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What would your closest friends say really matters to you?

If you asked your best friends what really drives you—what they think matters most in your life—what would they say? We posed that question to entrepreneurs and creatives from all walks of life, and have shared some of the most interesting responses below.

McAllister Stowe and Anna Jordan

Our friends would say that spending time with our friends and family is really important to us. We love sharing our foodie adventures with them! Read more>>

Monica Bowens

My closest friends would probably say that what really matters to me is being surrounded by people who are genuine and who truly care. They’d say that what really matters to me is love that feels safe, steady, and real. I’ve gone through life knowing loss early and longing for a place where I could just be accepted as I am. Read more>>

Tracey Massey

I think my closest friends would say that leaving a legacy of faith, hope, and empowerment for everyone I touch matters to me the most. I think they would say I was determined to not let life beat me and that I lived full. Read more>>

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