Where are you from and how has it impacted you?

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.
I’m originally from North Miami. I grew up in a neighborhood where poverty was very present. Where children were having children. I always knew that something was wrong with this picture, according to the family tv shows I had seen in the pass. I knew I wanted to to marry someone who came from a great family not necessarily financially, but with good family values. I left my home when I was 17 to Puerto Rico. I began with a hotdogs stand to owning a restaurant and bar. I felt like a slave but I worked really hard to achieve my dreams and failed. I then came back to Florida and decided to start hair school. I had a few ups and downs. I finally attended a hair class that changed my life. Read more>>
Im a Miami born and of Cuban and Pakistani decent . Growing up in Miami it was inevitable that you learn to speak Spanish. I never had any formal training , even though I lived with my father, that doesnt speak Spanish , I learned Spanish listening to others such as my mom , grand mother and any other Spanish only speaking person I could learn from. Fast forward to today, every 1-2 clients of 5 are Latino. Learning Spanish at an early age has helped me facilitate these relationships to help grow my real estate career. In turn I have been able to help many latinos achieve the American dream ! Se Habla Español ! Read more>>
I’m from Brazil, my graduation is Science Computer, I lived 10 years in Paris, France where I studied ” oil painting ” at the “Ecole de beaux Art de Paris”. I’ve always had an appreciation for getting to know other countries and because that I’m fluent in 4 languages (Spanish, Portuguese, English and French), which helps me to have a deep interaction with other cultures.…. When I returned to Brazil, I created a Concept Store more dedicated to interior design (decorations and furniture) for 15 years in 3 Brazilian cities. I also created my first magazine “Voila” always focused on art, interior design, travel, and fashion, which I had for 10 years. Read more>>