Kendall Gardner is the Founder of The Ararat, a multi-faceted entertainment media company committed to empower individuals to holistically nourish themselves and restore their well-being through community, connection and celebration. Kendall has previously worked in television production for BET, Warner Brothers, Big Beach Films and Akil Productions. Her career began in branded content for Radical Media. Kendall is a published journalist and a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and Howard University's School of Fine Arts.

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