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.

Barbara Collier

I always had a really difficult time learning in school when I was young; too much distraction, terrible test taker, too many things going on at home to concentrate, always the new kid… I eventually dropped out of high school. Something greater than myself nudged me back to school as a young adult. I decided to take the exam for the GED (general education degree). Despite my being a terrible test taker, not only did I pass it, I got a high score. So I was invited into the honors program at the community college I was attending. The teachers who taught at this community college, really loved teaching. For the first time, I was believed in as a student, as a person who could learn and think and contribute. Read more>>

Linette Holmes

My interview to work at Barrier Free Living started a long chain of events that I will never forget. Because our crisis shelter Freedom House is a confidential location, the interview was held at the local restaurant not far from the shelter. It was the middle of August and so very hot! I did not have money to get to the interview via public transportation so I walked. In the sweltering August NY heat, I walked all the way across town wearing typical interview clothes. (black slacks, a long sleeved blouse and shoes). I can’t begin to explain how terribly uncomfortable that walk was. But i made it early and the person interviewing me came a few mins later. She asked if I was thirsty. I was taught never to accept anything during an interview so I said no. Big mistake. Read more>>

Miracle Adkins

My name is Miracle Adkins. I am a 34 year old single mom to a beautiful 4 year old daughter. I have also been a foster mom since 2018. I have been suffering mental health issues since I was in Head Start.
Early Life:
I was born to Phillip and Cynthia Adkins in Macon, GA. They got married at a liquor store. My mom was a drug addict and my dad did drugs and alcohol. Much of my early childhood, my dad was in and out of prison. My mom had different guys coming in and out and at times watching my brother and I while she worked. When I was six years old, I was raped. I was told not to tell anyone and I didn’t until my mom died a couple years later when I was 8 years old. After my mom died, my dad sent me to live with my aunt in Atlanta, GA. A year later my dad died. Read more>>

Marquitah Snowball

My Name is Marquitah Snowball, Also known as Snow or The Celestial Goddexx Snow, within respected communities. I am a Professional Celestial with a niche in mental health and wellness.. It warms me to say I am currently at the stage of my career where I have been able to grow my own alternative & holistic health and wellness brand called “Let Me Say It For You”. LMSIFY is the vibe source for the alternative creative and the home of my mindfulness focused practice “P.a.u.s.e” (A practice where Patience and Accountability Unites the Self with its Experience). Early on in my career I took a vow to not just agree to live life more intentionally, but to aid the many other lights working on strengthening the human back into humanity. Read more>>

Jennifer Harris

When I was in massage therapy school, I firmly declared that I would never start my own business. I listened to everyone else’s business plans, cheered them on, but the idea of establishing my own was not something I desired. My clinic manager kindly allowed me to use her office to practice. It was a small space, perfectly designed with everything I needed, and over time, I began to envision myself working in my own space. I thought, “Hmm, this could work for me.” Read more>>