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Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?

Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.

Pablo Rammsy

I think so because tattooing has always been around since I was little, I liked it. Read more>>

Heather Harris

I believe I’m doing what I was born to do. Every experience—both the highs and the lows—has led me here. From attending the U.S. Air Force Academy, to studying at the University of Arizona, to moving to Texas to be closer to family, to working in education and the private sector—each chapter gave me something essential. Read more>>

Sophie Gragg

I think I was born to connect people. To build spaces where creativity and community can thrive together. Through The Luna Collective, I get to do exactly that. It’s not something I was told to do, it’s something that’s always felt instinctive – bringing people together, helping them feel seen, and creating something meaningful in the process. Read more>>

Beth Coffey

For me, this isn’t just a hobby, it’s a legacy. I think about my 22-year-old stepdaughter and my 6-year-old daughter, and I want them to have a space where dance, music, and connection are alive for the next generation. I see myself paving the way so that they, and other young women, have a stage to step onto, not just as dancers, but as leaders. Read more>>

Christina Staggs

I’ve gone down a path in my life that’s purely led by what I want to do. I did not come from a family of professional creatives, and I faced a lot of resistance from many people in my life when I decided to pursue a career in a creative industry. Read more>>

Arletha Brown

I’m doing what I was born to do defy all odds and hand others the keys to do the same. Most importantly I’m staying in alignment with God as a leader you have to be smart enough to know you don’t know it all. That it’s all about his timing. Read more>>

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