What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?

We’ve been working on our publication and platform for almost a decade because we deeply believe that the world will be a far more empathetic and collaborative place if we all had the ability to know each other’s stories. The past decade has brought unimaginable challenges along the way, but we persevere because we believe this is mission worth never giving up on. We often are inspired by the folks we’ve featured and their commitment to their respective missions and so we asked some of them to talk to us about this very topic and have share some responses below.

Erik Sopracasa

One project I’m committed to – no matter how long it takes – is creating a major documentary or scripted series exposing the global crisis of human trafficking, especially child trafficking. This is not just another project on a slate for me. It’s something I feel a responsibility to tackle as a storyteller with a global platform. Read more>>

Jessica Lee

I always put 120% of myself, my knowledge, my expertise in every project I do no matter the circumstances. You saw the results I can give and decided to hire me for that and I will deliver that vision. Read more>>

Rachael Kraft Hassall

I’m committed to building The Poetry Vessel into a long-term home for people who want to write, think, feel, and grow creatively. We want to create a space (both on and offline) where people feel seen, connected, and empowered to use their voice—because poetry and storytelling are some of the most accessible tools we have for self-knowledge, community connectivity, and personal transformation. Read more>>