How has your background affected your future?

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.

Litzy Rivera | Graphic Designer & CEO of Rivera Music Entertainment.

My background has definitely changed the way I perceive people. Growing up in a Mexican-American culture could bring you different types of good or bad things . I am proud of my roots and where I come from it has shaped me to who I am today. Read more>>

AnaKarla Boteo | Business owner

I’m a first-generation child to immigrant parents from Guatemala who was Born and raised in southeast Dallas, better known as Pleasant Grove. My hard-working parents set a great example in my household as I watched them daily instill good morals of a strong work ethic, respect, compassion, and appreciation. Read more>>

BIG J. ALL DAY | Music and Fashion

This is actually a good question because many people don’t know where I’m from. I am from Houston, Texas. I definitely wouldn’t be who I am today without being from Houston. I think there’s something in the water lol lol almost everybody from Houston are natural born go getters. Read more>>