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.
Jatna Banks
This is such a powerful question, really has you thinking. Before the world told me who I had to be, I was simply a creative girl who loved making others feel good about themselves. I’ve always been drawn to beauty, not just the makeup and brows, but the way it can light someone up inside. Read more>>
Stephanee Santamaría
I’d like to speak to the 18- or 19-year-old Steph, the one who felt a little lost or thought she knew exactly what she had to do. I moved from my country to Paris when I was 19. And even though I must say it was a divine experience, it was terrifying. Read more>>
Anita Linville
I was a people pleaser, someone shaped by abandonment wounds I didn’t fully understand at the time. I sought validation through the eyes and opinions of others — not because I didn’t have value, but because I didn’t yet know how to see it for myself. Read more>>
