Where you grew up and your background can often have surprising effects on our lives and careers. We’ve asked folks from the community to tell us about how their background has affected them.

Luisa Arriaga | Miga Owner & Founder

My roots are mexican and it has everything to do with who I am. When I was a child, every year my parents let me spend a few weeks with my father’s family. Read more>>

Alex Cabrera | Mortgage Broker

I am a true SoCal native. I was born and raised in sunny San Diego, Oceanside to be specific. I feel very fortunate having been raised in such a diverse and colorful community filled with people from all over. Although I grew up in San Diego I was raised in a Mexican household with two amazing parents that immigrated from Mexico. Read more>>

Lenda Murray | Ms. Olympia World Bodybuilding Champion

I’m from Detroit, Michigan. I was born in 1962 and the first of 5 children. My father was self-employed as an Electrical Contractor so working for myself was comfortable and felt possible. My parents laid an amazing foundation for me and my sisters and this strongly impacted who I am today. Read more>>