Even if you are from the same neighborhood as someone else, you might still be coming from different places. Where you are from is a complicated question and it elicits complicated, but interesting and thought-provoking responses. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Katie Ormsby | Owner & Designer of Katie Rou Design

I am originally from the suburbs about 30 minutes outside of Sacramento in Northern California. I grew up with my mom, dad, older brother and younger sister. My mom and her side of the family were all extremely artistic and over the years I’m lucky to have family who are published writers, featured gallery artists, tattoo artists, musicians, sculptors, welders and entrepreneurs. Read more>>

Eliana and Matthew Sheade | Co-Owners of FCK The Stigma Apparel

We’re both Arizona natives, born to two therapist parents. Our father is a cognitive behavioral therapist specializing in adults and couples and our mother is a Registered Play Therapist specializing in children and adolescents. Our parents met in Grad school at ASU, majoring in social work so mental health is a foundational aspect of our family. Read more>>

Kendra Rubalcaba | Portrait Photographer Specializing in Family Photography

I was born and raised in Massachusetts. I spent a lot of time with my grandparents. My grandfather taught me how to read and always had a camera in his hands. He was a big influence on both my careers. I became a teacher and taught special education for 22 years but I always had a camera with me. Read more>>

Sefina Aulei | Visual Artist & Community Organizer

My name is Sefina Aulei and I’m a Visual Artist and Organizer who recently moved to Scottsdale, Arizona! I’m originally from Seattle, Washington and I’m known for my unique visual style, blending fashion, beauty, and art into stunning portraits, and maintained community by collaborating with other creatives on photoshoots. Read more>>