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.
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>>
Kelli Holloway
I began my professional journey with an initial interest in school counseling; however, my path evolved when a mentor who was a social worker encouraged me to explore the field of social work. As I learned more about the profession, it aligned strongly with both my values and professional interests. Read more>>
Lorie Worden
I’ve spent many years working in banking, but I’ve always had a heart for small business and serving others in a more personal way. Over the years, I’ve owned a few small businesses, and in this season of life, I felt a strong pull to build something meaningful again. Read more>>
Katrina Lee-Gordon
My journey began with a simple but deeply personal calling—to show up for people during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. That calling was further inspired by my participation alongside a colleague from another nonprofit organization, during the summer months in 2024. Through those experiences of service and witnessing the impact of collective kindness, I felt compelled to do more. Read more>>
Tiffany Joiner
I took a career assessment in high school and based on the results, healthcare, social work and teaching were recommended paths for me. At the time, I didn’t see myself in any of those roles, but it’s interesting that today I’ve built a career that reflect two of them. I was born in a small town in Mississippi called Tupelo. Read more>>
Timothy Thompson
A youngboy that had a dream of being a Vessel for hope and change and by being a High School Coach those dreams became a reality . Read more>>
Gisselle Chirinos
Jireh Events Co. began with a simple passion for celebrating life’s special moments. We started by offering small décor rentals, helping family and friends create meaningful, beautiful gatherings. What began as a hobby quickly grew into something more as we discovered a love for event design and organization. Over time, we naturally transitioned into the wedding industry, expanding our services to include planning and coordination. Read more>>
Elizabeth McKinney
My name is Elizabeth McKinney, CEO & Founder of AfterMath Aftercare Corporation. I began AfterMath from a very real place in my life — from my own experience as a mother. As a mother of three, I understood the pressure of trying to work, take care of your family, and still make sure your children have everything they needed to succeed. Read more>>
Clark Butcher
I started Victory Bicycle Studio in 2010 with about $7,500, a small 550-square-foot space, and a whole lot of belief that a bike shop could be more than just a place to buy a bike. Read more>>
Heidi Maxwell
The business started with my step father, Max Maxwell in 1994. Max, a 27 year veteran of the Memphis Police Department Motorcycle Squad, as well as five years on the Memphis Police DepartmentsOrganized Crime UnitTeam #7 and has taught anti-terrorist techniques for the FBI Hostage Resolution Team as well as the Memphis TACT unit. Read more>>
Tammie Polk
Color For Cash started out as a complete God idea from my accountability coach, Leslie Wright. She reached out to me about starting to teach classes where busy creatives, women, and moms could create, market, and sell Kingdom-custom coloring books. I smiled because, at the time, she didn’t know that I had been creating coloring books since the pandemic of 2020. Read more>>
The Thomas House 1894
It all started in 1894 when Steve and Susie Thomas purchased the farm of where The Thomas House sits today in all her restored glory. Gina Borron (Manager/operator and 4th generation) had a dream of keeping our family history alive and decided to piece back together the heart of our family. Read more>>
