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.
R Réal Vargas Alanis
¡Buenos días! Thank you for having and oh my gosh, yes! I just finished a project I was a producer for not too long ago that I am really proud of! I was a producer for ITMéxico and Bridging Turtle Island. Read more>>
Lauren Wilson
Yes! After two years of perfecting my homemade ice cream recipes, I finally published them on my website for folks to purchase. Read more>>
Asanda Hanabe
Ooooh yes my daughters end year report for grade seven made me an extremely proud mom…she really worked hard and all by herself…I’m extremely happy no words can even describe how proud Iam she said she would and she sure did. 😭🥰 Read more>>
Angela Auriti
Something that has been making me feel proud lately are my students. I work with the same group of adults for three hours every week and I have seen them persevere and grow in such amazing ways. Read more>>
Christopher Coderre
Lately, I’ve been feeling incredibly proud and excited as I prepare to bring a brand-new show to the public—starting on YouTube and eventually expanding to major streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, HBO, Hulu, and Paramount. The project is called “The Soul of Connection,” and it centers on something deeply meaningful: helping couples strengthen the emotional and psychological bonds at the heart of their relationships. Read more>>
Samantha Carroll
Recently, we had two of our Board of AdviseHERS cohort participants join boards of directors! Witnessing the ‘aha’ moments that led to these positions has been a true gift. Read more>>
Samantha Salmeron
Absolutely! Last month I threw an album release party for my latest project “The One W the Horns” in Woodside, Queens NY! It was a total success. I decorate the venue myself, and had goodie bags available for those who RSVP’d. we even had catering and infused baked goods upon arrival. Read more>>
Jim Fong
A recent moment that made me feel really proud was getting my YouTube plaque for 100,000 subscribers. When I started the channel, I figured it would be slow growth, maybe 10k or 20k in 2025 if I was consistent. I never saw myself as a “YouTuber,” just a real estate guy sharing what I wish I knew when I started. Read more>>
Nicole Swope
Yes! My daughter’s wedding was last weekend in Pittsburgh (wedding at Heinz Chapel, reception at The Pennsylvanian). We were so proud of her and her new husband! So many laughs, tears, and beautiful memories to last a lifetime. Read more>>
Jus NBL
Finally getting better recording equipment a few months ago. I also did my first live performance in awhile I also got on the radio twice since re releasing everything since the equipment upgrade. Read more>>
Olumide Oyewunmi
I was overwhelmed by the support from friends, fellow creatives, and attendees who cheered me on after I presented my SS26 collection at London Fashion Week. Read more>>
Kyle Countuh
Recently I’ve been receiving a tremendous amount of support naturally which makes me very proud because it takes time to really develop & organize things in the crafts I love to do & it makes me laugh at the same time because everything is very organic & I choose to grow organically overtime since I started back producing & actually making my own type of music & stuff everything grew overtime Read more>>
Jamie Fogle
I recently envisioned myself as a customer in my own business. As if I was coming for the very first time. I looked around at all the beautiful annd eclectic mix of art that represented so many different people and I thought wow, this is really cool and I can’t believe I created this. Read more>>
Tanya Lyons
Recently I have experience a moment that made me feel very proud. In September the Montreal Museum of Fine Art re-opened their Decorative Arts and Design collection with a new permanent exhibition titled. ‘ From the Functional to the Fabulous – 600 years of Decorative Arts and Design’ curated by Rachel Gotlieb. I am honoured to have my piece ‘Golden Gown’ in this collection. Read more>>
MAI TY
I worked with Hero Delano, who’s known for his work on “Back to Texas” off Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion: Long Bed. Collaborating with him gave me a firsthand look at professional-level production and vocal engineering. His attention to melody, texture, and emotion in every mix really helped elevate my sound and sharpen my creative direction.<br> Read more>>
Carlos Anthony
Absolutely. Just the other day—October 15th, 2025—I was on the phone with a friend I originally met years ago in a writing workshop. We were pen pals back then, the only two men in a weeks-long cohort, bonding over trauma and trying to write our way into something better. Read more>>
Marie Alessi
I just delivered my speech ‘Beyond Grief’ on stage of the Sydney Opera House in October – with my boys in the audience. A rather proud moment. In the same week I published my 4th book ‘My Person Died – What Now?, where my sons have co-written a chapter. Such a proud moment for the family! Read more>>
Sage Wolf
I recently passed 100,000 subscribers on my Winners Live Forever YouTube channel. Almost exactly half a decade after posting my very first video. It was a very surreal moment of realization to dreams becoming a reality. I remember watching YouTubers do unboxing videos for their play button as a kid and wishing it was me and now here I am with my very own. Read more>>
JL Schwartz
I was incredibly proud to be accepted into the Shiro Oni Artist Residency in Onishi, Japan, and it became one of the most remarkable experiences of my life. Being embedded in this rural community for six weeks allowed us to fully experience the local culture and learn about its folklore. I will never forget the warmth and generosity of the people. Read more>>
Kirstenq Agresta Copely
The most recent moment that made me feel proud was learning that my album, KURUVINDA, has been nominated for a GRAMMY® Award in the category Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant. This is my second nomination (the first was for my 2023 album Aquamarine in the same category) and this one feels just as elating and humbling. Read more>>
Trevor Rhodes
I have continued to grow the business that started as a food truck into 3 locations inside the Bluebird market. Pizza at Melody’s Trattoria, burgers at Chef Daddy’s Grill and Chinese at Ginger Palace. We have had such an amazing and supportive following that who has made us who we are today! For that we thank everyone who had helped us progress to this point. Read more>>
