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CONTENTS

Family. Faith. Community

Kimberly B. Lee

On The Cover The Legacy Keeper

Israel Tomlin

Porscha Anderson

Kansas City, MO

Justice and Entrepreneurship

Kansas City Municipal Court

Local Artist Invited To Bring New Life

Huntsville, AL The Concord Fellowship

Dr. Don Darius Butler

FlashMob Greenville

Dionne Washington

Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar

Carl Bradley

Learn more about the founder of Feel So Soft Body Butter. Pamela Harvin Greensboro, NC

Little Rock, AR Kansas City’s One Percent For Art

The Chosen Legacy Project

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Kansas City Municipal Court, Clear Tomorrow KC: Turning Justice-Involved Individuals into Entrepreneurs Information obtained from Press Release

The Kansas City Municipal Court and Clear Tomorrow KC are launching the inaugural Clear Path Enterprise Academy, an eightweek entrepreneurship program designed to help Wellness Court participants build businesses, develop career skills, and create pathways to long-term economic stability. Media Invitation: Members of the media are invited to learn more about the program at an informational briefing, and participants sign up during Wellness Court: Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at 2 p.m. Kansas City Municipal Court: 511 E. 11th Street, Kansas City, MO Court leaders and representatives from Clear Tomorrow KC will be available for interviews and to discuss the initiative’s impact. “Too often, people come home from the justice system ready to do something different, only to find that the doors to opportunity are still closed,” said Johnny Waller Jr., Founder & CEO, Clear Tomorrow KC. “Clear Path Enterprise Academy is about helping people build their own door. We’re giving justice-impacted entrepreneurs the tools, technology, financial guidance, and support to turn an idea into a legitimate business and a second chance into something they can own. This is the business of second chances.” Beginning October 8, 2026, participants referred through Wellness Court will receive weekly virtual business training, coaching, wraparound support services, and access to a Google Career Certificate scholarship. The program will culminate in a public Pitch Day and Graduation in December, where participants will present their business ideas and compete for startup funding through the Clear Path Business Launch Fund. Wellness Court merges drug court and mental health court under one umbrella to serve the whole person. The Academy is a partnership between Kansas City Municipal Court, Clear Tomorrow KC, and Beyond the Bench, the 501(c)(3) that supports Kansas City Specialty Courts, with a shared goal of expanding opportunity, reducing barriers to employment, and promoting self-sufficiency through entrepreneurship. “Clear Path Enterprise Academy represents a new approach to supporting justice-involved individuals as they build successful futures,” said Presiding Judge Courtney Wachal. “Wellness Court participants frequently mention their desire to start their own business, and now we are giving them the tools to do so.” The pilot cohort will serve 15 to 20 participants and provide instruction on business planning, financial management, marketing, h customer development, and business launch strategies.

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Local Artists Invited to Bring New Life Information obtained from Press Release

Kansas City’s One Percent for Art Program is seeking local professional artists or artist teams to design and paint murals on 12 columns at the I-70 underpass along Brooklyn Avenue. The project is located within the Independence Plaza and Forgotten Homes neighborhoods of Kansas City, Missouri. Two to five semifinalists will be selected to advance to the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase, where they will develop and present mural concepts. The total project budget is $30,000, and each semifinalist will receive a $1,000 stipend for their design proposal. How to Apply Eligible artists may apply through the online application available via CaFÉ (Call for Entry). Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CDT on October 26, 2026. Question and Answer Period Questions for the Kansas City Public Art Administrator should be submitted via email to james.martin@kcmo.org no later than 5 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Responses will be provided through an addendum posted on the CaFÉ Call for Artists website following the virtual Q&A sessions. The committee may also address questions submitted via email during the live sessions. Virtual Q&A Sessions The Public Art Administrator will host virtual Q&A sessions on the following dates: 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 p.m. Central Time, Thursday, October 8, 2026 To learn more about the One Percent for Art Program, visit kcmo.gov About the Project This public art initiative aims to strengthen community connections and foster neighborhood pride by celebrating the culture, history, and diverse stories that define the Independence Plaza and Forgotten Homes neighborhoods. In 2026, Kansas City’s Planning and Development Department partnered with neighborhood leaders to develop a Neighborhood Action Plan. As the Forgotten Homes and Independence Plaza neighborhoods continue efforts to strengthen connections with the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, the plan identified the Brooklyn Avenue underpass as a key opportunity to create a safer, more welcoming pedestrian experience. The mural project is intended to transform the underpass into a vibrant gateway that reflects the character and identity of the surrounding community. h

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The Legacy Keeper Tomlin Prep Academy

By Terry L. Watson - Photos Provided by Shantelle Tomlin

He is the “Legacy Keeper” of Tomlin Prep Academy. Israel Tomlin is the son of Shantelle Tomlin, founder of Tomlin Prep Academy. Located in the heart of Kansas City, Tomlin Prep Academy offers young individuals an opportunity to grow while preparing them to achieve their future aspirations and dreams. Tomlin Prep Academy is more than a daycare center. It is also a preschool that uses advanced teaching methods to prepare students for Kindergarten. Their reputation speaks for itself, as scholars who have attended have acquired reading skills that place them at a 1st- or 2nd-grade level upon entering Kindergarten. “At Tomlin Academy, it is not enough for students to align with, or beat, teaching standards - we pride ourselves on creating a Christ-centered classroom environment where scholars learn how to think logically, problem-solve, become independent thinkers, and respect themselves and others,” Shantelle shares. The time will soon arrive when, in so many ways, Tomlin Prep Academy’s keys will be handed down to Israel. This is an assignment that he has been preparing for much of his young life. He’s also looking forward to continuing a tradition that began with his mother and will continue under his leadership. Israel has always been a great kid, according to his mother. She describes him as a people person and someone who commands respect effortlessly. “Israel has always been confident, ambitious, and laid back. He told me he was going to retire me when he grew up, and I must say he is a man of his word.” Amongst his peers and colleagues, Israel is regarded as being compassionate, positive, caring for the well-being of others, and always wanting what is best for all.

Israel has always been confident, ambitious, and laid back. He told me he was going to retire me when he grew up, and I must say he is a man of his word.” Shantelle Tomlin

At 18, and as the future leader of Tomlin Prep Academy, Israel says he will bring new energy to the administration team. “I will take Tomlin Academy to a level it has never seen,” he says. “This role is very important for me because I have been with the program for many years and have good relationships with the parents. It is also my mom’s legacy, and growing it is a top priority for me. This includes ensuring that parents remain confident in our center’s ability to care for and grow their children.” This fall, Israel began his freshman year at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN. Attending college outside his home in Kansas City will give him a new perspective on freedom. It will also require for him to be disciplined, manage his time wisely, maintain good grades, and be a role model for others. These are attributes that his mother says he already possesses. “He has proven to me that he is responsible, and I trust that he will be regardless of where he is,” Shantelle says.

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“having a desire to achieve a particular goal”

“having or showing compassion”

“able to answer for one’s conduct and obligations”

While working alongside his mother, Israel encountered several experiences that helped strengthen his leadership and problemsolving skills. He learned the importance of having the right team in place, maintaining effective supervision, and addressing challenges as they arose. These experiences gave him valuable insight into the responsibilities involved in managing a team and contributing to the successful operation of a business. Under his direction, he says he will invest time in finding the best, most qualified staff members to work at Tomlin. He also plans to foster an environment that promotes family amongst staff and the clients they serve. Israel also shares that his mother, Shantelle, is his favorite person. He says that because of her constant and sound support, he has been able to pursue his dreams and inherit a family business. He also credits his uncle, DeAndre, with having a huge and significant impact on his life. After college, Israel plans to return to Kansas City and begin working in more responsible roles at Tomlin Prep Academy. Shantelle has a plan to guide Israel along a path that will groom and prepare him until, ultimately, he has full direction. h

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Family. Banking. Community By Terry L. Watson Photos Provided by Kimberly M. Lee Kimberly M. Lee of Little Rock, AR, describes herself as a woman of faith who has weathered the storms of life and made waves of her own along the way. She is a wife, mother, and seasoned professional who has devoted many years of her life to serving others. Kimberly grew up in Southwest Little Rock and graduated from McClellan High School. She later attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology with an emphasis in Law Enforcement. She would later get her masters degree from the University of Phoenix in Business Administration and Public Administration. “I wanted to be an attorney; however, I had my children at a young age, and once I got to college, my vision went in a different direction. I started working at a bank while in college, Superior Federal Bank. I always tell people that banking chose me. I left banking for a while to work in positions related to my undergraduate degree. I worked at the Pulaski County Circuit Court in domestic relations, then later with youth at a juvenile treatment center as a Case Manager. Although both positions were rewarding, I decided to return to banking, and have been here for over 20 years now,” she says. Kimberly’s banking career began at Superior Federal Bank, which would later merge with Arvest Bank. Her next opportunity in banking was at Centennial Bank. From there, she worked at Bank of Little Rock, where she worked for six years and reached the rank of Branch Manager. Kimberly worked as a Small Business Loan Officer at Hope Credit Union for the last two of her seven years before landing her current role as a Business Development Officer at Southern Bancorp Community Partners, soon to be Uplift Capital Partners. Kimberly shares that her journey in the banking industry began at the very bottom. She adds, “When I started in banking, I was an operations clerk. I would arrive at work later than my colleagues, and I would leave later than them, because I was responsible for doing the encoding for the checks. Next, I worked as a teller for Arvest Bank and soon returned to work in operations there. Next, I went to Centennial Bank and worked as a teller before being promoted to work in operations there. I later followed a co-worker to Bank of Little Rock and worked in the operations department. I had a brief departure from Bank of Little Rock, but eventually returned and worked as a teller. I soon moved up to Assistant Branch Manager, and was later promoted to Branch Manager. I stayed in that position until leaving to work at Hope Credit Union, and later Southern Bancorp Community Partners, ” she says. Kimberly shares that her journey in banking has come with a bit of challenges. She recalls watching other people come into and advance in the financial industry with less experience than her. She remained patient and professional, trusting that the process would work in her favor. “I had always worked in different sectors: retail, operations, and management, but I never wanted to do lending. When HOPE eliminated my role, that pushed me to do something different. That is when the door for lending opened. In the beginning, it was a test, but I persevered. I learned that the test I endured was necessary, as it prepared me for the capacity I work in now,” she says.

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When asked what she loves most about what she does, Kimberly says it is the opportunity to see others win, especially those of the minority communities. “Small business owners are the heart of the community. I’ve been around entrepreneurs, family, friends, and my husband, and I have witnessed firsthand the challenges they face. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the lives of many small business owners changed. Just being on the phone and hearing these business owners cry, and not knowing how they would be able to pay their employees or cover the costs of running their businesses, affected me. I was able to share in their moments of gratitude when they were approved for PPP loans, and those moments are what I love about my job. When I can help business owners be successful while they continue to support their families and thrive in their community, that really makes me happy,” Kimberly says.

When I can help business owners be successful while they continue to support their families and thrive in their community, that really makes me happy.”

While Kimberly has enjoyed various phases of success in her banking career, it hasn’t come without some challenges and adversity. She states that historically, banking has been a male-dominated industry, specifically in leadership roles. When she landed her current role at Southern Bancorp Community Partners, Kimberly came under the leadership of Kenya Gordon, a Black woman who serves as President of Community Development Financial Institution. “To see Black women grow in the banking industry has been a challenge in itself. I have also faced challenges presented by women who look like me who didn’t want me to succeed,” she says. Success doesn’t happen overnight, and it doesn’t come without sound support and consistency from others. Kimberly attributes some of her success to LaTina Roberson whom she says set a great example of what being, “a different banker” looked like in the industry. “She inspired me by how she led, and how she served others in the community as a banker. Before there were outreach roles, women worked as tellers, managers, or customer service reps. When I got my role at HOPE, I called her and thanked her for how she motivated me,” Kimberly says. Over the years of being in this industry, you connect with other bankers that look like you, and you want to build stronger relationships. Kimberly saw the need for support for black bankers, women and men, and with others, they created Black Bankers of Central Arkansas. The group was formed to support, collaborate, and network with professionals in the same industry. Kimberly leans on the support of four specific members, Cassandra Kidd, Andrea Lewis, Shamim Okolloh, and LaTasha Randall, all of whom are well developed in their roles at the financial institutions that employ them. While her career has come with challenges, Kimberly shares there isn’t much she would change about the way things have happened. She adds, “I truly believe the opportunity I have at Southern Bancorp Community Partners is where I am supposed to be. Every relationship that I have built, every role I have filled, they all have led me to where I am now. It feels like home, and I believe this is where I can truly be impactful,” she says. What is next for Kimberly? She shares that she is excited about her new role with Southern Bancorp Community Partners. She is also looking to grow further in her career, which will allow her to be more impactful and of service to others. h

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FLASHMOB GVL

By Terry L. Watson Photos Provided by Dionne Washington

It’s not only about fashion; Flashmob Greenville, also known as FlashMobGVL, is a league of dapper and extraordinary gentlemen that champions Purpose, Empowerment, Self-Improvement, and Leadership. Its mission is to inspire black men and provide them with a safe space to thrive, all while exemplifying Black Excellence. Led by Detroit, MI, native Dionne Washington, the community-based organization is dedicated to elevating the culture of the Greenville Upstate by connecting its dream team of local talent, leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and community advocates. Flashmob GVL also hosts rallies and networking events, and curates transformative experiences that build sustainable pathways to generational success. “Every event, every initiative, every photoshoot builds sustainable pathways to generational success, all while creating a legacy that transcends individual achievement and enriches the community,” Dionne says. “The FlashMob Rally Events are largescale suited gatherings designed to make a visual statement about Black excellence.” Dionne Washington is the eldest child of Deidra Washington. He was raised alongside three siblings in Detroit and attended Wayne State University, where he majored in Business Administration with a minor in Fashion Design. Dionne relocated to Greenville in 2010 with the intent to pivot into a new career field. He would soon become employed as a Direct Care Staff member with Excalibur Group Homes. In his role, Dionne is responsible for mentoring at-risk teens, a move he says planted the seeds for everything that FlashMobGVL would become.

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I love witnessing the elevated, polished presentation of men when they get dressed for a FlashMob event. I also love the aura, the confidence, the aspiration, the energy they project, and the moxie they exhibit.”

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In the fall of 2022, Dionne planned the first FlashMob rally. He shares that he was inspired by the iconic black-and-white photographs of Black Wall Street. “These are the same photos that depict black men and women of class in tailored suits and dresses, posing proudly in Tulsa and Harlem beside a Model T Ford. Those images captured something powerful: a standard of black excellence. I wanted to recreate that energy in the present day and bring back the nostalgia and iconic fashion with a photoshoot displaying distinguished men and women, changing the narrative about people of color and inspiring Black opulence. Most importantly, our photoshoots capture unity and community service.” When asked what he loves most about FlashMob Greenville, Dionne says it’s the transformation and the impact. He adds, “I love witnessing the elevated, polished presentation of men when they get dressed for a FlashMob event. I also love the aura, the confidence, the aspiration, the energy they project, and the moxie they exhibit. It’s a language they’re speaking to every room and every atmosphere without uttering a single word. Seeing someone step into a refined and powerful version of themselves they didn’t know existed, and watching that experience change the way they carry themselves long after the event is over, makes what I do worth it, and that’s the part I love most.” Getting others to see and commit to the vision of Flashmob is something that Dionne admits is an ongoing challenge. “One of our greatest challenges with Flashmob GVL has been getting people to fully understand that the vision extends far beyond dressing well, taking great photos, or attending events. We are building a movement centered on purpose, personal growth, leadership, community impact, and legacy. That kind of vision requires more than participation—it requires commitment. Not everyone will immediately see what we are building, and not everyone is prepared to invest the consistency it takes to build something meaningful. But we remain committed to cultivating a core of men who believe in the mission, understand the responsibility, and are willing to help turn the vision into lasting impact.I can also make this more personal and vulnerable, so it sounds like a direct quote from you in the Huami Magazine article.Even when the support hasn’t matched the size of the vision, I’ve chosen to keep building.

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The key initiatives for FlashMob Greenville include Coats for Kids: A Winter Coat Giveaway, a Halloween Coat Drive and Fundraiser that is scheduled for October 31, 2026. There is a Black Wall Street Edition that will focus on an economic empowerment showcase that is scheduled for November 2026. Some additional initiatives are Dapper Dialogues, which are networking events where style meets purpose, and a Grown Man Expo, which is a vendor showcase and professional development event. Dionne shares that he finds inspiration in his mentors. These include Wendell Jones and Rueben Hays. He is also inspired by his cousin Renee Ferguson, who recently passed away. “Renee has inspired me since childhood. She was a model featured in Jet Magazine and appeared on the Ebony Fashion Tour in 1988. She was a fitness instructor with a nationally televised show on the cable network and was an example of greatness in my family, and a role model who set the bar high for all of us. Renee showed me what it looked like to carry yourself with purpose, presence, and excellence, and that standard has shaped everything I’ve built with FlashMobGVL,” he says. The iconic Blackmenswear FlashMob has also been a huge inspiration for Dionne’s organization, he says. Looking ahead, Dionne says that he plans for FlashMobGVL to continue to be very active in the Upstate community. This includes helping men discover their purpose, build their confidence, and create their own sense of dapper. “We are a movement rooted in five core values: Purpose, Polish, Brotherhood, Service, and Excellence. We h show up suited. We show up purposefully. We show up for each other and for our community,” he says.

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P amela Harvin Feel So Good Body Butter

By Terry L. Watson Photos Provided by Pamela Harvin Pamela Harvin of Greensboro, NC, is a woman of faith. She was raised in a Christian family where faith, character, integrity, and love for others were deeply instilled in her. She professes that her relationship with God is her foundation, and the Christian values she was raised with have shaped the woman she is today. They are also evident in how she loves her family, how she treats people, how she conducts herself in business, and how Pamela approaches opportunities and challenges in life. Pamela is also the owner of Feel So Good Body Butter LLC, a luxury skincare and self-care brand created to help people nourish their skin while also taking a moment to pour back into themselves. “Our philosophy is simple: self-care shouldn’t feel like another task on your list. It should feel like an experience. I often describe Feel So Good Body Butter as a “spa in a jar” and “a glow you can feel. Ultimately, our mission goes beyond skincare. We don’t just hydrate skin—we help people feel good in their own skin,” she says. Pamela officially launched Feel So Good Body Butter in 2024, though she says the seeds were planted many years before she realized it. “I like to say that my grandmother planted the seed. Growing up, I witnessed the value of natural remedies through my grandmother. I specifically remember her teaching me about the healing and soothing properties of aloe vera for the skin. Then, I had no idea how significant those lessons would eventually become,” she says. Feel So Good Body Butter offers handcrafted body butters, body oils, body scrubs, and hair oil. Pamela’s products are created to provide rich, long-lasting moisture while helping the skin look healthy, radiant, and beautifully nourished. She offers a variety of fragrances, which gives her customers an opportunity to select something that reflects their individual personality and preferences. Pamela states that she wants her customers’ experience to be more than simply applying moisturizer. “When someone opens a jar of Feel So Good Body Butter or applies one of our oils, I want that moment to feel luxurious. I want our products to serve as a reminder that taking time to care for yourself matters.”

Pamela has spent 37 years as a practicing cosmetologist. She shares that while working in the beauty industry for that length of time taught her that beauty isn’t only about how someone looks. “When people take time to care for themselves, it can affect how they feel, how they carry themselves, and even their confidence.” Before Feel So Good Body Butter ever became a business, Pamela was making her products and giving them to family members as holiday gifts. She says that she wanted to give them something personal and created with love. Her family’s response was overwhelming, and they loved the products so much that they began encouraging her to take them to the marketplace so other people could experience and benefit from them as well. “That was a defining moment for me. I realized I hadn’t simply created something my family enjoyed—I had created a product that people genuinely needed and loved. Their encouragement helped me see the potential in what I had created and gave me the confidence to turn it into a business,” she says.

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In addition to everything else, nothing has more bearing on Pamela than her family. “I come from a large family with four brothers and two sisters, and family means everything to me. They keep me grounded and play a major part in why creating a legacy is so important to me,” she says. Pamela is a wife and has shared 31 wonderful years of her life with her husband, Easley. She is a mother of three children: Kendall, Courtney, and Kamya, and a grandmother to two beautiful grandsons and two amazing daughter-in-loves. The success Pamela has enjoyed as an entrepreneur hasn’t come by happenstance. Her determination and willingness to do what was needed, when it was needed, have helped to make her dreams a reality. She adds, “Education has played an important role in my journey. While I was still in high school, I attended beauty school at night. Through hard work and determination, I was able to graduate from beauty school and attend Fayetteville State University in the same year.” Pamela would eventually earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from FSU and spend the next 37 years as a practicing cosmetologist. “Looking back, I can see how every part of my journey—my faith, family, beauty education, business education, and decades of serving clients— was preparing me for entrepreneurship.” Pamela shares that what she loves most about her skincare line of products is knowing that something she created can become part of someone’s selfcare routine and make them feel good. She adds, “There is a special feeling when a customer tells me how much they love the way their skin feels, how wonderful a product smells, or how using it makes them feel pampered. Those moments remind me that I’m not simply selling body butter—I’m creating an experience.”

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Pamela shares that working as a stylist for more than three decades couldn’t have happened without the love and grace that God provides. She says, “There have been moments during this journey when I didn’t have all the answers or couldn’t see exactly how everything was going to work out. Yet, my faith reminded me to continue moving forward. I believe God gives each of us gifts, talents, ideas, and opportunities, and we have a responsibility to use them well. More importantly, I genuinely love people; whether I am styling hair or selling skincare products, I enjoy each opportunity to connect with others. Also, working directly with people has taught me about service, relationships, beauty, confidence, listening, and the importance of making people feel valued,” she says. With operating Feel So Good Body Butter LLC, Pamela shares she has faced a few challenges. One she says has been finding reliable distributors and resources that can consistently provide the quality and service she desires. She has also been challenged with learning to trust herself. She says, “It’s very easy as a new business owner to assume someone else knows more than you or that you need another person to accomplish certain things for you. Along the way, I began discovering that there were many things I was fully capable of doing myself. That realization has been one of the most important parts of my growth as an entrepreneur. I have answered this by trusting in myself more. Instead of automatically assuming that I needed someone else to solve a problem, I started asking myself, “Can I learn how to do this?” Many times, the answer was yes. I also leaned on my faith. Sometimes you have to move forward before you can see the entire path. I’ve learned that I don’t have to know everything before taking the next step.”

Pamela says that entrepreneurship has made her more resourceful, more confident, and more willing to trust her God-given abilities, and because of this, there isn’t much she would change about her journey in business. “Even the difficult parts have taught me lessons that I needed to learn. However, if I could speak to the Pamela who was just starting Feel So Good Body Butter, I would tell her one thing: trust yourself sooner. I would tell her that everything doesn’t have to be perfect before she moves forward.” Looking ahead, Pamela says her vision for Feel So Good Body Butter is much bigger than where the company is today. She wants to grow it into a six-figure brand and beyond. “I envision our products being carried in boutiques and retail locations, strengthening our online presence, reaching customers across the country, and eventually creating a physical location where customers can experience the complete Feel So Good atmosphere—a beautiful space centered around skincare, luxury, and self-care.” She also plans to create opportunities for others, including a lasting legacy for her family. In closing, she says, “Feel So Good Body Butter isn’t simply the next chapter of my career. It’s the culmination of everything that came before it. As proud as I am of how far I’ve come, I truly believe the story is just getting started.” Pamela has also launched a new product, Feel So Good Pain Relief Oil. She says, “It “soothes aches and discomfort”. Soothe tired, achy areas created for everyday self care routines especially when muscles and joints need a little extra attention. Massage. Soothe. Relax. Feel So Good!” h Kansas City - Oct./Nov. 2026

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Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar By Terry L. Watson Photos Provided by Brailen Harrington Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar, located in Indianapolis, IN, is a fun, interactive, DIY art studio that allows its guests to paint and customize their own shoes. Specializing in private parties and corporate event activations, Kicasso has collaborated with premier brands and organizations including Google, Amazon, Eli Lilly & Co., the Indianapolis Colts, and the Indiana Pacers. Kicasso offers both self-guided and instructor-led custom sneaker painting classes, virtual sneaker art sessions, DIY sneaker art kits, and premium branded merchandise. Carl Bradley, an Indianapolis native, is the founder of Kicasso. He is a man of God, a husband, and a father of two. Carl graduated from North Central High School, and later attended Hampton University. He also earned an Audio Engineering degree from Vincennes University. Carl shares that his business journey started with recording music, which led to film and video editing. “Shooting high school basketball highlight videos led me to the sneaker industry,” he says. Even as a kid, Carl says he was intrigued by the idea of business ownership. His mother was a hairstylist and salon owner, and he was blessed to witness her incredible work ethic, drive, and determination from a young age. “I also witnessed the highs and the lows of owning a business. I will never forget the time she fell behind on taxes, and officials threatened to seize everything. I was there to watch my mother navigate through this difficult moment. She did not fold, but prayed, made a plan, and executed it. That experience taught me an invaluable lesson: it is not just about the shot you take, but how you rebound when the shot doesn’t go in.”

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Before launching Kicasso, Carl co-founded a sneaker shop that offered a midsole repaint service. Initially, he outsourced the work to a trusted specialist in Cleveland, OH. However, as his business picked up, his turnaround time slowed down. That is when he decided to try his hand at painting. “On random nights, we would close the shop early, cover the pool table in the middle of the showroom floor, and use it as a workbench. I’d pull up stools and just start painting. Friends and longtime customers started staying behind to hang out, catch up, and watch me work. Before long, these late-night sessions evolved into a full-blown party every other weekend, and grew in popularity,” he says. It was during those sessions that Carl says a lightbulb went off and he realized what was actually happening. “It wasn’t about the painting; it was about the fellowship, the camaraderie, the laughter, and the amazing energy. I realized that if I could replicate this experience using inexpensive canvas shoes, people would worry less about their skill level. They could just focus on having fun at an affordable price. The name came to me instantly: Picasso, a world-renowned artist. I combined it with my passion for sneakers and swapped the “P” for a “K,” and Kicasso Sneaker Art Bar was born.” Carl acknowledges that he has been incredibly blessed with an opportunity to wake up and do what he is passionate about every single day. Still, at the end of the day, what he loves most is the people and clients. “I love seeing people of all ages and walks of life come together to tap into their creativity. Watching the pure joy, pride, and satisfaction that painting a pair of shoes brings to our guests is the most rewarding part of this journey,” he says. Like many Black small business owners, Carl has faced a number of hurdles along the way. One of the most significant challenges was the COVID-19 pandemic. “We opened our doors in March of 2018, and everything was going incredibly well. Then, two years later, the outbreak hit and the world began to shut down. Suddenly, the phone stopped ringing, and people stopped booking classes. With the government’s pandemic restrictions in place, I truly didn’t know where we were headed or what my next move should be. After many sleepless nights and countless virtual think-tank sessions with my team, we developed our DIY sneaker art kits. This idea provided a fantastic activity for individuals and groups that could be done virtually, allowing people to safely social distance while enjoying some much-needed fun. This pivot turned out to be a massive success. Not only did the kits allow us to keep our doors open throughout the pandemic, but they also enabled us to fully retain our staff.

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Carl says his greatest inspiration is his mother. He shares that through the health issues and raising kids while working late nights, she never gave up, and she never allowed him and his family to give up either. “I watched my mother build a business, almost lose everything, and then resiliently build her brand and herself back up. She is a woman of God and a strong believer in prayer—and without that foundation, I don’t know where I would be today,” he says. Carl says that he is incredibly excited about what the future holds for him. His immediate focus is to continue strengthening Kicasso’s deep local roots by expanding its partnerships with iconic Indianapolis organizations like Visit Indy, Eli Lilly & Co., the Indiana Pacers, and the Indianapolis Colts, to name a few. “We will be expanding our product line, introducing a wider variety of accessories. We are also looking into new creative services, such as customizable T-shirt designs and other paintable mediums beyond footwear. Beyond their product offerings, Kicasso is officially gearing up for a major expansion in 2027. “Stay tuned for more details,” Carl says. h

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The Concord Fellowship By Terry L. Watson Photos Provied By Gianna Snell and Concord Media Team

Dr. Don Darius Butler, affectionately known as “Pastor B,” founded and leads The Concord Fellowship in Huntsville, Alabama, an intergenerational church plant rooted in Baptist faith and heritage. The Concord Fellowship serves the Madison County community with a vision of creating community in Christ. Its identity is captured in a simple but intentional declaration: “We’re a different kind of church,” Dr. Butler says. “We envision a family of faith where every generation belongs, no one is a stranger, and our servant-disciples transform our community.” Dr. Butler’s journey into ministry began long before he arrived in Huntsville. A Christian minister for more than 25 years, he was raised in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. The Pentecostal tradition shaped his faith, with influences from African Methodism and Anglicanism, and nearly 35 years ago, he professed his faith as a Baptist. Even as a young boy, Dr. Butler wrestled with questions of vocational identity and whether he was called to ministry. At age 16, however, he accepted God’s call. At the time, he had imagined a very different future for himself. “I wanted to be the Prime Minister of The Bahamas by the time I was 40,” he recalls. “However, God upended that plan and called me into the ministry.”

We envision a family of faith where every generation belongs, no one is a stranger, and our servantdisciples transform our community.”

That call would lead him to Nashville, Tennessee, where he enrolled at American Baptist College and earned a degree in biblical and theological studies. He continued his theological education at Vanderbilt University Divinity School as a Kelly Miller Smith Scholar. During his time at Vanderbilt, he also met his future wife and the love of his life, La Keisha Wright Butler, Esq. Together, they love their two children, Dahlia and Don Jr.

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Following Vanderbilt, Dr. Butler completed four units of Clinical Pastoral Education at Norton Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2009, he received the call to his first pastorate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he served as pastor of Tabernacle Community Baptist Church for 10 years. His ministry in Milwaukee extended beyond the church walls. Dr. Butler led social ministries and worked closely with the Mayor’s Office, the Police Department, and local businesses to address gun violence and other community challenges. His commitment to service also extended globally through missions, including leading teams to Haiti and South Africa. He continued his theological education by earning a Doctor of Ministry degree from Duke University. His doctoral work examined the prophetic social ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a thesis titled A Maladjusted King: Theological Resistance and Nonconformity in an American Prophet.

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In 2019, Dr. Butler arrived in Huntsville and succeeded the legendary Dr. Julius R. Scruggs as pastor of First Missionary Baptist Church. During his tenure, Dr. Butler led the ministry through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, expanding its social media presence to ensure that the Word of God continued to be taught and preached. Dr. Butler’s tenure at First Missionary Baptist Church concluded in 2024. This transition marked the beginning of a new chapter in his pastoral journey, one that would lead to renewed vision, deeper purpose, and a continued commitment to serving God and His people. Pastor B founded The Concord Fellowship, describing the church as “a dream replanted.” The journey began with a prayer gathering of 58 servant disciples who came together seeking God’s direction for a new season of ministry. From that humble beginning, The Concord Fellowship began to take shape as a congregation committed to creating community in Christ and living out its call to serve God and others.

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Sunday Gatherings at The Concord fellowship reflect the spirit of Acts 14, emphasizing the power of a community that gathers around one another with grace, encouragement, and healing — strengthening people to rise again and continue the work God has called them to do. “Our desire is to make room for others, so no one has to fight to belong, and no one has to force themselves to ‘fit in,’” Dr. Butler says. “They belong simply because they are a child of God. They are loved because God loves them.” Since its founding, The Concord Fellowship has worshiped at the Low-Profile Car Club and the Baptist Campus Ministries building before establishing Columbia High School Auditorium as its Sunday gathering place in March 2026. In August 2026, The Concord Fellowship began its HOME generosity campaign – a discipleship journey centered on opening hearts, embracing the mission, and making room for others. In only 17 months, the ministry was able to purchase 17 acres on Alabama Highway 53, laying the foundation for future campus development and expanded ministry in the Harvest community and the northwest corridor of Madison County. Through this journey, and with their new home in mind, the congregation is focusing on creating a community-facing campus where people can encounter God, belong, grow, and serve. The vision Dr. Butler carries for The Concord Fellowship has been shaped not only by his experiences in ministry, but also by the people who have invested in his life along the way. He credits several individuals with having a significant impact on his life, ministry, and pastoral identity. Among them is Dr. Forrest E. Harris, President Emeritus of American Baptist College. Dr Butler deeply admires Dr. Harris’ passion for the prophetic Christian tradition, embodied mystic spirituality, integrity in leadership, and ability to interpret the world with meaning and profound significance through the lens of the God-human relationship. He also acknowledges Dr. Reuben E. Cooper Jr., with whom he made his profession of faith and under whose leadership he was first installed as a minister. Additionally, Dr. Butler credits William Buchanan, his college and seminary pastor in Nashville, with helping him embrace his pastoral identity. These relationships, along with the experiences Dr. Butler has encountered throughout his journey, continue to shape his understanding of ministry and leadership. Reflecting on both the good and difficult seasons of his life, he says, “I was once told that God doesn’t waste any of our experiences. It doesn’t mean that God causes them; it means that not even the worst things that happen to us go without the scrutiny of God and His ability to work in and through them.” Those lessons continue to inform Dr. Butler’s vision for the future. Looking ahead, he is excited about developing The Concord Fellowship’s future campus, with plans that include an intergenerational care center designed to serve children and older adults. Dr. Butler also remains committed to community engagement and service, including his work with the Children’s Defense Fund as Chairman of the Board of Directors. As The Concord Fellowship continues to grow, he looks toward the future with faith, vision, and a deep commitment to creating community in Christ. h

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The Chosen Legacy Project By Terry L. Watson - Photos Provided by Porscha Anderson St. Louis, Missouri, native and resident Porscha Anderson is the face and founder of The Chosen Legacy, a brand that consists of two connected entities: the Chosen Legacy Project, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and Chosen Legacy Insurance Group, an insurance brokerage firm. The Chosen Legacy Project is the education, outreach, and community activation side of Porscha’s work. Through Legacy Parties, financial empowerment workshops, community events, educational programming, and partnerships with faith-based organizations, businesses, and community organizations, they bring information and resources directly into the spaces where people already live, work, worship, and gather. She says that the goal of the Project is to educate, initiate, and activate. “We help families and small business owners better understand financial protection, wealth building, estate and legacy planning, and the resources available to them. We also help identify gaps and connect people to appropriate professionals and community resources so they can take informed action,” she says. Chosen Legacy Insurance Group is the brokerage firm that Porscha operates from. Through its growing network of licensed agents, it provides insurance and financial solutions, including term life insurance, whole life and final expense coverage, Indexed Universal Life (IUL) policies, children’s policies, living benefits, annuities, and health insurance solutions. They also help connect families to estate and legacy planning resources, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, beneficiary planning, and other preparations that help individuals document their wishes and prepare for the transfer of assets. “We have a strong commitment to serving families, seniors, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. We help them think beyond immediate financial needs and begin creating strategies around protection, ownership, wealth building, and legacy,” Porscha shares. Together, Porscha states the two entities create an ecosystem. The Chosen Legacy Project provides education, creates access, activates resources, and strengthens communities. Chosen Legacy Insurance Group provides the licensed insurance and financial solutions that allow individuals and families to put protection strategies into action. “Through this combined approach and our relationships with organizations such as LegalShield, ACN, faith-based institutions, and other community resource partners, we have helped connect more than 500 families in the past year with education, services, support, and resources. Ultimately, our mission is to help people understand what they are building, what they need to protect, what may be missing from their plan, and what they are intentionally preparing to pass forward. We want to give families the education, access, resources, and solutions to build it, protect it, and pass it forward.” She is also a committed lifelong learner, with an educational journey that includes traditional education, professional certifications, and ongoing study in business, leadership, personal development, coaching, NLP, mindset, spirituality, financial services, and human behavior. “For the past 22 years, my career has allowed me to serve at the intersection of entrepreneurship, business development, nonprofit leadership, economic and community development, consulting, coaching, financial services, and public speaking,” she says. She’s had opportunities to lead organizations, manage multimillion-dollar initiatives, secure millions in resources for community development, support entrepreneurs and families, facilitate entrepreneurship programs, speak internationally, and become a three-time author. Though her titles have changed, the assignment has remained remarkably consistent. Build. Build people. Build businesses. Build organizations. Build communities. Build opportunities. And now, build legacies. Kansas City - Oct./Nov. 2026

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While she wears many hats- entrepreneur, strategist, speaker, author, coach, financial professional - Porscha is a woman deeply rooted in family, faith, community, and legacy. She is a mother to an adult son and a proud grandmother of four. “When my first grandson was born eight years ago, it was a defining moment for me. I remember looking at him and thinking, “Oh my gosh, this is what I am building this for.” I was looking at my legacy in the flesh. Suddenly, my work wasn’t only about what I could accomplish in my lifetime. I began thinking differently about what I was creating, teaching, protecting, and positioning for the generations coming behind me,” she says. Today, that understanding is even more personal for Porscha as she shares a multigenerational home with four living generations of her family. “Legacy isn’t simply something I talk about. It is something I experience every day.”

I believe we are all chosen to do something. We each have gifts, purpose, and an assignment connected to our lives. I also believe someone in a family often becomes the catalyst for change.”

Porscha has worked in the financial services industry since 2016. Because the brand’s vision has been a constant, ongoing process, the name Chosen Legacy has a more defining and personal meaning for her. She adds, “I believe we are all chosen to do something. We each have gifts, purpose, and an assignment connected to our lives. I also believe someone in a family often becomes the catalyst for change. That is the person who decides, “It changes with me.” Wealth builders, business owners, property owners - those who make decisions that change the entire future for generations to come. Today, one of the most meaningful parts of the vision is building Chosen Legacy alongside Porscha’s son, Jamon. “We’re not simply talking about generational legacy. We’re creating it together,” she says. Porscha says what she loves most about her calling is watching transformation happen in real time. “There is something incredibly fulfilling about meeting a person, family, entrepreneur, or organization at one point in their journey and watching what happens when they gain the right information, strategy, resources, support, and belief in what is possible. I love the moment when someone realizes, “I can do something about this.” That’s where information becomes empowerment.” Porscha shares that her faith in God has guided and grounded her throughout her life. Over time, she has gained a clearer perspective on how God has been present in her journey, recognizing Him through opportunities that came her way, doors that closed for her protection, and people who entered her life at meaningful moments. This also includes seasons whose purpose only became clear in hindsight. She also says she is deeply impacted by her ancestors. “These are people whose blood runs through me who sacrificed, prayed, survived, and persevered so generations after them could experience opportunities they may never have had themselves. I am the answered prayer of people I may never meet, the beneficiary of sacrifices I may never fully know, the student of people who have loved people who have challenged me and me, and the steward of gifts that were never intended to stop with me. I didn’t get here by myself, and whatever I build while I’m here isn’t supposed to end with me either. ,” she says. “I am living inside prayers they prayed and reaping from seeds I did not plant. Her community and her 22-year career, Porscha says, have also shaped me. Some experiences gave her credentials. Others gave her wisdom.

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Porscha believes the ability to awaken possibility in others is a spiritual gift she possesses. “We talk a lot in business about strategy, education, systems, experience, data, and credentials. Those things matter, but I also believe God gives us gifts you can’t teach in a classroom. One of my greatest gifts is my ability to see beyond the veil, to look beyond what is immediately visible and recognize potential, patterns, possibilities, and sometimes problems before they fully reveal themselves.” Entrepreneurship has been one of Porscha’s greatest teachers and one of the greatest tests of her faith, confidence, resilience, and identity. She shares seasons of tremendous success and seasons when she had to completely reinvent herself. She faced financial challenges, leadership challenges, and disappointments. Some of her greatest challenges, however, weren’t external. There have been seasons where she questioned herself. She admits that she has learned that starting over doesn’t mean starting from zero. You start again with experience, relationships, wisdom, lessons, and a stronger understanding of who you are,” she says. With each challenge, Porscha says she has overcome them with a combination of faith, resilience, personal development, and an unwavering willingness to keep evolving. When asked if she could change anything about her journey, Porscha says she would have trusted herself sooner and understood earlier that not everyone can go with her. “I have made sacrifices of my time, energy, and opportunities, and sometimes carried responsibilities that were never really mine because I genuinely wanted the people around me to win. Some people are assigned to a chapter, not the entire journey. Some relationships teach you. Some partnerships stretch you. Some people may benefit from what you carry but not have the capacity, commitment, or vision to go where you’re going next.” She also says she’s learned you can’t keep pouring from an empty cup. “There is a difference between serving and sacrificing yourself. There is a difference between helping someone build and carrying what they should build for themselves. There is also a difference between loyalty and remaining somewhere after your assignment has ended. If I could

www.chosenlegacyproject.com go back, I would have embraced systems sooner. I would have delegated sooner, been more selective about partnerships, protected my time differently, and given myself permission to walk away sooner rather than believing everything could be fixed if I worked harder. Yet, I wouldn’t erase any of it. The mistakes, pivots, disappointments, closed doors, and rebuilding seasons gave me something I needed.” What’s next for Porscha? She has set her sights on expansion, empowerment, and impact. “The vision is to expand the Chosen Legacy brand across the United States. The Chosen Legacy Project will grow its nonprofit education, outreach, community partnerships, and resource activation efforts. At the same time, Chosen Legacy Insurance Group will expand our network of licensed agents and brokerage services into communities throughout the country,” she says. Through Chosen Legacy Insurance Group, she plans to develop agents and agency leaders who understand that this work goes beyond selling financial products. “I want our agents to see themselves as educators, trusted resources, and advocates for financial empowerment within the communities they serve,” she says. Through the Chosen Legacy Project, Porscha plans to build strong partnerships with faith and spiritual based organizations, small businesses, community organizations, and other institutions that already have relationships with the families she wants to reach. “Our goal is to equip these organizations with education, tools, resources, programs, and strategies they can use to strengthen the financial futures of their communities. We want to move people from financial literacy to financial empowerment. Personally, I don’t want to simply teach generational wealth. I want my family to experience what it looks like to build something generational together. I want my son, my grandchildren, and eventually generations I may never meet to inherit more than money. I want them to inherit knowledge, systems, relationships, ownership, opportunities, and a foundation they can continue building upon.” She also plans to expand her work as an international speaker, author, strategist, and thought leader. “If we do this right, our success won’t simply be measured by how large the Chosen Legacy becomes. It will be measured by how many families, businesses, communities, and generations are financially stronger because we were there.” h

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