Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?

Culture, economic circumstances, family traditions, local customs and more can often influence us more than we realize. With the benefit of hindsight, we asked some wise and experienced members of our community whether they think they are doing what they were meant to do or told to do.

Crystal Waltman

Are You Doing What You Were Born to Do—Or What You Were Told to Do? I’m doing exactly what I was born to do. I’ve had the privilege of working for some incredible Fortune 500 companies, and those experiences taught me so much. But my entrepreneurial spirit has always had a way of getting restless—it craves freedom, creativity, and connection. Read more>>

Eric Walters

The first half of my life I followed the path that others had laid out for me. In this year and at this time, I follow the path which the universe has laid out for me. There are opportunities wherever you go. Read more>>

Harley Hope

The first half of my life I followed the path that others had laid out for me. In this year and at this time, I follow the path which the universe has laid out for me. There are opportunities wherever you go. Read more>>

Suzi Freeman

I am doing what I was born to do. This past year, once I made a full pivot to work with the athletes, I am genuinly serving in my full purpose. This is where I am supposed to be, and these are the people I am supposed to be serving. The reason it took me so long to get here was fear. Read more>>

Alyssa Bain

I think I’m doing what feels exactly, intuitively right for me at this time in my life. I don’t know that anyone is ‘born’ to do one specific thing, but I think we’re all capable of doing things that align with who we are and where we are, and I’m so lucky to have found that in photography. Read more>>

Danielle Gantt

Deep down, I truly believe I’m doing what I was born to do. I’ve always been drawn to cameras and capturing the world around me. While I often say middle school was the defining moment when I knew I wanted to become a photographer, the truth is, my passion started long before that. Read more>>

Kayla Barnes

Baking is what I’m meant to do—it’s been a part of me since childhood, from helping in the kitchen to watching baking shows on TV. Seeing someone’s eyes light up after tasting something I made is what drives me. I’m not just making sweet treats—I’m creating memories. Read more>>