Highlighter SeriesSeptember 4, 2025

Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?

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We asked some of the most interesting entrepreneurs and creatives to open up about recent highlights from their lives – the moments that made them laugh or feel proud.

Afi Like Taffy

Cheers for having me on here lovely jubblies! I was 1 out of 5 emerging fashion stylists selected out of the entire United States of America by Edelman, one of the largest PR companies globally whose clients consist of companies you may of heard of like Nike & Tj Maxx among many others. Read more>>

Tammy Carter

Yes, I recently recieved an email from my school about the graduation process and what to expect in the transition from student to alumni. I have one class left then I will be done, I’m pursuing my Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration. I am also a first generation college graduate. Read more>>

Mehdi Farsi

Absolutely. This year has been full of moments that made me step back and feel proud—not just of where we are, but how far we’ve come. Launching the NFL collaboration was a huge milestone. Partnering with such a major institution felt like a full-circle moment for our brand. Read more>>

Brittny Johnson

Trades of Brit hosted our very first official Body Cream Blending Workshop! Back in March, I made the decision to host an event even though I had no idea what it would look like or where it would be held. I just had a strong feeling it was going to be something special. Read more>>

Justin Stewart

The truth is, this is the first music I have released in almost a decade, so completing a double-single felt pretty special. I am also inspired that these new singles ’19’ and ’97’, and these songs, are calling back to the reasons I started liking electronic music to begin with, and becoming a DJ and producer. Read more>>

Angela Polynin

Absolutely — one that stands out was during our Bring Your Dog to Yoga event. My dog Jax totally stole the show. He had the biggest smile on his face the whole time, just soaking up the energy and love in the room. Read more>>