Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before we saw it in ourselves know how impactful it can be. We are thrilled to highlight some of those stories and honor some of the OG heroes.
Cheyenne Faulkner
My mother. Growing up my mom always told me that I was going to make beadwork, but to be honest I never really believed her because my mom just says a lot of things sometimes. I grew up in a very culturally connected home. Read more>>
Laina Gossman
The summer after high school, I applied for a random job at a local shoe store — not knowing it would shape the rest of my life. My boss happened to be a biomechanist who made custom orthotics, and I quickly noticed the backlog of orders piling up in the back room. Wanting to help, I offered to assist with the preparation work. Read more>>
Mariza Lockhart
Soon after being sworn in as an attorney I began representing a client in a lawsuit against her mortgage lender, a major bank, for unfair business practices. I had done well in law school and passed the bar on the first try but nothing had really prepared me for handling actual clients and cases. Read more>>
Nada Ashoo Adjadj
My family were the first to recognize my talent long before I ever saw it in myself. Whether it was a holiday celebration, a simple family dinner, or brunch with friends, my table was always beautifully decorated with elegant and thoughtful touches. I helped my friends also with their events setup and decorations to elevate their events. Read more>>
