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.

Gloria Burgess | Photographer & Crochetter

Growing up in South Carolina has profoundly shaped my identity and values. Raised by two exemplary parents, I was instilled with a deep appreciation for life and the importance of family bonds. Witnessing my father’s entrepreneurial journey served as a catalyst for my own aspirations in business. Read more>>

Erica Chisolm | Senior Employee Relations Consultant | Lifestyle and Travel Boutique Owner

I am an Army Brat, which means I moved around a lot. So, I’m not really from anywhere, but Georgia is where my parents are from and where I’ve settled down. It’s where I feel most at home now. Moving often during my upbringing really shaped who I am. Read more>> 

Sejal Vaidya | Hindustani Classical Music Vocalist

I am from India and Music is an inseparable part of Indian Culture which reflects how the nation is diversified for its cultures, language, food, and people. Indian music heritage is an ever-expanding treasure that is passed down from generation to generation. Read more>> 

Katie Beth Israel | Artist, Mother, Daughter, Sister and Aunt

I am from the heart of Georgia… Macon, to be exact. I grew up in a family that was always in the political spotlight. Anyone that knows my mother will tell you that she has a beautiful home. She just knows what works together. However, most people don’t know that my father is an incredible artist. Read more>>

Darnell Rice | Social Impact Specialist & Engagment Coordinator

I am a social impact specialist from Saint Louis, Missouri by way of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. As a child, I faced the same challenges that many of the Black boys we work with face. I check off many of the traumas listed on the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) questionnaire due to my challenging childhood in St. Louis, Missouri. Read more>>