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.
Immanuel Morris
There is a beautiful intersection between Mental Health and faith and sometimes we need a tour guide to help walk that intersection. Immanuel Morris is a dynamic leader, thought leader, industry pace setter, and advocate for mental wellness, faith integration, and community empowerment. Read more>>
Brian Deeker
My career in web development goes back about 15 years, and like a lot of people who came up in this field, I spent most of that time building things for other people. I worked across fintech, enterprise services, and eventually landed senior .NET developer roles where I was shipping production code on platforms serving millions of users. Read more>>
Elizabeth Tolliver
My name is Elizabeth Tolliver, and I am the Founder and CEO of Elements of Life. I am a former Special Education Teacher and Social Worker with the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS). My husband, Michael Tolliver, is an English teacher with Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Read more>>
Hazel Caldwell
My journey started with a vision much bigger than myself. From a young age, I always had a heart for helping others, especially those experiencing homelessness. I told myself that one day I would own a homeless shelter and use my gifts to make a difference in people’s lives. Read more>>
Marsha Evans
Way back in 1988 I, along with two colleagues, from the Rhodes College Music Department, violinist Max Huls and cellist Linda Minke, formed the Rhodes Piano Trio. We wanted an opportunity to perform our debut concert before the actual event, and a dear friend, JoRee King, suggested we play the program at the home of Memphis interior designer, William R. Eubanks. Read more>>
Talisa (Tally) Anderson
I did not grow up in an environment where women were empowered. My childhood was marked by violence, poverty, and fear, and for a long time, survival was the focus. However, moving from Chicago to Indiana became a life-changing turning point for me. Read more>>
Camalon Moore
My story stems with my love for the holidays and my passion for creating spaces that feel warm, beautiful, and welcoming. A lot of that came from the women in my family. My grandmother baked each of her 14 children’s favorite cake for Christmas. Read more>>
Lisa Adduci
I began working in the accounting field long before I realized I was. My father was a forensic accountant, and from the age of six, I helped by performing small chores around his office. As I grew (I was probably around ten) I was tasked with reviewing fraud training videos my father compiled and eventually began assisting with small accounting projects. Read more>>
Dr. Kaushal Kalra
Question 1: Walk Us Through Your Story Memphis has a health crisis that a 15-minute doctor’s appointment was never designed to solve. The city carries some of the highest rates of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease in the country. People here are seeing physicians. They are joining gyms. They are starting diets. And most of the time, none of it sticks. Read more>>
Karina Johnson
My journey started with a love for food and family. I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and grew up watching my mother cook for our family. Being in the kitchen became a place of connection, creativity, and comfort for me at an early age. Read more>>
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>>
