This is the fifth article in a series of articles called "Millennials Making Moves".

For those just tuning in, my inspiration behind this series thrives from my obsession and pride with this generation.

"This generation never ceases to amaze me with their innovation, creativity and drive. It's certainly something to recognize and celebrate," I wrote in the series' first article.

These articles serve 3 purposes:

1. To encourage/shine on those who used their passion as motivation to start their own business/freelance/etc.

2. To give others inspiration to embrace their passions and pave their own way as well.

and probably the biggest reason:

3. I want to create a place for our generation that makes it easier for us to support each other. So when you're in need of a service or product, instead of going to the store, googling service providers, etc, circle back to this series! Opt to support young grinders instead!

Past articles highlighted photographers, videographers, beauticians and other service providers. This one will feature artists (visual, graphic and writers).

1. Sharita A. Sims

Sharita Sims is a poetry and novel writer, doula, and photographer. Her first published poetry book is titled 'Vacuum Reality" and can be found on Amazon.

Sims explained that after a few years in college and working a corporate job straight out of high school, she experienced deep depression and anxiety.

"I had no spirituality, no emotional support, no sense of self as I was investing myself in two institutions of Capitalism while dealing with racism and sexism in both environments," she said. "After so much suffering, I started to ask myself many questions with one that included me being honest about my happiness. I acknowledged my depression, I acknowledged that I was living a life and pursuing dreams that other people had orchestrated for me, I wasn't fulfilling my own purpose."

She said after those realizations, and after lots of reflecting and praying, she eventually, took a leap of faith published my first book, got back into photography and videography, and was then called to doula work where she now sees her purpose.

Instagram and Twitter: @browngyps

Medium.com: Sharita A. Sims.

2. Artbymoses

Through his business, Ziggy provides thought provoking fine art, photography, and digital artwork.

"My favorite biblical character, Moses, doubted his ability to get God's message across verbally to the Hebrews; God is then forced to remind Moses that if he called him for a task, he will provide a way," explained Ziggy.

He continued to say that he believes his task and the task of artists everywhere is to document the history and experiences of our people and to change the way we view ourselves as a whole, as well as how we are viewed by others.

Instagram:@artbymoses_( paintings and graphics) @shotby.moses (photography)

3. Ian Horner

Horner is the author of "Things You Should Know", which is a collection of short stories that he wrote over the past several years.

He said although each of the stories are wildly different, the one thing that ties them all together is the absurdity and humor. He described them as falling somewhere in between seriousness and silliness.

"They are too silly to be taken completely seriously but just serious enough that they aren’t simply punchlines you can promptly forget about," he said.

"I’ve tried my hand at more serious stories and found them much more difficult and boring to write, I think because my day to day conversation is so imbued with sarcasm and irony," he continued to explain.

Horner said he is continuing to write stories similar to those in his collection, and as he gradually improves, is hoping to have stories published individually in magazines or as a new collection with an actual publisher.

"Turning writing into a lucrative career seems like a lofty and even far-fetched goal, but I enjoy it so much that I have no intentions of slowing down."

https://www.amazon.com/Things-You-Should-Know-Absu...

4. Kolutions

Through his business, Haze Haywood, a creative and visionary, produces artwork of various subjects and mediums, based from portrait painting.

Haywood admitted that though he has been an on and off doodler his entire life, that he's never taken art seriously as a profession. In summer 2015, a friend named Brian Jones was killed in his home city of New Orleans.

"His goal was to unite all the Young Unique People in the city and at that moment I decided I couldn't be a vessel for wasted talent," he said. " One drawing turned to one painting, which turned to one sleepless night and led to countless ones. The passion for art lead me to become an artist professionally."

Instagram: @kolutions

5. Golden Graphics

Through their business, Darrell Burgess, Jr. and Jared Spiller provide unique graphic designs to our customers in various forms.

"We started GoldenGraphics to create a relatable brand that caters to multiple aspects of college life," they said. "It started as just another Greek shop and then became so much more."

Instagram and Twitter: GG_ClothingLA

Facebook: GoldenGraphicsClothing

Goldengraphicsclothing.com

6. Kcreator

Known as “The Kcreator” “ The Genius” “The Goat,” KC is a visualist who is primarily a photographer, but also offers graphic design services, something he said has been taking off lately.

"I also dabble in clothing. I can make the design for the garments or do the embroidery myself. I’m a regular renaissance man," he added.

"If something has to be 'kcreated,' I’m the one behind it," he said.

He said he's always "zoning", thinking about the next great thing, and sharing concepts with people until it was eventually brought to his attention that people get paid for that.

"I didn’t start calling myself a creator until other people recognized it and gave me the title," he explained. He said now that he works for himself, he can't see himself working for anyone but himself.

"This is how companies like Apple and Google were started. Who’s to say I’m not next? I’ll tell you who is saying I’m next, ME! And I’ll make sure it happens."

instagram: @ kcreator_

"The other accounts are kind of 'members only' and if you pay attention to the work enough, you’ll eventually admit yourself to the club. I’m really subliminal and reclusive but it works," he explained.