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.
Simon Mulla
My father saw it in me before I did. When I was still focused on just getting through the day-to-day, he saw the bigger picture, that I had the discipline, the mindset, and the responsibility to build something real. He pushed me to take the work seriously, to think long-term, and to hold myself to a higher standard than what is common in this industry. Read more>>
Mindy Kono
The first person who truly saw me was my grandmother. She raised me from birth, and in every way that mattered, she was my mother. She was already in her seventies, living in a country where she didn’t fully understand the language or culture, yet she showed up for me every single day with unwavering love and discipline. Growing up, she was very strict. Read more>>
Valentina Medini
My worst enemies. Those who tried to take me out multiple times for no reason, out of envy and jealousy while I was just existing, living my life, sharing my posts about self love, emotional intelligence, pics of my daily life, minding my own business. They knew that coming for me was a bad idea but they tried anyway and they failed. Read more>>
DJ Kevanator
It would definitely be my friends and family. Ever since my first few live DJ sets, I would get told by my friends and family that they can see me going far with my DJing and that every time I did a new set, they can see the growth and work that I’ve been putting in. Read more>>
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