New York, NY

Photograph by Sari Goodfriend for the My Inspiration Series at a canary torsi's benefit.

Freedom is worth fighting for!

Photograph by Sari Goodfriend for the My Inspiration Series at a canary torsi's benefit.

My kids, being silly, as they are wont to do daily. Sylvie is the protective big sister, who is still so very little herself, and Nina just wants to do everything her "idol" does. They inspire me every second of every day.

Photograph by Sari Goodfriend for the My Inspiration Series at a canary torsi's benefit.

I found Felix under a car. He's the most badass person I know.

Photograph by Sari Goodfriend for the My Inspiration Series at a canary torsi's benefit.

Photograph by Sari Goodfriend for the My Inspiration Series at a canary torsi's benefit.

Marianne has got to be the most disarmingly generous human being I have ever met. She is a mentor, a lifesaver, my surrogate mom. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for her. I like to call her My Favorite Mac.

Photograph by Sari Goodfriend for the My Inspiration Series at a canary torsi's benefit.