Those of us who were lucky to have someone see something in us long before we saw it in ourselves know how impactful it can be. We are thrilled to highlight some of those stories and honor some of the OG heroes.
Arnika Carter Douglas
I never thought about being an entrepreneur and never really wanted to be. My husband saw it in me before I ever did. When I first started experimenting with making cold pressed juice, he suggested that I try selling it. I immediately shut that idea down, which is so ironic now with that fact that I own Loaded Juice. Read more>>
Lizzy Louise
My friends I say. My friends Brooklyn Mercedes and Olivia Hoffard has always seen me for me and always been there for me. My God Mother, she’s seen me for who I am on the inside and out and always believed in me. My family have too and everyone I work with at my job and even my old job too! Read more>>
Michelle Vejar
My mom, Shirley, saw me clearly before I could see myself. She gave me the freedom to just be me and never tried to fit me into a mold. I think she always knew my brain worked a little differently, and instead of seeing that as a limitation, she saw creativity and cleverness in me. School was tough. Read more>>
Rambo Lee
My mother always told me I was special and I had a gift. Read more>>
