With the belief that each of us can use our skills and talents to make a difference for others around us, James and Cheryl Hughes have always shared a commitment to helping others. Their contributions can be felt beyond the world of home improvement and into new areas such as television, philanthropy, education and social awareness.

One life at a time, show creators James and Cheryl Hughes brilliantly use their tile industry background and expertise as a platform to teach and offer individuals the chance of a lifetime. The concept for TRADE 4 Life created by the husband and wife team is deeply rooted in their concern for humanity and in their love for the art of the tiling industry. The Hughes will serve as Executive Producers, in addition to being judges in the various episode competitions, in which they'll help one deserving individual create a new TRADE 4 Life.

James and Cheryl Hughes continue to own and operate Art Force Marble & Tile, their own specialty tile company, which is now located in Atlanta, Georgia. Art Force Marble & Tile has been prominently featured in various publications. The Hughes commitment to viewers, both on-air and online is to provide a quality program that is both inspiring and entertaining.

INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.
Henry Ford

If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.
Milton Berle

It is better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one, than to have an opportunity and not be prepared.
Whitney Young, Jr.

If you cannot do great things yourself, remember that you may do small things in a great way.
Napoleon Hill

Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.
Dorothy Draper

All that I have accomplished in life comes from not knowing when to quit.
James Hughes