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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.

Autumn Perez

I have felt a stirring in my soul to slow down and allow myself to rest in the present moment. As a creative, the expectation is that you are always “on the grind” or working on something new. However, over the last 2-3 months, I have never felt more grounded in my work and creativity. Read More>>

Jessica LeAnn Smith

At this time in my life I believe I am being called to lead louder, live softer, and trust deeper. For a long time, I felt most comfortable behind the scenes—working hard, building the vision, holding space for others. Read More>>

Naturally Nesh

Honestly, I’m being called to fully step into my voice—not just behind the camera, but in front of it. For a long time, I was comfortable just creating content here and there, showing up online when it felt easy, and keeping things safe. But now, I’m being pulled to stop playing small and to really own my space as a media personality and creative. Read More>>

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