33 stories
Grief and trauma are profound experiences that can significantly impact an individual’s emotional well-being. Although grief and trauma are distinct concepts, they often intertwine, exacerbating the challenges faced by those who endure them. In this article, we will explore the link between grief and trauma, delve into the processes involved in their aftermath, and provide
In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to specialize in a particular field is highly valued. We are encouraged to become experts in one field and dedicate ourselves to honing our skills in that area. However, there is also something to be said for being a jack of all trades. Being able to perform a variety
“Serenity is not freedom from the storm, but peace amid the storm.” -S A Jefferson Wright In the busy and chaotic whirlwind of life, peace of mind might seem like a friend one rarely gets a chance to catch up with. Peacefulness can be described as inner calm that refers to an internal state of
As President and CEO of IFCJ, Yael Eckstein oversees all ministry programs and serves as the international spokesperson. Prior to assuming her present role, Yael served as Global Executive Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Director of Program Development and Ministry Outreach. With over a decade of non-profit experience in multiple roles, Yael has the rare
Dan Herron is the former pastor of Hope Presbyterian Church, a gospel-centered church community for Bloomington, Indiana, and Indiana University. Dan Herron was turned to Jesus in 1997 while an undergrad at Illinois State University. In 2000, he graduated and married his wife, Erica, who he had been dating since high school. They moved to
From a young age, Oren Segal had always aspired to be great, to spread kindness, and to leave his mark on the world. Born and raised in New York, his parents from Israel, Oren has found himself placed into a world filled with opportunities, and he isn’t afraid to take the risks to accomplish his
Becoming a nationally ranked tennis player at the age of 18, Ronald Hohmann shares a story of hard work and dedication to get there. Starting out with a passion for the game at a young age, Ronald held his first tennis racket at the age of four in his grandparent’s backyard tennis court. Fast forward
One social media influencer taking advantage of everything TikTok has to offer is Jessie Sims. With 2.6 million followers under her belt and over 28 million likes, it would be an understatement to say she’s been making waves on the platform. To many users, TikTok is so much more than what’s perceived at face value. For some creators, it’s
Trixie Isla-Velez has had a tremendous career as a trainer thus far. In just over a decade, she’s transformed her career from being a trainer at someone else’s studio to owning her own studio, Defin8 Fitness, being a Nike Trainer, Nosh Ambassador and MyProtein partner, and has quickly become one of the most sought after
Garrett Bair has always had an affinity for athletics and fitness, and grew up with the hopes of attending college to play football. He would go on to attend The Ohio State University, but his football dreams took a back seat as majoring in pre-law had him devote all of his attention to his studies.
One’s hardships and adversities throughout their upbringing mold them into the person they grow to become. The obstacles and experiences that unfold over the years teach the lessons they will encounter in the future which in turn may lead them to the greatest success. Stephen Scoggins’ adversities growing up had allowed him to build a
Paulina Zelman has always had an affinity for music, and has played instruments such as the piano and guitar since her youth. She’s always relied on music through everything she’s gone through in her life, and it continues to bring her happiness. She’s become accustomed to playing music privately in her room, and expresses some
No matter what he dives into, Pierre Balian never fails to be wildly successful. His competitive, creative and authentic abilities are what sets him apart from other entrepreneurs. With the extraordinary combination of fashion, music and marketing, there is no doubt that Pierre’s name will go down in history. Although born and raised in the
Business acquisitions happen all the time – but usually, the entrepreneur takes over a successful business and scales it from there. Adam Jacobs is the managing director of Bubblegum Casting, Australia’s longest running talent agency. But, he took it over under interesting circumstances: it was failing at the time. However, his story as to
Internships can determine a lot of your future. If you fall in love with your internship, you can easily see yourself doing that thing for the rest of your life. For Al Cairns, born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 14, 1991, he did not exactly end up doing what he did during his internship, but it
Alberto Altamirano, most commonly known as Beto Altamirano, has transformed his passion for public service into a successful business that helps better communities. From early on, he embraced the teachings of his immigrant father and took ownership of his life. Going through the harsh sadness and frustration of having his father deported at 18 years
From an early age Wilson La Torre has always had a passion and respect for all types of cars. He decided he wanted to make a career out of it. That is when Detail Art Inc. came to be in 2009. Wilson La Torre the former owner and Director of Detail Art Inc. started his
Entrepreneur and business owner Brandon Heitmann managed to turn his life around and create a six-figure business. From struggling with keeping a job and drug abuse, the twenty-seven year old is now the owner of Exigent Design & Build, LLC. a successful company providing clients with the very best design team, sales team, and install
Zachery Dereniowski the person who inspires and guides a lot of students who are willing to maximize their MCAT scores, empowering pre-medical students entering medical school. Zachery who is born in Windsor, “Automotive Capital of Canada”, is a city in Ontario, Canada, across the Detroit River from the U.S. city of Detroit. He has
CJ Hammond is an entrepreneur with a strong mindset and determination to reach his goals despite any setbacks. CJ is the CEO of Fit Legend Inc which is a health and wellness brand and personal training business. He has been an athlete his whole life as he started playing football at 8 years old and
Adam Reich is an entrepreneur who has what it takes to be successful in the business world. He spent a long time figuring out what his passion was and what he wanted his life’s work to be, which ultimately led him to the place he is currently. Adam founded True Credit Repair which is a
A practical 2026 playbook for building a personal brand: pick a niche, choose the right platforms, run a content engine, stay authentic, and turn attention into income.
Trauma can have a profound impact on our lives. Building yourself back up after these difficult moments can be incredibly difficult. Stephen Hendricks, better known as Stephon Hendricks musically and Hendrix Sky, struggled through a number of traumas to become the successful person he is today. Born in Toronto, Canada on January 22nd, 1987, his
Penny Pinar Karabey is the businesswoman who runs Luxury Next Season, a special type of online boutique that is more than just a normal luxury boutique. Penny has worked in both IT and fashion, which has enabled her with a unique skillset. This is part of what separates Penny from the rest of the competition.
Immigration poses many challenges to people attempting to navigate the process. If you are able to successfully conquer that system and arrive in the United States, it is still difficult to understand finances and credit card procedures. This is the problem that Sammy Samuel faced when coming to the United States from Grenada. “I was
MindStir Media is an award-winning, independent, self-publishing company. MindStir was Founded by J.J. Hebert, an author based in Portsmouth, after publishing his first book. The peculiar fact about MindStir media is that a MindStir author keeps the copyright and exclusive publishing rights to their book. The Birth of MindStir When Hebert was working with an
City where you’re from: West Jordan, Utah Hobbies: Playing guitar, eating pizza and Reese’s, mountain biking, spending time with family, and building businesses Favorite quote: “Why are you going into mechanical engineering? All you talk about is marketing and business.” Kara Ferwerda Social accounts: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter , Youtube What are you working on? How did you
Christian Arriola was born and raised in Juarez, Mexico, and moved across the border to El Paso Texas 8 years ago. Hobbies: His hobbies are to read, golfing and building websites for fun Favorite quote: Christian shared that his favorite quote is also the very first quote that he ever heard. This quote means a
There are 35,000 individuals who are homeless in Las Vegas NV and Rick ‘Siloh’ Moses believes that, no matter where you live, that no one person should ever go hungry…ever. Siloh Moses has been called a philanthropist, crusader for the homeless, humanitarian, and leader in giftivism—the practice of radical generosity that transforms the world. He’s
Sabrina is a serial tech entrepreneur and multi-hyphenate born and raised in Montreal, QC. She has started over 8 technology ventures, one of which Placed at Princeton University’s Annual Hackathon 2016. Sabrina is also the Founder of E-Terview, a seamless application for evaluating video interviews using Artificial Intelligence and predictive technology. In addition, Sabrina
Welcome to Future Sharks Esther! Tell us a little about yourself: I have created eCourses, digital content and workshops for some of the biggest players in the digital marketing space under my agency Esther Marie Creative. As a military wife and Mom I had to work from any space, and now I offer a Virtual Assistant
From being born in a refugee camp, not knowing English coming to Australia, facing bullying and eventually getting sent away from his school to being recognised by and representing Australia at the United Nations Headquarter, studying a double degree of Law and Business and being one of the youngest speakers in the world, Fred Duku Silver
Samuel F. Poirier is a young entrepreneur that was named a Thiel Fellow. Samuel founded his first company at the age of 14, importing minerals to Montreal. Later, at age 18, he went and created the first debit card for Bitcoin. He also created an analytics platform for VR companies called Retinad to see how users were
