The M Made me UNIVERSAL PNW transplant, Talent Expert, and Coach, this Memphis-bred foodie and beer enthusiast can’t come home without having Soulfish and a local brew. In Her Words: Memphis gave me the ability to be in whatever space I want without fear. White suburban life... I lived it until Hickory Hill was annexed into the city and transitioned to all black neighborhood due to white flight. Deep appreciation of Black History ... I got it from Peabody Elementary where I had exactly three white teachers between kindergarten and sixth grade and a bunch of Black women that settled for nothing less than me being great. A top tier education that exposed me to kids from various economic and social backgrounds, White Station Middle and High School. But what Memphis gave me most is the appreciation of a gritty culture where you have to seek what's worth finding. You can't be entitled in Memphis, it's not the city for handouts. Now I wish I had even more Memphis in me, but I take what I have and make my city proud. Favorite Memphis Memory: When Mikhail Gorbechav, the last leader of the Soviet Union, won the National Civil Rights Museum's Freedom Award in the 90s I got to go to the ceremony and be in a video showcased at the event about Civil Rights. I was about 10. Why? Because my former school principal also happened to be a church member who also happened to be a part of the school board and organizing the video. So basically... I'm in a world's leader award ceremony, a person known for helping to dismantle the Berlin Wall, because of a hook-up. Peak Memphis even though not a story shared across Memphis Learn more about Channa and hear about why she reps Memphis so hard everywhere she goes. 

The M Made Me AMBITIOUS. Lifelong Memphian, reformed lawyer, this yogi believes there's no better energy than 18,000 Grizzlies fans yelling Whoop that Trick together during a Grizzlies game. And we would have to agree. In her own words: Memphis made me who I am. The people, the culture, the energy, the history, the food, the grit, the ingenuity...I think Memphians are just wired differently because we grew up here with access to all of that. I choose Memphis because I love it the city and the people, and I know that there are still so many opportunities available to succeed and flourish. Favorite Memphis memory: My favorite Memphis story is being on the field at the game when Memphis beat UT in football! I was on the pom squad that year so I was on the field when we won and fans stormed the field. Most terrifying and exhilarating time of my life! Listen to the full interview to hear more out how Kandace survived the game link in bio.

The M Made Me HUSTLE. Father, business owner/entrepreneur, and U of M Alum, this Memphis transplant may hail from Little Rock but his passion for Memphis is so fierce that he once was Pouncer, the U of M mascot. We talk to Terez about his drive, what the city of Memphis means to him and we learn about how close he was to becoming to a reality tv star.  In his own words: Memphis groomed me and showed me what brotherhood, leadership, and passion for something is all about. I think at one point my ambition outgrew the city so I moved away but my pockets were empty so I moved back. My contacts and work here made room for me so I planted roots. Not to mention we get a good mix of all 4 seasons. Lol Favorite Memphis memory: The way the city came alive during our trip to the final four in 2008. I felt like all of us were one race, and gave each other a true feeling of love and care during that time. Everyone just wanted to be a part of history and cherish memories with those they cared for the most. Check out the website: DiamondintheBluff.com to read and learn more about Terez.