We asked some very thoughtful members of our community to reflect on what they’ve learned from their heroes.

Megan Straziuso

My hero, in my industry and in life, has always been my mother. Toni Straziuso is a badass mother, hairstylist, business owner, friend, wife, and cheerleader. Read more>>

Robin Hoskins

My hero is my angel, my mom, Eloise Hoskins. When you think of someone that’s loving, kind, straightforward, trustworthy, determined, & hardworking; you would think of her. Read more>>

Summer Randall

As many folks will say, their Dad is their hero. And it’s understandable – our parents work so hard and at our young + impressionable stages, this is what we notice. And if you’re like me, I noticed my Dad working a lot. Read more>>

Chris Donlin

My oldest brother Brian. He is four years older than me, with one brother between us. As the youngest in my family, I was very impressionable as a kid, I spent a lot of time observing rather than forging. Read more>>

Nakita St.John

My hero is my mother, Devon Denise Hanson. I carry her love, spirit and passion for people in everything that I do. She loved hosting; It was not unusual for her to spend days cooking and preparing the house for guests. Read more>>

Jenna Rice

For as trite as it could sound, I’m so influenced by Jesus and his kindness toward people. When I started Honeycomb & Co., I came across a Bible verse that so inspired me- I wrote it with a sharpee marker on my walls before I painted them so that it was literally part of the DNA of my store. Read more>>

Roland Wilson

Who is your hero and why? – My parents are my heroes, everything about me is a complete mixture of both w/ a twist!! My parents Carrie B. Wilson (Mother – Greenville, MS), Roland P. Wilson Sr. (Father – Donaldsonville, LA) southern born n’ raised brought my older siblings & I up in Chicago, ILL/Kansas City, MO with the same values their parents did. Read more>>