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Life, Lessons, & Legacies

Through the work we do we are incredibly fortunate to find and learn about so many incredible local artists, creatives and entrepreneurs. Their stories, the lessons that they’ve learned and the legacies they are building inspire us beyond words. Below, we have highlighted a few of those amazing folks and we hope you’ll check out their stories and their responses to some of the fundamental questions the help form the foundation of our lives and careers.

Feras Asakrieh

One of the biggest lies in the career and corporate world is that hard work alone is enough. People think if they keep their head down, stay quiet, and do a good job, someone will notice and reward them. But that is not how it works. Growth is not only about effort. It is about visibility, communication, and knowing how to tell your story. Read more>>

Lakecia Walker

My first hour is all about peace and purpose, prayer, declarations, and mapping out my plan for the day. It sets the tone for everything that follows. Read more>>

Kim Brown

I’m committed to getting my non profit organization off the ground. My non profit organization is called the Sandy Kate Foundation: A Wig for a Cause. I want to make wigs for cancer patients. I also want to commit to going to a women and children’s shelter on a weekday and doing their hair for free as a part of this organization as well. Read more>>

DJ DRV3N

That is very interesting to think about. And I can’t say that I really know. Because I try not to let the world, or people in it, tell me who to be. But I think, at least personally, even the most individualistic people are shaped by the world in various ways. Read more>>

Ben Rednour

Working! How much of our lives are wasted on surviving the “civilized” life. We toil away to make it another day, but when we consider what we truly want, then we draw a blank. Nothing seems to exist outside of utility. That’s why self-expression is crucial to us all. It’s one of the best ways to remain free. Read more>>

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