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.
Denae Tafoya-Ibarra
Yes. There were plenty of days I almost gave up. Honestly, some days even now are still a struggle. People don’t see the quiet moments—the tears, the self-doubt, the constant push to keep going when you’re exhausted. But every day I choose to get back up. Not because it’s easy, but because I’ve fought too hard to stop now. Read more>>
MollyAnn Hair
I think bonds between people often break when trust is damaged—especially in the beauty world. Sometimes stylists lead clients down the wrong path, whether unintentionally or from a lack of communication, and it can leave people feeling discouraged, disappointed, and unsure if they can trust anyone with their hair again. Read more>>
Aleasha Bahr
I’ve been a Black Sheep for as long as I can remember. In my family, as a girl, as a woman, a student, a mom, a professional. Pretty much everywhere. From the outside, I looked “normal.” But the second I opened my mouth, the illusion shattered. I was too direct. Too blunt. Too honest. Too much. Read more>>
Diana Lowe
Thank you for interviewing me! I agree it’s important to share what we know may be able to help someone else. Thanks for the question. When I tell people that I specialize in coaching leaders who are “hard to handle” at work — the ones who create tension, low morale, or disengagement (whether unknowingly or on purpose) — the reaction is almost always the same. Read more>>
Cassie Boyd
The wounds I have experienced as a child from sexual abuse from my mother, and my male cousin were traumatic. No child should have to experience this. Unfortunately it is happening all the time. It took me a minute to forgive both. I think that is the key. You have to forgive the abuser in order to move on. Read more>>
Elizabeth Dryden
When I enter my studio and begin painting it is like entering a time warp. What feels like only 30 minutes passing by can sometimes be up to 7 hours of painting that has flown past without warning. It is a mind boggler, but this weird time warp phenomenon lets me know that my career as a full-time artist is definitely my true calling. Read more>>
Becca Greenberg
When it comes to losing track of time, I find myself lost deep within a book. My dirty indulgence are romance books and my kindle always stays stocked. As I read these stories, I become intwined with the characters, their emotions and development. Read more>>
Elizabeth Dryden
Being an artist and showing your work in front of the public can be super scary and intimidating at times. It’s a very personal piece of your heart and soul that you spent hours creating that may or may not resonate with viewers. Read more>>
Rachael DeRossi
I believe in kind accountability. It’s a core principle behind how The Marketing Dept. operates. Kind accountability is authentic communication rooted in love, not fear. It’s being direct, but not unkind. It’s about leading with empathy and leaning into hard truths. Read more>>
