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Highlighting Local Gems

Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds 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.

Janiyah Johnson

Suffering taught me a work ethic rooted in survival rather than comfort. It showed me that staying above water requires consistency, discipline, and effort, especially when no one is coming to save you. Read more>>

Kim Brooks

I think a lot of capable people are carrying this belief that they have to be the steady one all the time. Like if they don’t stay on top of things, something will slip, or something will fall through the cracks, so they’re constantly making sure everything is handled. Read more>>

Elizabeth Harring

I wish I had a normal! As a person that thrives on routine I have the vision of a structured day. As a solo parent to a 2 and 4.5 year old I have learned that nothing is ever ‘normal’. My kids might wake up sick, (which happens more than I ever knew was possible) and that will shift the entire day. Read more>>

Brad William Cox

I want people to remember that you don’t have to wait for someone else to tell you you’re good enough. Just get up and start doing what gives you energy. I’ve been a hot mess at everything I’ve started, but like the story of The Ugly Duckling, I’ve always found ‘Swanhood’ in every reinvention of myself. Read more>>

Dr. Phil Morgan

My family saw my potential first. 1. As Potential (The ‘Could Be’) They saw the raw materials, but not the final sculpture. 2. As Quirks or Idiosyncrasies Your innate gifts might have manifested in ways that were inconvenient or misunderstood. Read more>>

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