Where are you from and how has it impacted you?

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.
I was born and raised in our beautiful Garden State – New Jersey – in a tiny little town called Iselin. If you’ve ever been to Jersey, you’ll understand its quirky vibe. That weirdness, the eclectic hodgepodge feeling, that coming-of-age energy, the beta to New York’s alpha, runs strong and deep within my blood. Read more>>
I grew up in the pacific northwest in a very unconventional family and had lots of support to be as creative as possible. I was a very active three year old and my parents enrolled me in trapeze school and I never looked back. Read more>>
I was born and raised in Bethlehem, Palestine. Bethlehem is a city in the West Bank and where Jesus Christ was born. I come from a middle class family who did nothing but work days and nights. Read more>>
I am from Houston TX, born and raised. I am first generation American, my parents are both Mexican immigrants who started this business at 23-24 years old to meet a need. Read more>>
My name is jummai sanni Ghaji, I am a Nigerian who lives in katy Texas. I am the first child out of 7. I was born with a silver spoon but later in life, my dad lost his job and living became difficult. Read more>>