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.

Mark Davidson | Immersive Filmmaker & Environmental Scientist

I was born and raised in South Africa. My father was a scientist with a passion for conservation, so I grew up surrounded by nature and learning to love our natural world from a very young age. There is a famous video clip from the 1980s of my dad being interviewed on South Africa’s most popular conservation tv show “50/50” discussing his research on the genetics of captive-bred cheetahs. Read more>>

Janel Ganceña | Associate Creative Director

I was born and raised in Queens, NY — a living and breathing melting pot of diversity. Looking back, I’ve been so lucky to be surrounded by people of different cultures, all from different places, different backgrounds, different perspectives, different styles. I fully recognize that my instinctual desire to show love and kindness to all, comes from the place I’m from. Read more>>

Dori Mckearn | Realtor, Businesswoman, Entrepreneur

I grew up as part of a large family. Our home was always active and usually filled with kids, grandparents, relatives and friends. I think so much of my passion for real estate derives from my love of family and friends, which taught me what home is really all about. Read more>>

David Christian Hopkin Jr | Music Producer, Mix Engineer, Songwriter, and Background Vocalist

I’m from the city that never sleeps, Gouyave St. john in the island of Grenada, Home of One hundred thousand Jab Jabs. I founded KingzMen Music Group formerly KingzMen Productions (KMP) in 2018 and have been producing music on a regional scale since then with a team of 11 members. From the young age of 5, I developed a love for music through my involvement in the St. Peter’s RC Church choir. Read more>>