We LOVE a good story, especially when it’s a heartwarming one. Below, you’ll hear some amazing stories from incredible business owners, practitioners, and creatives and artists.

Kara Kohnen

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, there is not one heartwarming story, but so many. I often think I have the best job in the world! People come to for help at the most challenging times in their lives and are very vulnerable, which takes great strength. I have witnessed many children and teens overcome anxiety and depression and develop great coping skills and go on to enjoy life, family and their relationships so much more. Read more>>

Rubab Mirza

My favorite part about being a dentist is helping people gain confidence in themselves and their smiles. Kids, and even adults, often shy away from smiling with their teeth because they are self-conscious of how their teeth appear. Many factors go into a traditionally perfect smile, like gum exposure, tooth alignment and color, and tooth size. Arguably the most noticeable element of a smile, improper teeth alignment has severe health implications as well. Crooked teeth can be difficult to clean properly, and can lead to plaque buildup, gum disease, and cavities. Read more>>

James McLester

I must be brief here. I have authored two autobiographies (12.12.2012 & 01.27.2016) and my story is compelling. It resonates across generations. It epitomizes a Story of “Trial, Faith, & TRIUMPH.” Read more>>

Denise Fournier

I was recently contacted by a client I worked with several years ago at a drug treatment center, prior to opening my private practice. He reached out to thank me for having such a meaningful impact on his life and shared that not only has he maintained sobriety since his time at the treatment center, he has also decided to pursue a career as a therapist. Read more>>

Jessica Place

North Georgia Mindfulness Project is a small business my friend Patrick and I established in June of 2017 to teach people struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression Mindfulness techniques as well as how to meditate. We have worked with many groups and individuals with various life challenges who have found Mindfulness and meditation to greatly benefit their lives. One example of this is when Patrick and I worked with recovering addicts within a rehabilitation clinic who were court-ordered to receive group counseling. Read more>>

Dr. Meagan Tamara Copelin

Meagan is a Human Resources consultant, author, empowerment speaker, blogger, podcaster, and mental health counselor. Meagan’s passion is to become a trailblazing voice for young girls and women worldwide. Drawing on her own experiences of abuse, rejection, and abandonment, Meagan uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves; to love, live, and create fearlessly. Read more>>

Alan Simberg

During the earlier years of my career I had the opportunity to work as a counselor in a partial hospitalization program. My primary goal was to provide guidance and support to individuals who were recently released from a psychiatric hospital and unable to work. I provided individual and group counseling services. One of my other responsibilities was to supervise group activities. Read more>>

Jonathan Fields

There are many heartwarming success stories from my patients. I’ve had patients come back from near the brink of death after the conventional medical systems has failed them. Many of our patients have seen dozens of doctors and tried endless medications and procedures with no success, all while suffering severe side effects. So when we turn around a case like this, its like a miracle for the family and all involved. We’ve been able to reverse and put into remission serious life threatening conditions such as: Read more>>

Susan Fernandez

It was Saturday evening about 9pm on July 17, 2021. The patio light was on as I walked into to the unlit dining room turning my head toward the open window. Then, stopping frozen in my tracks, I see a hummingbird with it’s little round belly pressing into the window screen, hanging on with it’s tiny feet. I assumed it was dying; either sick, wounded, or a 7 year old since they generally have a life span of 7 years. Moving slowly and quietly as not to startle Read more>>

Danielle Dickshinski

From the beginning of my career, one heartwarming story that brings a smile to my face is one of my first Fertility patients. I just started my Fertility and Pregnancy support program and she was the first patient I helped with Acupuncture support for before and after IVF. The transfer was successful and she reached out to continue using Chinese Medicine to help support the pregnancy. Throughout the journey, we were able to hold the pregnancy because of recent past history of miscarriage and worked through the side effects of Birth Trauma. Read more>>

Elana Frank

The nature of working within an infertility organization is that there are many clients’ ranges of emotions to consider. There are unfortunately pregnancy losses and struggles to achieve pregnancy but luckily at this stage in the growth of the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF), I’m also privy to witnessing the beauty of helping families achieve their dreams of parenthood. The appreciation and thanks (and cute baby photos and cuddles) I receive from our grantees of our emotional and financial support never gets old. Read more>>

Amalia Picus-Davis

My favorite part about my job is that I get so spend so much time with my patients. Patients who come seeing vision therapy are seeking somebody who will take the time to look deeper at the challenges they are having and simply listen. I love getting to know my patients over the months that we work together and the spontaneous hugs, tears and shows of affection we get once we have completed our work and reached the goals we set are worth all of the struggles along the way. Read more>>

Annette Leslie

From Samantha: “I want to share with you the impact your hootenanny delivery had during my two-year old’s cancer treatment. Our son had just finished a second round of intense methotrexate that caused such severe sores in his mouth, esophagus, and stomach that even with continuous IV pain medicine, he went days unwilling to eat, drink, talk, or even smile. Those were incredibly dark days for our family, and we didn’t think we were ever going to see our playful-cheerful boy again. Read more>>