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What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?

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.

Daidrien Johnson

I’d say my worldview was shaped not by one dramatic event but a series of quiet realizations. That people often hide behind an image, that truth and perception rarely line up. That connection is more fragile than it looks. I can see how that makes sense because the world is driven by performance and appearance. Read more>>

Diamond Ashman

When I was young I visited home to Jamaica with my family. I am a first-generation American but I still claim Jamaica as home because it is the home of my ancestors, of my family and of my heart. This land (America) is still new to my lineage, but my culture has been taught to me since I was born. Read more>>

Debbie Bush

As a kid, I had the most organized bedroom you’ve ever seen. I even created a Dewey decimal system for my beloved books, complete with check-out cards when friends borrowed them. While it was no surprise I was an English major at Texas A&M, I certainly never thought about organizing as a career after I earned my degree, got married and had kids. Read more>>

Isai Arenas

The moment I started living my creative lifestyle full time changed everything for me. It made me realize I can create my own world through what I do and inspire others to do the same. That shift in mindset is what shaped the way I see life and why I keep creating every day. Read more>>

Bianca Barona Abud

A moment that truly shaped how I see the world was when my son was diagnosed with leukemia. Becoming a mother already changed my perspective on love and care, but walking through that journey with him — and seeing other children at the hospital smiling even through their most painful treatments — taught me the real meaning of strength, faith, and gratitude. Read more>>

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