Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?

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.

Mark Cruver

Today, I found myself beaming with pride as I scrolled through LinkedIn, looking up many of my former students. One by one, their profiles told stories of growth, grit, and greatness—earning graduate degrees, launching businesses, leading teams at top companies, and laying the foundation for legacies that will outlast them. Read more >>>

Jason aned Stacey Posey

What makes us feel proud—every single time—is hearing from our customers about what a piece has come to mean in their lives. We’ve had people tell us a necklace became part of their wedding day, or a ring helped them honor a loved one they lost, or that wearing one of our pieces just makes them feel more like themselves again. Read more >>>

Jason and Stacey Posey

One of the most incredible parts of what we do at Southern Oak Trading is seeing how deeply our pieces connect with people. It’s more than just jewelry — it’s memory, emotion, and legacy wrapped into something they can hold. Read more >>>

Julia LeRoy

I’ve had several moments that have made me feel like all the hard work is paying off. One that stands out is teaching a class at Cook’s Warehouse recently after taking several years off of teaching. I thought I might be a little rusty, but I was sharper than before. I found it easy to tune in and connect with the students. Read more >>>

Robyn Groenewald

Two funny moments from the last couple of weeks stand out. The first was a customer who ordered a cupcake bouquet but asked me to make it look like a table arrangement rather than a bouquet of flowers, so that she could place it on the table during her dinner party like an arrangement of flowers. Read more >>>

Barrington Marson

Recently, I had one of those moments that made me stop, laugh with joy, and feel an overwhelming sense of pride—I won not just one, but two Emmy Awards. To even say that still feels surreal. Read more >>>