Over the past decade, we have been profoundly impacted by the wisdom of the community. Every person has wisdom, every person has had experiences and observations that combined with their unique personality let them produce rare gems of understanding and so this question is one of our favorites. Check out the responses from some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs and creatives from within the community below.
Terrell Fure’
Being trustworthy, common sense, and common courtesy. Read more>>
Britney Chauntè
The real value of doing the inner work and loving your self completely. Some people never get to the point in life where they view themselves the way Jehovah God views them. Read more>>
Sue Carter Collins
I think the thing that I understand deeply that most people don’t is that you create your own reality. The first time I heard this, I didn’t understand it either. My life was a complete mess. I remember thinking: This is such BS! Why on earth would I create this? Read more>>
Deidra Malone – Lane
What I understand deeply is the power of walking in your God-given purpose. When you align your life and your work with what God created you to do, there’s a strength and clarity that can’t be shaken. Doors open that you never expected, and even in hard times, you’re sustained because you know you’re on the path He designed for you. Read more>>
Aeon Slate
The importance of kindness and empathy. Of course that sounds very simple. But I’ve found that a lot of people speak on being kind but do not practice it. We understand how difficult times can be. And how often people silently struggle in life. So, we aim to be a band that is welcoming to everyone. Read more>>
Jasmin Rhia
The power of expressing gratitude for the smallest things in life is something I’ve learned over the years. Gratitude isn’t just a reaction to something good happening, it’s a practice that can change the way we feel even when things aren’t going our way. Not to mention it reduces stress and anxiety which I’m all about Read more>>
NIkki Lanier
I deeply understand that equity work isn’t primarily about changing behaviors—it’s about transforming beliefs. The beliefs-over-behavior theory shows that people’s actions will always flow from what they truly believe, not from rules, training, or incentives. Most organizations and leaders focus on compliance or “doing the right thing,” but until the underlying beliefs about the value of Black and Brown people shift, meaningful change won’t stick. Read more>>
ROYCE SOBLE
There are aspects of my life and identity that set me apart from many others. Living proudly as a non-binary, transmasculine person is not something everyone can fully understand. For much of my life, I struggled with the deep, unsettling feeling of not being in the “right body.” That path—one of self-exploration, discomfort, and ultimately self-acceptance—is not one most people have to walk. Read more>>
