Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds and our highlighter series is designed to give us an opportunity to go deeper into their stories with to goal of understanding them, their thought process, how their values formed and the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.
Leah Alexander
I am almost always clapping my hands with excitement or ‘tap dancing’ about something at work. Every win, lesson learned, opportunity seized or worthwhile relationship nurtured is worth celebrating. Read more>>
Angela Williams
I am doing both; walking with intention but allowing myself to be open, curious and wander along the way. And honestly, that duality is exactly what SABLE + SAGE was built for. I’m walking with intention — I know the woman I’m becoming and the life I’m building. But I’m also letting myself wander when something pulls at my curiosity. Read more>>
Chasity Millen
Honestly? I’m doing both — and I’m grateful for it. Because as the saying goes, not all who wander are lost. I am very clearly walking the path toward my destiny, guided by spirit, ancestry, and purpose. But I also allow myself to wander, to explore, to listen, and to be led by curiosity. Wandering is where I learn. Read more>>
James L.
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, I would tell him that he is worthy of love, patience, and understanding even on the days he feels lost. I would remind him that the pain he is carrying is not a sign of weakness, it is simply a part of his story that will one day become his strength. Read more>>
Shannon Anderson
If I retired today I believe that my customers will miss my rawness the most. Standing in my truth, even when it isn’t pretty. That’s hard. However, I felt that it was necessary, and I am still working hard to push that rawness even further. Read more>>
Walil Archer
If I retired tomorrow, my customers would miss the experience more than anything. I don’t just show up and take photos. I help people feel confident, comfortable, and seen. They’d miss the way I guide them through the process, the calm energy I bring to every shoot, and the way I capture real moments instead of forced ones. Read more>>
Tany B
Yes, the public version of me is the real me. I’ve always been my true self. I don’t believe in creating different versions or images depending on the room I’m in. What you see is what you get, my personality, my values, my voice, and my truth. Read more>>
Audrey Hines
I did give up for a while. I was discouraged because all the wonder and whimsy that I felt like my crochet items had weren’t appreciated by others. I was told that I was charging too much, nobody would pay that amount for your work. Read more>>
Shay Bayer
I am chasing connection with like minded people. I am very into health and fitness, plants and flowers/gardening, and hair will always be my first obsession. I’m trying to find my people who obsess over the same things and can talk about these three topics. The more people I find, the bigger the web gets and it’s pretty cool! Read more>>
Abrianna Holman
Most people recognize the impact that my business has had, but what they may not know is that it is a result of the foundations I have cultivated over many years. From a young age, I carried a lot of responsibility, which led to mature, driven decisions at a young age; the choices that led me where I am today. Read more>>
Rachel Anne Kieran, PsyD
One of the most common misunderstandings about my work — and about therapy in general — is the fear people bring with them before they ever walk through the door. Many people worry that therapy means they’re “crazy,” broken, or not normal, or that they’ll be judged, pathologized, or reduced to a diagnosis. Read more>>
Jennifer Sarrett
I find a lot of people don’t think that the culture at work is important. Often, culture is seen as an unavoidable byproduct of a team or even an unneeded distraction. The truth, however, is that culture determines whether your company and teams are meeting goals and staying engaged or whether dysfunction distracts from goals and turnover is delaying actual progress. Read more>>
Dr. Rachel Scheinfield
I think many people quietly struggle with feeling “behind” in life or believing that everyone else has it all figured out—whether in their careers, relationships, or personal goals. Social media amplifies this expectation by presenting a constant highlight reel of perfection, where everything appears effortless. Careers seem seamless, families look harmonious, people’s appearances look flawless, and lifestyles seem as if they are endlessly curated. Read more>>
Wes TheDragon
Currently a normal day for me consist of working on wig commissions, planning social media posts, filming content, and planning for upcoming conventions including panels, cosplays, and photo shoots. Read more>>
Suvwe Ene
A normal day for me is a balancing act that requires focus, dedication, and excellent time management. I start my day centered on my family. My husband and I work together to get the girls ready and off to daycare. This routine demands efficiency and partnership, skills I bring to my business every single day. Read more>>
Mukee Murtaza Kabani
I genuinely hope that people remember me for the way I treated them—with kindness, compassion, helpfulness, and empathy. I want them to recall how genuinely I cared for their well-being and how attentively I listened when they needed someone to hear them, offering support and understanding. Read more>>
Nailah Jones
I hope people say I was a woman who helped other women return to themselves. Not by positioning myself as a guide with all the answers, but by creating spaces that invited them to look inward with honesty and dignity. I want the story to be that I paid attention. Read more>>
Matthew Piwers
My relationship with my best friend and brother, DB, has been instrumental in shaping not only the person I’ve become, but also the standard I hold myself to as a high-caliber recording and mixing engineer. Read more>>
Jen Malavé
I would say staying authentic to myself. Wherever I go I show up fully prepared to always be me. Everyone has something that’s unique to them and I think that is what makes people so special. It’s the ability to stay true to yourself regardless of the spaces you find yourself in and honoring the person that you are that’s the most important. Read more>>
Renee Sunday
A cultural value I protect at all costs is respect. I grew up in a home where respect guided every interaction. It meant honoring elders, speaking with kindness, listening with intention, and carrying yourself with dignity in all situations. The foundation from my upbringing stayed with me through my years in medicine and continues to influence how I lead and serve today. Read more>>
Karma Bridges
A moment that truly shaped how I see the world happened when I worked as a production assistant on the Netflix film End of the Road. It was produced, directed, and starred by Black women, and being on that set felt like absolute film heaven. It was my first time working on a big budget project, and I learned so much! Read more>>
Jennifer Skura Boutell
In 1943, Natalie Wood’s mother relocated their family to Hollywood to capitalize on Natalie’s camera-ready looks and star-quality talents. Natalie was five. Soon after, Natalie played a war-orphan in Tomorrow Is Forever and the script called for tears. Desperate to manipulate her daughter’s natural compassion, Natalie’s mother captured Natalie’s attention with a live butterfly. Read more>>
Alicia Kramer
Last fall, I was retired early from a C-suite position at a law firm, and that transition is what inspired me to form Marietta Craft Club. Recently, I was approached by another firm with an opportunity to return to a C-suite role. Read more>>
Allegra Joanna Mbwetshangol
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a little girl: a little careless, a little naïve, and absolutely certain that desire alone could change the world. I wanted everything, dreamed of everything, and believed wholeheartedly that anything I set my mind to was possible. No one could convince me otherwise. Read more>>
