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.

Eddie Meeks | EMCEE, Songwriter, Author, and Podcast Host

I am originally from Memphis, TN. My background and upbringing impacted me by providing and instilling within me my work ethic, my unique swagger, my southern drawl (that could only come from a Memphian), my undying love for Hip-Hop and just overall outlook and comprehension as it pertains to life. Read more>> 

Cahrtier S | Rapper

Im from the east side of Atlanta. And I went to school on the south side of Atlanta. I come from a hustle and street background but my upbringing was cool i had hard time like everybody else did but, I didn’t let that stop me. Half of my childhood I stayed with my grandparents they had a major impact in my life. My family always believed in me and they always gave me a chance to show off my talents. Read more>>

Destiny Gifford | Certified Wedding & Event Planner

I’m originally from South Carolina, just about 22 miles from the beautiful Hilton Head area. My journey has taken me through a variety of professional roles, including retail, dental management, executive recruiting, and working as an executive assistant. Growing up, I was always surrounded by the importance of helping others, and that naturally shaped who I am today. My upbringing, along with these career experiences, led me to develop a strong passion for service and dependability. I’ve been fortunate to work with some amazing companies that truly value customer care, and the lessons I’ve learned from them have been invaluable. They’ve inspired me to bring those best practices into my very own business, and for that, I’ll always be grateful! Read more>>