Odara Hall
I am absolutely doing what I was born to do. Ever since I was a little girl, I felt the pull toward this path. I could sense things others couldn’t, communicate with spirits, and feel energy in ways that were difficult to explain. Read more >>>
Rochelle Gapere
I’m absolutely doing what I was born to do. It took me some time to recognize my purpose, because happiness came so naturally to me that I didn’t realize it was a gift. Once I discovered I could teach happiness—grounded in science and supported by my own lived experience—a light bulb went off. And honestly, I’ve been living my purpose ever since. Read more >>>
Kadie Black
A recent moment that filled me with pride was when our team moved youth who have aged out of the foster care system into their new apartments. We had the privilege of welcoming 11 (and counting!) young people into their very own homes. For some, it was their first time living independently, and a few even brought their children with them. Read more >>>
Lanette Jantelle North
One recent moment that made me both laugh and feel incredibly proud was launching my new podcast, Clay Junkies, now streaming on Spotify. Recording my very first episode, Welcome to Clay Junkies, was such a joyful experience — I hit ‘record,’ spoke straight from the heart about my background and journey in pottery, and to my surprise, completed the entire episode in one take! Read more >>>
Angelica Duran
We live in a world that’s constantly on the go; everything is fast, faster, and even faster. But lately, I’ve been feeling called to slow down. Even though the world expects us to keep moving quickly, I’ve been sensing it’s time to pause. To wake up and truly enjoy the morning. Read more >>>
Leo Montero
My strength and ability to deal with emotions is something I have working on for the last couple of years. This ability and knowledge is newish. I have became more aware of myself and how my mind is so powerful. Read more >>>
Deya Perez
The confidence and transformation that happens behind the scenes. Through Glam by Deya, I’ve built more than a business; I’ve built a space where people feel seen, celebrated, and beautiful in their own skin. What most people don’t see are the long hours of planning, managing a team of artists, and making sure every client’s day runs seamlessly. Read more >>>
Charline Charite
As a child, I always took life seriously believe it or not. With that being said, the thoughts that barraged my mind were those that weighed heavily on me. Thoughts then became beliefs like, ‘Maybe I am not important in this world because I don’t have a special skill or passion like everyone else’. The devil is a liar! Read more >>>
Jay Toledo
The first 90 minutes of my day are all about setting the tone and staying ahead. I usually plan my day about three hours early—so if I need to be somewhere by 11, I’m up by 7. Read more >>>
agathe bousquet
I usually wake up quite early, and I love dedicating that quiet moment to myself. It’s a precious time to slow down, feel grateful for the day ahead, and practice meditation — something I discovered recently and that brings me a deep sense of calm. I also love cooking, so breakfast is always a moment of joy and creativity. Read more >>>
Valentina Calderon
The fear that has held me back the most in life has been the fear of not being good enough. For a long time, I fell into comparison, the need to please everyone, and the search for external validation. It kept me small and doubting myself. Now I’ve learned that being my true self is enough. Read more >>>
Monique D. Hayes
Early in my career, I experience the loss of both my mother (heart disease) and my brother (gun violence) within a one year period. I was devastating to my family and personally overwhelming to me. Despite being an attorney, I was wholly unprepared for the legal, family, and financial issues that come with an unexpected death. Read more >>>
Ashley Irizarry
My ideas and beliefs around work and personal value are something I am releasing. Like many people, I’ve grown up in a world that values work and a person’s external output; we ask people “what do you do?” before we ever ask about that person’s life, what they like, what they care about or what’s important to them. Read more >>>
Rhea Francani
My friends would say I’m passionate about my family, my friendships, teaching Performing Arts, and creating music. My new album Ever After reflects one of the most meaningful chapters of my life. It’s a collection of pop-country songs that tell a story of love—falling in, letting go, and finding clarity along the way. Read more >>>
Patrice Porter
My father. He always told me ‘if you help yourself a little bit, people will help you’. I didn’t understand this advice when I was younger- or his true message on the way I should handle a workload. Looking back on it, my dad always understood exactly who I was. He knew my temperament and what I could handle. Read more >>>
Danielle Farmer
My Mom, she was forced into being a single mom due to the passing of my Dad when I was 2. I saw my mom work 2 jobs, go back to school and get her masters degree. She did all of that to give me everything I needed and wanted. Read more >>>
Alex Klumpp
I am now! I just moved back to Miami full-time after three years in NYC. I had a great experience but being in the corporate world became a bit soul-sucking. I’m excited to be back in my city, building my brand. I feel a fire in my belly I hadn’t felt in a very long time. It’s such a great feeling. Read more >>>
Oleg Mamedov
“Yes, that has happened. Sometimes you put your heart into a project, but the final result doesn’t fully match the vision you had in your head. At first it can feel disappointing, but I’ve learned that even in those moments there’s always a lesson, always something good to take away. Read more >>>
Russell Satterthwaite
For me that’s the whole point if you’re not pushing yourself and making yourself scared, uncomfortable, facing your fears then you’re really not living. Read more >>>
Jaime Hinckson
If you don’t have this feeling everyday when you’re creating art, it’s pointless. Creatives should never be afraid to push limits or stand alone in their artistic visions. On this journey, I’ve found that all things are impossible until you prove it can be done. How boring would it be to repeat the same things that others have accomplished, over and over again? Read more >>>
Alejandra Vivanco
Omg! .. Aside from my chocolate cake, I think what they’ll miss most is my relationship with them. I remember my nephew once stayed with me for a few days and watched me deliver my orders. One night, he told me he’d realized what I was selling was happiness, since my customers weren’t just getting a cake, but a moment of laughter and positive comments. Read more >>>
Hunter Cambon
Yes. I miss autumn Sundays as a kid around my childhood home. My dad would spend the day cooking gumbo, my mom would be working in the garden, I would be playing with friends or working on the boat, and Saints football would be on in the background. Read more >>>
Wilnesha Wintons
What I’m battling right now is protecting my peace in a world that feels heavy, there is so much chaos, hate, and uncertainty. Like many women today, I’m experiencing unemployment, and that’s forced me to really focus on what I can control: my mindset and my purpose. Read more >>>
Susan Stipcianos
In a professional setting we can not take anything personals, your decisions must be made thinking of what is best for your client, event if telling them something may be something they don’t want to hear. And simultaneously clients make decisions based on trends. budgets and many ofter factors so we must learn to accept and move on as well. Read more >>>
Teri Angel
A breakdown happens when we stop listening to each other and when judgment creeps into our view of others. We are all here learning from each other. When we can stop the dialogue in our minds of what we think the other person is all about, what they are thinking or criticizing what they are saying or doing, then we can start to communicate. Read more >>>
Marcia Teixeira
What breaks the bonds between people is often not the big conflicts, but the small fractures that build up over time—unspoken expectations, lack of trust, miscommunication, and the inability to handle emotions when pressure is high. In organizations and in life, when people stop feeling seen, heard, or valued, connection weakens and collaboration suffers. What restores those bonds is presence, honesty, and courage. Read more >>>
Flor Mireles
In doing energy readings for people on my typewriter through poetry, I eventually meet skeptics—and I get it. Energy isn’t something you always see, but I believe in it immensely. Read more >>>
Madeleine Saade
We live in a culture of quick and easy gifting. With a few clicks on Amazon, a package arrives at your door in seconds. But true gifting has never been about convenience—it’s about meaning and thoughtfulness. At La Madeleine Designs, we create gifts with purpose: for a moment, a milestone, a memory. Our pieces aren’t the kind you tuck away in a drawer and forget. Read more >>>
Jessi Miller
I think others secretly struggle with finding their own identity. By this, I mean that some people feel like they have to mask themselves from becoming their true selves, depending on whoever else is around them. Instead of being who they truly want to be, people get comfortable and complacent. Read more >>>
Emily Mullen
A day in the life as a personal chef means no two days are the same, especially as season picks up. My week typically starts with a pop-up at a farmer’s market on Sunday then in-home meal preps during the weekdays with some private dinners, and Friday/Saturday are always private event heavy. Read more >>>
Kathustra Lalanne
I start my mornings with meditation and a cup of hot tea, setting the tone for a focused and intentional day. I take a few moments to visualize how I want the day to unfold before heading to the gym for a workout. After training, I refuel with a nourishing breakfast. Read more >>>
Robin Burr
My husband, Rob Burr, helped me to see early on in our relationship, that if I quit my job working for someone else, (I was an insurance adjuster at Allstate at the time), I would be able to apply my talents along with his to create our own company and work for ourselves. Read more >>>
Cardin Pierre
I would say the relationship that shaped the way I see myself the most is the one I have with Jesus Christ. I find my identity in Christ and he’s my firm foundation. When the world is scrambling to figure out who they are, I’m rooted in the one who created me. Read more >>>
Sanela Ebbeskov Jankovic
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was when I realized that I could create something from nothing and that ideas, when combined with persistence, could actually turn into something real. I was still quite young when I started organizing small projects on my own whether it was building something, selling an idea, or finding creative ways to solve problems. Read more >>>
Jade Maxx
Bhavii Bride’s earliest memory was definitely feeling powerful! We felt strong, capable, and excited to begin a journey in the wedding industry on our own terms, bringing the respect and dedication to the craft of our bridal beauty services. Read more >>>
Juana Meneses
My earliest memory of feeling powerful is connected to drawing. At around seven years old, I remember realizing that I could look at something, put my own spin on it, and then translate it onto paper. More than feeling powerful, I felt unique, especially when other kids began asking me to draw for them: horses, houses, even their pets. Read more >>>
CUA Reaper
Being depended on, seeing that others showed up not for themselves at times but just to show up alongside myself meant a lot to me early on. I prided myself on being an unshakeable, unbreakable, structured pillar since very early. Read more >>>
Benjo Hamo
I grew up with three brothers and one sister – she was the youngest. Our house didn’t have enough bedrooms for everyone, so my sister ended up in the middle of the house, basically living in the family room. That was fine until she hit her teenage years and started needing privacy. Read more >>>
Ashley Rigaud
When I landed my very first client as a fashion stylist and marketing professional, I was still young and learning the ropes of the industry. I didn’t have all the answers, but I had drive, creativity, and a strong eye for detail. Every project became an opportunity to sharpen my skills, build relationships, and prove myself. Read more >>>
Melinda Marquez
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was when I competed in my first cooking competition. I competed in a Chili Cook-Off for my company and I really felt like I would not win because I really didn’t have a Chili recipe and was winging it. When I won first place I was in shock! I thought to myself “Wow Girl! Read more >>>
Isaac Bencid
I don’t really believe in regret. I think everything you don’t do —or that doesn’t happen— still teaches you something. Every experience, even the one that didn’t occur, leaves a lesson. There’s an internal programming that guides your process, and it unfolds in its own time. Regret only creates stress; reflection creates growth. Read more >>>
Sophie Teixeira de Abreu
I often reflect on this question, and I’ll share my perspective from a professional standpoint. As a single mother of three, I have had to carefully adapt my work and my passion for coaching and preparing healthy food to fit around my children’s school schedules. Read more >>>
Alexia Ciancio
As a Latina, one of the cultural values I protect at all costs is family. Not just in the traditional sense, but in the way we show up for each other, celebrate each other, and lift each other up. In my personal life and in my business, I carry that same spirit of warmth, connection, and loyalty that’s so deeply rooted in Latin culture. Read more >>>
Nicholas Dolan
That love is everywhere and everything. There are days I have been stressed and down. However, what gets me out of it is by looking around. You can find love everywhere. Read more >>>
The Zappe Cats
Keeping our roots alive. Even far from home, we carry that sense of community and resilience that shaped us. It reminds us who we are and gives weight to what we create together. Read more >>>
Razvan Petrea
A customer will become a friend long before a friend becomes a customer. Read more >>>
Bud Fleisher
Honestly, I feel it daily. My wife and I have a 7 year old son, a big noisy dog, and being with them is the ‘nowhere else I want to be.’ Read more >>>
Valeria Zea
I learn from everyone around me. My husband, a creative genius, constantly inspires me to see the world differently. My daughter reminds me to be brave, honest, kind, and fearless-just like her. My mother sets an example through her faith and dedication, teaching me the power of living with intention. Read more >>>
Stefan Amali
I really admire my nieces a lot. Zoë Facey and Ava Grace Facey are the coolest people in the world to me because of their sense of individuality, their love for ice cream and their love for Uncle! Read more >>>
Eric Martinez
There are two reasons I’d hire myself. As a health professional and business owner, I am expected to make them better than myself and help them avoid all of the hardships. As of now, I’ve seen and worked on almost every type of business model in my field as a Coach and health. Read more >>>
