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<\/p>\nThe heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we\u2019ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can\u2019t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.<\/p>\n
Nabilat Sulaimon<\/p>\n
Every journey has a defining moment, and mine began nine years ago with a simple act of faith. My aunt asked me to style a gele for her one year old daughter a task I wasn\u2019t sure a toddler would sit through. To my delight, she did, and the beautiful photographs from that day sparked unexpected interest. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Shauna Fisher My journey has always been about so much more than hair. I have always been a creative person, and I discovered very early on that I love helping people feel good about themselves. That passion led me to cosmetology school, and I\u2019ve now been a licensed cosmetologist for 15 years. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Sharnique Green Washington I started out as a stay at home mom who was never really at home. I loved exploring Jacksonville with my family, and the more I discovered, the more I realized how much our city had to offer. I noticed that a lot of people my age, especially people who looked like me, didn\u2019t know about these experiences or spaces. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Patrick McGuire I specialize in, balloon animals, juggling, and magic tricks, im proud of the fact that I found a way to bring more attention to clowning, and help people realize there\u2019s nothing to be scared of, what sets me apart is I don\u2019t wear makeup, only a red nose and a beard and round coke bottle frame glasses Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jen Ruiz I am a full-time travel writer, content creator, and author. I started with a blog as a creative outlet and side project while practicing law. That led me to become a contributor for websites like Thought Catalog and Elite Daily. My articles did so well that they caught the attention of an editor at Paste Magazine who asked me to write for their travel vertical. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Tony Bunion, Jr I am originally from Havana, Florida, a small town just outside of Tallahassee. Growing up, I faced many challenges and obstacles that could have easily determined the course of my life. Like many others, I experienced difficult circumstances, financial struggles, and situations that often become generational cycles within families and communities. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Steele Earhart I was twelve when everything fell apart. My older brother Sterling was one of those people who lit up a room. Confident, funny, everybody loved him. He was my best friend, my mentor, my hero. On the night of February 13, 2014, he was driving from law school near our house, lost control, and hit an oak tree on our street. He died right there. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Andrew Sarowitz My journey into sports dentistry really began in professional basketball. After dental school and residency, I built my career as a general dentist before joining the medical staff of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Liberty as Team Dentist. This was from 2016 through 2022. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n KING LA 904 At the age of 14, I started making music in 2012 and now been making music over a decade now. My dad would buy recording software also the equipment for me to start the music journey. I got to where I am today for one is by God. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Donna Challender Our story started with our dog, Kodi. He was a beautiful 8yr old Husky Mix that suddenly couldn\u2019t walk. He was diagnosed with Canine Myasthenia Gravis. I was desperate for help. I reached out to my daughter\u2019s friend who happened to have a dog with the same disease. She suggested I join Canine Megaesophagus Support Group on Facebook. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n RC Perry I\u2019m a military wife, health advocate, trauma survivor, endometriosis and adenomyosis warrior. I began writing to escape reality when I was around eight years old and wrote my first book at 15. It was a cheesy high school romance that is still sitting in a manila folder somewhere. I never did anything with it. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Antonio Bolds My Name Is Antonio Bolds, Mostly Known As Yayo. I Started Doing Videography\/Photography About 5-6 Years Ago, Well Atleast Taking It Seriously. I First Picked A Camera Just Going Around With My Brother Jermaine Faison Better Known As DJ Offest As He DJ\u2019d His Events. It Start As Just Something To Do. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Brian Anderson Photography wasn\u2019t part of my original plan. I actually bought my first camera about five years ago to photograph the projects for my contracting business. At the time, it was simply a way to document and improve my marketing. I had no idea it would completely change the direction of my life. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Regina Forsythe-Tobin I grew in my grandparents family business and wanted to own my own business one day. I worked as a retail manager for serval companies and eventually worked my way up in the corporate world as a regional loss prevention manager and district manager. I left to pursue my own business. I took pottery classes in Virginia Beach where my husband was stationed. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Sharmalyn Bygrave A young single mom immigrant black American entrepreneur, I know a lot said there; however it encompasses me very well. Rebuilding from several setbacks, homelessness, separation from the military, divorce, you name it, I\u2019ve probably went through it. Blackballing, blacklisting from other larger agencies, as I said you name it. A refusal however to give up on the quintessential American Dream. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Della-Kate Flower For almost ten years, I have produced horror-themed burlesque and drag shows in Gainesville, Jacksonville, and Orlando, Florida. My company Purple Nightshade Productions, LLC, was born from a champagne-soaked brunch with two friends who were also interested in horror production. Read more><\/a>><\/p>\n Kaitlyn Farmer Today, I guess I\u2019m best known for being a model. It started with a digital camera and then a canon rebel and a dream. I was always bullied growing up for being ugly and one day my friend thought I was pretty enough to model. So I started amateur Photoshoots. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Kierra Reese Hello, my name is Kierra Reese, and I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Providence, Rhode Island, currently pursuing my BFA in Illustration at the Rhode Island School of Design. I have been making art my entire life, but in high school my focus began to shift, and I started using art as an outlet for my internal feelings. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Shanequa Minnis My name is shanequa Minnis and I\u2019m a Jacksonville Fl native , born and raised in the heart of the city. I started my company at the age of 19 , 9 years ago. Off the strength and idea of my godparents. During my senior year of highschool I was able to choreograph and teach dance numbers for my senior night in high school. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jannai Wilkins My name is Jannai Wilkins, and today I wear a few different hats. I am an entrepreneur and the proud owner of a home care agency in the state of Florida, Shareem\u2019s Touch Love & Care LLC. But today, I am stepping into another title that fills me with immense pride: Author. To be completely honest, I never thought I would become an entrepreneur. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Joey Jennings Eight and a half years ago, Voyage Magazine shared my story at a time when I was just beginning my journey into health and wellness. Looking back, it\u2019s amazing to see how much has changed. My path wasn\u2019t one I planned. In 2003, I suffered a serious snowboarding injury that changed my life. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Katherine Mueller I\u2019ve always loved the Post Office, and I have fond memories from childhood of going with my dad on Saturday mornings to look at the newest stamp designs and pick a few out. As I got older, the Post Office has consistently stayed one of my favorite places to run errands. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Anne Millaire I bought The Gilded Shell a year ago on 6\/12\/25 from my neighbor 2 doors down. She and her partner have had the business on hold for almost 6 months and were ready for the next step. I had helped my neighbor with her other business, and we stumbled upon discussing The Gilded Shell. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Sarah Luther I often describe myself as an engineer by training, an attorney by trade, and a cattle rancher by choice. It is a unique toolkit, but every single piece of it was intentionally acquired to defend and build the future of the family farm. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Casey Elise My journey started in South Florida with a church community and a father who believed in my voice. We formed a band just for the joy of it, playing charity events like the American Cancer Society\u2019s Relay for Life. That foundation of support gave me the courage to dive into the Northeast Florida music scene years later, which is where my world truly expanded. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Sophie Dare Dentiste I grew up surrounded by family farms in rural North Carolina, where I developed a deep love for the outdoors and the quiet beauty of everyday life. That appreciation for nature still inspires every painting I create today. I earned my BFA in Graphic Design from the University of Georgia and In the 1990s, I became a muralist throughout the North Florida beaches. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Rachel Kelly<\/p>\n I\u2019m Rachel Kelly, founder of Rachel Kelly Art. I created my brand with the intention to use my art to amplify faith, hope, love, and inspire others to create a ripple effect of good. In 2018, I graduated at University of North Florida with a Communications Degree and a concentration in Advertising. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Lacey Tyson Line dancing has been a part of my life for almost 20 years. Back then, every Thursday night you could find me out on the dance floor and it\u2019s even how I met my husband Jimmy at Bourbon Street Club. I grew up dancing ballet, jazz, and on the dance team at Bartram Trail High School, but line dancing has always had my heart. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Dryden Mills I serve as the Community Engagement Specialist with St. Johns Riverkeeper. My job entails leading our outreach efforts with adults and families in our community, mostly in Jacksonville but also within our entire watershed. The St. Johns River is 310 miles long, and its watershed takes up about 15% of our state \u2013 our job at St. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n April Blue-Moseley My journey started about 25 years ago. My mother was experiencing high blood pressure and kidney issues, so since I was the oldest of three girls, I became her caregiver. My dad was there to support me in any way that I needed, but he did not have patience for the frequent emergency room or regular doctor\u2019s visits. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Amber C. Chase, BCCC, CCLC, CPsy.D. My journey into counseling, education, and youth development began with a deep passion for helping young people recognize their value, purpose, and potential. Early in my career, I found myself drawn to working with children and adolescents who were struggling mentally, academically, emotionally, socially, or spiritually. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Meghan Holder Our Mother\u2019s Stewards had its beginnings in the spring of 2019 as a community beach cleanup that offered booth space for local business to showcase their organizations. The largest cleanup events are based around Mother\u2019s Day each year and started as a cathartic way for me, the founder, to handle grief in a way that was not self deprecating. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Natalie Novak I grew up in Cary, Illinois, and as a kid I was always interested in the arts because it was one of the places where I felt like I succeeded. One of my earliest memories is winning an award in Chicago for a drawing I did for a calendar cover when I was six years old. My parents still talk about it to this day. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Jadyn Shea I started my photography business when I was 18 after realizing the career path I originally planned wasn\u2019t going to work with my college schedule. I was studying marine biology, but I had always loved photography, so I decided to take a chance and turn it into something real. I honestly never expected it to grow the way it has. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n Joseph George My journey into arbitration and mediation has been built on a foundation of negotiation, problem-solving, and a genuine desire to help people resolve disputes efficiently and fairly. Before entering the ADR profession, I gained extensive experience in business negotiations, human resources, construction project management, and conflict resolution. Read more>><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. 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