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.

Asya Broussard | CEO, Childcare by AsyaJanae

I’m from Houston, TX, born and raised. Being the oldest of three and spending a lot of time helping my family in any way I could I think really did help me a lot. It made me a better person having that responsibility in my opinion. It opened this nurturing spirit in me. That never ended for me, it made me just want to go for it even more. To be able to give love to as many children as I can restore their confidence and help them become better and more amazing people in this world is more than enough for me. Read more>>

God Body Bingo | Hip Hop Artist, Writer, and Performer

I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. The northwest neighborhood Acres Homes to be exact. I am proud to say that I am truly a product of my environment and where I’m from has molded me into the man and artist I am today. From the notable people who came before me in Hip Hop to the everyday citizens who work hard and keep the H44D going, everything about the place I call home has taught, groomed, and inspired me. Read more>>

Loana Hernandez | Graphic Designer & Visual Artist

I was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. A colorful city full of culture. Without a doubt, my educational background has a high impact on who I am today at a professional level. I studied Graphic Design and Fine Arts at the University of Zulia. I was fortunate to have very academically prepared professors, who taught me and welcomed me as a colleague during and after finishing my degree. Read more>>

Preice Anderson | Social media influencer & digital creator

Born and raised in Miami Florida, I grew up with 3 brothers and 1 sister. I always thought of myself as the funny sibling because I was the one everyone could count on for a laugh. Growing up I found myself not only making my family laugh at my jokes and the funny things I did, I could also put a smile on my friends and community’s face as well. So I knew right then and there I wanted to be on TV and make the world laugh. I wanted to move to California to become an actor because I was always told that’s where your dreams come true, but being as my mom was a single parent raising my siblings and I by herself it seemed impossible for me to get there. Read more>>