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.

Arturo Rey

I am most proud of building my brand and improving my quality of service, through hard work, perseverance, and a lot of patience, i have grown my 1 man Dj company into a Multi-Op premium event company. I now have 9 Nine DJ’s, 4 Photo Booth techs, Party Robots, and an entire crew that i depend on to deliver a perfect experience for our clients. Read more>>

Brian Bianchetti

What I’m most proud of building is something you don’t see on shelves or in headlines: trust. Inside our business, People’s Choice Beef Jerky, we’ve been quietly rebuilding what it means to work in food manufacturing, especially in an industry that’s historically transactional and tough on people. Read more>>

Farley Granger

Since i retired from racing and teaching out on the motocross track I have been quietly and diligently been building a new identity, basically stripping down everything thing I know that others know about me and rebuilding myself from the ground up, physical health, mental health, emotional intelligence and awareness and so much more. Read more>>

Massio

The record label RYTHMICA has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. What once felt like a distant dream is now a full reality—a label that moves across borders and dancefloors worldwide, carried by artists and supported by some of the scene’s most respected selectors. Read more>>

Theo Okuribido
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What I’m most proud of building is the foundation behind the business — the family bond, values, and traditions that don’t show up on social media or menus. FryDay isn’t just about food; it’s about creating something that my family can stand on for generations. Behind the scenes, I’m intentionally building a culture rooted in love, faith, respect, hard work, and service. Read more>>

Rolondo Talbott

What I’m most proud of building is the invisible infrastructure that allows people to survive, stay, and eventually thrive — often without ever knowing it was intentionally designed. I’ve spent much of my career creating systems, frameworks, and quiet guardrails that make workplaces more humane for people who were never centered in their design, especially Black professionals, neurodivergent employees, and those navigating both. Read more>>

Nicole Simonek

Drawing a parallel to my day job working in cloud infrastructure, I am most proud of building the invisible infrastructure behind my blog over the years. Read more>>