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.
Martheus Wade
My name is Martheus Wade and I am a graphic designer and comic book creator. I started my career by attending the University of Memphis and completing my bachelors degree in fine arts concentrating in graphic design. I then worked for a number of design companies while cultivating my freelance advertising skill and contacts within the comic book world. Read more>>
Carley Brown
I’ve created art ever since I was little. For the longest time art was not something that I wanted to pursue as a career, it was something I did for fun. It wasn’t until high school that I realized I wasn’t passionate about anything other than art so naturally after high school I went to college and pursued a degree in illustration. Read more>>
Precious Hearn
My story really begins in Chicago, where I was raised by my grandparents in a broken home. Because of their age and declining health, I learned responsibility much earlier than most kids. While my friends were thinking about what they were going to do after school, I was thinking about getting home to cook dinner, clean the house, and help care for my grandparents. Read more>>
Evan Reynolds
If there’s one thing my career has taught me, it’s that one person believing in you can completely change your life. Looking back, I realize how many people encouraged me to take chances I never thought I could. Today, whether I’m helping a client or mentoring another professional, I try to pass that same encouragement on to someone else. Read more>>
Ashley Nott
I think, in some ways, becoming a therapist started long before I ever had the title. I was always the person people seemed to come to when they needed someone to listen, process, or make sense of what they were going through. My own life experiences and childhood also shaped my interest in understanding people, relationships, and the ways our stories impact who we become. Read more>>
Donae Gooden
I grew up spending a lot of time in the kitchen with my parents. My dad was in the military, so we moved quite a bit when I was young. No matter where we were, they always made it feel like home, and they built strong community connections wherever we went. Those values stuck with me into adulthood. Read more>>
Jill Bell
As a teenager I always loved art, and always found a way to use my creativity. When I went to college and began nursing school, I didn’t have time to have create, so painting took a very long hiatus. In 2011 our fourth baby girl, Allie was born sleeping. Read more>>
Neraka Taylor
Lady Hibachi was born from my passion for food, people, and creating unforgettable experiences. I’ve been an executive chef for over 23 years, and throughout my career I’ve worked in healthcare and food service leadership, learning every aspect of the industry—from cooking and menu development to leadership, operations, and customer service. Those experiences gave me the confidence and foundation to build something of my own. Read more>>
Devin Duncan
My story was crafted in Mississippi. Being from a smaller area taught me how to dream beyond what was directly in front of me and how to create opportunities without waiting for permission. I have always had big ideas, but I also had to learn how to use what I had around me to make those ideas move. Read more>>
Exotic Love
In 2023, I decided to take a chance on something I had always been passionate about—fashion. Clothing has always been more than just something to wear; it’s a way to express confidence, creativity, and individuality. After years of dreaming about creating my own brand, I finally turned that vision into reality. Read more>>
Elizabeth Sloas
I started seriously painting and crafting when I was twelve years old. As soon as I realized I had a natural affinity for painting and drawing and writing, that’s when I became an artist. I do think that there is something special about those first few years of honing your craft. Read more>>
