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

Skylar Gilmore

When considering who my hero is, the first person that come to my mind is my dad. This question is so special to me because it allows me to give credit where credit is due. My dad and mom have been the two most influential people in my life. My dad specifically has taught me what it means to be confident in myself and love loyally to those I care about. Read more>>

Danasia Neal

My grandma. She introduced me to God, so I’ve had that foundation since a little girl. At the time I didn’t know or understand but a relationship with God was being built. It’s so important to maneuver through life. Read more>>

Shacuria Jackson

My Hero(s) will have to be all Black Women, more importantly my Grandmothers, Mom, and Aunts. The way they pushed through adversity is commendable. As a black woman, I like to believe that we’re magical because from the time we’re born we already have predestined hardships, but we adjust accordingly. My Hero(s) made it look effortless. Read more>>

Ashley Copeland

“Together, we are the Village” seemed like the perfect mission statement whenever I founded Ashleys Angels Austin in 2o20. We were mid-pandemic and there was beauty in seeing communities coming together to really help and support their neighbor. Ashley’s Angels Austin was founded to support single parents throughout Austin. In a world that felt like we were on our own individual islands, we all needed a village. What I didn’t realize is that this mission statement would become a person mission statement for my life as well. Read more>>

Keely Lopez

My hero in my industry is Sarah Turney, Sarah has changed the ideas and ethics that come with true crime content. She is the sister of Alissa Turney a teen who went missing on May 17th 2001 she has successfully used social media and podcasting to help bring justice for her sister. Now she continues to use podcasting to help raise awareness and support other missing persons and unsolved cases. Read more>>

Tonya Caver

My hero is my Father, Gerald Caver. He is the most hard working individual that I know. My dad always set the example for myself and seven younger siblings to aspire for more. He was never complacent and that principle trickled down the line. Because of him I am hungry and persistent. I don’t believe in closed doors. I instead believe in finding the keys to unlock those doors. My dad always preached, “You control your own narrative. Read more>>

Manny Arceneaux

My hero is my mother Chandra Arceneaux. My Reason for that is because she was a single parent and every statistic society places on a kid born inner city with limited resources is bound to end up in jail, take the wrong path, or stuck between a rock and a hard spot. To watch my mother not complain once and always being able to find ways to make ends meet was a huge motivation for me in life to FIND A WAY NOT AN EXCUSE. The sacrifices that were made that I know reflect on since I’m an adult with my own family just reminds me of her super powers and that’s being a Mother. Read more>>