Spring 2024 Class
Amirah Cook
Travel
Amirah J. Cook is an author, retreat host, lifestyle blogger, and content creator. In 2013, she embarked on an indefinite honeymoon with her husband Jarrell Cook. In their 10+ years of travel, they have explored many destinations and personal interests to customize their life. In 2019, she began welcoming her virtual community along on her travels, hosting intimate international retreats specializing in luxurious self-care. Her professional career as a romance author and ghostwriter keeps her busy when she’s not hosting retreats around the world.
Danielle Desir Corbett
Travel / Finance
Danielle Desir Corbett is a travel and personal finance writer and the host of the 4x grant-funded podcast, The Thought Card. She focuses on the intersection of travel and money, offering in-depth resources for financially savvy travelers to discover creative ways to save money, pay off debt, invest, use travel rewards, and live a travel-filled life. Danielle has authored six books, including Affording Travel in 2020 and We Are Financially Savvy Travelers in 2023.
Isabelle Dias
Lifestyle/Wellness
Isabelle Dias is a digital marketing strategist and creator dedicated to demystifying wellness. Born and raised in Rio, now living in Georgia, she's all about helping you "create a life you love." With a blend of playful storytelling and heartfelt advice, Isabelle invites you to join her in embracing the beauty of everyday moments and pursuing a life filled with purpose.
Korina Emmerich
Fashion/Art/Activism
Artist and designer Korina Emmerich founded the slow fashion brand EMME Studio in 2015. Her colorful work celebrates her patrilineal Indigenous heritage from The Puyallup tribe while aligning art and design with education. Her work has been featured in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Moma PS1, The Denver Art Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Cornell University, and RISD Museum. She has presented her collections in Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, Indigenous Fashion and Arts, Santa Fe Indian Market's Couture Runway Show, and New York Fashion Week.
Nadah Feteih
Travel
Nadah Feteih is a California girl that has a love for the outdoors and staying active. She shares her own adventures (traveling, trekking, and mountaineering) through her personal Instagram. She is also the Founder and CEO of Ma’wa Collective: an adventure community rooted in faith and exploration for Muslim American women. When she’s not climbing mountains or planning group trips, you’ll find her in Cambridge, MA where she is pursuing a fellowship in public interest tech at Harvard University.
Bianca Fernandez
Food
Bianca Fernandez is a New York-based food blogger who loves to create adorable, easy desserts. She believes one is never too old to play with food, which is why she develops fun recipes like frog matcha sugar cookies and cow boba macarons! Bianca also enjoys sharing her career journey of working in biology to becoming a blogger, inspiring others to follow their passions. She offers free educational content on food photography, videography, blogging, and holds 1:1 creator coaching sessions.
Tonya Fitzpatrick
Travel
Tonya Fitzpatrick, Esq., co-founder of World Footprints, a multi-award-winning social impact travel media company, champions global issues like conservation and human rights while highlighting our shared humanity. As a three-time TEDx and global speaker, she's addressed audiences at the Women Economic Forum in India, ITB Berlin and NYU Tisch Center of Hospitality. A regular media guest, she was recently featured in Success Magazine. Appointed by Gov. Wes Moore to the Maryland Tourism Development Board, she also serves as an officer on The Explorers Club Board (DC).
Alejandra Graf
Food
Alejandra Graf is a Mexican food enthusiast and a strong advocate of wellness. She follows a plant-based diet and holds a degree in Art History along with a Professional Certification as a Plant-based Cook. Piloncillo&Vainilla and AleCooks are her bilingual blogs where she shares her experiences, food philosophy, stories, and recipes. She resides with her husband in Houston, TX, and has three college-going kids.
Jaleesa Jaikaran
Beauty
Jaleesa Jaikaran, a Makeup Artist & Creator, originally from Trinidad & now in New York, reflects her Caribbean roots through her passion for vibrant colors and radiant skin. She collaborates with Elle, Essence, InStyle, Teen Vogue, and various beauty brands, earning her a spot as a pro team artist for Ulta Beauty. She hosts "The Life of a Makeup Artist" podcast, emphasizing inclusivity in beauty. Recognized as a Top Voice in Fashion & Beauty by LinkedIn in 2022, she continues to educate and empower through her platform.
William Tang
Travel
William Tang is an award-winning Toronto-based travel content creator who is curious about new cultures, seeks out crazy adventures despite being afraid of heights, and also appreciates a good bowl of ramen. Through his writing, photography, and videos, he loves showing the authentic side to travel, especially as Canadian-born-Chinese (CBC). Being a former engineer and project manager, his true passion lies in arming travelers with detailed itineraries, travel guides, and packing lists so his audience can learn from his mistakes and be able to travel independently and with confidence.
Sojourner White
Travel
Sojourner White is the train travel queen, remote social worker, and award-winning travel journalist behind Sojournies. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad and called both Spain and Germany home. A proud multi-hyphenate creator and solo traveler, Sojourner uses her platform to help 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams to bask in more freedom and flexibility outside the office. She has been featured in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Lonely Planet, TripAdvisor, and more.
@thesojournies
sojournies.com
Jona Won
Food
Jona Won, a Chinese-Colombian food and travel content creator, is passionate about sharing his experiences in a mixed heritage upbringing in Queens while aiming to unite people through storytelling. Better known as @hungry_jona on Instagram, what makes his content unique is how easily he can switch from teaching you traditional Canto dim sum and banquet dinners one day, to Colombian stews, Peruvian ceviches and wok fried Chifa noodles the next. Jona has collaborated with brands such as Hulu, Amazon, and Tastemade.
Art by Nichole Washington