Jaraiyia Alize´

Danville, Illinois, native, Jaraiyia Morris, better known by her stage name, Jaraiyia Alize´, is on her way to becoming the music industry’s next most promising songstress. At a very early age, Jaraiyia took up singing, which quickly turned from just a hobby into a passion. Music and singing is what protected Jaraiyia’s heart and peace of mind through the many hardships growing up and her first heartbreak. Never the one to let the negative energy affect her, and always finding a way to triumph through her trials, Jaraiyia has an intense and relatable story to tell and what better way for her to express those emotions through singing and making music. With inspirational icons to admire such as, Beyonce’, Rihanna, Anita Baker, Miley Cyrus, and Taylor Swift; it’s with versatility and personal experiences that have molded Jaraiyia into yet another iconic artist in the making. Now working on an upcoming project with some notable collaborations such as Travis Cherry, Jaraiyia, plans to create music that inspires and memorizes fans. 

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Get To Know Evisu Mane

Young man grew up in Milwaukee WI, trying to find away for myself and family to make it out. Music was my outlet to get my pain and frustrating out that I love to bottle in and not vent to anyone about. I suffered from depression and even suicidal thoughts dealing with family lost, financial issues and just giving my all into whatever I put myself into and not giving up.

Get To Know Twaun Dawn

From the city of Charleston, SC, which is known more for it's history than it's future, Twaun Dawn's music journey started back in 2005 with a rugged street tone. Releasing several local projects that didn't bring notoriety but played an important role in shaping who Twaun Dawn is today. Deciding to go solo in 2010, with personal growth his message grew parallel. Someone who still believes in guerrilla marketing he has slowly paved his own way by grabbing one listener at a time. With more chapters to write in his story he often says he can't wait to be on VH1s "Behind the Music." After learning about his rollercoaster ride I agree, it would be a great episode!

The Bonnie & Clyde Of The Film Industry

 

Bobby and Renee Peoples are much more than the CEOs of The Peoples Network (TPN)—they are a filmmaking power couple whose story reads like a testament to creativity, resilience, and partnership. For nearly two decades, this husband-and-wife team has built an independent entertainment empire from the ground up, rooted in a shared love for storytelling and a deep commitment to uplifting others in the industry. What began in 2008 as a vision to create meaningful, African-American-led content has blossomed into a production company with a prolific output and a growing cultural footprint.

At the heart of TPN is Bobby Peoples, a seasoned producer, writer, director, and editor, whose creative vision drives much of the company’s narrative ambition. Working hand-in-hand with him is Renee Peoples, an equally dynamic force—CEO, writer, director, and actress—whose artistic roots trace back to her early days in theatre, where writing plays and directing classmates foreshadowed the path she would later take in film. Together, they have written and produced well over 100 web series, features, and short films, a volume of work that speaks not just to their productivity but to their passion and endurance in a notoriously tough industry.

But what makes Bobby and Renee’s story truly compelling is how they have leveraged their own success to lift up others. Through initiatives like the TPN Film Fest—a bimonthly showcase that supports Atlanta’s emerging filmmakers by helping them build audiences and profit from their work—they’ve created platforms that challenge the traditional gatekeeping of Hollywood and independent cinema alike. Their mission isn’t just to entertain, it’s to educate and empower. In fact, their work extends beyond filmmaking into educational tools like the How to Make Movies and Money Manual, designed to demystify the craft and business of filmmaking for aspiring creators.

While their films have found homes on major retail and streaming platforms—including Walmart, Best Buy, Amazon, Tubi, and more—the Peopleses measure their success not just in distribution deals, but in impact. Projects such as You Can Never Go Home Again, starring Omar Gooding and airing on Lifetime, exemplify the couple’s ability to blend heartfelt storytelling with commercial appeal. And with newer ventures like TPN TV—an app available on Roku designed to help independent filmmakers reach national audiences—the duo continues to innovate how stories are shared and monetized.

Despite the challenges that inevitably come with independent filmmaking—financial risks, creative disagreements, and industry skepticism—Bobby and Renee’s partnership has endured because it’s grounded in mutual respect and a shared dream. Their journey is emblematic of the entrepreneurial spirit: a blend of grit, imagination, and faith in the belief that voices from the margins deserve a place center stage. And as they continue to expand TPN’s reach, mentor new talent, and push the boundaries of independent cinema, Bobby and Renee Peoples stand as inspiring examples of what’s possible when two people build not just a company, but a legacy together.

Get To Know Canditrinae’

I’m Hello, My name is Candice Henderson- Williams. My entertainer’s name is Canditrinae’ The Muse or Canditrinae’. I am 38 years old and have been a freelance model since July of 2021. I am a college graduate with three college degrees in office management, small business management, and a Bachelor of Applied Science in business management and marketing. Excitingly, I am a self-proclaimed beauty entrepreneur with international credibility and collaborations in being an international published model, actress, stylist, designer, make-up artist, lash tech, hair stylist, scholar, and an activist. I am the CEO and Founder of the following entities Canditrinae’ Beauty’s Artist: Beat to Slay, Beauty Ur Way Inc, Hired by Beauty MsCanditrinae’, Styles Designed by Mused Beauty, Mused Beauty Promotions, and Management, Debonaire and Zion’s Autism Outreach, Gifted and Talented Entrepreneurs, Kings of Autism Eclectic Arts Studio, Kings of Autism Photography and Performing Arts, and Kings of Autism Power moves in Houston Texas.Being a self-proclaimed beauty entrepreneur in 2021, now in 2022, I am the Detroit Brand Ambassador for Thickalicious Apparel “ Thick 4 Life” for ( CEO Eric Nikkon, Fashion Trendz Magazine, Georgia), The Queens of Blackberry Collective Spokesmodel for (CEO, Troy Thomas, El Grande Papiratzi, Houston, Texas), Executive Director for Image Magazine South Africa for the USA ( CEO Shilos Shilos, Image Magazine South Africa), Vice President of Queen Visions Modeling (CEO Ken Robinson, New Jersey), President of Carlos Shots Inc (CEO Carlos Stewart Houston, Texas), Executive Director of Loud Money Music Group South (CEO Steven Ragsdale, Loud Money Music Group, Chicago, Illinois), and the Executive Director of Closed Casket Entertainment Inc. (CEO Barnone The Mod, Closed Casket Entertainment, Chicago, Illinois) Canditrinae’ is my brand of expertise that I created with my limited abilities after surviving a stroke in 2019 and being diagnosed with a chronic disabling condition of multiple sclerosis at the same time. I was not able to walk, see, speak clearly, or remember my name. This is “ My MS and Stroke Survivor Walking Again Journey” in which I created the Podcast: Flesh Chronicles by Canditrinae’ to highlight myself of a visionary of expertise through God’s grace and mercy.

At what age did you know you wanted to be a part of the entertainment industry?

 I was born in 1984, I have always been a performer and an influencer. In junior high school I was modeling , singing, acting, cheerleading, public speaking, and being a creative artist my whole life. I have never been to cosmetology school for beauty, I taught myself how to do all my beauty skills. I wanted to be a performer as a child.

Being a model, can have its challenges. Have you ever had to face some type of rejection, or disappointment from a gig you didn't get? 

Being a disabled model and influencer, Runway modeling has been the hardest for me. The challenges of learning to walk again, choosing to do runway modeling and challenging myself has been the hardest but greatest victory. Rejection is something that is needed in any industry that you desire to be committed to. I have gone for many auditions and did not get them, and it can be a hard feeling, then you realize the industry of being chosen. I always say are you “Okay with not being chosen”. Modeling helps build self-confidence to conquer the runway of life for me and allows you to accept not being chosen and still know you are beautiful. Hey, You are your own model, so take the challenges and shake the room.

Have you ever done any runway shows in any states? 

I have my first out of state runway show on December 10, 2022 in Gulfport Mississippi. Being a self-proclaimed beauty entrepreneur, this is a honor in a little over a year in the modeling industry. Excitingly, I had a model tour that I created this year to go to South Carolina, North Carolina, and Atlanta for myself that unfortunately did not happen due to industry changes, and COVID precautions.

Growing up, did you have a particular model/actress you looked up to as a role model? 

When I was a young girl, until being a 38-year-old model, I always wanted to be Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks. These women are fierce and rocked the runway with that fierce walk and one turn. I always walk in “Shaking The Room” like the late great Pop Smoke said and raped about. I am all about representation and walking in how you expect to be treated and knowing who I am so I will not fall for anything. Fundamentally, this has broadened my reach in the beauty industry. Being a dark skin woman, we always had these two that brought us up and showing black confidence on every entertainment stream for modeling and being beauty entrepreneurs. Being the Vice President of Queens Vision Modeling in New Jersey, I can manage models and set the standard for Union Model expectation by guiding and teaching the fundamentals of modeling to get noticed.

The pandemic 2 years ago slowed the entire world down. Did work slowdown for you during this time? 

During the pandemic, work began to slow down but it allowed me to also perfect by craft, while getting through my medical recovery. The pandemic allowed many of us true business owners and entrepreneurs to focus on our own talents and utilize them. I am literally now doing my own things that I used to pay to get done. Now I am a self-made make-up artist, hair artist, lash artist, stylist and designer sitting down at home during the pandemic, while creating my mobile beauty business of Hired by Beauty MsCanditrinae’. I learned that change is needed for “ Growth of The Seeds I Planted” You know the full harvest. We have to slow down and sit down to really get down and make the brand of your foundation be built on the rock. Canditrinae’ was created during the pandemic with the rock as the foundation. I am the “Canditrinae Brand”, Queen. 

Have you worked with any celebrities since you've been in the business of being a model/actress? 

Being a model and actress, I have worked with celebrities on different levels. In a year of following my acting journey, I was blessed with my first supporting lead role as “ Paulina” in the film “Irreversible Desires by Nakeva Bryant”, that is out now on life streams. Nakeva Bryant is a well-known musical performing arts, writer/ director, CEO of Skyhigh Films, affiliated with Maverick movies being an independent film maker.

Get To Know KG CWS

CEO, of the label Copin' Wit Stress Records, rap artist/graphic artist. Been in the game since the 90s doin shows & releasing music locally at every stop along the way (Fargo ND, Ardmore OK, Dallas TX) now I'm in Lawrence KS (LFK as I heard some say). Influenced by Scarface, Tupac, NWA, Public Enemy, Geto Boys & old school Hip-Hop/Rap. Released the single Gangsta Boo in the fall of 2015 with the full length CD "REZ-UH-REK-SHUN" 2.0 coming out in the spring of 2022.

Get To Know Mizz CoCo

Born Diana Williamson (Mizz CoCo) is a native of Mississippi. Her vocal strength has brought her the honor of performing for the Mayor of Memphis Tennessee. Mizz CoCo has been singing since her early childhood of age 4. She also was part of her family gospel group named (The Rushing Singers). Later moving to Jacksonville, Florida, she had the privilege to perform with artists such as Tony Terry, Shirley Caesar, Le'Andria Johnson, Bobby Rush, BB King, Sunshine Anderson, and many other professional artists. Mizz CoCo released 2 Gospel Albums prior to starting her Southern Soul Career. Currently working on her new independent album. She has released two new singles off the upcoming album. Chocolate Drop and Juke Joint Party. Both songs are now available on all major platforms.