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.
Paula Cajiao
My dear friend and collaborator, Jeven Wagner, is a brilliant photographer and was also part of the great musical group Mamajuana, with hits like “Tomando Mamajuana” and “Tu Amor.” When I was first starting out, no one believed in my dream. Many people laughed, but not my friend Jeven. She saw something in me that I couldn’t see in myself back then. Read more>>
Debbie Bean
First and foremost, my husband who was my number one support from the very beginning and continues to champion me in all my endeavors. A close second are my friends. They encouraged me to work at a larger scale and created opportunities through collaboration and referrals, often before I had fully proven the concepts. Read more>>
Nana kakyiri
Growing up as a first-generation equestrian from an immigrant family was not easy. On top of that, I grew up in Las Vegas, which people assume is a big city. Maybe for tourists, but how many people do you actually know who grew up there? Read more>>
Chris Villain
This is interesting because it’s something that I’ve experienced within the last few years. The person who saw me clearly before I could see myself was the legendary director, Mr. Kenny Ortega! He’s been such a powerful and consistent guiding light in my life and I consider him my mentor because of it! Read more>>
