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.
Valeria Granda
I am happy to say that I am doing what I was born to do. From a very young age, I knew I was born to be an artist. Here I am now as a young adult enjoying my career as an artist. I found out very early on in my life that art is my passion and I have pursued that ever since. Read more>>
Dahlia Canes
I’ve been walking a path since birth. It’s a learning and growing, an insightfull path that your given destiny provides. However, along this path you have a choice to follow it or wander off into never never land. Most of us have a calling and then others…well… As for me, my calling was obvious. Read more>>
Jewel Lavenskii
Feeling like no one was seeing the hard work I put in, I felt so unseen. But I realized as long as I appreciated what I did, I shouldn’t care what others think. Read more>>
Evan Rudman
The biggest lie I see in my industry is that you have to abuse substances to be cool and make it. In my entire life, I have never drank, smoked, or done a single drug and I never plan to. So many musicians abuse these substances thinking they need them to be creative but that is a lie. Read more>>
Tiffany Manbodh
Everyone Should Own a Home’ We’re constantly fed this idea that owning a home is the ultimate financial goal. Many call it the American Dream. You know, proof you’ve actually “made it.” But the truth is, homeownership isn’t always the smartest move. For many people, renting may be the better financial choice and also practical. Read more>>
Romi Myers
I’ve learned that suffering is instrumental for one’s spiritual growth, specially when we don’t listen to our heart and soul. It is the universe communicating and guiding us with any needed course correction. Success is the reward for learning how to overcome the struggles that cause the suffering. Read more>>
Javier Guandalini
The first 90 minutes of my day are all about creating clarity. I’m usually up before sunrise, and I start with a simple routine, hydration, a quick walk, and a few minutes reviewing the notes I left for myself the night before. Once I open my laptop though, my attention goes straight to 4everlive Labs. Read more>>
Kira Shine
Traveling. Love to see different places. Love to see sunsets and sunrises in different city’s. Love to go from warm weather to cold place – and feel different. Most of the time love outdoors – walking, hiking, enjoying architecture of the city or nature of mountains, woods. Also love to go to see shows, concerts, exhibitions, unique museums Read more>>
Carolina Montoya Pelaez
Something that’s been bringing me a lot of joy recently is a community I started called Mujer Independiente, which means ‘Independent Woman.’ It’s a space where I help women entrepreneurs, especially those launching startups, to build financial confidence, grow their businesses, and feel empowered to reach their goals. Read more>>
Karina Catellani
For me, the answer is yoga. e moment I begin to teach or practice, I disconnect completely from technology and gently step away from whatever is happening around me. Everything narrows down to breath and movement. Read more>>
Vanya Sahi
In my view, having the right energy at any given moment is of paramount importance. It encompasses qualities such as intelligence, integrity, and intention. After all, what value does intelligence hold if it is not guided by the right energy or purpose? I firmly believe that the energy we project shapes both the direction and the outcome of our goals. Read more>>
Annette BoVee-Akyurek
These are all great qualities. I’d like to talk briefly about all three. Intelligence, to me, is not just what you get on an IQ test, but your awareness and understanding about several aspects of the world. Logical awareness, emotional intelligence, and your ability to maneuver around one’s surroundings are primary. Energy has several meanings: What is an individual’s energy? Read more>>
Caleb Jerome Morales
As I briefly alluded to, I once came very close to quitting music altogether. By the time I was twenty-one, I developed a habit of using music solely as a vessel in which to channel pain. Throughout high school and my first few years in college, my participation in music and bands was dismissed or discouraged by my peers. Read more>>
Brenda Chin
I stop hiding my pain and start using it as power when I finally decided to forgive myself of all my mistakes/bad choices and let go all of my hurt from past broken relationships and holding on to broken promises I had to Free myself of these things because it was gonna destroy me mentally, emotionally and physically. Read more>>
Bryan Wisotsky
Probably my wife. She’s always had the entrepreneurial spirit and motivated and pushed me to want and do more. She stood by me when I was launching the agency and didn’t have a lot of clients or business. Read more>>
Ernie Markers
My grandmother. Nerliz Guademuz. She was my North Star and my guiding compass through life. When I was younger she’d always see that I had a very strong passion to go out and create and create, she never wants me to go through life working on any 9-5 job. Read more>>
Lisa Crichlow Helly
My mother. She always had a strong work ethic, going above and beyond what was required of her and doing things out of a spirit of excellence. Anywhere she went, she would leave things better than how she found it and constantly raised the bar for those around her by simply being herself. Read more>>
Dro T
Yes. In my journey of walking in my destiny, I’m so glad I followed God’s timing instead of my own. As hard as it can be to be patient and being in a season of waiting, looking back there are so many moments when I wanted to do something but it didn’t work out. Read more>>
Raymond Hicks
Ms. Kristen, good morning ma’am. I stood up when others stayed silent. I spoke out against police brutality, corruption, and the planting of drugs on Black men who never had a fair chance. I refused to turn my back while young Black men were being beaten to the ground like their lives didn’t matter. Read more>>
Fred King
If clinical immortality ever becomes real — and I think powerful quantum computers could make that possible in the next 20–30 years — I’d focus on building something that highlights human uniqueness. In a future shaped by advanced AI and humanoid automation, I’d want to create something that puts our creativity, personality, and individuality at the center. Read more>>
Ena Castillo-Barillas
Wow, this is a deep question. If I had to let go of what I answer to, what I do, and what I have, I think what would remain are my knowledge and my feelings. That is the essence of the self. Read more>>
Noelia Solange Rabino
I really miss going to the video store. There was something special about picking up that chunky VHS case, flipping it over to read the back, studying the images, and building up anticipation for the movie. Then you’d get to the counter and chat with the staff about whether they’d seen it, what they thought, just a real conversation about film. Read more>>
Lisa Zipken
There is a lot of confusion around the word somatic. Unless someone is a movement practitioner or a therapist who works through the body, most people are not quite sure what it means, even though it is the word that captures the heart of my work. Somatic comes from the Greek word sōma, meaning body. Read more>>
Créatiff Marketing
I think what’s most misunderstood about my business is that people assume Social Media Management is just posting. Posting is literally the easiest part. What people don’t see is the strategy, planning, content creation, storytelling, analytics, scheduling, community engagement, brand voice, and constant adapting that goes into making those posts actually work. Anyone can post but not everyone can make it convert. Read more>>
Willa Augustitn
A normal day feels like I’m living two lives at once. I wake up early to make sure my high schooler is cared for, encouraged, and out the door on time. Then I step into my role as a healthcare provider, pouring into my patients, managing heavy workloads, and trying to stay centered even when the day throws challenges my way. Read more>>
Jane Baldridge
My relationship with the ocean. During a troubled childhood, I was offered an opportunity to race in the Gulf of Mexico on a boat with friends. When we sailed out of sight of land, the feeling of happiness and calm I had never known enveloped me. I was astounded by the peace in my heart at that moment. Read more>>
Kalichi Lamar
Rather than one, there are a number of values I will always protect as a Boricua. One of the most important values I will always protect is respect for our Elders. Our Elders hold our histories, wisdom, medicine, stories, and spirituality that encompass who we are as a people. Read more>>
Caitlin Eliza
The last time I changed my mind about something important was when I realized that the products I used and the food I ate weren’t irrelevant or insignificant. For a long time, I didn’t think those everyday choices really mattered, but I’ve since learned how deeply these choices impact my overall wellbeing. Read more>>
Jennifer Ann Johnson
Right now I am learning from all of the lessons that life is teaching me everyday. So often, as humans, we don’t listen to ourselves or what is happening in our lives to see what we need to learn. If we just slowed down a bit and paid attention to all the things that are ‘lessons’ for us we would be so much stronger. Read more>>
Glayson Leroy
My brother and business partner, Hiero Veiga. He’s one of the nation’s top artists, but what makes him truly remarkable isn’t just his talent. Despite his success, he stays humble and grounded. He’s always there for anyone who needs him. His character shines in the way he cares for people, supports the community, and lifts others up. Read more>>
Zoë DB
My daughters. For they do not even know their power yet they empower me every single day. Read more>>
