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.
Emily Cappelen
I’m absolutely doing what I was born to do. It just took me a while to trust it. I didn’t grow up thinking “I’m going to be a wedding photographer,” but every step I’ve taken has led me here, and it feels like the most natural thing in the world. Read more>>
Hana Bertram
Yes, the version of me you see is real but it’s not everything. I’m a layered person with a lot going on beneath the surface. I’m strong and soft, ambitious and grounded, creative and constantly evolving. I choose what I want to show, but there’s so much more to me than what’s public. Read more>>
Deborah Young
There have been many times I’ve asked myself: Why am I blogging? Am I good enough? Over the years, I’ve experienced a lot — false accusations, hate comments, and criticism from people who don’t understand the work and heart that goes into maintaining a blog. At times, it’s made me want to give up. Read more>>
Joseph Cordova
I’m going to answer this question by first defining ‘child’ as anything before the age of 45, meaning, some of the biggest realizations and reconsiderations of my life came much later. And the biggest one is my understanding of the concept of permanency. Read more>>
Chaconna Downs
This is a great question! The part of me that undervalues myself and doesn’t demand what I deserve has been released. Honestly, it’s happened this past year. I never set New Year’s resolutions, but I always ask God what my goals and purpose should be for the year. At the top of this year, the instruction was to go full throttle all year long. Read more>>
Dodi Kessler
They would say that I have a genuine desire to make others feel happy, seen, and appreciated. The people who know me best would tell you that bringing joy to others isn’t just something I do….its who I am. Their smiles, their laughter, and those little moments of connection—those are the things that fill me up. Read more>>
Jacqueline Amira
Honestly, I have to say Integrity. You can drink a Red Bull or Monster energy drink and get more energy. You can take a course, read a book, take a class and increase your intelligence. Integrity is one of those qualities that you either have it or you don’t. It aligns with having strong morals and principles. Read more>>
SAMANTHA Pestiano
I feel most at peace at a drift event right before everything officially begins. I’ll make sure to share a photo that represents this feeling, because it’s truly special. There’s this calm-before-the-storm moment during practice runs when the air starts to fill with tire smoke, the crowds haven’t arrived yet, and the sunrise spills over the hills. Read more>>
Briana Falgiano
Standing up for the disabled community is one that unfortunately takes grit, hard work and the ability to shift. At The Dramatic SLP LLC, we are a team of neurodivergent individuals who have many diverse gifts as well challenges that we face daily. Read more>>
Gina Tyquiengco
I believe that creativity is spiritual. Most people separate the two, as if creativity is only a skill or a technique or something you produce. I experience it as something deeper. When I create, I am listening. I am connecting to something I cannot fully explain but always recognize. My intuition leads long before the work becomes visible. Read more>>
