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.

Iesheia Ayers-Wilson

I am from Carverdale on the Northwest side of town in Houston. Where I am from is a low income black community. With my upbringing I come from a two working parents. My dad was a Truck Driver and my mom worked for Southwestern Bell (BellSouth back in the day). Growing up it was five of us and so I am no stranger to being responsible and pulling my weight. I was a latch key kid so making sure I stayed on the right track and did the right thing was the only way I knew.  Read More>>

Erica Williams

I’m from a small town in east Texas called Hemphill, I lived there for almost 30 years and then after my wife and I got married we moved to Galveston. Read More>>

Jasmeen Aimer

J. Aimer was born out of a deep love for craftsmanship, community, and storytelling through jewelry. Growing up, I was always drawn to the beauty of intricate details—the way a delicate pearl could hold timeless elegance or how a single crystal could capture light and sparkle with life. That appreciation for artistry and design led me to launch J. Aimer two years ago, a brand dedicated to creating feminine, high-quality, 18k gold-plated jewelry that feels both personal and timeless. Read More>>

Daja Gay

 

I am originally from Charleston, SC a small town on the east coast that is most known for the Geechie- Gullah culture and for being home of the best damn seafood in the US. Being raised in such a small town I always stood out! I dressed, walked and talked different. Looking back I now realize that I was just bold enough to embrace who I truly was at a young age! I knew myself so well because I was raised by some very outspoken, strong independent women in my family.  Read More>>

Victor Lopez

I was born and raised in the state of Michoacan, Mexico in a family of five boys and our parents. We were taught that family is an integral part of society and learned to love, respect, and support each other while also being good neighbors. Every weekend, we would gather at my grandma’s house and play with our cousins for hours. My dad worked long hours from Monday to Saturday, instilling in us the value of hard work to support our family. Read More>>