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.

J. Dwayne Garnett

What I’m being called to do now is bring voice to the silent weight men carry, something I once feared would be dismissed, misunderstood, or even ridiculed. For a long time, I hesitated to speak openly about the emotional toll of misandry, false allegations, fatherhood challenges, and the quiet grief that often lives behind a man’s eyes. Read More>>

Janellie Maldonado

I’m at a point right now where I know I’m being called to do something bigger than just run a detailing business. I started Smart Clean Auto in Dallas with a simple idea, to help people feel better by keeping their cars clean and healthy. Read More>>

Veda Spidle

I’m feeling called to step more fully into offering BhaktiBreath, a method I’ve created that weaves together several holistic modalities into one integrated experience. In the past, I’ve shared these elements separately, but now I feel ready to unite them as a complete path. Read More>>

Briana Boddie

Through my faith in Jesus Christ, I feel a deep calling to love, help, and serve others—and I’m stepping into that calling with the launch of my podcast, Vibing with Bri. While I wouldn’t say I was fearful because I do not operate in a spirit of fear, I was certainly hesitant. Read More>>