Most people think entrepreneurship is the risky path. Soon Hagerty believes staying still is riskier. From fleeing Vietnam as a child to building global brands and launching mission driven businesses, Soon shares why strategic resourcefulness, growth mindset, and “unraveling” fear are the real foundations of meaningful success.

Shannon Fernando’s journey from rejection to global impact is a powerful reminder that real change does not come from quick solutions, but from listening, partnership, and trust. Through her work with Alabaster International, she is helping women lead the fight against hunger and build stronger, more sustainable communities from the ground up.

Cristina Bernardo shares the story behind Avocado Health and how a moment of uncertainty no parent should face led to building a platform that delivers real-time, trusted support when it matters most. This piece explores parenting, decision-making, and what happens when the system fails families in their most critical moments.