AUGUST

LOCATION: 1441 MAIN STREET

Adia Daniels is a Columbia native with a background in education and public service, holding a master's degree in education and 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification. She is the founder of A Vibe Called Yoga, a community-centered wellness initiative that brings together movement, music, and cultural connection through accessible public events. Her work focuses on creating inclusive experiences that strengthen well‑being and activate shared spaces across the city.

Cherry & Thyme is a creative partnership founded by Ariana Smoak and Akuya Stoddard, two longtime friends with a shared love for art, event planning, and bringing people together. Since 2024, they’ve hosted book clubs, clothing swaps, mixers, and workshops, all with the desire to build community and preserve the joy in creating.

To bring their ideas to life, they created Ephemera, a night-time lounge for relaxation, conversation, and exploration. The lounge will serve as a safe space for the curious— a hub for free-thinkers and kindred spirits.

Ephemera encapsulates the short-lived nature of life and the importance of being present to appreciate the gifts that each moment holds. In our space, we want to emphasize that with a renewed perspective, the mundane becomes precious and the insignificant becomes invaluable.

Striker Reese is a multi-hyphenate creative whose marketing talents span across the wine industry, CPG brands and even City Government.  Creating social media campaigns for the City of Philadelphia's 311 program.Seltzer’s Smokehouse Meats while attaining his certification in wine. Striker worked his way up by starting in wine retail. Eventually landing at a luxury wine marketing agency 5 forest before marketing consulting with Cellars South- An east coast maker of Wine cellars. Striker offers a fresh and creative perspective for the wine industry.

Bubblee Mixologist is a luxury bar and event service based in Columbia, South Carolina, founded by Eboni Page. The company specializes in crafting unique, curated beverage experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. It is also known for hosting creative, themed bar pop-ups at local venues.

Bubblee Mixologist produces two signature events—Glitter on Greene and The Capital City Cocktail Competition—which showcase local charities in Columbia, helping raise visibility and support for meaningful community causes.