The Faces of Why
These are some of the people behind the whispers-their stories remind us how deeply connected we all truly are. Each quote here answers a question from their interview, offering a small window into who they are and what shaped them.
Joy Neville
“I believe that my name ‘Joy’ was given to me on purpose. It’s not just what I am called, but more importantly, it is what I am here to bring.”
Chrystal Lee
“Fulfillment comes to me through connection. It is looking at another human being with love and compassion, letting them know that I truly see them.”
Jenny Duran
“One important message that I would want to share with others is to never compromise your self-worth for anyone or anything. Nothing’s worth losing yourself.”
Sibo M.
“I believe that you should always show kindness to everyone you meet – you never know when someone needs it the most.”
Khloe V.
“I know it is my purpose to help women feel stronger and more confident in their bodies. It makes me feel good being a part of that”
Lacey Macmillan
“If I could leave one truth for the next generation, it would be to heal generational trauma to make the world a better place.”
Clay Imoo
“The one thing that hurts my heart is when I see injustice – when I see people treated unfairly – when people don’t take the time to see the good and the dignity in others..”
Leilah Dancer
“I know that my purpose is to bring light into a world filled with darkness. I see each person as wounded, and I believe I am supposed to make their lives a little brighter.”
Danielle Dobson
“If my purpose could whisper to me, It would give me the confidence to not care what other people think. That is something I feel is important and something I am still working on.”
Alice Cavers
“What breaks my heart the most in this world is the hatred people have towards each other. We should still be kind to each, even if we don’t agree.”
Barbara Beam
“I have been truly blessed with my career as a broadcaster. It has given me the opportunity to amplify some truly amazing people, stories and voices.”
Ed Lasko
“I think my younger self would be proud that my inner child is still alive inside of me. No matter what, I never lost my inner child – I still wonder, imagine and play.”
Kym
“I believe that the difficult moments in life teach us more than anything else – and every time we face them, we come out even stronger than before.”
Krystal Larocque
“My purpose in this life is to leave a legacy behind for my kids – something that they can be proud of. I am blessed to have the kids I have. So blessed.”
David Morin
“If I could teach one lesson from my journey it would be to take risks, push the boundaries and question everything. If you don’t expand, you don’t grow.”
Elizabeth Cooke
“If I could tell my younger self something about purpose and the future it would be that the road isn’t always straight, it’s sometimes bumpy. Protect your energy.”
Blu Mankuma
“I think life in interesting. I realized in my own journey that I could really do things even though I thought I couldn’t. You never really know what you’re truly capable of.”
Katie Campbell
“I believe that we should give people kindness even when they don’t deserve it. I always try my best to make sure to be nice to people, even if they’re not nice to me.”
Elisa Fitleberg-Marx
“I truly believe that happiness is one of the most important things we can have. When we’re happy, it radiates to others. Our energy shines brighter than we could ever know.”
Alex Svarez
“If I had a chance to speak to my inner child, I would tell him to focus on creating more, because everything else is a distraction. And I would definitely tell him to not watch the news.”
The Brown Family
“Our family alone is it’s own purpose. We’ve had to work really hard to get here. We have faced challenges that tested us, but our love has withstood the test of time.”
Troy Brown
“Today, I feel proud of the kind of man I have become. Regardless of what I have been through, I live my life with an open mind and I pursue the kind of life that I truly want.”
Raj Lally-Brown
“If my life was a movie, I think it would be called ‘Gracious Titanium’ because I believe you can have grace and strength all at the same time. I think the world is lacking more grace.”
Gurkamal Brown
“My purpose is to make history in some kind of way. I love making a difference and adding something positive to people’s lives. I just want to make someones world a little brighter.”
Christina Lehtila
“If I had the chance I would tell my younger self that things didn’t always have to be perfect. I would tell her to be kind and gentle with herself and have confidence in her abilities. And to love herself first”
Tonya Joyce
“When I was young, I looked up to my father. He gave me the gift of music and left a legacy to last a lifetime. Singing with him on stage holds some of my most treasured memories ever.”
Grafitti
“I want to be a part of this book because I believe in the power of sharing our voices and our stories- and the true connection that can come out of that. It is actually a real honour to be a part of this.”
Jessica Samuels
“If I could tell my younger self something about purpose and the future, I would tell her these words, “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.” These are such impactful words!”
Craig Wanless
“I’m interested in being a part of this book because I believe that telling our story may be the most powerful medicine on earth. Being witnessed by others who care, is truly what we all long for.”
Elle Bradley
“I believe that my calling is to reduce peoples suffering – I know I can’t take it away, but I feel alive when I help people see things differently and practice unconditional love towards them.”
