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DJ Girl Next Door

Gini Ryles

Gini Ryles expresses her lifelong love for music by playing as DJ Girl Next Door. A firm believer in music’s power to connect people and shape culture, she uses music to show her passion for mentoring youth. Outside her DJ work, she is a seasoned community impact leader in the financial industry, with more than 18 years of experience and a deep commitment to expanding access to capital, advancing financial empowerment, and strengthening communities.

Miss’ipi Chef

Catering

Miss’ipi Chef is a personal chef and catering company that specializes in homestyle cooking customized for diverse tastes and needs. Owned by Executive Chef Melinda Sandifer, Miss’ipi Chef offers a taste of Melinda’s family’s Southern traditions, where authenticity is highlighted with the use of fresh, local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients.

Sharon Thomas

Photography

Sharon believes that “beauty can be seen in all things.” A photographer and videographer, she excels in capturing the story behind the scene. Her Instagram photography series, Black Love PDX, showcases Black love stories in Portland and beyond.