We’ve shared some incredible stories of resilience below that we hope will help you on your journey towards building up your resilience.
Stacey Lundquist
Everything bad that has happened in my life has added to my resilience. Let me explain… over the years I have been directly impacted by the bad decisions of a boss or a group of bosses, and, at the time, it was impossible to see what good could come of it. Read More>>
Jeehye Shin
I’ve spent most of my life working and living on my own, so I learned early on how to rely on myself. People joke that I don’t worry about anything, but the truth is the opposite—I’m the type whose thoughts can spiral endlessly. Read More>>
Tommi Aura
I get my resilience from my mother. I watched my mother be the bread winner for our family and work really long hours to make sure we had a good childhood. Her love language is gift giving and as a child, every Christmas was special and I never went without. She’s a very selfless and resilient woman and that inspires me to keep going today. Read More>>
Ashlyn Snow
I get my resilience from my desire to make the world a more beautiful place. Growing up, life had its share of challenges & that darkness helped mold me to look out for the beauty in life, no matter how simple. Read More>>
Uros Markovic
People say that diamonds are made under pressure, and I think that’s how life works in general. You have to fail a million times before you reach success. Unfortunately, in today’s world, it’s easy to show your highs and hide your lows, so people get the impression that success comes easily. Read More>>
ANDREA MARTINS
I was reading all the topics above, and I believe my journey has touched or somehow navigated through most, maybe even all of them. In my case, everything began in a marriage where I slowly disappeared, becoming depressed, burned out, and numb. I still don’t know how I found the courage to leave, especially carrying a huge debt that still hasn’t been paid. Read More>>
Dr. Tomekia (EdD) Manning
I learned resilience by watching my role model who is my mother. Although she endured a lot of problems during her upbringing and young adult life, she still managed to raise 6 girls, put us through school during tough times. No matter the circumstance, she spoke positive things into us daily and she always kept the faith. Read More>>
Sean Alan Mazur
My resilience comes from a life that has tested me at every stage. I was the first child of a teen mother, entered foster care, and was adopted into a physically and emotionally abusive home. After that adoption disrupted, I was re-adopted at age 11. Read More>>
Matt Hausmann
I’ve been working in the film and TV industry since 1996 in an environment that’s fast-paced and fiercely competitive. Over the years, I’ve learned resilience through job hunting, script submissions, contests, and the search for representation. Most of the time, you never hear back after sending screenplays or query letters. You have to rise above it, not take it personally, and keep pushing forward. Read More>>
Brée Nachelle Hill
I get my resilience from my family. My grandparents were blue-collar workers in Baltimore, and they showed me what steady grit looks like. They got up every day and did what needed to be done, no excuses. My mom was the first in our family to go to college, and from her I learned possibility. Read More>>
Kayleigh Willis
I got my resilience from playing sports. I was a two-sport varsity athlete in high school (swimming and softball) and had the honor of playing D1 softball for UNC at Greensboro. My first experience of overcoming failure was when I joined my high school swim team. I was not the fastest swimmer, and practices were long and grueling. Read More>>
Yufei Phoebe Fu
When I was working on my thesis film, my life was split between two worlds—one filled with creativity and collaboration, and another consumed by a heavy family lawsuit. It was the first time I had to balance my aspirations with real-world responsibilities. My family’s business was at risk. My mental health was hanging by a thread. Read More>>
Lisa Laniewski
I think I recognize that so many people have faced challenges from which they truly questioned whether they could move forward. Read More>>
Kathy Borie
Being the daughter of Portuguese immigrants who came here in the 70’s with a few bucks in their pocket and not knowing the language, I learned resiliency early on. My father bought a gas station and became a small business owner and my parents learned English by watching the news. I’m proud to be a 2nd generation small business owner. Read More>>
Jaime Umphenour
Resilience is a choice. When situations happen that knock you down, we have the choice to wallow or get up and keep moving forward. For most of my life, business and personally, there has been alot of dusting off! My choice to keep getting up is deeply rooted in my faith. Read More>>
Ballpark!
We’ve been around in the scene just long enough to see a lot of bands around us crumble, and truly, we think the thing that really makes us different is the willingness to work toward something together. It’s quite difficult to have honest conversations about how we think a song should go, or how it should sound, etc. Read More>>
ELI BERCHAN
I draw my resilience from a life that’s required strength at every chapter. I grew up in war zones, where uncertainty lived right outside your door and you learned early that you either adapt or you don’t survive. That environment shaped my mindset long before I even understood what resilience meant. Read More>>
Monique Johnson
I stay grounded and resilient because of where I come from and what I’ve had to push through. My strength didn’t show up overnight it was built from real life, real lessons, and real responsibilities. Every setback taught me how to stand taller, think sharper, and lead with intention. That’s why I move the way I move at Downtown Hott Radio. Read More>>
Ikram Najid
I think my resilience comes from a mix of where I come from, what I’ve had to overcome, and the vision I’m building. I’m an immigrant from morocco who moved here young, and nothing was ever handed to me, not stability, not resources, not a clear path. So I learned early that if I wanted something, I had to create it myself. Read More>>
Ahmet Amanov
My resilience comes from starting over in a new country and learning how to adapt, grow, and build a future from the ground up. When I came to the United States, nothing was familiar — the language, the culture, the education system, even the smallest things required learning again. Balancing school, work, and supporting my family pushed me to develop discipline and patience very quickly. Read More>>
Nikayla Benbow
Wow, let me first start by saying the question selection has me in a chokehold!! Such amazing questions that fit perfectly with my journey. However, this particular question stood out to me the most. I would honestly say my resilience was birthed out of multiple seasons of suffering, hardships, losses, disappointments, frustrations, and more. Read More>>
tiara wiley-king
I get my resilience from the women and men who raised me. I come from a two-parent household where my dad was the protector and my mom was the steady force. When my father passed, I watched my mother transform overnight into the breadwinner, the backbone, and the problem-solver. Read More>>
Patsy Lupton
Whew, now that’s a question I’ve been avoiding for a lifetime. At the tender age of thirty-one, I feel like I’ve lived so many lives already and the only way I have managed to make it through each trial and tribulation is due to my resilience. I wholeheartedly believe I get my resilience from my mother! Read More>>
AshLeigh Brodin
For me, resilience isn’t something I muster alone—it’s something I draw from the people and beliefs that shape me. My faith and spirituality are my grounding force. They guide me, center me, and remind me of the bigger picture when challenges feel overwhelming. Without that foundation, I’m not sure I’d be where I am today. Read More>>
Martinez Finney
Honestly, my resilience comes from everything I’ve lived through. Growing up, my parents divorced, and I watched my mom raise my brother and me on her own. I saw her struggle, but I never once saw her quit, and that stuck with me. I’ve been through heartbreaks, dealt with racism, and the most recent one was tearing my Achilles. Read More>>
Sophie Sargent
The word “no” has never shut me down — it’s ignited me. Since I was young, that pushback has fueled my curiosity and my refusal to quit. At 12, I earned my black belt in karate after seven years of discipline, sweat, and grit. Read More>>
Lara Janicello
My resilience comes from knowing exactly why I started LA Singles in the first place. I saw a problem, I wanted to fix it, and I wasn’t afraid to build something from the ground up alone. When you’re running a business by yourself, you don’t have the luxury of giving up. Read More>>
Eleny Reyes
I get my resilience from my mom. She came to the United States from Cuba at just 16 years old, arriving without loved ones and stepping into a life that was anything but easy. She became a mother at 16, faced challenges most people never have to imagine, and still found the strength to keep moving forward. Read More>>
Lizbeth Cervantes
I get my resilience from the love and support given to me by everyone around me. I am so thankful to have such a powerful and loving support system amongst my family and friends. Another reason why I am so resilient is because my customers give me encouraging and supportive feedback that helps keep me happy and very motivated. Read More>>
Dr. Kristian Edwards
My resilience comes from a lifetime of realizing just how powerful my own mind is. At some point I recognized that my thoughts shape my reality—what I choose to focus on, how I interpret a setback, and whether I let something disturb my peace. Every mistake, challenge, or even tragedy became less of a punishment and more of a classroom. Read More>>
Becca Barnet
Growing up, I heard the term ‘starving artist’ quite a bit. Ultimately I was supported by my family, but my parents had initially not loved the idea of attending art school and choosing art as a career path. I am only really good at making art, and it brings me a lot of joy, so in my mind there was no other alternative. Read More>>
Jacqueline Kopito
I get my resilience from experience. Life has knocked me down more than once, but each time I’ve learned how to rise a little stronger. I remind myself that setbacks don’t define me—they shape me. So even when things get tough, I refuse to stay down. Read More>>
Yaneli Sainz
My resilience comes from an entire life of lessons. Ever since I was a kid I was going through things that I didn’t even realize most people weren’t experiencing. At the time it didn’t feel tragic or dramatic it was just the intensity of my life. I never sat there feeling sorry for myself because I didn’t know anything else. Read More>>
MiMi Klaproth
My resilience comes from navigating seasons of challenge that taught me how to rise, rebuild, and keep moving with purpose. My work ethic is rooted in deep commitment to serve others with integrity and excellence, no matter what I’m facing. I show up faithfully every day and am fueled by my passion to help others transform their lives through intention, faith, and consistent action. Read More>>
Keya Trivedi
My resilience comes from a combination of inner strength and the values I have absorbed over time. A big part of it comes from my dad and his influence shaped the way I handle pressure, stay grounded, and keep moving forward even when things get difficult. Read More>>
Olayinka Temilade
I get my resilience from my deep passion for storytelling through thread and my belief that every stitch holds meaning. The process can be slow and demanding, but I see challenges as part of the journey. I also draw strength from my faith, my roots, and the support of those who believe in my work. Read More>>
Quyen Phan
Resilience, to me, is the ability to recover from or adjust to adversity, trauma, and stress. It’s more than just ‘bouncing back’—it’s about adapting to challenges, maintaining your sense of self, and sometimes even growing in ways you didn’t expect. I’ve come to see it as both an innate trait and a skill that can be strengthened through experience, learned behaviors, and a positive mindset. Read More>>
