Dacari Jarod Middlebrooks is a Native of Atlanta, GA. He’s a huge advocate for human development, and a chief catalyst for social, and cultural change. He received a B.A. in Mass Communications with a concentration…

  Deirdre was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI and moved to Nashville to attend Tennessee State University. She graduated with a BA in Psychology.  She always knew that she had to have a career…

Quiteka “Teka” Moten is the Executive Director of the Caregiver Relief Program of Middle Tennessee.  She is a native Memphian and graduate of the University of Tennessee- Knoxville.  Teka is a certified Dementia Practitioner, Coach, and Trainer. …

Tequila Johnson is the co founder and Vice President of the Equity Alliance, a Nashville-based grassroots non-profit that seeks to equip citizens with tools and strategies to engage in the civic process .Through her involvement in…

Marcus Johnson is an alto saxophonist rising through the ranks of the Smooth jazz scene. As a product of the great music capital of the world – Nashville, Tennessee – Marcus developed his passion for…

  Lydia Dumas, a Detroit native, is employed with Vanderbilt University Medical Center as an Associate HR Business Partner, in which she focuses on HR Consulting, analytics, and building strategic partnerships with VUMC colleagues. She…

Melissa is a wardrobe stylist and freelance journalist living in Nashville, TN. Helping women find their true style is the primary goal of her writing and styling. Currently she is the editor-in-chief of Nashville’s first…

  Courtney Hale is a husband, father, financial literacy advocate, social entrepreneur, speaker and writer. Courtney grew up in a family that was spiritual, loving and generous, however his family virtues could not protect him…