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Highlighting Local Gems

Over the past decade we have had the chance to learn about so many incredible folks from a wide range of industries and backgrounds 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 the foundations of their stories. Check out some incredible folks below – many of whom you may have read about already and a few new names as well.

Larissa Lien

That is a great question-I feel that I am doing what I was put here to do. What started as a creative outlet with content creation turned into so much more. What started as me wanting to work on my own health and wellness, turned into others being inspired and wanting better out of their lives too. Read more>>

Ishmam Ahmed

In my work as a freelance artist and community organizer, I often notice in the people I encounter a struggle to find purpose, hope, and belonging in a post-pandemic, polarized, and increasingly automated world. Read more>>

Tyronne E. Carter

That I gave 110% in everything that I did. That I cared for others and revealed things about myself that others would have hid. That I took the time to say thank you to people no matter what their station in life. That I was a ‘Servant Leader’ who always lead with kindness in the midst of stress and strife! Read more>>

Joe Prosit

My wife and I have been married for almost 24 years now. She has been with me for nearly all of my adult life. I can’t begin to imagine where I would be or who I would be without her. She has been eternally supportive of my ambitions. She’s my hardest critic and simultaneously, my number one fan. Read more>>

Chandy Vang

I am my own lifelong project that I’m committed to working on. That commitment is ongoing and I give myself permission and grace to make mistakes, learn, and grow. I don’t believe it’s something I will complete or arrive at this lifetime. Read more>>

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