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.
Esther Landers
Thanks for covering our story! It’s an honor to be able to share how we got where we are today. I suppose I should start by saying that my husband, James, and I are co-owners for a photography/videography business named Next Door Digital. Read more>>
Ransen Rolfe
Rolfe Customs was built from a passion for craftsmanship, presentation, and helping people feel confident in how they present themselves to the world. Growing up in Memphis, I always appreciated style, but more importantly, I recognized how much confidence and opportunity can come from looking and feeling your best. Read more>>
Jaime Stevens
For many years, my life was centered around being a stay-at-home mom and caring for my family, a role I cherished deeply. But as life often does, things took an unexpected turn. I began facing personal health challenges that forced me to take a closer look at my own well-being and the way I was caring for myself. Read more>>
Andre Harmon
The Harmon Group launched in 2020 at the height of the pandemic with a mission to empower startups, nonprofits, and small businesses to succeed. As a fully online consulting and creative agency based in Memphis, TN, we partner with clients nationwide to deliver business consulting, branding, web_design, digital_marketing, and technology_integration services. Read more>>
Jada Pope
My journey into the beauty industry started long before J. Marie’s Collection officially existed. Hair has always been more than a style to me, it’s confidence, identity, healing, and connection. I began building my skills and clientele while navigating life as a mother, entrepreneur, and woman determined to create something meaningful for myself and my community. Read more>>
Joshua Tate
I was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but a major part of my childhood was spent in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, life was not easy. I experienced homelessness, instability, and a lot of difficult environments at a young age. Read more>>
Saundra Harris
It started in 2020 during the pandemic when I felt a strong desire to worship and praise God like never before. At the time, I was part of a dance ministry at my local church, but services had gone virtual. Read more>>
Jordan Rogers
Everything started for me at the age of 12. I was mesmerized by the drums. I saw drummers playing and I couldn’t take my eyes off of them. I somehow got a hold of drum sticks and started banging on things around the house. I would beg my Mom to eventually buy me a drum set. And she did. Read more>>
Rochelle Wellhausen-Grimm
I’ve been creating my whole life—moving from childhood sketches on homework to sculpture, furniture making, and painting. Originally from Richfield, Idaho (near Craters of the Moon), I now live in Lakeland, Tennessee, with my family, a cat, and a dog. Having lived across the country, my work is deeply inspired by the American landscape. Read more>>
Angela Willoughby
I never originally set out to work in the travel industry. Looking back now, I can see that travel had been shaping my life for years before Simply Travel Co. ever existed. My first experience traveling internationally was a missions trip to the Philippines in 2004, and it completely changed my perspective on the world. Read more>>
Virginia Winn
My ancestors were physicians, naturalists, herbalists, and master gardeners. My grandad loved to cross-pollinate rose species and create new colors. I loved working with him in the crescent-shaped rose garden planting, watering, and maintaining its beauty. He was one of the first hybrid specialists at Jackson & Perkins in the 1950’s. Read more>>
Matt Montgomery
I’ve been playing guitar since I was about 12. Fell in love with Music! I played in several bands in Northeast Arkansas. I repaired guitars and pedals for fun, and since I was broke and couldn’t afford good stuff. I moved to Memphis in the mid 2000’s and played in a few bands and did tech work for a lot of bands. Read more>>
Tyler Whatley
I started racing go karts in December of 1999. Raced those for 5 years and won 3 championships. In 2005, I moved up to 250cc mini sprints and raced those until 2009. In 09 I moved up to 600cc micro sprint and raced those until 2013. Read more>>
Sharonda Lake
What began as a bracelet-making hobby has grown into a powerful mom and daughter small Black-owned business founded by Sharonda Lake and Ryleigh Williams. At the age of 2, Ryleigh was diagnosed with Stage 3 kidney cancer and treated at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Read more>>
Kayla Johnson
My baking journey really started when my daughter was about a year old. I was in a new season of life and just needed something peaceful to do with my hands and my heart. Read more>>
LaTarius Sawyer
I started out in South Memphis with a passion for music and storytelling at a young age. By 12, I was already creating music and developing my sound, inspired by artists like Three 6 Mafia and Young Dolph. Over the years, I’ve grown into an independent artist, producer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur under the name L. Read more>>
Bart Horton
Century Farm Winery got its start in 2003 as a hobby that got out of control. A small vineyard to produce enough grapes for family and friends turned into a commercial winery that opened in 2007. Almost twenty years later we have grown into a staple for West TN tourism. Read more>>
Asha Ball
My journey has been shaped by both professional discipline and personal transformation. I positioned myself for my career in insurance by working in personal injury law, where I spent over 11,000 hours learning potential risks if you aren’t properly insured, supporting clients through difficult situations, and gaining a deep understanding of risk, protection, and the real-life impact of unforeseen events. Read more>>
