We asked some of the most interesting entrepreneurs and creatives to open up about recent highlights from their lives – the moments that made them laugh or feel proud.
Karlo Gesner
We recently launched an EDM Night in our local city. It was not in the plans. Read More>>
Julie Navickas
Absolutely. This past summer, I signed with my literary agent, Chip Rice of WordLink, Inc.—and it was a moment that filled me with pride. What makes it so meaningful isn’t just the signing itself, but the journey that led me there. Read More>>
Beth Duke
My new novel, Anywhen, just received a top medal for General Fiction in the 2025 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest. I am especially proud of that. They’re sending me a medal I can wear around my neck, which I have threatened never to take off. It’s how people will know me in the grocery store. Read More>>
Forever Soul Live
We have been actively creating community and safe spaces in different cities for artists to network, grow, and prosper in their craft. When you see your community being built off the efforts you are providing, it is definitely a full circle moment. Read More>>
Shannon Roman
Yes! Just the other day, I was painting in my studio when my seven-year-old asked me to paint a dinosaur on his hand. After I did, he wanted to return the favor, so I helped him mix colors and let him paint on my hand while I kept working. Read More>>
Makayla George
My film ‘The Car Salesman’ recently got selected to be screened at the Women’s Film Festival in Philadelphia, so I’m super proud of that! Read More>>
Ciara Sportstalkwithcee Monroe
I am really proud that sportstalkwithcee just celebrated 5 years! I honestly never thought that I would be here, chasing my dreams and living proof that dreams do come true. Read More>>
Gehan A Cooray
One of my proudest moments took place this year when a veteran director here in New York City where I now live compared me with Alfred Drake, who was the most prolific leading man of Broadway’s Golden Age, originating the roles of Curly and Fred Graham in Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” and Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me Kate”, while also starring in the original productions of other Broadway musicals like “The King and I”, “Kismet” and “Gigi”. Read More>>
Kyla Skinner
My business, Specs by Kyla, was recently recognized by a trade magazine, Invision, as the Best Optical Retailer in 2025. I’ve been in business for 4 years now, and it was surreal to be acknowledged with this award, by my peers. Read More>>
Stacie Acevedo
My rescue cats, Lilly and Bella, remind me every day not to take myself too seriously. The other morning, in the middle of editing bird photos, Lilly decided my keyboard was her new bed while Bella stared proudly out the window as if she was on bird-watch duty. Read More>>
ANTHONY LUE
Launching The Anthony Lue Foundation has made me feel quite proud, while also laughing at myself a bit saying, don’t you already have enough going on! Read More>>
Charmy Brahmbhatt
A recent moment that made me feel incredibly proud was making my debut at Miss Universe Canada—the biggest and most prestigious pageant in the country. I’m completely new to pageantry, and as a first-time competitor, standing on that stage with 71 incredible women was humbling. Read More>>
Candace Cantu
I was recently teaching a young girl, and when she came up to say thank you after the class, the glow of her smile and the authenticity of hearing her express something she didn’t think she could do made me feel incredibly proud. She even made me a little bracelet with a hoop on it (to express the lyra). Read More>>
Charlese Milford
This year I celebrated six years as an indie author with eleven completed books, including a few audiobooks, which still amazes me by the way. I also have several works in progress in various genres and styles to see what fits for both myself and my readers. Read More>>
Sheila Steger
I feel proud of how hard I am working to get to my homestead life. I relaunched my gaming streams on Twitch and work full-time a veterinarian nurse in surgery, I work average 40 to 46 hours in the week in the hospital and stream on my days off (Friday through Sunday). Read More>>
Aamuro Kanda
I’d say I felt incredibly proud last October when I premiered my first narrative feature film in the small Minnesotan town where we shot a majority of the scenes. I must admit, this screening was a last minute dash to the finish line. We were still mixing audio in Los Angeles a week before the locked screening date. Read More>>
Miss A
I’m feeling proud and grateful for two big wins recently. At work, I was surprised with a sales award after learning I had done over $400K in sales in just one year — something I didn’t even realize I had achieved. 🎬On the creative side, I entered my travel vlogs into multiple international film festivals. It was accepted into the Southeast Asia International Film Festival. Read More>>
Ladii Patterson
I first felt truly proud when I had my billboard put up in downtown Cleveland. I had always wanted to get one and I wasn’t looking for sales just to let others know that I am a Published Author and to check my books out. Read More>>
Lisa CRITES
A few months ago, I was nominated for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame, for my work in inventing The SHOWER SHIRT. Read More>>
Mando Sallavanti
Just this past weekend, I married my high school sweetheart after almost 13 years together. The whole experience has been filled with moments that made me both laugh and feel incredibly proud. Read More>>
Yoram Solomon
One of my proudest recent moments was completing a 400-page textbook and an 80-page workbook for entrepreneurs—Is it Really a Great Idea?—in just seven weeks, working seven days a week, often 12–16 hours a day. The spark came when I was invited to the SMU Executive MBA Professor Appreciation event. Read More>>
Benjamin Dierker
This spring, my team and I wrote a new white paper providing critique and proposing reform for federal policy related to railroad safety, technology adoption, and regulatory procedures. As an independent public policy think tank, new reports can be hit or miss, with the intended audience sometimes finding them very interesting, while other times little traction comes of it. Read More>>
John Bates
Recently we were contacted by a new client that was requesting our services after purchasing a used, practically new vehicle for their growing family. The wife was due any day with their 2nd child and couldn’t take the car anywhere as she was on bed rest. She noticed a horrible smell within the car and wanted assistance with cleaning it. Read More>>
Stephanie Edwards
I’ve recently had several bookstores reach out to me about carrying my books. As an indie author, this means a lot to me. I’m always proud when my stories find a new home where more readers can connect with them. Read More>>
Amy Vitro
I was incredibly proud of our recent performance as Amor y Luz at the National Women’s Music Festival. We brought a diverse program of music, with lyrics completely in Spanish, music spanning multiple genres and largely written by women. Read More>>
Jud Bergeron
One of the many ways I connect, and likely the most profound connection I have with my kids is our passion for live music. We see so many bands I can’t even keep up. This past weekend my 14 year old daughter (Storey) and I saw Paul Simon, Shannon and the Clams, Bratmobile and Ben Kweller over 3 days. Read More>>
Charmain Taylor
A recent moment that made me laugh is I was with a colleague and said “you are giving me Elf vibes.” -Colleague “Whst would my elf name be?” Me: “I am unsure, I haven’t figured it out yet.” Colleague: “What about me being Mrs.Claus?” Me (Laughing historically) “Whoa! You can’t just BE Mrs. Claus! You CAN be the head elf before you get to Mrs. Read More>>
Chrystyan D. Cross
My podcast & brand ThaMonthly recently hit the 3 year mark (May, 2025). 2 Seasons. 24 Episodes. Created a spinoff show from the main idea. Over 3K followers/subscribers across all platforms. Speaker & panelist opportunities. Awards and Advocacy work. Lobbying for Reproductive rights in Washington D.C. and beyond. If someone told me this was the trajectory in 2022, I would’ve definitely laughed. Read More>>
Shaun Harris
Yes, actually. Recently, I joined a mutual aid group in my hometown of Tucson, Arizona, where we provide food, clothing, and other support services to unhoused community members. It’s something I find incredibly meaningful—not just because of the impact we’re making, but because I get to connect with people on a human level. Read More>>
