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.

Omozee Agbe-rankhe | Makeup Artist

I was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts. Yes I’m a long way from home!! I’ve always had a knack for makeup, taking it all the way back to 8th grade, i remember the first eyeshadow palette my mother got me. It was a small clear square full of neutral browns, Read more>>

Marcus Kreativekingmarco Guillory | Event Consultant

Im from small town called Lake Charles,La. The city that’s known for Casinos, good people, and good food. I grew up with a mother who instilled in us we may not have all we want but we will always have what we need. Read more>>

Renita, Smile & Rina | Owners & Founders of MUV LUX

We’re from Samoa, an island in the South Pacific. As Samoan women, our parents instilled the value of family, hard work & selflessness. So, it’s safe to say that we have applied those values in our everyday lives, business and personal. Read more>>