'Sipp Talk Live: Creating From The Ground Up Now Streaming

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What does it mean to create, build, and imagine from the place you call home?

In this episode of ‘Sipp Talk Live, we’re talking with Mississippi creatives about what it means to build from the ground up—creating work, businesses, communities, and new possibilities in a place that is often misunderstood from the outside.

We talk about the realities of making a creative life in Mississippi, the resources and systems we’re building for ourselves, the power of knowing your place, and what becomes possible when we stop waiting for someone else to create the conditions we need. People. Place. Culture. That’s the work. Come hear from the people creating Mississippi’s next chapter—on their own terms.

Panelists:

Brandi Turner is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of @sippculture, a Mississippi-based organization using agriculture, arts, and community engagement to drive holistic community development. A respected cultural strategist and advocate, she continues to champion rural artists, creative ecosystems, and community-led change across Mississippi and beyond.

Rebekah Pleasant-Patterson (@rebekah_pleasantpatterson) is the Executive Director of Griot Arts in Clarksdale, Mississippi — an organization building programs that connect young people and their communities to opportunity through the arts, education, and workforce development.

Brittany Bright (@itsbrittanybright) is the founder and CEO of The Influencer League, an EdTech and talent platform helping diverse creators build profitable, sustainable businesses. A leader in influencer marketing and talent management, she is known for co-authoring the groundbreaking Time to Face the Influencer Pay Gap study and advocating for fair compensation and greater opportunities for creators of color.