Nana Knows isn’t just for grandmothers. It’s for everyone who values elder wisdom.

Meet Our Culture Keepers

  • Mama GG

    "Mama GG"

    QUEEN CULTURE KEEPER

    Seasoned advisor on stories, events and coursework linking history, wisdom and the lens of elder community culture.

  • Dr. Tony Anderson

    EDUTAINMENT CULTURE KEEPER

    Advisor on stories, events and coursework linking culture, wisdom and technology to music, media and movement arts.

  • Shawnne Roshae Thomas

    HAIR-STORY CULTURE KEEPER

    Advisor on stories, events and coursework linking culture, wisdom and technology to hair + skin treatment and styling.

  • Alex Shanks

    AFRO-AGRICULTURE CULTURE KEEPER

    Advisor on stories, events and coursework linking culture, wisdom and technology to farming and eco-conscious land use.

.. & Our VOLUNTEER STORY HOSTS

dR. MELINDA MCCLIMANS

MARQUITA CURRY

MALIK W. MOORE

kimberly Danielle

CEO / FOUNDER AND CHIEF GRANDCHILD

Columbus OH native, Kimberly Danielle, is a 2x TEDx speaker, mindfulness meditation student-teacher and a passionate leader with nearly 20 years of experience advocating for trauma-informed and healing-centered social justice. A serial entrepreneur, she is currently the CEO/Founder for KiMISTRY and Nana Knows. Kimberly also serves as a creator and curator of several multimedia projects, applying creative and holistic approaches to address complex human wellness challenges in organizations and communities. She has published five books including a reflection workbook series and her latest book, The Nine Asks, which examines psychological safety. Kimberly is a highly requested coach, dialogue facilitator, trainer and speaker whose passion for healing is rooted in personal and family journeys through trauma to restoration.

More About Kim

LOUISE ANNA GUTHRIE

INSPIRATION FOR NANA KNOWS

Sunrise on July 7, 1910 and sunset on September 14, 2000. Oldest daughter of the seven Jordan children from Levi County, West Virginia. Irene and Willie’s daughter. Patricia and Kevin’s mother. Grandmother to Michael, Lisa-Marie, Kevin Jr., Karla, and Kimberly Danielle.