We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had an opportunity to ask centered around whether there was ever a time they almost gave up. Highlighting some of the responses below.
Jordan Moed
Absolutely, I think almost any professional in any industry can think of a few hundred times off the top of their head of when they literally were ready to walk out of the room or pull the metaphorical plug on their dreams and goals. I feel like if you don’t then your just not passionate enough for what you’re trying to do. Read More>>
Mekaylah Gilbert
Starting my company at 19 was a challenge in itself. At that age, resources were limited — not just financially, but emotionally and mentally. On top of that, I was a full-time college student majoring in chemistry, trying to balance organic chemistry exams with rehearsals, admin, and the everyday demands of running a growing business. Read More>>
Laurisa Spears
There were definitely moments. Years of chronic pain had already worn me down, and then came a breast cancer diagnosis that led to three surgeries in one year. I’ve always tried to stay positive, but there were days it was hard—days when I barely had the energy to make dinner, let alone create something new for my business. Read More>>
Kenny Wright
There were several times in my career that I almost gave up. I’ve had quite a few ‘this close’ moments in my life that ended up just not working out, and each time that pill is a little more bitter and harder to swallow. As I got older, I stopped looking at my career with that all-or-nothing lens. Read More>>
Mary Rodgers
In 2020 the world was at a standstill with no timeline. As the pandemic went on I started to dwindle. I began very strong. I was practicing constantly, writing, making content, having meetings and phone calls. But after my Dad passed in December of 2020 I realized this pandemic wasn’t just going to just pass. The world would be different afterwards. Read More>>
Billy Dutch
Everyday. The music business is one of the toughest things I have tried to get into so far in my life. It’s a business made up of opinions and they can be pretty harsh sometimes. I get more no’s’ on a daily basis than I think the average person gets in a year. But that’s just the name of the game. Read More>>
