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.
Joey Waknin
For sure; it’s never a smooth sail. But I learned that success is about how quickly you get up when you fall. There was a time early in my career when I almost walked away — deals were collapsing, the pressure (to succeed or to close) was intense, and I started doubting if I truly belonged in this business. Read more>>
Shathagoddess
I’m most proud of building my brand from the ground up, brick by brick, the part people don’t always see. Behind the scenes, I’m not just producing beats or DJing; I’m constantly creating content, writing an e-book to help other producers navigate the business side, and collaborating with other creatives to bring new ideas to life. Read more>>
Shanya Roberts
Suffering has a way of teaching lessons that success simply can’t. For me, those seasons of difficulty revealed the strength of my faith and the depth of my resilience. When everything is going well, it’s easy to overlook the quiet growth happening inside—but in times of pain or loss, you discover what truly anchors you. Read more>>
Alejandra Gosselain
I love visiting and discovering different water parks with my kids, Miranda & Marcelo. Read more>>
Cherished Rain Art
Whitney is the driving force in my life for being taught about art. I had been painting before we met but never saw it as a job. I was a firm believer that ‘starving artist’ was not a bill paying career. Read more>>
Yesenia Bello
That the value of a song or artist is by how much people listen, the attention they receive or how much the audience likes their music etc.. I think it’s just ridiculous. As someone who started off in fine arts, some of the most famous painters were never even famous until after they died and people started paying attention. Attention does not equate value. Read more>>
Diane Makish
My late father understood the person I could be before I had the wisdom to see it in myself.” Unbeknownst to me , were the lessons I was learning not even consciously at the time. He was a very wise man with no ego a story for the books. Read more>>
Daniella Vazquez
Softness. In a world that constantly glorifies hustle, detachment, and being “unbothered,” I fiercely protect the value of softness: emotional fluency, empathy, care, and honest connection. Read more>>
SANDRA ARTILES
If human contact is a cultural value, it is the one I treasure most. I’ve promised myself never to lose touch with others, and to always make people feel valued—just as I wish to feel. Human connection is something we often take for granted, even as it quietly keeps us alive and included. Read more>>
Gray Annette Gray
For the first time in many centuries, there are five generations in the workforce at the same time. That’s unprecedented and yet most organizations are missing the opportunity for reverse mentorship and the development of a true learning culture. Smart people, even well-intentioned leaders, are getting it wrong by clinging to outdated hierarchies of knowledge. Read more>>
Kristin Barton
My passion is in my interior design business, but I’m also a proud wife and mother to two sweet little coconuts. So my day starts early around 6am with breakfast, school lunches and drop off. Read more>>
Harsh Arora
A normal day for me as a corporate dispute resolution attorney and a partner at a big law firm like Nelson Mullins Riley Scarborough LLP is a dynamic blend of strategic thinking, client advocacy, and precision execution. Read more>>
Callahan Heim
When I was only 17-18 years old, my mother was convinced that I was going to be passionate and successful no matter what career I ultimately chose for myself. As somebody who was always just another average student, I felt completely lost in what I wanted to do heading into college. Read more>>
Chelsea Luv
Caring, and not being afraid to show that I care. So many people in my generation have become afraid of sincerity. We’ve made it cool to act unbothered, to hide behind irony or detachment, as if feeling deeply is a weakness. Read more>>
WRDFRDNZ
As a ‘serious’ music artist, i used to think i needed to have an ‘anal’ plan by plan roll out before releasing my music. I would layer plans on top of plans, disguising procrastination as preparation. Read more>>
Willy Martin
“Before the world told me who I had to be, I was just a kid full of curiosity — always performing, creating stories, and seeing magic in everything around me. I didn’t know what fame or success meant; I just wanted to express myself and make people feel something. Read more>>
Yadira Diaz
I rely most on the ideas and innovation of the incredible companies we represent in our marketplace at Gradible. They’re the ones creating real, measurable change in the world, developing solutions that make it easier for businesses to operate smarter and more sustainably. Their creativity and willingness to push boundaries inspire me every day. That collaboration is the heartbeat of our business. Read more>>
