Fashion designer Perry Varner is transforming Birmingham’s creative scene with HIM Fashion Week, an innovative platform spotlighting menswear, culture, and community impact. Discover his journey, vision, and what’s next. Continue reading Perry Varner Is Redefining Men’s Fashion in Birmingham Through HIM Fashion Week
Young Black founder Alessandra Kennedy is transforming how we discover food with her real-time app, Street Eatz. Learn how she blended tech, culture, and culinary innovation to reshape the food truck industry—and inspire a new generation of millennial entrepreneurs. Continue reading How Street Eatz Is Disrupting Food Culture: Inside Alessandra Kennedy’s Journey as a Young Black Tech Founder
A. Nichel’s masterful portraits transcend mere imitation, capturing the essence of her subjects with unparalleled emotion and precision. Her journey from a young observer to a celebrated artist is a testament to the power of talent and storytelling. Continue reading When a Portrait Speaks: How A. Nichel Turns Faces Into Living Stories
Marketing and communications leader Jarrod Stisher is amplifying innovation through Tech Birmingham and Sloss Tech. Learn how his work is inspiring millennials to enter tech, embrace AI, and build the future from right where they are. Continue reading Jarrod Stisher Is Helping Shape Birmingham’s Tech Future and Millennials Should Be Paying Attention
LaDarrius Hutcherson, a Birmingham native and social media influencer whose voice has steadily resonated across digital spaces, is entering a new chapter that feels both full-circle and divinely timed. On February 22, LaDarrius will release his debut book, Bloom, a project that goes far beyond the influencer-to-author pipeline and lands squarely in the realm of testimony, transformation, and truth. Continue reading LaDarrius Hutcherson Is Blooming Out Loud and Inviting Millennials to Do the Same
In a tech landscape often dominated by big names and even bigger noise, McQueen stands out as a grounded, brilliant young Black tech founder who knew exactly what his peers were missing: a space where genuine connection meets curated experiences. And Birmingham is quickly becoming the blueprint for how millennials can build community in a way that is intentional, fun, and culturally forward. Continue reading Companion: How Kenneth McQueen Is Redefining Connection for Millennials, One Curated Event at a Time
Andrea is the perfect example of what it looks like when a millennial woman steps boldly into her purpose and lets her talents speak loudly. She’s a Southern native with national reach, a sports-lover who turned passion into profession, and a woman who understands the power of making people feel seen and connected on and off the court. In a moment where millennials are craving community more than ever, Andrea is part of the movement creating spaces that bring us together, one pickleball rally at a time. Continue reading Andrea Moultrie: The Millennial Powerhouse Bringing Community, Culture, and Connection to Pickleball
In an industry that often feels dominated by tradition and gatekeeping, there’s something magnetic about watching a young woman carve out her own lane with confidence, clarity, and purpose. For millennials searching for homeownership, community, or inspiration, Alexia McCall is the kind of story that makes you stop, breathe, and believe a little harder in what’s possible. Continue reading Alexia McCall: The Millennial Powerhouse Redefining Real Estate, One Home and One Community at a Time
Created by Birmingham native and emerging film producer Miea Logan, The Alibi is the kind of project that makes you pause, not just because of its gripping storyline, but because of the why behind it. In an era where mental health continues to be a vital conversation, especially among millennials, films like this remind us how layered the human experience can be. Continue reading Miea Logan Is Shifting the Lens: How ‘The Alibi’ Brings Mental Health and Real Relationships to the Screen
Pickleball might sound like something you’d find at a quirky brunch spot, but it’s actually one of the fastest-growing sports in America and millennials are catching on in a big way. If you’ve seen people swinging paddles on converted tennis courts lately, trust that you’re not alone. From backyard games to community courts popping up in big cities, pickleball is everywhere, and it’s not just … Continue reading Serving Up a New Trend: Why Millennials Are Falling in Love with Pickleball
Last week, Birmingham’s tech scene turned all the way up for Sloss Tech 2025, which took over downtown June 25–27. What started as a one-day gathering in 2016 has grown into the Southeast’s premier tech and innovation conference, and this year’s vibe proved it’s only getting bigger. With a record-breaking 1,700 attendees, Sloss Tech 2025 drew founders, funders, developers, students, creatives, and community leaders all ready to tap … Continue reading Inside Sloss Tech 2025: Where Birmingham’s Boldest Ideas Came to Play
If there’s one thing millennials can agree on, it’s this: we were the generation that started it all when it comes to living life through a screen. We grew up on dial-up connections, AIM chats, early cell phones and watched the tech world explode into what it is today. From MySpace and sidekicks to iPhones and TikTok, we’ve seen every upgrade, and we’ve carried those screens with … Continue reading Too Many Tabs Open? Here’s Why It’s Time for a Digital Reset
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