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.
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>>
Kenyatta Bedford
I’m 25 years old, born and raised in Memphis Tennessee. Read more>>
Cameron Kuykindall
Scholar in the Middle was founded on July 16, 2023, as The CamKuy Group. Three close friends, Rev. Cameron N. Kuykindall, Nia L. Tuggle, and Nicolas J. Snipes, founded this non-profit to give back to the communities that raised them. Before the group formed, The Weather Geeks of Memphis served the Memphis community in a similar yet different format. Read more>>
Tahirah Bell
TAHOOKAH started from a genuine love for hookah culture and the way it brings people together. My journey began in 2019 when I was invited to participate in a promotional video shoot for a local hookah lounge in Memphis. Before that experience, I had never really been exposed to the hookah world. That day sparked something in me. Read more>>
