Our Panelists

From stylists, to artists, to activists, we’ve compiled an A-list panel to showcase their talents, share their stories, and inspire.

Ashley Mallory

Fashion Stylist & Designer

Ashley Mallory is a published fashion stylist based in South Carolina. Owner/Operator of “Fly Feet Boutique & Style”, a one stop shop for custom pieces and styling. She started Fly Feet Boutique in 2013 , initially  in response to her love affair with heels. In 2014 she introduced custom pieces and styling to the mix. She attributes her style to her late grandmother and mother. “They were God fearing, well-dressed women with an amazing sense of humor”.  To inquire about services or to learn more about Fly Feet Boutique & Style , follow her blog on FB and on Instagram at @Fly_Feet_BoutiqueandStyle.

Kelvin Crosby

Certified personal trainer and health coach

Kelvin’s passion was developed from a life of worldly experiences that has tested his strength, both physically and mentally throughout the years. By working through obstacles and taking control of his own future, Kelvin’s knowledge, perseverance, and ingenuity has given him the unique ability to connect with people of all ages, races, and backgrounds.  He has earned the respect of his clients by showing that it is possible to accomplish anything with discipline, dedication, focus, and a positive mindset.

Josh Hollis

Dreadlock Stylist

Josh Hollis is from Spartanburg, SC and been around hair his entire life as his mom is a cosmetologist. He decided to follow in her footsteps and started doing dreadlocks right out of high school on some friends. In 2015, he made the decision to leave his job and start a career as a loctician! Seven years later, he’s happy to say that he still has that same passion that he did when he first decided to start on this career path!

Oneshia Edens

EMCEE and Radio Personality

Oneshia Edens aka "Lovely Big O" is a Greenville, SC native, who shares her Christian Comedy throughout the United States and Internationally.  The well-known entertainer uses her full-figured physique, family and church experiences to make anyone she meets laugh!  She also draws upon her own personal experiences as a single parent and youth growing up in Greenville SC. Oneshia spreads the same level of fun and excitement on the airwaves every weekend on the number one radio station, 107.3 JAMZ in Greenville SC! 

Oneshia has graced the stage with numerous well known comedians such as Cedric The Entertainer, Nikita B., Michael Blackson, T.K Kirkland, Carl Payne, St Vick, Akintunde and many others! She is a well experienced and highly sought after host who has hosted events such as the Hair Explosion, The Alpha Kappa Alpha Foundation Scholarship Gala, The Delta Sigma Theta Red Shoe Scholarship Luncheon, The Annual SpiritFest concert, numerous pageants and a host of church, social clubs and local events!  

Oneshia has been awarded with the Single Mother of Year by S.A.V.E Org and the Woman of Distinction Award by DS Events. She has also received several recognitions for her efforts by several organizations..

Oneshia lives by her personal motto; “Laugh Until the Pain is Gone”. You can follow her on social media @LovelyBigO on Facebook & Instagram. Also listen to her each weekend on 107.3 JAMZ Sundays 1pm - 6pm.

Pierre Houey

Barber, Barbershop & Barber School owner

In his twenty-seven years as a barber and seven years as a barber instructor, Pierre Houey has developed a rather unique path to success in barbering and barbering education. With a focus on using failure and mistakes as tools to amplify experience, his "full court press" method of teaching barbering and business is calibrated for today’s mix of speed and social media. You can find him at either his shop, All Even Barbershop, or his barber school, All Even Barber School.

Traci Fant

Community Activist, Freedom Fighters

Traci is President and Founder of the Freedom Fighters Upstate SC and a well-known Community Activist, Diversity & Inclusion Strategist as well as a homeless coalition member. Organizer of Freedom Fighters Upstate SC, Tracy was born and raised in Detroit Michigan and moved to the Upstate in her early adult years. Traci believes in building a strong community through actions, not just talking about it, being about it! As a child and throughout her teen years she attended Greater New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church led under the leadership of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks who was at the time President of the National NAACP. Under his leadership Traci learned early the importance of community outreach, helping those in need and the civil rights movement.

Traci is married and has a very loving and supportive husband Jeff, 4 children and 9 grandchildren. Traci serves on several boards and committees and advises several leaders of corporations, but her real passion is being a wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend. Traci is very passionate about her mission to help people fulfill a normal, healthy, productive life and feels that together we can make a difference.

Shanita Gash

Makeup Artist

Shanita Gash is the owner and founder of GlamGirl Cosmetics LLC. Her professional makeup career started after quitting her 9-5 job of 8 years as a production associate. She is a professional makeup artist who studied at Gwynnis Mosby Makeup Academy in Atlanta, where she received her makeup certification. She loves everything about makeup, but what she loves most about it is the confidence it brings out in women. The joy and happiness makeup brings, fuels her passion. In 2019 she started her own cosmetics line, GlamGirl, with only lashes and has now grown the business to include more cosmetics.

Derrick Quarles

Community Leader

Derrick Quarles dubbed the “Political Wizkid” began his young life on a rocky road that led him to spend time in a youth detention center. However, this experience turned him around and allowed him to use his energy and thirst for knowledge to change the world by involving himself in activism and community leadership. Through his efforts for change, Quarles has carried on the legacy of many of our civil rights leaders. From facing down the Ku Klux Klan to meeting with President Biden and the U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to discuss criminal reform, he continues to represent South Carolina and the needs of those in this state. He is currently Candidate for SC House of Representatives, District 25.

Jas

Comedian and Entertainer

Hailing all the way from her Mom & Dad, Jas is a magnetic force in the comedy scene that you must experience. Through her charismatic way of welcoming the audience into her world, she is fulfilling her mission of entertaining the masses. Providing millions of laughs throughout the years, she is sure to tickle your fancy one way or another. Some of her accolades include: 2x Comedy Zone Joke Champion and Comedy Battle Audience Choice. To experience Jas on stage is truly a delight. And will leave you asking, “ When & where can I see her again?”