Everyday we meet business owners, professionals, artists and creatives. Photographers, florists, realtors and more. They might come from different backgrounds, work in different industries, have varying personalities, and have vastly different income and educational profiles, but the one thing we’ve seen over and over again is that most people have a unique and special reason for why they do what they do. From a realtor helping families afford the first home he always wished for as a kid to a photographer using her skills to give a voice and face to victims who feel voiceless, we have been blown away by what happens when you just ask people a simple question – why do you do what you do?

Jules Lavallee

When I began my writing career, my goal was to make a difference. I believe through the power of the word you have the ability to control the narrative which can insight action for global change. I have spent the past 10 years writing about celebrities, royals, global leaders, entrepreneurs, and humanitarians. I have also intentionally built my network daily by way of FB and LinkedIn. They must go hand in hand to succeed. Read more>>

Elaine Ryan

I started my own music licensing agency, Unicorn Sync in 2021 and it’s a bit of a long story as to how I got there. Read more>>

Lakeshia Pearsall

Our mission is to empower businesses by creating visually captivating graphic designs that drive brand success and inspire meaningful customer connections. Read more>>

Walter Herron

My initial thought process behind starting my business was to create affordable home improvement business. As a first time homeowner, there where a lot concerns of how to maintain the integrity my home if anything should break. Those uncertainties pushed me to work countless hours over the past 15 years to continuous learn and help customers. Read more>>

Amie Leadingham

My mission for becoming a Relationship Coach started with my own struggles with dating and relationships. I know exactly what it feels like to be hopeless when it comes to love. I’ve been there too. The hardest part was realizing that I was the common factor in all my failed relationships. It took some serious self-reflection to admit that I was the one making poor choices and staying in toxic situations. Read more>>

Gregory Kopp

My idea for my creative services business sprang from the personal computer revolution which transformed everyone’s lives and the way business was conducted. My company’s clients, including small non-profit organizations and the preeminent worldwide entertainment company based in Los Angeles are the driving force behind our success. Their energy and enthusiasm are infectious and translates to our exciting work relationships that are inspiring, fun, and ultimately successful for all involved. Read more>>

Kennadi Phillips

Bliss Beauty’s mission is to bring inclusive, unique, and affordable jewelry to the every 9-5 working student like me. Our mission is important to me because it speaks to everyone at all stages of their life. From the Mens Bracelet Collection to the Baddie Charm Bracelets, Bliss Beauty provides an positive and unique experience for everyone. We have everything from dainty necklaces to custom bracelets and anklets. Read more>>

J.A.K. Danger

In the autumn of 2021, Eleazar Craig embarked on a journey that would transform Clarksville’s cultural landscape. He began frequenting the vibrant open mic events in Nashville, initially drawn in by online advertisements. After attending a handful of these gatherings, something clicked – approximately 70% of the attendees were driving from Clarksville. Read more>>

Delaney Galbraith

Our platform works to provide women in sports a space where they feel respected to grow their confidence, skills and success in the sports industry. The mission all started with the idea that there was no where women who like sports, work in sports or play sports to really go to to feel respected & appreciated in this industry. On top of that the sports industry is known as the most famous boys club there is and with that stigma comes the territory of not really having the resources right off the bat to make the industry successful for women too. That’s where Girls Club comes in. Read more>>

Edwin Johnson

The story behind my mission is to encourage society to think more optimistically when it comes to relationships. I have been involved in a few relationships and have discovered that many people have not healed from past relationships. The story behind my mission is based on my personal experiences. Read more>>

Stephanie Domenech

Once upon a time I thought that by going to school and doing the right thing would put me in the right direction. But it put me in several directions. I thought that I couldn’t become more than what I was anymore. I realized I truly had to think outside the box. I worked in corporate, I’ve worked in bars and restaurants, In sport industry. Read more>>

Jessica Hollander

I have always felt deeply connected to nature and had a great love for plants, animals & insects. My work is a spiritual process for me: my mission is to channel the healing, peaceful energy of nature and grace people’s homes and lives with the beauty while awakening them to the magic around us. There is nothing as gratifying as seeing a person view my work for the first time and gasp at the beauty. It means everything to me. Read more>>

Michelle Mercier

On paper, I’m a Business Growth Consultant, Podcast Host and Motivational Speaker but my mission runs  substantially deeper than just those titles. Read more>>

Nikki Harrison

Thrive Business Support is an operations firm with a core mission to enable generational time, health, & financial wealth to Christian creatives of color so historically marginalized communities build scalable businesses and lucrative legacies; to God’s glory and for His purposes. Read more>>

Justina Page

In 1999 myself, my husband and our 6 sons experienced a 4 alarm house fire that resulted in the death of our 22-month-old twin son Amos and severely injuring myself and our other twin Benjamin. All of my boys and my husband were burned to varying degrees and we loss everything we had. After a long and ardous journey to recovery and healing I went back on the burn unit to volunteer and was taken aback by the needs I saw. Read more>>

Morgan Banks

At Capri Couture Marketing, our mission is deeply rooted in my journey and my unwavering commitment to partnering with businesses I believe in. My purpose is clear: I strive to apply my strategic expertise to businesses on the brink of breakthroughs, particularly those led by passionate entrepreneurs who need the right guidance and effort to propel their vision forward. Read more>>

Keri Pickett

My career started in 1983 with an internship at New York City’s largest weekly newspaper, called the Village voice. Working under legendary photo journalist, Fred Mcdarrah I learned my niche within the full range of stories happening in New York’s 1980s. People who strive to right a wrong are central to my storytelling. Read more>>

Roni Moore

Paint Moore is a mission driven company that inspire individuals to explore and express themselves through creative arts. We strive to strengthen social skills, self esteem, focus, perspective, attention span, and decision making skills by creating opportunities for social equality, compassion, integrity, commitment, among many others. During the 2020 pandemic, extreme isolation and lonesome developed among many individuals. Read more>>

Clarissa Epps

Claiire Photography LLC’s tagline, ‘Capturing memories that last forever,’ embodies my commitment to immortalizing the beauty, love, and authenticity of every family I have the privilege to work with. I am dedicated to creating a safe and joyful space where families unique story can be celebrated, preserved, and treasured for generations to come. I started doing photography in 2018, as a side hustle to make ends meet in college. My side hustle quickly turned into a passion for photography. Read more>>

Jay Newz

When it comes to fashion, there is no shortage of choices. Expensive Paradise is one of the most popular choices among young people today. While the style originated in Hollywood CA, it has now starting to take over the fashion scene in cities across the U.S. . Read more>>

Sarah Spurlock

As a girl growing up in a strict, patriarchal religious community, I was conditioned to believe there was only one path for me: to get married young, go to college, and work until I have lots of kids. I married at 22 before my prefrontal cortex was developed, but I was never happy – in fact, throughout my twenties, I dreamt of a different life. Somewhere deep down, I knew there was more out there for me, but I didn’t feel worthy of any other path. And I had no idea how to even get there. Read more>>

Ashmeeta Rama Madhav

The mission of Growth StoryHub, which focuses on opening discussions about death and its effects on our lives, is deeply personal to me. I experienced the unexpected loss of my mother 15 years ago, and later, my husband’s battle with pancreatic cancer and my father’s sudden passing. These experiences exposed me to the isolation and loneliness that often accompanies grief. Read more>>

Leah Hall

I was a corporate employee checking off the “to-do” list to be most successful. Until life hit me… After 10+ years I left my employer in an ambulance. Three days later, I returned home and began caring for my infant child + young toddler. Read more>>

Jay Cohen

The mission behind PREACH Records is to be one of many players to create a more healthy music industry. Read more>>

Amanda Stewart

Lou Lapel is a brand for strong warriors and tastemakers who blaze their own unconventional paths. As a ready-to-wear fashion brand with sustainable practices, we’re reimagining style through unique designs that serve those who desire to look different and stand out amongst the crowd. Our focus is on providing distinctive garments, unparalleled fits, and sensible unisex sizing options, all created with longevity in mind. Read more>>

Meredith Ochoa

My 17 years of pain with endo have been anything but smooth, but it has fueled my mission: showing others how to face their pain and see themselves for who they really are. Read more>>

Brendan Kelly

CEAS Collective was founded by Brendan Kelly with a vision of putting on a positive spin on the world. The vision was founded on a belief that stands as its mission: to make the health and wellness benefits of cannabis widely available to all in need. Read more>>

SHERI LONG

Sugar and Spice began as a “teacher side hustle” in Ventura County, CA. After 25 years in education, my last four years I spent working beyond the confines of the classroom, assisting young adults, ages 16-22 that were working toward the completion of their high school diploma in an unconventional alternative program. While these young adults worked with their teachers, I worked with them beyond the classroom to obtain housing, job readiness skills, set up bank accounts, and acquire such basic needs as food and clothing. Read more>>

Jivanta Roberts

Our mission at UNI is to redefine the fragrance industry by celebrating diversity and individuality. We provide a luxurious, gender-neutral scent that empowers people to express their authentic selves while offering a hypoallergenic option, ensuring inclusivity for all. Read more>>

Moira Gilbert

My idea for Olive & Ziggy Personal Home Decluttering and Organizing began during Covid! I was acutely aware of how many more things we as a family were ordering online and forever seeing courier trucks driving up and down our road dropping packages. At the same time so many people were suffering, loosing their livelihoods and unable to get access to necessities. Read more>>

Hilda Mateiu

Our mission is to give back to our community as much as possible by preparing youth basketball players to play on a competitive level and helping them get into middle and high school basketball teams. And the most crucial part is that we try to make our training programs as accessible as possible for everyone, especially for players from low-income families. Read more>>

Nicole Robertson

We are on a mission to make it easy for women to mix up their wardrobes sustainably. Our closets and our landfills are overflowing. On average, women only wear 30% of their wardrobes, and 85% of women have clothes in their closets that don’t fit. Read more>>

Kiki Slaughter

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>>

Julien John Charles

My misssion is to change lives using photos and videos. Done, sounds silly, I know . Photos have impacted me by the way certain images make me feel, the colors, contrast and mood of them. For me, this art s so expressive and I know a lot of people are going through hard times. Read more>>

Leshon

Bay Area born, Sacramento Based. Leshon is a singer-songwriter that encapsulates more than just a feeling or emotion. Read more>>

Yesenia Bello

Yessify It is a brand led by faith that focuses on spreading joy, empathy, and God’s love with creativity. The story behind my mission has always been in my heart since I could use markers and paper. From a young age I loved being creative and making personalized handmade gifts for loved ones. Read more>>

Sherry Scott

The reason my husband and I wanted to help families that are raising kids other than their own due to addiction. We had a dear friend that lost his daughter due to addiction, as well as our own daughter that battles the issue, they both have children that are affected by the disease. We felt the need to help families that may not be set up to care for a child or could not afford the extras that kids need. I started for that reason but now I hope to help all children get the things they want and need to fulfill a happy life. Read more>>

Katie Charrier

My mission through Jia+Kate is to design clothing—loungewear, daywear, and adaptive clothing— that allows women to feel completely and authentically comfortable, particularly in their own living spaces. This mission is so important to me because of the struggles I had when I first became a step-mom. When I moved in with my new husband and the family, my new home life came with tween boys and the unexpected dilemma of finding “appropriate” loungewear. Read more>>

Dori Bell

The mission of my work is to act as a bridge between where you are now and where or who you want to be. In more specific terms, I help you identify the source of your stress (be it mental, emotional, or physical pain), and give you tools and guidance to reach a more vibrant state of wellness. My mission is also to help you open paths to your innate creativity and unique ways of expression, so we can all create more beauty in this world and reconnect to God. Read more>>

David Williams

“POOK” Meaning Self Made Greatness. A name Given to me by Aunty at Birth way back in 97 ….Promoting positivity and bringing awareness that you are what this world needs. ”ROYAL” having the status of a king or queen due to the fact you are born into it. Understanding that this Power you possess is beautiful and to make great use of it. Read more>>

Shari Weinberger

Here is the backstory of The Gallery at Sprout CoWorking’s: Read more>>