Was there ever a time you almost gave up?

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.

Selena Salazar

This is kind of an interesting question because this is a struggle I am currently working through. After having a very successful year in 2024 with my business, 2025 has been a bit more rocky. It has become obvious that the current state of the economy is affecting my customers. Read more>>

Hope Somadlangati

It happens more often than not. I am someone who always asks questions (to myself) whenever I do not see what I would classify as progress. But I have learnt that it is not in me to give up, I am addicted to trying and love to see things through and their outcomes. Read more>>

Jinx

When my dad passed, I was at my absolute lowest point in life, I was planning on quitting music cause it felt like my biggest supporter was now gone. Read more>>