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Inspiration

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Fortune Finds the Brave
Rina Tanaka
Rina Tanaka
Rina Tanaka grew up in suburban Tokyo, influenced by her professor father and floral designer mother, fostering a love for art, culture, and meaningful discussions.
Jun 18, 2025 • Inspiration
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Tilting Toward Gratitude
Trent Donovan
Trent Donovan
Trent Donovan grew up in a cabin near Lake Tahoe, surrounded by stories from travelers as his parents ran a seasonal lodge for outdoor enthusiasts.
Jun 18, 2025 • Inspiration
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The Risk Worth Taking
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.
Jun 17, 2025 • Inspiration
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The Call That Turned the Page
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.
Jun 15, 2025 • Inspiration
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Ready for the Ride
Gray McAllister
Gray McAllister
Gray McAllister, raised in Telluride, grew up on a family ranch, fostering a love for the outdoors and writing about his trail adventures amidst the San Juan Mountains.
Jun 13, 2025 • Inspiration
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Fireflies and Bold Moves
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.
Jun 13, 2025 • Inspiration
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Flight of the Bold
Malik Okoro
Malik Okoro
Malik Okoro, born in Lagos and raised in Brooklyn, writes contemporary romantic fiction influenced by his diverse upbringing and cultural experiences.
Jun 13, 2025 • Inspiration
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Flight Paths and First Steps
Miles Chapin
Miles Chapin
Miles Chapin grew up in Boulder in a progressive, environmentally conscious family, with a passion for nature and community engagement from an early age.
Jun 12, 2025 • Inspiration
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Parking Lot Epiphanies
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.
Jun 11, 2025 • Inspiration
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Where the Wind Takes You
Celeste Harrington
Celeste Harrington
Celeste Harrington, raised in Savannah's historic district, is inspired by her architect father and pianist mother, fostering her love for art, literature, and Southern Gothic heritage.
Jun 11, 2025 • Inspiration
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The Buzz Before the Breakthrough
Kaylee Harrington
Kaylee Harrington
Kaylee Harrington grew up in Myrtle Beach, helping at her parents' café. Her love for reading flourished amidst the tourism-driven environment of the Grand Strand.
Jun 11, 2025 • Inspiration
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Chasing the Seventh Second
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.
Jun 10, 2025 • Inspiration

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