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.
Erik ‘ESH ‘ Stevenson
You have be true to yourself and I have found I have to paint or draw or play music in order to feel like myself. I do this without expecting anyone to notice. It’s nice to get recognition but I have to create regardless if I want to be a happy version of myself Read more>>
Steve Flintoff
What I’m being called to do now, that I may have been afraid of before, is stepping fully into creating and growing my cooking class brand. For years, I was confident in the gym and I knew my role as a coach, I knew how to help people train smarter and get stronger. But when it came to teaching cooking, I hesitated. Read more>>
Dommique Diamond
Well back then when I was in middle school and in high school to be honest, I feel like I always had an interest in modeling and also being a creative. Read more>>
Jezurine Paulsen
I think people might misunderstand my legacy and think it’s just about photography, but for me, it’s about so much more than taking pretty pictures. My hope is that people remember that I used my work to tell real stories, to help people feel seen, celebrated, and confident in who they are. Read more>>
Trenae Aka Elegance
My relationship with God and my journey of self-discovery have been the foundation of who I am today. I’ve experienced many challenges in my past that have shaped me into the person I’ve become. Through it all, God has been my greatest guide and Father — constantly present, even in my lowest moments. Read more>>
Sydney Marie
I asked one of my dearest friends, Vee, and she said, ‘Being in the moment. you capture special moments and try to be in the moment when those special moments are your own.’ I love that she put it that way, because it’s so true. Read more>>
Shar Michele
My only sibling passing has been the most painful thing I’ve ever encountered. It’s been a challenge for not just me but my children and husband. Especially my daughter Syd, the person that designs our bags. Because of this it’s empowered us to use the brand to raise awareness for blood cancers and disorders. Read more>>
Katelyn Missig
I stopped hiding my pain and using it as power when I realized that we don’t all have to look the same, and there is a market for individuals who also want to stand apart from the crowd and I can feel empowered doing that. Read more>>
