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.

Ashley Chatman

The start of my company was actually motivated by an unfortunate tragedy. I lost my mom to cancer in 2010. At the time, I was 35 lbs overweight and in the worst shape of my life.  Read more>>

Jan Sharik Baker

As a young person, as far back as in high school, if not before, I had an interest in knowing the history of my heritage. We were a military family and moved around the country every few years so I often was new to an area and sometimes felt like the proverbial fish out of water. Read more>>

Will Hong

Our company ethos is “a rising tide lifts all boats.” We prioritize helping others more than booking new business – a very backwards way of thinking, especially in the agency world, let alone a capitalistic one. Read more>>

Romi Imbelli

I am committed to assisting others in exploring and developing their identity in a safe, non-judgmental environment. My goal is to help them embrace self-love, uncover their personal strength, and rediscover their unique qualities. Read more>>

LaMonique Hamilton

The mission of Centre Creative Company is fairly straightforward — we work to amplify historically muted and ignored voices through print, film and digital media. Read more>>

GRACE & GIANI WILLIAMS

Mission statement: To create the ultimate jewelry shopping experience for our guests; not simply by meeting our guest’s needs, but offering excellent value, selection, and exceeding their expectations. Read more>>

Zipporah Sowell

Mission:🌿✨Connecting souls with Earth Magick✨🌿 Values: 🌿Working with Mother Earth to navigate us back to the healer within 🌿Understanding our role as co-creators with Spirit and the Universe Read more>>

John Schlia

My mission as a photographer is to tell other people’s stories and often this means promoting other businesses. I really try to capture the true essence of my subjects, especially those who may feel uncomfortable or insecure in front of the camera. Read more>>

Vicki Kenyon

My mission is to provide a Safe Path Home for Queer & Trans folks in Wisconsin. There is SO much negativity, discrimination, harassment and violence aimed at our community these days, with over 500 anti-LGBT+ bills traveling through state and local governments. Read more>>

Ryan Anderson

Abridge Entertainment’s primary objective is to establish a connection between artists and their career aspirations. In the music industry, there are often individuals who make grand promises but fail to deliver. Read more>>

Emily Luk

Channing and I decided to build Plenty after we got engaged and were shocked to find that there weren’t great products on the market for couples to manage money together. Read more>>

Michelle Flood

Appreciate you joining us today. Risk taking is something we’re really interested in and we’d love to hear the story of a risk you’ve taken. Read more>>

Cindy Walker

Mindful Movement YLC is a wellness business that focuses on helping people feel better physically. mentally and spiritually. Movement of all sorts is at the core of what I do as we humans; Read more>>

Banke Balogun

Naija Gal Network’s (NGN) mission is meaningful to me because it aligns with my core values of community and empowerment. I have always been an advocate for community development in diverse settings. Read more>>

Jamil Farrar Jr

My mission for Farrar Media Productions (FMP) is to artistically capture the beauty and emotion of moments through photography and cinematography, delivering timeless memories. Read more>>

Ness Duarte

The mission behind my Laser Spa is to provide a welcoming Spa environment dedicated to covering all skin tones. Growing up my Grandmother a FitzPatrick five, similar to Gabrielle Union’s tone would comment on how certain make up brands “weren’t made for people of her skin” and she would be sad. Read more>>

Amber Rankin

As women, there are so many things society tells us to do – how to act, how to feel, how to be. The burden on women to meet these expectations is 1) outrageous and 2) ridiculous. Read more>>

Janet Sternburg

I’m not a company. I’m an artist of words and images. My mission is to move people. To inspire them. There are stories behind the development of this mission. Read more>>

Destiny Alexis

My brand Desalexiss has evolved so much over the years. From once being a nail tech to now being a nail supplier, I have always had a desire to empower women to love themselves and to be empowered through life. Read more>>

Andi Pigott Martin

The Shop’s mission is to bring the healing power of Christ to people stuck in darkness and to bring encouragement and Holy Spirit guidance to those feeling lost and confused. Read more>>

Rushauna Beckles

My mission is to support solo service providers to THINK bigger, to ASK bigger and to TAKE bigger action (T.A.T) by creating their own opportunities to make the impact that they desire! Read more>>

Mathew Heggem

My mission is to help 10,000 artists achieve financial wellness. I’m only just beginning that mission, and certainly have a long way to go. However, this mission is personal and it’s also about practicing what I preach. Read more>>

Bonni Pomush

Nearly 35 years ago a group of women hosted a one-time event providing confidence growing resources to a group of survivors of domestic violence. Read more>>

Jay Michaels

While, as A marketing promotional firm, we work with all artistic endeavors- Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, regional, even literary, television, and fine art- They all must have one thing in common: they all have to be run by independent artists. Read more>>

KONG.

My name is KONG. and my community is called KONGREGATION. – Our mission is to bring people together from all walks of life and transcend our differences through the universal power of music. Read more>>

Hilo Ohtakagi

I would like young people in the community I live in get involved to create products that are eco friendly and inspired by the place ( Hana) and start to selling them at my shop to tourists who visit Hana Maui, then eventually that will be their sustainable incomes in the future. Read more>>

Sabrina Trevino

After film school , my commitment was to continue to learn and grow . While it provides a foundation, the real learning happens on set, through trial and error, and by overcoming challenges. Read more>>

Eva Wolf

Thank you for having me. The mission of ASK WOLF is deeply rooted in my personal journey and professional experiences. Growing up in Rouen, Normandy, I was always fascinated by the potential of technology to transform lives and businesses. Read more>>

Yoko Nomoto

I played the role of Mother in a short film “Tadaima” (I’m home) directed by Gordon Buck. My role is a single mother living with the trauma of being raped. Read more>>

Zi Li

We are an indie game dev team comprised of 3 developers. We all got work full-time jobs at AAA game studios or other projects, and we collaborate on our own games in our spare time. Read more>>