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.

Xavier E.F. NEALY | Actor

I’m from Houston Texas , Born in the neighborhood of 3rd ward . My upbringing impacted me deeply . Where I’m from is the reason who i am today . It’s the reason why I’m so confident yet cautious with my myself . And i feel like me being from there made me a mentally strong person to not be what i saw . Read more>>

Carissa Donnell | Artist

I’m from DFW metroplex in Texas. I say that because I am not ‘from’ any specific city or even county. I was moved a lot as a kid, not military, just moved because my mom couldn’t keep a job for longer than 2 yrs. I don’t have siblings, never had a single friend growing up – still don’t have any. Read more>>

Dara Whitley | Motherhood Content Creator

Originally I am from Washington, DC! Washington DC is full of adventure and different cultures. Being from a big melting pot, I strive to build a page that is welcoming of everyone and full of life/fun. I also come a very close knit family. Read more>>