Last week, I traded my usual work from home office view for the neon lights of Nashville, TN. I wasn't just there for the music, I was there to witness a first of its kind celebration of the five freedoms that make our country move! Alongside the teams at Freedom Forum and Made By Us , I headed to the Bridgestone Arena for the first ever Freely Fest , a music festival designed to celebrate the First Amendment and the power of music. The Intersection of Civic Life and Live Music For those who...

It’s officially been a year since I stepped in as a Graphic Designer for the Virginia Highland District Association , and honestly, it’s been a whirlwind of neighborhood events, sponsor logo organization, and creative freedom! If you know Atlanta, you know Virginia Highland (VaHi) is one of the city’s most iconic and historic neighborhoods. My job? Assisting the creative direction and visual storytelling for the district. I design print and digital assets that contribute to our small...

If you had told my freshman-year self at Georgia State that I’d eventually be designing for THE Oakland Cemetery every day, I would’ve never believed you. When I first moved to Atlanta, everyone kept telling me, “You have to go to Oakland Cemetery!” My reaction was pretty much: “Ummm, okay? I don’t exactly go to cemeteries for fun…” But after a few visits, I got it. Why Oakland is different Oakland isn't just a place of the past; it’s this vibrant, "island of tranquility" right in the heart...