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Waves, Coffee, and Quiet Momentum
Christo Valente
Christo Valente
Chris Valente, raised in Santa Barbara, grew up in a philanthropic family. He now writes novels and essays blending ecology with personal stories in Santa Monica.
May 5, 2025 • Inspiration
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Steady Hands, Full Heart
Marc Devonte Prince
Marc Devonte Prince
Marc Devonte Prince is a gay Black man from Beaumont, Texas, advocating for resilience and community while prioritizing education amidst financial challenges.
May 4, 2025 • Inspiration
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Drenched but Not Defeated
Willow Ko
Willow Ko
Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.
May 2, 2025 • Inspiration
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Morning Grace in Small Moments
Caroline Hensley
Caroline Hensley
Caroline Hensley, raised in Montgomery, Alabama, grew up in a family of educators, fostering her passion for storytelling and social justice from an early age.
May 1, 2025 • Inspiration
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Porchlight Contemplations
Caleb Peterson
Caleb Peterson
Caleb Peterson grew up in a devout LDS household in Salt Lake City, fostering his intellectual curiosity and love for the outdoors from a young age.
Apr 30, 2025 • Inspiration
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Rising Slow, But Steady
Isabela Martinez
Isabela Martinez
Isabela Martínez, born to Cuban immigrants in Miami's Little Havana, values cultural traditions and celebrates her heritage through storytelling and the arts.
Apr 30, 2025 • Inspiration
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Notes on the Journey
Caroline Hensley
Caroline Hensley
Caroline Hensley, raised in Montgomery, Alabama, grew up in a family of educators, fostering her passion for storytelling and social justice from an early age.
Apr 29, 2025 • Inspiration
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Blueprints Aren’t Required
DeAndre Holloway
DeAndre Holloway
DeAndre Holloway, a Chicago native, grew up in a middle-class family. He is an acclaimed author and advocate for urban storytelling, deeply rooted in his city's culture.
Apr 29, 2025 • Inspiration
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Morning Alchemy, Afternoon Reverie
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed
Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.
Apr 28, 2025 • Inspiration
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Adrift and Finding the Stars
Oliver Wentworth
Oliver Wentworth
Oliver Wentworth, a Nantucket native, grew up in a family inn, exploring the island's maritime history and crafting stories inspired by its whaling past.
Apr 28, 2025 • Inspiration
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Anchors in the Chaos
Willow Ko
Willow Ko
Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.
Apr 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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Tides, Coffee, and Quiet Revelations
Julianne Santos
Julianne Santos
Julianne Santos grew up in La Jolla, California, surrounded by the ocean, influenced by her mother’s marine biology career and her family's love for nature.
Apr 24, 2025 • Inspiration

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