In the same FMI Guild article, it is revealed that Eva Marie's greatest motivation and inspiration is her family. Both mother and father came from nothing and, like so many great American success stories, made a better life for themselves. The hard work and dedication to providing a better life not only for themselves but for their children as well inspires Eva to be the absolute best she can be. It is that inspiration and determination that should help her succeed in the pro wrestling industry, regardless of the bumpy road she must travel to get there.