Author: Local Stories

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. Michael Cortez Suffering taught me not to judge people. I felt hurt and screwed […]

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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. Houston Ensemble In our time […]

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We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses below inspire you to find more joy in your day-to-day life as well. Nisley Urquiola At this moment, watching my 10-month-old son grow has brought me not only joy, but also an energy and […]

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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. Mike Decker I think the biggest myth we tell ourselves is […]

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We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes.  In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we […]

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We asked some of the most inspiring local entrepreneurs and creatives what was bringing them joy and we hope the responses below inspire you to find more joy in your day-to-day life as well. Nicci Sevier-Vuyk Lately I’ve been carving out a little time each day to really focus on the good in my life. […]

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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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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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Fear is something we all carry, though it shows up differently for each of us. It can keep us safe, but it can also hold us back from opportunities, relationships, and growth. We asked some brilliant members of the community to share the one fear that has shaped their choices the most—and their answers reveal […]

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Over the past decade, we have been profoundly impacted by the wisdom of the community.  Every person has wisdom, every person has had experiences and observations that combined with their unique personality let them produce rare gems of understanding and so this question is one of our favorites.  Check out the responses from some of […]

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