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.

Eric Hill

CheckDrv was born out of the frustration of looking for used vehicles, and the issues that arise when trying to buy out of state. I had gotten into a minor accident, but it totaled my car. I was searching for a new vehicle and all the models I was looking for locally didn’t match up price-wise with what I saw in different markets, especially in the peer-to-peer sector. Read more>>

Kendall Dominique Mimi Elizabeth Carter

The Joyous Black Girl Movement started with Mimi and I asking each other where Black Women hangout in Sacramento. We wanted to find a space with like minded women who were on this journey towards self discovery. Women that were bold, unapologetic, and willing to break stereotypes of the ways that Black Women show up in the world. Read more>>

Madison Landenberger

I (Madison) started my floral company in 2020 because I have always loved arranging flowers. My great grandmother was a florist, and while I never met Hope she has always inspired me. I love working with flowers because they are so simple and beautiful on their own but once they are put together into an arrangement their beauty is magnified. I also adore that there is not “one product” to floral. You can arrange in a million different ways with the variety of flowers there are. Read more>>