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.

Jaya Viswanathan

The big adventure for me as a neuroscientist was deciding to write and illustrate a children’s neuroscience book. While I’d done plenty of science communication, and art, and even children’s science camp counseling before, the prospect of putting it all together in an effective and engaging way was the challenge. Read More>>

Stephanie Bowman

There was a time in my life when I didn’t understand hunger as an issue — I understood it as a mother. One night, my six-year-old daughter shook me awake and whispered, “Daddy’s going to kill you.” That was the night I left with my two girls, an ID, and no plan. Within weeks, we were homeless. Read More>>

Andrea martone

Healing in the Light: Heartwarming Moments from a Life in Advocacy In my years working in public relations for Sarasota-based Selah Freedom (an anti-sex trafficking nonprofit), I’ve had the privilege of helping young women tell their stories—trauma transformed into triumph. Every time I stand beside one of these survivors as they share their journey, it reminds me why awareness is so vital. Read More>>

Candace Duggan

Candace Duggan, Local Artist – Fenton, MI As a mixed media artist, I have always believed that art holds the power to heal — not only the artist creating it, but the world receiving it. My creative journey has long been a form of self-expression, but it is also a quiet offering: a space where solace, restoration, and hope can take root. Read More>>