As almost any entrepreneur or creative will tell you, unexpected problems are to be expected. Below, you’ll hear some incredible stories that highlight and illustrate the kinds of issues and problems entrepreneurs and creatives are dealing with everyday. It’s not easy, but the silver lining is that dealing with unexpected problems is one of the best ways to develop antifragility.

Stevan Miladinovic

One thing I always wanted to talk about when it comes to the modeling industry is that many people that are successful in the industry will unfortunately use their position and power to approach models not only for jobs, opportunities and engagements but also for some sort of sexual and other similar desires. Read more>>

J.D. MASON

Imagine having a dream, a goal you’ve wanted your whole life and through determination, faith, and grit, you do all the things and after many years you make that dream come true. Read more>>

Bob Hord

My biggest problem has always been the fact that I’m color blind. I always had to have my work checked by a friend before I submitted it to make sure I didn’t have a green dog or something. Read more>>

Meredith Shrader

We bought our farm in July 2019. It’s 27 acres, which was quite a bit larger than we were initially looking for, but we love the location close to town and the spectacular views of the mountains. Read more>>

Bukola Somide

When there is a will, there is a way. Although, I did not have prior experience manufacturing a doll from scratch, I had so much confidence that I could do it because I was purpose-driven. Read more>>

Ken Dickason

I had a stroke when I was 19. Feels weird to say; usually, people have these in their 70’s, and they rarely survive. But me? I wasn’t old enough to buy beer. Read more>>

Brian Cheslik

As a Deaf person, I require ASL interpreters to provide me with communication access during rehearsals/performances. As a Deaf actor/director, my value as an artist is often determined by the cost of providing me with ASL interpreters. In the past, I have been turned down for roles in shows before due to the costs of interpreters. Read more>>