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.
Toni Toomey
I’m committed to building a sustainable, natural-fiber clothing brand that serves the whole family. I believe what we wear every day shouldn’t harm our bodies or the planet. Apparel that’s free from microplastics is better for our health and for the environment, and it doesn’t mean we have to give up style or comfort. Read more>>
Rachael Brown
Becoming educated on the science behind nutrition has made me want to share the good news with everyone that their health is largely in their hands. Read more>>
Phylicia Benn
Right now, I’m committed to raising money to help the families in Jamaica. I was there three days before hurricane Melissa hit. I fell in love with the country the culture, the food, and the environment. Seeing it be destroyed days after visiting is a complete shock to me still. So I’m committed to helping raise money to rebuild back Jamaica. Read more>>
Natalie Efua France
I am committed to the freedom and empowerment of all marginalized communities, no matter how long it takes. I lift voices that are too often silenced, create space for stories that deserve to be seen and heard, and use my platform, my storytelling, and my experiences to intercede on behalf of those who are overlooked. Read more>>
Grace Galster
As a social worker, I’ve witnessed a wide range of heartbreak in the field, but one population that has captured my heart is youth in the foster care system. During my time working in Child Protective Services, I saw firsthand the barriers, challenges, and deep brokenness that so many of these young people face. Read more>>
Hayley Paige
I’m deeply committed to building A Girl You Might Know Foundation into a lasting resource for creative equity — no matter how long it takes. We’re raising funds to provide legal support, business mentorship, and leadership training for women in the arts, because protecting your creativity shouldn’t depend on your bank account. Read more>>
Brie Hayden
I’ve fully committed to the project of myself as an artist. Without a blue print on how to become well-known in the art world, there’s no clear timeline on ‘how long it takes.’ I continue to develop my technical skills and concept of work, with a strong focus on better understanding marketing. Read more>>
Tiffanie Bacon
I am deeply committed to this belief, no matter how long it takes: that every woman has inside of her a God-given vision that deserves to be seen, written, and lived out. My life’s work, and everything I create through Meet Me at the Well, is centered on helping women rediscover that vision and walk it out with clarity. Read more>>
Megan Braverman
This is always evolving, but right now I’m focused on centralizing Berbay’s data to drive smarter, faster business decisions. We have so many valuable data points—profit/loss, client profitability, overservicing, prospects, leads—but they weren’t connected in one place to deliver real insight. I’ve been building an infrastructure that unifies our data, and it’s going to be game-changing. Read more>>
Brian Vukadinovich
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I am committed to proving in my breach of contract case against former federal court of appeals judge Richard Posner that he reneged on our agreement when he recruited me to work from him after he retired from the federal judiciary and then refused to pay me for my work to him. Read more>>
Lada Egorova
I’ve been working on Pocket Cinema for several months now, I truly believe there is a space for it in the vertical space, particularly because we are differentiating ourselves from the typical vertical apps that only focus on vertical content and romance/drama series. Read more>>
Yovanna Madhere
I’m committed to helping women return to themselves. That’s the heartbeat of everything I do. Whether it’s through therapy, coaching, or speaking, my mission is to guide women back to the truth that they are not broken—they’re becoming. Too many of us have learned to measure our worth by productivity, perfection, or proximity to someone else’s definition of success. Read more>>
Violet Elder
I believe that humanity is going through a massive restructuring. I believe that people are waking up to create a more sustainable and life-giving future. I believe that the people on earth are banding together to create new systems, new ways of relating, of learning, of being in relationship. Read more>>
Caroline Concordia
The project I’m most committed to, no matter how long it takes, is my own development as a person and an artist. I truly believe that anyone who wants to be an actor or artist can do it. There’s a lot of fear and self doubt out there, but I’m inspired to keep building my credits and honing my craft. Read more>>
