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

Tauni Maya

My resilience comes from the challenges I have faced and overcome. Growing up, I was independent and on my own from a young age. I went from being homeless to becoming a homeowner, and those experiences taught me to be resourceful, adaptable, and determined. Read More>>

Lucky Nguyen

On my desk sits a memoir actually titled “RESILIENCE,” which tells the story of my grandfather’s journey of getting his wife and 10 kids out of Vietnam to the United States and further surviving here as immigrant war refugees. Read More>>

Adriana & Zahirah

As we navigate through these unprecedented times, we have found an incredible amount of resilience in ourselves derived from our life experiences as women of color living in a world that was never designed for our benefit. Read More>>

Dr. Michelle R. Hannah

You could answer this by weaving together your personal journey, professional expertise, and recent diagnosis to highlight the depth of your resilience. Here’s a response that reflects your story:

My resilience comes from a combination of lived experiences, unwavering faith, and the deep understanding that healing is both a journey and a commitment. Throughout my life, I have faced personal and professional challenges that tested my strength, from navigating complex relationships to helping others find their own paths to healing through The Self Vows and Access Denied, Access Granted. Read More>>

Kane Nguyen

Resilient would be the last word I’d use to describe myself when I first came to the U.S at sixteen. I was a spoiled teenager who had everything taken care of for him. Read More>>

Shanee Byerson

Honestly I don’t know! I’ve had to be resilient my whole life. I grew up in a time where child hood trauma was a thing and the way pain was swept under a rug at the young age of nine resilient me was born. Read More>>

Shanika Carter

I believe my resilience comes from being told I couldn’t do something several times in my life by insignificant people or even being categorized as not possessing whatever that “it” factor was for me to succeed and do what I set out to do. Read More>>

Zhané Dimmitt

My resilience was developed from watching my mother navigate the ups and downs of life. My mother taught me at a very young age that you have to take ownership of your life, even when you are faced with adversity and it feels like the easier decision is to throw in the towel that is when breakthroughs happen. I have learned over time that challenges are not long-lasting, it is just the feeling that we experience that tricks us into believing that it is. Read More>>

Diego Melgoza Oceguera

I get my resilience from the sacrifices that my family has taken to excel in a foreign country as immigrants, as “second-class” citizens if you may. That bold journey started with my parents sacrificing culture, family, and even dignity for a better future. Read More>>

Madeline Usey

My resilience stems from embarking on the journey to heal my inner child. I truly refuse to give up on my dreams; knowing I am meant for something bigger than myself gets me out of bed in the morning. Read More>>

Casiano Andres Salazar

My resilience is present in my family tree and in my DNA, it carries me forward as I continue my journey on this planet. I remember all the sacrifices my ancestors made, I look up to my siblings and parents who work so hard daily and it pushes me and inspires me to keep going no matter how challenging things get. Read More>>

Jeannie Biamby

The need to provide for my family Read More>>

Juliet Artman

Resilience is like patience. You can’t gain it by hoping it comes naturally. You don’t become resilient by staying in your comfort zone. Resilience is only gained when you face failure.

So how have I learned to get back up when failure stares me in the face? By having to do it over and over. Read More>>

Leiky Oscar

I developed my resilience from my immigrant mother. She came to this country 35 years ago. Did hard labor without complaining to provide for my brothers and I. Read More>>

Michael Hatfield

My name is Michael Hatfield, and I was born and raised in a four-person household in Newcastle, Washington. My resilience was shaped through various experiences—learning from dedicated sports coaches, pushing my limits beyond school hours, and embracing the unpredictable path of life. Read More>>

Michele Wilson

My resilience comes from how I was raised. My parents held us accountable for our actions, they required us to think through our problems with them and come up with our own solutions.  Read More>>

Miranda Boner

I first discovered resilience through the life story of my great-grandmother. Later, I built it through my relationship with God. Read More>>

Tife Chris

I believe my resilience comes from a combination of my upbringing, personal challenges, and a deep-seated belief in growth even in adversary.
Growing up in a basic family of six, I learned the importance of being exceptional, of striving to make a difference and carving a path to make things work for myself and for those around me. Read More>>

Remington Allen

Being a young black man in this country, as I have grown there, are many times where I’ve had to overcome, smile and grin at it and pull myself up by my bootstraps. Read More>>

Kt

A lot of my resilience comes from the people around me—family, friends, and colleagues who support me during tough times and remind me that I’m capable of overcoming challenges. I grew up in Vietnam, where luxury skincare was a distant dream. Read More>>

Athena Roberson

In a world where comfort often breeds complacency, I embarked on a transformative journey, embracing adversity as a powerful catalyst for change. When I lost my stable job, I faced a pivotal choice: surrender to fear or rise to seize the hidden opportunities within this challenge. I chose the latter, a decision that would forever redefine my path. Read More>>

Bj So Cole

I get it from my mom very strong women Read More>>

Brehan Todd

“I believe my resilience comes from both my upbringing and my own life experiences. I come from a strong family of creative, determined individuals who have always stood firm in their ability to overcome challenges. Read More>>

Christina Brittos

I have a wonderful support system: my husband, my church community, family and friends. Read More>>

Jay

I grew up in a rough neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. I recall a guidance counselor telling me I was going to be nothing in life, that I would either end up dead or in jail. Read More>>

Joseph Robertson

The resiliency that we possess comes from life’s experiences. The ability to continue to push even when the tough gets going. Read More>>

Kala Guess

Where do you get your resilience from?

Resilience is the incredible mental strength we can only build by enduring and going through life’s challenges instead of giving up. Instead of finding shortcuts or settling for a new reality. Resilience is having faith in yourself and putting your foot on the gas when you can’t always see the rest of the road ahead of you. Read More>>

Michael Ryan

After my second year of university, my summer job was playing shows with my band at the time. There weren’t a lot of options for work in my small hometown, and I had been playing guitar in bars since I was 16. Read More>>

Tanya Dickie

I started my journey in fitness as a personal trainer, working one-on-one with clients and learning what truly motivates people to achieve their goals. Over time, I transitioned to teaching group classes, where I discovered my passion for keeping workouts fresh, fun, and engaging. My philosophy has always been to create a new experience in every workout—keeping things exciting and challenging so fitness never feels like a chore. Read More>>