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.
Efda Dejoie
Absolutely, there have been many moments when I felt like giving up. Life has its challenges, and I often faced times when the journey felt overwhelming. However, my experience as a mother taught me an invaluable lesson about perseverance. Being a mom is a role I can’t clock out of, and it has shown me what true consistency looks like. Read more>>
John Moren-Escobar
We all have moments of profound doubt. Success isn’t about avoiding those valleys; it’s about building the resilience to climb out of them. It’s about shifting your mindset, leaning on your trusted circle, and knowing that adversity is temporary. That’s where real strength is forged. I cannot point to one moment – I had several, but it is part of the process. Read more>>
Meshach Berry
Going back to being a copywriter—I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in music industry. But since I didn’t intern during school, I couldn’t really get any internships once I graduated. So I took whatever internships I could find, and one required me to move to Atlanta to help launch a music tour for local indie acts. Read more>>
Yanet almaguer
“Yes, there were many moments when I almost gave up. Life tested me in ways I never imagined. But every time I was about to fall, faith reminded me that my story wasn’t over yet. I realized that sometimes, when everything seems lost, that’s exactly when your purpose is being born.” Read more>>
Ricardo Wilson
There are countless times I thought about throwing in the cards and praying for a better deal. Then I realize that for me, my path is not intended to be an easy one. I am here to teach and help people grow through my experience. Therefore, I now understand I must walk a path that many may not choose. Read more>>
Krista Thompson
Absolutely- All the time lol I trademarked Failureology and have written a book titled Failureology (Forthcoming publication) because I figured out early on that any success is typically laden with near non stop failure, adversity, and the never ending doubt, that you just have to learn to iron over. Read more>>
Victoria Polchkova
My earliest memory of feeling powerful was when I realized that beauty can transform how someone feels — not just outside, but inside too. From that moment, I knew I wanted to create change through my work, helping people see their own light. Read more>>
A-Dub White
Man, I don’t think there’s enough time to talk about all the moments I’ve almost given up. There’ve been seasons where I questioned myself—comparing my journey to others, wondering why my songs weren’t getting the streams or attention I hoped for. I’ve even got full albums sitting on the shelf because I felt like they weren’t good enough. Read more>>
Emily Taffel-Cohen
There have been so many times when I have almost given up. When clients leave and we have to hustle to bring in new clients so we can meet payroll. I almost gave up this week when about 4-5 different things that were out of our control all went wrong at once. Read more>>
Radmila Lolly
I’ve never felt the need to give up — because once you’ve already put in the time and effort, why stop? You’ve invested too much to walk away. You can change your route along the way, but the destination should always remain what you’ve worked for. Read more>>
Steve Cabeza
I was severely tested when my former business partner, Marnie, at my previous business, Amplification, Inc., suffered a traumatic brain injury while riding her motorcycle in 2018. I had to support her recovery journey for 19 months with all the financial, emotional, spiritual, and physical bandwidth I had in me. These were dark times. Read more>>
Alex Wilson
I’ve given up plenty of times. But I don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. Because every time I’ve allowed myself to give something up — something that wasn’t working or that it was time to move on from — it’s opened up new opportunities for me to explore. Read more>>
Cecilia Franco
Many, many times! Not long ago, I used to ask my best friend Carol, “Do you think one day we’ll wake up and all the bad days will feel so far away?” There were moments when I felt like giving up or simply not knowing what to do both professionally and personally. Read more>>
