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.
Erion Davison
Noire Enterprise This organization’s mission is to give youth and young adults resources to improve their lives. Our most significant activities are providing a girls club for teens, a youth summit, youth conferences, youth workshops, and youth leadership training. Read more>>
Sandy Tobin
Our mission has been “from our family to yours.” My father started his career as a dishwasher for Panda Inn in Horton Plaza. He moved up to be their executive chef and helped to pave the way for panda express. But he quickly saw that he as a single father could never afford to take his family there for dinner. Read more>>
Jasmine Rattray
stressful times. When I started high school I jumped into the world of painting and it gave me a new experience. One that included expression. As I continued through my studies in college and post-college I used painting as an outlet for stress and anxiety. While painting was an emotional outlet, helping others has been a passion. Read more>>
Aisha Freeman
I am the founder and director of a non-profit called Run Your Queendom Inc., out mission is to empower and educate girls in confidence, health, and education. Our mission came about due to wanting every girl to truly know their worth and understand the meaning of running your Queendom. Having self esteem and confidence opens many doors and we want to see our girls 7 to 18 win. Our target population are minority girls that typically reside in low income areas. We want girls to know that regardless of your socioeconomic status you can win in your queendom. Read more>>
Mallory Gothelf
At the age of fifteen I was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I didn’t want to live, and was eventually hospitalized when I began self harming and experiencing suicidal ideation. I watched as my family entered my hospital room at a psychiatric hospital, unsure exactly what to say or do. Read more>>
SaraMaria M
I have always had a heart for women and I always had the ability to connect people. When I started my first business I had no idea what I was doing and I did everything out of order. Then during the pandemic I was working for the SBA and I was realizing there were several business owners that were missing key items that prevented them from getting an SBA loan. Read more>>
Rajani Priya Ayilavarapu
In this modern era of the world, life is driven by gadgets, digital technology and smartphones. Simple pleasures like a walk with friend, family or saying a hello to neighbors is often forgotten, or it just got digitalized, taking them away from real experiences partly taken over by ignorance, self-centered & into a shell. World needs compassion, love & care! Read more>>
Dalia Patron
Over a year ago, I was sitting on the beach feeling a bit lost. I had just moved to Ocean Beach a couple months back and I didn’t know what was next for me. I had been e-comm consulting for a few years and doing some monotonous social media management work. I certainly felt blessed I got to have freedom with the work I did but it felt like work, I needed more, a purpose. Read more>>
Francisco Diaz
I am originally from Mexico City, Mexico. I was brought to the United States when I was just three years old, but thanks to the diligence of my parents I have been fortunate enough to have retained and built upon the rich heritage of both of my home countries. I have always been a dreamer, and as the child of immigrant parents, pursuing the American Dream has been in my DNA from day 1. Read more>>
Jessica Davis
I started my social media adventure with the idea that I would set out to inspire new riders, especially women, to get into motorcycles and firearms. My goal is for them to use my page as a resource for education and inspiration. Reason being, when I was first starting out 15 years ago, I wish I had a mentor of sorts who would have helped me navigate the motorcycle / firearm industry. Read more>>
Gloria Ward
The I’m Loving Me Project is #squadgoals – we’re the girlfriends you’ve been waiting for, you know the kind that supports and motivates you? We’re the glass of wine and all of the secrets we’ve been dying to spill. Women come to us with open arms and we’re the ears that listen and the light that guides. We inspire and support your self-growth journey, your healing journey, AND your entrepreneur journey. Read more>>
Ashley Reece
Our mission for Family 1st Counseling Center Inc is to enhance individuals to master the game of life through mental health advocacy, education, and therapeutic services. Our vision is for every family to have access to mental health services to face the roadblocks that life has to offer. Read more>>
Jenna Lockett
At HSD we’ve implemented a three part mission statement. The part that touches me especially is the last line of the statement that reads, “Embodiment of Passion & Compassion to man kind.” Not only is it what the world needs more of but I feel it conveys me as a person. Read more>>
Kelly Adams
It all started September of 2018. My husband and I sold our companies. There I was laying on the ground in a fetal position crying out “is this as good as it gets”. I was soul tired. My husband and I had spent the last 12 years building two companies. And this is the story of being a public success and a private failure. Read more>>
Mailynn Nguyen
The story behind my mission is to be able to help my students and future students to become their own boss and have financial freedom while making their client look and feel beautiful all at the same time. Read more>>
William Lowe
The story behind my mission requires a specific level of understanding. Many are opposed to how I operate in ministry as I operate in business in a similar way. My story is about helping people find their identity in Jesus Christ by meeting them in familiar environments, in familiar situations. Read more>>
Ashley Taylor
My mission is to enhance the confidence and inner beauty within each client. I want to create a laid back, luxury experience that leaves every client feeling like the best version of themselves. Read more>>
Alice pandolfi
during the pregnancy I become intolerant to dairy and gluten so I started to bake some gluten free and lactose free desserts and because I baked a lot I always had on my counter top delicious cakes and cookies , my neighbor also enjoyed them and they started to ask me to bake for them ;) Read more>>
Yari Sandoval
My mission is to color the world one head of hair at a time. Hair is my canvas and I am grateful to have a career where I can help women feel gorgeous beautiful and helping them gain self confidence while expressing myself creatively. Building a team who shares the same passion and encouraging artistic freedom. Read more>>
Merlande Petithomme
As a first generation Haitian-American and Master Hairstylist, my mission is two-fold: 1) Affirm that you can be successful in a career that’s not the Caribbean cultural norm and 2) Show women who are dealing with hair loss that all hope is not lost and that they can still be the most beautiful version of themselves. Read more>>
Sharlene Speaks
My mission is to give people hope and to be a bright light in the world. At the age of 32, I truly discovered that my purpose in life is to give others hope through my life experience and testimony. I faced many trials and tribulations, but persevered in order to provide the best for my family. After realizing my own strength, I wanted to be for others what I yearned for growing up. Read more>>
Dr. Dara Lemite
After going through a painful divorce, I had to find the strength to push forward. Through my faith in God, and willingness to not quit, I moved forward. Be An Overcomer, was created during that time. Be An Overcomer, Inc. was started to help others through their challenges. We inspire and empower people to overcome life’s challenges through the power of faith and using the gift of imagination to create the life they deserve. Read more>>
Erika Kotite
Our mission is always informed by the women we meet. Creating beautiful studios in which a person can freely do whatever she wants without worrying about anything or anyone else is truly the most gratifying business imaginable. Our mission, to help women thrive in space of their own, is also something we are doing every day in our own lives. Read more>>
Angela Rosenberg
The vision of ANGARI Foundation was conceived nearly 15 years ago when the Rosenberg family decided their individual passions – marine science, film, boating and business – could combine toward a single goal. After college, sisters Angela and Kari Rosenberg embarked on careers in marine science and film, respectively, where they discovered a critical need for flexible and affordable ocean access for scientists as well as innovative approaches for teaching science. Read more>>
Marie Guldberg
The mission of my brand, marmaclub is to be a socially conscious, keeping sustainability and slowly produced fashion in focus. For me, and mom, which is my business partner, handmade products in natural materials through a low waste process have always been a standard we have followed when it comes to supporting fashion brands. The social entrepreneurship component of our story is important because we see every product as having an infinite responsible life-cycle. We strive to make a difference within our Latin American-based artisanal communities and be the best choice for our customers. Read more>>
Dontia Mcmichael
The story behind my mission began when I finally accepted the challenge of self-growth. Throughout this journey, I’ve had the opportunity to figure out what I love about myself, and the areas that I needed to approve in while also learning that I have the potential to be a toxic individual. Growing into my most divined self did not come from strictly reading books, meditation, or even talking to a therapist. It came from heartaches, pain, and suffering. Having to self-repair was the best thing I could have done for myself and the women around me. Read more>>