Memphis is known for its creative and cultural identity, and one organization stands out as a champion for the creative sector. Over the last 10 years, UNAPOLOGETIC. has helped artists remain authentic while building resources and infrastructure to help their work remain authentically Memphis. This conversation with IMAKEMADBEATS and Kid Maestro explores the need for diversity in all sectors and how to turn what makes you different into your superpower.

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Kid Maestro
• IMAKEMADBEATS
• UNAPOLOGETIC.
• Learn more about the 10 year anniversary of UNAPOLOGETIC. here, here, and here
• University of Memphis Recording Technology degree
• IMAKEMADBEATS 2019 TEDxMemphis Talk (learn more about the performance from The Memphis Flyer here)
• Celebrate What's Right: Growing the Creative Economy featuring Kid Maestro
• Orange Mound
• "Revitalizing Black Neighborhoods by Preserving Their History" The New York Times
• Memphis Music Initiative
• Music Export Memphis
• City of Memphis Welcomes DeMarcus Suggs as Director of Creative and Cultural Economy

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.