Do you have a favorite dialogue, lyric, quote or affirmation? Please share with us below.

Basem Harb and Cyndi Smith | Co-founders of Fierce & Kind

Our favorite quote comes from Maya Angelou, and we draw from it not only inspiration for our name but for our mission and intent – “Continue. Be loving and be strong. Be fierce and be kind. And don’t give in and don’t give up.” We know there are risks every step of the way in this entrepreneurial journey, and we know that this industry is crowded, highly competitive and full of noise. We know that in addition to being loving and kind, we need to be fierce and strong. Every day, we wake up with that mantra – it’s our “ikigai.” Read more>>

Sarah Hill | Executive Director of the Beautifully Flawed Foundation & Youth Counselor

An affirmation I have come to live by, and also encompass in the work done at the Beautifully Flawed Foundation is finding purpose in your pain. I believe when you find purpose in your pain, you give pain a voice and a platform to inspire others. It doesn’t always answer the “why” question to the things we go through, but I find that when we stop asking the question why, we can then have eyes to see others who need inspiration in the midst of their struggles. Our past pain becomes a tool to inspire others to overcome. Read more>>