The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
Be Whitten 
I started creating content after moving from Metro Atlanta to Upstate South Carolina in 2023. I had already spent several years working behind the scenes in the film industry, but I’ve always had a passion for writing, entertainment, and—let’s be honest—making people laugh. Read more>>
Andrea Jahde 
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to own a business. As a child growing up in Nebraska, I was always picky about what I wanted to wear and created my own fashion aesthetic. Read more>>
Ciera Thomas 
Of course. CoolSCHoolLearning, LLC ® came into existence in the year of 2020. It all started with an idea of how to help parents access educational learning resources for their early learners that was fun and engaging. At that time, the world was in a difficult place and being able to print what we created from the comfort of your own home was key. Read more>>
Tashma Glymph 
Tashma Talks, LLC grew out of my passion for communication, connection, and helping people feel seen and understood. I have spent nearly 30 years working with children, families, and communities, with a background in speech and language, youth development, education, and sign language. Over the years, I saw how often communication barriers can prevent people from learning, connecting, and fully participating. Read more>>
Kelsey Lovett 
Eight years ago, yoga transformed my weight loss journey – not just physically,by unlocking what my body was truly capable of. As my practice deepened and my passion grew, so did a mission : to create a space where every body feels welcome. Read more>>
Alexandra Hanscome 
My journey in the culinary industry started with a passion for cooking and bringing people together through food. After attending culinary school and gaining experience in the industry, I knew I wanted to create something of my own. In 2017, I founded Philomena’s Catering Co., naming the business after my grandmother, Philomena. Read more>>
Domanique Keegan 
I’m Domanique, owner of Shadows & Shears. I recently celebrated 10 years of making my clients feel beautiful through hair and makeup. I specialize in bridal hair and makeup, tv and film as well as special events for all skin tones. 10 years ago I knew nothing but I was full of ambition. That ambition has carried me into rooms I could have never imagined. Read more>>
Brianna Hofmann 
I have always been an artist. It doesn’t matter what medium I’m working with, I’ve always had a love for creative expression. I am also a teacher at heart, and I spent seven years in public education teaching elementary art in high poverty areas of South Carolina. Read more>>
A.C. Daniel 
Artist Bio CSRA based artist A.C. Daniel has been drawing and painting just about as long as he’s been alive. He’s spent the last few years mastering his pen and ink style and painting murals when given the opportunity. Charcoal and pastel works are a big focus lately. A.C. Read more>>
Asia Suber 
Briarwood Eyewear was born from a vision I had long before the brand became what it is today. I started wearing glasses at just 10 years old, so eyewear has always been a part of my story. Growing up, I was familiar with visiting the eye doctor and choosing frames, but as I got older, I began to realize just how expensive glasses could be. Read more>>
Courtney Colangelo 
I’ve been a baker for nearly two decades, spending most of those years working in other people’s bakeries and learning what it means to make something with your hands, day after day. Read more>>
Jayme Harris 
I always wanted to help. I have known that from the beginning. The path taken to get there… different story. I shed away from my gifts plenty of times. With space taken to heal through my own challenges, I am confident enough to walk fully in my path. Read more>>
Suzanne Mayfield
Sweet Tea Salon was brought together by my business partner and myself in October 2005. We each had over 10 years experience in the Salon Industry. Our Mission at Sweet Tea Salon is to provide the highest quality of service in our industry while working in a professional team atmosphere with a commitment to our, education, community, and environment. Read more>>
Shiquita Kendle 
My journey into entrepreneurship actually started during COVID, right before I left my career in healthcare. While I was exploring different business ideas, I came across the virtual assistant industry and immediately thought, “You know what? Read more>>
Sunset Black 
Sunset Black is a South Carolina–based country rap artist who entered his first rap cypher at 17, beginning a musical journey rooted in Southern hip-hop, and high-energy live performance. Since then, he has shared stages with artists like Tech N9ne and worked with Bubba Sparxxx, Bezz Believe, YMCMB, Lil Wyte, and more. Read more>>
