We asked some of the city’s most brilliant and creative minds to tell us about the most difficult decision they’ve had to make.

Sompa Adhya-Taylor | Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Leadership Consultant

The most difficult decision I’ve ever had to make was leaving full-time employment and choosing to dedicate all of my efforts exclusively to my private practice in mental health therapy as well as my leadership consulting business. It was a personal decision rather than just a career decision, as I needed to prioritize my own well-being and find a better work-life balance. Like many of us, the COVID-19 pandemic gave me the time and opportunity to reflect, which revealed and clarified my personal values, making me realize the importance of being present in my own life. Read more>>

kristen farrell | Developer

For 20 years we worked to create a successful luxury home building brand in the Hamptons, NYC and Florida. In 2018 I made the decision to leave to focus on family matters. It was a very difficult series of decisions but it was the right choice. After 5 years of staying under the radar, I’ve just re launched under my solo brand, Kristen Farrell & Co. Read more>>

Suzana Sampeur | Real Estate Agent

The decision to leave my hometown was not made lightly. It required careful consideration of the opportunities that awaited me in the United States. I knew that by venturing abroad, I would be exposed to diverse perspectives, educational prospects, and career possibilities that were unavailable to me in my familiar surroundings. It was a chance to broaden my horizons, challenge myself, and grow as an individual. Read more>>