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.
Journee Johnson
I’ve always been drawn to growth, creativity, and self-expression, especially through movement and storytelling. While I built a career in healthcare and became a registered nurse an experience that taught me discipline and resilience. Dance was always something I kept close and personal. Read more>>
Mo Wisdom
My name is Mo Wisdom and I am a Jamaican-American artist, researcher, and cultural worker based in Atlanta, GA. My visual mediums of choice are typically digital art programs, magazine collage, and acrylic paint on canvas. I have 8+ years of experience doing art and graphic design, and 3 years as a social media strategist and manager. Read more>>
Martavis Johnson
Visited a art gallery and seeing photos and thought to myself what if I can make those images on my own Read more>>
Tara Hamberger
I didn’t set out to start a company. I was just trying to get through something that felt overwhelming and deeply personal. For most of my career, I worked behind the scenes helping organizations build systems that still function when things get complicated. Read more>>
Jodi Craine
I became interested in photography when I was in high school and decided to major in it in college. When I had my daughter, my husband bought me an SLR digital camera so I could document our family. My passion quickly came back, and grew into a business. I now specialize in high school seniors and love every minute of it. Read more>>
Dr. Virginia Hinton
My Journey My journey has never followed a straight or easy path—but it has always been purposeful. I earned my high school diploma nearly eight years after I was supposed to graduate. From there, I pursued nursing, fully committed to building a life of service and impact. Just one to two months before graduation, however, I was unfairly dismissed from nursing school. Read more>>
tarae wilborn
My Lash journey began with my mom and aunt conversing which lead to my aunt offering to teach me lash extensions. I had to fly all the way from O’fallon, IL to huntsville. After the class, I wasn’t as consistent as I should have been but I was always lead back to the skill. Read more>>
Ciara Freeman
January will be 10 years since my mom passed away. My mom was my rock and my very best friend. She was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2006 and went into remission in 2011. In December of 2015 she began having slurring of her words and numbness in her legs. I suggested she make an appointment to go and see the doctor. Read more>>
Blade Hudson
I’m a multi-instrumentalist and music producer originally from the Mississippi Delta. My background is rooted in the blues, my grandfather was a Chicago musician jniwn as Little Addison affiliated with Chess Records and my great uncle Eddie Shaw was the bandleader for Howlin Wolf as his saxophonist. Read more>>
Brittany Lambert
I started writing in my teens, but didn’t pursue my dream to be an author until my early 20s. I started publishing in 2016 but took a hiatus as I moved states, and embarked on another journey to motherhood. Read more>>
Daryl Patrice
I began doing improv in 2018 in my hometown of Miami, FL at the advice of a friend. I fell in love with it immediately, but noticed there wasn’t a lot of Black improvisers in the community. So I co-founded the first all-Black improv team in Miami and performed with them through the pandemic. Read more>>
Jackiem Joyner
I was born in Norfolk, Virginia, but grew up in Syracuse, New York. I started playing saxophone at the age of 14. My music teacher, Mr. Adams, had me playing in different groups in high school, and that’s where I built my foundation on the horn. After high school, I moved back to Virginia. Read more>>
Marnay Bennett
My story began as a college student who couldn’t always afford professional self-care experiences like getting my makeup done. Instead of seeing that as a limitation, I took the initiative to learn how to do my own makeup. As I practiced, I fell in love not just with the artistry, but with how it made me feel, more confident, empowered, and expressive. Read more>>
Corey Baker
I am writing to share a transformative story that embodies the resilience and potential for change within our community. As a Sumter South Carolina native, my journey from armed bank robber to community mentor and author represents a powerful narrative of redemption that could inspire your viewers. Personal Journey My life story began in Sumter’s challenging streets. Read more>>
Alonzo Julian
My journey did not begin with trophies, titles, or recognition. It began with failure. Early in my college career, I flunked out. I lost my direction, my stability, and eventually my place to live. I experienced homelessness at a time when I was supposed to be “figuring life out.” I had every reason to give up, and honestly, many people expected me to. Read more>>
Alexandra Mbuthia
Funnily enough I’ve always loved movies, but as young child had never imagined this is what I’d be doing. I remember forcing my friends – they loved it – to watch Wet Hot American Summer (2001) every Sunday after choir practice, as I’d point out new jokes and physical gags. Read more>>
Aniya Seymonè
My story starts with me at 22—fresh out of a broken relationship and moving back into a home that already carried its own fractures. October 2024 felt like a reset I didn’t ask for, but one I clearly needed. I was told I had no ambition. No real skills. Nothing that would help me survive, let alone thrive, in this world. Read more>>
Dominique Skipper
I’ve always had a natural passion for sales and connecting with people. About 11 years ago, I started working in sales at One Love in Ford City Mall, and it was something I truly excelled at. When that opportunity came to an end, I transitioned into teaching with CPS, where I spent several years learning, growing, and serving others in a different way. Read more>>
Ami Patel
I’m a first-generation American, born and raised in Georgia to parents who immigrated from India. They built their lives in hospitality, running motels and hotels, and some of my earliest memories are rooted in those spaces. Read more>>
Katie Landers
Art has always been my gateway to healing and finding meaningful connection to others. When I discovered that I could help facilitate this process for others, there was no choice about what I would do with my life. I became a fully licensed therapist and credentialed Art Therapist and have had opportunities to work with many amazing people. Read more>>
Jane Han
My journey began with something very simple—doodling. During class, I would sketch with pencil on Post-it notes or draw on my friends’ shoes out of boredom. My mother noticed these drawings early on and recognized my artistic instinct, which led her to encourage me to study abroad in the United States. Read more>>
Sosa Avenue
I started on Seventh Avenue is Saint Louis, MO, with very little but made a way out of what seemed to be no way! Read more>>
Wade Kehoe
My story started 16 years ago when I threw a rave birthday party for myself in my parents backyard I took home sound equipment we had around the house and Frankensteined them together so I could play music off my laptop. Read more>>
PAPRIKA
PAPRIKA has always been a part of me since I was a child. I grew up loving music and performance thanks to my mother. I enjoyed watching her sing and blast music while she would clean the house. Read more>>
Briana Richel
Young Outlaw Music was built directly out of my own experiences—and frustrations—as an artist navigating the music industry. I went through the trial and error, the pitfalls, and the reality of learning everything the hard way. I don’t think most people truly understand how much work it takes to be an artist today. Read more>>
Angela Reliford
I identify as a creative artist, writer, storyteller, advocate, and entrepreneur. My journey began with modeling and content creation, but it quickly expanded into faith-based work and advocacy. Read more>>
Grace Carter
My path into this work hasn’t been linear. It was shaped by movement, reinvention, learning to trust myself and listening to what felt necessary at each stage of my life. I started dancing young and dance was always what made me felt most grounded, alive, and connected to my true self. Read more>>
Kiuana Dean
Before real estate, I was working a corporate job in Downtown Atlanta. On paper everything looked fine but deep down I knew I wasn’t where I was supposed to be. I wanted to be in a field where I could truly help people not just show up and collect a paycheck. I prayed and asked the Lord to place me where I belonged. Read more>>
Izzy Pinto
Well where do I begin? Atlanta is a place where dreams can be made into reality. The last few years I became a local Atlanta stand up comedian and traveled all around the country telling jokes. Then I went and fulfilled another dream and became a successful Real Estate agent. Read more>>
Stephanie A. Dorcely
As a kid watching behind the scenes of music videos on MTV and movies on HBO always fascinated me. Although I thought it was cool I never really imagined myself as an actor. Fast-forward to 2021 in the midst of the pandemic with Covid when the world was trying to get back to being normal I visited a church. Read more>>
Taylor Sublett
I was born and raised in Aiken, SC until I was 18. I really credit a lot of who I am to where I grew up. I have small town values and really close with my family. I then moved to Charleston to attend the College of Charleston. This is where I really fell in love with food and wine. Very easy to do there. Read more>>
Rachel Menzoian
In 2017, I was struggling to make ends meet as a single mom. I decided to start seeing clients one afternoon a week. Some weeks, it was 1 client; some weeks, it was 4. I quickly realized how much I missed seeing clients. When the pandemic hit, I exploded overnight. Read more>>
Lisa Alembik
I’m a native Atlantan and have lived in and around the city for most of my life. My mom is Venezuelan and my father was French, so being born in Atlanta is both happenstance and good luck. Artmaking is what I do and who I am. I don’t feel like myself if I haven’t been drawing or making things. Read more>>
Kaleb Mitchell
I’m originally from Franklin, Louisiana, and dance was my first real entry point into creativity. It taught me discipline and how to communicate emotion through movement. From there, acting became the natural next step and eventually the center of my creative life. I went to the University of Mississippi and earned my BFA with an emphasis in acting. Read more>>
Fly Ty
Fly Ty’s entrepreneurial journey has been defined by creativity, innovation, and a relentless drive to push boundaries. He started out in the music industry, burning and selling CDs, carving out his space in a digital era while mastering the art of hustle. Read more>>
Sheryl/Sheila Kindred/Hannon
In the early 2000s, our mother was diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s. As caregivers, mothers, wives, working women and business owners we made sure everyone else was taken care of while quietly neglecting ourselves. Our lives revolved around responsibility, leaving little room for self-care, health checkups, or mental and emotional wellness. When our mother passed away in December 2017, it became a powerful wake-up call. Read more>>
Cyndi Harvell
From early childhood, I’ve loved art, books, and writing. At 8, I would fill notebooks with drawings. At 15, I was filling notebooks with poetry and short stories. And when I left my hometown to study graphic design at the University of Georgia in Athens, I decided to also channel that artistic passion into music (singing and songwriting). Read more>>
Matthew Smith
The Covid pandemic hit, and the factory I worked at laid off most employees. I took all of my savings out of the bank and bought a welder and some hand tools and had some yard signs made. I started building custom metal railings, driveway gates, and did welding repairs out of my 2 car garage at my house. Read more>>
Alexandria Johnson
I started Prissy Potions while working a corporate insurance job. It began as a creative outlet—I was making body care products for myself and sharing them with coworkers, and the demand grew quickly. A major turning point came when I sent products to Tabitha Brown and Choyce Brown. They both shared Prissy Potions on live, and that exposure brought in a wave of new customers. Read more>>
JOHN Metzdorf
I got started making memes about theme parks in 2020, just before the pandemic hit. During this time theme parks were widely closed, and I feel like people were drawn to my content as a way to escape. My memes were characterized as being sometimes political, somewhat cynical, and occasionally heartfelt. Read more>>
Carrington Ware
I’m currently an adjunct professor and multidisciplinary artist working with illustration, video, textiles, and installation. I think one early aspect that shapes my current practice is how much I remember myself when I was a shy little girl with a very big, whimsical, dreamy imagination. Read more>>
Nancy Davordzi
My journey started with a deep love for food, culture, and community. I began by opening Fireside Jamaican Restaurant with the goal of creating a space that felt like home while serving authentic Jamaican cuisine. What started as a single location grew into a multi-location restaurant in metro Atlanta, built through consistency, long hours, learning from mistakes, and staying committed to quality and service. Read more>>
C. Paul Anders IV
My journey to this point has been shaped by experience, intention, and an unrelenting commitment to creativity. Becoming a creative director and producer in Atlanta wasn’t a straight line—it was built through years of hands-on work, problem-solving, and learning how to lead creative teams and projects at scale. I often describe myself as a Creative Surgeon because my role goes beyond execution. Read more>>
Phallon Foxworth
I’m originally from Detroit, MI and initially moved to Atlanta to attend Spelman College. My experiences with therapy and my love for the show Criminal Minds as a teenager led me to know I wanted to work in the field of psychology. Read more>>
Tatiyana Sinkfield
Growing up, I dealt with ongoing acne scarring and eczema, and finding something that truly worked for my skin often felt frustrating. Most store-bought options were either too harsh or filled with ingredients I didn’t feel comfortable putting on my skin. Even many products labeled as “natural” still fell short. That frustration led me to start making my own body butter. Read more>>
Ryan Pernice
That interest took me to Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration and later to New York City, where I worked with Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group at a new restaurant called Maialino. Those experiences shaped how I think about restaurants, not just as vehicles to deliver food and service but also as systems where every decision, from menu design to floor layout, affects how guests and employees feel. Read more>>
La’Von Bruno
I’ve been deep in the music since I was 13, and for me, my process always starts with a pencil and my journal. That’s where the lyrics come first, and the beat follows. Over the years, I’ve released several projects and mixtapes, with the whole ‘Thank You for Your Patience’ featuring Busta Rhymes being my most successful to date. Read more>>
Chimere Trimble
Always knew I wanted to be an Attorney never imagine things would take shape the way it has. After law school I returned to South Georgia where I was raised and believe it or not obtain extensive legal experience from being a Staff Attorney to three Suoerior Court Judges simultaneously, one of which later became a Court of Appeals Judge for the State of Georgia. Read more>>
Mona Glenn
I started Regal Seniors Resources after spending more than three decades caring for patients across almost every level of nursing—beginning as a Certified Nursing Assistant and working my way through LPN, RN, MSN, and ultimately earning my DNP. I also served 3 years in the United States Army as a 16 Tango. Read more>>
Alex Ryan
I started my journey as a single mom raising my daughter, navigating life with determination, curiosity, and a desire to do the best I could with the lessons I had been given. Life wasn’t always easy, and I had to learn many things along the way, from managing challenges to figuring out how to create a life that felt intentional and meaningful. Read more>>
Amy Moreau
I am, first and foremost, a mother to 4 amazing children, dedicated entrepreneur and wine expert, known for my unique approach to wine education and travel. Following a career shift in 2010, I began planning for my future business. Read more>>
Nicole Crenshaw
I’m an Army veteran, creative entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary performer whose journey began in fashion. After leaving the military, I started my career as a high-fashion runway model in Augusta, Georgia, later walking in major shows including New York Fashion Week 2015 and being featured in national magazines. Read more>>
Sarah Drake
In high school, I was trained as an opera singer. I had an incredible voice teacher (Zach Krieger) and mentors who really supported and encouraged me as a singer. I thought I might go to college to pursue a career in classical voice, however after one summer program, I started to realize the potential toll that being a professional musician would have on me. Read more>>
DURRELL DOVE
I started photography in 2017 , just kinda been doing ever since . I use to model and just kinda had a fascination with how photos are taken so I picked up my first camera in late 2017 and fell in love Read more>>
Inger Smith
Originally from Houston, Texas, I grew up in a restaurant family. My mom owned a small, fine dining establishment in the high rise where we lived. I worked my way through college in different cafes and restaurants but really began my career in New York City at The Cleaver Company, a catering business, working under the amazing Mary Cleaver. Read more>>
Rodney Smith
My story is simple. My love of food came from my family. Both sides always were in the kitchen as southerners that as always. So I would be in the kitchen with my aunts and the grill and smoker either my uncles and dad. Read more>>
Patrick Cheng
I started my journey by stepping into a struggling restaurant during the pandemic, at a time when many businesses were closing their doors. With a background in operations, logistics, and technology, I focused on rebuilding from the inside out—streamlining workflows, tightening costs, and modernizing systems that were outdated or inefficient. Read more>>
Louisa Owusu
My journey into fashion began with a deep love for design and craftsmanship long before I had any formal training. I started by laying my own garments onto fabric to cut patterns, teaching myself the fundamentals of construction through hands-on experience. That process helped me realize that fashion was more than a hobby, It was what I truly wanted to pursue. Read more>>
Jamiah Mott
My journey into salon ownership began with a simple but powerful belief that hair can change how people feel about themselves. At the age of twenty-one, I opened my first salon, and I have now operated successfully for three years. I did not grow up with exposure to business formulas, investors, or formal entrepreneurial guidance. Read more>>
Felipe Mejia
I was born in Medellín, Colombia and raised between cultures, cities, and seasons of movement. My family moved to New York City when I was young. Shortly after we moved to Atlanta Suburbs. After College I moved back to NYC for 9 years and then I bounced back and forth along the East Coast for a couple of years. Read more>>
Keecia Pittman
When I was a little girl, between the ages of 8 and 10, I first learned the definition of the word entrepreneur. From that moment, I knew it was the path I was going to follow. I remember thinking to myself that I would one day own my own business, simply because I didn’t want to spend my life working for someone else. Read more>>
LaSaundra Hewitt
My name is LaSaundra Hewitt, and my story is deeply rooted in experiences that began in elementary school and followed me all the way through college. For years, I endured persistent bullying that slowly eroded my self-esteem and sense of identity. What many people didn’t see were the internal battles that followed—depression, suicidal thoughts, and the belief that I wasn’t enough. Read more>>
Mariya Taher
Sahiyo began in 2015 as a conversation among five South Asian women who were committed to ending female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), a form of gender-based violence and a human rights violation, within their community. The organization has since grown into an internationally recognized non-profit, utilizing dialogue, education, and collaboration to empower communities and drive social change. Read more>>
Marc Raby
I came to this work through a deep belief in the power of art to tell the truth about who we are. From early on, I was drawn to storytelling, performance, and spaces where people could gather and see themselves reflected with honesty and dignity. Over time, that passion grew into a commitment to building platforms for artists whose voices are often overlooked. Read more>>
Jenna Puszewski
My story starts with a young girl who grew up with a camera attached to her hand. I don’t remember much from my childhood, but I do know I was always waiting for the next time I could sneak my mom’s Palm Pre Smartphone and record myself talking, dancing, singing, etc. Read more>>
DestinyDaChef
Destiny Da Chef: A Journey of Healing and Inspiration From the vibrant stages of Richmond, Virginia, to the bustling music scene of Atlanta, Destiny Da Chef has woven a remarkable journey of music, healing, and empowerment. Starting her musical career at just 15, Destiny quickly made a name for herself. Read more>>
Wayne Smith Jr.
Yes of course. I started my journey in film doing background acting in 2014. I was an extra on this show called,” Game of silence”. Read more>>
Fabiya Sankar
My sister and I were always obsessed with getting things monogramed and even talked about getting a small embroidery machine to customize our clothes and start a sister business. But we never followed through with it. We were young in college and it was just a ‘what if’ idea. Read more>>
Tenisha Campbell
GoldenWay started with the elderly. While caring for older family members, I saw how difficult it could be for seniors to get safe, reliable transportation — and how often dignity and patience were missing. Simple trips to appointments shouldn’t feel stressful or uncertain. Those real-life experiences shaped my path as a founder. Read more>>
Anna-Claire Cables
I’ve loved all things art since a little girl, and my first medium was mechanical pencil. I loved sketching Disney characters and soon graduated to acrylic paints in middle school. I was introduced to oil paints in high school, and was blown away with by how many different techniques there were with oil paint! Read more>>
SHANNON BALENCIAGA
AnnAga Luxury Skincare was born from a lived understanding of refinement, resilience, and ritual. Long before the brand existed, I understood luxury not as excess, but as intention, how you care for yourself, how you move through the world, and how you protect your peace. My background spans creativity, entrepreneurship, and community leadership, spaces that demand both visibility and endurance. Read more>>
Ella Cyr
Hair has always been a huge part of my life and my expression. It goes even deeper for queer people. I started doing and experimenting with hair and makeup when I was about 8, I really wanted blue koolaid dip dyed hair. I grew up in the acting circuit which could be very fun but, didn’t allow for much outward creative expression with your appearance. Read more>>
Kenneth Menefield
I was always into gaming and from a very young age when I received my first console it was like it was meant for me to game. I always wanted to talk gaming and talk to those that had a hand in gaming or were just like minded in their love for gaming. Whether it be art, musically, graphically, storytelling wise, etc. Read more>>
Courtney Rae
I started my career as a curve model, which gave me my first real experience in front of the camera through commercial, print, and e-commerce work with brands such as JCPenney, Academy, Francesca’s, Mary’s Bridal, and Calypsa Swim. Modeling helped me build confidence, understand branding, and learn how to perform naturally on camera, which eventually led me to pursue acting more seriously. Read more>>
Gillian ROYES
Some people have a short and direct route to where they are today. Mine is exactly the opposite since I’ve always moved as the opportunities and my will — should I say my gut — directed me. In high school in Jamaica, I could only see past the next class, the next exam, and I focused on that, little else. Read more>>
Alecia hill
Lost in the Shadows began as survival—but it became an awakening. I started in a place many people quietly endure but rarely name: grief, emotional loss, fractured identity, and the slow disappearance of self beneath trauma, love, and silence. On the outside, I was functioning. Read more>>
Kaelion Voss
I didn’t start with a big plan. I started with feeling. Growing up, music was the one place where I didn’t have to explain myself. It was where I could sit with my thoughts, my doubts, my contradictions, and let them breathe. I wasn’t chasing fame or numbers, I was chasing understanding. Understanding myself. Understanding love. Read more>>
Ansley Wall
Hi, Im Ansley. The creative behind the camera. I’ve been a photographer for the majority of my life and have since dipped my toe into every genre of photography from wedding photography to senior portraits to maternity photos and everything in between. Read more>>
Paolo Dalla Zorza
The first Paolo’s Gelato opened in Atlanta, Georgia during an ice storm in 1999. Owner, Paolo Dalla Zorza – a native of Treviso, Italy (not far from Venice) – was born into a family of Chefs and Pharmacists. He graduated from the University of Parma with a degree in Veterinarian Medicine. Read more>>
Winston Bartholomew Holder III
I’m Winston Bartholomew Holder III, Founder, Owner, and CEO of Bartholomew’s Gold (BGoldNYC). I grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, where creativity, survival, and ambition coexist. I earned an accelerated architecture degree from Howard University, but once I entered the professional world, I realized the industry was built on limitation—cost efficiency over imagination, and credit flowing upward, not to the creator. Read more>>
Darren Paltrowitz
I started out writing for local newspapers, zines, and websites while still in high school, alongside interning for the manager of Superdrag, The Zambonis, a pre-fame Rick Beato, and a pre-fame Nick Raskulinecz. Part of it was wanting access—free CDs, concerts, and the chance to interview musicians and comedians I admired. Read more>>
Erica Hardiman-Eskridge
I didn’t start out as a school owner. I started out as a woman who just wanted a chance. I was once the student who didn’t have the money, the childcare, or the support to attend college the traditional way. At the time, my options were limited—but I refused to give up. Read more>>
James Youngblood
The idea to start my first business was born in an unlikely place—while sitting in a tent in Afghanistan. I had long been interested in lawn maintenance, and after returning home, I turned that interest into a lawn maintenance company that quickly found success. Read more>>
Herve Dor
I didn’t come into insurance the traditional way. Like a lot of people, I found my way here by accident. I originally set out to work in law enforcement—I was driven by wanting to be the change I wished I’d seen after the deaths of Trayvon Martin and others. I was even hired by two police departments. Read more>>
Dalton O’Connor
I didn’t set out to become a dog trainer. Honestly, it found me. I had just gotten out of rehab and knew I had to change my environment—my patterns, my surroundings, my life. One day, I took my family dogs to an animal hospital that had a Playcare attached to it. Something in me felt pulled to that place. Read more>>
Casey Del Valle
I’m Casey, Brooklyn-born, purpose-driven, and built by perseverance. I started with nothing but belief, a deep love for culture, and a willingness to show up when no one was watching. Before the titles, before the rooms filled up, there were years of unpaid work, late nights, self-funded events, and learning everything the hard way. Read more>>
Georgui Kassaev
My story begins in Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia, where my early view of work, independence, and entrepreneurship was shaped by my father Igor Kassaev. He instilled in me a deep respect for self-employment and for treating time as the most valuable and irreplaceable resource we have. That perspective has guided nearly every major decision I’ve made since. My childhood was anything but typical. Read more>>
Dr. Tiffany Sayles
I was born and raised in Alabama. When my parents divorced at a young age, it shifted everything about my home life. My mother worked tirelessly to provide stability for me and my older sister, and her strength shaped so much of who I am today. Read more>>
Shemika Bussey
I always was creative as a child, even though then I didn’t know what that meant. I would draw cartoons, trace them and do arts and crafts. My grandma Louise Brookes would save me cartoon papers because back then they would be in Sunday Comics area. From then on I would enter art contest in elementary school and explore all the arts. Read more>>
Hello My Name Is The band
The story of Hello My Name Is started simply—with three musicians and a whole lot of potential. Originally, the band was made up of Ron, Ralph, and Daniel, playing together under the name Three Double D. The chemistry was there, the energy was strong, but one crucial piece was missing: a singer. They played, they jammed, but they knew something wasn’t complete yet. Read more>>
Kimora McCord
I originally started doing my own hair at 7 when I taught myself how to braid on my dolls. That led to me doing my own hair to cut down expenses & allow me to have styles I wanted as a child. Read more>>
Thomas Alford
I’m Reverend Thomas Alford, Founder and CEO of Blue Lotus Ministries Inc., a federally recognized 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit serving Georgia and surrounding communities. Blue Lotus Ministries was born out of personal hardship, faith, compassion, and a deep calling to make sure no one feels forgotten. My journey wasn’t easy. Read more>>
Amber Brookins
I’ve always been drawn to creativity, even before I understood why. Around the age of 13, I taught myself graphic design using just my iPhone. Creating became more than a hobby for me—it became an outlet. It helped me express emotions I didn’t always have the words for and gave me confidence during seasons when I struggled to see my own worth. Read more>>
Yung Rip
My Journey in Music I started recording music when I was 15 years old. I met a friend in middle school who had access to a small recording setup, and instead of just watching, I paid attention. I took mental notes, went home, and built my own little recording space at my mom’s house. Read more>>
Full Circle Farm Sanctuary
At Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, care is not a moment in a resident’s life—it is a lifelong promise. We are their forever home, committed to adapting to their needs throughout every stage of their life cycle, regardless of age, ability, or medical condition. Here, residents are met with personalized care, freedom, and the ability to simply live as themselves. Their journeys don’t end at survival—they go on to inspire transformation, reshaping the way people understand and relate to farmed animals everywhere. Read more>>
Tatiana Gibs
Born and raised on St. Martin, Tatiana grew up in a family with self-taught culinary talent. Inspired by their legacy and driven by a deep love for education, she pursued her studies abroad with the goal of returning home to uplift and educate others. During her college years, she founded Edible Sensations By T, laying the foundation for what would become a respected brand. Read more>>
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>>
