Life, Lessons, & Legacies

Through the work we do we are incredibly fortunate to find and learn about so many incredible local artists, creatives and entrepreneurs. Their stories, the lessons that they’ve learned and the legacies they are building inspire us beyond words. Below, we have highlighted a few of those amazing folks and we hope you’ll check out their stories and their responses to some of the fundamental questions the help form the foundation of our lives and careers.

Adeiza Usman

My journey started in Lagos, Nigeria, where creativity was part of everyday life — from the colors of the streets to the flavor in every meal. After moving to Georgia, I began to explore two passions that really define who I am today: food and photography. Read More>>

Chamille Gathing

In order to communicate effectively I always ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding, listen without interrupting, be mindful of my body language, tone, and facial expressions. Read More>>

Rev. Dr. Katharine Steele

Personally, I cannot overstate enough the importance of having a Spiritual Director as well as a therapist to walk alongside you when you find yourself in an unsavory work environment. Read More>>

Karyn Youso

Let’s start with, I am a divorce attorney. But when I started practicing divorce law, I was married. Unhappily, but married. I think I stayed married as long as I did because every day in my practice, I listened to the stories of very unhappy people. The facts of their lives almost always seemed worse than mine. Read More>>

Vanessa Collazos

As someone who works in a creative field, it’s easy to get overwhelmed when you’re creating content for 10–20 brands every single week, week after week. When I start to feel that way, I do the opposite of searching for more inspiration online – I go outside. It’s important to detox, to let go, and to find inspiration from real life. Read More>>

Krysana Maragh

Art is supposed to be fun. It’s a simple concept but because my art is also my work that idea gets lost. The fun part arrives in short bursts and most of the process is laborious like any other job. Read More>>

 

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