Jehanne Gipson is a fashion designer from Chicago, IL. She has a background in music and dance and has always had an eye for the arts and a drive for exploring opportunities to showcase her creativity. This includes consulting for fellow entrepreneurs in staging natural hair care products, strategizing for a community outreach program, and…

Rodrick Minor is a Mississippi & Louisiana native. He’s a poet, visual artist, and grits aficionado currently residing in Charlotte. Rodrick is a four time member of the Baton Rouge National Poetry Slam Team, the 2015 Baton Rouge Grand Slam Champion, Red Stick Regional Slam Team Champion and a member of the 2016 Philadelphia National…

Hello! I’m Salem, a girl from the midwest who likes to make things up. I’m intrigued by human nature, storytelling, novels that make me feel something, the power of words, and a good bottle of hot sauce. I believe that everyone has a story to share, and I want to make sure the stories of…

Hi, my name is Nikki King. I’m 27 years old, from the south side of Chicago. I’m an alum of Columbia College Chicago with a background in screenwriting and film editing. I’m looking forward to starting my career as a copywriter.