We asked some of the brightest folks from within the community to reflect back on their days in school and to share with us a story of when they learned a particularly important or impactful lesson. We’ve shared highlights below.

Brittany Bell

I learned to be consistent and discipline while in college in order to achieve my goals. Being consistent has allowed me to continue, growing my business in the right direction. Attracting the right clientele and building a foundation from start to finish with the resources I have and funding. My supporters have been important to me during my journey. Read more>>

Nicole Lyn

Oh, what an intense question. The most important lesson I learned was you’re never too young or too old, to start over or to get help. A little backstory! I had just started 9th grade and I was struggling mentally, emotionally and I was just going through a lot internally. I was never a fan of school because I was bullied during my elementary and jr. high years, and so there was a lot of anxiety surrounding school. Side note, being bullied does something to people’s self worth, self-esteem and confidence, be kind. Read more>>

Danielle Mayers

I was sitting in a classroom at Broward College, my sophomore year, maybe it was a morning or afternoon session, perhaps the air in the room was thick with anticipation as students filed in, each with their own expectations of what business knowledge they’d gain that day. But This wasn’t your typical textbook session. The instructor wasn’t just reading from slides or lecturing from a prepared script; he was sharing real-world wisdom, stories, lessons, insights that you wouldn’t find in the pages of any textbook. His energy, his approach, the way he connected with the material it grabbed my attention right away. Read more>>

Curlese Benson

One of the most impactful lessons I learned in school came during my time in high school. I was part of a group project that required us to collaborate, delegate tasks, and present our findings to the class. Initially, I tried to do most of the work myself because I felt responsible for the outcome. As a result, I became overwhelmed and the group dynamic suffered. Read more>>