More Southern Souls
I rescue animals, but to be honest, they rescue me
"I grew up in Mobile. I always wanted to be a truck driver and did it for more than 30 years. There aren't many places...
I live to sew
“I taught fashion design, home ec, and financial literacy at Fairhope High School for four years and loved it. I...
Mentors never gave up on me, so I have to give back
"I was diagnosed with a speech impediment at four years old. I am thankful for the YWCA at Toulminville because it...
My mama teaches me I can’t live in fear. I want to change the community for her
"I ran for class president at Fairhope High School in August because having a voice is important. I was a president or...
I want to show my daughter is it our responsibility to stand up for each other
"I am out here to show my family and friends that I support them. I have never been scared to be pulled over at a...
We want to show that people here are talking about it
"Sitting at home, I got tired of social media and it made me sick to see the state of the world. I wanted to get out...
I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. I write.
My family moved to Prichard at the age of seven. I had severe case of dyslexia and got lost in school. Back then,...
We are the lucky ones to have a prom and a graduation
"I am graduating from Spanish Fort High School on Tuesday. Losing the rest of my senior year was a shock. At...
Having my own restaurant is all I ever wanted
"We were looking for another avenue of making a living and bought this barbecue stand in Fairhope. We are changing the...
Who wouldn’t want to let their dogs loose and drink beer?
"I got married and last year and moved to Chattanooga for my husband's job. My dad went with us to the dog park. He...
God wasn’t ready for me to have an empty nest
"It is my birthday. I am turning 39 and about to have my fourth child. I don't recommend anyone being pregnant this...
We wear jewelry close to our body and I want it to be inspiring
“I started jewelry making as a business in 2017 after a friend asked me to make some cultural pieces for Black History...












