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

Destine Green

Torrence Hatch (Boosie Badazz) I grew up listening to his music & watching him grow. All of Boosie songs describes his pain & what he was going through. I could of relate on so many levels. Main songs I relate to was “ my struggle”, “ pain”, “ betrayed”, “ mind of a maniac” list goes on. Read more>>

Reyna Lay

My father is my hero. He immigrated from Mexico when he was only 16 in order to help send money to his family back home. Even without a formal education, he learned English, a trade, and started his own business. When I was only 4 years old, my mother passed away and left my father with my older brother, who was 9 at the time, my 6-month old baby brother, and me. Read more>>

Michelle Hamilton

My heroes are my grandpa Melvin and grandma Elaine. I spent a lot of time with them when I was a little girl on their 3rd generation farm in central Iowa and I know in my heart they have shaped a big part of what Dandelion Naturals is all about. I have very vivid memories of farm life and I cherish and lean into those memories and childhood lessons especially when times get tough today. Read more>>

Melvin Edmonds Jr

My hero is my late father, Melvin Edmonds Sr. The world may know the name, Melvin Edmonds from After 7, Milestone, or simply being Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds brother. To me and my siblings, that’s our father. My dad was a lyrical genius. His voice was like no other. From vocals, to song writing, to his style my dad was the man! He’s taught me everything I know about the music and business industry. Besides my father, my uncle Kenny also plays an important role in why I started my own company, Edmonds Music Inc. Read more>>