We’ve been working on our publication and platform for almost a decade because we deeply believe that the world will be a far more empathetic and collaborative place if we all had the ability to know each other’s stories. The past decade has brought unimaginable challenges along the way, but we persevere because we believe this is mission worth never giving up on. We often are inspired by the folks we’ve featured and their commitment to their respective missions and so we asked some of them to talk to us about this very topic and have share some responses below.
Christopher Ferguson
I’m committed to the belief that true confidence is built, not given and that it comes from discipline, alignment, and personal responsibility rather than external validation. I believe people rise to the level of the standards they hold for themselves, and lasting transformation only happens when those standards are internalized. Read more>>
Cecily Su
I’m committed to drawing for as long as I can. I once heard a saying that really stayed with me: drawing isn’t about who is the most talented, but about who keeps going the longest. This idea has become something I hold onto every time I fail. And it gives me the determination to stand back up and continue. Read more>>
Cecily Su
I’m committed to drawing for as long as I can. I once heard a saying that really resonate with me: drawing isn’t about who is the most talented, but about who keeps going the longest. This idea has become something I hold onto every time I fail. And it gives me the determination to stand back up and continue. Read more>>
Rozhina Rajabloo
I’m committed to creating work that reflects my values, ideas, and evolving voice, even if it takes a long time to fully take shape or to be heard. I care far more about meaning and depth than speed, visibility, or immediate recognition. Read more>>
Sailynn Doyle
Only 2% of women entrepreneurs ever hit $1M—and I think that’s absolute crap. Not because they aren’t capable. But because the business world has sold them the wrong strategy: hustle harder, do more, be everything. I’m committed—for as long as it takes—to changing that narrative. There’s no secret to sustainable scaling. Read more>>
Hannah Fraser
I’m committed to the belief that kindness toward animals and the natural world is inseparable from how we treat each other. No matter how long it takes, my work is about dissolving the idea that humans are separate or superior, and replacing it with lived experiences of connection. Read more>>
Syla Baset
I am deeply committed to the belief that self-love and intentional positivity have the power to transform lives, no matter how long the journey takes. In a world where negativity is often overwhelming, I have made it my mission—both personally and through my business—to create spaces rooted in compassion, encouragement, and healing. Read more>>
Rip Passy
I am most committed to my upcoming album, ‘PROMISED LAND.’ I have been working on this project off and on for over two years now because I want it to be perfect. And although there is no such thing as ‘perfection,’ I need it to be the best music I have ever made. Thankfully, I am confident that it is! Read more>>
Isadora Bonumá
Honestly, the biggest project I’m committed to right now is the one I mentioned before — the search for my truest, deepest self. All of it. The light and the shadow. And then alchemising it into something meaningful and beautiful. For artists and creators, I genuinely believe that’s the ultimate path. Read more>>
Erika Page
Advocating for women with vitiligo like me—and hopefully tied to my company, Living Dappled. Someone recently asked me about an “exit plan” for Living Dappled and the question stunned me—because I’ve never thought about stopping. I got vitiligo when I was 7 years old and it took 100% of my skin’s pigment. It also fundamentally and dramatically changed the course of my life. Read more>>
Christopher Jessup
I’m deeply committed to writing an a cappella choral work that explores how the brain heals from trauma. It’s a project I’m willing to take as much time as it needs, because it’s not just about finishing a piece—it’s about honoring a long, complex process of recovery. Read more>>
Temitayo Oluyege
I’m committed to mentoring and guiding women step by step to turn their ideas into real, thriving businesses. This means helping them learn the skills they need to succeed, showing them how to access resources and opportunities, supporting them in making smart business decisions, and building their confidence to lead with purpose. Read more>>
NaKeesa Frazier-Jennings
Centering the images of Black women, writing non-fiction and opinion pieces about the Black woman’s experience and providing tools and resources to support their self-care. I’ve been the creative director for visual art exhibits that only contain portraits of Black women and Black girls. I’ve written pieces about living as a Black woman. Read more>>
Christa Downey
I’m committed to supporting under resourced and under appreciated founders. I will continue to invest time and resources into companies and founders that are working toward a healthier, more sustainable, more equitable future. Read more>>
Katherine Yannucci
I am deeply committed to healing family lineage through my personal journey and through the work that I do with clients, no matter how long the journey takes, because the transformation is worth it for every generation to come. Some cycles have simply run their course; they no longer serve who we are becoming. Read more>>
Silvia Chen
I’ve always wanted to make films that bring people together, stories that create conversation, spark empathy, and plant a small seed of kindness that ripples outward. Something like a mitzvah, where one good act inspires another. I see storytelling as a form of connection and healing; it reminds us of our shared humanity. For me, filmmaking isn’t just about entertainment, it’s about impact. Read more>>
Lisa Love
I am deeply committed to using my God-given gifts and talents to their fullest potential, continually striving to grow and express them in meaningful ways throughout my life. Read more>>
Dejah (Kirti) Gomez (Preet)
I’m deeply committed to building my global sanctuary of sound and spirit, a legacy where music, healing, and divinity intertwine. This isn’t just a project; it’s a lifelong devotion. My vision is to create an empire that uplifts humanity through the transformative power of voice, vibration, and consciousness. Read more>>
Dr. Janette Habashi
I’m committed to creating lasting opportunities for Palestinian women through their art. No matter how long it takes, I want Darzah to keep growing as a space where their embroidery and stories are valued around the world. Read more>>
Sue Reynolds
It’s more than a belief – it’s a fact that we need more women in leadership. I am committed to teaching, coaching, lifting up, and cheering women on to move into leadership roles. It is slow work, but thankfully there is progress. In 2025, 55 women lead Fortune 500 companies, representing 11% of the list, which is a record high. Read more>>
Amanda Holley
To the best of my ability, I live my life in dedication to love, truth, and music. Read more>>
Blue Stiley
That there’s no single path to success, fulfillment, or purpose. I believe this so much that I wrote a book about how we all get to our goals differently. It explores how each person’s journey — with all its twists, challenges, setbacks, and victories — leads to their own version of achievement and growth. Read more>>
Ama Appiah
I am committed to my current project as editor and publisher of Entertainment & Creative Arts Magazine. It is a digital magazine that I update monthly. Read more>>
Taylor Goldberg
I am committed to helping build a better healthcare system, one that honors humans over profit, curiosity over protocol, and compassion over speed. A system that doesn’t rush people through 7-minute appointments or reduce complex humans to checklists and billing codes. A system that supports clinicians instead of burning them out. Read more>>
Nilou Faram
The project I am committed to, no matter how long it takes, is confronting climate change. It is not just a global crisis, but a deeply personal one- I feel it in the skies, the shifting colors of horizon and the fragile beauty of landscape I try to capture in my paintings. Read more>>
Nathaniel Wanderscheid
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A belief I’m committed to, no matter how long it takes, is that building independence through creativity is worth the grind. Creative Freedom HQ isn’t about chasing quick trends—it’s about turning ideas into something that lasts and generates real value. Read more>>
Hillary Hawkins
Love! I am committed to spreading love no matter how long it takes! There are many ways we can spread love! Right now, I believe I am being called to create the love I wish to see in this world through songs, web series, musicals and more! Read more>>
Donn Harrison
I’m committed to creating an experience. I believe that offering a personalized and memorable experience is what truly makes you stand out. When I started doing lashes in 2018, every client who came back mentioned the same reason — the experience they had with me. Read more>>
Catherine Gutsche
Now that I am no longer bound to producing work for a specific gallery, I feel liberated to follow my heart into projects that truly excite me – especially those my gallerist might once have resisted simply because they diverged from the body of work I created over the past decade. Galleries thrive on consistency, but as an artist, I crave growth, risk, and discovery. Read more>>
Miu The Muse
Oh definitely my upcoming graphic novel! There is a title… and it’s a good one. But I’m letting it breathe a little longer before I make it official. The desire to create it started a loooong time ago & my lovely audience has been so patient with me on this one. I want it so badly that nothing can waver my dedication to this project. Read more>>
Laurin Kelly
A belief I am committed to, no matter how long it takes, is that equity must be built into the very systems and structures that shape our communities. As a Black woman, I’ve seen firsthand how systemic barriers limit access to opportunity, especially for those doing the most important community work with the fewest resources. Read more>>
