Fear is something we all carry, though it shows up differently for each of us. It can keep us safe, but it can also hold us back from opportunities, relationships, and growth. We asked some brilliant members of the community to share the one fear that has shaped their choices the most—and their answers reveal just how universal, yet deeply personal, our struggles with fear really are.
Bailey York
That transformation starts with self-hate. The fitness industry profits off women believing they need to be fixed — smaller, tighter, more disciplined, less emotional. It glorifies burnout, restriction, and comparison, then calls it “wellness.” I bought into that for years — I thought if I just worked harder or looked better, I’d finally feel enough. But real transformation doesn’t come from punishing your body. Read more >>>
Pepa Ivanoff
Unfortunately, there’s a deeply ingrained myth that art and creative professions aren’t “real jobs.” That belief is not only false, it’s harmful. It undermines the skill, discipline, talent and perseverence required to build a creative career. Read more >>>
Kendra Delahooke
The lies of the mental health industry are one of the main reasons I started my business. Although I believe all therapists are well intentioned, they are operating with the education and tools they were taught. It is my strong belief that this education simply doesn’t cut it anymore. Read more >>>
Nadina Picarella
That you are not capable of homeschooling your own child. You need to be educated according to public school standards in order to teach your child. You are your child’s biggest advocate and teacher. Create a village of resources and a network. You will find exactly what you need. Read more >>>
Casey Astorino
The creative industry tells you that pursuing other paths is failure — that choosing anything else is “giving up.” For a long time, I thought that would be true for me. What I’ve actually found is the opposite: my space and appreciation for music and creativity have expanded exponentially now that I have balance in my life and no financial pressure on my art. Read more >>>
Tina Karras
That the sourcing of spirits doesn’t matter. Glyphosate and other pesticides survive the distillation process meanwhile gluten does not. Glyphosate Free is way more important than Gluten Free. Read more >>>
Varun Verma
Biggest lies industry tells is work hard and you’ll make it. At the end, it’s mix of luck and being smart about it. Read the room, understand the politics. And what can you contribute to table is important. Everyone is talented and hardworking as well. But they do not share same luck and communication skills. Read more >>>
