What actually matters right now?

Kate Torode believes artificial intelligence matters: "there is a lot of opportunity to use AI to create work" but also worries as a writer, calling it "a great tool for editing."

Astrology matters to Beverly because it guides decision-making and deepens self-understanding, both personally and as a business owner.

"Dogs don't matter. I'm really sorry. Too many dog lovers. I know there are lots of them out there, but I can't cope with lots of things about dogs."

Lyndsey says mental health "100% completely matters."

Performance matters to Jennifer because live arts like dance, music, and theater 'have the power to keep humanity connected' despite digital convenience.

Music publishing matters to Jerrod because it is 'always needed in the music industry' and 'always good to learn as much as possible.'

Matthew says matcha "doesn't matter to me."

Paul believes music is transcendent and subjective, able to change mood and transport listeners. "Music is transcendent. It can help you improve mood, it can help gear you up. It can take you somewhere else."

Shoshana says travel is important for new experiences, connecting with people, and putting yourself in someone else's shoes.

Avelyn says mental health super matters: "Life's a journey and being healthy and having people to help you through it is a big deal."

Creativity matters to Jennifer because, in a world favoring proficiency and productivity, creativity supports more than what seems obvious.

Jolene believes social media matters: "It's your voice...this medium has allowed us to dream bigger, to believe bigger."

Matthew says money "does matter...it's a means to an end," but warns "I don't know a single person who has found happiness through money...those things are hollow, they're fleeting."

DJ values goal setting only if the goals are authentic: "As long as they're your goals, when you understand whose goals there are, cool you're doing because everybody setting the goals, it doesn't matter."

Ella says community service "matters a lot"—it's about "being involved in your community, helping, volunteering." She always invites friends to join, showing how much it matters to her.

Alex Ranahan says travel "enriches you... gives you that sense of wonderment... reconnecting with the fact that we are a global community as opposed to just feeling isolated."

"In practicality, no, doesn't really matter. I think more people should know how to drive. I wish more people knew how to drive a stick. That'd be pretty awesome. So I just kind of wanna go back, to the roots a little bit. Learn to drive, know where you're going, and know what the steering wheel does."

Jolene says entrepreneurship matters because "it gives you the freedom to believe that there's something inside you."

Laura values photography: "It's a fun way to keep the past and remember fun things and maybe not so fun things."

Alex Ranahan says pantomime is "massive in the UK... a great way of getting the kids involved in theater from a young age. Check out a pantomime, you will not be disappointed."

Bianca says Politics doesn't matter to her. Since she can't control it, she chooses not to engage: "I don't let it drive me crazy."

"I'm currently watching Love is Blind Deutschland to practice my Germans."

We can make a beautiful future where we all live together, but if there’s no safe place to live, then what was the point?

Maria values Southern California for its vibrant community of celebrities, artists, and leaders, making it the heart of her podcast's focus.