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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.

Viktoriia Margolina

My mission as a photographer is to reveal and showcase the unique beauty and natural sensuality of women through the lens of my camera. I strive to capture their true charm and create images that highlight their individuality and inner strength. Each photograph I take serves as a reminder of how beautiful they are and the importance of appreciating their uniqueness. Through my images, I want to inspire women to embrace and love themselves, helping them to see and feel their inner and outer attractiveness. Read more>>

Bliss Brown

My journey into creating a space for self-care, inner work, and community building for women began with a deeply personal experience. Following the birth of my daughter, I grappled with postpartum depression, a period that challenged me profoundly and led me to seek a path back to myself. Read more>>

Alexandria Medina

My mission behind photography and doula work is to create life long memories that are forever paused in time. To capture growing families, their lives unposed and what family is. The authenticity of each family and their unique lives as they live. I want each family to leave their session knowing they had fun and enjoyed each moment captured! As a doula I want to help support, advocate and love each patient as needed through their pregnancies and postpartum journey! Read more>>

Shannon Addison

As a devoted mother, mentor, writer, and entrepreneur, I am passionate about empowering young girls with the tools to navigate the complexities of social and emotional issues. That’s why I created The Breadcrumbz, a platform that offers valuable lessons for girls and parents alike. My mother, a highly qualified educator and counselor, was instrumental in helping me develop this program. Before she passed away, she urged me to continue this mission because of the value of the content and the growing need for it. Unfortunately, my youngest daughter’s chronic medical condition forced me to step back and care for her shortly after embarking on this journey. This experience opened my eyes to the devastating effects of continual cruelty on young girls. I saw firsthand how my daughter’s dreams of attending her graduation ceremony were shattered by the constant threat of three bullies in her class. As a mother, this was a heartbreaking experience that I wouldn’t wish on anyone. That’s why I am committed to changing the course of this kind of cruelty that exists between girls. I want to spare other parents of this kind of pain. Read more>>

Lucy Evans

When I was a sophomore at North Gwinnett High School, I met an amazing young man named David O’Callaghan. While I had multiple opportunities as a child to be surrounded with these special humans, David touched my heart like no one before. Our friendship helped me discover the tremendous need for inclusion and opportunity for the special needs population. I immediately realized what I wanted to do with my life !!! . My focus and purpose started then and my main goal was to create and expand a nonprofit, Happyfeat.org. I work full time directing Happyfeat’s programs with the help of a dear friend and some amazing volunteers. I have also volunteered coaching a special needs cheerleading team through the Atlanta Jayhawks for the last ten years. Read more>>

Kelly & Michael Sacco

We grew fond of our new hometown after enduring personal setbacks, and decided it was time to merge our lives. During a guided meditation, we stumbled upon a lively farmers market in Woodstock, IL, instantly connecting with the community. That moment sparked our decision to relocate to this charming small town. Read more>>

Kim Richards

Caring for Mama was born after I became a mom to my two girls. I knew after struggling with postpartum depression that I needed to get involved in supporting women and mothers. It started in early 2024 when I had the idea to gift friends with care packages filled with my favorite postpartum products. I sent packages around the country and dropped gift bags on neighbors doorsteps. I received the most beautiful responses and it was then I knew what I’m meant to do. Caring for Mama is my way of curating special care packages just for mama that include clean, nourishing products I source from women-owned businesses. Read more>>

Karen Cole

When I decided to start Lizzy’s 13 years ago, there were breed specific rescues that did not bring in older dogs. There were other mainstream rescues that brought in puppies and dogs up to 5 years because after that, they were considered “unadoptable,” and shelters only kept senior pups for the required amount of time and then walked them back to be euthanized, without giving them a chance because the public view is that people didn’t want them, they wanted puppies and younger dogs. Even the mainstream rescue I was on the board of said no seniors, they are expensive and unadoptable. So, I eventually resigned and started my own rescue. My focus is on pups 10 years and up. We have gotten a few 18 to 20 year olds and it was fabulous because we could help ensure they had a great life for however long that would be. Many people ask why our focus is on such old dogs and my response is “they deserve a good quality of life or end of life, also.” Even at 18 and 20 years, most were still moving and engaged for a while, and it was great to see. Some we only have for a few days after we find out their health is declining rapidly or they are in pain. We consider it an honor to be able to help them with a peaceful transition or to make an end of life decision on their behalf. These things are meaningful to us because it seems society is not as in tuned to seniors, whether it be human or dog, and we believe they all deserve to be cared for and to know they are loved… not abandoned. I also now bring in mobility challenged pups of any age because society as a whole is not interested in them. I am no longer able to bring in larger dogs that are mobility challenged because I can no longer lift them into wheels or assist them getting outside, etc. I do bring in smaller ones. One 9 year old Chihuahua with mobility issues I had his back legs amputated and he is so much happier and healthier. An 8 year old Chihuahua mix with mobility issues I brought in, it turns out she has a bullet in her spine (that cannot be removed) and surprise – she was 30 days pregnant. It is always an adventure…. I guess you can say our mission is to help those dogs that other rescues are not interested in helping because they are thought to be “expensive and unadoptable.” That could also be said about dogs that are not senior, however, we have been successful at finding fabulous homes for them, but either way, they deserve a chance to get out of the shelter or bypass the shelter. It isn’t their fault they are old or they got shot or hit by a car…. I consider Lizzy’s a last resort rescue. When a shelter reaches out to Lizzy’s, I typically ask them to try other rescues and if the pup is in danger of being euthanized, I will bring them in, if I have room or a foster. Our focus is also on kill shelters, which not a pleasant place, but society and articles have made people hate them and only adopt from no kill shelters. The kill shelters are typically more rural with less funding, less resources and volunteers, and who needs the help the most and they still try to get as many pups out as possible. Read more>>

Katherine Garratt

I was fourteen years old when I started seriously learning about art. I attended a private school in Toronto called Thornton Hall and received a classical art education.

My art teacher taught us drawing and painting and we produced reproductions of Master Artists’ works including: Durer, Leonardo daVinci, Michelangelo, Vermeer, Rembrandt etc. Read more>>

Matthew Tyree

Our Mission Statement: “At Tyree Customs, our mission is to design and build unique, high-quality hot rods that embody the spirit of individuality and automotive artistry. With a commitment to precision and customer satisfaction, we strive to exceed expectations in every build. We honor the artistry of every classic car and hot rod while integrating modern technology to ensure each vehicle we create blends timeless aesthetics with cutting-edge performance. Whether it’s restoring a classic or creating something totally custom, we’re here to make your automotive dreams a reality.” Read more>>

Amber Jones

“Brand Partnerships with Purpose”

This is what I stand by. It is so important for my clients to work with brands that best represent them and vice versa. At Purposed Brand Management, our mission is to empower diverse influencers by providing comprehensive support in social media management, content creation, and brand partnerships. We specialize in helping Black and Latina creators maximize their potential and ensure they receive fair compensation for their work. Through data-driven strategies and personalized guidance, we aim to amplify their voices, connect them with brands that share their values, and help them build authentic, impactful relationships with their audiences. Our goal is to create opportunities that reflect the true value of our influencers and elevate their presence in the digital space. Diversity is key, and I want to make sure that my clients are getting paid at the same rate or more than their counterparts.

“Brand Partnerships with Purpose”

Sabrina Walker Hernandez

My journey to my current career path is deeply rooted in my lifelong dedication to service. Growing up, I was greatly influenced by my mother, who is a missionary in the church. Her unwavering commitment to helping others and spreading hope inspired me to pursue a path of service. Additionally, I come from a family with a strong military background, including my grandfather who served in the Korean War, and my own service as an Army Veteran. These experiences instilled in me the values of commitment and leadership early on. This foundation, combined with a passion for making a positive impact, led me to the nonprofit sector. My work in business and leadership coaching and consulting, particularly through Supporting World Hope LLC, allows me to channel my experiences and passion into creating a platform that uplifts and empowers both nonprofits and small businesses. Read more>>

Hetal Nagaraj

The business process of business ideas and execution, policy making production to manufacturing, education and professional paths runs in the family itself. I have several role models of my own father, mother, aunts, uncles or ancestors such as grandparents as well that have followed all the 3 paths of success at a time in their life. Education which is by schooling/universities, business often by consistent delivery of products or services or as in investor and professional such as certifications which we often take for local laws or permits. Depends on field. Most of my family or literally all of them are in multiple fields. Each of them are known personalities in their country of residence and in their respective own fields of multi specialities. All or each generation has been successful & extremely educated and knowledgeable as well. My family have seen people growing in their fields either by mastery or by delivery of consistent results or by skills and the struggles too. i have seen my parents take important decisions in life and how beautifully they taught me to maneuver through it. That exposure made me think and outline my missions in life at very early age. I had a planner for atleast 5 years in my teen years because of my first marketing job at AMWAY & at a Medicare store in India. The environment in my family itself is of that high quality life and vibration that it allowed me to enjoy freedom and sustain life, peace of mind and what matters at the end of day. Do more, think more. I have had my parents ask me if I was sick the moment they would see me do “nothing’. obviously this does not mean that i did not have my fair share of peace of mind but my parents believed that you should do something that drives you to do more. Field does not matter if you are in the right path. Since then I made plans on paper. Life was anyway early to me and so it never made sense for me to be stalled. i knew i was ahead of everybody in my teen years itself. These experiences, exposure, environment, expertise of my parents or relatives in their fields within my family itself laid the foundation of all my goals. It inspired me. Read more>>

Jill Bailey

The path that I took to become a Producer was not a typical one. I went to college and got my Master’s Degree and then Clinicals in Social Work. I worked for 10 years as a Medical Social Worker; first working with Women and Children with HIV, then in Children’s Hospice. It was while working in Children’s Hospice that I met a young boy named Tommy who was diagnosed with an aggressive childhood cancer, Ewing’s Sarcoma. I walked alongside Tommy and his family for several years, and before Tommy died, he asked me to promise I would “Follow Your Dreams.” After Tommy passed, I lost my job and while looking for a new one in the Social work field, a friend of mine John Forte(that is an amazing Director and mentor) asked me to come work with him as a PA at a local studio in Virginia Beach where I was living at the time. John taught me not only the basics of television and film, but showed me how to Field Log, AD, and Produce. A few months later, a show with Lifetime, “Coming Home” came into town to film with an all LA crew base. They needed a local Field Logger to work with them and I was hired. It was on this show that I met my LA mentor Karin Jarlstedt, who took me under her wing and taught me about Producing on network shows. We kept in touch and I continued to work for a couple more years in Virginia on local projects and bigger network projects that came to town. In 2011, I decided to make the jump and move to LA to work with an incredible Executive Producer Arnold Shapiro, who hired me to work on the show “Beyond Scared Straight.” I continued to work on movies in the AD department, and in documentary TV as an AP and moved up to being a Producer within a couple of years; both in the Field and in Casting. Read more>>

Shantell Chambliss

At Nonprofitability, our mission is deeply rooted in my belief that empowering individuals and organizations dedicated to their communities can drive profound social change. My journey began with a recognition of the challenges nonprofits face—challenges that often prevent them from achieving their full potential. I saw that with the right tools, resources, and guidance, these organizations could not only survive but thrive and make a significant impact on society’s most pressing issues. Read more>>

Stacey Allen

My mission starts with serving people with love and care. I was inspired by Grandmother, Evelyn Rose- born in 1932- hence my business name “Rose 32”. My Grandma had such a heart for people and loved nothing more than to serve others…whether it was a snack at her kitchen table or a carefully prepared meal that took her all day to prepare…she found joy in extending hospitality and she was so graceful and a natural in doing so. Read more>>

Samantha Rose Hicks

When you decide to start a spiritual business you do so because it’s a soul calling not a financial one. Before I started my professional business as a tarot reader and spiritual teacher I was a corporate girly in Human Resources for a huge company. I was happy and secure in my role but I wasn’t fulfilled. It wasn’t until I was sitting on the beach at 3AM while on vacation that I finally heard my inner voice and what it was calling me to do. Shortly after I took the brave step a went pro on my spiritual services but if I hadn’t stepped away from the outside noise of everyday life, I wouldn’t have heard the calling inside. Read more>>

Tyler Skinner

The mission is meaningful because it is me. In December 2020 I found myself strapped into a harness and perched on a platform a few hundred feet in the air. I am terrified of heights, but this was an extreme that needed to be embraced in order for me to shake things up and to learn how to face my fears. I had a team of athletes around me, coaches/ performers ready to support me as I took that next step to fly high on a trapeze. Read more>>

Jenn Montoya Palmore

The best part about what I do is being able to really connect with people. It’s far more than just doing their hair. My mission when I began my career was to create an environment in which people felt safe. They could speak freely, share what was going on or not, just feel comfortable. Knowing that what they share stays with me and it wouldn’t go anywhere else. I observed other stylists and their various relationships with their clients and knew I wanted to have deep, meaningful relationships with mine as I grew. Read more>>

Michele Rucker

To simplify the mission of Dancing on the Promise Ministries International, I will say we aim to educate, empower, activate and release. Our mission is to facilitate the emergence of one’s purpose by educating them in their Kingdom identity, empowering them to move out in faith to accomplish what they were put on earth to do. Finally, activating, or introducing them to opportunities that will allow them to work in set purpose. Eventually, businesses will be started, schools open, new careers launched, or book written. We begin with an individual to impact a family to transform a community to move forward a city to change a world. Read more>>

Karla Lopez Mora

My inspiration comes from a deep passion for supporting entrepreneurs and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). I saw firsthand how challenging it can be for these businesses to achieve their goals and grow without adequate operational support. This motivated me to create a virtual assistant agency that provides tailored, affordable services to help them thrive. Read more>>

Ray Oster

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Devine Jamz Gospel Network offers faith-based services aimed at seamlessly integrating inspiring and positive music into media platforms and businesses that resonate with family-oriented audiences. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and tailored marketing approaches, we cater to Christian and Gospel music enthusiasts while also enlightening those unfamiliar with the profound impact of inspirational music on family values and societal ethics.

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Nicolli Massachi

The Story Behind Our Mission
Our mission at Incite AI is to empower individuals by providing advanced AI-driven tools that enhance decision-making across various domains, including market intelligence, sports, real estate, medical, and legal intelligence. Read more>>

Shana Francesca

Our name is our mission but even more than that, I came to the name because of my/our values. I walked away from my first business and founded Concinnate four years ago. I realized I had taken the first business as far as I wanted to, it was doing quite well, but I didn’t want to take it to the next level I wanted to make a significant shift. Read more>>

Roxanne Engstrom

10 years?!?! It has been 10 years since I formally founded Hawa Images and Hawa LLC and I am reflecting a lot these days. I took the shakiest steps towards starting my business journey. A camera in one hand and a baby on my hip chasing two littles with no real clue what it meant to be an entrepreneur and too afraid to call myself that anyway I launched my first website, made my first post, and booked my first paying client. I was not confident or sure at all. But I did it. I took messy action. I am here to normalize doing it afraid because that is how I have seen success in my life. I think too often women wait for permission, timing or a specific season, more skills or knowledge, or the perfect plan. None of that will make you successful. You showing up, serving others joyfully, and being committed to your vision and growth will. Be brave enough to be a beginner. Read more>>

Abby Skeans

Despite professional success, for more than 20 years I struggled with chronic depression that was covering over trauma resulting in a deep lack of self-belief.

On countless mornings, lies greeted me with their unpleasant insistence that I was unlovable, unqualified, and never enough. Those lies started to become my belief and they were changing me — changing my life — and not for the better. Read more>>

Saira Anwar

My one and only desire has always been to help others in any way possible. My aim has always been to be a voice of support for women, especially those who have been through similar experiences to me.

I started writing poetry in May 2012 with the aim of sharing my life experiences and lessons with others to help them heal from similar experiences. Specifically writing about marriage, divorce, healing, self-love, and love. Two years later my debut poetry book, ‘The Death of a Beautiful Dream: A Poetry Collection,’ became a top 20 Amazon bestseller. Read more>>

Richard Russell

My story is pretty much like everyone else’s in a sense. I’ve been a fan of film ever I was kid. At the age of 8 I always thought I wanted to be a writer, but it wasn’t until my dad bought me a copy of “SAVING PRIVATE RYAN” when I decide to becoming a filmmaker instead. I just remeber watching the movie, being just taken away from how powerful that film truly is. Then watching the BEHIND-THE-SCENES on how they made the film. Just learning on how they were able to achieve certain scenes, Learning what the actor to go through, and learning about the cinematography. Read more>>

Olusegun Daramola

My mission on Earth is to awaken humanity from the deep sleep of deceit through the spiritual mechanisms of Ifá Spirituality, striving to bring balance to myself, those around me, my immediate community, and the world at large.

This mission is profoundly meaningful to me, rooted in my personal journey and the legacy of my ancestors. From a young age, my mother would often remind me of how special and unique I am, nurturing in me a sense of purpose and destiny. Read more>>

Alexander Burgess

The mission behind Burgess Electronics LLC is to get affordable and quality electronics to the consumer without breaking the bank. Each computer is thoroughly inspected, upgraded, and customized to the customer taste. Our mission is to help the customer feel not only satisfied but every transaction feel like we cater to the needs of each person. We pre-install software and set everything up so when the customer receives everything is ready to use right out of the box. We have helped everyone from entertainers, firehouse stations, schools, companies, to mega churches. We custom design and tailor your experience to you. It’s not just a sell but a helping hand to the community for half the price of big names. Read more>>

Dawn Myers

My career took an unexpected turn at the age of 36. After 14 years managing in non-profit, I found myself unraveling. I was completely overwhelmed and the harder I worked at holding it together, the more I fell apart. I knew if anyone found out I would lose my job, so I was determined to hide my dirty little secret until I figured a way out. I was alone, scared, and swallowed up by the darkness. It wasn’t until my 10-year-old son put his little face on mine and asked, “can you get up and try again mom?” that I realized this wasn’t just affecting me, I was hurting my family. Read more>>

Regina Foster

Why Us?
The essence is to embrace the beauty of aging by developing a skincare and beauty brand that empowers women well into elderhood. While our products will focus on ways to keep you feeling your best as you age, we do not believe that beauty is synonymous with looking younger. We combat ageism by empowering women to be comfortable in their own skin at every stage of life. Read more>>

Missions aren’t meant to be secret