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.
Guillermo Dapelo
Yes — and believe it or not, it was just nine months ago. After spending nine years at my previous job, things became murky, stagnant, and at times very distasteful for my standards. Around that time, I was presented with what I now consider the best opportunity of my life. Read more >>>
Magda Loureiro-Zelaya
Honestly, no. I’ve never been someone who gives up. There have been times when things got incredibly hard. Moments when the pressure of running a business, raising a family, and wearing so many hats felt overwhelming. But giving up was never an option in my mind. Read more >>>
Suranghee Subasinghe
Absolutely! Quite often as any caring business owner. The challenges the career brings makes it hard for someone as a mother to take on. But my clients are the reason I push forward. I love what I do and to be able to make it this far has been its own validation for me. Read more >>>
Meela Belle
Oh gosh, was there? Let me take you back to October 2022—a moment when I completely gave up. Living no longer seemed worth anything. I felt empty, saw nothing, and cared for very little. In a moment of darkness, I made the choice to try and end the purposeful life God had planned for me. But what happened next changed everything. Read more >>>
Michelle Montero
In late 2021, what started off as a dream come true began to turn into a nightmare. I had just given birth to my son in May and by November, my late ex-fiancé developed a drug addiction. Our home life was chaotic and unlivable to the point of needing to separate for my son’s safety. Read more >>>
