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.
Super Beth
It was the fall of 2019 when I was diagnosed with cancer. As a traveling bellydance teacher and performer, I had a full list of engagements scheduled for 2020. Upon hearing of my diagnosis, I need to cancel that list of engagements to undergo my treatment. Upon hearing of my cancer diagnosis, the community festival I was supposed to perform at had participants get together to send cards, videos, and raise money for me during my treatment. I was beyond elated and will never forget their compassion and support during this terribly painful moment in my life. Read more>>
Michael Richard Ii
Our farm has brought a lot of love and joy to many people. Two instances of joy stick out to me the most. One story is about 2 people who volunteered at the farm regularly. They were with us on our Jackson Ave and Clara St properties every at least once, but sometimes, twice a week. We all became fairly familiar with each other as we would chat about our lives while tackling tasks on the farm. Fast forward a year, and those 2 volunteers are dating. Fast forward another year or 2, and they are emailing me to see if they can get married at the farm, where their love began. They got married at the farm earlier this year. I was honored to be able to witness, film, and host their intimate ceremony with their friends. Read more>>
Allison Lockhart
In my third year as a neurologic music therapist®, I worked with an Autistic 6-year-old. She was non-speaking and constantly seeking sensory input in the form of deep pressure on her muscles to help her calm and regulate her body’s sensory system. When we started working together, her mother talked about how giving her daughter access to communication was so important to her, and she longed for the day she would hear her daughter speak. Read more>>