We asked some of the most interesting entrepreneurs and creatives to open up about recent highlights from their lives – the moments that made them laugh or feel proud.
Natasha Mayet
A recent moment that made me proud was launching an international film festival, GLOW Film Festival, on my birthday. It was a leap into a dream I’d been afraid to fully pursue—stepping into my vision as a female entrepreneur and former festival co-founder. GLOW creates space for storytellers, especially women and underrepresented voices, to be seen, celebrating high-quality films from around the world. Read more>>
Sonya Ceasar
nswer: “A recent moment that made me proud was winning my national pageant in July and being crowned Little Miss of America 2025. Another proud moment was creating a nonprofit with my younger sister, Jayla, called The Ceasar Sisters Hope and Healing Foundation.” Read more>>
Jada Lyons
Recently, I purchased a building for my business as a makeup artist. Honestly one of my most proud moments of my life. I’m not only doing makeup in there but i’m also creating personal content. That’s where all the magic happens. I also graduated from college in may. Read more>>
Nicole Panashe
I recently got to screen my short film in my hometown (Harare) at the institution where I used to come to take french lessons as a kid. It was such a surreal experience coming back after so many years, and being able to connect my past and present in a such a unique and creative way. Read more>>
GAYLE PRINTZ
I am most proud that my paintings created a new artistic genre in contemporary art. The problem is I do not know a modest way to convey the impact my artwork is having on the evolution of contemporary art. Read more>>
Patricia Kelly Marsh
Being named a quarterfinalist for the Digital Health Hub Awards at HLTH made me really proud. HLTH is one of the world’s leading health-innovation gatherings, bringing together providers, payers, employers, investors, policymakers, and startups to accelerate solutions that improve access, affordability, equity, and the consumer experience. The Awards spotlight companies actually moving the needle on outcomes and cost. Read more>>
Trevor St. John
With one of my latest soca songs ‘NEEDLE EYE’ starting to chart throught the Caribbean, I am extremely proud, happy, pleased on how this carnival season has gone for me in the soca industry. The song has charted in islands such as Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Vincent and a few others so far.. Read more>>
Mocha
A recent moment that made me feel proud was realizing that my younger self would be amazed to see me turning my love for dance into a thriving career. It’s a full-circle moment—what once felt like a dream is now my reality. Read more>>
Adia Howard
One of the most interesting experiences I’ve had recently was flying first class to Paris and exploring the city completely on my own. It was my first time traveling internationally without my husband—my usual protector and travel partner—and it turned out to be an incredibly liberating experience. Read more>>
Troy Maddox
Yes, I’ve had a proud moment. I’ve worked on 7 audio concepts over the past year and a half for film, in which I would write. At the beginning of 2025, I started typing audio concept #4, which is fully complete now. My first full feature screenplay and pitch deck are complete. Read more>>
Katelynn King
I’ve made a lot of sad songs but this song I just recently made is the first song that has made a person cry. 4 at that. I made 4 people feel my song on a person level. That’s all I’ve ever wanted to accomplish with my music. Read more>>
Pooh Saucing
I went back to college and became a CNA so I’m proud of myself and thankful for this news journey. Read more>>
Aaron Allen
Yes!!! Indeed!!! In December of 2024, the month before this wonderful year of 2025. ‘Girl of Deceit’ film was released which i was a actor in this wonderful film project that Latoya Lee owner of Diamond Apache Films had filmed last year. Read more>>
Quendella Huggins
I recorded a new song last week. I’m in the process of getting it released. It’s been 7 years since my first single was released. I’m pretty proud of my consistency and networking lately. Read more>>
