David Richards: Mixing Leather & Soul
Photos by Sidekick Studios “Put your soul into your craft.” Watch strap maker David Richards relocated to Bedfordshire, a rural county in the East…
Vontélle: Eyewear for Everyone
Tracy Vontélle Green and Nancey Harris, co-founders of Vontélle. Photo by Matt Frisbie “Bring function and beauty to the ordinary.” In French, Vontélle translates…
Heather Marie: You Are Not Alone
Keith Cephus Photography “No one can take away your destiny.” In May of 2021, Heather Marie Van Cleave won the title and crown as…
Khadijah Smith Wants To Help Improve Your Health
Photos by Denitra Smith “Use food as a medicine.” Khadijah Smith helps those who cannot help themselves mentally or physically. “I worked as a…
AirOn: Face Masks Meet Smart Tech
From left: Kadeem Joseph, Diallo Sambury, Alim Williams, Shane Garraway, Ramon Parchment. Photo by Nicole Coard. “Innovate above and beyond.” AirOn was created by…
Tawn Williams Leads With Her Heart
Photos by Tiffanie Lister Photography “Heal the world with your gifts.” Tawn Williams is the mother of two girls, a healer, and an empath…
Ciarra Morris: Fitness Champion
Photos by Samia Minnicks Photography “Be your greatest cheerleader.” Ciarra Morris is a fitness champion. She uses her gift and passion to help people…
RichWine RVA: Developing Your Palate
Kristen Gardner Beal and Lance Lemon, co-founders of RichWine RVA. Photos courtesy of RichWine RVA. “Explore without expectations.” Lance Lemon and Kristen Gardner Beal…
Pietro Tomajer’s Dazzles Watch Collectors With The Limited Edition
Photo courtesy of The Limited Edition “The watch is the most intimate object a person can possess.” Italian native Pietro Tomajer is the founder…
Nic King’s New Cereal Brand Empowers Youth
Photo by Nic King “Black health matters.” Nic King has always seen himself as being an innovator and disruptor. During the 2020 summer of…