In our conversations with thousands of entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives we often hear the most heartwarming stories. These stories matter and they show why pursing your passion matters. When you care about what you do, you can make miracles happen for your clients, employees and other stakeholders. You’ll find some amazing stories below.

Samantha Hua | Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach

I have so many heartwarming stories over the last almost 13 years of being in business. This is why I love my job. The story I will share isn’t something that stands out but one we can all relate with. I had a client who wanted to lose 30-40 lbs. She knew she needed to change. She found me online and said I’m just signing up before I change my mind about the timing being wrong, I can’t afford it, or I’m not ready. She needed to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more, and sleep better. She did end up losing 40 pounds but she’s not someone I even recognize. Not only does she look and feel fantastic physically, her mental state has completely shifted. Read more>>

Hallie Sheade | Licensed Professional Counselor & Equine Professional

It’s so hard to choose just one! Every day, my staff and I are honored and humbled to witness the power of the human-equine relationship. One in particular that stands out to me is the story of a little girl named Patty*. (*Names and details changed to protect client privacy). Patty’s younger brother had recently passed away from a chronic illness. Patty’s parents brought her to counseling to help her process her grief and work on behavioral issues that had started since her brother died. Patty talked about her brother almost constantly and often appeared inattentive and impulsive. Read more>>

Maria Mihaylova | Esthetician

I have been fortunate enough to build a clientele which consists of unique, amazing, and inspiring human beings. Kind, wonderful people who from clients have become family, and of course friends who have supported me in every step of the way. Many of them first came to my practice as teenagers, and now we talk about their kids. We have shared weddings, divorces, gains and losses. We have laughed and cried together endless times. I am beyond thankful to each and every one or them, and I truly consider myself blessed. There is, however, this one story, which is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. One of my clients, a beautiful lady, who kept booking a facial every two weeks, but kept complaining every time. Read more>>

Dr. Chris Araj | Owner & Audiologist

We experience life changing moments often at Pearland Hearing Aids & Audiology. What we call a “hearing smile” is the moment we are able to fit a patient with a pair of hearing aids and see their eyes light up and their smile grow because they are now hearing all of the sounds they’ve been missing out on. So many patients have told us what a positive change their hearing aids have made and wish they got help sooner. Life is full of sounds that we are meant to hear and being able to have a simple conversation with a parent, friend, or grandchild is one of life’s most precious gifts. Read more>>

Cameron Call | Upper Cervical Chiropractor

I opened my office in Summer 2016. I will never forget the first patient to walk through my doors when we opened our office. I watched her get out of the car, struggling to the point where her husband had to lift her legs and pull her to the upright position. She walked in slowly holding onto any wall or surface she could find to keep her balance. When she finally made it into my examination room I learned that she suffered with severe vertigo. Every time she stood up the world would be spinning and she could hardly function. On top of that, she had been living with chronic shooting pain down her leg for the past several years. She moved here from Chicago because after having back surgery following a traumatic injury her doctors told her the warmer climate might help her better learn to live with her pain. Read more>>

Dr. Scott Miller | Plastic Surgeon

Alice, a lovely mature woman seeking facial rejuvenation shared with me the challenges of raising her granddaughter after tragically loosing her daughter to a motor vehicle accident. This had taken a toll on her physically as well as emotionally and had derailed her professional aspirations as well. Following surgery, Alice was revitalized in spirit as well as her youthful and vibrant appearance. She had a newfound energy and inspiration, sharing her story with the publication of her first book. But best of all, her self-confidence returned and she felt she was more fully present and a better role-model for her granddaughter. Read more>>

Abhi Mane | Dr. Abhi Mane, Medical Director

In the Spring of 2010, I met a 12 year-old black Labrador Retriever named Sam. He moved very slowly and could only take a few steps without taking a break when attempting to walk into the exam room. His owner came to me seeking relief for severe pain from degenerative joint disease. After being on numerous different medications for pain and inflammation without much relief, the pet owner was seeking alternatives. As Sam’s pain score was 5/5 even with the use of 3 different medications and laser therapy, I offered the pet owner a alternative option; Stem Cell Therapy/Regenerative Medicine. Sam was my very first case for Stem Cell harvesting and use in domestic pets. Read more>>

Renée Austin | LPC-S Certified EMDR Trauma Therapist

I left home at 17 where my family had been in the witness protection program, my father was out of town often for work providing us a new life, and my violent histrionic mother was actively practicing in the occult. I was completely shattered into a thousand pieces. Thankfully the God of the universe had been pursuing me. At four-years-old He made me aware that I would need Jesus to survive a childhood filled with abuse. After leaving home God led me down a path of experience and higher education and made it clear I was to use my life experiences to help others of all walks of life. Read more>>

Kate Medley | Pilates Instructor

As I reflect back on the last several years of my life, I marvel at how a few people have walked the journey with me with such selfless love and kindness. One of those people is my apprentice and friend, Chuck Elledge. I met Chuck close to eight years ago as a client at a studio where I was teaching in a large class setting, and eventually took him on as a private client. When I left left that studio, Chuck and I were out of contact for several months until he reached out to me to see how I was doing, only to find out that I was anxious to start my own Pilates business. Read more>>

Antonio Medina | Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

In the fall of 2017, I met a client who would end up being one of the strongest and most courageous human beings I had ever met. She’d come to see me, wanting to work on her debilitating anxiety and panic. She had been married to an abusive alcoholic and narcissist and had been emotionally beaten down over the years. Over the next several months, we would learn more about the extent of her trauma and abuse which really began the moment she was born. Her father as absent, and her mother who an emotionally unstable and addicted to drugs, placed her to life-threatening situations, too graphic to describe here. Read more>>

Toshii K. D. Cooper | The Vibrational Midwife | Reiki Master | Energy Wellness Consultant

One Friday evening about six years ago, I was feeling defeated, wondering if my mobile spa business, Infinite Healing, would ever thrive as it was experiencing a slow period. I wore, and continue to wear, multiple hats and wasn’t confident that my Marketing hat was sufficient. I was scrolling through social media and happened to come across a video of a celebrity couple getting married. I remember thinking to myself of how nice it would be to attract clients of their stature, thinking how that would add flair to my Marketing hat. Fast forward about a month later, I received a call from a woman wanting to book a Couple’s Massage. Read more>>

Debbie Rodriguez | Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Because my specialty is fertility, the journey to conception is often a rocky one. Women often come to see me when other avenues have not worked. One of the first things I tell women is that the goal is not merely to become pregnant but to have a healthy baby. Their spirit often challenged and often question why this is happening to them. However, Traditional Chinese Medicine has a holistic way of viewing the body so I ask a lot of questions regarding how they digest their food, how they sleep, what foods they eat and are they warm or cold just to name a few. This helps me determine their constitution and the best way I can provide support for them through acupuncture and herbal therapy as well as emotional support. Read more>>