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What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?

We think this is an essential question because so often there is a disconnect between what matters to us and what the world thinks. We hope these conversations help more people open up about what truly matters to them – regardless of how visible it might be on the outside.

Casey Samsel

As a woman and a business owner, what I’m most proud of building, the thing no one sees, is the foundation. Not the numbers. Not the transformations. Not the highlight reel wins. But the internal architecture that holds it all up when no one’s watching. I’ve built a nervous system that can carry weight, emotional, mental, logistical, physical, and energetic, and still return to center. Read More>>

Brianna Jones

Myself. I’m rebuilding myself. Most people look at me and think I have it all together due to the way I pursue myself on social media. For a while I’ve been in a dark place mentally and I’ve finally found the light again. I’m learning how to be more emotionally strong and mentally as well. Loving on me. Not taking everything to heart. Read More>>

Lyla Biggs

One of the things I am most proud of building is my inner strength, especially when dealing with chronic health challenges behind the scenes. I deal with a disease called Ulcerative Colitis, and there have been countless times where I’ve had to push through flare-ups, fatigue, or intesnse stress while staying focused, creative, and present in all aspects of my work. Read More>>

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