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.

Lorraine O’connor | Aromatherapist and Film Producer

I am from Trinidad and Tobago, in the Caribbean. I grew up with grandmothers who were very connected to nature and the benefits of plants. I spent my teenage years in the South of France, where lavender grows wild and scents of rosemary and mimosa fill the air. Read more>>

Priscila De Araujo | Dior Boutique Manager & Personal Stylist

I’m originally from Brazil and moved to the U.S. when I was 23, after completing my degree in advertising. My background has been instrumental in shaping who I am today. Being Latina has given me a deep understanding of my cultural origins, which has enriched both my personal and professional life. Additionally, my foundation in communication has greatly supported my career, especially in navigating the diverse environment of Florida, where I currently live. Read more>>

Pedro Torres | Foraing MD- Moderm Nutritional Coach and mindfulness Eating

I am from Maracaibo, a city in the Zulia state of Venezuela. Growing up in Maracaibo had a profound influence on who I am today, as it shaped my values, work ethic, and passion for health and well-being. From an early age, I was exposed to a culture that values close-knit communities and personal connections, which has deeply impacted my approach to medicine. Read more>>

Diamond Acevedo | Social media influencer

I’m originally from the Bronx, New York, born and raised. Growing up in the Bronx shaped so much of who I am today. As the eldest of my siblings, I witnessed the struggles my parents faced to provide for us. Despite those challenges, they worked tirelessly to ensure we never lacked essentials. Watching their resilience and sacrifices inspired me to become the first in my family to break through barriers—going to college, earning my master’s degree, and stepping into corporate America. Read more>>

Christopher Aleman | CEO SILK GLOSS CAR DETAILING

I AM FROM NICARAGUA AND I CAME TO THE UNITED STATES 3 YEARS AGO. I LOVE MY COUNTRY, MY FAMILY AND MY PAST. WITHOUT MY TRAJECTORY I WOULD NOT BE THE PERSON I AM TODAY. I STUDIED ECONOMICS AT THE NATIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNIVERSITY OF NICARAGUA UNAN MANAGUA. I ALSO RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP AT ECLAC – UNITED NATIONS AND SPECIALIZED IN SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (SMEs). FINALLY, I RECEIVED A DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AT KEYSER UNIVERSITY IN MY COUNTRY. Read more>>