Author: Local Stories

Every industry has its myths—stories insiders repeat until they sound like truth. But behind the slogans and the spin are unspoken (and sometimes unnoticed) realities – we asked some of the wisest folks we know to share what lies they’ve noticed in their industries. Danielle Emon “One of the biggest lies in the fashion and […]

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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 […]

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With all the focus on success it’s easy to overlook the valuable lessons we can learn from the more difficult parts of our journey.  Below, you’ll find some very interesting insights from some of the most fascinating members of the community. LaKisha Mosley Success feels good, but it can trick you into thinking you have […]

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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 […]

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Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in our conversations with some of the most interesting and trailblazing entrepreneurs and creatives we noticed the biggest lessons they learned about work often came from unexpected sources. We’ve shared some of those responses below. Lee’Or Meyerson My father taught me […]

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We asked some of the wisest people we know what they would tell their younger selves. Check out their responses below. Loryn Brooks I would say ‘You’re good girl. Don’t be so serious. You don’t have to have it all figured out right now.’ I’d tell her I’m proud — proud of who she is, […]

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We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from across the city and beyond and this series in particular gives us the honor of introducing these folks to you in a unique way – we go beyond the story of how they got […]

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We asked some of the most interesting entrepreneurs and creatives to open up about recent highlights from their lives – the moments that made them laugh or feel proud. Mr. Reginald Davis The most recent memory as of now has to be the time I spent on tour with Dom Kennedy. I learned so much […]

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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 […]

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We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some thought-provoking and some funny. We’ve highlighted a cross section of those responses below. Imani Phillips I used to believe that whatever I showcased online had to be ‘done,’ but now I don’t care to wait until it’s ‘perfect’ because seeing […]

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