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?

Tamanie (Tami) Dove

The International Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA) was established by Tamanie Dove, a singer-songwriter originally from Nashville, now residing in Atlanta, with a deep commitment to supporting and serving independent artists. ISSA’s mission extends to encouraging aspiring and professional singers and songwriters across various music genres on a global scale. Read more>>

Dr. Jonathan Hernandez

The goal since the very beginning of RISE 2 IT PRODUCTIONS has always been simple: to provide students of all ages with the interpersonal and networking tools that they will need to succeed! Additionally, since our start in 2016, we have evolved into a one-stop shop in the personal/professional development/motivational speaking space. Read more>>

Khandeeja Murray

The story behind my business Trapped in Colour all started at a place in my life where I was grieving, suffering from depression and anxiety, & dealing with post-partum depression. I was sitting in my living room one morning and said to myself I’m going to make lipgloss & get into the esthetics industry. Read more>>

Sonya Bell

At Beyond Radiant Health Coaching, our mission is to teach parents how to improve behavior without medication. Read more>>

Morgan Shelton

As an independent Artist, my mission is to bring emotionally authentic art to the community through my paintings and photographs, bringing forth genuine joy in those who experience my work. Read more>>

Debra Hult

Every person is facing a battle we know nothing about, including you and me. Unfortunately most allow the battle to become their identity in a negative manner. Read more>>

Kim Pierce

In the Barbie movie, our heroine asks “Do you guys ever think about dying?” The question is met with – pun intended – dead silence. My mission, as the author of the novel/memoir “My Dead True Love,” is to open and advance the conversation about death, dying and grief. Read more>>

Drexel Perkins

Kingdom Fitness started as a bootcamp in Ascension Parish at East Ascension High School Track, training the general public of the community. Read more>>

Lexi Crystal

Lexi Crystal Artistry aims not just to amplify the inherent beauty in women of all shades, but to also instill a profound belief in the beauty that resides within each of our clients and customers. Our commitment lies in nurturing and boosting a woman’s confidence, irrespective of her complexion or skin type. Read more>>

Meet Jennifer Prado

Our mission at Prado Music Academy is deeply rooted in our passion for fostering a love of music and empowering individuals through education. The transformative impact of music on personal growth, creativity, and community building is what inspires us. Read more>>

My friend, Chris Clemmer and I started The Abstract Athlete, 5 years ago. We were both high level athetes and now are both creatives in creative fields. We started this business, as we see and understand the relationship between physical and creative practices. Read more>>

Alecia Aguilar

Our mission is to create sustainable activewear sets that support the cause behind Mental Health Awareness. Our brand’s priority is making our customers feel comfortable and confident in their athletic wear to express how physical exercise can benefit Mental Health. Read more>>

Michelle Couch-friedman

Consumer Rescue is an entirely mission-driven organization. I am a consumer advocate, reporter and an ombudsman columnist dedicated to educating and defending consumers. I created Consumer Rescue as a service to the community. Read more>>

Chakra Doctor

Greetings! I Am The Chakra Doctor Rance Dunbar, I was born in “Sin City” Las Vegas and raised in the “Big Easy” New Orleans. After overcoming countless hardships in life including child abuse, depression, disease, addiction, lack of education, suicide attempts near death and more, I propelled myself into a positive, spiritual state of being and into a full time business owner and yoga master. Read more>>

Kristian Gist

At Kristian Gist Creative, KGC, we’re ‘Humans First.’ I was very intentional when I launched this company for myself, my clients, and the people who we’re building these brands for that we focus on the quintessential human experience – we’re real. Read more>>

Natashia Lunt

My mission is deeply rooted in my commitment to building an eco-friendly, ethical, and socially conscious brand. I aim to provide quality products that stand the test of time while fostering a sense of community. Read more>>

Becca Davison

In 2014, my husband and I moved from NYC to Houston to start our family. We welcomed our first daughter in 2015 and after maternity leave, I was preparing to return to work at my corporate job. Read more>>

Alexandra Boynton

I am a Farmer-Florist! I own a quarter acre flower farm and we specialize in weddings and events. to Our mission is to create a cohesive design based on all of the visual details of your wedding, or event. Read more>>

Donna Bradley

t’s funny that you’re asking me about risk taking at this point in my journey of business because its all risk. The last time we spoke I was discovering my design voice in the real estate industry. I had just completed 2 major projects for The Reserves and The Oasis. Read more>>

Ashley Peters

My mission in personal and business development is to empower creatives to freely express their ideas, options and goals in a community driven and safe space. Read more>>

Bernice Vargas Luna

El Hongo Mágico was created after my partner and I had transitioned to a plant-based diet and could not find options that reflected our culture and our flavor, so we created these recipes for ourselves at home. Read more>>

Randy Dence

The idea for the business grew from our founder Kaili’s experiences of providing art lessons over zoom during the covid lockdown. While some children readily took to the online learning experience other children seemed to struggle in the absence of more personal interaction and feedback. Read more>>

Michelle Jones

My mission is to support and love on all local businesses in my city of Cincinnati and travel. That’s how my business of blogging started.. posting fun places I’ve been and what I was doing and it just took off from there. Read more>>

Brooklyn Harmon

In 2019 I decided to join highschool journalism and become mainly a sports photographer. It did not take me to long to realize that this was definitely my calling in life. Being able to capture once in a lifetime moments and share them with the world makes you become so connected, and in tune with people, you never would’ve met before otherwise. Read more>>

Rafaela Andrade

I embarked on the UKU journey with the heartfelt intention of creating job opportunities for the wonderful women of Cotopaxi, a region facing economic challenges in my beloved Ecuador. Read more>>

Rob Parker

MLBbro.com is a website that covers Black and brown Major Leaguers. We tell the stories of Black players who have contributed to Major League Baseball – both now and in the past. We have a partnership with MLB. Read more>>

Marisa Mays

My vision was in 2013 to get more people on bicycles through Creative & fun ways especially Light your Bike movement. Read more>>

Kiona Autry

My company provides early interventions services with a huge focus on applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy services. My mission in establishing my ABA company is to revolutionize the landscape by putting clients and staff at the forefront. Read more>>

Kientazya Hawkins

My mission is to help the community heal. It just so happens that I started with the crown. My products are formulated to heal the scalp and promote healthy hair growth. It means so much to me to help others heal. Read more>>

Shontaye Glover Jones

My journey to becoming an author began while working in a public school, where I worked as a speech and language therapist. I recognized that the books in our library (and in my therapy room) did not represent the rich diversity of our world. Read more>>

Erica Robinson

If you have ever felt crushed on one hand, but sustained on the other, then my message is for you. My mission is to help you realize that you are the genetic material of everything you ever hoped for. The reason that you can see it is because you can be it. Read more>>

AJ Chin

My parents own Jamaica Kitchen in Miami, FL. I used to run the restaurant for years before moving to Arizona. Understanding the hard work it takes and the sacrifice you have to give in order to run a successful small restaurant. Read more>>