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.
Brian Murray
I’m doing what I had to do to survive; what I chose to keep doing once I realized it could help others, too. I wasn’t told to do this. No one handed me a blueprint for coaching, entrepreneurship, or healing through movement. In fact, a lot of what I went through early in life—trauma, instability, feeling out of place—pushed me toward disconnection, not purpose. Read more>>
Katherine Mayer
What I’m most proud of building isn’t something you can easily see — it’s a culture. When I started Mayer Consulting at 28, I was a solo practitioner in a male-dominated field. Over the past 15 years, that one-woman operation has grown into a team of 11 women handling more than 150 active cases at any given time. Read more>>
Jen McKee
When you start at the bottom, you’re forced to use grit and determination to move forward. You will never have unlimited motivation, and motivation won’t get you far anyways. I’ve learned that in order to succeed, you have to do the mundane, boring things with consistency. Read more>>
Chiara Beaumont
Suffering taught me that it is as natural and inevitable as success is. That it is all around us and it is coming for us, if we aren’t already at its table. It taught me true humility in my body and spirit and that all things pass, the good and the bad. Read more>>
Dr. Brad Hutt
That I was shy. That was a limiting belief I had since I was a kid and it has only been recently that I’ve taken the time to sit with that and deconstruct it. From taking the time to look at it, I came to the conclusion that I am just measured with my words and what I want to say. Read more>>
Timothy Schramm
I believed I was limited when I was a child due to my disability. But overtime, I decided to go beyond the barriers I had created around myself since people around me didn’t believe I could accomplish certain things. I was underestimated. I chose to take a risk when I moved to Las Vegas. Read more>>
Bonnie Skulark
The first 90 minutes of my day are quiet and intentional. I start with prayer and reading the Holy Bible—it helps me center myself and set a peaceful tone for the day. From there, I drink some water and then fuel up with coffee. Then I glance at the day’s to-do list, and check any early messages or orders for Sweet Cream Skincare. Read more>>
Elizabeth Haberer
My mornings start with about 30 minutes playing with my German Shepherd, Apollo. It’s been our ritual since he was a puppy and it’s converted me into a morning person! After that, I head out to my shala for my daily Ashtanga yoga practice. Read more>>
Summer Eaton
It’s not just about the business, it’s also about building your community. I could become the best most well known photographer on earth, but if I don’t have a strong community what do I have? If everything is a competition you will end up alone when you reach the top, and nobody wants that. Read more>>
Avery Brookshire
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful and misunderstood parts of healing. So often, we hold onto anger or resentment thinking it protects us but in reality… Unforgiveness keeps the other person in control. It’s like clenching hot stones and expecting the other person to get burned. The only one getting hurt is you. Read more>>
Kayla Mireles
The fear that has held me back the most in life is the fear of lacking — the fear of lacking the necessary resources to live a comfortable life. It’s something that has lingered in the back of my mind for as long as I can remember. Read more>>
Jimmy Ninja Chaikong
so being different feeling different having the public tell me almost every day that I was different created a lot of insecurity and self-esteem wounds that over the years even after being on TV and movies and dating beautiful women and doing things at the average person would only dream of I could never find that value and just last year an incident occurred that really opened my eyes to my value and healing my abandonment wounds and attachment issues Read more>>
Jacqueline Sinex
I hope that people will remember me as a genuine person who truly loved connecting with others. I have noticed that I have been a bridging friend to people even when they do not get along or when they are head-to-head business competitors. Read more>>
James Matlock III
I hope people say that I was someone who loved his family deeply and showed up for them every day. I want them to remember that I cared about my community just as much, and that I worked to make it a better place for the people who came after me. Read more>>
Denise Alamo
One of my first loves and biggest joys in life are crystals. Since childhood, I have always had a fascination for them. From having a granite rock collection when I was younger to buying my very first clear quartz crystal as a teenager, crystals have always had the power to hold my attention for hours on end. Read more>>
Sarah Heard
Getting outside and either forage, wander in the trees, or sit by the river keeps me happy and grounded. I struggle with meditation, but these moments are the most quiet and peaceful for me. Read more>>
Carol Schiraldi
For a long time, I was a computer programmer, one who was deeply immersed in the tech world, writing code and building systems. That logical, structured part of me served me well for years. It taught me how to think critically, pay attention to detail, and solve complex problems. But that chapter of my life has come to a close. Read more>>
Jessica Cherry
My closest friends would say that what really matters to me is helping others see their own power—sometimes even before they see it in themselves. They know that I care deeply about creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to rise. Read more>>
Chrissy DePauw
Them first. Puppies second. Surrounding myself with cozy vibes, pretty spaces and 90’s r& b blasting, time to enjoy making music, art, and quality time with the people who fill me up! Read more>>
Frank Moses
Integrity, without integrity intelligence and energy don’t mean much. Integrity is the compass that gives direction to intelligence and energy. Without it, intelligence can become manipulation, and energy can become recklessness. Read more>>
Anne Shackelford
Lately what is bringing me joy is the quiet. Journaling. Long walks with my dogs. Letting the day stretch without rushing to fill it. I have been spending more time in nature and in the in-between moments, without trying to capture or share them. There is something deeply satisfying about the ordinary when I let it be enough. Read more>>
Ro Wavy
My mom taught me the most about work. Work isn’t just a job, it’s making sure responsibilities are taken care of, it’s doing the things that need to be done, it’s making a way when there doesn’t seem like one, it’s giving a little more when you think you’ve given your all, it’s holding your head high when you want to give in. Read more>>
Kathleen Day
I’ve always been an artist, and the commonality I’ve come to find in everything I do is storytelling. That started as far back as I could write words and draw. I would come up with imaginative stories and characters, write poetry and songs…I would even document everything that went on around me. Read more>>
Arlee Pryor
I was a sassy, spunky tomboy in overalls. I was climbing trees, barefoot, curious, goofy, creative, and totally unapologetic. I’m slowly finding my way back to her every time I let go of expectations and lean into joy and authenticity. Inner child work is a big part of what I do with clients, too. Read more>>
Melissa Bordeau Mark
Most days—hell yes! I’ve built a career that genuinely excites me, and I feel grateful every day that I get to do work that lights me up. Of course, there are hard moments—tough days come with the territory of running your own business—but those challenges make the wins feel even more meaningful. One of the things I love most is the variety. Read more>>
Sara Jenkins
I’m absolutely tap dancing to work — I truly love what I do, and I think that shines through in every piece I create. One of the most meaningful compliments I’ve ever received is: “You shine as bright as your jewelry.” Color has an incredible way of spreading joy — I see it happen every day. Read more>>
Deepicka Mehta
Yes. I’ve always believed that excellence isn’t about recognition, it’s about integrity. Giving my best, even when no one is watching, is what allows me to sleep peacefully at night and feel proud of the work I put into the world. Praise is fleeting, but the legacy of how you showed up, with care, consistency, and heart, is lasting. Read more>>
Julia Hatch
Absolutely. You have to take pride in what you do, regardless of whether anyone else sees it. Ultimately, only you know the true effort you’ve put into your work. That self-respect is more valuable than any praise. Read more>>
Jonathas Dias
I’m extremely glad I never pulled the trigger on opening up a Food Truck or Mini Bistro. Throughout the last two years I’ve realized there’s so much more I need to learn, So many more places that I need to go, And a lot more food that I need to try and experience and that’s when I connected with Chris Villalobos. Read more>>
Aaron Henry
I believe consistent utility over time really differentiates fads and shifts. How often a product or service is used tends to be a stronger predictor of a foundational shift. Adoption rates, attention in popular media, and share of conversation are temporary and easily swept away by next week’s headlines. The difference between VR and AI comes to mind. Read more>>
