There are so many factors that affect how our lives turn out, but one of the most interesting is how our backgrounds give us unique strengths and perspectives that affect who we are as adults. We asked rising stars from the community to tell us about their background and upbringing and how they feel it’s impacted who they are today.

Robert and Leanne Tarrant | retired RV travelers

Robert grew up in London UK and his parents worked multiple jobs to set up the family and save to move the family to Australia in the 1970’s. Robert’s family prospered in Perth Western Australia. he learnt from his father that nothing is impossible if you want to do it, Read more>>

Monica Horne | Artist

I’m from Phoenix, AZ (Born & Raised). Growing up I didn’t have the best home life so I’d try to find things that would take my mind off of the negative. I always turned to a creative outlet. Not only to help make money, but to go somewhere else in my mind. I started with cooking and began making Salsa’s and Chocolates to sell. I then moved on to making jewelry. Read more>>

Kristen Green | Designer & Nurse Midwife

I am originally from a small town in Rhode Island. I started art classes when I was about 7-years-old and I immediately fell in love with drawing and painting. My art teacher had a very big and very encouraging personality which captivated me as a small child. I distinctly remember her asking me, “do you want to go into design?” Read more>>