Southern Atlanta’s Hidden Gems

Jozaida Morris

So, I’ve always been in salon environments and decided very young that this would be the path for me. Without friends and family supporting me at the beginning of my journey I wouldn’t have got the opportunity to take models at the beginning and grow my career to what it has become today! Read More>>

Rhondaja Denine Howard

With dedication and patience trusting the process can be the hardest. I wanted to be a representation for every young mother who doesn’t have a support system. I am living proof that you can have the career and the life you want all while being a mother. I am now a multimedia journalist in Jonesboro, Arkansas…I always used to say I will be your next black female journalist…& now almost three years later I am your next black female journalist. Read More>>

Lindsay deOliveira

We both needed sleep. I bought every pacifier I could get my hands on. What I didn’t know then was that the pacifier industry will gladly market features that are inadequate and unsafe. It led me to create Soothe Beginnings. Our newborn babies deserve safe pacifiers that work, and parents deserve peace of mind. Read More>>

Caroline Reber

I have been creating for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I could most often be found doing one of two things: exploring outside in nature or drawing and painting whatever nature inspired. I loved to illustrate my books, and to depict peaceful scenes in nature using whatever creative mediums we had in the house; graphite, charcoal, or acrylic paints. Read More>>

Kenisha Darden

It underscored the importance of flexible work options that can accommodate the unique demands of caregiving and family responsibilities. This realization sparked my motivation to create a solution not just for my family but for a broader community in need. Read More>>

Christal Judge

I have always had a niche for making things easier and practical for the people around me, and now I charge them for it lol! I have been an active Certified Administrative & Clinical Medical Assistant since 2013 and I have had the opportunity to travel the country on assignment in my capacity. In my travels, I found myself hoping to bring some of the resources and new views on life back to my hometown to spread some ELEVATION locally.  Read More>>

Symya Williams

I’m grateful to share my story of evolution with you all, as a kid from the urban southside of Atlanta to a single mom thriving with her own virtual assistant firm. I stand as a symbol of a rare find, a true Atlanta native who has grown and transformed.  Read More>>

Kim Saunders

My mission has always been to inspire and lift others up, and I’ve been doing that for over 20 years as both a licensed Psychotherapist and a yoga educator. I have a passion for helping others to find their strength, joy, and serenity through movement and therapeutic techniques that help them balance their nervous system and feel embodied. Read More>>

Will Jaxx

My relationship with Music started at a very tender age. My father was an avid Music lover and critic. As a toddler, I was immersed in a beautiful soundscape that was created by a diverse array of Soul and Jazz influences. Luminaries from Al Green to Earth, Wind, and Fire, Tom Browne, Oscar Peterson, and the Modern Jazz Quartet were heard daily in my home. Read More>>

Hermon L. Woodall

Artist Hermon L. Woodall being naturally gifted by the Most High was born May 11, 1954 in Flint, Michigan. I have been married to my beautiful wife April Calhoun-Woodall for 31 years. To this union, three children were born Caleb, Joshua, and Rose with one special grandson, Gianni Woodall.  Read More>>

Keionna Burton

I got into the Entrepreneurial world at an early age. I was 16 years old when I opened my jewelry business. It went very well and from there, I have been able to open my tutoring and mentorship business along with my commercial cleaning franchise. Read More>>

Qween Qweezy

I am from New Orleans, and I moved to Atlanta to pursue my music career. I have been performing and making music for almost five years now.  Read More>>

Shaquin Thomas

Sometimes, I wrestle with changing the name of my business and getting a new logo, but then I start thinking about how I started my business and came up with the name. My father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on March 6, 2017, and her life changed forever.  Read More>>

Dr. Mechelle Roberthon

My journey began in Alexandria, Louisiana where I was born and went to school from K-12. On a whim, during my senior year of high school, I applied to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, Louisiana (76 miles from my home). Read More>>

Dr. Joseph Fowler

Dr. Joseph Fowler became a chiropractor due to his personal experience with the benefits of chiropractic treatment. After witnessing his father’s improved health and extended lifespan as a result of chiropractic care administered by a cousin, Dr. Fowler developed an appreciation for the value of chiropractic treatments. This experience inspired him to pursue a career in chiropractic medicine and leverage the science and techniques of chiropractic care to promote holistic health and wellness for individuals, families, athletes, and car accident victims. Read more>>

Rebecca Bateman

I got started just a laptop and a desire to create products and services for people who needed things to help promote their businesses and events. I have always liked creating things and decided to turn it into a business. Read more>>

Omolola Elliott

I grew up in a family of nine, consisting of my parents and six siblings. My dad, originally from Nigeria, came to the United States on a school visa. During my childhood, I witnessed my parents struggling in various aspects, particularly financially. We were living in poverty and relied on government assistance. Despite our difficult circumstances, my parents always made the best of what they had, and we were grateful for what we received. Read more>>

Haley Tucker

I had dreams of starting a YouTube channel for years! I finally went for it and uploaded my first video in April of 2022! Now, I only wish I had started sooner! What really held me back was worrying about what other people would think. Big mistake! I finally realized I wanted to share what I loved through my creativity, passion for content creating and editing! The little community I’ve built is small, but I’m so proud of it! I thought no one would want to watch my videos, so I am truly so grateful for every view! Read more>>

Lee Robertson

I grew up in Oklahoma City in the hood so the culture was just something I automatically had in me. Our neighborhoods were full of crime hustling and prostitution. Hip Hop music was all around me and I was drawn to it, so one day in OKC I was tripping on acid at my homies house and the Funkmaster flex instrumentals were playing on his radio so I started flowing to it freestyle and my homies were tripping out.  Read more>>

Keith and Amanda Kraft

We are K&A Theatricals, a Broadway Performing Arts Company born in Hollywood and home in Georgia. We are also professional actors, Keith and Amanda Kraft. Our theater company is run out of our home studio in Stockbridge, but we take our students and performances all over the country. Our students have performed in National Tours at Disney World, Six Flags Over Georgia, the GA World Congress Center, The Ashland Theater in Alabama, The Jennie T Anderson Stage and The Attic Theater in Los Angeles. As professional actors, we have performed in over 30 musical theater and dramatic productions in Los Angeles, New York, Virginia, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. We have the mission to help everyone find their spotlight by educating and inspiring actors and singers of all ages. Read more>>

Joseph Walker

The journey started back in 2013 when I started my Youtube channel and in 2019 when I started taking producing music more seriously. I posted over 100 beats in that year and making beats was always a hobby of mine ever since 2003. As time progressed, I decided to jump out of my comfort zone and become a business owner. Of course, I was nervous, but I made the jump. At first, my business name was J Walk Productions, but after doing a business name lookup, I saw a lot of companies with the name J Walk Productions. So it’s back to square one. Read more>>