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

Andrea Jackson

My mother, Laura Bivens is my hero. I have been watching her all of my life. Her resilience always encourages me. I’ve witnessed first hand how she has handled difficulties with grace and always seemed to turn situations around… even when they weren’t the most favorable. I’ve seen her love unconditionally, stand with those she loves, counsel many and stand for what she believes is right. Read more>>

Mariella Montoya

My hero in life is my mother followed by sister and brother. They all three are my three musketeers who will do anything to protect me. We are a pretty close family and through the years we have learned to support each other’s dream regardless of what it consist of. When i told my family i was starting my own photography business i had to tell them it was more of a thing like a hobby. Read more>>

Young Prince

Very cliché to say but my mother is my hero . As a single mom she always made things happen for me and my brother and to this day i couldn’t tell you how . She’s taught me to always find solutions and not excuses. Read more>>

I M A X B

My hero is the younger version of myself a few years ago. I consider the younger version of myself my hero because that younger version shows me how much I’ve grown and how much I need to progress to reach the level that I’m capable of reaching. Read more>>