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.
Melanie Pierce 
My journey into music began unexpectedly when Lashon Robinson, the current co-band owner, saw a Facebook video of me jamming with a friend who was playing the keys while I played my djembe. She saw something in me and invited me to audition for a Pink Floyd tribute band. That opportunity changed my life. Read more>>
Lauren Draffin 
I’ve worked in fashion my entire adult life — I just learned it from every side of the table. My first industry-relevant job was in highschool, working at a local boutique, Indigo. I studied fashion merchandising at The University of Alabama, then finished my BPS in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing at the University of Memphis. Read more>>
Tianna Carter 
I’ve always wanted to create content and have been on Instagram since high school, but I really started taking it seriously in 2020 during lockdown. I had nothing but time and the four walls of my room, so I started posting every day on TikTok and Instagram, experimenting with makeup, style and different types of content. Read more>>
Marquita Gipson 
Girls that Glitter Inc was birthed as a simple idea to celebrate my 30th birthday. The goal was to have a one-night event called the ‘Night of Glitter’. This event was to focus on confidence, self-esteem and self-love for girls ages 7-18. After hosting a successful event, God placed on my heart the vision to continue in the realm of a mentorship programming. Read more>>
JessicaVictoria Steele
When I was born, my long fingers were noticeable, so my parents said I would play guitar like my dad. Daddy would let my sister and me play concert with his musical equipment. I would sing in the mirror and make up my own songs for hours. Playing concert with my sister was my favorite pastime. Read more>>
Mauricio Licona 
I have spent nearly thirty years in the music industry. I started as a production assistant for a Coca-Cola Mexico marketing project called ‘Rockola Coca-Cola’; it began as a nationwide tour but was so successful that it expanded to include countries in Central America. Read more>>
Taneka Johnson 
My journey has brought together 20 years of entrepreneurship, nine years in professional coaching, and more than 20 years of experience in training, development, and leadership. Across those experiences, a central thread has been helping people recognize their capabilities and turn them into meaningful results. As my experience deepened, Cultivate evolved, expanding from individual coaching into organizational development, training, corporate wellness, and support for solopreneurs. Read more>>
Sunshyne Taylor
Professionally, I am a creative entrepreneur and the founder of Pink Tiger Craftbar, a small creative studio and mobile experience where creativity and connection come together. What started with my love for crafting and designing has evolved into something much more meaningful—creating spaces where women can step away from their everyday responsibilities, try something new, connect with others, and simply enjoy being creative. Read more>>
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>>
