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Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?

We have had the good fortunate of connecting with Nobel Laureates, titans of industry, rockstars and rising stars across dozens of industries and we have always found their stories about who they were early on to be most fascinating.  Below, you’ll find members of the community sharing their responses to this key aspect of their stories.

Paige Williams

Before I understood what this world was about, I was a dreamer. A little kid with a very active imagination. I wanted to be a ballerina, a botanist, an Egyptologist, a detective, a teacher…and the list goes on! I saw the beauty in everything. During the early stages of my adolescence, I was faced with some complex hardships. Read more >>>

Nuala Quinn-Barton

I grew up in a simple yet rich environment on my uncle’s farm in Ireland, where peace and tranquility shaped my earliest experiences and gave me a deep sense of strength and resilience. Later, I continued my education in London, which broadened my perspective and exposed me to the wider world of culture and ideas. Read more >>>

Natalie Richardson

Before the world told me who I had to be, I was confident. As a child I simply went for things without hesitation. I didn’t feel the need to prove myself, I unapologetically leaned into my creativity and passions. Back then, I wasn’t afraid of judgment or comparison; I pursued opportunities boldly and without reservation. Read more >>>

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