Humans.
Like all of you, SWYD is steady pushing, creating, evolving. This brand doesn’t stop at apparel—in fact, that’s just the beginning, however inspiring (and comfortable)! As we mention in the About section, another major piece to this endeavor involves shining a light on real people living their lives with purpose—pursuing their passions no matter what. The Humans section is where you’ll find their stories.
Are you one of these people? Or is someone you know? Don’t hesitate to contact us. Seriously, we want you to. Let’s get your story out into the wild. Grow the SWYD community. And spread the mentality!
Will This Be You?
Sample: Kate, Ohio
I started running when life stopped making sense. It wasn’t about goals or medals—I just needed something that felt like progress. Over time, the miles gave me structure, and the discipline started to bleed into everything else. I’m not chasing speed or distance anymore. I’m chasing balance—the space between pushing hard and feeling whole again …
Will This Be Someone You Know?
Sample: Solomon, New York City
I didn’t plan on becoming a chef. I just needed a way to rebuild my life—something that forced me to focus, to care, to create again. The kitchen gave me that. It’s chaos, rhythm, pressure, and peace all at once. Every plate is a test: timing, touch, trust. Cooking keeps me grounded because it never gets easy—and I don’t want it to. There’s always another skill to master, another flavor to chase, another fire to manage …
Sound Familiar?
Sample: David, Minneapolis
I’ve been an artist my whole life—I just didn’t always act like it. For years, I treated it like a side thing, something I’d fit in around “real” jobs and responsibilities. That never worked. About ten years ago, I flipped it—built my life around art instead of trying to squeeze it in. It hasn’t been easy, but I wake up every day knowing I made the right call. This is who I am, and it always was …
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Sample: Asher, San Antonio
I had every plan to play pro volleyball—years of training, tournaments, chasing that next level. Then the injuries came, one after another, and everything stopped. For a while, I couldn’t even watch it. But eventually, I found my way back—not through luck, but through work. Rehab turned into rebuilding. Now I train athletes, travel for beach tournaments, and still live inside the game I love. It’s not the path I pictured—but it’s still the dream …