Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.
Denetro Tealer
I am walking a path. Growing Scentify Essence hasn’t been easy, but it has been intentional and filled with purpose. Every step I take in this business comes from a place of faith, hard work, and wanting to create something meaningful for people’s homes and lives. Read more>>
Matt Woodfill
One of the moments that brought me real joy recently was authoring my new book, *The 2nd YES*. As I reflected on my writing journey, I became aware of how faithful the Lord Jesus has been in the parts of my story where things didn’t go as I had planned. Read more>>
Samuel Mallett
This is who I am at all times. Not the version people liked. Not the version I shaped to fit into an industry that was never aligned with God’s purpose for me. For a while, I became the person everyone wanted ;easy to accept, easy to praise, easy to digest. But that wasn’t my true self. That was survival. That was influence. That was image. Read more>>
Autumn Chapman
The biggest lies that my industry tells itself is that people can’t have fun without alcohol, and they are “boring” for not drinking. There have been so many times when I’ve gone out, and I’ve had more fun being sober than I would have with a ton of alcohol in my system. Read more>>
Jessica Winters
Suffering taught me the kind of strength, perspective, and gratitude that success alone never could. The challenging seasons of my life — the moments that felt overwhelming, uncertain, or disappointing — stripped away everything superficial and forced me to get really clear about what actually matters. They taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of trusting myself even when the path forward wasn’t obvious. Read more>>
JASMINE KEYS
stopped hiding my pain the moment I realized it was my greatest fuel, not my weakness. For years, I buried my struggles, tried to look “put together,” and felt like I had to do it all alone. But there came a point where I said, “Enough of hiding. Read more>>
Jaybangzz
I feel like my fear was always failure, I always feared of trying my best at something and failing. As a father of 2 now I have the mindset that failure is not an option. Another thing I’ve always considered is the feedback from others. I’ve always been worried or afraid that others would judge what I do. Read more>>
Loreal Curtis
I hope people say that I had a gift for capturing what words could not. I hope they remember that I truly saw people, that I honored who they were, and that my presence and my work made them feel something real. Read more>>
andriko gipson
When I’m gone, I hope people say that I never gave up — that I turned pain into purpose and built something that helped others believe in themselves. I want them to remember that I stood on faith, hard work, and integrity, and that I gave more than I ever took. Read more>>
Autumn Rogers
Working in Mental Health has always been a passion of mine, and helping grow communities needing assistance with their mental health needs and goals. I have always had plans of opening my own practice and becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), i’m even currently working towards a Master’s degree from University. Read more>>
SAMANTHA Briggs
I believe we find more joy in surrounding ourselves with colors and art that bring forth childlike wonder. Something another person made with their hands. Something they took the time to imagine and dream about and bring it forth into the world. I don’t think having something from a big box store that thousands of other people have truly creates joy. Read more>>
Gene Barron
This is a tough one. Read more>>
Shellsy Malveaux
I stopped hiding my pain when I realized how many people around me were quietly carrying their own. That realization is what inspired me to create Intimate Conversations: a co-ed healing space where people could speak honestly about the hard things: trauma, identity, relationships, and the parts of our stories we usually keep tucked away. My own journey played a big role in that. Read more>>
Pooja Murgai Taneja
In the summer of 2018, my little brother left for his heavenly journey which pushed me into the arms of depression. I still remember the last time that I saw him at the hospital I had to portray being ok when there was a whirlwind of emotions inside of me. Read more>>
Shelly castle
Well, I stopped hiding my pain and using it as power, with this newfound passion and life. When I became an author was the most powerful time, that I stopped hiding it. I truly am not hiding it now.. My pain and Story is out there. My Book is all true and I didn’t sugarcoat a single word. Read more>>
Miracle Bey
My aunt saw me clearly long before I fully understood who I was becoming. When I was graduating high school and quietly exploring culinary school, she was the one who believed in both me and the path she knew would bring out my best. Read more>>
Christopher Robles
My parents. I love them so so much. They made me who I am today. Being the son of a first generation parent is so important and impacting to me, cause my dad allows me to pursue anything I want to do with no judgment or no punishment and that’s something I never take for granted! Read more>>
Josiah Jean
The bedrock of my work ethic comes directly from my father. He taught me the essential value of persistence, how to consistently show up for the things that truly matter, and the necessity of working with purpose. Crucially, he modeled how to carry myself with confidence—even in rooms where I was the only one who believed. Read more>>
Gaby Velasquez
If I laid down my name, my roles, and all my possessions, what would remain is my spirit. My intuition, my resilience, my ability to create beauty from pain. What would remain is the part of me that survived everything I was never supposed to overcome. Read more>>
Mayra Malik
Being a hair and makeup artist is a multifaceted profession that goes far beyond simply applying makeup and styling hair. It is a skilled trade that combines artistry, technical knowledge, and a deep understanding of human anatomy, skin types, and hair textures. Hair and makeup artistry is a form of creative expression. Read more>>
Sade Beaulieu
I believe that many people quietly struggle with truly loving and accepting themselves. In our society, there’s often a strong emphasis on being there for others, whether as a parent, partner, friend, or caregiver, sometimes at the expense of our own needs and sense of self. Read more>>
Tawnie Breaux
The false labels I’m still working on letting go of are “too much” and “not enough.” It’s funny how those two can live side by side. For so long, I felt like I had to tone myself down — be quieter, smaller, more “acceptable.” I carried the label of too ambitious, too emotional, too strong, too soft. All at once. Read more>>
Wyatt Voorhees
In Scripture, you never see a model of modern dating—the casual, trial-and-error cycle we see today. What you do see is intention, clarity, and covenant. From the very beginning, God formed Adam and immediately created Eve as his wife, not his girlfriend (Genesis 2:22–24). There was no period of “seeing where things go,” no emotional guessing games, no temporary roles. Read more>>
BRIANNALYSE
A normal day for me right now consists of me working as a registered behavioral therapist, teaching children who have autism which Im extremely passionate about. Just after work I have been writing and recording my second album as an independent artist. On the weekends I’ve been enjoying performing some of the tracks for my upcoming album or spending time with my family and friends. Read more>>
Winnie Nyatome
In order for me to share my earliest memory of feeling powerful, I have to take you back to the early 2000s when I was in elementary school in Kenya. Im not the tallest human, but I can think quick on my feet. Read more>>
Trang Nguyen
The last time we felt true joy was just recently, while preparing for Noah’s first birthday celebration. That joy quickly grew into something unforgettable. Noah’s family shared how much he loved elephants, and from that tiny detail, an entire world began to take shape. Read more>>
