We are so thrilled to be able to connect with some of the brightest and most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives from across the city and beyond and this series in particular gives us the honor of introducing these folks to you in a unique way – we go beyond the story of how they got to where they are today by asking them to reflect on a variety of deeper questions that we hope will help you better connect with them, their stories and their brands. Ultimately, our hope is that more of us will spend more of our money with independent artists, creatives and small businesses and we think getting to know one another at a deeper level is step one.
Neal Trotter
The idea that suffering leads to success is a lie. Pain is not progress. Progress is not pain. It goes back to the core concept of abolitionism. Success is the result of communities of care and networks that enable growth and self discovery. When a person makes a mistake that leads to harm, harming that person does not in and of itself lead to growth. Read more>>
DGeorge Shoddie
If I knew I had ten years left, I’d stop wasting time on anything or anybody that drains me. I’d stop holding back my feelings, stop second-guessing myself, and stop trying to fit into places that were never meant for me. I’d quit chasing approval and start living louder, loving harder, and creating without fear. Read more>>
Cameron Kuykindall
I am chasing growth. In all that I do, I aim to grow better. If I stopped aiming to grow and get better with each experience, I would think I know everything and become complacent. Additionally, I would not be creative or innovative, but fine with the way things are and never seek to improve. Read more>>
Kristen Miller
Memory Makers of the Midsouth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides free programs for people living with dementia and their caregivers. I think one of the biggest misconceptions about what we do is people assume that we’re a respite service or a support group, which is not the case. Read more>>
