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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.

Chanel Hudson-Marks

Growing up, athleticism was just in my DNA. Being surrounded by my brothers and boy cousins, we were constantly outside making up games and competing. I played all kinds of sports: soccer, track and field, basketball, I even tried lacrosse and ultimate frisbee. Read more>>

Marshall Dodson

I am a retired teacher on disability with a strong desire to help the underserved communities. I am a recording artist and songwriter that taught Broadcasting to inner city youth. I was born in Chicago Illinois and raised in Orange Mound of Memphis Tn. I had a stroke while teaching and had to retire after 4 years in the classroom after my illness. Read more>>

Regii

My name is Regii. Ive been involved with music ever since I was very young; around 3 or 4 years of age. I play several instruments including, but not limited to bass guitar, drums, & organ. I am also a music producer. Ive always had a deep fascination with music. Read more>>

Brittany Hart

Courtney Kelly (my business partner) and I go way back! We worked together at a salon in Alabama for over 15 years, so our friendship and working relationship were established long before Sonder was even an idea. When Courtney moved to Memphis, we stayed close, visiting each other often and constantly bouncing business ideas off one another. Read more>>

Ninja Mane

Even tho my whole life i was in love with music I didn’t get started making beats until 2011… I was managing my older brothers tattoo shop at the time and had some down time & decided to download beat making programs on my iPhone & ever since I’ve been going crazy lol I didn’t get my first laptop until 2013/2014 so for a few years I didn’t have any DAWS like Fruity Loops, Ableton live etc. Read more>>

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