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.
Eric Nielsen
I took the scenic route into artist management. I was a musician first and still consider myself one. I studied at Berklee in the late 1970s, spent decades in and around Austin’s music community and, when I was younger, had the opportunity to play in a big band backing Dizzy Gillespie’s quintet. That will rearrange your understanding of musical command fairly quickly. Read more>>
Dondrika Lacy
This is my story: I remember thinking back as a young lady no matter how beautiful I was on the outside; I was missing something on the inside of myself. Once I discovered what I was missing on the inside of myself; this is when my life completely changed for the better and it keeps getting better! Read more>>
Ashton Haywood
I was born and raised in Arkansas, and so much of who I am today has been shaped by the people and communities here. My journey has never followed just one path—I’m an educator, artist, coach, wife, mom, advocate, and now Mrs. Arkansas-America 2026 and Mrs. Congeniality-America 2026. Education and the arts have always been a huge part of my life. Read more>>
Natazia Cole
I am very creative person, and I’ve always showcased it since I was a little girl. I used to draw on the walls and sketch cartoon characters growing up. My favorite elective was art. I enjoy many different aspects of art not just paintings and drawings. I knew that I wanted to do makeup from the age of 16. Read more>>
Dominque Watkins
I am a Memphis native and a graduate of Christian Brothers University, where I earned my degree in business management. After college, my journey led me into education. I dedicated myself to my work as an educator because I have always been passionate about pouring into students, building community, and helping shape the next generation. Read more>>
Angela Carmean
I’ve always loved hosting and decorating for a party. Give me a theme, and I’m in my element! I love taking an idea and bringing all the little details together to create something special and memorable. About three years ago, I planned and decorated my first event, and that’s really where it all started. Read more>>
Brad “Trak” Wheeler
When I was a kid, a friend took me to a music studio for the first time. Something about that experience grabbed my attention, and from that moment, I knew I wanted to be involved in music. I started out rapping and making beats, and eventually taught myself how to record and engineer audio. That was more than 20 years ago. Read more>>
BAKER
Hello Beautiful Creatures Baker here, I’m a Memphis-based creative, blending the worlds of Cosplay, Painting, and intricate Wire Crown Designs. With each styled look, brushstroke and crafted piece, I aim to breathe life into imagination. Pursuing my dream of turning passion into profession as a cosplayer and artist. Read more>>
Rule19Cosplay the Black Dread
Sure. Thank you reaching out to me for this story. I’m not a Memphis native, but I’m definitely not a stranger to the area. I grew up in Little Rock, AR, and I have family and business associates in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as West Memphis and Marion, AR and surrounding areas. I’ve always enjoyed visiting Memphis. Read more>>
Chance Hyde
My craft is pretty incidental but also really relevant to what I do for a living. I had always had a fascination with gemstones and other shiny baubles, I had also always been an art kid. I wanted to be able to merge the two and wire was the most accessible medium for me to start with. Read more>>
Taylor Holmes
Well, I had a love for nails from a very young age. After discovering that nail school was a thing, I graduated from high school and soon enrolled in school and began my journey. In Tennessee, we need 600 hours to become licensed by state. During my enrollment, due to some unfortunate events with the school, I had to drop out at 500 HOURS. Read more>>
Tequila Dowell
My name is Tequila Dowell I’m the founder of Xtravagant Events.. we are a full service event planning company with 13 years of experience creating unforgettable celebration and memorable experiences. We specialize in bringing our clients visions to life to with Xtravagant decor and catering. Read more>>
Tyrus Solomon
I’m a self-taught multidisciplinary artist and designer, so Solo Complex really grew out of years of me working across visual art, fashion, illustration and large-scale projects. I’ve always been interested in more than just making something look good, I’m interested in how design can carry identity, culture and a real sense of place. Read more>>
Nicole Scurlock
I fell into wedding planning almost by accident. I was working at a church, running the website, building the bulletin, handling anyone who walked through the doors. One day a couple came in wanting to marry in the chapel, but because English wasn’t their first language, the coordinator told the pastor she couldn’t take it on. Read more>>
Kaela Cash
My name is Kaela Cash and I am a multihyphenate as I like to call myself — Producer, Singer, Songwriter, Instrumentalist, Real Estate Agent, and Notary Public. I started as a musician at the age of seven, learning to play the piano and read music. When I got to middle school at age 11, I began to play the oboe. Read more>>
Keir McLemore
Inkfest was founded in 2023. It was an idea i had for a while. Since i have been a tattoo artist i never saw a tattoo festival in the city and thought it was be a great event to bring more exposure to the Memphis tattoo community. Read more>>
Carol Iwhiwhu
I began as a middle school history/technology in the Mississippi Delta (Tunica County) upon graduating from Mississippi University for Women. I started my educator journey in the MS Delta because I felt called and led to the historic community filled with warm, hard-working people, and culture of blues music. Read more>>
Samantha Porter
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, and I’ve been an artist for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was rarely, if ever, without a coloring book and a box of crayons. Every Christmas I’d get those little art sets with the dried out markers and cheap paints, and I loved every one of them. Read more>>
Al’Ronitra Jackson
Originally from Decatur, Illinois, my life changed when my mom got married in 2012 and our family moved to Southaven, Mississippi. I’m the fourth of five siblings, and growing up, I was always told that I had unique facial features and that I should consider modeling. At the time, I didn’t take those comments too seriously. Read more>>
Danielle Jackson
My entrepreneurial journey began while I was a student at Howard University, where I was studying to become a dermatologist. I’ve always been passionate about both beauty and health, and for a long time I believed medicine was the path I was meant to take. But as I continued to grow, I realized I was being called in a different direction. Read more>>
Christenelle Diroc
I Was Born During the End of A Communist Country, In Buzău, Romania. All the woman there were forced to have 5 kids and put them in Orphanages, me I was the lucky one who got put into an orphanage a Saint Visited. Saint Mother Teresa Hand Picked Me And Brought Me With Her Nuns To Bucharest, Romania. Read more>>
Elliott Smith
With more than 25 years of marketing, branding & web development experience. My combination of practical work experience and solid educational background has prepared me to make an immediate contribution to any company or corporation. I understand the level of professionalism and communication required for long-term success in the field. Read more>>
Dedrick & Jasmine Thompson PRN Salon Suites
Dedrick and Jasmine Thompson’s journey into PRN Salon Suites grew from two different backgrounds coming together and from a foundation that was already rooted in family and the beauty industry. Jasmine brought more than 19 years of experience in the beauty industry and a firsthand understanding of what independent beauty professionals need to grow. Her journey into salon ownership also carried a sense of legacy. Read more>>
Taylor Johnson
I’m a North Carolina native who has always had a passion for art. Art has been a constant in my life, but overtime it became way more than something I enjoyed; it became my way of expression, telling stories, & connecting with others. Read more>>
Tatyana Candelario
I started modeling because I’ve always loved expressing myself through fashion, beauty, and creativity. What started as something I wanted to try gradually became a passion, and I began building my confidence, portfolio, and experience along the way. Read more>>
K J
My journey with Poze Productions began with a simple idea: I wanted to create opportunities for artists. When I was coming into the music industry, it was extremely difficult for independent artists and musicians to get their music heard. There was no YouTube, Spotify, or the many digital platforms artists have access to today. Read more>>
