Meet Jessica Lynn

Today we'd like to introduce you to Jessica Lynn. Jessica Lynn Hi Jessica, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory. I have been making music for as long as I can remember. It sounds cliché but I never chose this path in life. It certainly chose…

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Hidden Gems: Meet Kirsten Hartzell of Kirsten Hartzell Photography

Today we'd like to introduce you to Kirsten Hartzell. Kirsten Hartzell Hi Kirsten , we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. I first started my business when I was in college in 2016 but didn't decide to make a career path of it until 2020. Since then I have navigated the ups and downs of pursuing…

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Inspiring Conversations with Queen Muhammad of Madd Pop Records

Today we'd like to introduce you to Queen Muhammad. Queen Muhammad Queen, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? Hi. First let me say thank you for this opportunity. Let me introduce myself to your audience. My name is Morshica Bouldin AKA Queen Muhammad; Founder and CEO…

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Creative Pursuits

First dollar earned as a creative

Earning that first dollar is incredibly special and a moment many never forget. We asked some very talented creatives from the community to tell us the story of the first dollar they earned from their creative works. Renee Reid My first in-person sale holds a special place in my heart. While I launched my Mallorca Blues…

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Ideas

How can we prepare students for a more fulfilling life and career?

The number one thing we hear from entrepreneurs and artists and creatives when we ask them about their education is about how irrelevant it was to their story. Sure, some folks had wonderful educational experiences, but for many their experiences left them feeling ill prepared for life and their careers. So, we wanted to create…

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Rising Stars: Meet Adrian Mompoint

Today we'd like to introduce you to Adrian Mompoint. Adrian Mompoint Hi Adrian, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story. First thing I'd like to say is thank you for having me again and allowing me to tell my story on a deeper level for the readers on how I became…

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Strategy

How could you get to where you are today faster, with less capital, etc?

Helping more people thrive doing what they love or are passionate about means helping more folks learn from those who came before them and so we asked successful entrepreneurs, artists and creatives to tell us what they would do differently, knowing what they know now, if they were starting over. Hanni Egal The idea of starting…

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Creative Pursuits

When you know, you know: pursuing a creative career

We asked some insanely talented artists, creatives and makers to tell us about when they know they were going to pursue a creative career. Noam Peri I’ve been writing songs for as long as I can remember. I learned to write at a very young age and immediately used it as a tool for self-expression. Growing…

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Conversations with Hannah Schneider

Today we'd like to introduce you to Hannah Schneider. Hannah Schneider Hi Hannah, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself. My journey began in corporate America. I remember my first day at Salesforce, working in the finance department. I thought to myself 'if I have to do this everyday for the…

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Check Out Melodie Provenzano’s Story

Today we'd like to introduce you to Melodie Provenzano. Melodie Provenzano Melodie, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin? I grew up in Kinderhook, NY, with very supportive parents and terrific art teachers, who nurtured my desire to study art in college. I spent my sophomore year…

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