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.

Andy Bertrand | Licensed Professional Engineer

Raised in a single parent household in Orlando, FL, my mom worked day and night to give me a private school education. As a kid, out of my group of friends, I was always the one with less and because of that, I wake up every morning with a fiery craving to succeed. My mom showed me that an impeccable work ethic can coexist with, not just personal success but also success for others. As a result of these experiences throughout my early life, I molded myself into the candidate that I am today. Read more>>

Nicolas Pacaud | Co-Founder

I’m originally from France. Moved to Florida in 2016 with our kids. Our kids were born in France and we used French books and French educational toys.
Upon moving to the US, we were disappointed that these types of toys were not readily available in the American market. We saw a need and decided to bring these toys to the US, starting with a small selection when we opened the website in 2020. Read more>>

ORALEE BRAS | FILM AND VIDEO PRODUCER AND LASH ARTIST

I am from a small town called Bushy Park, in St Catherine Jamaica. It’s a small rural area as the name suggests and I grew up in humble circumstances. I’m from a close-knit family, a large one. Growing up not having certain things some basic stuff such as electricity in my formative years made me work times harder to get out of my circumstances. Read more>>

Casey Casillas-Nichols | Therapist (LCPC & LCADC), Adjust Professor, Podcast Creator, VP

I’m originally from San Bernardino, California. Having the Inland Empire upbringing my entire life has definitely impacted who I am today. I had parents who suffered from their own personal struggles and bounced around a tad bit when I was younger, including living in Jersey for a minute. Read more>>

Andrea Garcia | Esthetician & Educator

I’m from a Venezuelan island in the Caribbean called Margarita. As an immigrant living in a new country, I realized that going out of my comfort zone motivated me to explore different things that maybe I didn’t knowI was passionate about. I always knew I was a people person but never knew how to use it to help me grow professionally. Read more>>

Meme Green | International Award-Winning Best Selling Author, Publisher and Therapist

I’m originally from the Eastside of Detroit. Growing up in Michigan had some challenges. As a young black girl growing up in Detroit, I was faced with challenges like a parent being in prison. My father was murdered when I was very young. Read more>>