Hardy’s mother Lanell was a single parent and Hardy said “She always my safety net I didn’t want to go too far.” She also source of inspiration her son the youngest three children. When she in 40s returned school after 14-year break earned bachelor’s degree at CSUSB later became teacher. taught middle for 15 years before eventually vice principal” he said. “It definitely had an impact on me seeing come home from work make us dinner then class night. Seeing just how driven focused really inspired me.”