Between the Sunshine

Atlanta native Cydney Rhines is a creative professional in digital marketing and social media management. Outside of her 9 to 5, Cydney is the owner of Into Creation Studios, LLC where she uses her diverse skill set in portrait photography and illustration. Her unique blend of creativity and business acumen vibrantly sets her apart in the realms of both art and commerce.In this final interview of season 1, I sit down with my mentee, Cydney Rhines to chat about how we are sharing our light with others. We talk about the importance of mentorship, community, and cultivating our inner circle.Follow CydneyIG - @byceemariaIG - @intocreationstudiosFaceBook - Into Creation StudiosHer site - www.intocreationstudios.comContact DayleNo 4 Design Studio SiteInstagram: @designstudio.no4Linkedin ProfileJoin my mailing list A Dose of Sunshine: Sign up Photo: Kelley Raye Podcast Location: The Lola

Jeaneé Wallace is a Senior graphic designer who's experience encompasses working across multiple projects and creating engaging solutions for various brand identity systems, print materials, digital marketing, and campaigns. She is a creative strategy expert who works collaboratively with teams to create purposefully designed campaigns and products.This episode is a funny chat with my bestie Jeaneé Wallace as we walk down memory lane to share our crazy crafty adventures! We share stories about how we met at the Portfolio Center in grad school and how that led us to work for Hallmark Cards Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri.  It's a great convo about how we enjoyed many creative experiences and all of the opportunities we found to shine our light.Follow Jeaneé Portfolio - BehanceLinkedin - ProfileContact DayleNo 4 Design Studio SiteInstagram: @designstudio.no4Linkedin ProfileJoin my mailing list A Dose of Sunshine: Sign up Photo: Kelley Raye Podcast Location: The Lola

Bem Joiner is a native son of Atlanta. Born and raised in the city, he has a pure passion for its people and its progress. Bem is a major contributor to what makes Altanta's culture captivating and a hip-hop destination. He is a culture curator and co-founder of Atlanta Influences Everything. Bem has managed and consulted on a variety of lifestyle brands and designed meaningful programs for clients like Sprite, Mississippi Dept. of Education, truth.com, Jack Daniels, Nissan, the National Black Arts Festival, and countless others. Bem is also one of the founders of CreativeCall.org which is a community service effort/collaboration between Atlanta and Stockholm creatives. He's a busy guy!I had the opportunity to sit with my brother (from another mother) during the summer to talk about the creative life, our love for community, daily inspiration, and a little bit of Bmore vs the ATL. We both love our home cities and have fun talking about how our cities have influenced who we are today. Follow BemIG: @bemjoinerLinkedin ProfileAIE siteContact DayleNo 4 Design Studio SiteInstagram: @designstudio.no4Linkedin ProfileJoin my mailing list A Dose of Sunshine: Sign up Photo: Kelley Raye Podcast Location: The Lola

Are you an overachiever?  I sit down with my good friend John Kennebrew to chat about what this means in our current lives. We dig deep into the bright and not-so-bright side of the "Overachiever" whirlwind life. It's a wonderful conversation that addresses motivation, inspiration, and mental wellness.Guest Bio:John Kennebrew is the founder and CEO of Success Brand Counseling and Coaching, a telehealth-based Mental Health Practice serving throughout Georgia and Tennessee. His practice provides several innovative therapeutic approaches including movement, art, music, and sports. John is a Morehouse College grad with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing degree. He also attended Argosy University and received his Master of Arts in Psychology Counseling and is currently working in his field as a licensed Adolescent Psychotherapist. Showcase Group,  a nonprofit organization John created is designed around meeting justice-involved youth where they are and gearing their mindset toward positive change through creative therapeutic interventions. The Atlanta Business Chronicle has recognized Kennebrew as one of the top 40 Under 40 business leaders in Metro Atlanta. He was also featured on the cover of Georgia Trend Magazine and recognized for his innovative work with Showcase Group.Follow John on social.InstagramSuccess BrandShowcase GroupContact DayleNo 4 Design Studio SiteInstagram: @designstudio.no4Linkedin ProfileJoin my mailing list A Dose of Sunshine: Sign up Photo: Kelley Raye Podcast Location: The Lola

Today's guest is my bestie, Dr. Dionne Boyd! This episode is jammed packed with laughter and life gems.  Dionne and I talked about our deep sister bond, friendship, our life goals, and how the people in our lives helped us along the way.  Dionne brings her loveable energy to this conversation that has been 25 years in the making! So many stories, so little time. We go deep into her career, her big decisions, and what has set her soul on fire. Get ready your notebooks ready!Dr. Dionne Boyd  "The Money Chick" bio:Owner and CEO of Image Architects and Management, LLC in Atlanta GA, a Global Marketing Consulting and Coaching firm. She leads creative marketing strategies, strategic planning, Global Business, Marketing (Luxury is her niche), Brand development, Fashion Marketing, Packaging, and Product Placement. She also offers Personal Coaching services for Professional athletes, Young Professionals, and High-performance individuals looking to level up professionally. Her coaching services are available via referral only.Image Architects and Management also specializes in global education consulting. Dr Boyd is an education architect who designs classes, programs, curriculum, and lead workshops with other educators all over the world. She shares her expertise as she designs projects and teaches techniques to connect, excite, and engage with students.Find Dionne HereLinkedinInstagramWebsiteContact DayleNo 4 Design Studio SiteInstagram: @designstudio.no4Linkedin ProfileJoin my mailing list A Dose of Sunshine: Sign up Photo: Kelley Raye Podcast Location: The Lola

For my first guest, I had the pleasure to have the ultimate happy conversation with my mentor, Ann Cramer, also known as Ms. Sunshine! Having one sunshine in the building is one thing but two Sunshine people in one room is a lot of energy to contain but we were to pull it off! Ann has been inspiring and guiding leaders and her peers here in Atlanta and the state of Georgia for decades with the best smile and grace.Ann and I are sitting down to talk about the importance of sharing your sunshine with others. We dig into why sunshine people need to know one another, the ups and downs of wearing the crown, and the importance of finding a mentor that matches your energy. Follow Ann on LinkedinContact DayleNo 4 Design Studio SiteInstagram: @designstudio.no4Linkedin ProfileJoin my mailing list A Dose of Sunshine: Sign up Photo: Kelley Raye Podcast Location: The Lola

Dayle Bennett's passion is helping people thrive.  On the Between The Sunshine Podcast, Dayle is gathering her Sunshine tribe to sit down with her to talk about their life journeys and how they are making a positive impact on the world around them. For the past 25 years, Dayle has been lighting sparks in people through creative talks, workshops, and consulting. Now she wants to share those stories with you. Starting June 7th Dayle will be here every 2 weeks. Join my mailing list: Sign upContact DayleNo 4 Design Studio SiteInstagram: @designstudio.no4Linkedin ProfileJoin my mailing list A Dose of Sunshine: Sign up Photo: Kelley Raye Podcast Location: The Lola