There are so many factors that affect how our lives turn out, but one of the most interesting is how our backgrounds give us unique strengths and perspectives that affect who we are as adults. We asked rising stars from the community to tell us about their background and upbringing and how they feel it’s impacted who they are today.

Rocke Ramos

Born in Durango Mex and raised in the great city of Dallas Texas in the Oak Cliff area to be exact, growing up in Oak Cliff was the norm back in the 90s it was an easy time mainly cause I was young with out a care in the world but it came a time where I had to see the grown up picture and start making moves on my own. Read More>>

Kathy

I’m from Fort Worth, Texas, and I come from a close-knit family with deep roots in hard work, love, and resilience. Both of my parents immigrated from Mexico at a young age, determined to create a better life for us. Read More>>

Zack Nguyen

I’m a Vietnamese-born American who grew up in many different cities and countries, always floating between places. I was raised by a single mom who’s also an artist, and watching her create with so much heart taught me that art isn’t just about expression—it’s about surviving with love and finding beauty in the hard stuff. Read More>>