Tayleur + Maud are two dope queens from opposite coasts. Art and community brought them together and they’ve been creating vibes ever since!

Tayleur is a New York Native and Howard University graduate. She’s a writer, spoken word artist, and an overall visionary. Tayleur loves to be around inspiring people and spaces. With that said, it makes complete sense that Second Mondays started in her living room!

Follow her at @beammeuptayleur.

Maud hails from Oakland, CA. She is a spoken word artist, writer, promoter of healing, and a tangible light. She not only curates events for her community, but she’s also dedicated to keeping Black arts alive in her city.

Follow her at @maud.alcorn

Tajianna is an actress and filmmaker. Her goal is to shake culture and to shift paradigms.

Follower her at @tajianna_

Lyn is a deeply invigorated storyteller with roots in Seattle, Washington. She is an author, dancer, curator, and educator, who recently wrapped eleven months on the road. Her core principles center around cultivating community and spreading love, she’s excited to continue manifesting both with Gold Beams!

Follow her at @Poetryntings

Dorean Raye is a photographer with a passion for storytelling. The scarcity of portraits documenting her own upbringing drives her to serve her community by way of her art and passion. She uses the light to create intimate portraits that not only allow you to see but feel the emotion from the moment captured. To book her or to experience the images she creates, visit her site DoreanRayePhotography.com and

Follow her at @DoreanRaye