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.
Beatriz Reid
That’d be my husband of 19 years, David. The man’s got a knack for spotting the real me—like, scary good. Read more>>
Ekua Anyanful
My father JKM Anyanful always believed, that girls and boys should share equal household chores and responsibilities. Having been born and raised in Ghana, this is not a common phenomenal, since they believe in gender roles as do some households here in the US. Read more>>
Young Rich Boy YRB
My Sister Sorterria (Kandii) She Has Always Stood Behind Me When I Didn’t Even Believe In Me Always Pushed me To The Max Read more>>
Joe Marzahl
That’s an easy one—my wife, Elle. I still remember the moment clearly: I was wrestling with the idea of leaving the corporate world, weighed down by the security of a paycheck but drained from the grind. She looked at me and said, “If you don’t try this, I’ll be mad at you.” It was exactly the push I needed. Read more>>
Lisa Harrington
My DAD was always my biggest fan! He saw my potential long before I did, and he understood why I wanted to have an impact on the world. As an Army veteran, he gave 20 years of his life making the world a safer place, and he was an incredible inspiration to me. Read more>>
Joela Tate
I grew up as a foster child from the age of 12 until I was 17yrs old. My foster parents believed greatly in being consistent and working hard to get the results you want. I was involved in various extracurricular activities. Read more>>
Pranika Duggal
Before I ever saw the stage as my future, my mom and grandmother saw it for me. Both lifelong dancers, models, and pageant queens themselves, they recognized the spark the moment that unexpected letter arrived. They knew it was my time to shine—just as they once had. Read more>>
Damien Green
Honestly, it was God and my wife Maritza who saw me clearly before I could see myself. God had a plan for me long before I recognized it, and looking back, I can see how He placed the right people, moments, and challenges in my path to push me forward. And Maritza, she’s been my biggest supporter from day one. Read more>>
Mukwenda Kandole
My parents. They prayed over me with I was a baby and would tell me daily that I was a leader and that with God nothing is impossible. They fostered the spirit of adventure and belief that I still possess. Read more>>
YASMEEN*
I would say the person who saw me clearly before I could see myself would have to be my mom. She knew exactly what I was capable of at such an early age and she has always watered my flowers when it came to academics or creative hobbies, or sports. She is one of my biggest supporters and fans. Read more>>
