Highlighter Series

For game and technical designer Yitong Hu, the power of games lies in their ability to

For Shaykara Webster, launching Salvation Private Home Care was both a professional mission and a deeply personal calling.

For Misha, tattoos don’t have to exist as isolated pieces on the body. Through what he

We asked some of the hardest working artists, creatives and entrepreneurs we know to open

Sometimes just seeing resilience can change out mindset and unlock our own resilience. That’s our

Core to our mission is building a more compassionate and generous world and so we

Confidence can open doors and is at the heart of so many amazing success stories

Our team is mostly comprised of optimists and we are often asked where all this

Many of the most impressive entrepreneurs and creatives in our community exhibit a high degree

“Empathy is about finding echoes of another person in yourself.” – Mohsin Hamid We believe

We asked some of the most productive entrepreneurs and creatives out there to open up

“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse Even with all the courage in the world, every

As the prevalence of mental health issues increases and affects an ever larger number of

Almost everything that’s changed the world in a positive way has been an unreasonable idea.

We’re beyond fortunate to have built a community of some of the most creative artists,

Between Hustle Culture, Work-From-Home, and other trends and changes in the work and business culture,

Self-doubt and imposter syndrome have stopped far too many talented folks from going for their

One of the most beautiful characteristics about America is the ability we have to fall,

Core to our mission is helping our audience and community reach their full potential and

From Indecisive to Confident: developing decision-making skills Jess Thompson I developed my decision-making skills by

Risk-taking is at the heart of making a difference, but often we’ve been conditioned to

Effective communication is at the heart of so many successful projects, relationships, and endeavors. Given

Even as there is a growing recognition for the need for representation, there are still

For Lynn Tang, the mission behind the UMFF is rooted in connection. As the festival prepares for its

For Kimberly Beebe, photography became something deeper when she followed her pull toward documenting birth. After

For Kaylei Ibarra Blackmoon, wellness is about far more than physical exercise—it’s about creating an experience

For multidisciplinary creative Jim Harper, a career built across television, hospitality, publishing, and brand design is

For Shamika Smith, hair has never just been a job — it’s been a calling

After working with more than 1,000 women entrepreneurs, Crissy Conner began noticing a common risk: many founders

For Melanie Sue Hicks, leadership and storytelling are two sides of the same mission: helping people

For Vincent Ledvina, the northern lights are more than a spectacle—they’re a gateway into understanding the

For SABS, the release of she goes marks a deeply personal step in her artistic

For Whitney and Chez, the success of The Shelf King didn’t come from big marketing

For Alexis Quintal, six years of building Rosarium has clarified one thing: impact matters as much as momentum.

For Jasmine Hall El, relaunching Strong, Pure & Simple wasn’t about growth for growth’s sake—it was about alignment.

With the release of Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors Vol. 4, Michelle Jewsbury continues to amplify survivor

With a March 13 performance at The Lost Church and a return to the iconic Tiny Telephone on the