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.

Auburn Haney

“My life has been an endless stream of callings—each one arriving louder and more intense than the last. Right now, I’m being called to step into two things that once terrified me: launching a nonprofit and building a full content-creation agency. For years, I’ve supported everyone else’s dreams—business owners, studios, community leaders. I’ve helped them tell their stories, find their voice, and build their presence. Read more>>

Alexa Tokich

I’m being called to live a more authentic life, to not shrink myself into people’s perceptions of how I should be. To express myself in a creative way that can help others do the same. Read more>>

Josueños

Now more than ever I can say this year has pushed me to put myself out there. Like we all go about life wanting the best we can reach for, but we often overlook how much that requires you not just step out of your comfort zone but also bet on yourself. Read more>>

Orlando Dixon

Create an ecosystem of sustainability for myself that does not rely on anything other than my own vision. For a long time, I believed that any success or longevity I had in my industry had to be tied to the old systems that were already in place. But many of those frameworks are collapsing, some even imploding in real time. Read more>>

Maya Irons

I’ve recently felt drawn to community building, which is something I always assumed I wouldn’t be good at! Luckily, I was able to overcome this fear and put together an event series over the summer. I met so many new people from all over LA who were excited to participate and make new friends. Read more>>

Nakia Montgomery

For the past three years, I have been living a nomadic life — one filled with unexpected lessons, deep reflection, and unwavering resilience. While it can feel daunting to become a living symbol of inspiration, I’ve always sensed that my story was meant to serve a purpose beyond myself. Read more>>