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.
Kelvin Xuna
I’m most proud of building the foundations for Artist Housing, the first branded co-living company in the world. While people see the buildings and the tenants, few see the invisible systems I created—the operational workflows, the legal frameworks, and the hands-on tenant management that kept everything running despite unfair policies and financial challenges. Read more>>
Suede Silver
Proud of my convoluted a$$ studio… it’s such a cool setup but so unique that theres no resources to turn to that could help me figure it out. It looks like the millennium falcon from the back… but it’s worth it and everyone has a ton of fun with it! Read more>>
Ashley Williams Stanley
I’m most proud of the stability I’ve found in creating a family. I try to keep my personal life pretty private but when people see me glowing from the inside, they should assume the fire was ignited by my husband and son. They are my home. Read more>>
Reverend Doctor
That I’ve built a community around Reverend Doctor that I don’t think industry folks see. When you lead with kindness and self-love, the right people find you. Those who wear their heart on their sleeve stick around, and those chasing only themselves usually don’t. The music industry often runs on fear of other people’s success, but what I’ve built runs on trust and intention. Read more>>
J Wealth
The thing I am most proud of building is my career as a music producer. As a kid I was always drawn into the production in music and the first thing I would do when purchasing music is look at the music credits to see the production on the album. Read more>>
The Crowdfunding Queen™
Via my company, THE CROWDFUNDING QUEEN™, I’m proud of building an international community of wonderful people whom I empower by teaching them specific crowdfunding and fundraising methods that democratize the funding of projects they dream of making. Read more>>
AJ Lamor
The thing I am most proud of building – that nobody sees? That’s a great question. I would say it’s willpower. The inner battle with oneself is rarely visible. Read more>>
Sarah Hamilton
I’m building not only a career, but also a dream lifestyle and a way to inspire others! There are a lot of creative endeavors being worked on behind the scenes. While I can’t say too much about them yet, I can say that I am incredibly excited and having a blast making it all happen! Everything is connected. Read more>>
Lani Harmony
I think the thing I’m most proud of building — that very few people outside the industry see — is the design backbone of The Urban Charm. Read more>>
Rosalinda
Our business is a business of women helping women. I love to believe that I am helping other small women business owners make their business more successful and profitable by being a part of our community. Read more>>
Sydney Assil
I am proud of my support system. Through everything I’ve accomplished, I have had some form of help: a guiding hand, shoulders to lean on and stand upon, and a village behind me at all times. Some of this help finds me by luck. My family and our large circle of loved ones show up for me like no one else. Read more>>
Tyler Angelos
A team that I can rely on. Every business owner I know that struggles is usually due to lack of trust in their team or just straight up not having one. The feeling of being able to leave my business for extended periods of time and knowing I do not have to worry because my team is amazing and fully capable. Read more>>
Filipp Romanychev
I am proud to make comedy movies even at a small scale for social media. Currently, I am working on a sitcom about a neurotic Russian student who runs from his social media obsessed girlfriend and seeks asylum at his hippie grandfather’s house in the San Fernando Valley. But he doesn’t know what he’s signing up for… Read more>>
Sam Pocker
My animated series, ‘Sam Pocker’s Magic Banana,’ (magicbananashow.com) follows the surreal rideshare adventures of Sam, an out-of-work Saturday morning cartoon star who drives a magical flying banana through space and time. Each episode is like a mix of a late-night talk show and a taxi confession, featuring guests who share their personal stories and secrets during rides to real and imaginary places. Read more>>
