We asked some very thoughtful members of our community to reflect on what they’ve learned from their heroes.

Fabian Bailey

My Hero was and is my Father. The Lessons I have learned from him have made me the man I am today. From patience to how to speak to people to how to carry myself in a professional matter. But of all the things I’ve learned from my father the 2 things that stands with me the most is how you should treat people with respect and how you should never take yourself to serious. Read more>> 

Cassandra Grant

I would have to say my mom, Sharon, is my hero. We’ve been through quite a lot together, and I’ve always admired how freaking strong she is, how much she truly cares about people whether they are strangers or not, and how she always perseveres through whatever life throws at her. She’s been through breast cancer, divorce, working a job she hated, to finding a job (jobs) that she absolutely loves. Growing up she always encouraged us to express ourselves so we could figure out who we were. Read more>>

Analauren Garcia & Rayda Urra

My hero is my remarkable mother, Rayda. I admire her perseverance and dedication; she is a source of inspiration to me. If it weren’t for her relentless tenacity, we wouldn’t be where we are today with our company. Also, it is thanks to her that I have been able to become the daughter, mother, wife, and women that I am today. Read more>>

Tom Madden

My hero is Carl DeSantis, founder of Rexall Sundown, Inc. From Carl I learned that you can start a billion-dollar business right out of your home, which is what he did, selling nutritional supplements he called Sundown Vitamins. Gradually his sales increased online and in a few stores until he moved his fledgling operation into a building in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Read more>>