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.
Reyna Guidotti
The child that was must the time afraid for been rejected, that felt not accepted and most the time and most the time wonder about what the people think about her Read more>>
Cynthia Cain
I do not have to be a Dr or Lawyer , to be successful. That was what i was told in school. Your passion is what makes you powerful. We don’t know our passion sometimes untill late in life. I found mines in my 40’s. Doing nails is a successful career Read more>>
Shianne Woods
As a child, I thought the ultimate career was a cushy desk job; a 9-5 with a retirement plan and weekends off. When I achieved this goal, over time, I felt so unfulfilled and insignificant. Starting my own business has helped me to realize that the only limitations to success are the ones I place on myself. Read more>>
Ishmael Barri
Growing up in southeast Louisiana and later moving to southwest Houston, Texas, I was always the fat, nerdy kid with the funny name. That meant I didn’t have many friends and wasn’t exactly popular when it came to dating. Because of that, I believed I had to stay in the shadows—convinced no one cared enough about me or what I had to say or do. Read more>>
Janette Martin
As a child I suffered from low self-esteem. That stigmatism stuck with me throughout my formative years and my early stages of adulthood. It was’nt until I decided to attend college in my 40’s and completed two degrees was when I realized that the stifiling myths that I had previously believed about myself was possible to overcome. Read more>>
Stephanie Haden
As a child I was very shy. However, since being an entrepreneur I have had to force myself to get out of my shell and not be afraid to venture out and talk to clients and partners. Honestly, being an entrepreneur brings the extrovert out of you! Read more>>
