Compiled by Cynthia Gibson at LAX and the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.

Los Angeles
“What I would suggest is that the things that you like to do without getting paid, whatever that is, that’s your passion. Find that, develop it and that’s what you should be doing.”

Los Angeles
“Take all the opportunities you have, even things you might not think you enjoy, try them out. Find out what works best for you, what you enjoy, then go after it.”

Huntington Beach
“Have lots of fun and appreciate everybody in your life and … try to go one notch higher always. And like Denzel Washington said, pull someone else up with you.”

Los Angeles
“Believe in yourself, believe in your vision, keep pushing forward, inch by inch, no matter what. Stay focused and be safe.”