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

Gabriella Sterling

I have two heroes. One is my dad Henry Sterling. He has taught me everything I need to know financially, work ethic, business, and even a good portion of customer service. As a little girl, my dad used to own an HVAC (heating and air) company, and I used to tag along to service calls, meetings, etc.. Read more>>

Anesha Smith

My modern day hero would be my mother. I’ve seen my mother face so many obstacles and detours and I have never seen her give up. As a child she would encourage and tell me that I could be anything that I wanted to be. Her genuine spirit gave me a breath of fresh air every time she should would come around. Read more>>

NaTasha Ashton

All of my life my mother has been there. She has been my number 1 cheerleader with everything from graphic design to becoming a published author. She was my first client and so much more. Being that I have a disability, she has taught me how to keep pushing in the midst of adversity. Unfortunately, my mother passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 58 from Sarcoidosis. Read more>>

Kristina Couturier

My mom is my hero. My mom was truly the best person I have ever known. She was courageous, kind, positive, and had such a strong faith. She was my best friend. She passed away when I was 13 years old from Leukemia. She battled it for many years and never gave up. She always put others before herself, even when she was sick in the hospital. Read more>>

Siqi Zhang

My grandmother is my hero. As a filmmaker whose works are always related to “family”, my family members all influence me a lot my journey of film. Read more>>

Shalonda Weaver

Looking back over the years I realize I had a lot of heroes. Most of them were famous people that did some extraordinary things. However, as I got older, I realized how the ordinary people around me were also extraordinary. Like my dad. I have always been a self-professed daddy’s girl. Read more>>

Sharrel Abel

My hero is my Aunt Holly, I have always looked up to my Aunt Holly and have always thought if I could be just a one-third of what my aunt is I would be happy with my life and know my life would be something to be remembered by. See my aunt was known for lighting up the room with her smile, her personality, her passion. Read more>>