Madia is a Liberian-American designer and entrepreneur hailing from Washington, DC.  She received her BA from Columbia and fell in love with fashion and textiles while studying abroad in Ghana, where she later returned to launch a clothing line named Biribelle.  She continued her studies of textile design at Central Sr. Martins School of Art and Design in London, Drexel University and Philadelphia University. She then worked as a textile designer at Target while also serving as the creative director of Retention Strategy informing solutions to create a diverse community in Minneapolis. She then transitioned to positions in product development and sourcing at Walmart, where she successfully launched a $1 billion children's brand and at Five Below, where she created trend and developed seasonal, home, and stationary products.

J'Aaron is a Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Black Paper Party. She illustrated all of the wonderful characters you see within the Black Paper Party universe. J'Aaron has a background in visual development for children's books and animated media. Hailing from the beautiful US Virgin Islands, J'Aaron earned her BFA from the illustrious Savannah State University and studied animation at the Savannah College of Art & Design.  She has worked with Disney, Sesame Street, PBS Kids, creating characters and stories that reflect the modern world and brings vibrant celebrations to life through her illustrations and designs. J'Aaron is not only an imaginative illustrator but also a co-founder of Black-Owned NWA, passionately working to uplift Black voices in Northwest Arkansas. A Disney and Marvel trivia champion, J'Aaron's mission is to provide people worldwide with a window into themselves through her creative endeavors.