We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of industries and we have always found their stories about who they were early on to be most fascinating. Below, you’ll find members of the community sharing their responses to this key aspect of their stories.
Jeree Spicer
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a young woman simply following the gifts God placed in me. I explored many different directions: child development, criminal justice, even social work because I’ve always had a heart for helping people and making a difference. Read more>>
Tia Nicole
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a little girl filled with joy, a silly outgoing personality who wanted to be an actor. I always thought you had to be lucky in order to live your dream life. Read more>>
Joe Louis
I was unhappy when society told me who I had to be and I became joyful once the world/the universe told me not who I had to be but allowed me to see who I AM. I believe that society and people demand one thing from others, and the universe in the world will demand another thing from others. Read more>>
