We asked some very thoughtful members of our community to reflect on what they’ve learned from their heroes.
Shauron Carroll
My hero is my late father, Odell McCain Sr. My dad is my hero in every facet of my life. He taught me so many life lessons. He was hard working, loving, selfless, and long suffering. My biggest takeaways from watching my father was how to persevere through tough times. Read more>>
Hita Revilla
My parents, My dad and my mom have been my heroes since I was little because of the values they have instilled in my sister and me and for the workers they are, today my desire to work and grow more is because of them. Read more>>
Stephanie Ashby
my hero is my mother, she has been my biggest supporter behind all my modeling. Since I was younger, I would always pretend I was in a runway show showing off the new clothes she had bought me. My mum was always the one that pushed me when I was at my lowest in life. Read more>>
Candace Gunter
My hero is my grandmother. She was instrumental in my development as a woman, mother, wife, and person. She gave the last of what she had to those in need was an entrepreneur in her own rights. At the time I didn’t realize she gave me this spirit to sort of make my own way in life. Read more>>
Sadie Jo Reil
My hero is my Dad! Little did he know, when he started his classic car restoration business Reil Restoration in 2015 without any prior business experience, he paved the way for my entire family to follow in his footsteps. 7 years later each individual in my family now owns and operates all small business in some capacity. Read more>>
Tieranee Gordan
My hero would definitely be my beautiful mom! My mom has a heart of pure gold and a kind spirit that is beyond contagious. If you have ever met my mom you’ll know that she’s the absolute sweetest person you’ll ever meet. She’ll literally give a stranger her last on any given day. Read more>>
Michael Gillman
I would say that one of my heroes in my field would be my friend and fellow photographer, Marc Hunter. I had worked with alongside him for many years on various photoshoots before him and his wife moved to Texas. Read more>>
Giovanna Garcia
My mom has been my biggest influence and supporter that I have. She has taught me to do things right and always be respectful and honest at work. Without her help I wouldn’t be where I’m today. Read more>>