Daniela Di Lillo is a South African-Swiss electronic producer and environmentalist, raising awareness through her cinematic deep house streaming sets under the alias Nora En Pure. Her music reflects her nurturing personality and commitment to ocean preservation, which sets her apart from traditional club DJs.

For Charleston's Grace McNally, music is a way to blend traditions, fuse foreign folklore, and regenerate the soul through storytelling. Her classical arrangements and multinational upbringing enable McNally to hear Afro-Brazilian and Cuban correlations to those of southern American roots.

For Rachel Lam, the American dream isn't a tangible concept. Instead, her vision is in her value of bridging two worlds together. As a Chinese-American, she's eliminating stigmas surrounding both cultures and solving the challenges of immigration by fusing eastern business with a western market.

Adam Barley and his alias Aphelyon fuses two melodious worlds. With the capability to hear compositions within a single piece of music, Barley's classically trained ear allows him to blend guitar melodies with electronic harmonies-harmonies that led him to introducing South Carolina to the world of downtempo music.

Wonder woman is standing in her kitchen measuring candles for one of her biggest clients to date. She wears no cape and holds no golden rope, but her endurance is her strength, and her children are her legacy. A single mom of two, Nicole Ortiz, works two jobs and homeschools her children while creating a candle company in her apartment, sometimes staying up until 1 a.m. processing orders. Why? She wants to give her children a proper home and be an example of success. Moreover, she's bringing in additional income and awareness for autism, a condition her son has.

Dutch electronic producer Sebastian Davidson is one artist to keep on your radar from high energy base to low key expressionism. Spanning across genres and equipment Davidson has been an influential artist for Armada Records, one of Europe's top EDM labels. Since venturing onto Loci Records, America's refined downtempo label, Davidson has released several singles and collaborations at a steady rate. With a new sound and sight for the new year, Davidson is already breaking boundaries.

Emerging from the thread of Loci creatives is Colorado resident Andrew Rothschild. Like his collaborators, he breathes in the mountain air for inspiration. His themes stem from earthy tones and titles with a dash of edginess. Additionally, he hones in on his signature style of fades and buildups, each an individual story, coming together like pages in his songbook.

Mental Health. Is it an uncomfortable topic? If you answered yes, you're certainly not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 19% of American adults (roughly 1 in 5), and almost 17% of American children (1 in 6) experience some form of mental illness. That's more than 17.53% of the landmass that Alaska contributes to the country.

Always at the forefront of Charleston's art industry, Taylor Czerwinski has made full use of her Arts Management degree. Her watercolors have graced local art galleries, and her photographs have documented souls, communities, and current events. Moreover, she's the founder of the photojournalistic music publication, 9 to 5 magazine, but she's far from done. Armed with her trusty ukulele, she's ready to explore the other side of the industry.

Christian Morant, aka Learical, one half of Charleston's tag-team Noisy Boys, embarks on an innovative spiritual and musical endeavor. By redefining his mental state through mistakes, Morant undergoes lyrical development and rediscovery. The 30-year-old unveils his narrative in his upcoming 2021 album, The Void.

Out of the gardens of Greenville, South Carolina, Britt Barker's ashes transform equally to a rising phoenix and rising producer. He overcame his conflict with substance abuse and, in return, provides medical and physical support for current dependents. His debut EP, Trust, under the alias Catch The Rise, is an outline journey on his path to recovery. His music is a solid reflection of the trust he has instilled within himself.

Life transitions can be quite alarming, but for Annie, it was life-saving. She is no stranger to adaptions, a revered skillset within the food and beverage industry. Out of the ashes of a burnt-out culinary career, she now holds the title of Charleston's affable “cookie dealer.”

When you first see Dave, a sense of warm and humbleness comes over you. His captivating eyes and smile tell stories of their own. His presence is tall yet not intimidating. His passion is educating individuals with Native American roots through culinary creations. Born in Syracuse, New York within the Mohawk tribe, yet a 20 year resident in Augusta, Georgia thanks to his wife, a doctor for the local medical college

Ann is the transition between summer and fall: a sweet tea with a lemon punch or an apple cider with a bourbon twist. Her hugs are just as infectious as her laughter, and her charisma and Wonder Woman attitude is a powerful punch.

When it comes to global culture, Ray Blakney is a leading example. This former Peace Corps volunteer turned language business provider is ahead of the game regarding online access and education submersion. From first-hand experience, there are just some techniques that you clearly cannot acquire in the classroom. Together with his wife, Laura, The Blakney's bring the classroom to the world with LiveLingua.com.