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.
Christina Barr
One of the most meaningful moments was giving a couple the chance to experience a real wedding through a styled shoot. They had been married before at the courthouse and never had the opportunity to celebrate with a full wedding. Watching them step into this styled shoot and fully embrace the moment was unforgettable. Read more>>
Juliana Sotomayor
Yes, absolutely. I’m not always polished, I don’t know how to be anyone but myself. I don’t conform into who people think I should be and instead I stay true to myself. My screen name on social media is @JulesTheRealty because I keep it real in real estate. Read more>>
Demetrius Watts
As a comedian, the ‘public me’ is absolutely the real me—just with a heightened sense of awareness. Offstage, I self-regulate like anyone else. But onstage, that’s the space where the filters can come off and we can really examine life’s absurdities. It’s about having a playground for ideas where you can push boundaries, but also understanding the responsibility that comes with it. Read more>>
Anduy Goliat Sanchez
Several times, actually. We often think that pursuing a dream with our talent is a straight path, but in reality, it is more like a rollercoaster, full of highs, lows, and moments when you seriously doubt yourself. There were times when I questioned my own abilities and even faced people who made me doubt my growth. Read more>>
Maggie Langeness
The wounds that made me start traveling. At a young age I experienced the sudden deaths of my friends and it was an extreme eye opening that life is short. I spent so much time grieving and being angry that this happened when I finally just needed to remove myself from where I was. Read more>>
Bob Green
That I was genuine. Hopefully they remember my art, and hopefully I’m remembered as kind and intelligent. Read more>>
Heissam Jebailey
Heissam ‘I’m in’ Jebailey was who he said he was. He changed the world locally and internationally through his events and fundraising efforts. He brought entire communities together across multiple generations showing them the time of their life each and every time. Read more>>
Rocquel
The passing of my father this year in February 2025 really shaped my perspective and outlook on the world. My father was a man who lived in his truths and also was fiercely goal oriented. Everything he wanted to do or attain in life he did, COMPLETED and walked in his purpose which was my biggest reflection to take away from his life and influences. Read more>>
Brian Carlson
I spent three years living in Ethiopia. One afternoon I dropped a friend at his house. He’s a kind, steady, family-first guy. In a lot of ways, a better man than me. As he walked inside, it hit me how little he had compared to me. Not because he lacked character or effort, but because life had dealt us very different hands. Read more>>
Maya Jones
I think – right now, honestly, There has been so much pain in my life in the last couple years and learning how to use that pain to continue moving forward instead of letting it slow me down is what is really, really pushing me in the current chapter of my life. Read more>>
Chef Kay Gordon
I cooked for my father one day…he sat me down and told me: Baby girl, you have a GIFT!! I hope you see it & nurture it! Read more>>
Chris Mari, TPI
The reality that is I am getting older. Pushing 30 years old is a crazy concept to me, yes it’s still quite young in the grand scheme of things, but the fact that life isn’t stopping for anyone, myself included, is something quite profound. Sometimes, I wish life could just slow down a little so I can enjoy the little things more. Read more>>
Keysie Kemp
Most people are silently battling pressure. Pressure to look successful, stay positive, and keep everything together even when they’re burned out or unsure. We’ve created a culture where vulnerability feels like weakness, so a lot of people are carrying heavy loads behind polished smiles. Read more>>
