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.

Tuan Jones | Artist & Designer

I’m from the low end, southside of Chicago. The city impacted my style in various ways. Whether it being the beautiful days of summer-time Chi, or many of our publicized statistics- the style and unique nature of its culture pushes me to be innovative while producing opportunities for growth in my environment. Read more>>

Milan Respress | Child Model/Actress & Mini Influencer

My mom is from Detroit, Michigan. I was born in Georgia but I got to live there for some time as well and Detroit is a big part of me and that’s where half of our family is. My favorite Aunt Jackie lives there too! It gives me so many different views on how life is because living in the city and living in the country are worlds apart! Read more>>

Dewayne Baisden | Serial entrepreneur and Podcast Host

Well I’m very from a small city called Albany Georgia. Small city full of people with a lot of big dreams. I give credit to Albany for being the individual I am today. Not having much to do in a small town, you have to be creative and think BIG. Everyday growing up seeing my surrounding I knew I wanted much more and I was going to work hard til I got it. Read more>>

Daniel McLean | Singer, Fashion Designer, & Graphic Designer

In one very chaotic transition, I was born on October 7th, 2003, and orphaned in Victoria Jubilee Maternity Hospital in Kingston, Jamaica. I was later relocated to an adoption center. It was there I was eventually adopted 6 months later by my Jamaican family, who had recently migrated to the USA, and were preparing to move from New York to Georgia. Read more>>

Tammi Pretty Tammi the DJ” Norman | Female DJ

I am from Shaker Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. Wonderfully raised by two parents who believed in well-roundedness doing the right thing and always being a lady. My upbringing undoubtedly impacted who I am today. I carry the many lessons I learned growing up in my daily walk. Read more>>

The Alona Decade | Singer-Songwriter & Business Owner

I’m from a small Alabama town called Lafayette. My mother and I moved to Georgia when I was six years old. During my adolescent years in Georgia, I lived in College Park, East Point, and Riverdale. As a child, I had a big family who were always close to the church. Read more>>