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.

Evan Stein

I’m most proud of the foundation I’ve built beneath the visible wins. The quiet, unseen work that allows everything else to stand. It’s the deep relationships, the trust, the resilience, and the clarity of purpose that I’ve cultivated over years. Read More>>

Kaiy Smith-Biesman

What I’m most proud of building — that nobody really sees — is the deep culture of care, growth, and connection behind everything I do. Read More>>

Madison Berrones

The internal cogs that make Dog Sitting Company special. Our goal from day one was clear. Even with our years of pet care experience, we studied the pet and house sitting industry as a whole and could clearly see where things were lacking. This is a business that requires an extreme level of trust, and more importantly, that trust must be earned. Read More>>

Leonard Tatum

There are many things we are proud of that nobody sees. There are a few initiatives we don’t announce publicly. One such initiative is Tatum Tech, our bi-annual event in South LA. At Tatum Games, we’re known for developing the world’s most powerful and advanced technologies and dev tools for game developers. Read More>>

Jade Ajose

The discipline. The day-to-day. The consistency it takes to show up, especially when the wins aren’t loud or immediate. In luxury real estate, people see the glossy listings and big price tags — but not the hours spent prospecting, learning neighborhoods block by block, prepping homes, managing every single detail to deliver a white-glove experience. Read More>>

Austin Sprinz

While most people know me for my content and presence on social media, one thing I don’t share often is how deeply passionate I am about entrepreneurship. Behind the scenes, I’ve built over seven companies each from the ground up and that’s something I’m incredibly proud of. Read More>>

Kevin Corte

This is such a good question and I’ve actually been pondering on this a lot lately. My mission as an artist has always been to find ways for underrepresented voices to be heard, especially in the political climate we’re in today in Los Angeles, I want to advocate even more for the Latinx community. Read More>>

Danielle Krippes

The thing I’m most proud of is the life I’ve built and the strength I found along the way—small wins, personal growth, and the choice to keep showing up even when no one was watching. Read More>>