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.

Matt + Brittani Miller

What the heck does ‘DASH’ the Town mean??? I feel like I have had this conversation with a lot of people, but it never decreases its impact on me… With the losses the world has suffered recently, it tugs at my heartstrings again. Read more>>

Juliun Starks

My main priority when photographing someone is to provide you that sigh of relief that comes in knowing that you have a photographer who is zealous, and excited, about capturing the essence of your moments, the depth of their bond, and the impact of their emotions. Read more>>

Joy Erika Diwa

The blank white walls stared at me with the same blank face I gave my therapist. “What makes you happy?” I struggled with coming up with the right answer to tell her for fear that she’d diagnose me incorrectly. I could feel my face heating up and sweat building behind my neck. The walls started to close in and my tongue felt glued to the top of my mouth. Read more>>

Holli Royall

Bumble and Brim’s mission evolved out of my personal life-long passion for millinery and my son Gabriel’s learning disibilities diagnosis. As a beauty, hair and make up artist and entrepreneur I have always valued being both a business person and a creator. When COVID hit and my clients were unable to attend the events and celebrations that I built my business on, I had to think about life beyond COVID and what else I wanted to do both personally and professionally. Read more>>

Noadia Valsin

Event planning is truly my dream career. I started in the field because the passion of planning and designing radiates from within. At eleven years of age I started to place decorative accents around my parent’s house. On Sundays, during church I would fo in the media room to place ribbon on the wall. My first born baby shower, that’s when I knew that I have a tremendous amount of love and talent. I picked out the colors, and handmade all the centerpieces then I set up the whole venue. Once all of it was set and done, the joy seeing it all comes together was true heartwarming. That is the same moment I want each of my clients to experience. Read more>>

Richard Miles

6 months before I walked out of prison, I received the news that my Father has passed. At the time, I’d been incarcerated a total of 15 years but those last few months seemed darker than my full time wrongfully incarcerated. The irony of my loss, was my encouragement, support and genuine care came from the men I had did time with and had become family. They supported me during uncertainty and for that I’m most grateful. I saw those incarcerated beyond a conviction – I saw redemption. My experience as an innocent man in prison allowed me to view society from many perspectives. The question was – What am I going to do? Read more>>

Joanne Vazquez

Here at Nya Rose Boho Online Clothing Brand. We are a company who sells clothing to suit a lifestyle in which you desire. We hear so many people say they would love to wear a certain outfit but they feel it dosen’t represent who they are in that moment. We at Nya Rose cater to the Countryside living, clothing that inspires you to life the life you want. With fresh produce, animals in the back yard, a sense of a tranquility and peace. Read more>>

Sean Casey

Our mission is to change the exercise industry . There are so many things we do based on tradition that could be done so much better. Paying attention to detail and taking the time to find the best way to get the most out of each person . You don’t have to die or kill your self to be in shape . You do have to be consistent and give it everything you got . You get what you give . People think there is a cheat code ! A specific food or exercise that gets you In shape when it’s really just about consistency. Read more>>

Lindsey Craig

Homefulness… When I was on the commercial interiors side, a great mentor in the industry started talking about the emotion of Homefulness as described by Tiffany Watt Smith in her book, The Book of Human Emotions. We talked so much about shaping commercial spaces to exhibit “the pleasure of being at home”. This really stuck with me, and I have found that many of my current residential clients are searching for this emotion in their own homes. Read more>>

MaryLee Nickerson

I was never allowed to wear makeup growing up….it wasn’t until I got to college that I was able to really indulge in the craft. With that, I was pretty confident and only ever used it for enhancing my natural beauty or adding color to my eyes for some extra attraction. This led me to have Natural Glam as my signature look and style. I truly believe less is more and so many steer away from makeup either because they don’t know how to use it or because of the stigma behind needing makeup to feel beautiful. My brand is all about finding your own style and using the proper tools and techniques to create the perfect look. Read more>>

Laura Hennings

As humans we are DRIVEN BY FREEDOM, IMPACT, & CONNECTION. We are all leaders of our own story. From a young age, I was so heartbroken seeing people go against their values (including my own dad) only for the stake of money & career prestige. Read more>>

Laura Belt

Belt Salon’s mission is to provide an exceptional customer experience by providing a clean, stress free, pampering and spa-like atmosphere. We want people not only to leave feeling more beautiful on the outside but also loved on in the inside. It’s not “just” hair for us but the connection we can build with each guest and the community. Read more>>

Tilton Scott

The Story behind my mission…. Well what is “My Mission”? To answer your question first, “My Story” is about Me Finding who I am in this world through all the memorable good times and the Dark unforgettable times. It’s a bout having a gift, but worrying if I would be Good enough or even at a level of high recognition to be successful. It’s about being told that things had to be done a certain way, which took who I was and my Creativity out of what I thought I was good at. Read more>>

Marquila Turner

The story behind the mission of Quila’s Angels is my sons Eric Jr and Cameron. I lost both my sons at birth to Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease (ARPKD). After losing a child, some hospitals gives you a care package of keepsakes items to remember your child. I was given 3 boxes, those boxes were filled with items that I cherish with my life. Read more>>

Mariangel Franco

I’m on a mission to build up smart, curious women by turning their focus away from food rules, diets, and superfood splurges. Instead? Turn their focus inwards so they can start winning at their own game and feel freedom, trust and joy in their body. Read more>>

Smoke Denero

My mission has and always will be to create a legacy for my current and future family.Threw my music I aim to inspire others to do the same.Tupac Shakur once stated” I may not change the world but I’ll spark the brain that does” which is one of many reasons why he’s at the top my list of all time greats. The story behind my mission is coming from nothing going against all of the odds set before me to guide me to failure. Read more>>

Brodi Nicholas

t all started with a neighbor and a dream. Growing up, I’d see my next-door neighbor Sam playing basketball out front every single day. I got so used to waving to Sam every time I pulled out of the driveway, and when I noticed Sam hadn’t been outside for a few days, it made me wonder where Sam was. Read more>>

Maria, Sarah & Shea

Our mission is to provide an enjoyable, approachable, and educational whiskey experience for women, and to help women network, socialize and thrive in a field that has traditionally been male-dominated. Maria used to co-own a local craft distillery in San Diego which specialized in making in-house grain-to-glass whiskey. So whiskey (of all types) has always been special to her, and it is a spirit that she is very familiar with. Read more>>

Yinka Freeman

My mission is to inspire others in the events and hospitality industry to create events with intention. COVID-19 put a pause on the events industry for almost two years and we are seeing a revitalization within the industry as attendees are expecting more from the events they attend. With this in mind, I fully believe event professionals now have a chance to create events that can inspire and engage attendees in meaningful ways. Read more>>

Danielle Pierce

Become Your Own Bank. Totally Replace Your Earned Income With All PASSIVE Income. Do It In 5 Years Or Less. Impossible Right? Here’s why you may want to think twice about skimming this article… I generate enough passive income to cover my entire monthly household expense for my family of 4, and I did this from scratch in 6 months. Keep reading… Read more>>

Stephanie Brown

We love to serve our customers and the meaningful connections they make and create with others. We do this through high quality, personalized, handcrafted leather goods and caring customer service. Read more>>

Nandita Godbole

I have always been interested in food. When I was growing up in India, our kitchen was a fun space for me: from waiting to skim the cream off a pot of hot milk, hand churning cream to make butter, or being the sous chef to my mother when she took baking lessons – I had loved it all. It was a space where loved ones created tactile forms of care. Read more>>

Roberto Rodriguez

My name is Roberto Rodriguez, born in 1973 originally from Argentina, moved to Uruguay in 1984 and finally to USA in 1999. Here is the story of how I got to become an art maker: Read more>>

Shannon Buth

I always say this all started as a love letter to my Mom and her life… There was no business plan, or monetary goals, this all simply came from my heart. We lived in Chicago for 20+ years. My husband and I have four boys and moved down to Austin almost a year ago. Read more>>

Ryan Harris

Our initial business GB Fitness LLC was created to help people change their health and fitness for the better. We worked with some great suppliers to fully equip our private studio with some good gym equipment. We wanted to provide a space that kept our clients feeling comfortable and private, but not compromise on the equipment they have access to. Read more>>

Lester Greene

I always wanted to buy my mother a house and I wasn’t able to do it because she passed away. Now, my goal is to secure financial stability for my partner Richard and my close friends. Read more>>

Veronique Pierre

Roses without Thorns, Inc is a national nonprofit organization with a single mission: To empower girls to overcome mental distress by blossoming in self-esteem, flourishing in self-confidence, and blooming in self-love. In 2019, Veronique Pierre, Founder, and CEO established Roses without Thorns, Inc. after her experiences with depression. Pierre’s first experienced the loss of her father at a very young age, followed by her sister’s murder when she was eight months pregnant and a few years later – the final straw, was the loss of her mother, which was unexpected. Read more>>

Tayler E. Reynolds

Tayler has been an amazing trailblazer to specializing her career as a full time Pro Makeup Artist. Motivated, dedicated & kind. Tayler has began her career at a very young age hired to do her first wedding in 2016, the passion and aptitude for beauty has been apparent. Read more>>

Tami Canaday

Tami, Owner/Founder of Wagon Coffee, identifies as a Recovery Advocate and Loved One of an Addict. Her husband, Ryan, is 9+ years sober. She has witnessed the beautiful transformation of recovery through him and within their marriage. In 2018, Ryan and Tami launched a nonprofit called FREE—for Addicts, loved ones of Addicts, and spiritual refugees. They create space for healing, recovery, and spiritual connection. Read more>>

Ashton Huffman

I have always been someone who cares more for others than I do myself. It’s something I’ve always done. As the oldest of 5 kids, it’s just always been instilled in me to take care of others. This business is something that I built with my bare hands. After getting my accounting degree, I knew that I wanted more. I needed more. I needed to fill fulfilled and I knew I needed to make others feel seen. To feel beautiful. Read more>>

Fouzia Raza

I have been working as a craft influencer, party planner, teacher for some years and my mission behind every service is to help others. This journey has blessed me with so many amazing mentors, coaches, clients, and connecting with wonderful non profit organisations that are doing great work. It is very fulfilling to be a part of community helping others every day and inspiring my students and younger generation to do the same. Read more>> \

Kevin Harry

I personally believe everyone deserves to exist in photographs. We are often inundated with images that are constantly played out in the media about beauty as it relates to the perfect weight, ideal age or skin color. Read more>>

Raxiel Liz

After losing so much in life (Mother, Father & Brother) you get to a point where you start believing that you have nothing else to lose… Then life has this real ironic almost comical way of showing you there still a lot to squeeze & lose out of you! When faced with this type of obstacle it is very hard to feel motivated, passionate or interested in doing anything! I had to figure out how to keep going. Read more>>

Avital Miller

GALACTIC EXPERIENCES We are not specifically recreating sci-fi movies or getting on a rocket to outer space, but creating the ecstatic feeling of an out of this world experience. Our intention is to create parties with a purpose in order to have conscious fun and grow at the same time! Read more>>

Elian Monjack

My story begins at the age of 13 when I was diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). As having IBS, you don’t know when you are going to have pains, so you begin to feel like your home is your getaway from the outside world. Now I realize that the way I designed my room at that time helped me feel at ease and safe. I used bright blue colors, soft textiles, and lots of wood, all promote relaxation. Read more>>

Adrian Lopez

Walking and observing, getting to know the fashion and advertising market, always looking for what each brand wants and represents in photography My mission is to give the customer what they need. Read more>>

Crystal Tolbert

\I Am a Pastor and what I found out so many in church are lacking Healing, they have spirituality, but they have not been taught on how to deal with trauma, & wounds that are stimulated at a young age. Therefore, I created my business in the marketplace to educate and help heal people from a different perspective that I have client’s that are seeing results. Read more>>

Gio Toninelo

We make videos that matter (insert trademark symbol here). That’s what we seek to accomplish with every project. I believe, we as filmmakers, have a responsibility for what we create, what projects we give birth to, and what lessons we leave behind. We have amazing tools to help the world and it’s important to use these tools correctly. We love telling stories that connect people beyond race, nationality, and beliefs. Read more>>

Ca’Sohn Grant

We at CaSohn G Productions LLC are trying to bring back the experience of enjoying what you do. Working with us ensures that you will get top quality product while loving the process of creating it. We believe that anyone has the power and capability to accomplish whatever we want to in this timeline. Read more>>

Amelia Blaska

I thrive on inspiring and motivating young students—elementary, middle, and high school aged—to realize the power they wield through knowledge, preparation, and having fun. Knowing that each student has unique needs and goals, I have developed and offer tutoring across a broad spectrum of subjects and levels, including on-level, honors and AP/IB courses for English, Spanish, Math, Science, History, Religion, Philosophy, and Psychology. Read more>>

Kathy Kiger

I worked as an elementary school music teacher for several years, a few too long actually. So while I was teaching I needed to figure out something else to do. I had always been interested in nutrition. And in my last couple years of teaching, I realized I was spending a bunch of my free time listening to nutrition podcasts, reading nutrition blogs, and following nutritionists on social media. Read more>>

Cristina Chavez

Hello there everyone! My name is Cristina Chavez, and I love to Bring You All Back Into Your Yards! I have a mission in life to do this through my vehicle company called “AZ 1 Lawn at a Time”. It has this name because of the fact that I wish to spend the most important part of my time in learning how to inspire each potential client to share with me what will need to be created by us in their yard to make this yard a place the family longs to be more and more. Read more>>

Kimberly Millard

Party Possible Rentals Mission is to create beautiful decorations for all our clients, no two parties are the same. I have always hosted parties for my children and I know firsthand how it can be stressful and not to mention somewhat costly, but the creative side of me I’m able to come up with cost effective creations, therefore being able to design for my clients without digging deep into their pockets and the results are amazing. Read more>>