We’ve always tried to ask the questions that matter but that are too awkward for people to ask their friends, family and coworkers without seeming dramatic. One of those questions is about mission and purpose – when’s the last time you asked a friend what their mission was? Too often we don’t talk about our own missions and don’t ask those close to us about theirs with the result being that our missions remain secret. Are you just a doctor or are you a doctor who wants to be there for patients in the way you wished your father’s doctor had been? People have incredible and meaningful missions, and we hope our conversations asking folks about their mission can inspire more such conversations in your life.

Dorian Lopez

I decided to become an estate planning attorney after a tragedy occurred in my own family. At the very young age of 38 years old, my aunt who was like a sister to me, unexpectedly and suddenly died. Her heart stopped and she passed away in her home, leaving behind a minor child of 13 years old and an 18 year old son. Our family lost a ray of sunlight and my poor grandmother lost her only daughter. Read more>>

AnaLisa Garcia

I started making candles as a form of self care. Being a healthcare worker and single mom during the pandemic had caused me to become extremely overwhelmed. At that time, I desperately needed a way to take care of myself mentally to get myself through each day. The entire process of pouring and mixing candles, along with creating custom fragrance blends is very calming and therapeutic. Read more>>

whitney lounsbury

Five years ago our family was on a difficult path with our young son’s medical complexities. It felt like we were coming a part at the seams trying to find a way forward for his physical and mental health. After many so many frustrating doctors visits without positive change for him we decided as a family to make a shift in the way we eat, hoping it would impact our son’s life. Read more>>

Dwayne Kirkland

Growing up in South West Philadelphia, I had to learn to be my own person and stand out from others around me. With the influence of my DJ father, I developed a deep passion and love for music. Then, once I was in college at Kutztown University, I started to find my way. After years of experimenting with my sound and doing different songs, I found my way. Read more>>

TAIRA + ANDY RODRIGUEZ

The story behind the mission…. I Do Elopements and Events was founded in 2021 whilst the world was at a standstill. Andy and I decided it was time to really follow our dreams and we immediately took a leap of faith and launched our small business. To be honest we didn’t know where this adventure was about to take us but we believed in each other and have always given our 100% on any project. For us, this business, this community we have built, is our child, our baby that we would do anything for! Read more>>

Jaymi Sanders

My biggest mission in photography is helping my clients cherish the nostalgia of their most vulnerable moments. As a wedding photographer this is huge for me, because those memories of your father seeing you for the first time, an intimate moment between your grandparents, and tearful vows are moments that can easily be forgotten in the rush of a wedding day. Read more>>

JESSICA SANCHEZ

We are a family based business from Venezuela, since 1999 we have been working in the area of services with a high rate of acceptance in the market, when we had to immigrate to the U.S. we though of keep doing the same thing we knwo how to do, that is why we are known for offering a exclusive class customer service and our primary scope is to provide the attention that the client needs in a timely manner Read more>>

Maya Davenport

THE STORY BEHIND MY MISSION Well to start this off I want to say that I did not grow up thinking that I was the smartest, prettiest, or even the most talented girl alive. I honestly struggled for a long time to find out my interests, purpose, goals and most importantly to find my CONFIDENCE. Confidence never came easily to me and I always admired women who were authentic to themselves and never needed validation. Read more>>

Virginie Madistin

AT GIGIINC our mission is to help girls win the mental, physical and emotional battles of adolescence. GIGIINC was birth from my very own pain and struggles with insecurity and lowself-esteem. At the age of 19 I experienced traumatic weight loss and lost my identity. Read more>>

Silvia Loney

I am Chef Sil of Chef Sils Vegan Kitchen. I’ve been vegan for the past 4 years and started my journey after my fathers cancer diagnosis. Since cancer runs in my family , I decided to take control of my health ! My goal is to veganize dishes we all grew up eating, but in a healthier way. I’m also plant- based nutrition certified . From recipes to tips , I’m here to help everyone on their journey. Read more>>

Linda Waidelich

I firmly believe what sets me apart from other artists is that I use my own personal experiences and (I hate to say it but tragedies) as well to express my journey in this life on canvas. In January of 2000; I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic dystrophy( RSD) in both of my arms. For almost two years, I literally could not use my arms nor could my girls touch my arms. Read more>>

Taylor Tomanka

Since 2014, my law practice has focused around the family unit, practicing family & probate law as well as providing estate planning services. My practice has given me the opportunity to work with and help a lot of women in particular during some of the worst moments in their lives. But, after 7+ years the emotional toll and labor I’ve seen on women especially was getting to be too much. Read more>>

 Jamar Griddine

The Story Behind My mission is to be the Voice for Any Generation That needs to be heard, by cooking and providing something to them that people are not used to. Unconditional Love. That’s the key to life and to any dish. Create the outcome. Create the Opportunity, and Create the Moment you desire. My Mission is to make sure that anyone that comes into contact with me that they see God. That it doesn’t matter how old you are. You can succeed. and You can make it! Read more>>

Alexis Riva

Being the CEO of Levels in Christ, LLC, has had up moments and down as all business owners have. As a woman with several giftings, people often get confused and assume “she has too much going on.” However, I learned the art of listening to the Holy Spirit and discerning what gifts to use within a particular season. Now, I walk confidently and boldly within who I am. Read more>>

Amberlyn Lopez

My mission with Baddie Packs is to create generational wealth for my daughters and family. I started Baddie Packs because I needed a second income, soon after, it became my only income and has kept me and my daughters afloat for over 2 years. Read more>>

Brenda Hernandez

Brelleza was created to empower woman through selfcare and boost self-love. I wanted to create a judgement free atmosphere where woman can feel comfortable in their own skin while elevating their natural beauty. Read more>>

Shontae Wilson

I was blessed to have many celebrities and models promote her clothing. I was also invited to be on set of Growing Up Hip Hop ATL Season 2 “Secrets In The A”, have my clothing featured in a Netflix movie called “Out Of Bounds” and had several casting interviews for future shows. My online boutique A&B Trendz is slowly becoming successful and I’m extremely proud and motivated to keep striving. Read more>>

Robyn Leah Kelly

The mission at Robyns Sliced Kreations LLC is to bring families together with food, and create happy memories. I believe in today’s microwave society, we don’t eat and cook together like families used to. It’s so easy to call a frozen dinner a meal and continue the separation from the people you love. That’s where I come in as a Chef, I take the stress out of cooking so that everyone can be one with each other. Read more>>

Anita Rajendra

I’m a mom of three and even though they were each twenty one months apart, I could not re-use most of my maternity clothes. My body had changed, seasons were different and frankly the material had worn out. Besides, when I was pregnant with my 2nd and 3rd, I did not feel like shopping with toddlers in tow! Plus, let’s be honest, Read more>>

Megan Thomas

I have been doing hair for about 10 years now and I always hear from my clients how hard it is to find the right stylist that actually takes the time to listen to how they want their hair. I also hear how they used to go to a stylist or barber and they would charge $50 or more for the same exact haircut I just gave them and they would say it was better. Read more>>

Brian Peterson-Roest

“I would like to see Detroit become a national leader in the conservation of pollinators and promotion of urban beekeeping. Since 2010, I have been a hobbyist beekeeper and have come to realize that they are one of the most amazing creatures on this Earth. Sadly, if we don’t act now they will be on the brink of extinction. People do not realize the devastation this will cause globally.” Read more>>

Maya Weinreb

Our Mission Statement is “Perfect and Complete financial records for your peace of mind.” My personal purpose is helping business owners succeed. Every single person who started a business, whether its an artist or a doctor, did so because they wanted to be an artist or a doctor. They didn’t start it so they could do piles of paperwork every day, get scary letters from the IRS, or figure out their numbers on an excel sheet. Read more>>

Rochella Jones

While some people daydream about hundreds of different possibilities without ever settling on one, others spend their life focused on a single goal. For me? I’ve pursued as many of my goals as I could. I have run a small holistic health company, Blue Organic Kitchen, LLC, since 2014. Read more>>

Rob Chiola

Here at Chiola Films we’re always striving to deliver high quality films at reasonable rates. We believe special moments should be captured on film where they can be cherished forever. Read more>>

Yomi Gissel

Growing up I always lacked confidence, and I gravitated towards fashion to feel great, safe and secure. Allowing myself to be true to who I am positively affected how I think and present myself to the world. Fashion allowed me to have a new perspective and allow my creativity to flow into other parts of my life like content creation. Read more>>

Reesa Myers

My name is Reesa Myers and I created the Musician’s Addition Music School. This music school offers affordable music courses and lessons for kids and adults who have a desire to play an instrument. My mission and passion are to share the joy of music and for it to be accessible to all. Read more>>

Joel Nicholson

The Story behind my mission is quite weird. My intent was never to start a business. My only intent was to wrap my car from time to time to in hopes of achieving my goal of keeping a car for more than 2 years lol. Upon doing this wrap I attracted customers that I never expected and that’s when I thought I could make a career out of this. Read more>>

Kevyn Germaine

I’m a Georgia-based personal branding strategist and assistant positioning entrepreneurs and professionals for marketplace success. My consultancy has worked a number of years behind-the-scenes providing consultative guidance to start-ups of all sizes. I feel burdened to serve underserved professionals in business who need assistance with packaging their brand to transition from the workplace to the marketplace. Read more>>

Jazeera Aitzhanova

My love for tea began as a child growing up in Kazakhstan. Kazakhs are serious tea drinkers! Tea is served with all meals and snacks during the day, so you cannot escape it – tea and hospitality are a part of Kazakh culture. Read more>>

Lindsay Mukaddam

A few years ago I took my first solo trip. This was mostly as a challenge to myself. I was stuck in a rut. My life was routine and comfortable. I was in a job that I loved in a field that I had gotten my college degree in. I was happily married and we had just bought a house. I had a good group of friends. I was eating healthy and working out. But I was seriously lacking passion in my life. Read more>>

jonathan getzschman

Our mission with We Cooler LLC is the creation of a billion dollar enterprise investing in fun. We buy houses and reinvent them with joy in mind. Living rooms are converted into sound studios for recording music. Backyards become skateparks based upon topography or lay of the land. Read more>>

Tomecca Millender

Tomecca aka Tomé, the former Ms. Georgia State Plus America and reigning Ms. Georgia All World Beauties Elite. I’ve overcome many obstacles in my life; Financial hardships, divorce, miscarriages, spiritual hurt and depression, Creating the platform: Heels to Heal has given me the opportunity share my story using my outgoing personality on reality TV, speaking engagements, my travels, authorship and my career as a Behavioral health professional. Read more>>

Dr. Nissi Hamilton

The story behind my mission is when I became a survivor of Human Trafficking. I grew up in Foster Care as a victim child and I became a victim of human trafficking at the age of 15. I escaped my trafficker by enlisting in the U.S. Navy. Shortly after, I learned that my mother was murdered, and she too was a victim of human trafficking. Read more>>

Devon Teeple

I think this is the easiest and hardest question to answer. Relating this more to my non-profit: ignite CHANGE and my focus on wellness, the purpose is to reach one person with a positive takeaway. I was speaking to someone a few months back. I was asked why do you continue to do this? How do you even know if you reach anyone? What’s the point? The answer was simple; because you never know who you can reach out via social media and the outlets we have at our fingertips. Read more>>

Eileen Lamb

I got my degree in Special Education because I love working with all kinds of children. One thing I love about Code Ninjas is that many kids on the spectrum or that have social anxiety often thrive here. We offer them a way to relate and work with kids who share their love of video games while they learn. They have opportunities to work together and build a community through the curriculum and clubs. Code ninjas often turns a solo activity into a team one. Read more>>