Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.
Shereá Burnett
As a child, I carried many limiting beliefs, shaped largely by not seeing people who looked like me living lives that reflected my own or doing the things I cared most deeply about. I came to believe there was so much I could not do or be—that there was no space for the fullness of who I was or who I might become. Read more>>
Assata Amani
The fear of being successful has been my achilles heel in many cases. We are so powerful and so creative as humans and it is easy to be fearful of our potential. Especially when we hop online and see the ills of the world. Read more>>
McKenna Zubke
One of the moments that really shaped how I see the world was losing my grandma. After she passed, I realized how few photos we actually had together. Not just the posed ones, but the everyday, in-between moments that show who someone really was and how they fit into your life. That realization stuck with me. Read more>>
Elissa Anderson
In 2016 I went through a very painful separation that left me with a lot of grief, heartbreak, and identity loss. I had been working to heal myself in many ways and had made a lot of progress, but I wasn’t where I wanted to be yet. Read more>>
Jane Jaskevich
Over the years of creating art I have learned that there seems to be a force that takes over my actions as I am creating. If I trust that force which I normally do the results will be perfect. Any problem or break in the stone will end up with a great ending. Read more>>
DIMA KONTAR
Bonds between people are often broken by miscommunication, unmet expectations, lack of empathy, and the slow buildup of unspoken hurt. Ego, fear, and distraction can create distance, especially when people stop truly listening or assuming good intent. Over time, silence and resentment can feel louder than any argument. Read more>>
Kendra Sharpe
As a wardrobe stylist, it’s often misunderstood that my work is simply about putting clothes on people. At its core, it’s so much more than that. Clothing has a deeply human connection; it influences how we feel, how we move through the world, and even how our day unfolds. What we wear can create moments, mark milestones, and hold memories. Read more>>
Jennifer Schlosser
A common misconception about my business is that we are simply another soap company producing everyday bath products. While soap is often viewed as a purely functional item, our work goes far beyond basic utility. Each bar we create is thoughtfully designed, carefully crafted, and visually composed with the same attention one would give to a piece of art. Read more>>
Garian Duval
After failing to achieve the score I wanted for the US Medical School Entrance Exam, I decided to pivot directly into working within the healthcare field. This pivot unexpectedly gave me the opportunity to focus on both my creative content and my love for medicine. Read more>>
Brittany Canaski
I work with so many smart people who have spent their whole lives figuring it out own their own. It’s gotten them really far in life, but at some point, it becomes unsustainable. So a lot of the time, when I’m working with clients who are high-achieving corporate leaders, what they’re actually getting wrong is thinking that they have to do it all themselves. Read more>>
Alyssa Womble Mays
I am doing what I’m called to do. Growing up, I always wanted to be a teacher and working with students has always been my passion. I later transitioned to a different role within education helping students define their career goals and identify a path for their plans. In working with students I had an epiphany and decided to start taking my own advice. Read more>>
Jennifer Hook
It’s okay to not be okay – and it’s okay to ask for help. It took me a long time to figure that out, to understand that even if I had the confidence I could do it myself, that I could do it better with a team. I spent so much of my younger life thinking that struggling meant I was failing somehow. Read more>>
Shamecca Freeman
Absolutely, and honestly, more times than I can count. There were seasons where I felt stuck, unseen, and exhausted from pouring into something that didn’t seem to be pouring back into me. I questioned my timing, my ability, and whether the vision was even worth carrying anymore. Looking back, those moments refined me. Read more>>
Tia Lorraine
I don’t believe in giving up, it’s called moving on over here. Some things just no longer serve your greater purpose and that’s okay. Read more>>
Sarah Shackelford
I truly believe that the contrast of life is where the juice lies. If we lived lives free of challenge, we would never have the opportunity to push ourselves past our perceived limits and achieve what we never thought possible. Through hardship, I’ve learned I’m a lot more resilient than I have given myself credit for. Read more>>
