We’ve shared some incredible stories of resilience below that we hope will help you on your journey towards building up your resilience.

Emily Bowman

I believe becoming and being a professional musician along with owning a business that provides live music for events truly demands resilience. It can be a love/hate journey filled with challenges, uncertainties, and so many moments of self-doubt. Read More>>

Alexandra Nicklas

Resiliency takes time to develop. It is a trait that develops in stages. Confidence and self esteem need to be developed first. If you have low confidence and self-esteem, it is easy to give up. I believe it was innate for me to develop high confidence and self esteem. Ultimately, this lead to my resiliency. Read More>>

Susan Newell

Resilience is not something that comes to you; it is a skill built through trial and failure. Failure is essential to building this skill, and my story begins with a great deal of it.

I grew up in a shag-carpeted suburban home west of Minneapolis. As the youngest of five kids, I was left to my own devices for much of my childhood, raised more by siblings and friends than by my parents. My parents were good people, but because we endured some terrible luck over time, life became complicated.. Read More>>

Kayanna Hopson

My resilience comes from both of my wonderful parents but most importantly stemmed from my substantial upbringing. My upbringing has played a tremendous part in who I am and how I became the resilient young woman I am today. I never knew what it was like as a kid to have everything I wanted, but I always had parents who ensured that I had what I needed. Read More>>

Joni Sturgill

As an anxious person in my early 20s I sought out something to help me cope. When I found yoga and meditation, my life started to positively change in many ways. As I practiced, I became more patient and accepting of circumstances beyond my control. I became happier because over time I wasn’t bothered by the little things that once troubled me.  Read More>>

 Georgie Rickard

Resilience has followed me throughout my entire life. This is something I don’t talk about very often which I normally keep to myself, but as I have gotten older, I have begun to accept this part of my life and share it because it really is why I am who I am today. Read More>>

Lorenza Munoz

Resilience: the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties. I am an immigrant. As an immigrant, there is perhaps nothing more important than being able to withstand and recover, to morph into the shape you need to be in order to get ahead in life. My parents, brother and I left our native Mexico when I was 6. Read More>>

Kris Barnes

Working as CEO of a biotech startup takes several different types of resilience, some unique to the drug development industry, some more generally applicable to startup life. From day one at Lento Bio I made sure to prioritize regularly reassessing and actively nurturing the factors that lead to resilience as I consider it particularly critical to success, as founder burnout in its many forms is among the most common unspoken reasons a startup can fail. Read More>>

Sha Santos

I would say I get my resilience from both my parents. They immigrated from the Philippines so I could have a better life in North America. I then became the first person in my family to pursue Fine Arts as a career after studying at York U. The ‘immigrant mindset’ of making sure my career reflects the hard work my parents put in keeps me from falling apart. Read More>>

Cheyenne Alejandro

Resilience, for me, has always been a way of life. As the oldest of five kids in a working-class family, I learned early on that challenges weren’t roadblocks—they were stepping stones. My dad was in the Navy, which meant we moved around a lot, constantly adjusting to new schools, new friends, and new environments. Read More>>

Solia Sam

I believe my resilience comes from a combination of life experiences, inner strength, and the people who have supported me along the way. Over time, I’ve learned that challenges are not roadblocks but stepping stones to growth. Whether through personal struggles, professional setbacks, or moments of doubt, I’ve developed the ability to adapt and push forward.  Read More>>

Matthew Shaw

My resilience—my “thick skin,” if you will—undoubtedly stems from my 20-year career as a professional opera singer. The sheer volume of rejection inherent in that world taught me invaluable lessons, chief among them: you can’t please everyone. Over time, I learned that true resilience isn’t about bending to meet others’ expectations but about staying true to yourself, even in the face of criticism or setbacks. Read More>>

Miller Pyke

My ability to pivot is a powerful form of resilience because it reflects not only adaptability but also courage. Pivoting often requires letting go of one path to explore another, which takes a mix of self-awareness and trust in your instincts. It’s about recognizing when something isn’t serving you, then shifting your focus or approach to find a better way forward.

 Andrea Tait

My resilience comes from understanding that challenges are a part of life for everyone, and these challenges are meant to help us grow. I take a holistic approach to facing life’s difficulties, incorporating practices into my daily routine that build my resilience.  Read More>>

Maritza Vives

I grew up with a divorced mother with severe depression, the only times she got out of bed was to go to the bathroom, watch television and smoke, the basic care of me was done by the housekeeper and my father when he visited me and my sister once a month. Read More>>

Michelle Bohling

Growing up in a Cop household, I learned young that if I wanted something I had to grab it and hold on to it myself. A lot of the time I would be interested in something and either my mom or my brothers wouldn’t necessarily understand why I liked it, but they would still cheer me on and be proud if I won and encourage me to keep going if I lost. Read More>>

Krystal Couture

To me, resilience is the interplay of vulnerability and strength. I owe my resilience to my mom. I grew up in a rural town in northern New Hampshire. My mom and 7 other women identified a need to serve women with community healthcare. They started a practice where healthcare was available to all women and children in an underserved area and they supported women experiencing domestic violence. These 8 women were nurse practitioners, nurses (like my mom) and visionaries. Read More>>

Tim Tobitsch

My resilience comes from learning to go through hard things rather than turning away from them while masking pain and ignoring challenges. This perspective has served me well while overcoming Crohn’s disease in my twenties, overseeing four restaurants and two food trucks along with their various mishaps over the course of a two decade career as a restaurateur, losing my sister and only sibling in late 2023 to cancer while she was in the prime of her life, and conquering constant sciatic nerve pain in my left leg that began a month before my sister died and then persisted for 15 months. Read More>>

Timothy- Tk Klund

My resilience comes from my mom and my stepmom. These two ladies ate up adversity like I ate chocolate coco puffs! Regardless of the situation they were going through, they would never let you see them sweat over anything. Their Faith in GOD overcame an obstacle they went through and the same principles of Faith has been great for me to follow as well. Read More>>

Dj Chef

With any concept thats never been done before you have to stick to your vision. From the very beginning, former bosses, chefs, DJs even acquaintances have said I cant do that and DJ CHEF “its a pipedream” I used the negativity and lack of support as motivation to keep going, fine tuning and kept working on achieving my vision Read More>>

 Nyleena Aiken

I am the oldest of seven children; we grew up in a low-income, conservative Christian homeschool household. My parents were often absent, and I took on the responsibility of raising my siblings from a young age. This experience taught me how to be responsible and figure things out with little help.  Read More>>

Jaquan Kelsor

Excellent Question, I get my resilience from my extensive experience & dedication to the entertainment industry. It’s never easy, each day has its own immense challenges & obstacles. Which is good! It has helped me strengthen my sense of perseverance & adaptability. My passion for innovation & commitment to excellence in entertainment technology, entertainment media & the industry professionals that drive it all, have played a large part in building my resilience. Read More>>

Meme Styles

My resilience comes from my roots—from a legacy of strength, brilliance, and complexity that runs deep in my family. Growing up, I had this incredible mix of influences: my dad, this fierce advocate and activist who wasn’t afraid to disrupt systems to build something better, and my mom, a strategic powerhouse who broke barriers as one of the top Black women in commodities trading. Read More>>

Zakai Porter

My resilience comes from both nature and nurture. My dad has always been the type to handle his business, no matter the situation or how he’s feeling, and that mentality stuck with me from a young age. My mom too, I’ve seen her overcome challenges that seemed impossible, and she never gave up. So, I feel like perseverance is just in my blood. Read More>>

Steven Leung

Resilience is not built overnight; it is the result of years of experience, challenges, and growth. As a real estate and loan broker with over 20 years of experience, my resilience comes from my journey, my community, and my unwavering commitment to serving others. Read More>>

Imanuel Smith

I was born with it. Even at a young age I realized I was in control of my own universe and that there was nothing I couldn’t find a way to get close to if I wanted to. I remember in first grade at 5 years old, the entire school was about to take a country wide standardized test called the California Achievement Test. Read More>>

Daniel Bell

When I was in high school I could not for the life of me get on the varsity soccer program and so I would run track and cross country every season and tell myself the followng year I would join the soccer team with the added speed and endurance because that was what the coaches were saying I needed the most on the soccer field. Long story short, I ran track and field all 4 years of high school and senior year it all started to pay off.  Read More>>

Kiara Fina

Resilience has been a constant presence in my life, something I’ve had to rely on from a very young age. When my parents divorced when I was 4, I had to quickly adjust to a new way of living. But what really shaped my resilience was watching both of my parents go through this, and despite everything, they showed me, through their actions, what it means to be resilient. Read More>>

Jason Logan

When i grew up I saw my parents come through very difficult situations many times. It instilled in me that no matter what my circumstances where I could choose a good path from it. I did not have to be a victim of chance or other people’s choices that affected me in a seemingly negative way. I still had my choice to make my life what I wanted it to be.  Read More>>

Crystal Jennings

Resilience, to me, is about finding strength in the hardest moments, pushing forward even when life feels impossible, and using those experiences to fuel a purpose greater than yourself.

Growing up, I learned resilience at an early age. When my parents divorced at 13 due to my mother’s struggle with addiction, I had to step up in ways most kids don’t. Read More>>

Sergio Rincón

I believe my resilience comes from a combination of my upbringing, my desire to grow, and the challenges I’ve faced along the way. Growing up in Bucaramanga, where opportunities in the film and TV industry were scarce, I quickly learned that if I wanted to pursue my passion, I had to be resourceful and proactive.  Read More>>

Tyler Kosman

The poverty I grew up in shaped my survival mode mentality. In the early years of life, resilience was essential to just getting through the day-to-day. Now we face unpredictable and dangerous situations every day as bounty hunters and business owners. Resilience plays a huge role in our success. It was the obstacle Read More>>

Johnny Maurer

I see resilience as a defining part of who I am, especially through my journey as a musician. Being part of The Irie has taught me how to navigate challenges, adapt to setbacks, and grow stronger through them. Whether it’s managing the creative process, collaborating with diverse artists, or overcoming obstacles in the music industry, I’ve learned to stay focused, remain adaptable, and turn difficult moments into opportunities for growth.  Read More>>

MJ CALLEJAS

My resilience comes from a simple, yet powerful truth: no one can do anything for me if I don’t try first. It’s a principle that has become my compass, especially in times when everything seems difficult. It’s believing that as long as I keep trying, there’s always a chance to get ahead, to learn, to improve. And in that determination, I find strength to keep moving forward, even when the road seems endless. Read More>>

Rachid Ra Bell

I can only honestly say that it comes from being told that I wasn’t enough my entire life. I always seem to go harder after something when someone tell’s me I can’t succeed at something that is of interest to me. I always seem to have more to prove when I have told that I wasn’t enough of something. Read More>>

Matias Gonzalez

Resilience is a quality I’ve nurtured through a lifetime of transitions, challenges, and deep-rooted connections. My journey began in Chile, where I was born, and continued in Argentina, where I moved in 2014. These shifts taught me to adapt, to find strength in uncertainty, and to create a sense of belonging wherever I was. Read More>>

 MAYSUN

My resilience comes from my passion for sound and my motivation to constantly adapt. The element that connects every phase of my career has been the focus on the research and creation of music and technology. From being a drummer to a synth player, to exploring different ways to augment my drums, to exploring modular synthesis, sound design, recording, and spatial audio, I’ve always stayed interested in the process of searching. Read More>>

Kevin Sanders

Serving in the USArmy, I was taught to adopt and overcome. No matter how many changes came your way, or how difficult something was, you had no choice but to pursue onward. The mission was the most important at hand. I bring that over to my business. There have been and will always be challenges that come your way. What you do in that moment, will either make you or break you. You either succeed or fail. Failure, isn’t an option for me. I refuse to give up. Read More>>