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BRITT SHIVER
Britt has been a newspaper editor and columnist, the manager of a horse ranch, a server and bartender in several Atlanta restaurants, owned a small food business, taught at a public charter school, instructed in yoga studios, studied journalism and linguistics, and most recently, designed and directed programs for Thomasville Center for the Arts. She has hosted countless dinners, parties and events. Beast Mother Creative Community is founded upon her life’s work as a connecto
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ZOE BLAIR
Zoe lives in Monticello, Florida, with her 4 Jack Russell terriers, on land she cultivates herself. Before Monticello, she lived in Orlando, and before that, in no particular order, she lived in Mexico City, Panama, Rio De Janiero, Washington, DC, Boulder, CO, and St. Petersberg, FL (growing up, her father was in the CIA). She wears jaw-dropping turquoise jewelry and designs bespoke handmade notebooks, binding them by hand, making her own decorative paper, and filling them wi
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HANANEL MAVITY JACKSON
If you’re in the south Georgia region, you may have already experienced the magic of Hananel, aka Ms. Honeybun, or her creative work: she has taught music and voice lessons for over a decade, and most recently, directed Ragtime: The Musical for Thomasville Center for the Arts. Hananel has an honest wit, a warm laugh, and is an enthusiast about sharing her passion for the arts. She has two children, Mercy and Dunwoody. Your picture of ideal happiness? Freedom. Abundance. If
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MICHAEL STERLING JOHNSON
Michael moved to the South this spring from Seattle. He is a musician, writer, podcaster, an avid collector and refurbisher, and a jack of all trades. He wears a cowboy hat that looks like it has been to more than a few rodeos, and he has a wide, genuine smile. Michael was the singer-songwriter, bassist and guitarist for the Seattle band Arden Lanes. His forthcoming podcast, Shadow Theater, will be released later this year. What is your chief characteristic? Lightheartedness
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Mardi Howell
Mardi introduces herself the same way, to everyone. “I’m Mardi, like Mardi Gras.” She gives full bodied hugs and always dons a bold manicure. But her signature trait is her spirit - she exudes joy unapologetically. This is a woman who has lived many lives, and is unafraid to squeeze happiness out of this current one. When she is not designing jewelry for Godwin Jewelers, you can find her plein air painting, sewing, mending, and generously sharing herself with others. Mardi
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