Stories & Perspectives on Resilience Building

We’ve shared some incredible stories of resilience below that we hope will help you on your journey towards building up your resilience.

Hunter Deng

The harshness and instability of the film industry are well-recognized. Every year, countless individuals enter the industry with dreams, and many also choose to leave. Particularly in Los Angeles, a global hub of the film industry, the competition is fierce, with each professional vying against some of the world’s finest filmmakers. Read more>>

Delisha Ledford

Resilience is knowing when you hear no, you can’t do it or your not experienced enough it makes you question if your good enough for the task. When the odds are stacked against you many times over, the determination and resilience to fight through the adversity of life’s challenges.  Read more>>

Roberta Vommaro

I feel there is a sweet balance between resilience and forcing things. The current rhetoric around “going with the flow” can end up being an excuse to not try – to basically just go with what everyone else is doing, or to give up at the sight of the first obstacle, as minuscule as it can be. Of course, I’m quite aware of the opposite tendency, where one gets so used to trying hard that they can’t possibly imagine the best-case scenario. Read more>>

Frenchaire Gardner

My resilience is deeply rooted in a combination of my personal experiences, family influence, and an unwavering belief in my purpose. Life has thrown numerous challenges my way, from dealing with the absence of my parents during my formative years to facing rejection and microaggressions throughout school and adulthood. These experiences have been tough, but they have also been invaluable in building my inner strength. Each obstacle has taught me to persevere, adapt, and find ways to overcome adversity. Read more>>

Dr. Fabiola Riobe

My resilience is a gift handed down from the strong women in my family. My grandmother, who had little formal education, inherently understood the value of knowledge and instilled this wisdom as the matriarch of our family. She was a beacon of strength, showing us that education could elevate us beyond our immediate circumstances. Read more>>

Emily Collins

I have learned a lot about resilience recently and I believe it is deeply rooted in adaptation, healing, and, for me, creating. I graduated from Clemson University with my Masters of Fine Arts and my final thesis exhibition was based around my experience and research on emotional abuse, its physiological and psychological effects, and transforming this experience into art.  Read more>>

Becki Dennis

In a way, I’ve always felt like a underdog who hasn’t had things come easily, so I’ve had to hustle to make things happen. Since a young age, I was rejected from theatre and dance groups that I auditioned for, and in college when I was a musical theatre major I wasn’t cast in my school shows either, so I sought out opportunities to perform outside of school.  Read more>>

Johnny Jay Lee

This is a tricky question. Some days I feel more resilient than others. The short answer? I failed. What I mean by that is, I had a very lofty goal I worked towards for years. Like… seven years. In some ways my whole life. With this hyper specific goal in mind—I got up every day I worked towards it and did everything I could to become the expert in the room on the subject. Read more>>

Navah Paskowitz-Asner

I was born to a very unusual family. I have eight older brothers . we were the first surfing family in basically the world my father who was a Stanford educated doctor gave it all up when he met my mom a half Apache half Spanish 6 foot tall, opera singer, they eventually had nine children and we traveled around the world in our 21 foot camper. I had such an unusual childhood they made a documentary about my life called surf wise. Read more>>

Eileen Uribe

I was born into a world that expected me to be a statistic. As a product of two parents who
struggled with addiction, my early childhood trauma proved to be a great source of resilience. I
moved constantly, growing up in foster and group homes. I endured many obstacles at a very
young age; being a single mother, going to school full time, and working several jobs to support
my children.  Read more>>

Alexander Cadena

My resilience boils down to my commitment to the long term vision of success I see for myself and for my business. From the moment I set foot on this entrepreneurial rollercoaster, I’ve had to be laser-focused not the vision of where I want to steer this ship, a vision that’s as clear as day, even when things get rough. Read more>>

Lani Dizon

Resilience isn’t just a skill; it’s become the very essence of my journey—a journey that began with profound loss but blossomed into a testament of strength and determination. At the young age of 12, I was faced with the heart-wrenching loss of my father to cancer. This pivotal moment ignited a fire within me, a drive to make a meaningful difference in the realm of healthcare. Initially drawn to the field of medicine, I immersed myself in nursing programs and medical courses, eager to contribute to healing others. Read more>>

Gerardine Pierre

My journey through past challenges has enabled me to develop a mindset that perceives setbacks as opportunities for growth. Engaging in inner work, such as mindfulness practice and maintaining a balanced lifestyle, has been crucial in enhancing my emotional and mental resilience. Read more>>

Saadia Khan

As an entrepreneur, my resilience stems from a deep-seated passion for my vision and an unwavering belief in its potential. Every setback is a lesson, every failure a stepping stone. I draw strength from my support network of mentors, family, and like-minded peers who inspire and challenge me. Read more>>

Arshiya Farheen

My resilience comes from a combination of personal experiences, professional challenges, and the environments in which I grew up and now operate. Here are some examples of my sources : 1. Early Life Experiences: People growing up in India typically do not have a very structured and planned day to day life. It’s normal to be faced with setbacks, unexpected circumstances and because of this, we learn crucial coping mechanisms and problem-solving skills that are valuable in high-pressure environments like professional kitchens. Read more>>

Talonnie Granger

My resilience stems from a combination of personal experiences, a strong support network, and a proactive mindset. Through facing and overcoming various challenges, I’ve learned to cultivate a positive attitude and stay focused on solutions. I draw strength from the encouragement of friends, family, peers and mentors, who have been instrumental in helping me navigate difficult times. Read more>>

Thomas Augusto dos Santos Claro

The most important treasure I have in my life is my family, where I find safety, support, comfort, inspiration, motivation, and much more. My resilience also comes from them, as well as my strength to keep moving forward and to overcome all the challenges and obstacles that are part of my journey.  Read more>>

KG!

I always think to myself, “I never want to wonder what if”. All it takes is one right person to hear my art and if I stop they might never hear it. Read more>>

Lucinda Bruce

I suffered a spinal injury at the age of 26 which I battled with for two years before having to quit my job because I could not work at the same capacity I could before the injury. Shortly after quitting, I was diagnosed with Cancer which took another two years of my life to be cleared from, thankfully, only requiring surgery and no other forms of treatment. I saw myself as extremely lucky. Read more>>

Rochelle Nash-Newton

I believe my resilience has been influenced by a combination of factors. My mother, my grandmother, and just my sheer determination to succeed. My personality traits, such as optimism, flexibility, and a strong sense of purpose have contributed to my resilience. The supportive relationships I have with my mother and had with my amazing grandmother who was an English teacher. Read more>> 

Heather Robinson

My resilience comes from my faith. Without Jesus, I know I would not be here to tell the story of how I overcame the many obstacles I’ve endured Romans 8:28, For we know that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purposes. Read more>>

Jessica Whitfield

I believe that God blesses us with certain attributes and apart of those attributes is resilience. There is a saying he never gives us more then we can bare and the things I have endured through entrepreneurship, through life, has taught me to remember the promises, remember I am purposed with abundance, overflow, and life.  Read more>>

Kate Kondratieva

Resilience has developed amidst the unexpected challenges I’ve faced over the past couple of years. The war in my home country of Ukraine has been a profound teacher, showing me the importance of embracing challenges as an inherent part of life’s journey.  Read more>>

India Bryant

My resilience stems from observing my grandmother navigate life’s challenges with remarkable strength. Witnessing her transform setbacks into triumphs, even in everyday tasks like cooking, where she meticulously ensured perfection, taught me invaluable lessons. Instead of accepting defeat, she embraced failures as opportunities to grow and find innovative solutions for herself and her loved ones. Read more>>

Tremaine ‘Tre’ Young

My resilience comes from the fact that I am my own calvary. I refuse to give up on me. Read more>>