Hidden Gems: Local Businesses & Creatives You Should Know

Every day we have a choice. We can support an up and coming podcaster, try a new family-run restaurant, join a boutique gym started by a local fitness champ or we could keep giving away our money to the handful of giants who already control so much of our commerce. Our daily decisions impact the kind world we live in; if we want a world where small businesses are growing and artists and creatives are thriving then we should support them with our time, money and attention. We’re proud to highlight inspiring creatives and entrepreneurs each week in Hidden Gems series.  Check out some of our latest local gem features below.

Amir Kanaan

I was in Syria when the war started. I was afraid for my family. I took them and went to Jordan. We stayed in Jordan 10 years but we had no chance for a job or citizenship. That’s why I wanted to come to America. When I came to America, I started with anything but it wasn’t very good. Read more>>

Nasia Reese

I started as a happy-go-lucky child, but experienced significant changes and challenges growing up, including my parents separating, my mother’s illness, and religious experiences that taught me public speaking while also exposing me to religious abuse and emotional neglect. After two teenage pregnancies and later placing two more children in adoptive custody, I began a deep journey of self-discovery. Read more>>

Lakerra Lawson

I actually started The Kourts ATL as a hobby. I’m a former collegiate athlete who transitioned into education and became a teacher, but eventually I left teaching because I wanted to pursue my passions more intentionally. I missed basketball, and I missed having that connection to the game, so I decided to create something of my own. Read more>>

Bilaya Jackson

My name is Bilaya. I’m a licensed esthetician, professional makeup artist with 10 years of experience, and a style consultant. I also work in real estate as a luxury leasing agent here in Atlanta, GA. I’m originally from Syracuse, NY, and since moving here in 2019, the journey has been nothing short of amazing. Read more>>

Maria Venzant

Pretty Princess really started because of my daughter, Jordin. I wanted to create something for her that felt special, girly and magical, but I also wanted it to be about more than just being pampered. I’ve been an entrepreneur since 2005, but Pretty Princess has always been different for me because it’s personal. Read more>>

Kathleen Cormier

I am the co-owner of Couture Planet, a woman-owned business based in Lynn, Massachusetts. Lynn is a gate-way city with a history of manufacturing located about 10 miles north of Boston. Couture Planet creates fashion handbags from recycled newspaper. Our bags are eco-friendly, fun, topical, and historical. Couture Planet began as a recycling project about twelve years ago and has grown into a viable business. Read more>>

fae symphony

I started out singing in church and school choirs and talent shows as a child. I was always finding ways to include music in my life. I found every opportunity to get myself on stage even back then. It always felt right even when I was anxious or scared. I always knew deep down that this is what I wanted to do. Read more>>

Heather Steele

My art began in a meaningful time—supporting my son through chemo. Then, on one of the hottest Texas summer days, my daughter Ali’s wedding opened a new door. In my art, I do a lot of molding with Italian clay, so molding fondant—or a faux version—felt natural. Ali wanted these stunning park photos, but the reception was later. Read more>>

Ty Kelly

It all starts with my faith in God. I built a career, a family, stability, and what looked from the outside like a successful life. I spent years establishing myself professionally, eventually building a six-figure career in clinical research. I was ambitious, responsible, and very good at creating structure. Then my life changed. Read more>>

Iesai Adams

My journey has been one of self-discovery, creativity, and learning to embrace every part of who I am. As a Deaf and Hard of Hearing individual, I grew up navigating a world that was not always designed with people like me in mind. Read more>>

Ashley Landrieu

I’m a proud native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and my love of storytelling started early. One of my earliest memories is watching *Quest for Camelot* on my family’s old television and being completely transported by it. I remember wanting to create that feeling for someone else—to tell stories that let people step into another world, even if only for a little while. Read more>>

Sir Daniel

I may not be ‘from’ here, but I won here! 35 years later, Atlanta is my home. I matriculated through high school, college and the school of hard-knocks in the ATL streets. I spent 20 plus years fighting for a career in radio that landed me the position of producer on the fastest growing morning radio show in Atlanta. Read more>>

Darnell ‘Tha Bishop’ Hughes

My story really starts with learning how to reinvent myself. I’m originally from Illinois, and before music became my profession, one of the biggest chapters of my life was serving in the U.S. Army. That experience taught me discipline, resilience, leadership, and how to keep moving forward even when life doesn’t go according to plan. Music, however, has always been a part of me. Read more>>

Almalik El-Amin

A dark season turned into a purpose to help others heal. I’ve always found joy in making people smile. Through my dark season I shed all the mask, and stepped into my authenticity. Now people from all over the world are following me. It’s kind of surreal to be honest. Read more>>

Matt DeFoor and Paul O’Brien

On April 23, 2026, Matt and Paul became 50/50 owners of RDS Automotive Inc. Matt and Paul have been part of the RDS family for years. Together with Julia “Buddy” Reynolds, they are carrying the RDS legacy forward while making thoughtful improvements, including extended hours, a refreshed shop aesthetic, and even better service for our customers. Read more>>

Joi Schweitzer

My story has been anything but a straight line. I actually started my aviation career as a flight attendant, I realized I didn’t just want to serve on the airplane—I wanted to fly it! So I went back to school, learned how to fly, built my hours, and eventually became an airline pilot. Read more>>

Justin Robinson

Photography has been part of my life for a long time. I actually started more in fashion and portrait photography, so a lot of what I learned early on came from working with people, styling, lighting, and figuring out how to create a feeling in one frame. As I got older and started traveling more, my eye started changing. Read more>>

Julianna Toney

My love for the arts began as early as I can remember . I’ve been doodling and drawing since I was a child. I’ve been making mixes and playlists since I was in high school. I studied Art and Theater at Valdosta State University; focusing on painting, graphic design, costume design, and fashion. I became Creative Director a fashion show each year at the school. Read more>>

Sharod Williams

I grew up middle class as the youngest child in my family. Some people assume that being the youngest means you’re spoiled, but that definitely wasn’t my experience. Being the youngest meant that whatever my older brother couldn’t fit anymore became mine. For most of my childhood, I wore hand-me-downs, and honestly, I hated it. Read more>>

Dr. Eddie Gordon

I don’t think my experience has been any different than anyone else’s. We all have experiences that shape who we become. For me, I made it my mission not to chase a particular position or title. I’ve always looked at life as finding different ways to serve people. Read more>>

Jewann Hunt

My artistic journey started when I was around 8 years old, drawing from comic books and cartoons. I got serious about sharing my art and my art career in 2015 when I did my first art festival in Savannah GA. Read more>>

Shandin Muldrow

Even since middle and high school, I’ve always been known for being funny, fashionable, and knowing how to utilize social media. When going into college, I had no clue what I wanted to do. I just knew I loved fashion. Influenced by creatives like Virgil Abloh, Kanye West, and Solange–I decided to major in Fashion Merchandising at the University of Kentucky. Read more>>

Angel Jordan

My name is Angel J., and I’m a graphic designer whose journey began in the classroom as a sophomore in high school. What started as a simple interest quickly grew into a hobby, a passion, and eventually a full-fledged freelance graphic design business. While I’m incredibly grateful for how far I’ve come, the journey hasn’t always been easy. Read more>>

KAMAL AL-ADIL

Hello I am Kamal AL-ADIL… Founder of KAA ENTERPRISES. I AM, a jack of all trades living testimony. I started with being born raised in Harlem NYC sharing that experience in Atlanta, GA. This upbringing helped me develop a strong relationship with education entrepreneurship and leadership. Read more>>

Sylvia Emuwa

My husband and I originally built our business around a laundromat and a detergent product we believed in. Then the landlord forced us out of our space to make room for a bar, although we were profitable — and around that same time, I experienced a miscarriage. It was a lot to absorb at once. Read more>>

Sara Lewis

The idea for Willow River Head Spa started about a year ago. I had just turned 50; I was healing from a divorce I didn’t want or see coming; my autistic son had recently experienced a terrifying mental health crisis; and I was managing a Home Depot store with about 200 people—not the kind of job you disconnected from at 5 p.m. (or ever). Read more>>

JADE NICOLE MCDONALD

I have always been a singer, dancer, and a musician. That sounds weird to say since I started at such young age, but it’s true! I started dancing when I was four years old if you consider toddler dance ‘dancing’ haha, but by the time I turned six I got serious. I trained in ballet, jazz, tap, etc. from the ages of 6 to 16. Read more>>

Tyreesha Hubbard, DNP, CPNP-PC

Can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today? As the oldest of six children, I carried a lot of responsibility at an early age and helped raise my siblings, as many firstborn daughters do. I was an empath by nature, deeply concerned about the well-being of others. Read more>>

Rousawn Dozier

Today, I’m a husband of 15 years to my high school sweetheart and a father of three incredible kids. I’m also blessed to be the founder of Legacy Leadership Group, an international leadership development and consulting company where we help organizations develop stronger leaders, build healthier teams, and create cultures where people can thrive. Read more>>

Breyanna Thomas

I started my journey as an esthetician while I was in college. At the time, I was simply looking for a second stream of income and a way to make extra money while pursuing my education. So, I began to do lashes. I never imagined that what started as a side hustle would eventually become my passion and my career. Read more>>

Enjolique “Lique” Banks

I’m Enjolique Banks, professionally known as Lique—a Detroit-born, Atlanta-based Christian R&B singer-songwriter, mother, nurse, and creative entrepreneur. My story with music started long before I ever thought of myself as an artist. I grew up singing in church, surrounded by gospel music, while also falling in love with the R&B and soul music I heard outside of church. Read more>>

Miranda Malone

Welcome to LifePrint Photography, Where We Pose Out Loud! My name is Miranda Malone and I’ll be your creative eyes! As a young girl I watched my father capture endless numbers of breathtaking memories with friends and family. He was always our designated family photographer for any and all family gatherings! Read more>>

Ray Williams

My journey started over 10 years ago with something that was simply a hobby. I’ve always enjoyed creating and bringing people’s ideas to life, but over time, that hobby grew into a true passion and a successful business. Today, many people know me as “Bannerman” because banners and custom signage are a big part of what I do. Read more>>

Robert Carter

It all started before the pandemic. My children were involved in AAU basketball and football, and we were constantly purchasing team shirts and apparel. While we wanted to support their teams, we weren’t always impressed with the quality of what we were buying. During the pandemic, I mentioned to my wife that I wanted a Cricut machine and a heat press. Read more>>

Devyn Grounds

I grew up between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, and I honestly can’t remember a time when I didn’t love hair. My grandfather used to let me put barrettes in his hair and then pay me with coins from his pocket. I learned to braid from my mom and the gymnasts she coached who babysat me, and I loved accompanying her to the salon. Read more>>

Corey Marshall

My story is really a ‘fish-out-of-water’ story. I was born in Brooklyn to Jamaican parents, grew up as a second-generation immigrant, and spent a lot of my life navigating different versions of identity and belonging. My fellow children of immigrants can understand what it feels like to be told I’m “not Jamaican enough” while not being ‘American enough’ by American society. Read more>>

Chinelo Aniekwu

My story is really one of continually allowing myself to evolve while staying connected to the things that have always mattered to me—creativity, service, representation, and making an impact. I’m an Atlanta native with Nigerian roots from Enugu State, and I’ve always been drawn to creative expression. Read more>>

Drill

Drill was started back in late 2024. I (Nick) was looking for an outlet for my emotions and my psychiatrist recommended that I start a creative outlet to help regulate many of my negative emotions. I found an amazing guitarist (Davis) through a mutual friend and we just started writing. Read more>>

MaKayla Vallot

My story really began in Chicago, Illinois, where I was born, before my family eventually relocated to Georgia when I was a child. Growing up, I was an extremely shy and quiet kid—very much a kind-hearted bookworm who loved to stay in my own little world. Read more>>

Tatianna Anesa

Well, it all started back in 2008 in Killeen, TX when my best friend, at the time, encouraged me to audition for Seussical the Musical. This production is where little Tatianna Anesa found her love for Theatre. Read more>>

Leslie Castrejon Juan Ortiz

The idea was just that, an idea. I, Leslie, really love coffee and grew up drinking cafe con leche. As I got older, I started getting into lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, etc. Over the past few years, we noticed a lot of coffee shops popping up in and around Atlanta. My friends and I would go to a few to try them out. Read more>>

Brandon Bass

I learned by doing. I didn’t wait until I knew everything, I started creating, made mistakes, learned from them, and kept improving. Every project I’ve taken on has taught me something different, and each experience has helped me grow both creatively and professionally. Read more>>

Just Jay

I got started in Charlotte. When I first began doing comedy, people told me it would probably take three to five years before I started getting paid. I got my first paying gig four months in. They told me it could take eight to ten years before I started headlining. I headlined my first show nine months in. Read more>>

Aaliyah Mallard, PharmD

I’ve been a pharmacist for nearly 20 years, and entrepreneurship was definitely not where I thought my career would take me. I graduated from Florida A&M University with my Doctor of Pharmacy degree, completed a pharmacy practice residency, and went on to work in several different areas of pharmacy, including hospital and health-system pharmacy, medication management, managed care, and formulary management. Read more>>

Jen Ramirez

I was born with Arthrogryposis. It’s a physical disability that limits my arm and leg movement. Because of that, painting with my hands caused me pain, but I didn’t want to stop. So one day I picked up a paintbrush with my mouth and started creating.. Read more>>

Tyler Dorsey

Task Queen Services started from my natural passion for helping others bring their ideas to life. I’ve always been the person people could come to when they needed help getting organized, planning their next move, creating something, or simply figuring out where to start. Read more>>

Joselyn Morris

I became a Georgia commissioned Notary Public in 2020. The opportunity came when a really good friend of mine, Frida of Vim Rise Financial Services, suggested the idea during Covid. Read more>>

Summer Sanders

I did not grow up thinking I would become a hairstylist. It was not until my junior year of high school that the idea of pursuing a cosmetology license was even an option. At that time in my life I was on track to thinking I would pursue a degree in childhood education. Read more>>

Howard Ray

My name is Howard Ray, I’m an unsigned model with a passion for art of all forms. From painting to sketching, modeling & acting. With poetry and written word becoming new additions. Since my young days expressing emotions was hard for me due to the constant words that were recited to me “men don’t cry” with joy being able to tell you how I feel. Read more>>

Talia Wurtzel Hirsh

I fell in love with pottery in college as an art major, but as it was, bills had to be paid. In 1995 one of my brothers (Ethan Wurtzel) and I opend Twain’s Billiards in Downtown Decatur, GA. Read more>>

Johnna Earl

My journey really started with fashion. I went to school for Fashion Design and Marketing, and while I loved the creativity behind design, I eventually realized I was more drawn to the storytelling that happens through style than I was to creating the garments themselves. Read more>>

Jaymz Onion

I paint bathtubs. I left home at 13 and apprenticed to a boat building and repair shop in the Caribbean. I was exposed to travelers from all around the globe and soaked it up like a thirsty plant. When I wasn’t working at the boat builders I was creating Art and selling it to the tourist shops. Read more>>

Jaday Garcia

Mind Body Restored was never supposed to become a business, I already operated a successful Insurance Public Adjusting business for years and never planned to start over. In fact, my plan was to semi-retire. It all started with my daughter. She had always been a healthy, active kid. Basketball was her thing, she was always running around, a straight A student. Read more>>

Connor Mason

My journey in the beauty industry started at a very young age. Ive always had a passion for hair and makeup, and when I was 16, l began working behind the front desk and as an assistant at Salon Arcaro-the same salon I’m fortunate enough to call home today. Read more>>

Idalia Wilmoth

My journey has always been rooted in creativity, identity, and a desire to help people see themselves and their possibilities differently. I was raised in a loving home with two parents who taught me to love Christ, serve others, and lead with compassion. My faith was never forced; it was something I witnessed through the way my parents lived and loved. Read more>>

Heather Felicetty

My path into the entertainment industry isn’t exactly traditional. I spent more than 25 years working in IT, systems and network engineering, where I learned to solve problems, build processes and understand how all the pieces of an operation work together. Music had always been an important part of my life, and eventually those two worlds came together when I founded Naked Glory Entertainment®. Read more>>

Sheilah Tritt

My story begins on a fifth-generation farming family in Marietta Georgia, where the seasons shaped the rhythm of our lives. Fall was especially meaningful. It was harvest season, when family, friends, and neighbors gathered to share food, laughter, stories, and gratitude and for God’s blessings in all we grew that year. Read more>>

Christine Fowler

I’m Christine Fowler, and Pieces & Peaches really started in a much smaller way than anyone could have imagined. In 2019, I started Pieces & Peaches out of our home with a neighbor. Shortly after, she moved away, and we let the business go dormant. Read more>>

Laurie Sanii

I grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (yes, hometown of Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth) and always felt like I was more of a creative than technical person. As a kid, I had my dad use our Super 8 camera to film little movies, casting myself as lead. Read more>>

Coach Kamshuka

My journey has really been about turning lived experience into purpose, and purpose into platforms that create impact. I’m Ugandan-born and have spent much of my life navigating different cultures, countries, and communities. Those experiences shaped the way I see the world and, ultimately, the work I do today. Read more>>

Marissa Hood

My story is still being written and I honestly believe I’m just getting started. But if I had to stamp date an origin it would be April 22,2021 the day I was officially license in ministry at my church Embassy City. Read more>>

Andre Reyes

My journey started DJing sporting events like Dyckman Basketball, where I learned how to read a crowd and control the energy. From there, I moved into clubs, parties, and artist shows. That versatility became the foundation for The Zookeeper and Welcome to the Zoo—a brand built around bringing hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, and dance music together. The Zoo has something for everyone. Read more>>

Ugochi Onwuzuruike

I started my career in healthcare as a registered nurse and currently work in a psychiatric hospital setting while pursuing my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Working in psych has shown me firsthand just how mentally and physically demanding healthcare can be. Read more>>

Nick Lewan

Sure. I grew up in a small town just outside Atlanta, already sensing I’d end up performing one day. Music found me at a young age. I started as a drummer, and before long, singing and performing followed. Through high school I toured the Southeast with a performing group, which built stage confidence and gave me invaluable touring experience at a young age. Read more>>

Jad-Évangelo Nasser

Cultural curiosity. Period! That’s what got me to where I am today. Growing up in a small village in Lebanon, later exploring my Palestinian roots, my connection to Haiti, and eventually being embraced by my ‘adopted’ Puerto Rican mother, I learned early that my identity was never going to fit neatly into one box. Read more>>

Nikol Grigorova

I was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and moved to London when I was 18, which really shaped me into the independent and curious person I am today. My background is in theatrical and film art, and I’ve always been drawn to storytelling and performance. Read more>>

Varick Brown

Bee Sweets started in 2017 from something I genuinely enjoyed doing—baking and creating desserts for family and friends. What began as a hobby and a creative outlet slowly turned into something much bigger as more people started reaching out and trusting me to be a part of their special occasions. Read more>>

Danielle Saleh-Montgomery

My name is Danielle, and I’m 34 years old. My story begins in Brookshire, Texas, where I was born, and at 12 years old, my family relocated to Lawton, Oklahoma, where I grew up as a Texoma girl. I’m the third of four children, and growing up, I always felt a little different. Read more>>

Megan Sundquist

I started tie dying in college for fun because I loved how wearing tie dye made me feel like I was at the beach – my favorite place- a place where things were easy, relaxed, fun, and bright! I wanted to share that with others so I started uploading pieces onto Etsy and created a brand that organically developed into what it is today! Read more>>

Rhonda Loerzel

My career has never followed a perfectly straight line, and that is one of the reasons I became a founder. For most of my adult life, in one way or another, I have been in and around sales and marketing. Read more>>

Chanelle Kirlew

I started cooking because I grew up surrounded by food. Growing up in a West Indian house hold (Trinidadian / Jamaican) the dinner table was a regular communal space of mass amounts of flavor and love. My great grandmother encouraged my independent cooking. She let me start making pancakes, then to frying my own eggs for breakfast to start working with fire. Read more>>

Brittany Manuel

I went from being the gifted straight-A student to being a 3x college drop out. I was a focused pre-med student, turned frequent party-goer. I was one of those students who stayed registered long enough for financial aid to post, if you know, you know. But everything changed once I had my son. Read more>>

Kayla Sanders

My story has really been one of growth, adaptability, and becoming more intentional about the woman and life I’m creating. I didn’t start with everything perfectly mapped out, and I think there’s something beautiful about that. Read more>>

Alexandria (Allie) Lopez

The Pretty Petal Pusher LLC was born from something simple… my genuine love for beautiful flowers and my desire to experience the joy I always wished someone would give me romantically. I realized that, just like many opportunities in life, I have the ability to create my own fate, shape my own destiny, and give myself the beautiful things I want and deserve! Read more>>

Darrielle Evans

I am a software engineer and technical content writer exploring the intersection between beauty, customer service, and technology. My interest in tech goes back to Florida State, where I was originally enrolled in Computer Criminology. I took my first C++ class and fell in love with it. But the coursework got harder, and I was working two jobs to support myself through college. Read more>>

Alex Daughety

My story really began in 2016. After more than 30 years in the corporate world, I returned to my tech career following cervical spine surgery. On paper, I was back to work and moving forward. Internally, though, something had shifted. Read more>>

Janice Hollis

I was born in a very small Georgia town, Hazelhurst, Georgia. Population 3,699. I grew up with exposure to music, sports, and a strong love of reading. I was that kid who would at least try a new venture once. I hated the idea of not knowing what could be. Read more>>

Andre Wood

I started photography on November 9, 2024, at Chapel Hill Middle School. At the time, I was simply looking for a new hobby. A friend of mine bought me a camera, I purchased the lens, and I decided to give photography a real chance. Read more>>

Brittney/ Stephanie Pugh/ Berry

BeLush started with two best friends, Stephanie and Brittney, whose friendship has spanned more than 10 years. Like so many of our conversations over the years, this one started with our families. We wanted skincare we could confidently use on our own children, products that were natural, nourishing, healing, and made with ingredients we could truly trust. Read more>>

Lexi Brooke Smith

My journey to becoming an actress, content creator, and model has been anything but traditional. My first experience with performing was actually in second grade, when I played Ruby Bridges in The Ruby Bridges Story for Black History Month. I was an extremely shy kid, so the role was partly meant to push me out of my shell. Read more>>

Jared Jones

My initial roots in everything media-related came from watching my dad edit for our church’s media ministry as early as age 3 or 4. He had me help with recordings here and there, which grew into working with cameras as I got older and developed a new love for it. Read more>>

Sheena Gates

I’m Sheena Gates a writer first but also an editor and consultant for self-published authors, business’s, and institutions . My company Gates Creative Group started in 2012 in Philadelphia where I’m originally from. I was an editor and worked as a freelancer for a while until I moved to Atlanta in 2018. Read more>>

Maurice Carter

Non-profit involvement was important to me for most of my 34-year professional career in IT, but retiring in 2015 freed me up to take a larger leadership role in organizations focused on things I care about. Read more>>

Comedian TJ

I started telling jokes on Twitter while I was in high school and got a good reaction online. I started roasting Michael Blackson on Twitter as well, which led to me writing some jokes for his YouTube channel. That experience made me realize I wanted to take comedy seriously, so I started doing stand-up at 19 in 2013 in Atlanta. Read more>>

Jennifer Orr

I didn’t set out to start a literacy company. Eyewords really began at my kitchen table. I was teaching kindergarten at the time, and my oldest daughter was in first grade. I could see how little engagement there was in some of the reading practice she was bringing home. At the same time, I was seeing similar challenges with young learners in my own classroom. Read more>>

Aaniyah Adams

I am from Jackson, Mississippi, and my creative journey started at a very young age. Around the age of nine, I discovered how much I enjoyed designing. I remember watching my mom sketch and seeing her drawings hanging up, which inspired me to pick up a pencil and start creating my own work. Read more>>

Finnley Likens

My photography journey started in my junior year of high school. At the time, I was studying theater at an arts school, and I decided to buy my first camera. I didn’t really know where photography would take me, so I started by shooting school events-musicals, fashion shows, and anything else I could find. Read more>>

Dray Holland

I was born and raised in Georgia, and leadership has been a major part of my life for more than 20 years. My professional leadership journey began in 2004 with Target. Read more>>

Audette Player

I’m Dr. Audette Player, creator, host, and executive producer of Actors Got Next Up!, America’s first competition reality series created specifically for aspiring actors. My journey into entertainment is unique because I actually started in education, where I spent years helping students recognize their potential and pursue their goals. Read more>>

Desire Sessions

Before becoming a content creator, I spent years in solitude, rebuilding after losing almost everything I loved. I didn’t want to be seen. I wanted to disappear. I was in a very dark place when I felt God speak to me: **“Get your camera and go.”** That was all the direction I had. No plan. No map. Just faith. Read more>>

Andres Moncayo

I started my career in design and illustration, driven by a love for drawing and visual storytelling. Over the past 16+ years, I’ve had the opportunity to work across advertising, branding, illustration, animation, and video games, gradually growing from a designer and illustrator into an Art Director. Read more>>