De’Air Lewis-Culbreath was watching television on May 26 when he saw something that horrified him. The news of George Flloyd’s death at the hands of police shook him to the core. In that moment, the 24-year-old decided that he was going to take a stand against racial injustice, using his platform as the owner and […]
Brandon Corder has some timely advice for his fellow Flint-based entrepreneurs facing uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic: Stay passionate. Stay creative. Why anyone should listen to him is a no-brainer. As the CEO of the Beats x Beers music festival, the music and event producer has long been beloved and respected in the local community. […]
Tracy Palmer is a recognized change agent. Although she is best known as the owner of Trendsetters Productions, a local modelling and etiquette school, she’s also produced a series of well-attended empowerment events over the years. Her flagship events have included efforts like This is Me, an event which offers special needs youth and their […]
Ask Flint’s Damontai Richard how he would describe himself and there is no hesitation. “I’m a leader,” he says boldly. It doesn’t take long to realize that indeed the 23-year-old’s response doesn’t stem from cockiness, but a healthy sense of self-awareness. Or, that his proclamation is shared by many of his peers across the city. […]
Ask Flint singing sensation Shamar what his name means and he’ll proudly tell you: Leader. “I won’t ever change my name like some artists do for show business,” Shamar says. “Because of the meaning, and because it truly says something about the real me.” The 21-year-old is set to live up to his name at […]
In July 2016, Victoria Coronado’s dream came true. The Flint resident opened up Cocino Mio, a charming restaurant that serves up fresh, authentic Mexican food. “There are a few Mexican restaurants in Flint and the surrounding areas, but not one that offers the Mexican food that I grew up eating. Homemade tortillas, breakfast tacos, barbacoa, […]
Flint entrepreneur Kala Wilburn has given a lot of thought to what financial freedom looks and feels like. “The term financial freedom means living a worry-free life by being prepared financially for anything that in most cases would seem like an emergency,” the founder of the Fannie Lucille clothing line says. “It requires you to […]
He’s always on the grind. That’s the word from Grind 24/7 Founder Destin Julian’s growing cadre of loyal ‘brand fans’ and supporters . The approach certainly seems to be working for the young fashion designer whose devoted the last several years to establishing the Grind 24/7 brand, which fellow designers feel is among the “brands […]
Philip Loving is putting Flint on the map. The Walk N Art founder is getting ready to showcase his creations at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in February. It’s not the first time the Flint-based shoe designer will attend, but he is just as excited as he was last year. “It’s amazing. My success has […]
Well before Sheldon T. Banks became successful he promised himself one thing: He would never turn his back on Flint. And he has been true to his word. In fact, the Flint native is extending his footprint in the city through the expansion of one of his businesses, Serenity Funeral Chapel. For those who know […]