People keep telling me what can’t be done in Lansing, Michigan. Well, YouShine Events & Consulting LLC, Downtown Lansing, Lanartbus, AOTA Creative, and a host of other partners are [doing] it!

I’m a Detroit girl in The Stacks. My brothers call me Queen of the Block. But this work, the Afterglow Market, wouldn’t work without my village having my back even in the shadows. |THIS.

[By Najeema Iman | Photo by Lanartbus]

Najeema Iman is the owner and Lead Market Curator of YouShine Events & Consulting, and creator of Afterglow Market.

Afterglow Market is a socially responsible recurring event that features a rotating list of local artisans, start-ups, and foodie businesses in a safe outdoor environment. Come dance, shop, listen to live music, and stroll under the stars as we build a culturally rich and active riverfront district for residents and visitors in downtown Lansing, Michigan! Rotary Park every Friday 6PM – 10PM, July 2 – September 3.

YouShine Events & Consulting partners with community-based organizations to curate unique spaces and experiences for local entrepreneurs, to build community, and connect regional businesses to new and existing customers. The best way to build bridges is to bring 100% of your authentic self to the table, one where everyone deserves a seat.  Community organizations provide the space, we bring the people. YouShineEventsConsulting.com