THE MISSION IS TWO-FOLD.

COMMUNITY EVENT ORGANIZING: Charlotte Thrives promotes, organizes, and facilitates events that foster connection and transformation within the Charlotte community. 

Using nature and the arts as modalities to bring neighbors together, we host events designed to create a sense of belonging, joy, and wonder. All events are led & designed by local artists!

FILMMAKING: We empower organizations, local businesses, non-profits, community champions and artists by documenting their unique stories.

Through the art of film, Our goal is to shine the spotlight on folks & stories in our Charlotte community that are prioritizing people over profit and creating community-based models that prioritize sustainability, equity, and inclusion. Be on the lookout for screenings showcasing documentary shorts & film shorts this year.

Charlotte Thrives hosts events such as:

forest bathing & art hikes,

community dance events,

storytelling shows,

beginner-friendly art classes

& documentary screenings.

Meet Libba

  • Founder

    CHARLOTTE NATIVE & QUEER CREATIVE

    Hey y’all—I’m Libba Moore (they/them), a proud Charlotte native on a constant adventure for golden hour light, trail systems, and untold stories.

    I returned to Charlotte in 2021 and started Charlotte Thrives in order to plant seeds of resistance, joy, and inspiration alongside community members. I’ve spent the years since deepening my roots here—through friendship, documenting Charlotte stories, and the magic that happens when we show up for each other with care.

    In order to heal and prosper together, we must honor our city’s history, the story of the land, and one another’s stories. As a Queer creative, I believe in joy as resistance, art as a tool for transformation, and storytelling as a way home. Whether I’m dancing in a forest or or capturing the world through film, I bring my full, curious self into every space I enter—with equal parts wonder and intention.

  • Filmmaker

    DOCUMENTARIAN & VISUAL STORYTELLER

    Curiosity is my love language.

    I create short films, wedding documentaries, and digital stories that center authenticity, intimacy, and liberation. My filmmaking isn’t just about capturing what happened—it’s about preserving how it felt.

    Whether I’m filming an artist’s creative process or documenting a couple’s sacred vows, I approach each project with reverence, deep listening, and a commitment to showcasing people in their full brilliance. I've supported nonprofits, musicians, artists, organizers, and small businesses to show up with clarity, soul, and purpose.

    Need someone to direct, shoot, or edit something that's real and resonant? I got you.

  • Community Organizer

    PROGRAM ARCHITECT & EVENT DREAMER

    Before Charlotte Thrives, I spent 15 years in the fields of youth development, DEI, outdoor education, and program management—building inclusive systems, launching transformational programs, and mentoring young people.

    Now, through Charlotte Thrives, I channel that experience into organizing unforgettable events and creating spaces where people feel safe, celebrated, and connected. From queer storytelling nights to bike rides, watercolor hikes, and sober dance parties—my work is about building bridges, sparking joy, and weaving community through creative experience.

    If you’ve got an idea you’re itching to bring to life—I’m here to help make it real, meaningful, and magical.

VALUES

Charlotte Thrives storytelling goals are to work with folks that priortize:

EQUITY

ACCESSIBILITY

BELONGING

SUSTAINABILTY

COMMUNITY

The work is is guided by the following questions:

Why does this story matter and how can we capture its power and importance?

What event would you like to host that will strengthen the Charlotte community?

What makes the Charlotte community a place where everyone can thrive?