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

Whitney Stuart

My hero is my grandmother. She’s such a sweet lady. She always has great wisdom waiting for me with her kind words. She helps me when I need her ear to listen and she always calls right on time. She’s my hero because she is a woman who is real and has a relationship with God. When I told my grandmother at the age of seven I wanted to be a hairstylist; she told me I would change it, 18 years later I’m still a hairstylist and my grandmother supports me to the fullest. She’s one of my biggest supporters with any business or vacation venture I may have.  The main lesson I have learned from my grandmother is love is the greatest commandment of them all. Always show and move with and in Love.  Read more>>

Chanice Williams

My mother is my hero, ever since I was a kid she has always been so inspiring to me and an excellent example of what it is to keep pushing forward through adversity. Ive seen my mom go through many struggles, and she has always been very transparent when it comes to telling me and my sister the truth about, both the good as well as the bad things, that she has gone through and how she was able to overcome and push through it. I’ve always looked up to her as a force to be reckoned with. At times when I’m down I think of my mother’s strength and it helps fuel my own. Read more>>

Kyle Pichan

I’ve looked up to many people over the years, all for different reasons. Growing up, I was inspired by YouTubers like Jacksepticeye, Markiplier, Tomska, and Jack and Dean. As I got older, that admiration expanded to creators like the Good Mythical Morning crew, Ted Nivison, and Michael Reeves. Each of them has shaped my journey as a creator in their own unique way. They’ve taught me countless lessons—whether it was watching them develop and refine their comedic and creative styles, finding joy in their content during my lowest moments, or seeing them embrace failure as part of chasing their dreams. These moments didn’t just inspire me to pursue a career in social media; they’ve pushed me to grow, experiment, and be unapologetically creative in my own way. Read more>>

Susan Littleton

My hero is actually my daughter, Corinne. She is my hero for so many reasons. She has remained true to herself as she has grown older. She has remained strong in her convictions and not allowed the opinion of others to mold or shape her. She is the most kind-hearted, beautiful, strong, and lovely example of a woman. Growing up she was different from a lot of girls and was bullied. She has faced many adversities that could have made her bitter. But she is one of the most loving, patient, and non-judgemental people I have ever known. Read more>>