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.

Julie Falzarano

The mission of REJuled is to encourage thriving in life rather than surviving. Through my use of repurposed materials, I created beauty in jewelry and art from transformed raw and discarded materials. Read more>>

Lanita Porterfield

I want women of all shapes and sizes to feel beautiful when wearing a dress from Virtuous Closet. Affordability is at the heart of our mission. Read more>>

Feyisayo Orisadipe

My love for dance began when I was nine years old while being a part of the dance ensemble in church. Due to my family’s finances, I was not able to receive consistent training outside of public school and church. Read more>>

Dani Enkey

The mission behind the work I do is to help women, especially mothers, become confident in who they are in themselves and outside of motherhood. Read more>>

Alisha Brown

The mission of Alisha D. Brown Career Consulting, LLC is to shape the future of women veterans so they emerge as confident and impactful leaders, ready to conquer challenges and achieve their career and lifestyle aspirations. Read more>>

David Walker

My mission is to inspire the youth who grew up through a foster care system and faced Neglect as a child to believe in themselves and dreams to motivate a Generation into a more comfortable/Confident mindset and lifestyle Read more>>

Andrew Bond

My name is Andrew Bond and amongst many endeavors, I am the Founding Member/Executive Director of the Non-Profit organization BORN LEADERS ELITE SANCTIFIED SOCIAL ENTERPRISE aka BLESSE. Read more>>

Victoria Cohen

My husband’s father knew a friend with a small herb store. Seeing its high demand for dried herbs, my husband Jose, had the idea to package and distribute them to drug stores, pharmacies, and grocery stores. Read more>>

Sean Blanton

I’m 37 years old and I’ve run over 300 ultra marathons. When I started trail running About 17 years ago, they didn’t have a lot of trail running races or for that matter a lot of trail runners. It was an underground sport. Read more>>

Aileen Weintraub

I, along with Megan Margulies, co-founded The Witches of Pitches to help writers at all stages of their career with their manuscripts, book proposals, articles, essays, query letters and so much more. Our goal is to empower writers to find their voice and present their finest work. Read more>>

Marius Williams

Genuine Love Foundation for Mental Health Awareness is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a positive and supportive environment for individuals facing mental health challenges. Read more>>

Sein

My mission keeps me true to myself. In an industry that is often steered and rewarded by trends and changes in style and presentation. Read more>>

Sarah Beranek

At SB Sourdough, our story is deeply rooted in a passion for homemade food and a heartfelt desire to make a positive impact on rural Nebraska communities. Read more>>

Shirae Ravenell

The mission of Curls in the Hood is to curate a platform that resonates with individuals who are multi-passionate – encouraging them to embrace their diverse interests in lifestyle, beauty, fashion, literature, and social commentary. Read more>>

Xeba Zareie

In 2020, I was suffering from debilitating and persistent gut-health issues. Western medicine failed me, they mentioned nothing about diet and only offered me prescriptions for an antibiotic and an antidepressant. Read more>>

Misso Brown

Misso Brown Management started in layers, and for me, it originated from being born into a service-based and community centered family. Read more>>

Carolyn Noe

Our mission at Super Heroines, Etc. is to use the power of fandom to create an inclusive community that advocates for equity and representation. Read more>>

Lorna Ketler

My mission is to provide fabulous fashion options to women who have plus-sized or curvy bodies. This beautiful demographic is consistently under served in most shopping areas and I believe we all deserve to have options to create our own unique and personal fashion style. Read more>>

Kimber Annie

“It’s never too late for the dreamer to awake” Kimber Annie I have a passion to encourage those who may feel, as I have felt, like a late bloomer. I’m living proof it’s NEVER too late for the dreamer to awake. Read more>>

Elvira V. Hopper

My company mission is based on the foundation of a modality that transformed my life and I was told needed to be shared with the world. Now I have a growing team doing just that! Read more>>

Brittany Windham

Through my work in boudoir, women of all ages get to see themselves with a new perspective. Many clients arrive at my sessions with a sense of nervousness. Read more>>

Mark Schimick

I’ve been fortunate enough to make a living playing bluegrass music and beyond with personal friends, and haven’t yet gone to make it big yet. That’s not out of the question, it’s just that I’m thankful to be able to play on my own terms. Read more>>

Chris Beaucher

Kristins Bugs was named after my daughter Kristin who passed away back in 2009 from brain cancer. Our mission behind KristinsBugs.com was to share Kristin’s story and struggles during her lifelong battle with cancer and help others who are in need. Read more>>

Kim Lomax

My mission is to connect different people together to be able to build up our community, example; If we have electricians coming in our Koffee shop and we have another customer who is in need of one. Read more>>

Katie Bayer

After having twins via Cesarean birth, and then a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean), I was left feeling very lost and unsure of how to proceed in my physical recovery. Read more>>

Paloma and Seth Tilltoson

We are just starting Beadtiful, and we’re not just a jewelry company – we’re your partners in embracing your unique beauty and celebrating every aspect of who you are. Read more>>

Zaliyah Hughes

At Fullycolored, we believe that everyone deserves to feel beautifully colored. Our hair service and coloring business is dedicated to helping you express yourself through vibrant and unique hair colors. Read more>>

Chon Pryor

From a young age, I always felt a sense of wonder and a disconnection from the world around me. Growing up without an active father figure, a positive male role and a family growing with dysfunctionality left me vulnerable to peer pressure, constantly seeking acceptance while feeling lost and alone. Read more>>

Jocelyn Sheltraw

The primary mission of Budist is to create a community of cannabis enthusiasts that helps consumers deepen their product knowledge and discover the best brands for their needs. Read more>>

Andrew Pentland

Evolution Restoration & Renovation is a business built on personal events and years of experience. Both owners Andrew Pentland & Juan Galvez have extensive knowledge in the restoration construction industry and have made it their mission to provide a better quality product to homeowners. Read more>>

Rob Jimison

The mission behind Righteous Retro was to make NEW memories and build community by sharing retro memories as the icebreaker. Read more>>

Ben Brow

I’m a photographer, videographer and podcaster. This multimedia work has encompassed a lot, but always comes with my lived experience of Tourette Syndrome and a strong presence from comorbids, like major depression. Read more>>

Brenda Johnson

Our mission is to provide seamless, efficient, and reliable virtual administrative solutions to empower businesses and individuals to focus on their core objectives. Read more>>

Wesley Wright

I operate with one goal in mind in two different ways. My overall goal in life is that of purpose, not only achieving mine but helping people find theirs. Read more>>

Bethany Hildebrandt

I’m wife of nearly 20 years & mom of three-one of which who has a moderately severe disability, I spent 17 years completely, ignoring my own health in order to take care of my daughter’s high medical needs. Read more>>

Tayla Berry

For as long as I can remember, I have always had a passion for people. I love experiencing others in their fullness and providing space for them to be exactly themselves. Read more>>

Shelby Leigh

As a mental health author, my mission is helping others feel less alone and reducing the stigma of mental health concerns and support. My poetry delves into many mental health topics, from anxiety to self-doubt and more. Read more>>

Max Raymond

Growing up in the suburbs of Miami Florida I was never too far from the inner cities and the chaos that came with it. I was raised with some of the city’s most infamous drug dealers, killers, and scammers; all of us walking the same path but arriving at different destinations. Read more>>

Justin Scholman

As one of the founders of Crown and Press, we wanted to make Art more approachable in everyone’s daily life. Art Galleries may come off as intimidating and potentially unwelcome to certain crowds, and so we decided to combine an Art Gallery and Cafe into one. Read more>>

Caitelyn Canals

Our mission behind every market, car meet, and promotional event is more than just expanding our business. We want to be able to highlight small businesses from multiple communities as much as possible. Read more>>

Emunah Evans

I am a formerly incarcerated mother of three whom served four years in a north carolina Prison. During the time I was incarcerated my hardest challenge was being away from children, but later I found that reunification was even harder. Read more>>