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.
Gigi Vera Vincent
With every client, I see the same expression cross their face once they’re shown an easier way to hold their baby, to feed their newborn, to change a diaper. It’s the face that says, “Ok, maybe I can do this.” Recently, I arrived at my clients’ home; I could hear their newborn screaming from the driveway, so I could imagine that the parents felt overwhelmed. I held their baby while instructing them to take a few moments to themselves: take some deep breaths, grab a drink of water, sit in silence on the porch. Read more>>
James Shapiro
When people see my title of “Sports Performance Coach”, they automatically assume that I work with athletes who are fit, strong, explosive, and dominate their sport. However exciting it is to work with athletes who make your job easier, the greatest reward comes from working with people who are looking to improve their quality of life. Years ago when I worked in NYC, I had the opportunity to work with a senior citizen who really needed help. Read more>>
Kevin Freeland
2 years ago I walked out on a very unhealthy job environment and did not work for 3 months. I woke up one morning with the idea to start tie dyeing to spread positivity and love through my art work. As I worked hard and put people first I noticed a growth in my family life as well as work life. 1 year after I started my tie dye business I was asked to run the market with my now business partner BIlly Meyer’s. Read more>>
Katie Bressack
The best part of my job is staying in touch with clients I’ve worked with over the years, I love when I get updates on thier overall health, pregnancy, and how they were promoted at work. It’s incredible to witness life changing moments that happen after they take time to support their overall health and wellness. Just recently a client sent me this text message, “I just found out yesterday that I am pregnant. First, I need to extend my tremendous gratitude. My period was a mess before working with you and I got pregnant the first time we tried!! I just can’t believe it’s real and I just feel incredibly grateful.” Read more>>
Liz & Mark Shveyd
Mark and I have been coaching this sport together for 10 years, and so many swimmers have grown up in that time. Right in front of us! It doesn’t feel like it’s been more than a few hundredths of a second. The athletes we have known since kindergarten are nearly adults. Graduates! Lifeguards! Coaches! Our daughter is somehow starting her own swim lessons, and she is in awe of these Legends who show her how it’s done. We are in awe of them too. A lot of awe. Read more>>
Sarah Clark
Cadillac Urban Gardens began in 2012 as an effort between the Ideal Group, General Motors, Detroit Dirt, Southwest Detroit Environmental Vision (SDEV), and SW Detroit community residents to provide a welcoming space for community members to come together, grow fruits and vegetables, and learn from one another – with everything grown in the garden available for families in need to harvest and take home for free. Read more>>
Kim Truong, L.Ac
Business is borne from an impassioned idea- its conception starts from a spark of the heart. From that initial spark of life, business is then meant to be run like a machine to continue its realization of connection and productivity. However, any machine requires fuel, and the life blood of business still ultimately draws from that core heartbeat to stay alive. The mechanics of business maintain production and distribution. Read more>>