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  Lessons from Mango Street

  Ileana Santos

  Ileana Santos

  Ileana Santos, born in Houston’s East End to a Cuban-Mexican family, grew up surrounded by lively conversation, home-cooked meals, and Latin music.

  Sep 6, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Horizons That Quiet the Noise

  Leslie Woodruff

  Leslie Woodruff

  Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.

  Sep 5, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Bloom Like a Cactus

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nate Caldwell, raised in Scottsdale, values entrepreneurship and community. He combines creativity and business through marketing and motivational storytelling.

  Sep 5, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Writing Toward the Spark

  Daniel Fitzpatrick

  Daniel Fitzpatrick

  Daniel Fitzpatrick is a Toronto-based writer influenced by his multicultural upbringing and experiences in arts and culture, exploring themes of city living and identity.

  Sep 5, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Anchors for the Creative Mind

  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.

  Sep 5, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Wandering Into Purpose

  Leslie Woodruff

  Leslie Woodruff

  Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.

  Sep 4, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Tidepool Epiphany

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft, raised in Bar Harbor, grew up near Acadia National Park, nurturing her passion for nature and writing inspired by her park ranger father.

  Sep 4, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Magnolias After the Storm

  Caroline Mayfield

  Caroline Mayfield

  Carrie Mayfield, raised in upscale Buckhead, Atlanta, values culture and philanthropy, influenced by her financial consultant parents and experiences in charity and art.

  Sep 3, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Steam-Soaked Epiphanies

  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.

  Sep 3, 2025 • Inspiration
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  When Glitter Becomes Purpose

  Harper Sinclair

  Harper Sinclair

  Harper Sinclair, raised in a progressive East Austin home, is a program director focused on social change, arts education, and community engagement.

  Sep 2, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Crushed but Still Standing

  Briar Montgomery

  Briar Montgomery

  Briar Montgomery, raised in Napa Valley, grew up in a wine-centric family, immersing herself in global wine culture from an early age.

  Sep 2, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Journey That Changes You

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nate Caldwell, raised in Scottsdale, values entrepreneurship and community. He combines creativity and business through marketing and motivational storytelling.

  Sep 2, 2025 • Inspiration