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.
Dr. Tatiana
For a long time, I felt called to think bigger than the environment I grew up in, but stepping fully into that vision used to feel intimidating. I was raised by immigrant parents and experienced generational poverty growing up, so even achieving personal financial stability felt like a huge milestone. Read more>>
Patrishia Anderson
I’m being called to stop playing small. I used to be afraid of chasing big goals because I didn’t want to fail or look crazy for dreaming too big. Now I understand that my journey becoming an aircraft mechanic, creating opportunities for my kids, and stepping into creative and tech spaces is bigger than my fear. I’m choosing courage over comfort. Read more>>
Calethia DeConto
I feel like I’m being called into scale, not just in the work itself, but in how I show up around it. For a long time I treated my art like something I had to protect. I made it quietly, kept it small, and stayed in preparation mode because it felt safer than being fully seen. Read more>>
