We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of industries and we have always found their stories about who they were early on to be most fascinating. Below, you’ll find members of the community sharing their responses to this key aspect of their stories.
Christa Duncan
A few years ago, I was unrecognizable. Even a year ago, I wouldn’t have known the woman I am now. Back then, I was the classic people pleaser. I avoided confrontation like it might kill me. I swallowed my words, buried my truth, and bent myself into whatever shape people wanted me to be. Read more>>
Hope Moore
Coming from a corporate background in high-volume software sales, I often felt boxed in. In a world where you’re taught exactly what to sell and told to present it as flawless. The truth is, nothing is flawless…. not products, not people, and certainly not the world we live in. Read more>>
Emmitt Terrell
I’ve actually been thinking about this question a lot lately. The biggest human influence in my life is my precious 4 and a half year old daughter Callie (I had better say the 1/2 part because she’d correct me if I didnt). Read more>>
Christopher Deal
Before woodworking, I was an equipment manager in college athletics — I spent 7½ years at Duke, was a student manager at Appalachian State, and even did an internship with the Chicago Bears. It was fast-paced, structured, and a long way from how I grew up. I spent my childhood outside in the woods, exploring, figuring things out, just being curious. Read more>>
