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.

Solange Zindzi

As for most people, was the Pandemic a define moment of change for me too. Not only for me as a person but also in my personality, identity and career. I felt like I lost a big part of myself during this time since I couldn’t dance and perform anymore. I was forced to think outside of the box and to start creating a new life path for myself. Read more>>

Kristina Bhimineni

When I first began pursuing my personal training certification, it never occurred to me that I would become a business owner. I assumed I would be working for someone else, but still helping others get healthy and fit. Without even realizing it, I was giving advice to friends of mine when we were out running. It would be something small and simple like how to relax your arms or to breathe correctly when you are running so you aren’t constantly short of breath. Read more>>

Ashley Farley

My business grew rather organically, with a belief that became a lifestyle. With a lifestyle that I wanted to share to expose others to different ways of being. With a lifestyle that transmuted into a brand as I found new ways to share my values (and later my products) with my community. Read more>>

Derek Pham

At some point, I realized, do I want to focus on helping others build their own dream, or do I have what it takes inside of me to do what I am meant to do, and build something that will align with who I am, and serve a greater purpose in my life. For me, it was an easy decision when i look at it from those perspective. Read more>>

Teresa Shantz

My defining moment in my journey is when I realized how sensitive/empathic I am and how this has affected my whole life. Growing up in a challenging (alcoholic) family I was very affected by the energies of others, their actions, and the environment. Read more>>

Nadine Dominguez

Some find their purpose in desperation or inspiration, for me I feel like I have always operated from a place of desperation. Desperate to get out of depression, desperate to find purpose, desperate to find passion, desperate to be more financially sound, you name it I was desperate for it. Read more>>

Lauren Daniels

I always felt that I was meant to do something growing up but I had a hard time connecting to what this actually was. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 35 that I was brought to my life’s work by starting the non profit organization the Happily Ever After League in 2004. Read more>>

Dr. Camille Belle

One of the most defining moments in my life so far has been my journey with completing my dissertation. Given that I knew before even pursuing my PhD that I wanted to be a therapist rather than a professor, I have always had a somewhat tenuous relationship with research. Although this mindset is not recommended, I envisioned my dissertation as being my only major written contribution to the field. Read more>>

Neil Aaron

The defining moment for me with going down the path as a healer and teacher was watching someone I loved very deeply suffer and pass away from cancer. It was then I was struck with this need to do whatever I had to so someone else like him didn’t have to suffer like that. Read more>>

Jordan Blankenship-Sniker

– When you grow up in a dental office, it’s almost destiny to find yourself in the field of dentistry as an adult. I fondly remember spending my younger years watching my dad fix teeth and my mother clean them in their family dental practice. I’d spend my time chatting at the front desk, brushing my stuffed animals’ teeth, and whenever a patient asked me what I wanted to be when I grow up, the answer was always “A Dentist!”. Read more>>

Andrew Headrick

In my opinion, one of the hardest parts of starting a company is knowing when to keep moving forwards, and when to pivot, or close-up shop altogether. In the early days of starting Kavira, I was draining my personal bank account to fund the business. Read more>>

Kayley Erlandson

My defining moment in terms of where I”m at in life right now happened in early 2021. My family had experienced several deaths in our family in a short period of time, right on the outset of the pandemic. So not only was I navigating unexpected death of loved ones and figuring out the grieving process, but I was also isolated because of the pandemic and living alone. Read more>>

Christine Vargo

A defining moment in my life was the day I met Josephine. We knew when we met that we were meant for each other within days AND we were meant to create amazing things together to be in service of others. We co-founded Full Expression: The Human Condition, LLC – our mission is to help our clients develop a transformative connection with themselves through embodying their core values, practicing self-compassion, and living their purpose. Read more>>

Ghesi Stojanov

Life is full of defining moments. Read more>>

Sandra ALVARADO-RAYMOND

I have had many defining moments, but my counseling career has grounded me to define life internally. My role in assisting and guiding people to deal with their everyday mental health, distress, and emotional well-being has a tremendously rewarding impact. Read more>>

D’Shawn Harris

Being a therapist often involves ongoing self-reflection and personal growth. A defining moment for me was when I gained a deeper understanding of myself through the work with my clients. Self-awareness enhanced my effectiveness as a therapist and enabled me to empathize with clients’ experiences on a more profound level. Read more>>