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.
Tammie Polk
Color For Cash started out as a complete God idea from my accountability coach, Leslie Wright. She reached out to me about starting to teach classes where busy creatives, women, and moms could create, market, and sell Kingdom-custom coloring books. I smiled because, at the time, she didn’t know that I had been creating coloring books since the pandemic of 2020. Read more>>
The Thomas House 1894
It all started in 1894 when Steve and Susie Thomas purchased the farm of where The Thomas House sits today in all her restored glory. Gina Borron (Manager/operator and 4th generation) had a dream of keeping our family history alive and decided to piece back together the heart of our family. Read more>>
Lillian Carter
I am an event planner specializing in decorating and coordinating services, bringing elegance, creativity, and intentional design to every celebration I touch. My journey began in 2017, inspired by my very first event — the 65th birthday celebration for my mother. What started as a labor of love quickly grew into a passion for transforming spaces and creating unforgettable experiences. Read more>>
Shannon Reed
I started my organization business five years ago, turning a lifelong love of creating order into something meaningful for others. From an early age, I found joy in simplifying spaces and helping things feel calm and functional. What began as a focus on home organization and decluttering has grown into a full-service experience. Read more>>
Rebecca Jaffe
After a profound spiritual awakening experience at the end of 2015, I dove headfirst into studying all things esoteric and developing my spiritual gifts. I had been a professional photographer for years at that point and had no desire to do anything else professionally. Read more>>
Amy Lear
I have always had a passion to help animals. I have been involved with animal rescue groups since I was a child. Growing up in Maine, I volunteered with PALS cat sanctuary in East Winthrop. I would stand in the strip malls in Augusta asking for donations to help the cats. My family moved to Germantown, TN in 1983. I continued working with rescue groups. Read more>>
Bobby Dixon
I began my story with Paul Mitchell the School Memphis my junior year of high school when I toured the campus. I spent my life in a very small town, Rossville. I had a very limited view of the world and the people in it. When I entered the building I immediately felt a sense of belonging, a feeling I had not ever experienced. Read more>>
Jacqueline Janus
I have always loved to clean, but I have been especially passionate about eco-responsible cleaning. I got a job with Two Chicks and a Broom when I moved to Memphis from Upstate NY in 2006 and I worked as a cleaner while getting my degree at U of M. Read more>>
Jack steiner
I moved to Memphis in 2016, not with the intention of staying long. 10 years later here I am. I opened a little store here on Broad Avenue and I host some artists and makers. In the back I have my shop where I do furniture work that has morphed into vintage mid-century modern stereo modernizations. Read more>>
Asha Wesley
I grew up in a corner home in South Memphis, Tennessee, surrounded by my grandmother, my aunt, and my mother. My grandmother worked for the Memphis Literacy Council, and I spent countless days watching her tutor, then turning around and played “teacher” myself once her sessions ended. In elementary school, my favorite past time was journaling. Read more>>
Chris Snipe
I’ve always been into planning parties. Whether it’s a birthday, holiday or just a regular day I’m fully invested. About 4 years ago I attended a kids birthday party and it surprised me how much people were charging families to come out and set up parties. Read more>>
Cole Early
Brief Bio for Cole Early I was born and raised in Memphis, TN, where since childhood I’ve been passionate about music, history, and the outdoors. I graduated with a B.A. from the University of Memphis, minoring in Sociology and majoring in History, with a concentration on the History of The South & American West. Read more>>
Laurén Laurino
I’ve worn many hats and have been able to emulsify the gems of my experiences into a successful business model; meaning throwing all the emoji poop at the wall and paying attention to what sticks! Read more>>
Dr. Roneferiti Fowler
I am a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of experience in the mental health field. I am a native Memphian. I am a graduate of Overton High School and completed my education at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, The University of Memphis and finally my doctoral internship at The Ohio State University. Read more>>
Deidre Brown, Founder of DBWC & Creator of the DBWC RTW SYSTEM™
Before Deidre B’s Wigs & Creations; DBWC became established I was working as a cashier at Krystal. Hair became a passion for me during a difficult time in my life, a passion that I thought that I would never have. In March of 2019, Deidre B’s Wigs & Creations was born and ready to take on the e-commerce industry. Read more>>
Daniel Fields
I started my journey with music from a genuine place—just passion and curiosity. I wasn’t thinking about Grammys or industry recognition at the time. I was just learning, experimenting, and trying to find my sound. Early on, I spent countless hours studying production, sound design, and engineering, really locking in on the details that make a record feel right. Read more>>
Alisha Dumas
Born and raised in Memphis, my journey began with a defining moment in high school. Our choir had the incredible opportunity to perform during halftime at the Orange Bowl in Florida. Unfortunately, my family couldn’t afford the trip. The school announced that the student who sold the most chocolates would win the chance to go—and guess who sold the most? Read more>>
Marianne Monson
I’m an entrepreneur in the sense that I’ve always been drawn to building spaces that bring people together. At the center of that work right now is the Wynne House Inn, a historic bed and breakfast I’ve had the opportunity to reimagine. What drew me to the property wasn’t just its architecture, but its story. Read more>>
Matthew Thomas
I’m an entrepreneur in the sense that I’ve always been drawn to building spaces that bring people together. At the center of that work right now is the Wynne House Inn, a historic bed and breakfast I’ve had the opportunity to reimagine. What drew me to the property wasn’t just its architecture, but its story. Read more>>
Anna Tucker
My journey into design and creative work began through event planning, but what I was really drawn to was the ability to create meaningful, intentional experiences. I initially built a business rooted in weddings and celebrations, and while it was successful in many ways, I eventually realized I had outgrown that version of myself and my work. Read more>>
Katlyn Zirkelbach
I’ve always been curious about health and the human body, even before I knew it would become my career. I grew up playing sports and was very driven academically and athletically. I was captain of my soccer team and was constantly training or competing. Even back then, I noticed how different foods affected my energy and performance. Read more>>
