What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?

Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past fear and into purpose.

Amy Nadimi

I’m being called to lead with the part of me I used to downplay—my capacity to genuinely care and hold space for others. I’ve spent most of my adult life as a mom, and that instinct to nurture is simply who I am. Read more>>

Emmillienne Bellaire

Right now, I am being called to go back to school, specifically for journalism. It may not seem like a scary thing to do for most, but being 28, having graduated high school 10 years ago, and college 8 years ago, it can feel like a bit of a step back. Read more>>

Herbertonic

My current calling is creation through animation. I want to make stuff move. I used to be afraid that starting this journey late in life without formal training meant I’d never accomplish my dreams, because I felt I would always be running to forever catch-up. I’ve learned that passion and persistence can matter more than credentials. Read more>>

Krystina Bailey Brawer

Nowadays, I’ve been called to support actors more than ever before. In 2021, I wrote my first book, ‘Actors! What You Need to Know Before Moving to LA,’ which quickly became an Amazon bestseller. After its release, I realized that actors had an even greater appetite for knowledge and guidance. Read more>>

Amanda Duque

That feels like such a loaded question given all the upcoming changes in my life. This year has been one of constant transition. Both personally and for my business. I’d love to say I’m someone who embraces change with open arms, but truthfully, I tend to shy away from it. Yet, some changes are simply unavoidable. Read more>>