Where you grew up and your background can often have surprising  effects on our lives and careers.  We’ve asked folks from the community to tell us about how their background has affected them.

Deangelo Amos | Musician & Film director

I’m from Miami,Fl south west, I go by the name KAIJU The Unconquerable or Kaiju Can’t Die for short. Well my upbringing did influence my journey in music and creativity today. Especially my uncles being heavy into martial arts movies, WU tang clan, Japanese animation in the mid 90s really place me on the path creativity at a young age. Truly helped me visually and musically how to come act things in my artistry staying true to who I am and giving that grown awareness of who I am. Read more>>

Ashley Thrasher | Entrepreneur | Content Creator

I’m from Atlanta, GA. I was raised in the suburbs and in a household where my siblings and I were quirky, artistic and overly creative. Imagine a house full of artists and nerds. My first role model was my older brother, Myron. Myron was into comics, anime and video games. Being the younger sister, I wanted to be just like him when I grew up. I mimicked everything he did until I came into my own. Read more>>

Sylvia Green | Mogul in the making!

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan’s west side. I’d say my upbringing had a strong impact on who I am today. The streets of Detroit taught me how to make a way out of no way! The lack of opportunity is what brought me to Georgia and that change my whole life in a very positive way. Read more>>