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.
rodrigo antunes
Who was I before the world told me who I had to be? That’s a great question — and honestly, it makes me smile, because I grew up in a generation that was expected to follow a pretty clear path. Read more>>
Levia Hartman
I was a scared little girl grew up in poverty. I was always in survival mode; constantly searching for food and shelter. Read more>>
Christian Millet
I have always been an artist and, like any other artist, fell in between the gaps of society. Money is important; it can be used as a bridge or ladder to do whatever you want. I started painting when I was 7. Read more>>
Sarah Simon
I used to be adventurous, carefree, excited, naive, and full of life — just a kid embracing the world. Tragedy has shaped and hardened parts of who I am, but every now and then, I catch glimpses of that childlike version of myself resurfacing. Read more>>
Alyssa Pullekines
I don’t think I ever really fell into this category. I was always a successful student, athlete, and hard worker growing up – but I never followed a ‘path’ or felt pigeon holed into any one role per se. I’ve always let life sort of bounce me in the direction I felt I should be moving in by chasing what felt right in the moment. Read more>>
