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.
Angelia Lomax
I started studying psychology in twelfth grade – AP Psychology. By the end of the year, I knew I wanted to use the information I learned to help people – that’s when I decided I wanted to be a Therapist. I went on to earn my bachelor’s degree in Psychology, master’s in Mental Health Counseling, and PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. Read more>>
Deidre Ellis
The Studio Karaoke started as an idea back in 2024. Some background – I moved to DC over 20 years ago to attend Howard University and ended up spending most of my adult life between there, Maryland, and Southern California. Read more>>
Minyuiet Jones
I started Massage Therapy By Minyuiet with a passion for helping people heal, relax, and prioritize self-care. Over the years, what began as a personal passion has grown into a luxury wellness experience focused on intentional care, therapeutic results, and creating a peaceful environment for every client. Building my business from the ground up has taught me resilience, leadership, and the importance of consistency. Read more>>
Megan Hurdle
I have always been an artist. As a child I would spend my free time with my grandmother, Kathleen Moore or “Nanny” to me. She lived in a little bungalow in highpoint Terrace. Her studio was her home and she gave me free range to play with her materials. I spent a lot of time soaking up creative freedom in that house. Read more>>
Meredith Wheelock
I have always been a huge fan of the arts and I knew from an early age that I would end up in a creative field. I was introduced to Pen and Ink work when I was in school and the medium stuck with me, eventually this medium became a concentration of mine in college. Read more>>
Naja Kierre’
I’ve always been a storyteller, even before I understood what that meant for my life. As a child, I spent my elementary school years writing poetry and short stories-creating worlds, expressing emotions, and documenting feelings I didn’t always have the language for yet. Writing became one of the first places where I truly felt seen. At the same time, I’ve always been deeply intuitive. Read more>>
Bob Wilder and Liz Wilder Lemley
The Larry Hatchett Fishing Foundation (LHFF) is a non-profit organization that takes foster home children deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico each year. The foundation was founded 36 years ago in memory of its namesake, Larry Hatchett. Larry not only loved to fish, but he also loved to teach others, especially children, to fish as well. Read more>>
Fonda Fracchia
I began my career in 1985 as a flight attendant where I worked for 11 years, but the demands of constant travel eventually led me to my true calling: fitness. What started as a personal stress-management tool evolved into a lifelong mission. Read more>>
