We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of industries and we have always found their stories about who they were early on to be most fascinating. Below, you’ll find members of the community sharing their responses to this key aspect of their stories.
Laci O’Reilly
I was pretty much who I am now. It took me a long time to get back to this. But I think my 13 year old self would be proud. I strived to not care what other people thought of me. I was a little weird, a little witchy, a little unhinged and crazy! Read more>>
Monique Walker
Since age seven, I have had spiritual dreams about the universe and about people and pets who have passed away. Growing up as a Seventh-day Adventist, I was forced to suppress this part of my life and didn’t understand the dreams’ meaning until much later. Read more>>
Jayla Barnes
I was a vibrant, over-the-top, wild little girl. In my mind, I was a superstar, and I could do anything I put my mind to. I have always loved music, dance, and fashion. I had a wild imagination and I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit. From lemonade stands to selling tickets for my dance shows. I attempted any dream or goal I had. Read more>>
Casey Easton
I am not sure the world has told me who to be, for good or bad! I have always done my thing, the way I wanted to do it. Which I consider an amazing asset and has gotten me where I am today and also a liability and has gotten me in some trouble. Read more>>
Sean Sheridan
I was a corporate hack suffering miserably in a cubicle wondering if I would ever escape. But it wasn’t the ‘world’ that told me who I had to be; it was more like a God who cares opened doors, and I responded. Read more>>
