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What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?

We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside.

Gerry Rogers

In the history of my company, two proud moments stand out for me. When starting the company, my former business partner and I started with an experiment. We committed to doing this for a year, full time, and if at the end of that year, we didn’t make at least X amount of money, we would quit, because this was not intended as a hobby. Read More>>

Kylie Arnold

I’m actually the most proud of the parts of Kylie’s Desserts that no one sees—the heart and dedication poured into every aspect of my business. Everyone else sees finished cookies, social media posts, and event setups. But so much more goes into ensuring the success of this business, which I built on my own, taking no shortcuts. Read More>>

Alena Jones-Craven

I personally feel that the most exciting thing I’m currently building is myself. Throughout the years of building my art business, I’ve always felt like something was missing. One moment, I’m doing great in customer service but struggling with consistency. The next moment, I’m working on consistency but lacking in another area. Read More>>

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