Community Over Commissions: Q + A with Jenna Williamson
Chris: Tell me a little about yourself. Jenna: My name is Jenna Stonecipher Williamson, and I’m a native Memphian. I grew up all over this
March 20, 2023
Chris Reeder-Young
Is an applied anthropologist and has lived in Memphis for 16 years.
Crafting Love, Pride, & Art: An Interview with Alex and Kelly Carpenter
Lovebirds and community faves Alex and Kelly share their love for their crafts and their love for each other. KELLY CARPENTERCosmetology and hairdressing is both
January 23, 2023
Crafting Courage: A Conversation with Designer Jess Vandenberg
(Above photo: Jess and her wife, Haley Greenwell) Tell me a little about yourself and your entrée into graphic design. My name is Jess Vandenberg,
January 19, 2023
Q + A with Illustrator Mia Saine
by Chris Reeder-Young | above photo by Marcus Menefee CRY: Tell me a little about yourself and your entrée into graphic design. MS: I’m a
November 14, 2022
The Power of Showing Up for Yourself: A Conversation with Trinette Johnson-Williams
by Chris Reeder-Young | photos by Nicole Craig Tell me a little about yourself. I’m originally from Mississippi, but I moved to Memphis from Puerto
November 9, 2022
Brenda Newport + Will Ryder: Finding Love On & Off Stage
Share a little bit about yourselves. Brenda: My name is Brenda Newport, and I’m nonbinary, gender fluid. I’m not trans however, and I am a
July 11, 2022
Q + A with Queer Skate Memphis
Focus writer Chris Reeder Young had a few questions for Emily Ward, Vicky Fong, and Alexa Zabella of Queer Skate Memphis! What is Queer Skate
May 2, 2022
Angela Russell & Cristofir Bradley: Committed to Inclusivity, Authenticity, and Each Other
story by Chris Reeder Young | photos by Marcus Menefee Memphis is blessed with two business creatives who form one of my most favorite and
April 4, 2022
Therapist Moe Ari Brown on Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
by Chris Reeder Young Tell me a little about yourself and your clinical background. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My work is
January 14, 2022
Fossey Lynn Sugarbaker
story and photos by Chris Reeder Young Fossey Lynn Sugarbaker was born January 16, 2013, a Capricorn. Her namesake is primatologist and conservationist, Dian Fossey.
December 31, 2021
Pups, People, & Peace: Local Experts Share Thoughts on Dog/Human Intersectionality
by Chris Reeder Young | photos courtesy of Phelan, Lane, and Perry Who Saved Who?For those who have rescued pets and companion animals, we know
December 13, 2021
Voice Training for Trans Women
by Chris Reeder Young | photo by Feliza Vasquez ( Above photo: Marisa Actis made her gender transformation about three years ago. Her voice, however,
October 4, 2021
