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The Most Inspiring Stories in Memphis

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.

Daniel Fields

My journey with music started before I even really understood what music was. As a kid, I was fascinated by sounds—the booms, clicks, rhythms, and little details that other people might overlook. Music always felt natural to me. In middle school, I joined band, and even though I was teased and discouraged at times, I kept going. Read more>>

Neyanna Williamson

My journey in the beauty industry began with a passion for natural hair and a desire to build something of my own. What started as a career behind the chair has grown into something much bigger than I ever imagined. Read more>>

Patricia Bezerra

I was born in João Pessoa, Brazil, and my family immigrated to the United States when I was a child. I later returned to Brazil for college before eventually coming back to the U.S. as an adult. Those experiences shaped me deeply and taught me the value of resilience, hard work, family, and caring for others. Read more>>

Nytalia Udetallah Kiraney Loving

The idea for Thought Daughter Book Club came from our joint love of books and a good theme. As besties, we’ve un-offically had a two-person book club for years now, but earlier this year we had the idea to branch out and make things official. Our first idea was just a book club that would tandem-read fiction and non-fiction books. Read more>>

Shaina Ramsey

My journey has taken a few unexpected turns, but each chapter has led naturally to the next. For more than a decade, I worked as a hair and makeup artist, building my own brand and getting to be part of some really special moments for people. Read more>>

Sam Reeves Hill

I’ve always lived a creative life. Growing up in rural Tennessee, I was homeschooled until 8th grade, and was encouraged to explore the world around me, follow my curiosity, and use my imagination. While pursuing fine art wasn’t always on my radar, I knew that whatever path I chose would be a creative one. Read more>>

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