Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.
Craig Campbell
I’m an architect at my day job; the game design and publishing is a side gig in my free time. I don’t feel I was born to do either. And I certainly wasn’t told to do either. I think I discovered and embraced them both, in different ways and at different times of my life. Read more>>
Pamela Bridgeman
Social work, especially clinical social work, is a calling. A calling is birthed from whom a person is inherently. I am innately drawn to love others. Love is what social workers do professionally. In short, I am definitely doing what I was born to do. Read more>>
Carlos Semple
In a sense, yes. Even outside of animation, I feel I am living what I was meant to do. I believe everyone has a purpose, whether it is big or small, broad or specific. Mine is to entertain. I know I can’t save the world. The world can barely save itself. Read more>>
Chetter Galloway
Yes, I am doing exactly what I was born to do! Carrying and sharing the torch of storytelling is my calling. It is with me 24/7 and runs through my soul like the blood in my veins! There is never a time when I don’t think about storytelling or, more importantly, story preservation. Read more>>
Melonie ‘Renee’ Jones
Today, I can boldly say—I am finally becoming who I was born to be. I love sharing positive, inspiring messages and using my voice to uplift others. By sharing my own journey of overcoming fear, navigating grief, and embracing the creative gifts God placed within me, I help others discover the power of their own story. Read more>>
Briana
I feel like I’m doing what I was born to do. I love tapping into my creative side and designing new things. Whenever I’m creating a logo, a flyer, a website, etc it doesn’t feel like I’m working or doing a job. It feels fun. Read more>>
Natasha Aladin
I truly believe this is what I was born to do. Being in the fashion industry and running my own boutique feels like a perfect fit for who I am—combining creativity, hard work, and connection with people. Read more>>
Taylor Frank
I’m lucky enough to say I’m doing exactly what I was born to do. I started when I was just eight years old, training and handling dogs in the American Kennel Club. That early connection sparked something in me that never went away. Read more>>
LaKendra Foster
I am doing what I am born to do for sure and walking in my purpose. I love being an event planner and decorator as I get to create and make unforgettable memories for my clients. Every detail I design and every space I transform reminds me I am doing what I was born to do. Read more>>
