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.

Delores “Del” Williams

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and I come from a proud Jamaican and Indian heritage. My upbringing played a huge role in shaping who I am today. My parents’ strong work ethic and dedication deeply influenced my values, especially when it comes to perseverance and commitment. Read More>>

Harish Chaurasia

I come from a small village in India – a place where dreams are big but resources are limited. Early on, my parents made the bold decision to send me to a boarding school so I could get the quality education they never had. That move changed everything. Suddenly, I was in a new environment, away from home, learning to be independent while still figuring out who I was and what I wanted. Spoiler alert: I wanted a lot. Read More>>

Tali Levine

I was born and raised in Mexico City. Growing up there was very inspiring, and that influence is deeply reflected in my work. Mexico is a country full of vibrant colors and textures, where culture and history are interlaced with contemporary life. Read More>>

Akiela Mbodj

I’m originally from Boston, Massachusetts, raised between there and Atlanta, Georgia, and I now live in Miami. My background and upbringing played a huge role in shaping who I am today and the kind of content I create on my YouTube channel, Privileged Black Girl (Formerly known as Akiela Galore). Read More>>

Sally That Girl In The Kitchen (Sally V. Ojalvo Silber)

I am a Sephardic-Cuban-Jewish-American woman, born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised and educated mainly in Miami. Life has also taken me to Venezuela for 3 years, and to Puerto Rico for 15, so I have been exposed to, and learned to love, many different cultures and foods – but Miami has always been home. Read More>>

Silvìa Brazil

“I’m originally from São Paulo, Brazil, and my background has been a cornerstone of who I am today. With a last name spelled ‘Brasil’ in the Portuguese way, due to Kabbalistic Numerology, my stage name is Silvìa Brazil. Read More>>