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 fear and into purpose.
Rachael Baker
Over the past two years, I’ve been exploring stepping into the education space. I’ve had the opportunity to mentor a few emerging photographers eager to break into weddings and portraits. At first, I was hesitant, but the experience has been incredibly rewarding. I love giving back to my community and supporting another creative’s journey. Read More>>
Christina Carlson
I’m beginning graduate school this October, pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through Capella University. For the past five years I’ve been working with people in the mental health space through coaching, but I realized that to fully meet my goals — and to support my clients’ needs more effectively — I need deeper clinical training. Read More>>
Emily Roberts
I have always felt called to write a book and host a podcast and I am finally doing it, even though I have wild imposter syndrome! The podcast is actually already out now, it’s called “Conversations” and the book I hope to finish by the end of next summer. Read More>>
Sara Noelle Rieth
I have always wanted to write a book about my journey as a wedding photographer, but I was always too scared to take the plunge. This summer, I broke my foot and was forced to stay off of it for a total of eight weeks which led me to doing the craziest thing I’ve ever done. Read More>>
Preston Jordan
Right now I’m being called to help people. That’s not something I’ve ever considered in the past. I don’t mean like help someone change a tire or give a dollar to a homeless person. You see I got into drugs and alcohol around 11-12 years of age and then formed and serious drugs addiction for another 20 years. Read More>>
Tammy Ash
I have been a professional hair stylist and nail tech for 36 years, but I’ve always refused to do feet! I swore that I’d never ever touch them 😅 But now I’m proud to announce that outside of being a nail tech, I am also a professional Medical Nail Technician or MNT for short! Read More>>
