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

Brittany Guerrieri

When asked if I have a hero, two people come to my mind right away: My parents (Stephen and Susan Guerrieri) I am a teacher and Small Business Owner and my parents are both teachers as well. I can’t even begin to name all of the lessons that my parents have taught me over the years and continue to teach me into adulthood. Read more>>

Kira Miller

That is always a tough question for me to answer. One person who I haven’t met, but am truly inspired by her is Brene Brown. Her research on how shame, courage, and vulnerability impacts human connection has changed my life. I found her message when I was in a really dark time in my life and it filled my soul with hope and courage in ways I disparately needed. Read more>>

Destiny Lanay

I know it’s really kinda cliche but my hero is my mother. If I could keep it short and explain why as well as the lessons I have learned from her, I would say it was her drive. My biological dad died when I was 8 so my mom had to literally care for her 4 kids of which my oldest sister is my cousin who moved in with us in elementary. Read more>>

ArrielElyse Green

My hero is my Mama. She is my hero because I remember her being so strong. My mama went through a lot in the 60 years that she had on this earth and I never remember hearing her complain about anything. She was a neonatal intensive care nurse so she had the heart of gold and a natural instinct to help people. Read more>>

Shalonda Harris

This may be cliche’, but my mother is my hero. Growing up my mother worked for the Navy and decided to open up her own hair salon in the early 90s. She worked full time in the Government and went to school part time for two years. At times, I would go with her to her academy after she would pick me up from school. Read more>>

Vincent Barone

My brother Nick Barone would fill this role for me. Not only did he present the opportunity for me to do photography for the band he is in, Mac Saturn, but he has been my support system for all goals I’ve decided to pursue like fitness and social media. Read more>>

Chelsea Mukenya

I’d say my hero(es) are definitely my parents. They’re not afraid to dream and go after those dreams. We’re an immigrant family and they had to sacrifice a lot for us to get here but they also had to have a lot of faith. Through them I’m reminded constantly that ANYTHING is possible even with the smallest amount of faith. Read more>>