Where you grew up and your background can often have surprising effects on our lives and careers. We’ve asked folks from the community to tell us about how their background has affected them.

Isela Mariana | Latina Nurse Photographer

From my early years, adapting to the American way of life while maintaining my Mexican roots was a balancing act that has shaped who I am today. Mastering the language in the first year was a significant milestone, it was then that I started to immerse myself in school activities and athletics. These experiences not only aided my integration but also sparked my interest in healthcare, a field that I am now proudly part of. Read more>>

Dwayne Kidd | ChefDj Dj Catering Company

I am from Dallas Texas live in Oakcliff my back ground was everything to me. I had so many people around me who own they owned business from Barber shops and Beauty shops,Carlot’s etc. My grandmother was a very strong educated woman. She taught me so much about life! She believed in me so much so she always encouraged me. Read more>>

Astra Spanbauer | Content Creator, Realtor, and Designer

I’m from a small town in Oklahoma. I grew up going to church on Sundays and going the farm with my grandfather after school. I watched my parents and grandparents work so hard for everything they had. I remember going out to the garage to see what my grandfather was working on…watching him fix fence at the farm or anything that broke at home. Read more>>

Khayree Beckem | Author & Relationship Expert

My name is Khayree M. Beckem and I am one of seven brothers born and raised in Muskegon MI. I am a first-time author of “ALPHA DIARIES: The Keys to Being a Self Sufficient Man and Leader within a Relationship”. Educationally , I attended Grace Bible University and received a bachelor’s degree in leadership and ministry. Read more>>