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.
Doniqueka Louden

Have patience! Things will come, but don’t let the when worry you. Just know that, in the end, you’re going to win. The road ahead may be full of obstacles, but face them with faith. Read more>>
Jerome Chester

That somebody was coming to save me—but no one did, and no one is coming; I came to terms with it very young. I had to learn, grow, and sharpen my own mind. Knowledge, wisdom, understanding, and discernment became my armor against the world. Truth is, I became the man and father I needed when I was younger. Read more>>
Din Jalonen

The part of me that was all ego—that needed to become something in music. And to be fair, it got me far. I’ve toured the world, had radio play, media attention, played festivals, ComiCons, and Star Wars Celebrations. Spirit gave me the sings, but ego gave me the drive to make eight albums, three of them on a music label— Meriläinen Music. Read more>>
EJ Lee

The summer of 2011, I was 18 years old and I just graduated high school and I was about to enter as a freshmen at McDaniel College. I know that might seem odd, but to me I just accomplished something that I did not think as possible. I had a difficult time, academically speaking, growing up in the school system. Read more>>
Linda Biggs

I had to grab this question… Because you might not believe my answer. I was six years old – I can clearly remember it. I remember seeing Fairies out in the wild and the adults… The grown-ups laughed at me and told me I was just a child. They would say, Fairyes aren’t real…. And it was just my imagination. Read more>>
Jaime Auburger

In the last few years I’ve learned the true meaning of vulnerability. I know that pain shared is pain lessened. I care less about what others might think of me, that’s none of my business. If I’m able to share openly and honestly about what I’m going through then maybe I can help someone going through something similar feel less alone. Read more>>