What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?

We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside.

Jacquelyn Buell

As a business owner, it’s easy to get into the nitty gritty details of project management and client work, but the hardest part of running a business is everything that goes on BEHIND the scenes. I’m most proud of building my confidence as a business owner over the last six years and the resilience that has come with it. Read more>>

Lakithia Jones

I’m most proud of building two life-changing initiatives that reflect my heart for transformation: Kingdom Glow Academy™ and Redemptive Love — Forgotten by Man, Chosen by God. Kingdom Glow Academy™ is a space where people can heal from the inside out — emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. It restores confidence and identity so individuals can walk boldly in who they were truly created to be. Read more>>

Bianca Bee

Honestly, I’m most proud of the version of myself I built during the moments nobody ever saw. The job losses, the cross-country moves, the resets, and the quiet nights where I had to rebuild my confidence from scratch. Working in TV and film is not easy. I’ve had doors close, opportunities fall through, and seasons where nothing made sense. Read more>>

Alicia Ybarra

I am most proud of building a dream production and design studio! Twenty-five years ago I traveled to New York City on a student trip where we had the privilege of touring couturiers. Fast forward to today, we just moved into a building that I purchased, renovated, and turned into my dream space. Read more>>

LaShawna Epps

I’m most proud of building a solid, authentic identity of the LaShawna I’ve always desired to be. And instead of pretending I was already her, both to myself and the world, I actually did the inner work. I have cultivated a consciousness and presence within that has created the highest, most elevated version of LaShawna to date! Read more>>

Maxine Oglesby

What I’m most proud of building is the part of my life no one ever applauds — my foundation. The discipline, the healing, the faith, the strategy, the internal structure that keeps everything else standing. People see my businesses, my projects, my creativity, my work in the community… but they don’t see the years I spent rebuilding myself from scratch. Read more>>

Corey Winn

What I’m most proud of isn’t the podcast, the foundation, the coaching brand, or any of the visible milestones. It’s the internal architecture of courage I’ve been building — piece by piece — for my daughter. I grew up in a loving home with parents who gave me stability, consistency, and safety. Read more>>

Bianca Brandon

I am the most proud of my sobriety. It is something I dont talk about very often but I have been sober for a year and 6 months. No one talks about how hard it is to wake up everyday and chose to live and not go back to the vices. Read more>>

Jessie Jeanne Stinnett

What I am most proud of building is the part of my work that almost no one ever sees, which is the internal ecology that holds Boston Dance Theater together, the culture, trust, and shared language that make the onstage work possible. It has taken nearly ten years to build, and it came through a great deal of risk, experimentation, and honest failures. Read more>>

Erica Manson

What I’m most proud of building, that most people don’t see, is the journey behind my business. I worked full-time for the state for 11 years while building my makeup business from the ground up since 2017. Last May, I took a huge leap of faith and left that stable career to pursue my passion full-time. Read more>>

Sarah Fudge

I am incredibly proud of the life I have built for myself in Old Saybrook, CT. This town is not an easy town to move to as the housing market continues to remain extremely expensive. I am aware I live in a dream location. I bought my home before the pandemic and refinanced when the rates dipped. Read more>>

Chelsi Molina

I’m most proud of building a life for myself when it felt impossible. January 2023, I sat slumped on my couch with tears streaming down my face. Numb, hurt and terrified mostly, the life that I had known was gone and the path before me, uncertain. There are stats out there about how hard it is to leave an unhealthy relationship. Read more>>

Cory Choy

There are many things that I’m proud of building, and I’m particularly proud of helping create the Silver Sound Sonic Dash (www.sonicdash.nyc) specifically BECAUSE nobody sees it. It’s a no-holds-barred 48-hour audio storytelling competition (audio only, baby!) where the grand prize winner(s) get audio software and hardware and computers and cash for a prize that’s worth over $10,000. Read more>>

Shorn Marshall

I’m most proud of building my self-confidence and self-love again because before my weight loss journey, I was 210 lbs and I wasn’t happy about myself and I was letting myself go. I had to hold back when it comes to my performances and my ability to be my true self. Every day when I go out, I have to put this mask on. Read more>>

Nate Guerrero

What I’m most proud of building isn’t something people can physically see it’s the legacy behind my work. It’s the commitment to honoring my craft, valuing my clients, and making a meaningful impact through every interaction. The unseen foundation of my business is built on intention, integrity, and the desire to serve people well. Read more>>

Collin Harrington

What I’m most proud of building is the trust. The kind that doesn’t show up on a website or in a press release. It’s the foundation under everything, the quiet consistency, the relationships that don’t need to be broadcast to be real. It’s the trust between me and the creators I represent, knowing that I’ll fight for them when no one’s watching. Read more>>