Throughout 2025 Mississippians across the state and beyond have been making their presence known, showcasing their skills and abilities. Mississippi Success Magazine has compiled a list of notable Mississippians who should be on your radar.
25 Mississippians You Should Know (listed in no particular order)
- Jamal Roberts, Recording Artist
- Tess Holliday, Model/Author
- Kenneth Leffall, Entrepreneur
- Deloris Trotter, Trainer/Entrepreneur
- Dallas Anding, Entrepreneur
- Kimberly Strauss, Designer/Influencer
- Maximus Wright, Filmmaker/Entrepreneur
- Pauline Rogers, Activist/Author
- Michael Norris aka Mr. Fluid, Recording Artist
- LaDonna Marie, Author/Speaker/Media Personality
- Dr. LaTracy, Author/Speaker/Consultant
- Melissa Banks, Event Planner/Author/Media Personality
- Joseph Thomas, Jr., Community Leader/Entrepreneur
- Leslie Roark Scott, Entrepreneur
- TeKenya K. Johnson, Speaker/Author/Coach
- J. Bolin, Stylist/Entrepreneur
- Charles Walter Jett, Artist
- Sky Miles, Artist
- Katrina Rankin, Media Personality/Author
- Tony Davenport, Artist
- Felicia Brookins, Author/Playwright
- Jill Lynch, Realtor
- Mitch C. Davis, Photographer
- Stanley Trotter, Caterer/Entrepreneur
- Darden North, Author
