We’ve highlighted responses from some of the brightest and most talented artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs in the community below.
Nashaunda Law
Jeremy Law is my hero and my husband. I have learned to stop doubting myself and to keep thriving for success. Jeremy is an architectural civil engineer who has done nothing but contribute to bringing my visions and dreams to life. I met Jeremy working in the nursing field and we soley were only friends at this time. I told Jeremy about my first business venture which was my home care agency called Life Changes Home Care LLC and he was excited and made himself very available to assist me with opening it up and running it efficiently. Jeremy did not ask for a dime , but i insisted to show my appreciation. Jeremy has always wanted to have his own property management company to utilize his skill set. When we met, it felt like fate for us to help each other get to where we were trying to get too. Each ideal I have today, Jeremy brings it to life for me. I really appreciate his passion for work and love for helping people. Read more>>
Najia Wade-Blazer
My Aunt Joanne Wade/ God Mother is my hero, because no matter what she was always there for me. I call her Momma Joanne, she taught me so much and she loved me so much to the point that as I write this I can feel her love. This is my father’s sister and I spent a lot of my time with her growing up she has a son Lester that is my A-one. We are the same age about 5 months apart. I learned how to do hair by being in my Momma Joanne’s presents every weekend I would go to the Salon we called it the shop the name of the Beauty shop was ( Joanne’s Professional Hair Clinic) she always kept her hair done, makeup beautiful and the shop was neat & clean. I was inspired to do hair because we spent so much time in that shop being around all the clients till I was like can I help ? So, she had me start taking out the clients rollers and everything thing else is history. Momma Joanne even taught me how to manage my money, how to pay bills and most importantly how to always care for other people no matter what I had going on. Momma Joanne loved me when I felt like nobody else cared. She always made sure I knew how care for others even when they do you wrong. The impact that she has had on my life if it weren’t for her i could not be who I am today the loving side of me that is and have the family or build a business of this magnitude with a clientele that loves me. Momma Joanne is passed now but always alive in my heart and I know she is proud of me. Read more>>
Ronnie Loyd
If I’d have to choose a single person I look up to the most, Annie Leibovitz is the first that comes to mind. Her portrait work is some of the most revered in the world. She’s photographed some of the most historic figures of our time such as; Queen Elizabeth II, Barack Obama, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, and so many more. Her ability to take a subject and photograph them in places that they feel most comfortable, such as their favorite sofa in their living room or the kitchen table where they like to have a cup of coffee, and then make the final product look so elegant and polished is a skill I highly admire. Her photography gives context about the subject through setting and actions—a glimpse of life. I try to implement this philosophy of placing a subject in a setting that they feel the most connection to. You’d be surprised by the art you can make if the subject can feel at home, even if literally! The work of Annie Leibovitz will tell the stories of life of earth for generations to come. Read more>>