Aaron Nagel: Self-Taught Surrealism

When viewing paintings by the Oakland, Calif., based artist Aaron Nagel, it’s hard to believe that he has never had any type of formal training. For a self-taught artist, Nagel has an impressive eye for aesthetics and a contemporary surreal style that easily competes with that of fine art veterans.

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Steven Yeun: From Fighting Zombies to Making History

With the Oscars swiftly approaching, attention has turned to those nominated for awards. The film industry is a complex business, some people possess connections to the film industry from a young age and garner success early, while others are immigrants who rise to fame over time.

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The Daily Fare: SMOKE|MIRRORS

Before we get into the specifics of The Daily Fare, I should admit that I’m completely, 100% biased. I’ve known Alissa Abeler and Hannah Smith for a few years. We met at a Halloween party that was too cool for me to attend, but there I was confronted with Abeler dressed reminiscent of Doctor Who and Smith dressed as the oncoming threat of Christmas. They sat with me as I processed a night of rather notable Nashvillians - a nobody in a house full of fame and talent.

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Jessica Durrant: Illustration At Its Best

Designs created through positivity are the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Illustrator Jessica Durrant. Her collaboration with main brands has led an army of women empowerment, as well as a world of imagination representing what working hard, looks like.

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Aurora James: Pledging Positive Change

Sustainability, entrepreneurship, and initiatives for change on a large scale often intertwine, but not on a national scale. However, for New York-based businesswoman and activist Aurora James, that isn’t the case.

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Olugbenga Agboola: Digital Dash’n through Africa

Olubenga Agboola was a nervous wreck as he left Uber headquarters in San Francisco back in 2016. He spent the next couple of sleepless nights on edge, pacing back and forth as he faced lingering doubts about whether his company Flutterwave would become the next payment processor for Uber in Africa. Not a soul in the room that he pitched this idea to had even heard of Flutterwave. Even though he was unsure if his company had the right capital and skillsets, it didn’t seem to matter. A few days later, Uber signed on and Agboola was left with a heavy sigh of relief.

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