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

Bry Reinhardt

To me to me, resilience is a matter of getting up when you’re down. And, most importantly, being okay with the initial fall.

I get my resilience from the many trials I’ve taken throughout my life to discover new experiences, acquire new talents, and most importantly, reveal things that I did not like or was not good at. If you get too comfortable with what you know, you will lose sight of that feeling of being uncomfortable. What I mean is this. Getting comfortable with the feeling of being uncomfortable, is a huge asset. This is required to be resilient. As soon as I feel comfortable with anything I’m doing, I know that I am not challenging myself. I am not failing. Read more>>

Carly Lederman

Resilience often finds its roots in the countless life experiences that shape us, from the challenges and values instilled in our upbringing to the love and responsibility we hold for those we care about. It grows through life’s trials, big and small, teaching us strength with each step forward. My resilience is rooted in my upbringing, shaped by the journey of motherhood, by both failure and success. I draw strength from life’s challenges, from lessons learned through heartache and love, from my friends and family. It’s the desire to build a better life for them and to keep growing myself and my business Read more>>

Sarah Meconse Mierau

I get my resilience from my ancestors. As an Indigenous woman I come from a long line of survivors. Strong women who above everything else make sure there family is takin care of.

Whenever I feel I can’t do something, I call on their energy to help me get through it. Read more>>

Paul Birdsong

My Father, he had a simple philosophy pertaining to life, “if it can’t be done, do it anyway”. Read more>>

Juanita Thomas

The meaning of resilience means to bounce back . Resilience is the ability to adapt to change, recover from hardship, and move on from tragedy. If we go to the Bible there’s many people who experience resilience, Joseph, who continued doing God’s will even when he was thrown in prison. Esther, who spoke up for the Jews even when it put her own life in danger & Daniel, who prayed openly in defiance of the king’s laws. No matter what I went through in life , I knew that wasn’t the end of my story . The quote “The best is still yet to come” has always been my motto & kept me encouraged. My resilience comes from God . By leaning on God, practicing gratitude, cultivating supportive relationships, practicing self-care, and finding meaning in adversity, we can build resilience and overcome challenges in our lives. These strategies can help us thrive in the face of adversity, and become stronger and more resilient over time. Read more>>

Janine Sherman Barrois

Being a writer is like learning to take a punch and still get back up. Rejection is constant and relentless, but it’s through challenging it that you build resilience. You start to realize that the bad moments don’t last forever; you can rewrite a scene, find a better story, and land an even bigger opportunity. There are times when you’re deeply invested in a project that just doesn’t work out, but in that failure, something new emerges, and suddenly your career has taken an unexpected turn for the better. Read more>>

Dame Dozha

I come from a large family, countless cousins, several siblings and I at one time was the baby who got everything. There was also a time that I lost nearly everything losing a parent in my early teen years. As an adolescent, having more than most and then losing it and readjusting to a life of have not, taught me resilience and to work hard for what I want. I learned early in life that you can have everything one day and lose it the next and the world will keep spinning, so I that lesson made me strong, independent, resilient and driven. I raised myself pretty much buy my father’s guidance and spirit lived on in me, he always kept me close when he was alive and let me make my own decisions and deal with the consequences of my actions as a child. Early on as a child, I realized that I was a popular people person but I also loved my solitude. I also realized through school that I have an influence on those around me and I find ways to relate to all walks of life. The losts & lessons I’ve experienced early in life, molded me to be a go-getter, be sure on what I want in life, and my ability to bounce back or rise above hurdles that present themselves in my journey. Read more>>

Youth4neuro

Youth 4 Neuro is a fiscally sponsored 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to simplifying neuroscience research and career pathways through science communication efforts of podcasts, workshops, and a vast chapter network to encourage direct impact. We hope to advocate for mental well-being through initiatives specific to youth and open new career opportunities to inspire youth in neuroscience. Read more>>

Eboni Coons

Honestly, I get the resilience from my mother. I watched her grow up, be very strong and independent. Read more>>

Emily Grace

I believe I inherited my resilience from my mother. I’ve always watched her stand as a warrior through all life’s battles. Having good role models/good support systems throughout your life helps instill confidence and willpower to withstand the obstacles life throws at you. With that being said, Jesus has been a big factor in my resilience too. Whatever higher power you believe in, will always be there to guide you through your journey. Remember the obstacles on your journey are PART of Your Journey! Having strong faith has definitely helped me build a strong foundations to stand on and has been a big factor in my resilience moving forward in my life. Read more>>

Josh Martin

I get my resilience from my mother. The things I witnessed her endure and overcome gives me the confidence to know I can do the same. 

Ryan Powell

I believe in Jesus Christ, that’s my foundation. I also love the evolution of art and learning new crafts to supplement my craft to see what new things I can create. I’ve never been a fan of stagnancy, so whenever I see my work stuck at one level for too long, I feel I must push myself to improve. Off topic, I know sometimes that small business owners can have “slow months” and it can affect us heavily, but I really just trust God to keep me going and to keep working on my craft during the downtime. It literally just takes one good day to change everything for the next year-5 years. Read more>>

Emma Hill

I was raised in a tiny village in rural Alaska by parents who had always known hard work. So much of what they did was to build a future where my brother and I could have an opportunity to do anything we set our minds to. I never take that for granted. Read more>>

James Militano

Our resilience comes from our passion and love we have for designing our own clothes. More importantly it comes from our supporters, the people who like our clothing and continuously looking for our next product to drop. Read more>>

Dominique Salas

I wasn’t born with resilience; in fact, I grew up feeling the complete opposite. Every time I faced a difficult situation—whether in sports, music, school, or work—I would find a way to talk myself out of it. I developed a reputation as a “quitter,” a label that, over time, I started to believe. My dad, a successful entrepreneur, embodied grit and iron-willed determination. I observed him, thinking, “I could never be like that.” Read more>>