We’re looking forward to introducing you to Angela Fach. Check out our conversation below.
Angela, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity matters most to me. Intelligence and energy are powerful, but without integrity they can easily be pointed in the wrong direction. Integrity builds trust. It keeps decisions grounded in what’s right, not just what’s impressive or efficient. When someone has integrity, they’ll use their intelligence to solve the right problems and their energy to move people forward in a way that feels honest and fair. It’s the foundation that allows every other strength to actually mean something.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m the founder and creative director of Universal Architect Media, an advertising agency built on the belief that brand storytelling can shape how people see the world and themselves in it. We partner with businesses who want more than surface-level marketing. We help them dig into their purpose, their personality and what makes them impossible to ignore.
Our work blends strategy, design and content creation so every touchpoint feels aligned and intentional.
The ambition to create meaningful experiences is what sets us apart and keeps us excited for what’s ahead.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world layered on expectations, I was a pure creator. I was the kid who saw possibility everywhere and believed imagination could reshape anything. I was curious, expressive and unafraid to try things that didn’t make sense yet. I cared more about what felt true than what looked acceptable.
That version of me reminds me why I do what I do now. I’m still driven by that same instinct to build, to explore ideas that don’t exist yet and to bring people into something bigger than the ordinary. I wasn’t defined by rules or titles back then. I was defined by wonder. And I’m always working to stay connected to that origin.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
It taught me to slow down and listen to myself. It revealed what truly matters and what was only noise. It showed me that strength isn’t about winning, it’s about standing back up when everything feels heavy.
Success can boost your confidence, but suffering shapes your character. It forces you to grow roots instead of just branches. It connects you to other people in a deeper way because you understand what it feels like to struggle.
Most importantly, it taught me gratitude. When you’ve walked through a season that tried to break you, the good moments feel richer and more real. Suffering didn’t define me, but it refined me in a way success never could.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My closest friends would say that what matters most to me is creating connection and leaving things better than I found them. They know I care deeply about people feeling seen and valued. They’d also tell you I’m driven by purpose. If I’m investing my time and energy into something, it has to make an impact.
They’d say I’m loyal, I show up, and I’m always dreaming about what’s possible next. At the end of the day, they know I’m motivated by building a life and a career that feel honest and meaningful, not just impressive on the surface.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when I’m creating something that feels true to who I am. When the world gets quiet, and I’m fully present in the process. It might be designing, writing, brainstorming a new idea or shaping a vision that hasn’t taken form yet. That flow state makes everything else fade into the background.
I also feel peace in those small, grounding moments. The ones where I can breathe, reflect and notice how far I’ve come. Peace for me isn’t the absence of movement. It’s the alignment between what I’m doing and who I’m becoming.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.universalarchitectmedia.com
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-architect-media
