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What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some thought-provoking and some funny. We’ve highlighted...
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Highlighting Local Gems
Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of...
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What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
If you asked your best friends what really drives you—what they think matters most in your life—what would they say? We...
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Who taught you the most about work?
Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in our conversations with some of the...
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What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses...
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What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
Over the past decade, we have been profoundly impacted by the wisdom of the community. Every person has wisdom, every person...
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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...
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Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
Emma Carter I love music and one of my favorite bands is Sammy Rae & The Friends. Their lead singer Sammy...
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If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Cat Sherwin Worrying about things out of my control. In fact worrying about anything. Someone once said to me worrying is...
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What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
Dr. Lilit Without a doubt, my relationship with my sons has shaped me the most. Becoming their mother cracked me open...
Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesOctober 14, 2025
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