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RWU Spotlight
Celebrating Changemakers in Our Community
Raleigh With Us (RWU) is dedicated to building a strong community by celebrating the incredible individuals driving positive change.
That’s why we’re excited to launch the RWU Spotlight - a biweekly feature highlighting small business owners, entrepreneurs, and inspiring changemakers from the Raleigh-Durham (RDU) region who are making a meaningful impact.
Business Edition
Jamye Copeland
Jamye Copeland is the owner of Get Mixed with Jamye, a mobile bartending company known for delivering elevated cocktail and mocktail experiences for private events, corporate gatherings, apartment com... ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 27, 2026•1 min read
Brittany Fisher
Brittany Fisher is a mixed media artist who combines acrylics, oil pastels, and digital tools to produce vibrant work on canvas, prints, and merchandise. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 17, 2026•1 min read
Dr. Akeadra Bell.
Dr. Bell is a general dentist practicing in the Triangle and an alumna of Elizabeth City State University and the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, with residency training through NY... ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 17, 2026•1 min read
Essynce Henderson
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. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 12, 2026•1 min read
Kiana Renee (CraziiKi)
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. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 12, 2026•1 min read
Janice Withers
With dual advanced degrees in Fine Arts and Art Education, Janice blends artistic mastery with a passion for education and community engagement. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 12, 2026•1 min read
Alexis Cash
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. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 12, 2026•1 min read
Bobby Peters
Bobby Peters, General Manager of Panera Bread Café 6027, is known for leading with heart, purpose, and a deep commitment to the people he serves. Through his leadership, Café 6027 has become more than... ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives &Business Edition
December 08, 2025•2 min read
Bria
Bria, Manager at Good Trip Gallery, is helping shape the future of Raleigh’s creative scene through his leadership, community engagement, and commitment to elevating local artists. As part of one of d... ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives &Business Edition
December 08, 2025•2 min read
Henry Iduwe
Henry Iduwe, Founder and Chief Operations Officer (COO) of Recall King LLC, is driving an essential shift in how consumers access critical product recall information. Through his leadership, Recall Ki... ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives &Business Edition
December 05, 2025•2 min read
International Women's Day Edition
Jamye Copeland
Jamye Copeland is the owner of Get Mixed with Jamye, a mobile bartending company known for delivering elevated cocktail and mocktail experiences for private events, corporate gatherings, apartment com... ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 27, 2026•1 min read
Brittany Fisher
Brittany Fisher is a mixed media artist who combines acrylics, oil pastels, and digital tools to produce vibrant work on canvas, prints, and merchandise. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 17, 2026•1 min read
Dr. Akeadra Bell.
Dr. Bell is a general dentist practicing in the Triangle and an alumna of Elizabeth City State University and the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, with residency training through NY... ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 17, 2026•1 min read
Essynce Henderson
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. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 12, 2026•1 min read
Kiana Renee (CraziiKi)
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. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 12, 2026•1 min read
Janice Withers
With dual advanced degrees in Fine Arts and Art Education, Janice blends artistic mastery with a passion for education and community engagement. ...more
Raleigh Spotlight ,Local Businesses & Creatives International Women's Day Edition &Business Edition
March 12, 2026•1 min read
This initiative is designed to amplify voices, build connections, and showcase the impact of local changemakers across various industries - including business, technology, arts, education, and social impact. Each featured individual is nominated by the community and selected for their outstanding contributions and achievements.
We’ll share their journeys, challenges, and successes through written interviews and feature articles to inspire and connect our growing network of professionals, entrepreneurs, and change agents. Our spotlights will be featured on the RWU website, social media platforms, and newsletters, ensuring these incredible stories reach and uplift the entire RDU community.
Know someone who deserves recognition?
Nominate them today and help us shine a light on those making an impact!
Stay tuned for our latest spotlight features and join us in celebrating the remarkable individuals shaping Raleigh’s future!