Where are you from and how has it impacted you?

Even if you are from the same neighborhood as someone else, you might still be coming from different places. Where you are from is a complicated question and it elicits complicated, but interesting and thought-provoking responses. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Tenecia Whitehead | CEO of It’s A Keything, LLC

Hello, My name is Tenecia and I’m from a small town called Sylvania, Ga. where I was born and raised. Growing up life was tough I was picked on in school throughout my entire life because of my size (being skinny). I remember one incident I was in elementary school and I was on the monkey bars for recess and a girl pulled down my pants it was soo embarrassing having everybody laughing an pointing at me. Read more>>

Mahlory McLean | Registered Nurse & Mamacoach

I’m originally from Queens, NY, with island roots. My father’s family is from Trinidad and my mother’s family is from South Carolina. My upbringing has impacted who I am today. Growing up in Nyc creates a drive that makes you want more out of life. NY is a place of dreamers, movers, and shakers and no matter where you go you will always have that drive in you. Read more>>

Brian Easley | Chief Designer and Creative Director

I was born and raised in Jackson, MS. I lived there for the first three decades of my life. Home taught me 1000 lessons with one of the most important being: Don’t be afraid to leave home. I was the oldest child I was around most of the time. My sister and cousins were younger than me. Read more>>

Jessica Jones | Fashion, Graphic, & Creative Content Designer

I am originally from Memphis, TN, but I now live in Los Angeles, CA. My parents taught me to treat people well and to help others in need. I’ve always had a heart of wanting to give back to others so that definitely plays a role in who I am today. I really like to volunteer with various organizations such as Second Harvest Food bank because I believe they really make a difference in the communities they serve. Read more>>

Heather Robinson | Founder/CEO/Owner

I am grom Philadelphia. Loosing my mother at 7 and my father at 15 taught me that I had to be self sufficient. As a result I have done just that. In 2021, I started Anointed2write LLC, a writing, editing, typesetting, and self-publishing company. I have also self-published three books, one have 3 author awards, o am also a Speaker and a personal Relationship Coach, all as a result of my upbringing and loss. Read more>>

Gabby Henderson | Singer-Songwriter, Music Producer, Composer

I was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up between the Chicago suburbs and the north side of Chicago. I am the middle child of a musical family and studied piano between the ages of 7-17. In high school. My family was very religious and I pretty much only listened to gospel music until I reached the age of 12 when I discovered two of my favorite artists, Kimbra and Paramore. Read more>>