Inspiring Stories from Stafford

Marcus Jordan

My musical journey began at the age of seven when God gifted me with the ability to play the piano. I was able to develop my skills by playing for my dad and pastor, Emanuel Jordan. Shortly thereafter, my mom allowed me to sing with her in her quartet group. I continued to enhance my skills as both a musician and singer through playing for various churches in the Houston area. Read more>>

Micah Grigsby

Ever since junior high I always had a feel for working out and challenging myself on the court playing basketball and also working out in my free time. I love adversity because it pushes me to work harder in every aspect of my life. I love to challenge myself, however anyone that knows me, personally knows that I’m a total carefree goofball and I love to have fun. Read more>>

Yolanda Vincent

I was raised by my grandmother & she really cared about appearance! I mean, every holiday, school photo & activity I was in growing up, she made sure I was dressed to impress! We also use to watch miss America, USA, & all the other pageants all the time! I wanted to be Miss America, Lol! I was also in dance classes my entire life, competed in a few local pageants and took on modeling & etiquette classes. Read more>>

Brian Williams

I’ve always had an eye for video and filming since I was a kid. In 5th grade, I knew I wanted to be a director. My dad was a director for theater across Houston, but I went a different route into filming and editing. My dad always put the idea in me to be whatever I want but to be the best whatever I do. I was self-taught and had the motivation to become the best. Read more>>

Michael Horne

Moving back to Houston, I started making cheesecakecake because I couldn’t find a decent cheesecake anywhere. In 2010, I started bringing cheesecakes to work functions and after about five or more times, they said every time I make a cheesecake, they’ll pay for it. That sparked the idea of selling them. After trying cheesecake factory red velvet, I knew I could make a cake like that. From that point on, Sweet Tooth Cheesecakes became more than an idea. Read more>>

Riochi Giles

When I was in high school, I started The Junior Mentor League which I helped middle schooler and high schoolers with their homework and dealt with the daily stresses of school life. By the time I finished undergrad, I had housed and taken care of three runaways and/or abandoned kids. Throughout college, I always found time to spend with at-risk youth in my free time after school and on the weekends. Read more>>