We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside.
Steven Champagne
My family. Not just in the biological sense, but the bond, the trust, the daily showing up. It’s easy to highlight business wins or brand milestones, but what I’m really proud of is the quiet work—the kind that doesn’t go on social media. The way we’ve built something stable in a world that constantly pulls people apart. Read more>>
Aracely Nanez
is the life and mindset I’ve created for my family. I’ve worked hard to build a home filled with love, faith, and stability while continuing to grow in my career. Read more>>
Tobi Idowu
What I’m most proud of building is a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. It’s a quiet, personal journey—one that happens in the unseen spaces of my everyday life. I’m becoming a better person by choosing patience over frustration, offering grace when it’s not always easy, and strengthening my faith in things I’m both working toward and believing for. Read more>>
Nicole Messer
With the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of technology we live in these days, it’s easy to not notice the nuance that comes with being an artist in the photographic field. I’ve not only been an art hobbyist since I was a child, but I’ve committed my life to creating art. Read more>>
Debra Myers
It may seem odd to anyone who sees the outward appearance, but I’ve been working on my self worth. My ‘self’ is valuable and worth protecting. I do that by saying no to the things and people that I don’t align with. I wish I had done this sooner or earlier in my life, I would have saved a lot of money on therapy! Read more>>
David James Strain
The thing I’m most proud of building is my life — a life that allows me to spend my time doing what I truly want to dedicate my life to. I’ve worked hard to create a lifestyle that isn’t centered solely around money or traditional success, but around fulfillment and purpose. That’s not to say I’ve always had dream jobs. Read more>>
Kathryn Hinnant
Something I’m most proud of — though few people ever notice — is the level of intentional creativity I pour into each Scout Guide I produce. I love weaving subtle Easter eggs and hidden clues throughout, hinting at future volumes and their themes. For example, the recently released Volume 9 of The Scout Guide Houston was inspired by Studio 54. Read more>>
