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What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?

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.

Audrina Henry

Right now, I’m being called to slow down, take my time, and still use my platform to influence others to be comfortable in their own skin, their dreams, and most importantly, themselves. For a long time, I was afraid of stepping out of my comfort zone. Read more>>

Julia Wildstar

I’m still afraid. I may always be. And it’s difficult to formulate into words. But I feel very called to let go of everything that takes more from me than gives. Everything that makes me feel imbalanced. And live with more integrity. Read more>>

Will Gurley

I have been called to be a light in the theatre community and not be ashamed of my faith within the arts world. Read more>>

 

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