Meet the Makers
Spotlighting the Creators Behind the Work
Episode 1 ✈✈ LOVE BEYOND WALLS
Dr. Terence Lester has made a profound impact through his work with Love Beyond Walls. As the founder of the nonprofit, he has built a movement dedicated to serving and amplifying the voices of people experiencing homelessness. In this chat, Dr. Lester shares how Love Beyond Walls combines direct service, storytelling, and community action to shine a light on often unseen communities and inspire people to make a difference.
Episode 2 ✈✈ Southside Storytellers
Meet DeSitaa Lipscomb and Jason Peele of Grace First Video, the creative duo behind Harmony in Diversity. Longtime partners of the ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau, this team of Southsiders brings warmth, intention, and authenticity to every frame. In this episode, hear how they approach storytelling and why capturing the District means so much to them.
Episode 3 ✈✈ A Cycling Revolution with Wayne Whitesides
Wayne has made a real impact on the District in so many ways. As the founder of Ethic — the graphic design team behind a lot of the ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau’s creative work — his touch is all over the destination. But one of the biggest ways he’s shaped the District is through the planning and production of Spin the District, our incredible annual cycling event. In this chat, Wayne teams up with his Spin right-hand man, Barman, to talk about how Spin the District has helped spotlight the cycling community, introduce the sport to new fans, and bring an entirely new audience to the District.
Episode 4, Part 1 ✈✈ Dewey and Douglas
Dewey and Douglas McGeoch—also known as Olive D’Nightlife and Agatha Boogie—share their personal journey from New York hustle to calling Hapeville home. In this heartfelt and humorous interview, they reflect on building community through performance, the unexpected acceptance they found in a small Georgia town, and the joys of monthly drag bingo at Folk Art.
Episode 4, Part 2 ✈✈ A Tour of Hapeville with Dewey and Douglas
History meets hilarity in this walking tour like no other. Dewey and Douglas are joined by Olive D’Nightlife and Agatha Boogie at a few of their favorite Hapeville landmarks, including Chapman's Drugs and the legendary Worry Rock. It's a love letter to local lore with a twist!