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.
Michael Laico
My name is Michael Laico, owner, designer, woodworker, woodturner and wood artist, it’s hard to believe I have been woodworking for over 40 years. Michael’s Woodcrafts is a small artisan wood studio nestled on Paris Mountain north of downtown Greenville, SC. Read more>>
Kameta Hopkins
I’ve always been drawn to numbers and entrepreneurship. As a child, I created small businesses — selling snow cones and snacks to neighbors and classmates, and making handmade hair accessories and bows — anything that gave me what I viewed as freedom to earn and spend my own money. Read more>>
Amy Stewart
I began working for Spreading Sunshine March of 2023. It’s a wonderful local non-profit that supports families that are affected by chronic/critical pediatric illness. What began as a simply a job has developed into a love for this meaningful ministry. Read more>>
Tuwanna McDaniel
How I Began By Tuwanna McDaniel, MBA, BSN, RN Co-Owner & Director, Professional Allied Health Some journeys begin with a dream. Mine began with family. As a child, I grew up in the healthcare space. My mother was a nurse, and I watched her serve patients with strength, compassion, and dignity. Read more>>
Christin Presley
I am a Navy veteran originally from Blakely Georgia (tiny town). Back in 2017 i kept having dreams about being a massage therapist, though I had never had a massage myself. I ignored the dream… fast forward a few months to when I hurt my back doing a deadlift… I listened then. Read more>>
Tristan Graves
I started playing music when I was 15 years old. From a young age I was always drawn to various styles and genres, and was around a lot of music from different time periods growing up. When I was about 5 or 6 years old I learned of my great grandfather, Josh Graves. Read more>>
Emmanuel Wallace
I’m a Memphis-based contractor and the owner of Wallace Residential Services. My path into this work really started long before I ever thought about owning a business. Construction and property work were part of my family environment growing up. My uncle and aunt started Shinault Realty and at one point owned dozens of homes in the Frayser area of Memphis. Read more>>
Davonica & Patricia Jones
We’re DeeDee & Tricia — better known as Mrs. & Mrs. Jones. Our story started years ago in church, but the real conversation that changed everything happened at a karaoke lounge. What began as a spark turned into a journey that has lasted 14 years together and 9 years of marriage. Read more>>
Roshunda Buchanan
Roshunda believes it is imperative that leaders take a stand to position the city of Memphis for greatness. The publication highlights the importance of unifying educators, leaders, families, and community stakeholders in an effort to dream bigger for Memphis. The goal is to inform a network of young professionals who are eager to become active in their community while also addressing the real and often difficult issues that many face today. Read more>>
Tameka Williams
My husband encouraged me to really think about what I was passionate about — not just what I was good at, but what truly energized me. Every time I asked myself that question, I kept coming back to real estate. It was the one constant interest that had stayed with me all those years. Read more>>
