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.
Maria Alejandra Hernandez
One recent moment that made me feel both proud and genuinely happy was the release of my new book, Esto también es crear, now available on Amazon. What made this milestone even more special is that I wrote it alongside a close friend I deeply admire, María Viviana Colmenares, founder of El Truck de las Flores. Read more>>
Oly B
Ha, that’s an interesting question, because the entire concept of my art is essentially built around immortality. I believe that subconsciously we all strive for a kind of immortality through the mark we leave behind: some people have children, some invent things, some create art. Read more>>
Ricardo Ceballos
Last year, I lost one of my closest collaborators and friend, Diego Jimenez, without warning. We were almost the same age. Since the early 2000s, we grew up in this industry side by side mostly with him supporting my side projects, always reminding me (and himself) that we were going to make it. That belief never left our work. Read more>>
Dre Mav
I am the most proud of building projects and connections with and out of love that will outlast my very own lifetime. Nobody truly sees everything that goes into these projects or what it took in order to establish those connections. Read more>>
Kenny Routt
To dig deep. Suffering taught me that actions speak louder than words. What are you going to DO about your situation? Talk is cheap. Do the work. Keep your head down. Be curious, humble, gracious, and open minded. You have the power to change your life. Read more>>
Vassilia Binensztok
I think people may misunderstand how much was carried quietly along the way. From the outside, my story can look like steady achievement, resilience, and forward momentum. It speaks of degrees earned, milestones reached, and organizations built. Read more>>
Oksana Gruzdyn
I think most people underestimate how much our inner mindset drives outcomes—more than skill, talent, or even effort. Many assume that working harder or being “better” is enough, but the truth is, the stories we tell ourselves, the assumptions we carry, and the emotional patterns we repeat have a huge impact on results. Read more>>
Mark Burnett
The part of me I’m consciously releasing is the belief that resilience means enduring everything in silence. That mindset was shaped early—by responsibility, by complex environments, and by moments where showing vulnerability felt like a liability. It helped me survive high-pressure roles, deliver outcomes in uncertain conditions, and keep moving forward when the stakes were real. Read more>>
Sam Counterpunch
I’m in A new city where at first ..just living was a challenge ..I happened to meet the Mayor Jason Salaman and he helped to change my life and trajectory in Rapid city ..South Dakota .. Read more>>
Sam ghanem
By confusing observation with attachment. Some of the smartest people I know are overwhelmed not because they lack intelligence, but because they treat every piece of information as something personal. Every headline, reaction, metric, or opinion becomes something to absorb, defend against, or carry. I’ve learned to move differently. To be an observer in this life. An observer receives data as data. Nothing more. Read more>>
Jarred Isgette
Countless times. The truth is, when you’re chasing something extraordinary — not just comfort or success, but extreme success, health, and financial freedom — you’re going to hit walls that make most people quit. My goals have always been massive, and with that comes equally massive challenges. Read more>>
DJ Zapmar
I hope people say that I showed up with intention and treated people the right way. That I cared about the experience, not just the outcome. I would want to be remembered as someone who brought positive energy into rooms, helped create meaningful moments, and stayed consistent even when no one was watching. Music was my platform, but connection was always the goal. Read more>>
Vanessa Bedoya
People often assume that ChoiceMD is “just another directory” or a static list of doctors, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. ChoiceMD was built to solve a very real problem that families in Miami-Dade face every day: navigating healthcare is overwhelming, confusing, and often discouraging. Read more>>
Augusto Sanchez
Many in this industry are driven solely by indiscriminate profit. We see brands destroying the planet with excessive, senseless production—treating the Earth as their personal dumping ground for their surplus. What sets me apart is consciousness and the act of creating from my divine essence. I understand that we must protect our planet and its resources. Read more>>
Merlin Ramirez
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a sensitive, curious girl deeply emotional, faith-driven, and full of questions. I felt things intensely, dreamed freely, and believed that love, honesty, and purpose were enough. I didn’t measure my worth by productivity or expectations; I simply existed with hope and trust, even when I didn’t fully understand the world around me. Read more>>
Adriana Hummel
I would tell her to never doubt herself… not for a second. To trust her intuition, even when it feels scary or unconventional, and to go for what she wants without worrying about what anyone else might think. The discipline, the drive, the curiosity she had were always there for a reason. Read more>>
Mher Khachatryan
I’m building myself, who I am and who I can become. It’s an internal foundation made of resilience, self-awareness, and purpose. No one sees it directly, but it shows up in every decision and every piece of work I put into the world. Read more>>
