Through our work we have had the good fortune of seeing firsthand how success comes in every shape, size, color, faith, and orientation. More importantly we’ve learned that success is often the result of people embracing their unique backgrounds and so we’ve asked the community to tell us about their background and how it has impacted where they are today.

R.J.X The Eternal | Rapper/singer & Poet

Well first & foremost I was born in flint Michigan and raised in Decatur Georgia and basically suburban parts outside of The Atlanta area And growing up I was always a hip hop head and loved to dance to a lot of old school songs from the late 90s and I decided to take the Route of doing music in the spring of 2013 and every since then I’ve released 8 studio albums and continuously grown as a person mentally and spiritually. Read more>>

Angel Frank | Owner of Angel Face Cosmetics & Podcast Host

I am from Flint Michigan. I grew up with a young mother who gave birth to me on her 18th birthday. Although, she and my father were married for 7 years, he spent majority of my life incarcerated. Read more>> 

Emanuel Robinson | Singer, Songwriter, Performer

I’m originally from Oakland, California. Bay Area, if you’re familiar. Being from the Bay is something I take pride in. My parents are from there, all my childhood best friends are still there, and it raised me. Read more>>

Lindbert Nestor | Cinematographer

“Though I hail from the serene island of the Commonwealth of Dominica, celebrated for its natural and tranquil beauty, I also proudly embrace my Trinidadian heritage, renowned for its vibrant culture. Read more>>

LaKeacha Jett | Educator & Entrepreneur

Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, and attending Baltimore City Schools, including graduating from Western High School, deeply influenced who I am today. Baltimore’s vibrant communities and diverse neighborhoods provided me with a unique perspective on life from an early age. Read more>>

Yinwen (Wendy) Mu | Editor

I am originally from Beijing, China, but I spent five years in Savannah, GA. I graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) as a film student, concentrating on producing and editing. Read more>>

Khamaaré | Rising Pop R&B Singer, Songwriter, & Actor

I always like to say I’m from Houstonlanta as a joke because those two places are a big part of who I’ve grown up to be. I was fortunate enough to have a beautiful upbringing with its bumps along the way but for the most part it was beautiful. Read more>>

Samantha Simone | Actor and Professor

I am originally from Long Island, NY but lived in London, England for a few years and then moved to New Jersey. Growing up my grandfather was a big part of my upbringing, he would babysit me when I was little, and he was my piano teacher. Read more>>

Sanna Phillips | Co-Owner of Blue Sky Systems | Host Podcast Conversations with Our Father

I have deep roots in North Georgia, having spent the majority of my life in this vibrant region, currently residing in a charming suburb of North Atlanta. My journey began in the picturesque town of Dalton, Georgia, back in 1978, during a time when midwifery was gaining popularity. Read more>>

Michael Doughty | Artist

I was born and raised in North Philly in a neighborhood called Nicetown, but it wasn’t so “nice.” Philly is known for its violent history, but the area I grew up in was more poor than violent. Read more>> 

Dr. A’Cire Newby | Dr. A’Cire: Radio and TV Personality & Transformational Life Coach

**Honoring Heritage, Shaping Futures: The Inspirational Journey of Dr. A’Cire** Dr. A’Cire Newby, Ph.D. is from the heart of Newport News, Virginia, but grew up in Decatur, GA. Dr, A’Cire’s current achievements are nothing short of extraordinary. Read more>>

Frances Chang | Marketing and Public Relations VP & Writer and Filmmaker

“Where are you from?” is such a loaded question for a person of color. Instead of the beginnings of mere small talk, to us, it is an implication of not belonging, which in a sense has made a great impact of who I am today. Read more>>