Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.
Mathangi Swaminathan
Yes, especially at the beginning of building something new. I felt it when we launched Parity Lab’s Global Fellowship, and I feel it even more strongly now with Project Greenlight. There’s a massive gap I keep encountering, especially among people in their twenties: How do you actually know what a healthy relationship feels like? Read More>>
Sarah Nimalan
Yes, I absolutely am excited about all of the opportunities that we are embarking on this year! There are a couple of new exciting things happening in the coming months which will be announced soon. However, what I am most excited for, is something that has been developing behind the scenes. Read More>>
Jada Lee
Yes. Everything I do, I do with passion and precision. I give my all not for accolades or praise, but because I know what I’m capable of and I hold myself to a high standard. Along this journey, I’ve learned that if you live for the applause, you’ll also suffer when it’s taken away. Read More>>
R.H. Bird
Almost always. I love these questions. Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions. Whether they’re made up of material goods, money, power or any other idolatry. We need to guard against greed and jealousy. We’re all here for such a short period – about eighty years at the most. What did Julius Caesar desire? Read More>>
Julia Popescu
I think fads are informed by technology, social media, industry execs, etc. Shifts are rumblings in the collective unconscious that you see reflected in the fads, but ultimately they are present in more subliminal, less discernible patterns of human behavior. I pay no conscious attention to fads. Read More>>
Batista Gremaud
If immortality were real, I would see it as a responsibility to live in a way that reflects what I’m building. Preservation, to me, isn’t about resisting change—it’s about coherence. Walking the talk. Allowing the body, nervous system, and inner life to remain aligned enough to serve as a living example of what’s possible. Everything meaningful I’ve witnessed begins with the individual. Read More>>
Dr. Letitia Wright
A solution to homelessness everywhere around the world. Not just shelters or temporary fixes, but a real, sustainable system that addresses the root causes, and give mental health support, addiction services, job training, affordable housing that actually respects people’s dignity. Read More>>
Amber Henderson
If immorality were real I would build a studio at the top of a mountain or elevated space and learn to play different musical instruments. I love music it’s so powerful. I recently saw an interview with musician Yo- Yo Ma he described music as energy. Read More>>
Jaida Foreman
I would stop working my day job or looking for other “survival work” and just completely focus on my craft. Huh. That’s a very eye opening question! I’d rather live my last theoretical years completely devoted to what I love instead of trying to make ends meet while fitting it in when I can. Read More>>
Christine Blystone
I think Velvetback customers would miss an artful, poetic gateway into plant wisdom—one that turns everyday objects into rituals and helps people make meaning with the magic already around them. Through oracle cards, books, flower essences, and incense, Velvetback offers a gentle invitation into relationship with plants that is intuitive, creative, and deeply personal. Read More>>
Gina Maas
If I retired tomorrow, my customers could absolutely find another talented potter to buy pottery from. What I think they would miss most are the experiences. They’d miss coming out to the country, working with clay, and making pottery under the stars. They’d miss the feeling of slowing down, being present, and creating something with their hands. Read More>>
Bobbie Mills
If I retired tomorrow, I believe my clients would miss having a coach who understands the real assistant principal role—not the job description on paper, but the lived experience. Someone who has walked in their shoes, understands the tension of being second-in-command, and knows how to help them lead with confidence, clarity, and credibility before they ever receive the principal title. Read More>>
Andrea Walker
This season is asking me to trust my voice, my experience, and the work I’ve already done. It’s calling me to lead boldly, set clear intentions, and take up space in rooms I once felt the need to earn my way into quietly. What once felt intimidating now feels necessary. Read More>>
L’erin Gaines
For a long time, I focused on building Black Diamond Consultations quietly. Learning. Practicing. Making mistakes in private. What I am being called to do now is to step forward more consistently and speak with clarity about discipline, money, and responsibility – without softening the message to make it easier to receive. Early on, I was careful not to be misunderstood. Read More>>
Streets Soprano
I’m chasing a dream, a vision, generational wealth. Not only for me, but for my family and team too. Stopping is not an option because too many people are watching & want us to win. There’s a new rapper out everyday, but with us- it’s all about longevity. Read More>>
Kelly Castro
Everyday I chase my dream of building a company that provides stable and meaningful employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I started Carson’s Cookie Dough two and a half years ago with that mission, after finding out that the unemployment rate for autistic adults is over 80%. This terrified me, since my son Carson is on the autism spectrum. Read More>>
Jacquie Chandler
Inspired by EI, I’m investing my artistic expressions in projects and programs that take time to take root. And open to co-creating with others also feeling this cultural portal open. Earth-based education, regenerative tourism models, children’s media, songs, and game-based learning, isn’t designed for quick adoption or instant metrics. It’s designed to grow slowly, the way healthy ecosystems do. Read more>>
Riccardo Alessandrin
Unfortunately, as a child, I suffered a lot, and I thought I was the problem, different from everyone else, and never able to do anything in life. But there’s always been a part of me that has and continues to fight and never gives up.Read More>>
Jordan Allen
Roughly 60% of US adults have never seen a magician performed live in their lifetime. Despite that demand for magicians is the highest it’s ever been due to promotion on TV, film & pop culture – many US adults will never see a magician live. Read More>>
Andre Darville
I think the biggest thing people get wrong about us is that they think we’re just a ‘tech’ company selling hardware. In reality, we are a Trust company. Think about it: Every time you buy medicine for your kids, a high-end pair of sneakers, or even your favorite bottle of wine, you’re taking a leap of faith. Read More>>
Arthur Lindsell
Views and followers = Money and success.’ To an extent, this is true; however, I believe that for a social media creator, the real mark of success is the ability to develop a cult following and build a solid audience of truly devoted followers. Every creator may have fifteen minutes of fame, but the important thing is to avoid being forgotten afterward. Read More>>
Ashley Korff
I think most entrepreneurs are struggling with quite a bit, but they won’t ever say it. Too many people contribute to the ‘be a business owner, quit your 9-5, I’m a nobody & I did it so you can’ noise, but nobody really wants to address the relentless, unforgiving work it takes to make even one sale. You get judged by everyone. Read More>>
Lanell Gray
I think people might misunderstand my legacy by focusing only on the music I release, when in reality it’s also about the creative impact I’ve had behind the scenes — helping artists shape their sound, mentoring others, and pushing the boundaries of music production. Read More>>
Luigie ‘LUGO’ Gonzalez
I think what people may most misunderstand about my legacy is assuming that it’s defined primarily by success, credits, or visibility. While those things exist, they’re not the core of what I care about or what I hope lasts. The real legacy I’m building is about intention, impact, and the way music can help people reconnect with themselves. Read More>>
DAndre J. Herron
What people will most misunderstand about my legacy is trying to reduce it to a single chapter instead of the full story. I’m a complex person who has lived many lives. Between the ages of 13 and 29, I experienced things that shaped my perception of life in ways that aren’t typical or easily explained. Read More>>
