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.
Shardae Carter
If I could say one thing to my younger self, I would definitely encourage her to embrace everything about being me. Don’t feel embarrassed about any part of yourself or your story. You are beautifully crafted and made up of everything that makes you unique. Read more>>
Jay Svn
I’m driven by a desire to leave a lasting legacy for my family. Growing up in a broken home, I know firsthand the struggles that come with that reality. My mission is to change that story—for me and my children. Read more>>
Bobbie Jenkins
I had a defeated mindset toward education. I believed that I was incapable of learning and that I was not ‘smart’ enough to pursue further education. Read more>>
Christian Alfonso
This is an interesting question because it is something that I think about on a daily basis. We all have quiet, internal battles that we are dealing with but that we avoid sharing, be it for fear of mockery, being seen as ‘less than’, or purely because of maintaining privacy. I think most people deal with a heavy dose of anxiety. Read more>>
Delayna Watkins
What I understand deeply—something most people don’t fully realize—is how interconnected a woman’s health is with every part of her life. It’s not just about physical well-being; it’s about identity, relationships, purpose, and even how she shows up in her career and community. Too often, health care looks at women in fragments—treating a symptom here or a stage of life there—without honoring the whole person. Read more>>
Nicole Prescott
I hope people say I lived life on my own terms, just like the song My Way by Frank Sinatra — that’s truly the soundtrack of my life. I want to be remembered as someone who wasn’t afraid to take risks, to build, to stumble, and to keep going, even when the odds were stacked against me. Read more>>
Dr . Renee Tengella
After experiencing some major setbacks, I’ve learned that failure isn’t a dead-end, but simply another opportunity to start over and get it right. One of the hardest moments for Peaceful Warriors came during Covid when we had to transition from in-person yoga classes to online. Initially, I thought it was the end of our organization. Read more>>
Yadi Sixx
I was who I am right now before the world told me who I was supposed to be. I’ve been singing ever since I drew my first breath. There was a Whitney Houston song playing when I popped out, and they said that I let out the longest note and right then they knew I’d be a singer. Read more>>
