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

Jennifer Barr

My mother is my hero. My mother held a full-time job, took great care in raising my sister and I; and provided all the emotional support I needed growing up. She was one of the most brilliant women I’ve ever known. She was cool before her time, always had a fun and made sure we were kind to others. I had the pleasure of working with my mom in the corporate world after I graduated high school. I got to carpool with her every day for almost two years. As I became an adult, I learned so many other things about my mother and what inspired her views. Read more>>

Monique Elam-Joseph

My entrepreneurial path was set into life early in life. Growing up, I saw my parents in many business ventures, so entrepreneurship has always been instilled in me, My mom left a six figure job in 2011 to pursue her balloon business and has never looked back,. He decision inspired me to become an entrepreneur. Read more>>

Violet Johnson

My hero is Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx. I was fortunate to have been influenced by my parents to have a strong work ethic, and Sara constantly reminds me that is one of the most important assets. You have to learn to hustle and work hard to make your dreams come true! I first heard her speak in an interview with Tony Robbins and what she said that really stuck with me is that a lot of people have good ideas, but not a lot of people are willing to take action and figure out how to make their ideas become reality. Read more>>