Its foundation dates back to Robert Bruce Cloyd and Pocahontas Buffaloe of North Carolina, who would later become not only pillars of strength, but the heart and soul of a family legacy that continues today.

​

They became the grandparents of Founder and CEO Yasmin Nixon, raising her mother, her siblings, and playing a significant role in shaping her life.

​

For Yasmin, Robert Cloyd was more than a grandfather—he was the closest example of a father she had, and one of the greatest blessings in her life.

​

He was not a man of many words, but his actions spoke volumes.

A man of deep faith, integrity, and quiet strength, he demonstrated what it meant to be:

​

• A faithful servant of God

• A devoted husband

• A steady leader within the home

​

Alongside her grandmother, Pocahontas Buffaloe Cloyd, and her mother, Laura Jean Patton, Yasmin was raised in an environment where love was intentional, compassion was taught, and service to others was a way of life.

​

They instilled in her the values of:

​

• Love and forgiveness

• Supporting others in times of need

• Giving without expectation

• Living with compassion and purpose

​

​

As Yasmin often reflects:

​

“Compassion is not something everyone is born with—it is something that is taught.”

Through their wisdom, encouragement, and strong belief in education, they helped shape the woman she is today.

 

But perhaps most powerful was their faith.

​

They taught her to trust in God, to remain steadfast during difficult times, and to believe that:

​

“Trouble don’t last always.”

Those words became more than a saying—they became a foundation for resilience, leadership, and purpose.

​