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

Michelle G. Cameron

My mom is my hero. M. Elaine Cameron was her name. She was a high school librarian and an English Literature teacher. Her love for books, words, and eloquent speech were passed down to me. She wouldn’t even allow us to speak our native dialect! Read more>>

Canetta Johnson

My hero is my mama. She is the strongest, most straight forward, and most courageous woman that I know. My mama lost her husband/my dad when I was 6 years old which was an unexpected tragedy. Read more>>

Lillie Norfleet

As the CEO of FindHER KeepHER, a Charlotte, NC based E-Commerce Women’s Lifestyle Brand that sells ultra-stylish and super comfy women’s shoes, I draw inspiration daily from my hero, my mother, Betty Joyner.. Read more>>

S. Kay Murphy

Sometimes success has more to do with luck, being in the right place at the right time, than it does with hard work. I’m not saying I didn’t work hard on my first book; I did. Craftsmanship has always meant everything to me. Read more>>