Growth often means stepping into what once scared us. The things we resist can become the very paths we’re meant to take. We asked some of the best and brightest in the community: what are you being called to do now that you once feared? Their answers reveal the courage it takes to move past fear and into purpose.
Jose Pereira
Before captivity, I was the man who lived behind a polished title—CEO of CITGO Petroleum. I was driven by results, responsibility, and the legacy of three generations in oil and gas. I knew how to lead companies, manage risk, and deliver under pressure. But I also hid a part of myself. I believed that vulnerability had no place in leadership. Read more >>>
Bobbye Hill
I’m continuing to be called to explore and impact the college basketball landscape. Making the initial steps to commit to embark on this journey was not easy at all, the sacrifices that we made as a family was almost insurmountable to be transparent. Read more >>>
Angel Leviege
I’m being called to put myself out there into a bigger spotlight with my business, sharing my story, my brand, and my work. When before I was afraid of judgment or not being enough. Now I’m being called to expand, to scale bigger, and go after opportunities that I once thought were out of reach. Read more >>>
