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.

Subarna Thapa | Actor / Writer / Director

I’m origin from Nepal. Brought up in a lower middle class family. I had seven siblings. My parent have land and properties. I can say that they have not harvest but sell the pieces of land to nurtures us and fulfill the family needs. I was raised in different town in Nepal. Nevertheless, my parent were from capital city, Kathmandu. I was born in Terai( souther region of Nepal). I don’t have childhood friends. Read more>>

Julia Vaughan | Fine Art Landscape & Nature Photographer

I grew up in Vermont, the beautiful Green Mountain State. The time I spent in nature as a child – hiking, biking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, camping, and playing in the woods – was instrumental in leading me to the path I now follow as a landscape and nature photographer. I don’t think I would appreciate the beauty of nature the same way without that focus in my childhood. Read more>>

Cassy Cyanide | Burlesque Dancer/Kitten/Producer and Model

I am originally from New Jersey, the Jersey shore to be exact. I got my start in modeling in New Jersey and then I started doing burlesque in Philadelphia. The east coast is a much more fast paced environment than here in Denver. I think that fast pace I’ve kept has helped me be the burlesque kitten (kind of like a stage manager) I am today, keeping shows at a steady pace. It’s helped me stay continuously booked, with multiple shows a week. Read more>>

Hunter Gammel | (College) student, musician, pianist

I was born and raised in Colorado, but have moved around just a bit within the state. Currently, I live in a small town called Elizabeth. That’s where I graduated from high school, got my first job, and most importantly realized I wanted to go into a career in music. Read more>>

Angeline Tournier | Painter

I’m from Colorado. Very outdoor a orientated.. like to spend as much time outside as possible. I into big views – top of mountains, coastal views. Like to paint these. Especially paintings that evoke a place. So not an accurate figurative representation. But changing colours and perspective to evoke how the landscape made me feel (happy). Read more>>

Julia Roncoroni | Licensed Psychologist

I am originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Growing up in a vibrant and culturally rich city like Buenos Aires greatly influenced who I am today. The tapestry of art, literature, and music that surrounded me from an early age nurtured my deep appreciation for the complexities of the human experience. Read more>>

Erik Foss | Artist

Born in northern Illinois but spent my more formative years in pheonix arizona. let’s just say one can use trauma to there advantage . Read more>>

Sue Alcon O’Connor | Author

I am a Colorado native and grew up in West Denver. I now live in Littleton with my husband and my very sketchy chihuahuas, Kevin and Karen. I’ve written off and on for most of my life, but never felt confident enough to pursue my hobby on a professional level until disaster struck our family. In 2021 we lost our eldest son, Marshall to cancer. It left us devastated and broken. Not long after this happened, I met an editor who asked to see some of my work. Read more>>