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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...
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What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
melissa rivera My earliest memory of feeling powerful was in the 9th grade, when I organized my classmates for a school...
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What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
Fear is something we all carry, though it shows up differently for each of us. It can keep us safe, but...
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Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before we saw it in ourselves know...
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What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
We all carry parts of ourselves that once protected us, guided us, or kept us safe—but no longer serve who we’re...
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Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had...
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What do you think is misunderstood about your business?
People love to make assumptions about what your job or business is like. But often the reality is completely different. Every...
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If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below....
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