Where you grew up and your background can often have surprising effects on our lives and careers. We’ve asked folks from the community to tell us about how their background has affected them.

Jessica Tomcheck | Tattoo Artist – Heart&Skin Tattoo Studio

I am a true Colorado native! I spent the first ten years of my life down in Littleton, but have been in Northern Colorado ever since. My brother and I were very fortunate growing up with parents that made sure we never lacked in the “fun” department. Read more>>

Amyr Wynder | Artist & Influencer

I’m from East New York, Brooklyn. I was raised here since birth. I would say it was pretty rough growing up in the neighborhood being exposed to so much at a young age. It made me realize from young the type of people I wanted to surround myself with and things I didn’t want to be apart of. I was raised by both parents who enlightened me it’s good to be different and original. Read more>>

Stephanie Ordaz | Mixed Media Artist

I am: Stephanie Ordaz from Beverly Hills, CA. My upbringing was able to give me the opportunity to have an open mind; there was opportunity to be subjected to many different cultures. I was able to absorb like a sponge and learn so many different things. ) Read more>>

Natasha Hervey | Solitary Practitioner

Hello, my name is Natasha and I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska. My professional background has given me the skills and knowledge to start my most recent creative endeavor – Witchcraft by Nat. I had the privilege of working for The Walt Disney Company from 2006-2010 as a Promotions Manager. Read more>>

Natalia Aniela | Founder and Lead Therapist, Kairos Wellness Collective

I never know how to answer the “where are you from” question, because no one place has ever felt like home. My mother was a political refugee from Poland, who emigrated to Mexico. My father is a racially Arab Mexican. Both are Physics professors. Read more>>