https://wesmileaday.co/event-press daily 0.75 2017-07-17 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/2017/7/17/academy-art-u-news monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/2017/6/28/today-at-apple monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/huffingtonpost monthly 0.5 2017-06-28 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/2017/6/29/you-had-me-at-black monthly 0.5 2017-07-22 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/2017/7/17/academy-art-u-news-x9p32 monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/raydiantaward monthly 0.5 2017-07-28 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/category/Events monthly 0.5 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/category/Event monthly 0.5 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/category/Press monthly 0.5 https://wesmileaday.co/event-press/tag/Cause+Ray+Said monthly 0.5 https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories daily 0.75 2017-06-30 https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/black-joy-parade monthly 0.5 2018-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1523080104817-I263NI0XCALUAZKADFEQ/SmileADay-18.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - Kleaver Cruz "“Knowing that black people can be together uninhibitedly and unapologetically. Being a community and experience black joy deeply together wherever we are makes me extremly happy." #SmileADay x #BlackJoyParade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1522660651483-RLZ60Y5GBAHK57IWOV7U/SmileADay-15.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - Alysha "Community, people and our roots make me happy. Being connected to who you are as a person, grounded in self. Being able to share that experience with people you love, and loving yourself are really important. It a nutshell love makes me happy. It’s a process of healing to give love and to know how to receive it. " #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1522660682734-VATOSETD9OFE1TV9CDO9/SmileADay-34.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - Inayah "Dancing makes me happy. It’s when I feel the most alive. " #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1522660829314-6K2UIZUU0K8W6CXU1FWL/SmileADay-38.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - Chantelle "Connecting with genuine people on a real level and making a difference in my community by being involved, being present and being woke all of it brings me the most joy deep down inside." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1522660490516-WN69M7LSJ0VI4RFDB0ON/SmileADay-4.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - Njambi "Honestly I drive most of my happiness from helping other people become their best selves. From cultivating light and strengths in others, and seeing that thrive over time. These always make me happy and excited. It’s lovely to witness." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1522660790535-R6XY17AJ909LWV5N8ZNW/SmileADay-29.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - Kayla "Seeing the sun every morning when I wake up makes me happy. It’s a gentle kiss that charges me for the day. It gives me life! " #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1522660729942-7H88IJS7I8ZC975936WV/SmileADay-22.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - Paige "Being in the presence of joyful people who have amazing energy makes me happy. Energy is everything. When I’m in the presence with someone with glorifying energy, I receive it and it makes me a better person for our humanity." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1522660539417-L7P2QWKPOXW0F8PN0FLV/SmileADay-44.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - QuoVadis "We’re going through a lot right now in our society and with my family so peace makes me really happy. I also love to dance. Sometimes, I dance in carnival. The drums, the shaking all of it brings me joy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1522660393306-3QY46DXG6BV0OBXVJ2WL/SmileADay-25.jpg stories - Black Joy Parade 2018 - Tiana "Being around people who have high-spirits. Being in my community, surrounded by black people. Also, when I can help others accomplish their goals and build a network of positivity that make me the happiest. " #SmileADay https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/sad-takeover-arface monthly 0.5 2018-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520759167495-4KXOOT8EM2POSO759RMM/SAD_Takeover_arface+circle.png stories - ARFACE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520760236748-QMFNZ6FL8SVG3GKCEMD9/SAD_Rashida_Madhuri-1.jpg stories - ARFACE - Madhuri “Dance makes me smile because it gives me freedom to express my creative art.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520760626212-QDIS4GVXRIEGOVPV4I0D/SAD_Rashida_Chagmione1.jpg stories - ARFACE - Chagmione “Finding humor in the dumbest things makes me happy!” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520760064107-JJM0T96GLG9I5Q6JBW1O/SAD_Rashida_Sherry.jpg stories - ARFACE - Sherry “This sudden sunshine makes me happy. And There is so much good life all around me, it makes me smile.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520759621865-I850JXWGWQWUB467GMH5/SAD_Rashida_Amysha2.jpg stories - ARFACE - Amysha “My friends make me smile. I love to joke around and laugh really loudly. I am most myself when I’m being silly.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520760006531-ILDAH456W0J82I8A0GN5/SAD_Rashida_Unknown1.jpg stories - ARFACE “God, nice things, good fortune, happy thoughts make me happy.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520760192782-5K5QX94XMUSG55VQKXG0/SAD_Rashida_Unknown2.jpg stories - ARFACE “Life makes me smile! I’m alive!” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520759788371-LBMK7A4ZF7F0GPOOJB93/SAD_Rashida_Chad.jpg stories - ARFACE - Chad “So many things make me happy, honestly. Doing what I love and feeling that I’m in my element makes me happiest. I hope everyone can experience this feeling.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520759867380-14KVGES08YTYK1P0TH3U/SAD_Rashida_Joce.jpg stories - ARFACE - Jocelyn “Techno Music definitely makes me happy because when I go out to shows, I can either go out alone and have a blast, Just enjoying the music and atmosphere around me, or when I’m with friends it makes it even better. I get this euphoric feeling on the inside and I just love it. I'm smiling throughout the whole night. It doesn’t matter if I’m sober or drinking, I just love it.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520760131153-HTDPJEWLQWAGWVJVCPD0/SAD_Rashida_Julia2.jpg stories - ARFACE - Julia “It’s just the little things, getting a text from someone I like, the weather being really nice, just the things throughout your day that makes you smile.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520760387424-0XU75QJBDIEKLUIJQJR2/SAD_Rashida_seth2.jpg stories - ARFACE - Seth “My family makes me laugh, my wife has a very sharp sense of humor, great sarcasm and my children are wicked cute. My daughter is very smart and sassy and says the most hilarious things ever. My son is always getting into mischief and always looks back and laughs as he does so it’s infectious.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1520760467548-MR8U24OE7BDWY08XBLWB/SAD_Rashida_Karen.jpg stories - ARFACE - Karen “What makes me smile is snowboarding, or thinking about snowboarding, I’m so excited to go this winter. I feel like I’m not a morning person and I wake up every morning looking at the snow report and I just get so joyous and I cannot stop beaming!” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/sad-takeover-1-pr4g5 monthly 0.5 2018-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500913651556-70HDOO0MNHA5YT5CFL0U/image-asset.jpeg stories - Victor - Phellix “What makes me happy is when my universes collide.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1501264280073-BEN0ZGJNKO17LYN05N1R/image-asset.jpeg stories - Victor - Jesse “San Jose and San Francisco make me happy. Learning new cultures, meeting different people make me happy. Also, my grandparents. They passed away a few years ago, and whenever I dream about them, it brightens up my day.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500912985144-EY9NLBKCQMWM4PEU9N83/image-asset.jpeg stories - Victor - Joy “What makes me happy is good food and good friends — at the same time too. That’s key!” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500913029603-9EQDRPU2IB9TV2N3O28N/delrish stories - Victor - Salvador “What makes me happy is family, exploring mine and other cultures, traveling, and friends.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1501264005890-FXF9AWM9ZZU6O77CEM4D/image-asset.jpeg stories - Victor - Isabel “What makes me happy is when I see people who can feel truly comfortable being able to express themselves. In this society today, we’re always constricted to have to present ourselves a certain way or act a certain way so it’s super refreshing to see people truly love and be themselves.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500912773598-X1XUQBFAC4OURWADE20J/bri_circle.png stories - Victor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500912896930-LFQFFE9QLD09XCF2VZYB/image-asset.jpeg stories - Victor - Taylor “What makes me happy is positive vibes amongst family and friends.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500913322546-ERUKHTZ83AXTM80OEPYJ/derica stories - Victor - Billy “What makes me happy is adventuring, getting out and meeting new people which is what drew me to photography and just being outside. I really love being outside and nature makes me happy. Even if I’m in a city environment.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500913093920-0QJYZE945HXWEZD84F1N/Akilah stories - Victor - John “What makes me happy is laughing with friends.” #SmileADayTAKEOVER x #SmileADay https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/sad-takeover-1 monthly 0.5 2017-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498685965867-ZI9E1XZ5ZLYYTMRM3BWR/Akilah stories - Brianna - Akliah "Spending time with family makes me happy, including not only the ones I was born with, but also people that I choose as my family." #SmileADay   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498674168811-D13YBYUKWNP7KO2KMVSM/image-asset.png stories - Brianna - Adrianna “What makes me smile is when I find myself around people who are genuinely a part of a community, and that I feel loved and seen by them. Feeling a sense of belonging, and that gives me joy.” #SmileADay   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498675414180-2W2T5XFZO08SF1JHOOMI/bri_circle.png stories - Brianna https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498686492721-D7S5QQFUGIFQQZBDX7C5/derica stories - Brianna - Derica "Discovering new places, new things, new people make me happy. I really like the whole idea of exploration and something just coming to you versus you searching for it." #SmileADay   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498676396417-UO1HQMSLJLJU54G2YMTT/image-asset.png stories - Brianna - Paige "Hugs make me smile. I enjoy embracing others because it feels pretty magical and it makes me pretty happy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498685408130-B2UJKSFMUGXMW26JBDN6/delrish stories - Brianna - Delrisha "What makes me happy is the ability to be free. To move unconsciously without having to think about how what I’m intrinsically feeling will affect others. Doing for other people makes me happy. Doing what feels good energetically makes me happy. " #SmileADay https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/sad-shot-on-7-plus monthly 0.5 2018-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500324826861-BLG06CX6E1367BA4FHJA/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Sinan "Storytelling makes me happy. It brings me joy because it’s an universal human connecting, with the ability to teach, inspire, motivate and laugh. It’s the simplest reminder to be more emphatic and living with each human interaction. " #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499286388152-6U7C4WUJG173221NQ99Y/Rich stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Rich "Fitness, the Arts & Mentorship all make me happy. Fitness and the Arts both give me the opportunity to go on a mental vacation and think freely and creatively. Mentorship allows me to pay it forward to the next generation, which is extremely gratifying." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500688492823-1DS92Z08X83D3GV4IYW3/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Xiomara "People continuing to learn, to do and to evolve. It’s the only way to live in an harmonious world – when always creating something new. Doing that and seeing that make me happy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500688214585-OVJUYEN6AW3WY39NP0P5/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Khalia "The simple things make me happy. A random text from a friend saying "hey", spending quality time with those I love, or just chilling at home. I'm easy to please, so it's not too difficult to make me happy. Good vibes only is the motto." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499282843886-A9NIPVRG08FTOS7P7WZI/sad_Geoffrey stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Geoffrey "Being around positive and creative people makes me happy. Creating makes me happy. I'm in my element when I'm being creative." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500323598950-4CA42TZ0R7CTB8WWM3BY/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Kamryn "Being able to see others do the things they love and having the ability to inspire people. I just love seeing people be their best selves. Even when things seem to be falling apart around them I just remind them what they have in God and how they have the power to overcome everything. " #SmileADay   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499288701859-22SKV1ALY5IHB6M5PEUA/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Rosi "Knowing who I am, the possibilities and privileges I have make me happy, because for a long time I didn't know. So now I'm happy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500324116507-OIPIM3WB1F8OTW5WGU1N/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Courtney "Living with intention makes me happy. Intentionally surrounding myself with people who shine that light back to you, in positive ways that’s the source of my happiness. " #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500323795515-DU2D9Z1DXP2QFDHBFUER/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Dara "Being a creative and making things make me really happy. Many of us have our 9 to 5 to keep our lights on but the things that really drive my spirit are making videos, sharing my many opinions about things. I’m actually leaving something out in the world that other people can enjoy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499282580321-G2CXGF0ZEUSYEKV7UZ5A/sad_jimmy stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Jimmy "The unexpected makes me happy. I like to wake up knowing that anything can happen anytime. Sometimes it's the smaller things that end up making the biggest impact. You can't take anything for granted —sometimes even the things that disappoint you in the moment can later become the things you're most grateful for." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499288331182-C6HSDQN1W37RZ8ZD6L23/eddi stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Eddi "Good weather and being outside with fun people make me happy. That’s what life about. I spend most of my time indoors, working, so times I’m outside brings me lots of joy. Today, is a good day because I’m hanging outside with my co-workers. " #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500322698590-YY9RDFSHCR86ANQ939YV/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Bola "What makes me happy is family, there is nothing more important. There are two kinds of families, the ones you get by blood, and the ones you gain through life experiences. Nothing makes me happier than being around and sharing moments with those people. Feeling their love and giving it back in kind is the greatest feeling on earth. " #SmileADay   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1500325285592-ULWNHGGMLLCOVR60RZCX/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Chelsi "I'm from Jamica so taking the leap to come to the US was a big things and uncertain things. So Meeting new people and having new experiences I never thought I would have makes me happy. Today, I met 6 new friends and it makes me feel human. Everybody cares and every one wants to share new experiences of happiness." #SmileADay   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499282348434-ZHWYL270SGYFFB8T3KXG/image-asset.png stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Hailey "My family makes me happy more than anything. Being around them is enough because they are the most important thing to me. They are enough to fulfill me." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499288482793-5KFA6GSUPO2CSNQCKJJU/image-asset.jpeg stories - Shot on iPhone 7 Plus - Chelsey "I'm a joker so I really like putting smiles on people faces. Also, I like dancing and when I dance randomly with others, we have a moment with that connection and that puts a smile on my face." #SmileADay https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/sad-may-i-smile monthly 0.5 2018-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498982760044-D566BF1M7T67T2W872EB/image-asset.jpeg stories - May I Smile - Lloryn "Good times with good friends makes me happy. Being able to laugh and having good conversations are really important to me." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498982173771-HL6OUUJH31G63FAPF41Q/derica stories - May I Smile - Kenya "Doing things that I’m passionate about with the people I love, being outside, being by the water, going to dope event with dope people, living my best life – all of it makes me happy. It feels my soul up. It makes me feel whole." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498947921789-JVJGW9L6Y95XAH57ANI1/image-asset.jpeg stories - May I Smile - Telia "Being surrounded by wonderful, confident and outstanding women makes me happy. Being around these types of people help build that confidence and self-love. I feel like that's what you see shine through any of the photos that have been taking of me." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498982971746-ZNA4XHC07XX3Y1NZO2RG/image-asset.jpeg stories - May I Smile - Lia "Working with youth makes me happy. Everyday I get the chance to learn from the worlds of the next generation. My goal in life is to lift the voices of the voiceless by creating a safe and loving community that promotes love and happiness. I smile and am able to do this work because I am loved by a strong village of women. These women are my mirror. They encourage me to see myself as a phenomenal force. I will also work towards my goals in inspiring the next generation because I know people believe in me and that makes me believe in myself. That makes happy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498982633348-4JFH04NBCNXL7ZMQLBH3/image-asset.jpeg stories - May I Smile - Destiny "Getting a good mix of people together in a group setting where we can share a meal, watch a movie, not having to feel pressured to do anything makes me happy. Being around people like that allows me to be myself and that makes me happy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498947737572-JMZNZVFQ8TU13BEYLOFH/image-asset.jpeg stories - May I Smile - Addis "Purpose and individual growth make me happy. I'm most happy when creating and giving to those I love most. My goal in life is to consistently challenge myself, learn, and have a better understanding of why I'm here and how I can move people to see the beauty in life. Life is beautiful, and it's so much better when you're able to experience it whole." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498948193301-FYHSV2UQISSRV7LH5MKX/delrish stories - May I Smile - Michelle "Currently being alone makes me happy. I’m learning a lot about and by myself." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498981609598-O19KCO24XB5G5EEAUIGO/Akilah stories - May I Smile - AnJu "Live performance makes me happy. Theater, being in the band, dancing, recitals — there is so much energy and emotion that transpire in a performance. I like to see that and experience that all the time." #SmileADay https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/sad-women-lejwn monthly 0.5 2017-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498783885898-9GI7YQE7ANS99RY74YAQ/Smileaday-Kyndace.jpg stories - Make Do - Kyndace "When I get up, at 9am specifically, and go to the gym, go to the grocery store. When I'm able to buy my own grocery and I know that I've paid for that gym membership. When I have the freedom, during the day, to do those things, then get home, sit, and realize all of that – that makes me happy. It's not that having money makes me happy, or going to the gym makes me happy. It's the freedom. I'm intentionally doing those things and I can say "Yes" or "No" – that makes me really happy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498783810250-CTZ6H12B0VU9YHTKEG9O/image-asset.jpeg stories - Make Do - Briana "I grew up not seeing a great represetation myself around me. Now, leaving a world where you may be in place you do not see yourself – if I can open a book, look through Instragram, or online and see that there are people who believe in what I believe in and look the way I look then, it doesn't matter, it doesn't affect me as much when I'm feel isolated, or when I'm the minority in the room, or when I may not fit in – it makes me more comfortable to be myself. Giving that same gift to other people makes me happy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498784245711-E6ZFWSLPMJBP27YPRHZT/smileaday-Hazel.jpg stories - Make Do - Moti "Being still makes me happy. When I'm still, I'm able to connect with myself and gather my thoughts. Sometimes, if I'm lucky, I can even push out all of the thoughts in my head and be completely present in that moment. It's a rare thing, especially in this day and age, with all the instantaneousness, the 24/7 media, feedback loops, social media and all of it — to have a moment of stillness. That makes me really happy."#SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499289889992-ONFNILWQ9WGN608OOQZN/image-asset.jpeg stories - Make Do - Vic "Making other people happy makes me happy. There is something about feelings someone else happiness — it's contagious." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498783959188-36KYSY0MW7GJT9WK7NJ0/tami stories - Make Do - LA "Seeing the faces of my younger siblings when I make them a visit back home (STL) makes me happy. All of their love, their unlimited love — I love it." #SmileADay https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/sad-women monthly 0.5 2017-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498783202675-DN1JRPCHWBS8JVYR6JIJ/derica stories - Women's Herstory Month - Carmena “Fresh energy makes me happy. Lately, I’ve been coming into a lot of fresh energy, meeting and hanging with new people. I’ve also been coming into a bunch of different new projects. It’s been making really happy. I’m just excited.” #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498782815022-J4H70SX5PJMRKDR0U3H4/image-asset.jpeg stories - Women's Herstory Month - Edith “Community makes me happy. It’s a beautiful thing to share a space with people that support you, inspire you and motivate you. I’m very fortunate to have a community of women and those alike that share the same interests as me.” #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498783007110-KAEA0RAJY8IPHBM55UCV/tami stories - Women's Herstory Month - Tami “The love of the people around me makes me happy. I have an incredible group of friends who are inspiring. I have my family. Every time I get to see their work, every time I get to see them advanced for it, it makes me happy. Oh and fashion, of course!” #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498783424901-GPVGXGK5B266BFFTZZE2/image-asset.jpeg stories - Women's Herstory Month - Thea "Happiness is an emotion, it’s temporary. In terns of joy, in terns of bliss, being authentic in writing poetry, performing and sharing my poetry with others make me happy. Also recognizing that my words land into another human being, into another soul, makes me happy. Knowing and witnessing my own impact creatively, academically or regardless of what I do - all of it makes me really happy too.” #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498782935670-C8DSV981TIQT9XKASSSU/image-asset.jpeg stories - Women's Herstory Month - Christine “Giving makes me happy. It feels my soul when I’m able to give, and in return, I receive joy.” #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498783270045-YM3K9GF1EDY0Z6KQYIYC/image-asset.jpeg stories - Women's Herstory Month - Priscilla “Making music with my band makes me happy. We get to create something that’s only ours, out of nothing.” #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498783133721-B5IJ537OOHVDKHQPX28T/smileaday-Hazel.jpg stories - Women's Herstory Month - Hazel “Seeing women owning their power, expressing themselves to the fullest and having joy, make me happy.” #SmileADay https://wesmileaday.co/smileaday-stories/sad-women-jj963 monthly 0.5 2017-07-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498852581021-CRMA4MVJD59FWA65UCYN/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Warren " The perspectives of so many different individuals at ADCOLOR make me happy. Each year, I always meet someone new or re-engage with somebody that I already know. To me, it’s really impactful to see how they’re growing and to learn about the different ideas they’ve been able to bring to life in between each year. I’m happy to back at the 10 Year Anniversary, I’ve been a part of 5 of them so it’s very special." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498785230660-RWEJRMCWWMOP40RKNTLS/smileada-x-adcolor-Jezz+Chung.jpg stories - ADCOLOR - Jezz “The one thing that has consistently brought me happiness without fail has been FOOD. People tease me for getting so excited, but I think there’s something amazing about a good meal- sharing it with friends or enjoying it in solitude. Food to me is about sharing or celebrating parts of our culture- and that’s a beautiful thing!” #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498785011481-RBGKWIRXZQTFV3ANN62V/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Brit "Love makes me happy. It makes me feel connected to God and the Universe and completely full. Love is everywhere and it's so easy to find in your daily space when your heart is open to it. Love is the truest part of you - grateful and open and connected with inner self. It's so powerful and soulful." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498852910095-5DQETF18A1195HLRMMCU/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Linda "The Adcolor community makes me happy. It’s a family! Every year that I go it’s like a reunion and every year your family gets bigger and bigger. People stay connected and it makes it an amazing experience." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498852284134-Z6E7N6CZF4AS4546VWJ3/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Linda "What makes me happy about #ADCOLOR is Tiffany R. Warren because she’s my daughter." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498784932775-VO8PLCNTHLBJ0JY80GW0/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Ray "I'm so happy that even in a world where people are convinced that the black man is not an asset to our society, there are still people and programs out there that believe in my value and are willing to aid me in further crafting my own dopeness." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498785054255-BV8R9ZDTKN0YSG3VXPXU/tami stories - ADCOLOR - Andy "My happiness comes from growth. Watching a person or community end better than they began; in turn leaving the world a little better than they found it... That always makes me happy." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498851704644-EN8401M98J8AR0I2XNGC/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Peggy "ADCOLOR is the expression of Tiffany R. Warren's soul. I’m happy that she was able to take an idea and transform it into something that's going to reverberate throughout the decade and change the world" #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498785415718-AL96R7NSO2RQTPI7LLWI/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - EJ "I love seeing people living their most authentic selves. There’s just something special about that kind of realness." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498852494879-ALX0PF6HU2NCHY6968EH/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Lisa "The cultural insights that I’m learning from the amazing group of talented people at ADCOLOR make me happy. I’m walking away feeling so extremely inspired." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498852749364-UH9FQUQEMMSDLMUPXJSI/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Felicia "I was here for the very very first one and this is my 10th year at ADCOLOR. We used to say: ‘Oh my gosh, what would 10 years look like?’ To be here and to see the progress that we’ve made along with so many magnificent people and faces, we’re on the track. We are doing everything we possibly can to reach back and rise up." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498785339983-XGBBIOQUE7EMX5XH3RTW/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Juwan "My source of happiness comes from learning. Whether that be through trial and error, exploring new frontiers or the latest read from Ta-Nehisi Coates. The joy I get from knowledge is rooted in my desire to push culture forward, and inspire the youth." #SmileADay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1498851895693-NMWO9JGVH0KQXUQUGI3Z/image-asset.jpeg stories - ADCOLOR - Mcbee "I’m really happy that the right conversation are happening stay away without dancing around it at ADCOLOR. It’s really inspiring! 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Now based in Los Angeles, she works as a freelance content creator and visual storyteller. She loves music and believes that there's a song to solve every situation in life. Instagram: @hi_ayeoh   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499207527885-A8FZKF6QJBZHK1BWINY9/amir.png COMMUNITY - Amir Aziz I'm a Junior Art Director and Multimedia Producer based in SF Bay Area, California, where I lead visual campaigns and storytelling to inspire social change. Website: www.amirclark.com Instagram: @aziaticblack https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499207540195-EODFWJJKDFKTSBYYT9KH/sheila.png COMMUNITY - Sheila Guo Sheila spends at least one hour everyday hanging around streets with her camera. For the rest of her time, she tries to solve problems with art. Born in Asia and studied in Europe and the U.S, she’s nurtured by diverse cultures, which helps her develop a unique style on visual storytelling. Currently, she’s pursuing a BFA of advertising in San Francisco. Website: www.sheilagraphy.co Instagram: @sheilagraphy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499210625326-ACPQV403GCRFASYMC9FT/bri.png COMMUNITY - Brianna From headshots and portraits, to landscapes and architecture, Brianna enjoys capturing and sharing as much of this world’s beauty as she can. She lives in Oakland, California. Website: www.visualsbybri.com Instagram: @visuals.by.bri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1501260414953-426MK3S7SE6GYPP8XKUT/victor.png COMMUNITY - Victor Bashorun Hey! My name is Victor and I’m a web developer and freelance photographer currently based in the California Bay Area. I started my professional photography journey in early 2016 and don't plan on ending it anytime soon. I shoot mostly street fashion, concept portraiture, and urban exploration photography but I'm always open to new things. Follow me on social media to see what I'm up to, or feel free to message me for booking info, questions, or even to say hi. 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For the rest of her time, she tries to solve problems with art. Born in Asia and studied in Europe and the U.S, she’s nurtured by diverse cultures, which helps her develop a unique style on visual storytelling. Currently, she’s pursuing a BFA of Advertising in San Francisco.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59517c852cba5e78d0dd4793/1499279210585-Q3YO7KV91VMHTWNUSMKY/image-asset.png OUR TEAM - Ashley Osborne Director of Smile A Day   Ashley has a gift for making authentic connections with people through photography. Originally from Middletown, Ohio, Ashley received a B.S. in Journalism from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2015. Now based in Los Angeles, she works as a freelance content creator and visual storyteller. 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