How did your love story begin?

We were introduced through mutual friends on what felt like a blind date. Before ever seeing each other, Garrick texted, “JAZZMIN!!!” while I was visiting my parents in St. Louis. He called as I drove back to Wilmington, and we spent 12 hours on the phone without hanging up. From that day on, we never missed a day of talking. Despite the distance, he drove from Durham to Wilmington just to see me. That September, he asked me to be his girlfriend, and the following spring I moved to Durham. We’ve

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our favorite memory was our trip to Seattle and dinner at the Space Needle. Watching the skyline while the restaurant slowly rotated was unforgettable. We laughed, talked for hours, dreamed about our future, and simply enjoyed each other’s company. We even tried steak tartare for the first time—not our favorite, but a fun adventure! It wasn’t just the view that made it special; it was the time we shared, making memories we’ll cherish forever.

What would you do with $20,000?

Winning $20,000 would be life-changing for us. We were recently married and are saving to buy our first home together, so the prize would help with our down payment and give us a strong financial start as newlyweds. We’d also set aside a portion for our daughter and continue supporting her passion for music. Being featured in Variety and sharing dinner with Jeff and Emilie Goldblum would be an unforgettable bonus—an incredible way to celebrate the beginning of this new chapter together.