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.
Brad “Trak” Wheeler
Many people have told me that’s why they choose to work with me, is my hands-on approach to helping them through the process of recording. When my grandfather died, he left me a camera, he was a photographer but while he was alive, he didn’t really teach me anything about photography. But leaving me a camera sparked an interest in me that I didn’t know I had. I started doing photography and eventually videos and added even more on my plate that already seemed to be overflowing. Over the years I have built myself into being a man of value. Some people knew me from music while others would speak highly of my photography or video skills. But all knew me for my honesty and integrity. Read More>>
Jennifer Elaine
God revealed my passion and natural talent of painting in the summer of 2015 after my ankle was fractured in three places making me immobile for 8 weeks. While I was healing, I decided to teach myself how to paint and develop my craft. It was like art therapy: comforting to the bones and soothing to the soul. I have always known how to draw and sketch, but it wasn’t until I picked up the paintbrush that I fell in love with creating masterpieces. Read More>>
Arieunna Clark
Today, I embrace many titles: content creator, model, and influencer—sometimes all at once. The beauty of this modern era is that there are endless opportunities to express oneself, and I’ve chosen to explore them all. Through faith, hard work, and unwavering dedication, I’ve reached a place where I can do what I love daily. Along the way, I’ve been fortunate to build relationships with mentors, peers, and industry professionals who believe in me, offering guidance, opportunities, and the support I need to continue growing. It’s been a journey fueled by both passion and perseverance. Read More>>
Dominique Wiggins
As I shared my designs on social media, I noticed my following growing. People connected with my creativity and the way I embraced my curvier figure. My goal was always to inspire and empower people of all sizes, shapes, and demographics. I wanted to show that fashion is about owning your look, regardless of size, and offering affordable options that look like they came straight off a high-end designer rack. Read More>>
Aubriana Mccarty
Hi my name is Aubriana, I’m a licensed Esthetician specializing in Full Body Waxing. My love for beauty started back when I was just a little girl. I would love watching my mom and tía do their makeup before leaving out the house. I would always get makeup kits for the holidays and although I wasn’t the best at it, my passion for beauty didn’t stop there. In 2017 I grew a love for lashes and would always apply clusters on myself and eventually all my friends and family. Read More>>
Tehya Carpenter
I am a multi-faceted 22 year old based in Memphis! I was born in Las Vegas and moved to Memphis as a small child. I was raised by my parents Everett and Kourtney Carpenter. Growing up, I was very boisterous, imaginative and intelligent! I was a CLUE student from elementary through 9th grade of high school. I have 4 younger siblings and am a dog mom of 1. I eventually plan on returning to college to complete my degree in Psychology! Read More>>
Mike Kistler
Anyway, I began writing my own songs as soon as I taught myself how to play rudimentary guitar parts from songs by The Beatles, The Who and The Yardbirds. A later discovered post punk bands like The Jam, Joy Division, New Order, The Cure and The Television Personalities which have also heavily influenced my creative output. Read More>>
Martez Higgins
My journey started in grade school, where I discovered my passion for music. At Cherokee Elementary, Ms. Krist Chaney nurtured my love for singing. At Colonial Middle, Pamela Mason Williams challenged me to refine my craft, and at Overton High School for the Performing Arts, Wendy Booze-Baker honed my skills even further. These three extraordinary women taught me the fundamentals of music and performance, instilling discipline and a lifelong love for the arts. Thanks to their guidance, I’ve had the privilege of traveling the world—performing in places like Hawaii, Beijing, and countless states across the U.S. Read More>>
Serrico Estell
As an artist in Memphis, I started becoming musically enticed in middle school participating in band. As years pass I perfected my craft playing all brass and being recognized for my friendly, outgoing, and comedic personality as well. What made me pursue my artistry vocally was due to different events that caused me to view life certain ways, lose passion playing instruments, and the comfortability I grew composing songs through voice. I always knew I wanted to be successful but in what ways was always unknown so with music being my passion, I decided to pursue this path. Read More>>
Greg Fleming
But my calling isn’t just about training people, it’s about seeing them succeed. I had one client in her early fifties that looked at her drivers license photo and realized how slim her face had gotten. She told me it made her recognize the amount of weight she lost, her new energy, and strength. She could finally do more activities with her grandkids. Read More>>
Michael Allen
I”ve been fortunate to have had a pretty exciting career with my photography. My portfolio has attracted a lot of business for me, and I’ve also checked off quite a few bucket list items along the way. I’ve had the chance to travel around the world to places that many people just dream of. I’ve met and photographed celebrities, some amazing musicians, and shot for some of the biggest corporations on the planet. It’s been quite an honor to do the things that I’ve done in my career. Read More>>
Abayomi Stovall-jones
Running a business is never without its challenges, and my journey has certainly had its share of ups and downs. From managing the day-to-day operations to navigating unexpected obstacles, there have been moments that tested my patience and resolve. However, every challenge has been worth it because I’ve seen the incredible impact my work has on others. Read More>>
Tasha Blakley
When you look good you feel better” I wholeheartedly believe that saying. I’m committed to giving my clients exceptional services. In such an over saturated industry I’m devoted to my craft, I love to stay knowledgeable of what’s new in the industry. I absolutely enjoy the path God has chosen for me, I’m walking in my purpose and doing it gracefully. I find joy in traveling, learning, exploring places I’ve never seen, That’s the beauty of life beauty can be find everywhere if we’re willing to open our eyes. As I continue on this beautiful journey I hope to one day open my own store-front day spa. Read More>>
Angelina Liom
I was always very tender-headed, and I disliked having my mom do my hair. One day, I decided to try doing it myself. After she complimented how it turned out, and I received several positive remarks when I went out, I realized I had a natural talent for it. This sparked a passion for hairdressing, and I’ve been continuously improving my skills and helping others feel beautiful ever since. Read More>>
Hannah Drees
For my business name, I integrated my initials, my specialty in the photography field, and lastly, my Bible verse I wish to live out in my photography. 1 Corinthians 10:31: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” This journey of Freelancing photography has been a challenge and a joy. At times, I feel so inspired, and other times, I am just dragging my feet to do the mandatory work. But also feel so lost and overwhelmed about what’s next or how to file taxes. Truly, though, I love the opportunity to serve my friends or clients and preserve those beautiful life portraits, senior portraits, or whatever occasion moments. Read More>>
Edjaina Hester
It has not been a smooth road. Being in the beauty industry is a lot. From businesses that I worked for being intimidated by me because how I conducted myself and I satisfied the most pickiest clients that had. The owner of the waxing salon I worked at she was in esthetician school and once she graduated and became licensed she fired me for no apparent reason and that was a few months before covid so they had to shut down anyway. Read More>>
Marra (Paris) Gilbert
I was no longer able to work and that sent me into a depression. I missed my clients so much. I knew then yeah this is something I really care about. Once that calmed down oh I was back rolling. My clientele has TRIPLED since then !! I’ve now found a salon home where I can showcase the best of my talents, learn even more, and provide the best service. I’m so proud of myself. Read More>>
Christine Dada
For the past almost 20 years, the stage has loved me and I’ve loved the stage. But without the right support system and motivation, being a performer can be hard. And during 2020, my eyes were opened to that. Due to being in lockdown, I decided to give content creation a try. I had a confident start and tried to depend on people close to me to promote my content. Unfortunately, I had no support again. I was consistent on YouTube for a while, then I got busy with school and that’s a whole different story on it’s own. I eventually stopped creating all together. Read More>>
Tayllor Polk
That’s what I mean when i say full creative freedom and control. My passion for art is what I beleive sets me apart from everyone else. I see art everyday in life. As soon as I open my eyes and the light from the sun is piercing from my window through they white blinds, it creates a beautiful refliection of light onto my wall. I see that as art. It doesn’t have to be a huge display of beauty infront of the world to see, art is all around us if we just open our eyes and heart to see it. Read More>>
Marvin Moore
My family heritage was an intricate part of my upbringing and was connected with food, fellowship, and favorable moments and memories. Even greater was the “village” that supported rearing my sister and me to be respectful and hard-working individuals, but also to set and accomplish goals we always set for ourselves. We were fortunate to attend motivating school environments in Memphis City Schools that kept us grounded in education and parents that maintained and reinforced education for its genuine purpose of being life-long learners. Read More>>
