Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.
Dana Brandt
Suffering taught me clarity. Every time I’ve hit a low point — whether it was burnout, boredom, or one of those moments where I questioned everything — it forced me to pause and look at what actually matters. The hard seasons strip away the noise. They show you what’s worth rebuilding and what you’ve outgrown. Success feels great, but it doesn’t teach you much. Read more>>
Dr Lynn Anderson
Being abandoned as a young child and then unloved were deep wounds. Again, my deep commitment to Karma helped me to heal them. When you realize that it is up to you to rise above life’s challenges and find your inner worth, you begin to heal. Read more>>
Chef Monica Libertino
This question has crossed my mind before—who will remember me, who will show up, and what kind of impact I truly left behind. What I hope is that people remember the moments we shared. The laughter around the table, the gatherings filled with warmth, and of course, the food. More than anything, I hope they remember how I made them feel—loved, cared for, and welcomed. Read more>>
Kat Wade
I always come back to a quote by Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” That’s the story I hope people tell about me. I don’t think it’s about titles or accomplishments as much as it is about impact. Read more>>
Will Luera
My closest friends would say that people matter to me. Relationships matter. Showing up matters. They’d probably tell you I care deeply about building community, whether that’s in a rehearsal room, at the gym, on a softball field, or around a dinner table. I value loyalty, consistency, and being someone others can rely on. They’d also say growth matters to me. Read more>>
Devin Constant
From recent memory, I’ve been able to successfully consider how to make large scale, public artworks more accessible through the access that the worldwide Web can provide, moving physical, immersive environments into a digital space Able able to be entered through a website , effectively this took the shape of a revelation allowing me to continue to streamline my efforts into my new tech startup Read more>>
Jonathan Mitchell
During prayer and when I spend any time with my three younger siblings. <br> Read more>>
Jorge Styles
I was exactly who I’ve grown into today. I believe at the core of it, we’re all told to change, but our most authentic selves is when we were 5-7 years old, without a care in the world, living free. It’s taken a lot of reprogramming and learning, but I have been who I’m meant to be for awhile now. Read more>>
Mike Gable
Great Question: ‘Many people see standard production boats—like the pontoons, tritoons, and power catamarans common in the Tampa Bay Area—as strictly ‘leisure’ vessels with a performance ceiling. The biggest misconception is that if you want more speed or a smoother ride through the Gulf or Bay chop, you have to buy a bigger, more expensive motor. Read more>>
