Our stories are often hard to understand until folks understand our true motivations, our true drivers and the stories behind why our mission or purpose truly matters to us. We’ve asked some inspiring folks from the community to talk to us about why they do what they do and have shared some of our favorite responses below.

Lisa Morey

Colorado has a history of earthen construction that dates back to the 1800’s. In regions that offered little lumber, settlers built with local sand, clay and water. Read more>>

Alisa Tovmanyan and Eliza Eliza Glants

At J’Adore Les Fleurs, our mission is inspired by a deep love for the timeless beauty and emotional impact of fresh flowers. Our journey began with our mother-in-law Margarit and the Parisian flower markets, where the art of floral arranging left an indelible mark on our hearts. Read more>>

Ginny Tyler

My mission for DMD Tae Kwon Do has always been to utilize the martial arts and the many lessons we can glean from the discipline and physical training to help our students and families grow in their walk with Christ. Read more>>

Jessica Kohanek

My mission has always, and will continue to be to serve a beverage that is not only good for the body, but is a healthy energy giving alternative to the other choices that are out there. I do have a new mission in the works though. Read more>>

Kailey Warfield

When speaking to most of my peers about the plans for our lives it seemed like owning your own property or even basic financial stability felt completely out of reach. Read more>>

Dijana Mitrovic

At DM Global Consulting, our mission is to empower foreign and U.S. companies, chambers of commerce, and other entities with the tools and strategies they need to thrive in the dynamic landscapes of the U.S., European, Middle Eastern, and Asian markets. Read more>>

Anne Heffron

If you and I were to sit down and talk for the first time, chances are good after a bit I’d say, “You should write a book!” I have this thing where I can see stories in people, almost like an X-ray might be able to see an egg inside a chicken, and when I see a book in you, I have a feeling of pressure in my abdomen, like, Jeekers, they better get that thing out! Read more>>

Marquette Walker

Being in multiple marriages that resulted in divorce, when I was able to heal, that was the time I was able to win! My mission is to help others get to a healing place so they can also win! Read more>>

Shannon Earls

In 2018, I was working at senior resource center as a resource specialist. I was responsible for updating different organizations within the system, and answering phone calls. I knew early on that this was not the job for me. Read more>>

Michael Hanson

IconXChange Business Solutions, LLC was born out of a deep desire to bridge the gap between community, industry standards, and service. In today’s rapidly changing digital world, ensuring a secure technological infrastructure is more important than ever. Read more>>

Alex Cromwell

At ANC Coordinations, we’re more than wedding planners – we’re here to be the ultimate cheerleader and planning bestie throughout the wedding journey! Read more>>

Eric Goodman

Our mission is to provide healthcare facilities for developmentally disabled adults, children and seniors with the products and services of the highest quality, so they can provide care to the residents they serve. Read more>>

Mary Tadros

From a young age, born in Zambia and growing up in Egypt, I was filled with dreams that seemed bigger than the world around me. I envisioned a future where I could make a substantial difference in the lives of others. Read more>>

Kendra Eustache

My mission for business is to cook my way through life one plate at a time. However I also choose to live the same way and experience life one plate at a time. I felt like because everyday is different, my dishes that I create should be too. Read more>>

Cindy Ralat

My mission is to provide an enjoyable experience in front of the camera, as well as timeless photographs that you will treasure for a lifetime. As a child, I enjoyed looking through old family photographs and watching videos on VHS with my dad. Read more>>

Jennifer Joseph and Janet Jacob

House of Hope Counseling Center was created by Janet Jacob and Jennifer Joseph out of a true need we saw within our community. Within the South Asian Community there is a lack of mental health awareness as well as a strong cultural stigma around utilizing mental health services. Read more>>

Patti Overbeck

My story began when I was young, and my mother was always looking for natural remedies to care for us. We had the mindset that God put everything that we needed right in front of us. Read more>>

Amairani Thomason

As a wedding photographer you have to love the chaos that comes with the profession. If your reasons are not in their truest form, this business can make it impossible to succeed. Read more>>

Lucille Messina

The story behind my mission: What if your child could never say “momma” or “daddy”? It is a road many parents are forced to undertake in their lifetime. I was one of those parents and it is why I authored “Waiting to Hear “Momma”: A Mother’s Memoir.”  Read more>>

Josie and Jack Delac

Our mission as a small business is the magnify the glory of God present in each love story and family who we get to capture. Our business is just as much a ministry for us as a business because our entire goal is to walk with other couples to heaven in the Vocation of Marriage! Read more>>

Mohammed Al-Wadei

We have few missions we want to achieve at Aldar Cafe. 1. Coffee is the most consumed drink in the world and Americans are the most to consume it. It is only befitting the finest cup of coffee to be served her in the States and there is nothing better than Yemeni Coffee. Read more>> 

Atia Sherrod

My mission to build housing communities for veterans is deeply personal and profoundly meaningful to me. Coming from a family with a rich military background, where my relatives have served in the Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines, I’ve witnessed firsthand the sacrifices these men and women make for our country. Read more>>

Tej Khalsa

Throughout life, I encountered many people going through a lot of pain and problems. When I studied Kundalini Yoga, I learned deep healing tools to erase the haunting thoughts in our subconscious — thoughts that have been imprinted in us from our childhood and beyond. Read more>>

Ashley Bender

Our mission is to improve the quality of lives. It’s a meaningful mission to us because that is our goal every day. Whether it’s with our clients, our team, our community, or our environment we strive to improve our quality of lives daily. Read more>>

Brandon Evans

I founded and led tech companies valued at nearly half a billion dollars, and built multiple eight and nine-figure startups by age 35. At age 36, I had raised $20MM for my latest startup from prominent West Coast VCs. Read more>>

Michele Gangale

Our mission didn’t start with me, it started with my husband, Dino Gangale. Although we both shared a love of film (especially independent film), he was the one with a vision. Read more>>

Leon Seemann

As an industry, Interim Leadership for non-profits is one of the least known essential services. Senior leadership transitions are a particularly vulnerable point in every non-profits lifespan. It is a fluid and complex situation that may lead to unexpected outcomes. Read more>>

Lynn Hisle

I am a bee keeper in Madison County with a love and passion for my flowers and bees. In working with flowers, I understand the importance of pollinators in this world. The bees are a vital tool in sustaining life. Read more>>

Julie Martin

Mother Luck Ranch started as a family-first idea. As new parents we had really dove head first into learning all we could about providing optimal nourishment for our girls, through pregnancy and beyond. Read more>>

Nic Townsend-Falck

To me, like many others in the space, the non-alcoholic space hits very close to home. Unfortunately, too many friends and family of mine were either good at drinking, or are too good at drinking. Read more>>

Jessica Woodall

My family is my whole world! There are three girls that fill our home with dancing, singing, and messy crafts. Sure, it’s hard but it is a lot of fun. Read more>>

Jodie Lamb

As a child, one of my favorite movies was ‘Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.’ The thrilling journey of poor Charlie Bucket, who finds a dollar bill and turns it into a golden ticket, resonated deeply with me. Read more>>

Peter Samuelson

New solutions to old problems. Thinking outside the box. Repetitive entrepreneurship. Read more>>

Andrew Galarneau

I’ve been a community journalist my entire career, starting in 1988. The last 25 years in my home town, Buffalo, where I became food editor at The Buffalo News. Read more>>

Luna Bruno

The mission behind Vital Force is to provide the utmost support for women to perform their best; in sports and in life. This began with me going through multiple traumas; instead of giving up / leaning into bad habits, I was resilient and channeled my energy into getting stronger. I did that by lifting weights. Read more>>

Danielle Hanosh

In 2017, Blackberry Creek Farm Animal Sanctuary in Northern California received a thoughtful letter from a high school freshman named Audori who had been placed in an FFA class at school as an elective. Read more>>

Laran D’Eustachio

When we opened Barrelli Barber in 2017, my partner Peter Evans and I had worked together as owner (Peter) and Managing Director (Laran) at Stella Nova – Hair, Skin, Beauty in Charleston SC for over 20 years. Read more>>