AKM Publi$hing

AKM Publishing is a media company dedicated to amplifying voices, inspiring change, and strengthening communities. Through Tha Plugg Magazine, digital media, and community outreach, we feature entrepreneurs, artists, nonprofits, and leaders while providing hope and resources to individuals preparing for successful reentry. We believe every person has a story worth telling and every community has talent worth celebrating. Our mission is to inform, inspire, and create opportunities by connecting people, promoting positive change, and giving every voice a platform.

Mariella Hipolito is the Co-Founder and CEO of AKM Publishing, a business leader dedicated to creating opportunities through media, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. With a background in business leadership and operations, she is passionate about helping entrepreneurs, highlighting underserved communities, and providing a platform for voices that deserve to be heard. Under her leadership, AKM Publishing has grown beyond a magazine into a movement that connects communities, showcases culture, and promotes second chances through impactful storytelling. Mari believes that every person has value, every business has the potential to grow, and every story can inspire change.

"Our mission is simple: create opportunities, empower communities, and give every voice a platform." — Mariella Hipolito, CEO