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Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?

We asked some of the most interesting entrepreneurs and creatives to open up about recent highlights from their lives – the moments that made them laugh or feel proud.

Mecca K. Terry

Yes, when reflecting on the nonprofit for the past 8 years one recent moment that made me proud was making connections in the community that we have been working towards for some time. Our organization strives to provide a service to the community. That service relies heavily on the relationships we develop with hair care brands. Read more>>

Justice Yerby

The most recent moment I have had that has made me proud is competing in my first nail competition. I’ve always wanted to do one but was too scared and lacked the confidence but after 6 years I finally did one . I did not win but I had a great time. Read more>>

Rick DeMattos

Well yes, I am proud to say that my Bulletproof Chipotle Sauce won first place in the Mild Dalsa category at the North Carolina Hot Sauce Festival in 2024. It made me so proud I developed a hot version called Chipotle Fire, I have entered both into the 2025 competition, I will find out the results the second weekend of September so stay tuned! Read more>>

Jay Hicks

Something I am very proud of is my team and I hosted a back-to-school festival in Durham, North Carolina. Where we raised 400+ book bags and 4,000+ school supplies to help local students prepare for school all for free. v

If whenever I can help those people who have no home or food Read more>>

Melissa de Leon

I feel like I’ve had a lot lately, but a big moment that made me feel proud was a few months ago when I was traveling for a music video shoot. It marked the anniversary of a really rough moment in my life, and I was reminded of the date my a close friend of mine. Read more>>

 

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