Derick Nana Mbrah Born with a vision for a mission , I am acomplishing my
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Are you walking a path—or wandering?
Tracy Slepcevic I am absolutely walking a path. It hasn’t always been a straight or
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Saisha Monét My true identity- my identity found through Christ Jesus! I would still be
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Chikodinaka (Kodi) Ejiogu Man, there are so many things I would tell my younger self.
Is the public version of you the real you?
Hazel Jones The public version is a more serious version of me. The public me
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Karla Schulze-Dyer I used to believe that running a retail store was a bad idea,
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Erika Staub One of the most misunderstood aspects of being an entrepreneur and makeup artist
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Kafele Herring Awake at 2:30am – 2 workouts – 4 goals accomplished in my business
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Annie Brown This question cracks me up. A few years back, I bought some tap
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
kittie KaBoom Yes! Many times, and I used to wonder what my therapist meant when
Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Anquetta Johnson My most recent moment that made me feel proud was winning my first
What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
Milly Baine That you must be thin, white, rich, and cis to have a beautiful
Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before
What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
Sometimes a key moment can make a world of difference in our lives. Those moments
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of
What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger
Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
The answer to whether you are walking or wandering often changes from season to season
What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
Coffee? Workouts? Hitting the snooze button 14 times? Everyone has their morning ritual and we
What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them
What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
Almost everything is multisided – including the occurrences that give us pain. So, we asked
What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
Every industry has its myths—stories insiders repeat until they sound like truth. But behind the
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at
Who taught you the most about work?
Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
With all the focus on success it’s easy to overlook the valuable lessons we can
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Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible
Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than
What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
If you asked your best friends what really drives you—what they think matters most in
What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become
What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
Over the past decade, we have been profoundly impacted by the wisdom of the community.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
Our deepest wounds often shape us as much as our greatest joys. The pain we
When do you feel most at peace?
In a culture that often celebrates hustle and noise, peace can feel rare. Yet, peace
What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some
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We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and
Are you walking a path—or wandering?
The answer to whether you are walking or wandering often changes from season to season
What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
We’ve been working on our publication and platform for almost a decade because we deeply