s one from Jimi Hendrix. He said, “Knowledge speaks, but Wisdom listens.” I really like this because it’s insightful, and really puts the idea of learning and improving into perspective. For me, it speaks to the idea that I need to quiet myself and observe/listen. I’m constantly striving to improve myself, but I can’t learn anything if all I’m doing is talking or interjecting the things I know instead of seeing a possible new perspective from which I could learn. Read more>>