Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before we saw it in ourselves know how impactful it can be. We are thrilled to highlight some of those stories and honor some of the OG heroes.
charlotte henry
“I grew up in a small village in France and spent all my time in a little dance studio. I loved dancing, but my body didn’t fit the mold—no open hips, no flexibility—so ballet was definitely not for me. I quickly understood that becoming a ‘real’ dancer might never happen. Still, I kept practicing simply because I loved it. Read more >>>
Jasmin Graham
Some of the professors I worked with in undergrad saw me as a scientists long before I ever could. They surrounded me with mentorship and never once gave an indication they doubted I’d succeed at anything. I remember them recommending I apply for what I now know are prestigious internships and graduate research fellowships. Read more >>>
Victoria Kopylova
The person who always saw my potential, even before I fully believed in myself, was my husband. In moments when I doubted my abilities or questioned whether I could bring my ideas to life, he never stopped encouraging me. He reminded me that I was capable of so much more than I gave myself credit for. Read more >>>
Quinton Daniels
God knew me before I even knew myself. When we don’t really know God, we start doubting ourselves and focus on things that don’t help us, just dragging us down. We put ourselves in situations that aren’t good for our well-being. But when you really get to know God, you gain strength and wisdom. You’ll feel more confident about yourself and your goals! Read more >>>
Victoria Jardine
My fiancé. When we first met, I was still so lost, carrying around anger, hurt, and so much pain from the people who had broken me. I had lost myself and honestly didn’t even know who I was anymore. But he saw me clearly, even when I couldn’t. Read more >>>
Jillian Michaels
My family. My mother has always been my biggest supporter. She’s always done everything she could to give me what she could to make my dreams come true. Read more >>>
Raul Camargo
I would definitely have to say my family, they definitely saw my full potential before I even saw it in myself. They have always been very supportive of everything I do as well as my goals. Read more >>>
