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Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?

Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize.  With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.

Amber Kelley

I’m doing exactly what I was born to do. My eye for color and placement feels like a gift, and I get to turn that into art every day. I was never really told to be anything else—my family and friends always seemed to know I’d follow this path. Read More>>

Olivia Sommer

I can say without a doubt that I am doing what I was born to do. I have such a passion for this industry and thrive on celebrating the joy of others whether it’s capturing the grand moments of a wedding or the intimate moments of every day life. It’s the small moments, the laughter, the tears, the shared glances that truly resonate with me. Read More>>

Aaron Habel

These days I am definitely doing what I was born to do. It’s that feeling that what I do fits like a glove. I never had that before I did what I am doing now. As a podcaster, I record and work with audio all of the time. I love audio and collect music and old time radio shows as well as ambient soundscapes. Read More>>

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