Portraits of Atlanta

It’s more important to understand someone than to judge them. We think the first step to understanding someone is asking them the fundamental questions about who they are and how they became the person they are today. Understanding and empathy are essential building blocks for a better, more compassionate world. We’re incredibly fortunate to be able to ask these questions each week through our interview series. Below you’ll find inspiring interviews from in and around Atlanta.

Jakenna Echols

Hello! I’m a 34-year-old child care provider serving two communities in the Metro Atlanta area. What started as an in-home childcare program has grown into two locations — The School House Academy 1 & 2. I truly love serving both sites, and my passion for children shines through in everything I do as both a provider and a parent. Read more>>

Ariana Simon

My name is Ariana N. Simon, better known as ‘Bitty’! I am a multifaceted, Certified Beauty Consultant with over 3 years of experience specializing in Exclusive Luxury Nails (Press-Ons are available for Pre-Order!), Crochet Braid Extensions, and Exclusive Cluster Lashes x Eyebrows! Read more>>

William Taylor

231 Willafool — The Story 231 Willafool came out the mud with nothing but heart, hunger, and a chip on his shoulder. He’s from a place where opportunities don’t knock — you gotta break the door down yourself. The “231” isn’t random — it’s where he came from, the code that raised him, the environment that shaped him. Read more>>

Mikaela Perkins

My journey started very simply — just helping a few people with their taxes while working full-time and trying to find my own direction. I never imagined it would grow into a multi-city firm with 50+ tax professionals, a full training ecosystem, and multiple businesses under my umbrella. Read more>>

Jasamina Greenville

I am the owner of cover me in chocolate. I started doing treats for potlucks when I was in college for massage therapy and for girls’ night, I would make dipped fruit. Read more>>

Dr. Kar’retta Venable – Davis

Having a strong will to excel, Venable had joint enrollment at Columbus State University and Kendrick High School through the Future Teachers of America program, which required her to teach special education students in elementary school, and 4th grade students to fulfill the program requirements. Among her many extracurricular activities Venable worked at the Mildred L. Terry Public Library. Read more>>

Desiree’ Nixon

As cliche as it may sound, I have always been intrigued by fashion from a very young age. Growing up, I was known as the go to person to ask for outfit advice amongst my family and friends. Read more>>

Ashley Daugherty

I’m a REALTOR® with Harry Norman, REALTORS, a real estate investor, and a former professional dancer and actress. I earned my Theatre degree from UCSD and spent 18 years working in Hollywood. My career included commercials, TV/film, and a long-term run as a professional freelance dancer. Read more>>

Denice Rivera

My life has been a series of arrivals and departures. New cities, new chapters, new versions of myself rising from old ones. Growing up in a military and nomadic family meant I learned early how to live with change, how to adapt, and how to carry home within myself. I grew up imagining a perfectly mapped-out future from the time I was 15 years old. Read more>>

Shanika Douglas

I started as an Account Executive for a private home care company. My boss needed an important document notarized by 5pm. I went to our regular notary located within walking distance from us but their assistant said that they were not available right now and to come back later. This happened a total of 3 times. Read more>>

Md Abu Sayed Abdullah

Hi, I’m Pial, the face behind SnacksStop, Mocktail Stop, and Burgerology! By profession, I am in tech, working in Corporate America. My food journey began back in Bangladesh when I was just 16 years old, with nothing but passion and a dream. Over the years, that dream turned into a reality, growing into 8 locations across the country. Read more>>

Ilija Dragisic

I started my career early, during college. Since I was studying marketing and graphic design, I launched a branding agency in 2005. I was attending classes and handling client requests during the breaks. This experience allowed me to work with a wide range of brands—both small companies and major ones like Coca-Cola, the United Nations, Swisscom, and Tetra Pak. Read more>>

Kevin Scene Lewis

Born in Youngstown, Ohio but raised in the tidewater area of southeastern Virginia. He was always considered an artist, since he’d rather draw and doodle than anything else (especially during school). Drawing comics led to spray paint and graffiti, and eventually to Virginia Commonwealth University where he received a degree in Communication Arts with an emphasis in Illustration. Read more>>

Flynn Heathcliff

“I’ve always felt like I didn’t fit in, not in school, with friends, even at jobs. Nothing ever felt like the right place for me. I realized early on that if I wanted a life that truly mattered, I couldn’t wait for someone else to give it to me, I had to create it myself. Read more>>

Meiko Gray

I am a 42 year old certified personal trainer that takes a holistic approach to training for autistic, elderly & disabled individuals. I have been a coaching about health and wellness for the last 3 years but recently became certified as a personal trainer 2 years ago. Read more>>

Levita Cotton

Well, this journey began early in life with my dreams of becoming an actress: it was something I pursued since I was a kid. That opportunity finally presented itself when I was casted to work on set for Tyler Perry, as a background extra. Read more>>

Dulce Cisneros

In 2013 after going through an emotionally difficult stage, I searched for a way to get ahead by performing some activity that would allow me to keep my mind busy on something positive. Pastry and confectionery was precisely this wonderful art that little by little brought all my attention and energy. Read more>>

Armando Rincon

When I was younger my dream was to be a professional baseball player, I did that over 14 years of my life and I couldn’t achieve it because I had an injury on my right shoulder so that was a big life learning in my life. Years later I arrived in US in december 2020 after pandemic. Read more>>

Grace Blessing

I first started my journey as I believe many other artists do which is simply being a kid with too much time on her hands. I saw these wonderfully designed Pokemon in a children’s magazine when I was younger and took an immediate liking to them, so of course I had to draw them. Read more>>

Jemmie Watford

I started writing and producing music when I was in my early teenage years in Alabama. My art skills allowed me to come to the Art institute of Atlanta where I stood out amongst art and music students. After a stent of being in a prominent singing group, I began managing other recording artists and writing professionally for more established recording artists. Read more>>

Callie Cole

I moved to Georgia in 2015 after my masters program ended. I was excited to see a new place after only living in my home state since elementary school. After moving here, I began traveling more and more because of the proximity to so many places. I learned quickly that I loved to travel and see new places regularly. Read more>>

Ameer Abraham

Sure, I’d love to share my journey. I’m a Guyanese-American and a first-generation American, and my story really began with the values I learned early on. I was working with family at 12 years old and eventually earned an engineering degree at Georgia Southern University. But somewhere along the way, I realized my true passion was entrepreneurship. Read more>>

Kieara Dawson

I am from LaPlace, Louisiana, and like many college students I had no idea what I wanted to major in at first. I only knew that I wanted to help people and that I had a heart for making others see the best in themselves. I tried out several majors before I found my way into Kinesiology. Read more>>

Ian Williams

I began my massage career in 2015 after spending my early working years in retail and restaurants. Friends consistently told me I had a natural skill for bodywork, which pushed me to enroll in the Atlanta School of Massage. Nearly eleven years later, I’m still committed to the craft. Read more>>

Lazaro Murillo

Growing up the only American born in a Mexican family, movies, TV, and music were my gateway to the outside world. I fell in love with all art from a young age, though it took me until I was about 10 to seriously become moved by heavy metal, and I’ve been addicted since. Read more>>

Juciee Monroe

My name is Juciee Monroe. I was born and raised in Chicago, and I debuted as an independent artist in Madison, Wisconsin, where I quickly became one of the most successful female hip-hop artists in the state. I’m a rapper, singer, songwriter, and performer, and over the years I’ve touched more than 100 stages, building my name through pure grind and talent. Read more>>

Jaxon Baker

I’ve always been drawn to music, even from a young age. Plus, my older brother Miles is a DJ in New York I started DJing when I was nine, just for fun at a local snowball stand called Nolan’s, and quickly realized how much I loved creating energy and connecting with people through music. Read more>>

Kingmo OMN

Kingmo OMN Background Information Birth name: Ojo Oluwabusayo Omoniyi Born: April 22, 1992 (age 32) Birthplace: Warri, Delta State, Nigeria Genres: Afrobeats, R&B, Afropop Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter Years active: 2012–present Label: Independent Website: www.kingmomusic.com Ojo Oluwabusayo Omoniyi, popularly known as King Mo, has become a transformative figure in the music industry, redefining Afrobeat with his unique sound and captivating performances. Read more>>

Khadija Munye

My story starts with soccer. I grew up playing the game when I was young, and even though I eventually stopped playing competitively, my love for the sport never went away. That connection to the game is what naturally led me into storytelling and content creation. I started filming small clips, covering local tournaments, and showing the culture and energy that makes soccer so special. Read more>>

Ashley Evans

Vegan Me Please began in 2019 with a simple question: “What do vegan people really eat, and why is it considered a healthier choice?” As a pescatarian/vegetarian at the time, I noticed how few options existed beyond salads and plain vegetables. The more I explored, the more I understood how intimidating healthier eating could feel for anyone trying to make a change. Read more>>

Courtney Redmond

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, I originally set my sights on becoming an entertainment lawyer, driven by a desire to understand the business and contractual side of the music industry. But life has a way of revealing your true path. While supporting friends with massages—something that felt completely natural to me—I discovered not only a skill, but a calling. Read more>>

Sarah Berke

I’m a novelist and small business owner who helps professional and aspiring professional creatives. I started Esperance Creative in 2024 to help creatives build the confidence to share their work and take up space with their craft. I love to help creatives find the courage to claim their space in the world through consulting, coaching, and web site creation. Read more>>

Cheryl Orlansky RDN LD CDCES

I grew up with parents that were very health conscious. My dad was a weight lifter (physicist by day) and my mother ran a Health Club. In those days the men and women had separate work out days! She cooked every night and we ate as a family (I am the oldest of 4). So started an appreciation of delicious family and southern meals. Read more>>

Tyshon Freeman

I got started in active when I was about 15 years old. My mom got me signed at John Casablanca, for a short stent, then I continued in high school drama. But believe it or not I got my major break in the entertainment industry as a music producer! Read more>>

Mariana Shelton

For as far as I could remember, I have always been interested in beauty. I always enjoyed seeing beauty transformations along with the confidence a woman holds after receiving said enhancements. I promised myself when I got in the position to do so, I wanted to be the ultimate “Girls Girl”. Read more>>

Chelsea; Tevin Burke

Kountry Kravings is truly a family business built on faith, passion, and purpose. Husband and wife, Tevin and Chelsea Burke always knew we wanted to be entrepreneurs. Tevin is a jack-of-all-trades; however, cooking has always come naturally to him. One day he prepared a meal for TechOps staff at Delta Airlines and the feedback was incredible. That moment sparked something in us. Read more>>

Jonathan McNair

Buffalow Family and Friends is a deeply rooted community based nonprofit in Chesapeake Virginia that has grown from a small front porch food effort sixteen years ago into one of the region’s most impactful hunger relief organizations. Read more>>

Veronica Mateu

My photography videography love started when I was 10 years old. I had a cousin who introduced me to iMovie, and then, shortly after that, I received my first camera. I spent years shooting in filming in my room with a flip camera and my Acer laptop. When I turned 16 is when I started working with clients. Read more>>

Yerly Ferreira

I began my real estate career nearly eight years ago, assisting another Realtor in her office. One day, I decided to pursue my Real Estate license so I could start working independently. It has now been six years since I obtained my license, giving me a total of eight years in this wonderful industry. Read more>>

ANTHONY WILSON

A talented and accomplished songwriter and performer hailing from Midway, GA, and currently based in Atlanta, is actively collaborating with various artists. He is also in the process of completing his upcoming EP, ‘Love Affair,’ slated for release in the near future. D’Shon commenced his musical journey at the tender age of five, singing in church alongside his grandmother and uncle. Read more>>

Sindhu Srinivas

Ever since I was five years old growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. That path briefly shifted after college when I pursued a Master’s degree, and during that time I went through my own experience with a health misdiagnosis. Read more>>

Diego Vargas

I was born in Lima, Peru, grew up in South Florida, and about three years ago, I made the move to Atlanta—a city I now love calling home. My story with cameras started early. I was that kid obsessed with movies, and I just always knew I was going to be a filmmaker. Read more>>

Tdubb Createdit

I started producing music when I was 15 years old, I was originally rapping at first and would always go to my cousin Ahmeer house to record and one day he showed me that you can make beats too in the program, we was using Fl Studio. Read more>>

Lonnie Mimms

My interest in computers and technology began during childhood visits to Fernbank Science Center and deepened after a formative programming class I took out of simple curiosity—never imagining that this early fascination would grow into a lifelong passion. For the next 40 years, I found joy in collecting anything and everything that told the story of computing and technological progress. Read more>>

Mary Alice Mina

I’m Dr. Mary Alice Mina, a double board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon with nearly 20 years of clinical experience treating patients for skin conditions ranging from acne to skin cancer. But in 2020, something even bigger than the pandemic happened to me…I turned 40! And with that milestone came confusion, overwhelm, and a feeling like I was past my prime. Read more>>

Shirley Stapleton

From the very beginning, my journey was shaped by the hands of women who saw destiny in me long before I understood it myself. I was only five years old when my God-mother began grooming me for what would later become both my passion and my divine calling. Read more>>

Dexter Tolson

I’m a self taught saxophonist. I started playing at the age of 29 while stationed in Germany in 1989. I was influenced by Grover Washington Jr and David Sanborn. I moved to the Atlanta area in 2001 and in 2004 I formed the band Goodfellas Jazz band which later became Dexter Tolson and Friends. Read more>>

Dylan Dëzzy

Well 3 years ago all I was just a dude with a dream. I walked to a vape store that I use to go to all the time and there was a friend who worked behind the counter at that time. During this moment I was talking to my friend behind the counter about how I wanted to be a dj/producer. Read more>>

Kingdom Tattoo

Kingdom Tattoo was established in 2012 by the now retired Ryan Weaver, who built the shop on simple principles: good art, good people, and giving back to the community that supports us. Over the years, the shop has grown, changed hands, and welcomed new artists, but those core values have stayed the same. Read more>>

Habib Telly

My creative journey truly began in high school. I couldn’t afford new shoes and didn’t want to wait for my parents to buy me clothes, so in ninth grade I started a sneaker restoration business. It wasn’t much at first, but it sparked a real passion to create , build something from nothing, and for finding my own ways to make money. Read more>>

John Air

My journey as a creative and artist has been lifelong, but as a painter has been 5 years. I’ve grown up daydreaming and drawing comics, to rapping and writing lyrics, to painting my experience and surroundings. I took my talents to art school to learn some of the basic techniques and even after school, I’ve continued to be a student of art! Read more>>

Chanel Cox

Hi, my name is Chanel Cox. I am the owner/operator of EOA Services. EOA Services is a management service organization. We provide administrative, operational, and regulatory support to healthcare practices, allowing them to focus on patient care. We specialize working with behavioral health professionals. We have been in business 10 years this years. I started off working in a private practice. Read more>>

Ari Walden

My passion for hair started at 8 years old. I told my mom to hand me the brush and I took over ever since. I went to Paul Mitchell Academy in Ohio right out of high school. Moved to Atlanta and worked in a few salons. Read more>>

DeMarco 275

I was born in Dayton , Ohio, and attended and graduated from Grambling State University in Louisiana. After college I signed to a label called Tall Entertainment and toured the country and performed as a rap artist with my group 275. After multiple albums and mixtapes, I moved to Atlanta in 2013. Read more>>

Martavia Sharee Jennings

Martavia (Sharee) Houston Jennings was born on July 31 in Germany. At five years old, she moved to Miami, FL, where her journey of overcoming began. Life presented her with many challenges—some beyond her control and others resulting from choices she made. Yet even in the midst of adversity, she carried an unwavering conviction that life would not defeat her. Read more>>

AHMVVD

I started off taking music production classes my sophomore year in high school. After I graduated, I met creators from the entertainment business who showed me different avenues of art such as acting, photography, music, and many more. Read more>>

MARK DAVIS

I built my foundation in business straight from the hustle that shaped me growing up in St. Louis, MO — that grind has always been in my DNA. Everything leveled up the moment I met my wife, Marcia. She was already a force in business, and her drive lit an even bigger fire in me. Read more>>

Brooke Thompson

I have always loved capturing beautiful places, people, and things. As long as I can remember I have enjoyed taking a moment to capture a photo. Usually it is captured on my phone, but I love being able to look back on fond memories and beautiful places. Read more>>

Corwin Evans

So Actors Link Up actually started in the living room back in 2019 when I first moved down to Atlanta from North Carolina. I felt the need for a tribe here and it was a very important missing piece of community that I longed for. Read more>>

Danielle Coello

I started lashing in 2018 at the age of 19. I took a one on one beginners class and from there I never stopped. From the living room, to my room, to another room in my mom’s house. My close friends were my first few models and lashes were not as popular as they were then as they are today. Read more>>

Maria Okpeh

I’m a Nigerian-born, Atlanta-based braider and the founder of Nia Soule Salon & Spa. I started the way a lot of immigrant women do – in a basement, with my hands, my faith, and one client at a time. Read more>>

Gena Lashay

I began acting in high school in 1993 and later took a 20-year break to raise my children. In 2018, I returned to acting through local theatre in Orlando, Florida. I transitioned into television and film in 2021, starting with short films and background work. Read more>>

andry palacio

I was born in Venezuela, and like many immigrants, I came to the United States with nothing but a suitcase, a vision, and the desire to build a life that felt truly mine. Read more>>

Zero Landfill Atlanta

Zero Landfill Atlanta began as a grassroots sustainability initiative within the local design community, built around a simple idea: large quantities of usable material were being discarded each year, and there was meaningful opportunity to redirect those resources to people who could use them. As designers, architects, and manufacturers, we recognize that our industry produces a significant amount of waste. Read more>>

Brodeewitda40

I started doing music at a young age around 15 after my cousin showed me this beat machine. I was just infatuated with it ever since. Read more>>

PGF SHAWT

Bio Atlanta Rap Artist SHAWT enters his Music Career at the Age of 31… With Many trials and tribulations threw out his life including incarceration Music had become a blur to him… With no father figure or Male role model in his life he took to the streets for guidance and considers Master P his inspiration/influence to be in the Music industry. Read more>>

Corey Binion

I started my food instagram @atlanta.eats.cb in February 2020. I wanted it to solely be a cooking page but later expanded to doing food reviews while still incorporating cooking content. Read more>>

Nana Reckless

When I was little, I was the sibling putting on full shows in the living room, dragging everybody into dance routines and acting like we were on TV. In high school I was in theater arts, so performing has always been my thing. I stayed doing my makeup, dressing up, flipping through fashion magazines, and walking around in my mom’s heels like they were mine. Read more>>

Rachel Jackson

My story begins in an unexpected corner of the early internet. At twenty years old—during the height of the late-2000s digital gold rush, when ambitious kids were teaching themselves to code in coffee shops and every idea felt like it could become the next .com giant—I was thrown straight into the deep end with a fast-moving startup called foodpeople.com. Read more>>

Angelica Garcia

Hello! My name is Angelica García. I’m 47 years old, originally from Mexico, and I’ve been living in the United States for eight years. Like everyone, my story has many chapters—but today I want to share the one that, without me realizing it, led me to make a dream come true: Body20 Roswell. Read more>>

Shine

My journey as a creative started long before I ever had a camera or a company. Even as a kid, I had a strong sense that I was called to create—whether it was imagining music videos, writing concepts, or visualizing stories. Read more>>

Sushma Chada

I have been a resident in the Atlanta Suburbs for the last 30 years. I started my career as a Software Engineer in the IT Industry and worked my way up during my 25 years tenure there. I always had an interest in Health and Nutrition from a very young age. Read more>>

Ben Baumrind

About 4 years ago my wife opened her new dental office in the Lumberyards. 1 year after that we were lucky enough that the space next to her was not rented yet. I was able to move in, combine office space and start my own business. We have flourished, offering personalized care in a world dominated by large corporations. Read more>>

Khadijah J sarr

Growing up in the vibrant food mecca of New York City, specifically The Bronx, my childhood was enriched by an incredible array of culinary delights. The city’s diverse cultural tapestry allowed me to explore foods from various ethnic backgrounds—Jamaican beef patties, arroz con pollo, and cassava leaf stew were just a few of the flavors that broadened my palate. Read more>>

Justice Caldwell

My baking journey started in the quiet moments—late nights in the kitchen, experimenting, creating, and finding comfort in the process. It started as an emotional outlet. I never planned for it to become a business; I just loved making things that made people feel cared for. Over time, people kept asking for more—then asking if they could order. Read more>>

Ashanti Muhammad

Before I became a mom January 28th, 2024, I was a full-time small business owner managing an Airbnb Cleaning Service. Post-covid I seen an opportunity in the market and decided to capitalize on it. Within 45-60 days I was averaging $5,000.00 month, managing over 20 properties, with an arsenal of 5 cleaners in rotation. Read more>>

Joshua Leonard

I was born in Miami, Florida to a military family, and after Hurricane Andrew devastated the area, we relocated. From Miami, I lived in Alaska for several years before moving to Washington, D.C., and later to Biloxi, Mississippi. When Hurricane Katrina struck, I was evacuated to Atlanta, where I ultimately lost my home. Just one week later, my daughter was born. Read more>>

Sania Renae

I specialize in digital marketing. About a year ago I focused really hard on digital marketing and got my certification. After which I started applying for marketing coordinator positions and at the moment I worked at Publix and a Bookstore. I was really desperate for change and better honestly. Read more>>

Rashonda Harris

My journey has never been linear—it’s been layered, lived, and led by purpose. I started as a Black girl from the projects of South Philadelphia, raised in a non-traditional family structure that taught me resilience long before I understood the word. I learned early what it meant to be invisible and underestimated—yet also what it meant to rise anyway. Read more>>

Robert Long

It was 2005, when I was adopted in Gary Indiana by an Angel named Yvonne Tate Long, where I first was taught and shown Motherly Love and the Love of GOD. From then on my Spiritual and Educational journey began. From Elementary through 9th grade I Lived in Gary. Then I moved to Junction City Kansas to obtain a better education. Read more>>

Lillian Howard

My name is Lillian, but in the entertainment world I go by Angel Marie. I’m an upcoming actress and model based in Atlanta, stepping into a journey that feels both natural and brand new at the same time. I’ve always had a quiet, gentle confidence — the kind that doesn’t need to be loud to be felt. Read more>>

Aiko Guillen

I started my business because I’ve always loved customer service. When I was younger working in restaurants, the best part of my day was seeing people’s moods change just from the way I treated them. Watching someone walk in one way and leave feeling better always lifted me too , but I knew restaurant work wasn’t where I wanted to stay forever. Read more>>

Erika Kight

Almost 7 years ago I was ready for a career change. I wanted to dive deeper into sales and a role that would challenge me. I came into the world of roofing with zero experience in the industry, and not really knowing what to expect. The good thing about developing sales skills is they’re applicable from industry to industry. Read more>>

Mayor Shameka Reynolds

Shameka Sharell Reynolds, a unique blend of strategic acumen and compassionate leadership, is a second-term mayor of the City of Lithonia and co-owner of Tri-Cities Funeral Home. Read more>>

Malek Mayo

What follows is a gripping psychological and emotional war—a symbolic indictment of America’s historical exploitation of Black Americans under the guise of love, progression, and prosperity. Their home becomes a war zone, a courtroom, and a stage for buried truths. In a shocking climax, Ebony demands everything she deserves—spiritual, emotional, and ancestral. Read more>>

ANA CHABELA’ MAHONE

During covid I quit my hospital job to work on my skincare fulltime. My best sellers are youthful glow body oil & anti-aging cream. This was my passion; my calling & I take pride in it. In this business you must have tough skin & not let things get to you. Your priority is keeping things afloat & not feed into negativity. Read more>>

Tashia Tate.

Deep down I knew my entrance wouldn’t be too accepting being that this is a male dominated industry. I have had multiple setbacks, financially, physically and even mentally with the negative comments and even death threats I’ve received for what I deem as “just pursuing my passions.” Yet with all that has occurred I’m grateful to have grown passed and learn to keep my mind moving forward. At times I’ve wanted to give up, however I start to think about the other young women that I don’t know that I could be inspiring to follow their passions despite the adversity. Read more>>

Carl Jamal Rumsey

I was born into a world defined by absence. My father was never a presence, and my earliest memories are shrouded in the chaos of my mother’s extreme addiction, trauma, and a life spent largely behind bars. She was a hurricane navigating her own childhood wounds, and the resulting environment was often toxic, often harmful. Yet, she loved me fiercely, doing the absolute best she could with the broken pieces she held. Read more>>

Kyle Korelishn

My interest in entrepreneurship really started with my Dad. He built his business from scratch with an incredibly strong work ethic, and I saw firsthand what hard work and being able to forge your own path looked like. Growing up I also really enjoyed filming & editing videos and being able to affect all different parts of the creative process. So the industry and niche I’m in happens to be a personal passion. Read more>>

Tiera Gray

I’ve always been a creative problem solver and, since high school, have been teaching myself how to use creative-tech tools to make things that tell stories for myself and the people around me. That is what lead me to my professional career as a consultant at a marketing and design agency and where my story really began in 2019. Read more>>

Alex Hamberger

Since I can remember, connecting with people through music has been as constant as my heartbeat. Over the course of my life, it’s this steady pulse that has taken me from the Midwest to the West Coast, across to Atlanta and back to Southern California, and presently back again in ATL. Read more>>