We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Rebecca Tamm
When you own a business for over 20 years, everyone wants to throw in the towel at least one time. Hiring troubles. Global pandemic shutting our doors for 3 months. Recession. Another recession. Injuries. Burnout. You name it, we’ve probably struggled with it. Read more>>
Kris Mathis
Absolutely. There were plenty of times I thought about giving up. I still give up and come back now. Ha ha! I remember one season in particular. I was trying to build my speaking business, but nothing seemed to be working. The money wasn’t coming in, doors weren’t opening, and I was watching people around me succeed while I was barely staying afloat. Read more>>
Amère Blackwell
In the midst of my illness, I almost gave up being an artist. At my worst, I had no energy and couldn’t eat anything. I kept going through extensive treatments with minimal progress. I eventually had to move back in with my parents to sort this out. It was exhausting. I felt like I was just wasting my time away, watching films and sleeping. Read more>>
McKenna Joy
To be honest, I rarely set my mind to something, so when I do set my mind to something, such as modeling, I don’t give up no matter how hard it is. I just keep pushing on and believe that it will all work out how it is supposed to. Read more>>
