Defining moments aren’t just exciting – they are thought-provoking and fertile ground for learning. These inflection points often are the result of an illuminating moment where some truth of the universe presents itself in an easier to recognize form. Below, you’ll find talented and successful entrepreneurs and artists sharing the stories of defining moments in their lives.

Sabrina Souilah

In 2006 while establishing myself amongst my peers in the highly competitive New York City dance scene, I suffered a complete tear of my right Achilles tendon during an audition – for the fun fact I did get the job. Read more>>

Natallia Mckenzie

I became a nurse in 2015. It wasn’t always so pleasant I knew what I wanted to do but somehow, I just couldn’t get it right I took a lot of medical classes changed my major 4 times but eventually went back to the original plan and I stuck with healthcare. While working as a nurse in 2020 at the beginning of COVID I remember calling a family member to deliver the bad news that their family member didn’t make it. Read more>>

Caitlin Spears

I had several of these moments throughout the last few years, both on the journey to figuring out what my new professional career would look like after almost a decade of modeling as well as when I started my business and got my first client. Read more>>

Nichelle Mosley

Reflecting on my professional journey, a defining moment emerged in 2017 that altered the trajectory of my career. At that point, after investing over a decade into my personal and professional growth, I underwent a transformative realization. It was during this pivotal year that I recognized the incredible value of conducting case studies. Read more>>

Anne Esperanzate

A defining moment in my professional career, really was many defining moments in my life, that led me to tapping into the conscious understanding of my entire existence. It’s because I rediscovered my true joy, my inner light, and my divine purpose, that I was led to do what I do today. Read more>>

Kelly Valentin

Since my early years, I’ve been captivated by the workings of the human body and its impact on individuals. Growing up in a household where I was sensitized to chronic illnesses and limb differences, I nurtured my curiosity by engaging with kid-friendly science kits. These kits became my gateway to exploring the realms of modern medicine, biology, and forensics. Despite my desire to pursue a career centered on understanding and addressing human health, I initially doubted my capabilities. Read more>>

Kristen Iuppenlatz

Dusky light streamed in the window. I focused on the snap of the green beans and the scent of garlic from the stove. In the living room, my sweet kids wrestled playfully and I heard the muffled sound of my husband’s beloved baseball game. Even the cat was purring blissfully nearby. Everyone was relaxed and content but me. Read more>>

Maro Weidmann

The moment when I realized healing others Im healing my self……it was just few months after my son passed and I couldn’t work I couldn’t see any clients my whole body was numb and someone I knew contacted me telling me about her breast cancer journey and that soon she will have to start chemo and radiation that moment I realized I have to see this girl she needs me, she needs my magic touch and healing energy more than ever. Read more>>

Monique Ruffin

The defining moment happened in my career when studying to be a Therapist, I was working with one particular client I couldn’t help. For some reason I could feel something was deeply nothing her but I couldn’t help her articulate it. This challenge forced me to find other tools. Astrology came to me soon after my time with this client ended. But I realized astrology is a map. The natal chart which is calculated from a persons, time, location and date of birth, works a key to help understand each individuals path. Read more>>

Jocelyn Stephens

My initial career plan was to be a fashion designer. I entered East Carolina University (ECU) as Fashion Merchandising Major and Business Administration Minor. My mentor at ECU introduced me to this after school program called Safe Haven. This was my first time ever working with kids/the community but it came so naturally. Read more>>

Susan Miller

One of the most beautiful aspects of Veterinary medicine is that your career can take you down any one of numerous pathways. I could never have imagined, fifteen years ago, that today I would be an executive director of a nonprofit veterinary hospital. Read more>>

Linda Young

As a brown belt in karate I would help instructing in class as part of my journey towards my black belt. In honesty I never really thought much about it. I never really had self-confidence and was always nervous in front of everyone. My black belt instructor came to me one day and said I found my niche, where I belonged and that I was in my element. Read more>>

Jennifer Snyder

I was an at home Mom and part time teacher for many years living a very comfortable and predictable life. I was shuttling my kids to sports, school activities, doctor’s appointments and regular Mom duties that I truly enjoyed. Read more>>