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.

Silvana Johnson

What I’m most proud of building — that nobody sees — is myself. Through building my small business, I’ve learned discipline, perseverance, and the power of showing up even when I don’t feel like it, even when results don’t come right away. My business has been more than a professional journey — it’s been a process of formation. Read more>>

SARAH HUFF

Honestly, the thing I’m most proud of building isn’t a business or a brand — it’s me. The version of myself who can pause before reacting, who apologizes to her kids when she’s wrong, who shows up softer, calmer, and more grounded than she used to. There’s no trophy for that kind of growth, but it’s the hardest, most meaningful work I’ve ever done. Read more>>

Andra Harris

Although people see Bougie Eats Academy as a successful online pastry school, what they don’t see are the systems I’ve built behind the scenes to make it thrive. I had no background in entrepreneurship, so I had to learn everything from the ground up — through trial, error, and persistence. Read more>>

Jada Lanai

Honestly, I’m most proud of building is myself. With the amount of no’s you receive in this industry( a lot) is and can be very emotionally draining. You start to lose confidence for your skill and then slowly you rebuild yourself with words of affirmation, journaling and understanding that your time or moment will come to you when its time. Read more>>

Ryan Anderson

What I’m most proud of building is a legacy. I founded my company, “The Anderson Collective,” based on the values my late grandfather embodied: Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Hard Work, and Execution. To me, this isn’t just about creating a business; it’s about forming a tight-knit family of individuals eager to grow in their careers. Read more>>