There’s a special kind of power in a childhood photo—the missing front teeth, the wild bangs, the shy smile, the fearless pose. Before the job titles, responsibilities, and expectations, there was simply a girl with big feelings and even bigger dreams. Here, those girls take center stage.
Alongside each childhood snapshot is a message from the woman she became, answering a poignant question: “What would you tell your former self?” Others reflect on faith, resilience, coloring outside the lines, and the quiet trust that life unfolds in beautifully unexpected ways.
Moving from one young face to the next, you’re invited to pause and reflect on your own younger self, the girl who didn’t yet know her strength, her capability, or her worth. This collection is for her, and for the woman you are today, still learning, still growing, and still allowed to rewrite the way you speak to yourself.
Laura Long
"Don't waste time on imposter syndrome. All the time and energy you spend talking yourself out of opportunities you could have been doing it and better at it already."
Dr. Harpreet Tsui
"Keep dreaming and trust that it will all work out. This world has plans for you beyond what you can imagine."
Reble Houten
"Be kind to yourself. Give yourself grace and patience. Life is not a race, it’s a marathon. At certain times, you will have different things to focus on, and some things will need to shift and that’s ok."
Yvette Rodriguez
"No one has it all figured out. Trust in God and yourself more than others, and keep kicking butt!"
Christine Maddela
"You are stronger and more capable than you realize. The moments that make you question everything will one day become the stories that shape your purpose. Keep showing up. I'm proud of the woman you are becoming."
Dr. Candice Fortunato
"Learn to color within the lines. Then learn that the canvas has no edges. Color wildly."
Dr. Toni Torres
"Trust yourself more and bet on yourself. One day you'll build the life you always imagined."
The Honorable Helen Bather
"Put your blinders on and keep moving forward without looking back, you're not going that way."