Welcome to the Rising Star Armchair Fair!

Come in and get comfortable!!! We have sooooo many awesome vendors and great products!!!

The next event is centered around books, but definitely check out the videos already in the group because you can shop with our other amazing vendors in the meantime.

This Rising Star Armchair Fair’s vendors were hand selected by a lady who knows her shopping! The vendors hail from all over the United States, as well as one who will be broadcasting from Australia. We have brought together premiere products for you to purchase and have sent to your loved ones. Father’s Day and Juneteenth are right around the corner, but you can buy for birthdays, events, even better to pamper yourself! 

We have also included a number of amazing service providers who are at the top of their game! So if you are an entrepreneur who needs brand strategy, brand development, photographic, bookkeeping, copywriting and other services, definitely come on in! 

Go ahead and bookmark this site as we will be having future pop-up shops!

G.I.T.U.P. The Audacity of Overcoming is a collection of inspiring stories to encourage people as they press towards the mark of making their goals and dreams a reality while freeing themselves by healing from the pain of the past. The author, Andrea M. Thompson, is an ambitious mother, business owner, native Chicagoan, and philanthropist who diligently works to build a legacy brand to secure her son’s future while creating and supporting initiatives that contribute to domestic violence prevention, senior story sharing, as well as economic and youth empowerment.

Dez Willoughby, CEO of lifestyle brand bbd.jewelry, creates beautiful handcrafted jewelry with quality semi-precious stones, charms and other accoutrements. 

Alita M. Hall is a book-keeping guru and coach who specializes in making the maths math! Her down-to-earth approach to training and teaching in the key areas of book-keeping, organization / operations, systems and structure mean she is a true Book-keeping B.O.S.S. who can help you BOSS-UP!

Renea McBride is the founder and chief innovator in the R&D Department of Just SPLURGE Bath & Body, Inc. 

Her luxurious, elegant, lovingly crafted items allow you to SPLURGE and treat yourself without breaking the bank... Who says you don't deserve it?

Our handcrafted luxurious bath and body products are made with quality and natural ingredients selected to give a spa-like experience at an affordable cost. We love creating products reminiscent of desserts and other tasty treats. So why not Splurge a little today?

Virginia-based fine artist, Leroy Brown Jr., has sharpened his skills in painting over the last decade and some. A retired Marine, Leroy maintained painting during his off-time throughout his earlier years bringing his original artwork and dream into fruition.

His use of folk art through the vivid colors and movement portrays real life memories at an instant glance.

A native of Natchez, Mississippi Leroy has lived all over the southern and eastern part of the United States as well as overseas. 

Inspired by artists Ernie Barnes, Hank Herring and Pablo Picasso, Leroy has high hopes and dreams to build the brand that he has already laid the ground floor for. His clear vision is to market his artwork and to build his brand, Leroy Brown Art, instilling in others young and old that following their passion is indeed important. 

Chantee Shackelford, CEO of LoveShacksCreations, has a wide variety of jewelry, apparel, and handcrafted wax melts, candles and other awesome products. 

Renée Purdie has created four amazing journals, one children’s book, a testimonial compilation, a collection of thought-provoking poems and an adult children’s book.

Apart from creating books and products, she is a speaker, a global brand strategist, book publisher / coach and purpose finder / PUSHER.   

DeVon Tatum is an actor, filmmaker and independent jewelry consultant. You can purchase jewelry on: @devonsjewelry

Dr. Brittney Gandy has extensive experience as an instructor, tutor and STEM skills development advocate. She provides tutoring and mentoring services to assist students with developing robust problem-solving and analytical skills.  

Phone: 408.780.1376

Email:   Bgandyknox@gmail.com

Elijah Jones is a talented singer-songwriter based in New Jersey. His song Freedom is a refreshing, inspiring whole BOP! Tune into Eli’s songs on iTunes and Spotify and follow him on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok.