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.
Lilia G
I think everyone is given a “path” they feel they should follow but I feel like I go a general direction but not a clear cut path. My mom always told me “there’s more than one way to get where you want to be” and that really stuck with me. Read more>>
Sally Bisbee
This past year has been 1 giant experiment. After 8 1/2 years running an in home daycare, I retired in the fall of 2024 and set out on some new endeavors. I had already owned my craft business for many years, which continues to grow through repeat customers and word of mouth. Read more>>
Max Menne
Suffering taught me that no one is coming to save you. Success can hide that truth because when things are going well, there’s support, momentum, and validation everywhere. When things aren’t, you find out quickly what you’re really made of. There were moments where motivation didn’t exist, encouragement was quiet, and the only option was to keep going anyway. That’s where I learned responsibility. Read more>>
GUNEL KRISHNAN
The first thing I do when I wake up is move. No matter what, I start my day with five minutes of stretching and yoga. It’s a habit I’ve kept since my late 20s, and it truly sets the tone for my body and mind. It wakes me up, grounds me, and gives me a sense of control over the day before anything else begins. Read more>>
Khalid Silvers
Letting yourself be vulnerable in your art, which for me means putting everything out there and trying all kinds of ideas, no matter how absurd they come off at first. Not letting what’s popular dictate what I decide to create. Some of my big inspirations, like David Fincher, Ryan Coogler, and Bong-joon-ho have helped motivate me in this pursuit. Read more>>
Celena martinez
I’m going to be really vulnerable and raw in this interview, in hopes to inspire others. For a long time, hyper-independence was my armor. It was a trauma response developed from years of single motherhood; I never had a ‘Plan B,’ so I didn’t know how to ask for help, let alone accept it. I became an expert at hiding my pain. Read more>>https://voyageminnesota.com/interview/life-values-legacy-our-chat-with-celena-martinez-of-new-brighton-highlight
PenniJo Brenke
If I stopped breeding my animals, I think alot of people would miss my projects and animals. The genetic and colors I have are very uncommon and unlike the projects that many other breeders work with. My projects are very limited and unique to what I like. Read more>>
Julie Zaruba Fountaine
People sometimes think Empower Possible is all about feel-good workshops or retreats, but it’s really about helping people and organizations make clearer decisions and move through change in a way that matches what they care about most. Another thing that comes up a lot is Mountain 10. Read more>>
