We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside.
Adina Salinger
I’ve been quietly helping to build a community of floral designers and flower farmers up here in the Bellingham/Mount Baker area! Read More>>
Tara Struss
I’m most proud of building habits for myself little by little that only I can see that feel the difference of initially-and then maybe they show up to others overtime. Recently, in the past year, I was having some very challenging struggles with anxiety-and it’s probably not a coincidence that I had fallen off HARD with my daily mediation practice simultaneously. Read More>>
Franziska Pugh
Emotional stability. It’s not the glamorous part of entrepreneurship, but it’s the foundation of everything I’ve built. Behind every launch, client win, or creative idea was a version of me learning to stay grounded through chaos – to lead with clarity instead of reaction. Read More>>
Maria Glezelli
What I’m most proud of building, is SecretSync, a little jewel that protects other valuables. You can place it in a safe alongside your other jewellery, wear it inside a bag, or let it hang as an accessory. If someone tries to take your bag or jewelry, SecretSync lets you trace its location in real time. Read More>>
Peter Adelaja
It how I’m working on several ideas in different mediums and discipline, but everything is connected to my central goal and philosophy. Read More>>
Marianna Farag
In 2024, when I learned that my mother had been diagnosed with dementia, I made the difficult decision to close my restaurant in Kingston, Jamaica, and return to Paris, France—“home,” in its own way—to be closer to her. My restaurant had been an overnight success, everything I had ever dreamed of, but being there for my mom felt like the only choice that mattered. Read More>>
Wilfred La Salle
I am building and revolutionizing independent filmmaking. I’m simply an ordinary man from the Bronx who grew up in the projects and decided to chase a dream. I didn’t ask for permission. I pursued it without money, without investors, without sponsors, and without any financial backing. Read More>>
chris anthony
proud of building a business that is helping other entrepreneurs reach their goals with my creativity Read More>>
Eli Kisko
I would say a relationship with Jesus. Recently I found my way back to Christianity and it completely changed the trajectory of my life. My entire identity used to be my work and traits as a ‘creative’ person. Read More>>
Anne Billings
For years, I have wanted to be a full-service photographer where I provide quality prints, albums, and wall art to my clients. This dream was on my heart when a client showed me a print from their session from a cheap box store like Walgreens. I was devastated when I saw it! Read More>>
Ariel Smith
Ahhh, this is an amazing question! I would say I’m most proud of building ME. Last year, around this time, was one of the hardest moments of my life. I was battling Depression, Suicidal Ideations, Anxiety – you name it. Read More>>
Nija Spencer
One thing that I am building or have already built is my mental health organization, The Black Therapeutic League. The purpose of the league is a safe haven curated for black students to vent, educate & persevere through mental health and its stigmas. Read More>>
CAROLINA PANOFF
Unshakable self-love, and the ability to speak kindly to myself. I used to have a horrible inner critic and the flavor of of my self-awareness was rooted in shame. I now meet myself with compassionate understanding. People think we can shame ourselves into change and healing… I used to… but in fact it just keeps us stuck. Read More>>
Claudine Diamond
There is the seen and then there is the ripple effect that is for the most part unseen. In 2023 I started throwing ‘Call to Artists’ parties. The first party involved me asking a few artist friends to my house and inviting them to paint on one large canvas together. Four artists participated at the first party. Read More>>
