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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.

Sid McNairy

No, I never truly came close to giving up, though there were moments when the weight of the world made me want to leave it behind. Read more>>

James Zielenski

One of the biggest lies the medical field sells is that a pill is a quick fix. We’re taught to believe that symptoms are the problem and medication is the solution, but most pills only quiet the signal, they don’t address the cause. Real healing is slower and less convenient. It comes from lifestyle changes, daily habits, movement, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and personal responsibility. Read more>>

Lyssa Forbes

As a child I was always more of the “black sheep/loner”. I was so much more different than the rest of my siblings and family, parents included. I felt very monopolized and confused growing up, because I had to push down who I really was in order to become a tolerable person for others to be around it felt like. Read more>>

Chamille Gathing

I think many people are quietly struggling with feeling “behind” in life, even when they look successful on the outside. They may have the job, the family, or the credentials, but internally they’re wrestling with questions like “Am I doing enough?” or “Did I miss my moment?” Others often struggle with emotional exhaustion due to carrying everyone else’s needs while neglecting their own. Read more>>

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