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.

Byanca Franco Perez

I would say that it was giving birth at 27 to my now angel baby Brielle Faith . Going thru the medicalized process of pregnancy and the super mediccalized process of giving birth with every intervention possible. Read more>>

Dave Samuel

What inspired me to create East River Wellness was In 2016, tragedy struck my family when we lost my brother and uncle within months of each other to Colon Cancer. Read more>>

Diana (Di) Bamford

When I was in the depths of my postpartum journey, feeling the most alone I’ve ever felt in life. By this time I have been diagnosed as having Postpartum Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and OCD with soft symptoms of postpartum psychosis. Read more>>

Lauren Gontarek

My current work situation is very fulfilling!! I’m working as an in-home concierge ear piercing nurse and as an RN at a local pediatric hospital. Read more>>

Marissa Gandelman

There’s a short video a colleague made (as a series of videos) for my business about 8 years ago and this one specifically featured me talking about a type of bodywork I offer, craniosacral therapy. Read more>>

Hana Eichele

I became interested in how kids eat as early as high school! I worked with children who were able to participate in their everyday life so much easier once they were able to eat the right nutrients for their bodies. Read more>>

Marizelda Perez

My name is Marizelda Perez and I don’t have a heartwarming story to share,but I do have a story! I don’t dwell on the fact that my life has been a complete “Shit Show”, but it’s my life and it built me! Read more>>