I didn't grow up with connections or a clear path into creative work. What I had was a dream, faith, and a stubbornness that wouldn't quit.

I earned my BFA in Photography and Graphic Design from Valdosta State University, graduating cum laude while growing my family, running a photography business, founding a local art gallery, and freelancing for local businesses. Before I even had my degree in hand, I was already doing the work.

That scrappy start led to nearly six years at Morris Media Network, where I worked my way from production assistant to Art Director for Equine Journal Magazine and NCHA Cutting Horse Chatter. These weren't small publications, they were national magazines with readers across the country. I led visual direction, managed deadlines, and created work that won multiple American Horse Publication awards for cover and editorial design.

When I stepped out of traditional publishing, I didn't stop creating. I joined marketing teams, worked with over 140 brands, spent time teaching graphic design and photography at the college level, and now actively mentor designers through ADPList, across 13 countries.

But something shifted.

I kept meeting talented people, coaches, authors, ministry leaders, service providers, who had incredible messages but felt stuck when it came to their visuals. Some needed a creative partner to bring their vision to life. Others needed someone to teach them the foundations so they could do it themselves.

I built this space for the second group.