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.
Mugdha R
I have never focused on physical activity / workout and nutrition, till last year. Since then I have formed a habit of taking care of my body and I am proud of it. Read more>>
Alicia Johnson
The public version of myself is absolutely real. I have several different sides of me as do anyone else. I pride myself in my authenticity, I’m very outspoken, I’m not hard to get along with at all. I’m also a very humble person, and I care a lot about people and things that matters to me. I will give someone the shirt off my back. Read more>>
Anna Bryant
In 2026, I’ve decided to close the illustration and design sector of my business and focus fully on my personal portfolio and studio work. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time but always hesitated because that side of my business has been a significant source of income. The idea of letting it go has honestly been pretty intimidating. Read more>>
Brittany Futrell
The things that suffering taught me are priceless and I wouldn’t trade those lessons for anything. Suffering taught me that with God all things are possible and that if God is for you and protecting you nobody and I mean nobody can harm you. Read more>>
Morgan McKenzie
An absolute defining wound of my life, that trumps previous wounds, is the deep scar in the center of my right eye that obstructs about 90% of the vision in that eye. My days of having 20/20 vision are no more. October 3, 2023, I was involved in a serious car accident. Read more>>
Bonnie Lawrence
My husband and I just returned from a two-week honeymoon across Greece and Italy, and it was crazy. Honestly, it’s been the highlight of this year. Read more>>
Shanice Stephenson-Walcott
I hope people say that I lived with unwavering faith even when the world leaned toward what was trendy, or popular, I stayed rooted in who God called me to be. I never wanted to blend in or compromise my values just to fit what made sense to others. Read more>>
Junior Gomez
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was someone who followed the crowd. I wanted to fit in. I wanted to be liked. I shaped myself around what I thought people wanted to see, trying to please everyone instead of listening to my own voice. Read more>>
DAVIS88
Before the world told me who I had to be… I was a kid from Rockingham, NC who loved sports and music. I played several sports growing up and like many, dreamed of playing professionally. Every sport had its own soundtrack and I would put on headphones before games. Music and sports were always connected for me that way. Read more>>
Hannah Cutts
People often assume we’re “just people in dresses showing up to parties.” If only it were that simple. At Reserving Royalty, the costumes (while very impressive) are actually the least impressive part of what we do. And for context, each custom gown, wig, and accessory set averages around $2,000 per outfit. That’s before cosmology, photography, meticulous styling that make our looks stage-ready and storybook-accurate. Read more>>
Jessica Laure’l
The relationship that most shaped how I see myself is the one I had with my mother. It wasn’t always easy in fact, it was often painful and complicated. Growing up, I didn’t always feel the love, support, or understanding I longed for, and that left deep marks that took years to recognize and heal. Read more>>
