We asked rising stars from the community to open up to us about their end goal. We asked them where they want to be, professionally, by the end of their careers and have shared some of those responses below.

Akosua Ajabu | Master Cosmetologist & Educator

What’s the end goal? I think this a question that can be so simple and so complex all at the same time. For me, I would express the “end goal” more as end goal lifestyle!  Read more>>

Tae Suh | Graphic Designer

While it may seem ambitious given my recent entry into my professional career, my ultimate goal is to become a creative director at a specialized studio (or perhaps even my own!). Ideally, I envision myself contributing to a studio dedicated to branding within the realms of music and entertainment and/or culinary ventures. Read more>>

Izzy Pinto | Comedian and Zumba instructor

I was born in Guatemala Central America and raised in Washington DC. Growing up in a Hispanic family first generation to live in America really made an impact on my Comedy Career. It has truly helped me bring light to my culture and has helped me to reach understanding and respect for all other cultures. Read more>>

Jeri Sparks | Artist & Instructor

I was born and raised in Western Nebraska, for the most part, by my mother. She was the strongest woman I have ever known. She was taken from us when I was just 26. My mother was my biggest fan and always encouraged me to try new things. She always told me I could do anything I put my mind to. She was right. Read more>>

Katie Belle | Singer/Songwriter

I was born and raised in Marietta, GA. A suburb just north of Atlanta. Being in music the city that i grew up in influences a lot. I write about my friends, family and the places i hang out. Atlanta’s culture is also a huge influence in my work. Growing up in such an affluent city has given me and edge and a certain taste. Read more>>

Elizabeth(DrRoz) Rosner | Educational Innovator and Advocate for Building Generational Wealth

I’m from Athens, GA (Go Dawgs!) and my parents taught me never to go into debt for educational costs. As a result, I earned three degrees, including my Ph.D., with only $1000 in loans. Now, I teach families how they can earn a DebtFreeDegree! I can map any degree fully debtfree. Read more>>

Billy Mays III | Musician under the name Infinite Third

I grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but moved to Florida for college once I graduated high school. I received two degrees (Recording Arts and Entertainment Business) and ended up staying in Central Florida until a few years ago when I moved to Atlanta with my family. Read more>>

CJ Mote | Photographer

I was born and raised in Habersham County; a small town in the North Ga mountains. I grew up surrounded by a big, loving family.. in a community where everyone knew one another. I was raised by amazing parents and grandparents who always supported me in my creative ways and did everything they could to help me fuel that fire. Read more>> 

Arbre’ya Lewis | Pursuant of Equity in Health & Education / Risk Taker

Born and raised in the small town of Marion, South Carolina, my roots are firmly planted in the heart of a rural community of roughly 6,000 people. Both of my parents still live in the same county, a testament to our family’s deep connection to this area, which is just a stone’s throw from Myrtle Beach. Read more>>

QV Thomas | Minister, Educator, Entrepreneur, and Advocate

The end goal is always that you give and serve more than you expect in return. I want to be able to leave structure/ corporation for full time entrepreneurship and my own creative brands. I want people to know me by the fruit that I produced on my own dime. Read more>>