After relocating to Raleigh in 2024 and experiencing the challenges of building community in a new city, Essynce turned that experience into a powerful movement.
Kiana is the founder of CraziiPoets LLC, an international virtual poetry platform that brings poets and audiences together through open mics, creative workshops, and storytelling experiences.
With dual advanced degrees in Fine Arts and Art Education, Janice blends artistic mastery with a passion for education and community engagement.
After a decade in sales, Alexis pursued a Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology at Harvard University to better understand how workplace culture shapes employee experiences.
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