We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some thought-provoking and some funny. We’ve highlighted a cross section of those responses below.
Stacey Fike
Growing up, I didn’t come from a family of entrepreneurs—my dad was a police officer and my mom a registered nurse. They were both incredibly dedicated to their careers, and while they didn’t own businesses, they modeled something just as impactful: they loved what they did. Read more>>
Diana Mencia
As a child, I believed I wasn’t enough—that because I didn’t have a home, a family, or stability, I wasn’t worthy of dreaming big. I thought my circumstances defined my future. But now, I know that’s not true. Today, I believe I am strong, capable, and worthy of everything we’ve built. I’ve learned that where you come from doesn’t limit where you can go. Read more>>
Maria Monterrosa
Growing up I believed that you had to have a degree to live a successful and prosperous life. That was the blueprint we were all handed right? Go to school get the degree get the job. But life taught me something different success isn’t one-size-fits-all. Read more>>
