What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?

Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past fear and into purpose.

Jerri Reid

What I’m being called to do now is fully trust myself and move with faith. I used to be afraid of taking that leap but now I feel grounded in purpose. This season feels different. It feels aligned. Read more>>

Abi King

Creating and running Abi Ink is 100 percent what I feel called to do, even though I was absolutely terrified to start it. About a year and a half ago, I took the leap to pursue my creative dreams by starting my own illustration & surface design studio. Read more>>

Destin Henderson

Gracefully said, I believe I’m being called to be still in the spirit. While planning The Mirage Fashion Show, I found myself wandering out of the will of God—making decisions, plans, and moves without first sending my requests back to my Provider. I became lost in the Mirage, which led to inner frustration that I ended up projecting onto God. Read more>>

Vanessa Riley

I’m being called to stretch beyond the familiar, to explore storytelling in new genres. I’ve built my foundation in historical fiction, especially stories that center Black women and other voices too often left out of the official record. But now, I feel the pull to find new ways to tell these stories—ways that connect with younger and more diverse audiences. Read more>>

Tiffany A. Vinson

“I’m being called to take up more space with my voice and my story. For a long time, I was afraid of stepping into the spotlight because society often labels people based on what they can’t do. Now, I embrace the Adjustability Mindset™—shifting the focus from limitation to liberation. Read more>>

Dr. Annise Mabry

I’m being called to rest out loud. To heal out loud. To lead from a place that is whole, not just high-achieving. For so long, I believed my value came from how much I could carry for other people. I wore strength like a shield, and I buried my exhaustion beneath degrees, titles, and service. Read more>>

Kyle Lee

I feel like I’m being called to speak. For a very long time — honestly, my entire life — I’ve lived with a lot of self-doubt. I’ve struggled with letting people fully see who I am because I’ve always carried this deep fear of judgment. I think a lot of that stems from growing up gay in a small, conservative town. Read more>>