Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past fear and into purpose.
Shannel Pearman
I feel called to continue sharing my story and spreading awareness, even though it was scary after my stroke in 2019. At first, I was very vocal about maternal health, stroke, and invisible disabilities, but I struggled with my mental health and had to step back. Read More>>
Alyssa Wolf
Public speaking. In college and grad school I was close with my classmates, yet terrified any time I had to give a presentation in front of the class. My first speaking appearance after founding Red Wolf Imports was at the USA Trade Tasting in Manhattan maybe in 2018. Read More>>
Brittany Veney
It’s not that I was afraid, it’s that I didn’t have clarity. For a long time, I knew I was meant to do more than design beautiful brands. I’ve helped so many women build something impactful, yet I hadn’t fully stepped into my own story. Recently, I had that “a-ha” moment which was the realization that my real calling is to build a movement. Read More>>
Dr. Rocío Raña
I wouldn’t say I was afraid of sales, but I was definitely reluctant. Coming from a research background, I didn’t see myself as someone who could—or should—be selling. I was focused on our mission, our impact, and building a tool that genuinely served bilingual and multilingual children. For a long time, sales felt like a separate world that I wasn’t qualified to step into. Read More>>
Nick Eliot
I am being called to take a leap of faith. Not a calculated step, not a safe move, but a real leap. The kind that requires trust, vision, and the willingness to grow through discomfort. In the past, I let fear of failure and the unknown hold me back. I questioned if the timing was right, if I was ready, if I was good enough. Read More>>
Angel Penuela
I find that life is prompting me more than ever to live authentically in my truth. To do that, I have to be confident in myself, my abilities, and my purpose in this lifetime. I was not always ready to do this, and it’s still an everyday process. Read More>>
Tammi Rogers
I realized I have been called to help build the new DMV Hollywood community in order to spotlight the brilliantly wonderful entertainment that is often overlooked in the DMV area. What is the DMV? The D.C./Maryland/Virginia (DMV) area, which is a commonly used term for the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including parts of Maryland and Northern Virginia. What is the DMV Hollywood community? Read More>>
