Meet Our Features

Introducing the incredible creative, entrepreneurs, and small businesses that are a great part of GrandValli's first creative installment under the GrandValli Creative Collective.

Half Hitch Knots by Liz McCormack

Liz McCormack is an athletic trainer by day, and dog watcher/bracelet maker by night. She is passionate about diversity, inclusion, and human rights. Liz loves her lizard and cat (Chico and Chica) as much as she loves making custom made, embroidery floss-friendship-style bracelets, anklets, and lanyards.

UNDRDAWG by Felix Guillen aka Falling Castles

Felix's origins started as a music producer and DJ while living in Denver. he played multiple big events for artists, also while winning a DJ competition to Play at Dancefestopia. He moved from Denver to Grand Junction to create the UNDRDAWG clothing brand. Felix is a pure creative from collaborating with graphic designers, and musicians, and other creatives as he begins his new journey focusing on his collaboration project "We Are Risen" and the UNDRDAWG Brand.

Lavish Braids Hair Lounge by Lena Pyland

As a multifaceted entrepreneur with a passion for beauty, business and creativity, Lena is the owner of a Lavish Braids Hair Lounge, a luxury braiding lounge, offering exclusive experiences for her guests. With a strong work ethic and eye for aesthetics, she continuously seeks new way to elevate herself and her business and connect with like-minded individuals.

Hair and Cosmetology by Anastaja Braden

Anastaja was born and raised in Colorado Springs, CO and moved to Grand Junction, Co to grow her career and passion for beauty. She works as a hair stylist for at Posh and dreams of becoming a personal stylist for movie sets, shows, and celebrities, specializing in hair and makeup. She loves all things creative, and she is a big music lover.

We are so excited that this project is coming to life. These are great people in our community who are bringing their talents and skills to the forefront. I truly believe that is the beginning and the foundation to building a platform that showcase the various talents and businesses that from the backbone of communities and foster connection, collaboration and conversations.

Have we mentioned there is a documentary piece? Curious to learn more? Curious how you can support? Well head to our Kickstarter to learn more.