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

Billie St. Amant

When you google the word hero the definition is “a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” My hero is my husband, Noah. He is the foundation of my business, my best friend, at times my personal therapist and so much more beyond all of that. Noah has taught me to never give up on my dreams because he’s always been there rooting for me from the sidelines, he has taught me patience and gratitude and shown me that I can do way more than just what I set my mind to. Read more>>

Runyaro

My parents are my hero .My parents are priceless. I wouldn’t change them for the world. Their heart is a pot of goal. I’ve learned a lot from them! They taught me to always have respect for myself, and to never let anyone take advantage of me. They taught me to always follow my dreams, and to never give up. They influence my journey by allowing me to be myself. They inspired me to never stop at close doors. My father has taught me to have tough skin! My mother has taught me to stay kind to others regardless of how bad the situation can be. Read more>>

Christina Lockett

My mother Beatrice Lockett is my hero. I have always looked up to her and admired her. After the death of my brother and father who died four days apart, I saw my mother in a new light. I know how I felt but I can never imagine how she felt to lose her firstborn child and days later lose her husband of 56 years. In this last year my mother has taught me how to persevere. My mother’s strength seems supernatural. I have faced many trials and tribulations in my life’s journey. Mother Beatrice taught me to stay positive, keep living life, and above all hold on to God’s unchanging hand. She is my hero because she is a model example of a virtuous woman. Read more>>

Rafael Contreras

My father is my hero. He lost his father at 5 years of age. in 1921 right after the end of World War I and right after the end of the Spanish revolution.He was the fourth of five siblings.. My grandmother having lost the sole provider for the family and the fact that in that era the financial nets that we take for granted did not exist, was forced to make hard decisions . She kept the two girls with her. The two eldest boys were sent to live with two different relatives. My father at five years of age was sent to an orphanage full time. Read more>>

Katrina Doran

My mom is my hero. It took me a long while to understand this, for as a young woman I was keen on having an exciting career and traveling the world. My mom did not seem to care at all about these things and when I asked her, “what did you dream of being as a young girl?”, her response was that she never thought about it. What she did like was to climb into her favorite tree and watch the clouds. Read more>>