About

Business Description (Short Overview):
Audible Edge Media Group, LLC is a Chicago-based creative enterprise founded by jazz guitarist and storyteller Rodney Gipson. Through its integrated divisions — Creative Edge Studios (branding and HubSpot strategy), Audible Edge Music (jazz and world music label), Audible Edge Arts Foundation (nonprofit arts education), and Father’s Reserve (whiskey and lifestyle brand) — the company bridges art, commerce, and community.

Mission Statement:
To create, inspire, and empower through art, storytelling, and culture — amplifying voices, nurturing communities, and redefining what a modern creative enterprise can be.

Vision Statement:
To build a sustainable, artist-driven ecosystem that unites creative expression, community development, and lifestyle branding, serving as a model for how culture and commerce can thrive together.