Creative Projects
We believe art and creative expression are necessary, even in a consulting firm, because innovation does not come from spreadsheets alone. Creativity trains us to see patterns, tell better stories, and build with cultural awareness. Through Haute Muslim and Creole Stubbie, we practice what we teach: vision, execution, and community connection. Our creative projects are not distractions from our consulting work; they sharpen it. They remind us that business is ultimately about people, memory, and meaning.
Haute Muslim
A Division of Grants & Grit LLC Haute Muslim
Haute Muslim is a culturally rooted creative studio where storytelling, visual expression, and lifestyle intersect. Founded by Celeste Smith, the brand serves as a home for writing, commentary, curated design, and creative direction grounded in heritage, faith, and intergenerational connection.
Through blog essays, visual work, curated retail pieces, and community-centered experiences, Haute Muslim explores identity, memory, and modern cultural expression with depth and intention.
Creole Stubbie
A Division of Grants & Grit LLC Creole Stubbie
Creole Stubbie is the culinary heart of our family. It is a dessert line inspired by recipes and traditions that trace back to New Orleans kitchens and generations of women who baked with intention, memory, and love.
Crafted in honor of my mother and rooted in family legacy, Creole Stubbie brings peach cobbler, pound cake, and cookies to the table the way they were meant to be shared — slowly, generously, and in good company.
Pull up a chair. Dessert’s ready.Creole Stubbie is presented through Haute Muslim as part of our commitment to preserving culture, creativity, and intergenerational legacy.