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.
Bart Horton
Century Farm Winery got its start in 2003 as a hobby that got out of control. A small vineyard to produce enough grapes for family and friends turned into a commercial winery that opened in 2007. Almost twenty years later we have grown into a staple for West TN tourism. Read more>>
Asha Ball
My journey has been shaped by both professional discipline and personal transformation. I positioned myself for my career in insurance by working in personal injury law, where I spent over 11,000 hours learning potential risks if you aren’t properly insured, supporting clients through difficult situations, and gaining a deep understanding of risk, protection, and the real-life impact of unforeseen events. Read more>>
Verla Deeker
My story starts on what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life my wedding day. Instead of joy, that day was overshadowed by outside circumstances beyond my control. The dress wasn’t right. The experience wasn’t what I had dreamed of. And for years I carried that with me quietly. Seventeen years and four daughters later, I decided I was done carrying it. Read more>>
Raegan Bernard
From a young age, I always had a passion for helping and serving others. I’ve always been interested in the medical field, so this career path aligned perfectly with my passion. In high school at St. Agnes Academy, I took a 3 year Biomedical Science class. This class set the foundation of the medical field for me. Read more>>
Lernard Chambers
I’m Chef Lernard Chambers, owner and founder of The Genre Memphis — a restaurant and experience built from passion, creativity, music, and resilience. Born and raised in Memphis, entrepreneurship has always been a part of my journey. Before opening the restaurant, I spent years building businesses in entertainment, DJing, production, photography, and event experiences throughout the city. Read more>>
Linda Wells
I’ve always been interested in natural remedies but, like many, I thought it was just supplemental to allopathic medicine. What got me most interested was when I was actually getting my associates degree in Health Sciences and doing home care for a lady with ALS. I watched her slowly die and no medication could prevent it. Read more>>
Keith Watson
Repairing phones started as a hobby for me because I have always enjoyed repairing and upgrading electronics. One day, my mother broke her iPhone, and I told her I was confident I could fix it. I ordered the necessary parts, repaired the phone successfully, and shared the experience on Facebook. Read more>>
Lindsey Ferrell
I never set out to start a company or become an entrepreneur. At the time, I was a full-time Teacher for the Deaf at White Station High School in Memphis, Tennessee, working two jobs while raising my family. Building a business was never part of my plan or childhood dream. Read more>>
Cornesha Carradine
I started doing my own makeup when I was 16 and during my senior year of high school I got my first job working at a makeup shop providing makeup, wig, and lash services to locals. Eventually I branched off on my own. It was a struggle at first, but from the support of my peers I kept going. Read more>>
Yennifer Correia
Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I was born in Caracas, Venezuela and I began playing the violin at just seven years old. Early on, I realized music wasn’t just something I enjoyed — it gave me a way to express myself, a sense of purpose, and the feeling that bigger things were possible. Read more>>
BRAD ROBB
I met who became my life-long best friend, Robert Dickerson, in the 10th grade at Wooddale High School. He was learning to play guitar and pedal steel guitar. We bonded quickly and by that next summer we were hired to perform at Libertyland Theme Park. Read more>>
Shaquille Fuller
My journey started over 15 years ago with a simple passion for capturing moments. What began as a creative outlet quickly turned into something much bigger as I realized the power photography has—not just to document life, but to shape how people and brands are seen and remembered. I founded Kre8ions, LLC in 2016 to turn that passion into a full-scale creative business. Read more>>
Bart Caldwell
I started Caldwell Painting in 2012 with my father, Billy. We both saw too many companies treating painting like just another commodity, something to be rushed through with minimal care. We wanted to build something different. We wanted to build a company that puts true craftsmanship and attention to detail at the center of every job. Read more>>
