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What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?

We’ve been working on our publication and platform for almost a decade because we deeply believe that the world will be a far more empathetic and collaborative place if we all had the ability to know each other’s stories. The past decade has brought unimaginable challenges along the way, but we persevere because we believe this is mission worth never giving up on. We often are inspired by the folks we’ve featured and their commitment to their respective missions and so we asked some of them to talk to us about this very topic and have share some responses below.

Jessica Miller-Merrell

I’m most committed to me. The last five years I have focused on me, my mental health and my own personal well-being. The journey to get to where I have has been long. I have had a physical transformation. I’ve lost over 80 lbs. Read more>>

Lora D. Williams RN-BSN

I’m committed to the belief that transformation through Christ can change the trajectory of a life no matter where it begins. That conviction fuels everything I do through Williams Career School of Excellence and Treasured Protégé. I’ve seen what happens when people encounter both opportunity and the love of God broken stories become testimonies, and hopelessness turns into purpose. Read more>>

Evan Luna

A belief I’m committed to, no matter how long it takes, is the importance of reconnecting with the roots of why we do what we do. For me, that means understanding where the music I love truly comes from. I grew up in a mostly white city, and for a long time, I didn’t feel proud of being Mexican. Read more>>

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