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Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?

We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of industries and we have always found their stories about who they were early on to be most fascinating.  Below, you’ll find members of the community sharing their responses to this key aspect of their stories.

Dawn Pilpel

Honestly, the same person I am now—just a little less loud about it. I tried to play by the rules for a while. I colored inside the lines, tried to fit the box, even thought about living that so‑called ‘normal’ 9‑to‑5 life. But deep down I knew that wasn’t me. Before the world started handing me its script, I was already breaking it. Read more >>>

Svetlana Kruglova

We both come from very humble beginnings in our countries ( Russia and Colombia ) and went through a long path of jobs and careers before we became entrepreneurs and partners in Ideal Events , from car wash, jewelerer assistant, to Port Supervisor , Maketing manager , antique art sales , airline supervisor , we have tried on a lot of roles . Read more >>>

Robin Louis

I can honestly tell you that I’ve never taken instructions from the world on how to be me. Never, ever, ever, not once. Why’s that? It’s simple. I’ve always known who I’am because God, my Lord & Savior Jesus Christ who lives in my heart, in my spirit, in my soul has been guiding the way since Day 1. Read more >>>

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