Sometimes a key moment can make a world of difference in our lives. Those moments are deeply underrepresented in our conversations relative to the importance they play in our lives. We hope to begin to remedy that below.
Melica

The moment that shaped how I see the world is when I saw my mother’s death with my two eyes. The whole moment was a movie that brought me nearer to Jesus, that changed my way of thinking. The pain of her loss fuels me at times, and also gets me in a bubble. Read more>>
Anna Svetlik De La Rosa

A moment that really shaped how I see the world was becoming a mother and then watching my daughter, Hannah, grow into the incredible woman she is today. Most recently, seeing her graduate from Texas A&M filled me with so much pride it reminded me that love, guidance, and resilience create legacies that live on in our children. Read more>>
Christine Gosch

I was actually just chatting with my husband about this the other day. We were watching Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, and there is a scene where the fellowship (a group of 9 individuals) is trekking on a snow-covered mountain. Read more>>
Kristi Thornton

A moment that really shaped how I see the world was losing my brother, Caleb. Experiencing that loss made me deeply aware of how fragile life is and how profoundly our choices affect ourselves and others. That perspective has only been reinforced by watching friends go through life-altering moments—the triumphs, the struggles, and the pivotal decisions that can change everything. Read more>>
Yuri Williams

A moment that really shaped how I see the world was when I realized that we aren’t victims of our symptoms. We’re actually so much more powerful than we give ourselves credit for. I used to believe I just had to live with acne and hair loss, but once I started supporting my body with the right tools, everything changed. Read more>>
Evgeniya Garza

⸻ There wasn’t one defining event, but rather a gentle unfolding shaped by my early life. I grew up in Russia, where I was raised with strong values, deep family ties, and a natural connection to culture and storytelling. From an early age, I was a very sensitive and empathetic child — I could sense the emotions of others as if they were my own. Read more>>
Jasmine O’Bryant

A moment that deeply shaped how I see the world was the recent passing of my dad. Though it’s still very fresh, losing him has shifted my perspective in many ways. Throughout my life, he was a constant source of encouragement and support, always reminding me to be a light in the world and that I have the power to create the life I want. Read more>>
HANK LE

I’ve failed five times in business — and every single one of those failures shaped how I see the world today. At the time, each setback was painful and humbling, but I never let it break me. Instead, I treated every failure like a class — each one came with its own lesson, and I walked away smarter, tougher, and more focused. Read more>>