We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Nikkie Pryce
The time I almost gave up was about a year and a half ago when I went through a season of deep burnout. Everything in my life was happening so fast. My business was growing, doors were opening, and I was speaking, preaching, and pouring into others nonstop. Read more >>>
Andrea Cadelano
Yes, there was a time I almost gave up. It was during the COVID crisis, right after a difficult crime scene cleanup and decontamination. I remember finishing the job late at night, sitting in the van, completely exhausted. The city was silent, streets empty, and everywhere you could feel the fear and uncertainty in the air. Read more >>>
Pamela Bosque
Yes, I’ve definitely had moments where I almost gave up. One that stands out was hiking in Patagonia. I’d been walking for seven hours on an ankle I had broken the year before, and early in a 12-mile trek, I twisted it badly. I was exhausted, in pain, and ready to quit. Read more >>>
Loren Oliveira
Yes, there have been times when Brazilian Voices faced challenges that made us question how we would move forward. The first was when we transitioned from an informal, “in-house” board of directors to a professional one. This shift required us to completely rethink our internal processes, clarify roles and responsibilities, and create a stronger operational structure. Read more >>>
Yas Gonzalez
Yes, there were times I wanted to give up. Times when the weight of life pressed so heavily on me that I questioned my purpose, my strength, even my worth. I am not perfect, I struggle, I suffer, and I have feared I’ve failed. But I’ve also learned that in the cracks of our darkest moments, light finds its way in. Read more >>>
