Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?

We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of industries and we have always found their stories about who they were early on to be most fascinating. Below, you’ll find members of the community sharing their responses to this key aspect of their stories.

Tiffani Rooney

I feel like recently I am returning to exactly who I’ve always meant to be! As a child I was always outspoken and outgoing, just as my parents taught me to be! I’m also a triple Sagittarius and a New Yorker, so it’s already in my nature, lol! Read more>>

Keito Watanabe

I was born and raised in Japan, a place people from all over the world love to visit. Japan is an amazing travel destination and has recently become a popular spot for buying vintage designer items, but it is not always the easiest place to live. Read more>>

Antonio Liranzo

I was a young boy enjoying Britney Spears cassette tapes and dancing to Snow White. Just living life and dreaming big in my hot pink tank top. Read more>>

Wendy Alcala

The last time I truly felt like myself before outside influences, expectations, and opinions got loud was when I was a kid. When you’re little, you’re not trying to impress anyone. You’re just existing as yourself. The people-pleasing is quiet, the self-expression is on max, and you don’t question whether you’re “too much” or not enough. I miss that version of me. Read more>>