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Martha's Vineyard designer Angela Sisson--the owner of Conrado boutique in Vineyard Haven-- has an awesome story to share about sustainable fashion, with a lot of inspiration from her grandfather in particular and her family in general! Circle back soon for our interview but check in the meantime you can learn more about her at shopconrado.com.

Since turning 13 three years ago, St. Mary's School (Lynn) sophomore Bella Owumi has had consistent offers coming her way to play college hoops. Now, the 16 year old literally has a total of “Sweet 16” schools hoping to sign her on. Bella’s dream to play in the WNBA seems like a likely prospect at this point, and we are here to cheer her on! We can’t wait to meet Bella later this year, but until then, just Google her – you’ll find ample stories and videos to take in for some major inspiration!

Check back soon for a snapshot of local activist Elizabeth Dawe.

Nika V. journalists met Ciara, Sherae and Brooklynne last summer at the Centerville Library on the Cape to learn about their favorite native dancing styles along with the culture and traditions of their Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. Click on Storytelling|Activities tab above to watch our interview and/or to read about them and then circle back to read the story that our journalists are currently crafting.

"Established in 2023, Shop Micki is a black woman-owned business delivering fashion forward trends for everyday lifestyle. The owner, Rebecca, has always loved fashion and shopping. Unfortunately, she lost her mother to cancer at a young age and missed out shopping with her during her teenage years. She conceptualized Shop Micki as a welcoming place for multiple generational women. She wanted it to be somewhere that moms and their daughters could come and enjoy shopping together while finding outfits that make them feel confident. Shop Micki is named after Rebecca's mother Mikal, who was known as Micki." We can't wait to meet Rebecca later this year, until then, learn more about her at https://shopmicki.co.

Check back soon for a snapshot of local author, educator, speaker and activist Jennifer de Leon

Check back soon for a snapshot of local activist Cassidy (middle)

As a CoFounder of Boston-based, Ianacare, whose mission is "to encourage, empower, and equip family caregivers with resources and communities – so no one does this alone" -- Jessica Kim knows first hand how challenging and emotional caregiving is. We can't wait to meet her in the coming months, in the meantime, learn more about her important work at ianacare.com.

Boston poet laureate Porsha Olayiwola's new bookstore, Just Bookish, "is a literary gathering space that provides programming and events for creative communities in Dorchester. Culturally curated, radically influenced, and locally inspired, justBook-ish seeks to shift the narrative in the publishing world by housing a collection of books by writers whose work often challenges political paradigms. Partnering with numerous organizations and artists, it offers a centralized hub and networking space in a cozy and comfortable book-cafe setting. In addition to philanthropic support, revenue from books and beverages will help to offset the cost of operations and programming." We are so excited to meet Porsha and her team, and to spend some time browsing and buying books! Until then learn more about her at https://www.justbook-ish.com.

Check back soon for a snapshot of Megan Murphy!

"We're the two best friends that anyone could ever have!" We became best friends 16 years ago while attending Nantucket High School and have been inseparable ever since. We both dove into creating bath & body products at different points in our lives. Bianca learning to make soaps with her sister as a child and Shantaw learning to make butters & scrubs with her grandmother back in Jamaica. Our passion for clean, chemical free products grew together as naturalista sistahs! The concept for Supple Sirens was born in our apartment senior year of college. Though life took us on several journeys, the road always led back to sharing our love for handmade bath & body products with the world. After committing two years to formulating our products, mastering our craft and traveling the world learning about new techniques and finding the best quality ingredients, Supple Sirens was officially formed. " We are excited to meet Bianca and Shantaw later this year, but until then you can learn more about them here https://www.supplesirens.com.

Check back soon for a snapshot on our Cape Cod Journalists!

Check back soon for a snapshot of the coach of Needham Girls' Golf Team!

Derith Cass, aka Coach D, is an inspiring mindset and fitness coach for girls of all ages and stages. We can't wait to meet her and to learn more about her work! Circle back soon for our interview but in the meantime you can learn more about her at fiercebychoice.com.

Check back soon for a snapshot of local artist and activist Anna!

"Colette Phillips is President and CEO of Colette Phillips Communications, Founder and President of Get Konnected! and The GK Fund. For 30 years, Colette has been a powerful voice and effective agent of change in one of America’s oldest and most tribal cities. An immigrant Black woman from Antigua described by Boston Magazine as “Boston’s Great Connector,” and Boston Globe cites her for “changing the Conversation about Diversity in Boston,” Colette has brought her passion, power and wisdom to publications and boardrooms around the globe." We are excited to interview Collette later this year (after reading her new book), until then, learn more about Colette at https://colettephillips.com.

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