Dorian Troy, an Atlanta-based digital and visual artist, shares his journey from drawing comic books as a child to launching his own art business during the pandemic and exhibiting at prestigious events like Art Basel. His work integrates Afrofuturism with Southern culture, creating pieces that give voice to the unheard and ensure Black people see themselves represented in the future.

• Believing in yourself is crucial for entrepreneurial success, especially when facing rejection
• Creating your own opportunities rather than waiting for traditional systems to validate your work
• Making art accessible to communities that have historically felt excluded from art spaces
• Digital art deserves the same respect and recognition as traditional fine art mediums
• Art should make people feel something, even if that means making the comfortable uncomfortable
• Supporting artists through following them online, buying their work, and connecting them with opportunities
• Representation matters in art, especially for Black, Southern, and queer identities

Follow Dorian Troy on Instagram at Dorian Troy Studios and visit his website at www.doriantroystudios.com to purchase limited edition prints.

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College sports are changing fast. Former Pitt linebacker-turned-operator Adam Gunn breaks down how NoCap Revenue Solutions helps universities and collectives create sustainable, no-new-cost revenue by aligning alumni, local businesses, and vetted B2B providers.

In this episode:

• What NoCap Revenue Solutions actually does (and why it works)
• The “win-win” structure: essential services → revenue share to schools
• Culture first: hiring, leadership, and keeping talent aligned
• Alumni networks as career pipelines for student-athletes
• Gen Z alignment: purpose, impact, and the future of work
• Practical advice for athletes earning via NIL: expand your circles
• How brands can plug in—credit card processing, HCM, logistics, more

About Adam: Adam is Chief Operations Officer of NoCap Revenue Solutions, a division of NoCap Sports helping universities and collectives generate consistent funding via partnerships with nationally recognized service providers. He’s also a former Pitt team captain and was named honorary captain for Pitt–West Virginia (Sept 2025). nocapsports.io+2nrs.nocapsports.io+2

Resources & Connects:

• NoCap Revenue Solutions (overview) — “sustainable, long-term revenue” model. nrs.nocapsports.io
• Sports Business Journal on NoCap’s revenue solution for collectives. Sports Business Journal
• Follow: @nocapsports (X/LinkedIn); @alexandriareed.co; @jordanhawkins.co; guest handle.

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When everything feels hard, how do you know you’re still on the right path? In this Plug Talk mini, Alexandria Reed and Jordan Hawkins unpack the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs that say “keep going.”

In this episode, we cover:

• The “single confetti” sign—and why it kept showing up
• Partnership truth: opposition before the breakthrough
• Manifestation done right: be crystal clear (not “clear as mud”)
• Mindset over miracles: why perspective shifts move the needle
• Checkpoints vs. quitting: staying long enough to be confirmed
• Evolving in public and leading with intention & faith

Resources & Connects:

• IG: @alexandriareed.co, @jordanhawkins.co, @elevatecollection.co (Instagram)
• Web: elevatecollection.co • Podcast hub & latest episodes (www.elevatecollection.co, Apple Podcasts)
• Event: Elevated Spaces (next date/details) (www.elevatecollection.co)

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Interior icon Michel Smith Boyd sits down with Elevate to unpack the mindset behind true luxury: deep listening, service-first leadership, and the “sparkle layer” that turns rooms into experiences.

In this episode

• Growing up in Thibodaux, Louisiana → finding freedom in Atlanta & New York
• From nursing major to designer: discovering the work he’d “do for free”
• Best-dressed help: why design is service—and why great designers are great listeners
• Presentations that win skeptics (hello, reluctant spouse) and convert them into design junkies
• Why lighting = jewelry and how the “sparkle layer” elevates a home
• Writing a vulnerable, story-driven design book (not just theory)
• Television wins, fear as a companion, and creating beyond the network
• Community, team-building, and why legacy takes care of itself when you stay present
• The ask: follow him beyond TV—subscribe to his YouTube for what’s next

About Michel Smith Boyd

Atlanta-based interior designer and host of HGTV’s Luxe for Less, with appearances on Rock the Block, Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, and more. Michel leads an eponymous studio known for soulful, sumptuous spaces—and a growing content and product universe. HGTV+1Michel Smith Boyd

Resources & Connects

• Website & shop: howtoluxury.com (design firm, retail collabs, “Michel on TV”) Michel Smith Boyd
• Instagram: @michelboyd (~53K followers) Instagram
• YouTube: Michel Smith Boyd (original programming, Luxe-thinking) YouTube
• Retail collabs: Crate & Barrel, Z Gallerie, LeftBank Art Michel Smith BoydCrate & Barrelhomeaccentstoday.com

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What does legacy look like when the cameras are off? Kyrie Irving joins Alexandria & Jordan to talk faith, family DNA, and why true impact often happens in silence.

In this conversation, Kyrie opens up about navigating today’s internet era, the emotional weight of recent years, and how he chooses where and when to lend his voice. He shares how his parents and mentors shaped his compass, why “disruption” is part of his design, and how he’s weaving cultural stewardship—honoring ancestors, leading with God-love, and moving with intention—into everything from sport to fashion and art.

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In this Plug Talk mini, hosts Alexandria Reed and Jordan Hawkins break down their real-life framework for relationship-driven growth—why being interested (not interesting) changes the room, and how “casting the net wide” vs. “casting it deep” can both 10x outcomes.

In this episode

• The rule: Be interested, not interesting—and mean it
• Jordan’s “wide net” vs. Alex’s “deep dive” and when each wins
• Warm handoffs > cold outreach: designing a connection ecosystem
• From lobby bars to Target (and yes, even a strip club): deals happen everywhere
• Servant leadership as a networking superpower
• Faith + manifestation aren’t mutually exclusive (words shape outcomes)
• Live mapping: how we quickly spot win-win intros in a room
• Our community as the container: Elevate Collection membership & podcast

About the hosts

Alexandria Reed and Jordan Hawkins lead Elevate Collection in ATL & DEN—sports & entertainment real estate + experiential marketing, and co-host The Elevate Collection Podcast. Follow on IG: @alexandriareed.co and @jordanhawkins.co; learn more via Elevate’s sites and podcast feed. Instagram+1www.elevatecollection.coApple Podcasts

Resources & Connects

• Alex IG: @alexandriareed.co Instagram
• Jordan IG: @jordanhawkins.co Instagram
• Elevate ATL (Compass team page) Compass
• Podcast hub: The Elevate Collection Podcast Apple Podcasts

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Comedian, actress, and entrepreneur Kelly Kellz joins Alexandria & Jordan for a soul-filling conversation on calling, confidence, and building a legacy with laughter. A Milwaukee native and former teacher, Kelly shares how she walked out on faith, scaled her career with her husband-manager, and uses comedy as a tool for healing and empowerment. We go deep on supportive partnerships, being authentically yourself in rooms that want “cookie-cutter,” and what it means to build legacy for our kids.

We also talk about Kelly’s new film Toxic FriendZ (now streaming on Amazon Prime & Tubi) and her show/podcast work, plus the moment she knew she’d “made it.” If you need a reminder that bigger is possible, this one’s it.

In this episode:

• Leaving the classroom for the stage—on purpose and with faith
• Silent leadership & why support is real leadership in partnership
• Thick-girl confidence & rejecting “cookie-cutter” beauty standards
• Turning comedy into ministry: laughs as medicine
• Legacy for our kids and building “trust babies”
• Producing a feature film and shifting behind the camera
• The power of curating connection experiences vs. “networking”

About Kelly Kellz (highlights):

• APCA “Comedian of the Year” (2024), national touring comic. ImprovBeacons
• Former K-12 teacher from Milwaukee; transitioned to full-time comedy. Essence
• Stars in and executive produced Toxic FriendZ (streaming on Amazon Prime & Tubi). IMDbInstagram+1
• Massive social footprint (Facebook ~1.5M followers). Facebook+1

Resources & connects:

• Kelly: kellykellz.com | IG/TikTok/FB: @kellykellz_22 (email: kellykells2222@gmail.com)
• Watch Toxic FriendZ: Amazon Prime / Tubi (search “Toxic FriendZ”) IMDbInstagram

Sponsor/Partnership inquiries: Kelly is seeking aligned management, podcast sponsors, and brand collaborations.

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Season 2 of The Elevate Collection Podcast is here — and it’s bigger, bolder, and even more intentional. From unfiltered conversations with comedians and creatives to behind-the-scenes insights from athletes, execs, and culture-shapers, we’re curating the spaces where influence meets legacy.

Why listen?
Because connection is currency, and this season, we’re pulling back the curtain on the people shaping culture, business, and community in real time.

Resources & Connects:

• Follow The Elevate Collection on Instagram
• Subscribe on YouTube for full episodes + extras
• Join the Elevate Collection Community for deeper connections

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