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

Valarie Pina

If I had to choose a hero or a role model in my life I could think of no one else other than my dad because I can attribute my work ethic to him. As a child, I grew up occasionally thinking to myself, “wow my dad has a lot of jobs!”. I could never really understand why it was that he had to work so much. However, now that I have grown into an adult and a business owner, I can appreciate that he was consistently working to try and provide his kids with more opportunities, and ultimately a better life.  There were times that he had as many as three jobs at one time, while still pursuing his passion as a musician. He was always involved in music as a hobby and spent some time as a part of bands where he performed as a bass guitarist. Read more>>

William Winfield

My hero is Dr Myles Monroe! My biggest lesson I learned from him is the greatest tragedy in life isn’t death but living life without Purpose. This one lesson has change my whole perspective on life and how I can impact and transform the world. Read more>>

Marissa Fisk

I have three influential people that I would consider my culinary heroes. My Argentine grandmother, my mother, & my step mom. My grandma gave me the connection with farm to table cooking & seasonal shopping. The way she connected the family with a well planned meal .She was excited to love on others as they came to the table. It sparked many conversations.a A place grandparents could mentor us, and a meal that would uplift your soul. I watched her techniques in the kitchen and the way she would meal prep and plan. Read more>>