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Is the public version of you the real you?
We all think we’re being real—whether in public or in private—but the deeper challenge is questioning whether we truly know our...
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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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What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what...
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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 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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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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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...
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What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
With so many high-achievers in our community it was super interesting to learn about the moments when they lose track of...
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What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to...
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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...
Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesJanuary 23, 2026
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