Through our work we have had the good fortune of seeing firsthand how success comes in every shape, size, color, faith, and orientation. More importantly we’ve learned that success is often the result of people embracing their unique backgrounds and so we’ve asked the community to tell us about their background and how it has impacted where they are today.

Viviana Torralba | Creator of Women to Leadership”

I am from Costa Rica and grew up in a home with Italian and Spanish roots. Since I was a child, I got exposed to different cultures and to all kinds of people and was raised with the thought that “everything is possible” and “there are no boundaries; you can aim for anything, anywhere you want.” Read more>>

Dyamond Thomas | License, professional nail technician

I’m from Houston, Texas I was born and raised here and I’ve always been different. I’ve always been different from other family members and I’ve been different from my peers in school. When I was in school I got bullied from the 3th grade to the 11th grade, I developed tourette syndrome when I was in third grade and I went to this Christian academy and it was horrible because the teachers bullied me and the students and when I got home I felt alone in a sense because I was so different. Read more>>

Treva Jones | Gospel Artist

Thank God! I didn’t allow my adversity to determine my destiny! My upbringing was very challenging as a child and I learned at a young age to survive. I’m grateful for the spiritual foundation that kept me from decisions that could have turned out differently. I’m truly blessed to be where I am today! Read more>>