Everyday we meet business owners, professionals, artists and creatives. Photographers, florists, realtors and more. They might come from different backgrounds, work in different industries, have varying personalities, and have vastly different income and educational profiles, but the one thing we’ve seen over and over again is that most people have a unique and special reason for why they do what they do. From a realtor helping families afford the first home he always wished for as a kid to a photographer using her skills to give a voice and face to victims who feel voiceless, we have been blown away by what happens when you just ask people a simple question – why do you do what you do?

Gary Casey

Our non-profit organization Community First Alliance’s mission is to create an environment for families to spend time together while enjoying fishing and recreation. Read more>>

Karaleigh Garrison

My mission is about sharing your voice- because every voice is needed. I love sharing the story of how my severely autistic, nonverbal son was diagnosed with type one diabetes at age 7 and it gave him a voice. Read more>>

Sumaya Ahmed

In 2018 my Mom got diagnosed with breast cancer with no underlying reasons other than years of chronic stress. In 2020, my cousin passed after at the young age of 42 from a stroke also due to years of severe stress. Read more>>

Mauricio Berzunza

Berzunza Studio is a start up business with the objective to explore, experiment, express and experience creativity and communications, as an energy to develop disruptive concepts and strategies that challenge the status quo. Read more>>

Molly Stiles

Fifteen years ago, Chef Stiles, suffered a massive stroke. The stroke would rid him of his ability to speak. Within 4 years, he made a full recovery. Read more>>

Lisa Thompson

I moved to Ishpeming, MI during the COVID lockdowns. I spent a lot of time sitting in a lawn chair outside my house because so many activities and businesses had been shut down. Read more>>

Kenya Nyota Lee

The mission of my business is Kenya Nyota Lee LLC is to help women and specifically women of color achieve their personal and professional joy and success on their own terms by offering community, coaching and resources needed to navigate organizational and personal challenges and barriers. Read more>>

Casey Miller

Since 2018 my goal has been to find a way to create crossover between my professional career and personal interests. The idea of truly “loving what you do” feels so imaginary. Read more>>

Mariah Wright

In April of 2020, amidst my third pregnancy, I embarked on the journey to become a doula. This decision was deeply rooted in my own birthing experiences and the strong conviction that women deserve to be informed and supported in crafting the birthing experience they desire. Read more>>

Jas Jordan

The story behind my mission revolves around a deeply rooted belief in ensuring that people are made whole, not just in the eyes of the law, but in the broader scope of their lives. Read more>>

Christopher Moore

At Chef Flavas, our mission goes beyond the kitchen. It’s a story that began in culinary school in 2013, where Regina and I discovered our shared passion for creating food that connects and inspires. Read more>>

Alexandria Crichlow

In 2021 during the height of the Pandemic, there was silence within the Classical Music Community. Live performances were at a halt and the joy of music seemed to be the only experience that gave joy during such a devastating world Epidemic. Read more>>

Lira Gomez

This year, my objective is to expand Love Letters (Yard Greeting Rentals) as a franchise across the United States. Achieving this goal holds great significance for me as it would enable me to spread happiness and joy through personalized greetings. Read more>>

SaSha Rachel

The story behind Aomih’s mission is deeply intertwined with my personal journey, from my upbringing in Austin, Texas to my extensive experience leading monumental design projects. Read more>>

Puja Singh Titchkosky

My mission as an artist is to express myself as fully as i can in all ways and hopefully that will inspire others to do the same. we all just want to be seen, appreciated and loved in this world and i think that happens more often when we really allow ourselves to shine. Read more>>

Kelsey Thomas

My mission behind creating delicious food is the drive at the creation. There has to be passion, purpose, and a plan. My passion is cooking because it is my love language it’s what gets me going and starts me on my day. Read more>>

Alysha Xóchitl Davila

Seven Dreams Ceremony focuses on the deeper aspects of healing; the roots. This practice began with the intention of reminding people of their own intuitive powers after a stretch of time where I forgot my own. Read more>>

Vanessa Wong

My mission with the Patterned Desk is to make things easier for the couples getting married. I made sure that the small details like menu cards, place cards, table numbers and all wedding accessories are found in one place. Read more>>

Susan Nwokedi

My mission as an educator, filmmaker, and writer is deeply rooted in my desire to make a tangible impact on the world around me. Read more>>

Everett Glenn

Born in inner-city Cleveland, Ohio, I used my challenging circumstances to fuel my success. Surrounded by an alcoholic father and negative influences, my path, much like my siblings, pointed to a life as a factory worker. Read more>>

Heidi McNulty

Meet Heidi Mcnulty, the dynamic force behind a multitude of ventures aimed at empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Read more>>

Kenneth Pierce

The veterinary industry is one that has been very stable in times of turmoil and has shown exceptional growth in pet ownership and pet health care standards. Read more>>

Blanca Sáez

When I started in 2012, I never imagined how far I could go and the community of people that has been created around La Retalera, my small shop-workshop. Read more>>

Supattra Maganis

The mission behind Eco Gloves is deeply personal, stemming from my experiences as a mother and my passion for preserving our planet. Read more>>

Meg

At Fizz and Flourish, my mission is to empower aspiring artists and small business owners, regardless of their circumstances. Read more>>

Minister Dawnn Vance

Throughout my life I have had firsthand experience of systemic oppression and discrimination since my early years. I love in Chattanooga,TN now. Read more>>

Kelsey Coffman

The core pillar to our mission in GG Women Professionals is “storytelling”. It’s what drives our mission to help women in the game industry raise their voices. Read more>>

Ali Vongsathian

I established Pokemon GO San Diego purely out of my love for the game. It was never meant to be a community or a non-profit business structure initially. Read more>>

Nikki Reyes

While there are many different psychics, mediums, healers, and readers out in the world, everyone has their own gift and approach. Read more>>

Tommy Zufall

Yada Yada means to “know and to be known.” My mission is to connect with others and for the people we serve to connect over coffee. Read more>>

Sandhyia Gosine

My name is Sandhyia Gosine started my non profit because of my late parents. They came from a very humble beginnings. Despite not having much, they always made the best of what they had. Read more>>

Sue Deuchler

I’ve always had a passion for creating and a knack for design. After being involved in a life changing car accident, I decided to work on a business that would share my creativity with others. Read more>>

Rachel Alkon

I founded Alkon & Co. to advise purpose-driven organizations that are tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges of our time, from climate change and food resiliency to global nutrition. Read more>>

Matthew Sanjari

After a near death experience left me with an uncertain future and shaky career prospects, I found myself having to pivot and reinvent what was next for me. Entrepreneurship felt like a natural, but scary step Read more>>

Alyssa Rose

I am a dedicated and passionate filmmaker who from an early age, discovered a love for filmmaking as a means of self-expression and capturing the essence of the world. Read more>>

Shannon Smith

Our mission is simple…empowering women to stay relevant in the workforce while caring and educating their children full time. Read more>>

Kaela Coble

Three and a half years ago, a whack on the head changed everything. I had been an Executive Assistant for 15 years, struggling to find fulfillment in a job I’d grown out of long ago. Read more>>

Tucker Newsome

Our Mission is to bring joy and happiness over a shared enjoyment of Motorsports. No matter what that person owns or drives. Nor their current skill level. Read more>>

Jess O’Brien

My mission is to create hues of hope through my artwork. Similar to the rest of the human race I have experienced hardships that have left me wondering what is this life all about. Read more>>

Tomazia Benoliel

-Embracing Self-Love: A Journey from Doubt to Empowerment As a teenager, I spent six years grappling with crippling self-esteem issues. The mirror reflected not a young woman full of potential but someone constantly searching for flaws, doubting her worth at every turn. Read more>>