Markia Jackson (She/Her), known as The Freedom Dealer, is an Afro-Surrealist Painter that grew up in the land of heat and palm trees – Miami, Florida. She believes fulfillment can be found through an intentional life of purpose and passion. With this philosophy, Markia challenges the traditional narrative, inviting a journey of holistic creative pursuit rooted in intentional action and intuitive guidance.

Ari Ramos (They/Them) is a community organizer and literary artist dedicated to creative wellness, self-actualization, and identity prosperity. Serving as the Financial Director and Hauxs Keeper for Ripple Hauxs, Ari develops programs that prioritize the creative and physical wellness of BIIPOC Trans and non-binary identities. They are honored to carry their work into their Ambassador role with Conscious Art for Change to transform the local authority on creative development. Personally, They are publishing, “I've Been Tending to Your Garden,” a poetry collection that explores radical acceptance and growth with natural imagery and character reflection. They are looking to collaborate with inspired artists from every medium to create from the stories they tell.