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What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?

Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past fear and into purpose.

Faith Danielle

I’m being called to create boldly—and to be fully seen in that creation. For a long time, I stayed behind the scenes, unsure if my work—or my voice—was enough. Perfectionism kept me frozen. But now, I feel called to let go of needing a plan or outcome and simply trust the process. Read more>>

Amy Park

In the past, I’ve been so focused on providing really high value branding, packaging, and website design for my clients. But I often feel I send them off with well-designed materials, and they don’t know how to properly market themselves. Read more>>

JJ Yosh

I’m being called to step into a bigger version of myself—to share my voice more publicly and unapologetically, even when it feels vulnerable. For a long time, I was afraid of being fully seen—worried about judgment, rejection, or not being “perfect” enough. But now, I feel a pull to embrace visibility, to own my truth, and to tell stories that matter—even if they scare me. Read more>>

Marla DiCarlo

I feel called to step fully into the role of a thought leader for the small business community—something I once hesitated to embrace. For years, I worked quietly behind the scenes, helping business owners navigate the complex process of exiting their companies. Read more>>

Kowan Turner

Right now, I’m being called to fully step into my leadership—not just as a drummer, but as an artist, a frontman, and a creative visionary. For a long time, I felt more comfortable being in the background, just holding the groove down. But deep down, I always knew I had something bigger to say—through music, through performance, and through the way I move people. Read more>>

Will’s Camera

Lately, I’ve been feeling the weight of the world more than ever—politically, environmentally, socially. It’s easy to feel detached from hope, like anything I do won’t really make a difference. And that’s been a hard place to create from. Read more>>

 

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