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.
Imani Phillips
I used to believe that whatever I showcased online had to be ‘done,’ but now I don’t care to wait until it’s ‘perfect’ because seeing the raw mess is more interesting anyway. Read more>>
Fabiola Davis
I always thought that “tools “ are just for men!! lol… Now every tool that we get is new toy to play with!… Favorite place ? HomeDepot , perfect date… Power tools aisle with hubby!! And ice coffee!! Read more>>
Jasmine Rucker
As a child, I believed I was bound by the statistics laid out by my little small town. I believed I had no business being a part of that 3.2% of the population with a graduate or professional degree. I was scared to leave my little town because I feared failure. Read more>>
Kayla Lassetter
As a kid, I believed I had to earn my worth by being perfect. I’m the eldest daughter of six — straight A’s, people-pleaser, never-mess-up, always be a good example for the siblings. I thought success meant fitting neatly into every box the world handed me and being the best at everything I did. And I carried that belief for a long time. Read more>>
Tosin Tee
Growing up, I was bullied a lot for my looks, my height, how skinny I was & at a young age, it really made me question myself. I don’t think I ever truly believed I was ugly, but there were moments where I felt confused, wondering what other people were seeing in me that I couldn’t see in the mirror. Read more>>
Cori Glascoe
I grew up in a tough inner-city environment, and for a long time I struggled with self-doubt. I had big dreams of success living in a better place, achieving financial stability, and creating a different future for myself but I wasn’t always confident that those goals were realistic for me. That started to change when I went to college. Read more>>
Nguyen Tran
The first 90 minutes of my day are intentionally calm and structured to set a positive tone. I begin with 30 minutes of meditation, which helps me center myself and cultivate a sense of peace. Afterwards, I spend about 15 minutes reviewing my calendar and to‑do list so I know what’s on deck. Read more>>
