We’ve highlighted responses from some of the brightest and most talented artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs in the community below.

Marina Crisci

My greatest hero is my dad. My dad grew up in the Bronx where times were always tough. He had close to nothing but grew up knowing he wanted more for himself, his future and his family. Read more>>

Emmie Hsu

My hero is anyone who is kind or helpful to others, anyone with a joyful spirit, and anyone who perseveres through adversity. Read more>>

Nick Goss

Steven Pressfield is my writing hero. Of all the voices out there for aspiring authors, his is the most profound. He wrote novels for almost forty years before his first book was published. Read more>>

Alma Ramirez

My parents are my heroes. I understand that traditionally, when prompted with this question during elementary school, one might be inclined to name someone other than their parents. Read more>>

Laurel Fox

Without a doubt, my hero is my grandfather. Born in Havana, Cuba, my grandpa was a successful lawyer and a professor at the Universidad de Habana. When the communist regime took over, he and my grandma lost everything. Read more>>