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											What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?We asked folks a question that led to many surprising answers – some sad, some thought-provoking and some funny. We’ve highlighted... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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											Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before we saw it in ourselves know... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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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... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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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... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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											Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?We asked some of the most interesting entrepreneurs and creatives to open up about recent highlights from their lives – the... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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											Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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											Was there ever a time you almost gave up?We connected with some of the most resilient folks in the community and one of the most insightful questions we had... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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											What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?We’ve been working on our publication and platform for almost a decade because we deeply believe that the world will be... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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											What fear has held you back the most in your life?Fear is something we all carry, though it shows up differently for each of us. It can keep us safe, but... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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											Who taught you the most about work?Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in our conversations with some of the... Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesSeptember 2, 2025
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