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.
Cameron Kuykindall
Scholar in the Middle was founded on July 16, 2023, as The CamKuy Group. Three close friends, Rev. Cameron N. Kuykindall, Nia L. Tuggle, and Nicolas J. Snipes, founded this non-profit to give back to the communities that raised them. Before the group formed, The Weather Geeks of Memphis served the Memphis community in a similar yet different format. Read more>>
Tahirah Bell
TAHOOKAH started from a genuine love for hookah culture and the way it brings people together. My journey began in 2019 when I was invited to participate in a promotional video shoot for a local hookah lounge in Memphis. Before that experience, I had never really been exposed to the hookah world. That day sparked something in me. Read more>>
Jazzmin Rodgers
Cre8 started as a vision back in 2018 — I wanted to build a community of professionals and create opportunity. At the time, I was living in Nashville, working full-time in HR, while also building a personal brand on the side as a content creator — doing UGC, brand collaborations, and even partnering with Aerie as a Real ambassador back in 2019. Read more>>
Inga Theeke
When I moved to Memphis six years ago, I immediately found the Memphis Farmers Market and became a regular shopper. It wasn’t long before I grew from shopper to volunteer and was planted at the Information Table in the center of the market. There, I met great friends and learned even more about our truly local food systems and artisans at the market. Read more>>
emily reed
Mama’s Crazy Life began in lockdown, during a time when the world felt uncertain but my little girl was growing right in front of me. I started the page as a way to document her childhood — the tiny milestones, the messy moments, the routines that kept us going, and the memories I didn’t want to forget. Read more>>
Kickman Teddy
It all started from having a musical family background on both sides. I started out in the church playing drums which is my first love. I then went on to travel with gospel groups and Choir’s. I then went on to start writing music as well as producing. Read more>>
Xo Tierny
My name is Tierny, but the internet and my supporters know me as XoTierny. I was born on August 15, 2003, in Memphis, Tennessee, and my love for gaming started at a very young age. My father owned several retro gaming systems growing up, and instead of letting them collect dust, he passed that love of gaming down to me and my two brothers. Read more>>
Sidney P. Malone
I grew up in South Memphis as the youngest son of the Malone household. I played several instruments, but landed on the piano and organ. My musical talents allowed me to accompany many different artist and major preachers in America. After receiving my bachelors degree from the University Of Memphis, I started New Growth In Christ in 1990. Read more>>
Emma Cockerham
Infinity Events was founded in 2015 by owner Emma Cockerham with one simple goal: to create celebrations that are as meaningful as they are beautifully executed. After beginning her career in the hospitality industry more than 15 years ago, Emma discovered that her true passion was walking alongside couples during one of the most important seasons of their lives. Read more>>
Jessie Sidle
Ever since I was a little girl, I knew I wanted to work with animals. As my vocabulary grew, so did the way I described my dream. First, I wanted to be a ‘doggy doctor.’ Then it became an ‘animal doctor,’ and eventually, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. Read more>>
Shera Phillips
grew up in the Mississippi Delta in a single-mother household where education, faith, and service to community were deeply valued. My mother was both a pastor and educator, and I come from generations of teachers, farmers, entrepreneurs, and landowners whose lives shaped how I understand responsibility and community. From an early age, I was drawn to storytelling and the arts. Read more>>
Celia Mans
My name is Celia Mans , I am originally from Guatemala. I have been living in the United States for 27 years, I started my business Bluff City Cleaning Services just a little over 3 years ago. My goal is to grow my business in the surrounding area and provide quality service in the cleaning industry. Read more>>
Lauren Vestal
I am a movement and mobility professional with a science-based approach to breath, movement, and stress regulation. Today, I create personalized plans that help motivated women move with more ease, experience less tension and pain, and manage stress more effectively. But it didn’t start out that way. I spent nearly 20 years working in the fashion industry – mostly in Manhattan. Read more>>
Lamar Washington
I started with a vision to create something bigger than myself. What began as a passion for creativity and design grew into Nomad Ramal, a luxury streetwear brand inspired by ambition, travel, and purpose. Along the way, I’ve continued to build my skills through branding, marketing, and entrepreneurship while balancing a full-time career. Read More>>
Sara Beth Johnson
Unlike most businesses, Flying Pig Cattle Co. didn’t start with a business plan. It started with a passion for agriculture and has evolved over the years through trial and error, trying new things, learning from both successes and failures, and a determination to build a farm business our family could be proud of. Read More>>
