Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past fear and into purpose.
Tara Kiprik
I’m being called to tell the truth—not the neat, packaged version, but the real truth. You are a multidimensional, multilayered being. Your thoughts, your emotions, your ancestors, your energy, your memories—they all live in you. Every feeling, every ache, every surge of intuition is a conversation between you, your body and your soul. Read More>>
Folisade Garden
My journey started with words. I was a writer and poet before I was anything else. I studied Theatre Arts in college at Clark Atlanta University with the dream of writing plays and movie scripts. I wanted to tell stories that moved people, challenged perspectives, and left something meaningful behind with the audience. Read More>>
il’il Sat Prem
A warm-up? Well, mine dives straight into the deep end. I was recently diagnosed as AuDHD, and wow… that changes everything. Finally, I have the words, the context – a way to understand not just my gifts, but my struggles too. Read More>>
Hannah Rose
What I am being called to do now, that I may have been afraid of before, is to step into visibility as both an educator and a guide for other therapists. For years I poured my energy into direct clinical work and behind-the-scenes leadership. Read More>>
Brandon Kazen-Maddox
I am currently being called to use both my singing voice and my signing hands to musically express the entirety of myself as an artist. As an American Sign Language artist, it is my responsibility to reflect the times, to create the change I want to see in the world, and to use every aspects of my abilities to bring that change forth. Read More>>
Voon Ann Chong
Good morning! Thank you for having me. I love this question, it’s very timely. I’m very delighted to share that I’m officially starting my own production studio! I’ve always wanted to fully dedicate my time into this dream of mine but for many years, life circumstances moved this to the backburner. Read More>>
Dustin Cox
In June 2024, my partner Luigi and I made the bold decision to uproot our lives in Toronto and move to the Abruzzo region of Italy. Read More>>
Daniel Glover
Something I was afraid to do before—but feel called to now—is to step boldly into sharing my passion for videography and photography with the world. For a long time, I loved creating, but I held back from posting consistently, especially on YouTube. Deep down, I was worried that my work wouldn’t reach enough people, or that it wouldn’t matter if only a few watched. Read More>>
Elisha Janine
What I feel called to do now—something I used to be afraid of—is sharing openly about what it’s like to navigate the collision of trauma and a faith that often reinforces fear and shame. For years, I stayed quiet out of fear of disappointing people I loved or being misunderstood by my church community. Read More>>
Ashley-Lauren Elrod
What I am being called to do now is to step into community and leadership in a way I never imagined for myself before. For so long, I was afraid of being fully seen, and I let fear keep me in the background. Now I know that showing up matters, not just for me but for the people and communities I serve. Read More>>
Torie Nicole
For everyone to see me, real, raw, and uncut. Well with some fine tuning but you get the idea. Also, to not be afraid of being successful. Like all of those things just mentioned scare the hell out of me. Why? I’ve been through some traumatic things that have caused me to be extremely reclusive and has altered my mindset. Read More>>
