The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
trey manning
I started as a real estate investor and was curious to understand scope of home inspectors. I found after taking the courses that many inspectors work outside the scope of their license causing many home sales to fail costing buyers and sellers thousands of dollars. So, I became a home inspector and worked slowly at getting new business while still flipping real estate. Read more>>
Amanda Jackson
I didn’t have a perfect or traditional path into mental health. I grew up in an environment that was unstable at times, and early on I learned how much people can struggle silently. Books became an escape for me when I was younger, and that’s where I first started to understand emotions, resilience, and different perspectives. Read more>>
Ashley Gladney
I started as a Nanny in highschool. There I learned how in demand having a reliable “Nanny” childcare provider was. The family that I worked for then went through an agency in California to bring a full time nanny to their home to provide care for their children. I was the part time nanny. Read more>>
Jaime Ross
My husband, Billy, and I purchased an existing pool maintenance business in 2024, now operating as Pool Scouts of the Mid-South. Since then, our focus has been on building something more than just a maintenance company. We’ve worked to elevate the level of service our customers receive while expanding our offerings to better meet their needs. Read more>>
Margaret Mosley
I’ve had a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember. I love capturing memories. Memories are beautiful gifts from God. Read more>>
Tina Williams
Beyond The Fabric is a Black woman-owned embroidery business specializing in custom, high-quality apparel and accessories for schools, businesses, organizations, and individuals. We transform everyday garments into meaningful, professional, and culturally relevant pieces through tailored embroidery, branded merchandise, and limited-edition collections. Read more>>
Jason Taylor
Founder and Executive Producer to Talent One Productions and Legends Reimagined. I discovered my passion for music at an early age, inspired by the timeless voices of legends like Otis Redding, James Brown and Luther Vandross among many others. I started performing in local venues and community spaces, learning the stage from the ground up. Read more>>
Kimberly White
I have always enjoyed a good party and the happiness, smiles, and beauty it creates. In the 90s I had terrific parties with family and loved the fun times. So, last year I ventured out and decided I wanted to start a business that did just that. On August 29th my mother’s birthday I started my planning process and my love for all things beautiful. Read more>>
Joshua Kuntz (stagename JKPOPSTAR)
I grew up in Murfreesboro and Nashville, Arkansas, and from an early age, I had a deep passion for music and so much I wanted to say. Music was always playing in my household, and it quickly became something I didn’t just enjoy—I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Read more>>
Jack Berry
I grew up in Memphis, TN with an amazing family with 3 sisters and growing up my favorite things were basketball and music. When I was about 10 our family adopted a baby boy named Henry. I had never been more excited to have a brother. Read more>>
Meredith Goranson
The Good Viking with a mission to simplify technology. After spending years in corporate IT, Anders began helping friends, family, and a few small businesses with their tech. What started as side projects quickly turned into something more. He realized he genuinely loved the work. Read more>>
Ric Smoothe
I am Mid-west born, mid-south bread, my perspective greatly shaped by the influence of a north Memphis suburb, Raleigh. As I think back, I realize more how I am blessed to have encountered amazing people along my journey. I present as a single entity comprised of people who have invested in me, none greater than my mother. Read more>>
Rita Kiameh
I grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Mediterranean — my family’s Phoenician heritage was always present in the way we dressed, decorated our homes, and told stories. Jewelry was never just an accessory in our culture. It was a memory. It was identity. After my mother passed away, I gained a clearer sense of what truly mattered. Read more>>
Tinelle Bland
My journey into the beauty industry didn’t begin with a lifelong dream of doing hair—it actually started with a firm decision *not* to. My Passion was Makeup and I wanted to be a full time Makeup Artist, But life as a way of Redirecting purpose. Read more>>
Elijah Wilkerson
For the past ten years, I’ve always had a camera in my hand. What began as a hobby turned into a passion, and now a profession. In the early days of my career, I focused on video and photo marketing for my clients, especially nonprofits and mission-minded organizations. Read more>>
Julianna Park
Before Funkidz, before teaching, before everything…I was a student who struggled. Growing up in New York, I was a classically trained pianist from a young age. While music was a big part of my life, both of my parents worked, and I didn’t receive much foundational support in core school subjects. When I entered college, I struggled even with introductory courses. Read more>>
B Mallery
My wife & I started Rose Quartz Body Adornment shorter after COVID-19 restrictions were slowly being lifted. I had worked at a few of the other studios around the area and had a good understanding of what Memphis was missing in the body art industry; also the idea of not working for someone else after having so many months of social distancing was enticing. Read more>>
Tawanda Martin
My journey in the fashion industry has been profoundly inspired by my grandmother, Julie Mae. From a tender age, I marveled at my grandmother’s impeccable style. I vividly recall my grandmother wearing exquisite suits and hats that perfectly complemented each other. She would often ask, ‘How do I look?’ and I would enthusiastically respond that she looked absolutely stunning. Read more>>
