add your voice
Photography by Jake Hill
Charlotte is growing. But growth can hide fragmentation.
As Charlotte grows bigger, faster, and more complex, we risk becoming more disconnected from one another. When relationships weaken, trust erodes, collaboration breaks down, and the fractures between people, organizations, and communities deepen, threatening the health of the city we all call home.
What if we chose to grow differently?
Stronger relationships.
Deeper trust.
Leaders better equipped to collaborate.
Charlotteans able to move forward together.
If this is the Charlotte you want to help build, add your voice.
📣 70 VOICES & GROWING
“TOGETHER WE BUILD”
Ten artists, musicians, and writers came together and said yes to a vision of Charlotte worth taking a risk for. This is their journey, our song, and a glimpse of what becomes possible when relationships and trust give way to something bigger than any of us could build alone.
thank you for saying yes!
Song Artist & Contributors: Dae-Lee, Curt Keyz, Emily Sage, Ahji, Bluz, La Brava, Harvey Cummings II, Quisol, Claudio Rafael Ortiz Jr., Ben Geller, Patrick Boyd, Glenn Tabor
Film Artist & Contributors: Patrick Lebby, JoShaun Anderson, Jacob McCall, Carson Long, Colten Marsh
Cover Art by Frankie Zombie
Wear The Vision
More than merch. A visible expression of the vision we’re building together.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
bridge builder leadership
We believe the future of leadership is relational.
At Bridge Builder Leadership, we equip leaders and organizations to deepen connection, strengthen trust, and cultivate healthier cultures where people and performance thrive. Founded by David “Dae-Lee” Arrington, Bridge Builder is helping build the relational capacity needed for stronger organizations, communities, and cities.
Cross-sector leaders committed to stewarding the Relationships Shape Everything vision for stronger relationships and trust within their sectors and across Charlotte.
FOUNDING STEWARDS
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![Marcus A. Kimbrough, Atrium Health]()
Marcus A. Kimbrough
Atrium Health -
![Tom Lawrence, Leon Levine Foundation]()
Tom Lawrence
Leon Levine Foundation -
![Dr. Tamara Smith, Humana]()
Dr. Tamara Smith
Humana -
![Astrid Chirinos, YMCA of Greater Charlotte]()
Astrid Chirinos
YMCA of Greater Charlotte -
![LaShaun Carter, Mecklenburg County]()
LaShaun Carter
Mecklenburg County -
![Whitney Feld, Bissell Ballantyne Legacy Foundation]()
Whitney Feld
Bissell Ballantyne Legacy Foundation -
![Adam Santalla Pierce, Arts & Science Council]()
Adam Santalla Pierce
Arts & Science Council -
![Veronica Calderon, DeVry University]()
Veronica Calderon
DeVry University -
![Rodrick Banks, Wells Fargo]()
Rodrick Banks
Wells Fargo -
![Rob Kelly, ForCharlotte]()
Rob Kelly
ForCharlotte -
![Melissa Hovey, SHARE Charlotte]()
Melissa Hovey
SHARE Charlotte -
![Daniel Valdez, Welcoming America]()
Daniel Valdez
Welcoming America -
![Mike Whitehead, Center For Intentional Leadership]()
Mike Whitehead
Center For Intentional Leadership -
![Chrystal Joy, Lee Institute]()
Chrystal Joy
Lee Institute -
![Federico Rios, Community Engagement Strategist]()
Federico Rios
Community Engagement Strategist -
![AJ Calhoun, Social Impact Strategist]()
AJ Calhoun
Social Impact Strategist -
![Octavia Seawell, OZS Consulting]()
Octavia Seawell
OZS Consulting -
![Jamaal Kinard, Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance]()
Jamaal Kinard
Lakeview Neighborhood Alliance -
![Charlie Elberson, Reemprise Fund]()
Charlie Elberson
Reemprise Fund -
![Denada Jackson, NP Strategies]()
Denada Jackson
NP Strategies -
![Dr. Patton McDowell, The Institute for Philanthropic Leadership]()
Dr. Patton McDowell
The Institute for Philanthropic Leadership -
![Eric Watson, Retired Corporate Executive]()
Eric Watson
Retired Corporate Executive -
![Tracy Chambers, Crescent Communities, LLC]()
Tracy Chambers
Crescent Communities, LLC -
![Rosalyn Allison-Jacobs, ROI Impact Consulting]()
Rosalyn Allison-Jacobs
ROI Impact Consulting -
![William McNeely, Do Greater, Inc.]()
William McNeely
Do Greater, Inc. -
![Amy Jacobs, Abundance Capital]()
Amy Jacobs
Abundance Capital -
![J. Hill, The BrandUscript Agency]()
J. Hill
The BrandUscript Agency -
![Kyle Young, Mane Media]()
Kyle Young
Mane Media -
![T.J. Mccullough, Charlotte Business Journal]()
T.J. Mccullough
Charlotte Business Journal
PARTNER with us
Let’s build charlotte together.
If you’re a leader who wants to bring this vision into your organization to equip your team and transform your culture, or a funder who wants to invest in moving the vision throughout our community, we would love to discuss how we can build together.