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Trish Andersen & Michael Porten
By The Malin Journal
Trish Andersen and Michael Porten are partners in life and art. Both graduates of SCAD, they’ve built distinct practices while sharing a common creative language—one that comes to life in their individual projects as well as in the collaborative work they produce together. From milestone shows to a new home studio in the works, the pair addresses their lives as Savannah-based artists and how the city continues to shape their perspective and practice.
Nikki Krecicki, formerly a fashion photographer and photo producer at Vogue, returned to Savannah to pursue a bold career pivot: opening Provisions, a specialty shop that blends her creative vision with a passion for community.
Kewaan Drayton, a Savannah native and recognized Entrepreneur of the Year by the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, is deeply rooted in his hometown’s business community. On The Malin Journal, he shares his insights on
Music writer Alex Gonzalez profiles Austin-based twin musicians THEBROSFRESH, a duo reinventing what “Southern” can sound like—and approaching the music industry like small business owners.
Web3 pioneer and Ephemera Co-Founder & CEO Shane Mac challenges leadership norms in times of uncertainty, offering a counterintuitive approach that could save your team from misery.
Brittany N. Cole is a keynote speaker and Founder and CEO of Career Thrivers. Her firm focuses on leadership development and inclusive culture transformation, working to build inclusive workplaces with organizations such as Amazon, Morgan
Founder of Good Black Art, Phillip Collins shares some of his favorite emerging Black artists and galleries across New York, Tennessee, and Texas.
Founder, Creative Director, and color aficionado Madelynn Ringo of Ringo Studio shares her visionary tips on embracing a vast palette.
Shannon Sanders, Jr. brings Ghanaian-grown Robusta beans to the U.S. through Cape Coast Coffee Co., blending family tradition with a commitment to single-origin sourcing and meaningful producer relationships.
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