• Read more about Bert Speight

From a young age, it was clear Roberta's first love was art. At the age of 9 years old, her mom signed me up for after-school art classes. When she was 10, she entered a tv guide ad contest and was chosen for art classes but was unable to take them because she was too young to enroll in their school. As Roberta continued to hone her craft, Roberta became interested in experimenting with different mediums and techniques. As she entered her teenage years, she would get hired to draw murals on kids' bedroom walls. In high school, some of her drawings were in the school exhibit.

• Read more about Jessica Snow

Jessica grew up in the suburbs of the “experimental garden for Radical plants.” An ordained minister through the Universal Life Church, Jessica has completed over 500 hours of study in yoga as therapy, with a background in Ayurveda. She is trained in VaihAyasa Aerial Yoga, and uses the support of aerial silks in private and group sessions to bring deeper alignment and support on both emotional and physical levels. An Associate Polarity Practitioner, Jessica has been studying herbalism, and wildcrafting medicines since early 2014.

• Read more about Joe

I'm a historical storyteller, musician and martial arts instructor. I live in Somerset County Maryland and you can find me on Facebook at, Chesapeake Story Tours. Thanks.

• Read more about Brown Ballerinas

Paula Brown is an accomplished dancer, professor and certified ballet instructor and studio owner. She has held several partnerships and artist and residency with the John F. Kennedy Center and Creative Suitland in Prince Georges County Maryland. As a first-time author, Ms. Brown is hopeful to share her experience and break any stigma of Black and brown girls in the classical ballet community.

• Read more about Tavair Dominque

Tavair Dominque is a Baltimore-based poet, singer, and songwriter whose work blends introspective lyrics with folk-inspired sound. His art—spanning poetry, music, and visual mediums—centers healing, connection, and everyday moments of being human.  

• Read more about Sharon Gelman

Sharon Gelman is a writer, editor, media producer, public speaker, and activist. She was the US managing editor and lead US interviewer for 200 Women: Who Will Change the Way You See the World (Chronicle, 2017; Hachette Audio, 2019). She conceived of and produced the Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales audiobook (Hachette, 2009), directed by Alfre Woodard and featuring twenty-six acclaimed performing artists, which won numerous awards including the Audie Awards for Best Audiobook of the Year and Best Multi-Voice Performance as well as a Grammy nomination.