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?

Tannya Iza

Being in the pharmacy industry 10+ years, suffering from chronic pain as well as watching family members go through a decline in health and seeing it progressively get worse instead of better being on medication really opened my eyes to holistic and alternative form of healing, not only from pain for overall physical and mental health. My mission is to expand the knowledge and actual feeling better without resorting to be active on a whole bunch of different prescriptions. The power of the human touch can do amazing things, and I am here to spread awareness that there are other ways. Read more>>

Jeff Rohrich

The story of Prairie Meadows begins with Jeff and Sarah Rohrich, a couple whose dreams were inspired by the birth of their son, Gavin. They envisioned raising him in a serene, spacious environment where he could freely explore nature alongside their dogs. Their bustling life in Mandan seemed insufficient for their growing family needs, prompting them to consider the idyllic charm of rural life. Read more>>

Karl Hinkley

I believe in mission of The Nowear Compound Nonprofit and it’s goal to help kids feel welcomed and a sense of belonging. The reason it’s so near and dear to my heart is because of my own personal struggles when I was a teen.
Growing up I was heavily picked on in the early years of high school and it caused me a lot of mental struggles. So much so that at times I questioned if I wanted to be here. Read more>>

Kyle Schiedemeyer

At Birdie Bombs, our mission is simple: Resonate with today’s golfer.

It’s not your grandpa’s game anymore! Gone are the days of hushed whispers and stuffy dress codes. Golf has evolved, and so has the way people experience it. It’s become more social, more approachable, and more about having a great time with friends.

We’re here to bring something new to the game & something that aligns with how golf is being played and enjoyed today. Birdie Bombs is more than just a product, it represents the evolving culture of the sport, and we’re excited to be at the forefront of that change. Read more>>

Leticia Duran

The story behind my mission began at home, long before Something Bleu Events came to life. Growing up, I found joy in making everyday moments special—setting the dinner table, arranging flowers, and ensuring that every detail felt intentional and beautiful. It was a small act, but it carried so much love and meaning for my family and me. Read more>>

Tina Larsson

The story behind The Folson Group’s mission begins with my husband, Mark Foley, and me as co-op owners in New York City. Back then, we were both working in the financial services industry, as business analysts. Like many co-op owners, we trusted that our building’s board was making sound decisions—until we started noticing red flags.

So, we did what many co-op owners only dream of: we organized a coup. Rallying our neighbors, we ran for the board, won control, and set out to turn things around. Armed with our professional expertise and a determination to treat the building like a business, we dug deep into the numbers, renegotiated contracts, streamlined operations, and restructured how decisions were made. Read more>>

Chris Williams

So my brand is called “Fast and Prey” and it is derived from a song lyric of my brother’s from over a decade ago. I used to say that I previously would “fast and pray” – meaning I would be quick to act on other’s behalf and go above and beyond for everyone but myself, put myself into a bind, and then try to “pray” my way out of it. In 2022 I really had my world rocked with the abrupt passing of my fiancé’, and it really forced me into the new DMO of “Fast and Prey”. I call “fasting” the things that I say “no” to, and “preying” the things I say “yes” to. Read more>>

Amanda Clark

My business was born out of a life-altering moment. At 29, I was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm—something that affects less than 5% of people and even fewer at my age. I was lucky because I worked in healthcare marketing and knew exactly who to call. The best neurosurgeon operated, but a rare complication meant I needed a vascular surgeon a week later. So, I called the best vascular surgeon. I had the privilege of access, insight and connections most people simply don’t have because I worked in the industry. Read more>>

Bree Pease

My mission is to inspire individuals to find the beauty in their insecurities and differences. The world is built on diversity and we all have so much to celebrate in this department. We shouldn’t be aspiring to fit in, but more to stand out! Your differences make you beautiful and there is so much joy and confidence that can be found by embracing that! Read more>>

Eboni Vaughn

“At Serenity Luxe Health and Wellness, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to look and feel their best by providing innovative, client-centered wellness solutions. We deliver exceptional care through IV hydration, scar camouflage, and lip neutralization services, helping our clients embrace their unique beauty and restore confidence. Our mission is to create a serene and luxurious experience that nurtures both physical health and emotional well-being.” Read more>>

Christian Lopez-cordova

My mission and career is rooted in the heart to serve others and help them tell their stories. God puts a story in all of us to help spread the gospel and love of Jesus Christ. God cave me a unique lens on life, and He has helped me show others how He see’s themselves through video and photography. If everyone can truly see and understand who they are in Christ, their lives can completely change for the better. I come from a broken home and a life of bondage and addiction. I felt unworthy of love and acceptance. Whenever I gave my life to Jesus Christ, he helped me heal from my past and walk in God given identity and authority that is given to us. Read more>>

Lynn Emam

As a realtor, my mission is deeply personal and rooted in my own journey of becoming a homeowner at the age of 22—a milestone I once thought was out of reach. I understand the doubts and challenges that come with thinking homeownership is unattainable, especially for young individuals navigating the complexities of the housing market for the first time. Read more>>

Kyle Casey

I became a middle school teacher and an author to help give support to our rising generation. To often adults say that teenagers are what’s wrong with our society, they are dumb, incompetent, lazy, and violet. Well what can we do? Instead of accusing them of all these things, let’s find ways to help them out, give them good examples to follow. This is one of the reasons why I became a teacher. I love being around them and helping them out. I also write novels that focus on this age group. Read more>>

Janet Cabral

Our mission behind the Little Plant Market is to create community and support local small businesses. We designed our whole business around the idea that we would do small workshops and have local companies that create and design their own items be able to come together to teach classes and inspire others in our community. Little Plant Market was named a market so we could have more then just houseplants for sale. Read more>>

Winston Bodkin

The heart of CASITA ADU lies in a story of community, family, and connection a story that is deeply personal to me. It’s the reason I started this company and the driving force behind everything we do.

Growing up in a small mountain town in Panama, I was captivated by the stories of generational families and the legacies they built within their communities. These tales were more than history; they were the threads that wove the fabric of our shared lives. Whether it was the creation of a beloved garden or the building of a cherished home, these stories brought meaning and warmth to our town. Read more>>

Kristina Graff

My whole reason behind starting a photography business is two-fold: I want to bring attention to small and simple moments, and I want people to know how amazing they are. Our world and culture is so busy-everything is always go, go, go. Our worth is often based on how much we accomplish, how many activities we stuff into our lives. There’s always this admiration for people who are so busy, we always ask, “How do they do it all?” But I’ve found as I’ve gotten older and with each subsequent kid that all the little things that really make a life full, that really make life worth living are often overlooked in our busy lives. I started noticing when I was photographing my families all the little things that I missed with my older boys, and it started making me pay more attention in my own life. Read more>>

Chinwe Oparaji

As an artist, I have found that one of the most fulfilling and most accessible ways to share my work with others is through an in-person craft festival or market. Being able to positively impact a potential customer or an admiring passerby through my work is a truly special moment. Read more>>

Crittermake

My mission is to show people that you can be successful after going through a hardship mine was being wrongfully convicted of a crime at the age of 19 and subsequently being sentenced to 20 years in New York State prison . I returned to society with several trades and a plan to be successful . I have my own record label/ entertainment company called The order of business entertainment. I put out all of my music independently . I also have my own clothing line CULTRON which represents different Cultures of life unified forming Voltron against all negativity, stereotypes and stigmas placed on us . Culture +voltron = CULTRON Read more>> 

Keenan High

Being an Estate Grown, Bottled, and Produced winery is very difficult. You need to own all of the vineyards, produce all of the wine on site and bottle the wine at your facility. The reason we want to do that and are proud to be fully Estate is that we can control the level of quality from the ground to the glass. Our mission statement is to make world class wines that compete with the very best. To be able to do that, you need to have that attention to detail in every step of the wine making process. Read more>>

Sharelle Mendenhall

Everyone loves good coffee so we created coffee that does good!
We give back to 8 vetted charities. Read more>>

Cara Bresette-yates

From a young age, I’ve been captivated by the power of stories and how a single image can invite the viewer in to learn more. I was the kid that would go over to the neighbor’s house and pour through their family photo albums just because I was interested in their stories. The mission of cb Yates Photography emerged from a personal revelation: the struggle many women entrepreneurs face in being seen and heard in their authentic light. In a world that often glosses over genuine stories for polished veneers, I saw an opportunity to make a difference. Read more>>

Anita Wadhwa

Many years ago, I developed a youth led restorative justice program at a school in Spring Branch ISD. The heart of the program was the leadership class, a year long elective where students sat in Circle every day, read texts about restorative justice, and learned how to keep (facilitate) Circles for building community and addressing conflict in the school. Our capstone project was the Story of Self, an assignment based on Marshall Ganz’s Public Narrative coursework for community organizing. This narrative was an opportunity for students to share how restorative justice has impacted them personally. Read more>>

Anna Kate Williams

Our mission is to provide parents with reliable childcare in a way that makes them feel safe, knowing their children will be well cared for. Because all of our sitters are in the healthcare field, CPR certified, and have undergone our interview selection process, we are able to give parents an extra sense of comfort. We also have each client complete a family application before we admit them to the Nurse Nanny community, so we’ll understand what is important to them and any specific needs their children may have. Read more>>

Gomo Masilo

I have always grown to be the youngest everywhere I go. I started school early and therefore my friends and peers were always a bit older than me.
More than anything I love to learn from people’s mistake and put that to my drive.
They say “show me your friends and I’ll show you your future”, I had seen how much everyone was always driven and striving for success. Read more>>

Ashley Finley

In December of 2019, I found myself in a position where I felt I lost it all. In a matter of one week, I lost a meaningful relationship, a managerial job, and I had to move back home with my parents. To make matters worse, I came face to face with the realization that after 27 years of living for other peoples’ expectations, I didn’t know who I was or where I was going. My life did not reflect my true being nor a sense of purpose. Read more>>

Tai Davis

Missions can evoke strong emotions; however, my personal mission is straightforward: to motivate others to achieve their fullest potential through creativity. My guiding principle is, “I create to inspire because I am inspired to create.” This encapsulates my daily observation of countless people who struggle to live their best lives, often hindered by societal expectations, fear, and a lack of relatable role models. I, too, experienced this struggle until I reached a turning point where I recognized the need for change. Remaining in unfulfilling roles can diminish one’s identity, creativity, and zest for life, as I learned firsthand after dedicating myself to a demanding career that often leads to destructive habits. Read more>>

Jen Mendizabal

From a young age I discovered art as a way of self-expression, self-regulation, connection and income.

I have explored many art disciplines since then till I became a mom. Since being a single mom, I had no time, energy to keep creating. And this, surprisingly, made many health issues come to the surface. For a few years I could not find answers till I started to understand how energy works. There is when I realized that energy was being suppressed at my lower energetic centers due to lack of use. I was not using my artistic skills, I wasn’t expressing myself, I was repressing sexual energy inside my body– the energy we use for creating. Read more>>

Dr. Chinwe Iwuanyanwu

At Ruby Secrets Consulting, the heart of our mission lies in helping people overcome barriers to relocation, whether it’s identifying the best pathway for immigration, securing a work visa, or ensuring their qualifications and profiles are competitive on the global stage. Read more>>

Prateek Motwani

At Meraki Consultation, we offer a comprehensive range of services designed to empower your business. From strategic planning to operational efficiency, our expert team delivers tailored solutions to help you thrive,. Read more>>

Amelia Dalgaard

The mission behind Motorhead Mama is to unearth the car lover in everyone. Before I started writing the blog, I read Car and Driver, Road & Track, and Automobile religiously. Yet, I didn’t think of myself as a car person. I believed that only grease monkeys, ‘wrenchers’, and those who spent a lot of time with their head under the hood could be an enthusiast. So I started the blog anonymously. Read more>>

Brandon Threats

The mission I have for my business is to bring awareness to the fact that you can manifest any goal or desire you have in life because your thoughts and feelings shape your reality through the Law of Attraction. Read more>>

Christina Shannon

Nicole’s Locker was started due to seeing and being enraged that popular businesses did not carry trendy plus-size clothing for teenagers or young women. It was a time when I would ask for a style in a size and was told they only have that size online, or to go to the mall and be advised to go to the women’s section to find a dress. When all of the cute trendy dresses were in the juniors. Read more>>

Amber Reiter

The mission of Jazmine’s Journey is deeply personal and stems from a painful yet profound chapter in my life. Our nonprofit was founded in honor of my daughter, Jazmine, who passed away at just 16 months old after battling Infant Leukemia. During her brief life, I witnessed the immense challenges that families face when their children are diagnosed with cancer — from the emotional and physical toll to the overwhelming financial burden. Read more>>

Hector Dominguez

When I started Professional Detailing Service in West Palm Beach, Florida, my vision was far greater than just creating a successful detailing company. As a Marine Corps veteran who served 16 years, I understand firsthand how challenging it can be to transition to civilian life, even with advanced education like a master’s degree in business. Corporate America often overlooks the unique skills, discipline, and resilience that veterans bring to the table. I wanted to change that narrative. Read more>>

Aneri Shah

As an Indian woman from Gujarat now based in New York City, my mission emerges from a deeply personal journey of examining the sari—not just as a symbol of my cultural heritage but as an instrument historically used to enforce gender roles. Growing up in a family where women enjoyed equal rights and economic standing, I felt an acute sense of disillusionment as I traveled across India for my professional pursuits and witnessed the stark inequalities faced by women in different regions. These experiences shaped my resolve to use art as a medium to address these inequities. Read more>>

Kevin Wachira

At Produce Section Creative Agency, our mission is to create a platform that empowers artists, small businesses, and creatives to authentically share their stories, ideas, and talents with the world. We aim to bridge the gap between raw creativity and professional execution by providing services like media production, merchandise design, event planning, and more. Our ultimate goal is to help individuals and brands turn their visions into impactful realities. Read more>>

Constance Marie

Issasistahood was born from a transformative group trip to Curaçao, where six women came together as friends and left as sisters. What began as a getaway evolved into a deep and enduring bond that shaped not only our lives but our mission.

We know firsthand how challenging it can be to cultivate meaningful friendships after college, amidst the busyness of life. That’s why our mission is to build and nurture positive relationships among women. We believe that strong friendships are essential, not just for navigating life’s ups and downs but for thriving. Read more>>

Nina Divina

At Haus of Muse, a queer women-led organization, we are driven by a steadfast commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our purpose is to amplify and uplift performers of all body types, identities, and orientations, providing an equal opportunity platform for artists both seasoned and emerging. Read more>>

Grace E.g.

Every great creation begins with a spark of inspiration, and for *FOREIGN LOOK Magazine*, that spark struck one quiet Saturday afternoon, as I walked home from church. Surrounded by the rhythm of my thoughts, I reflected on my deep admiration for creatives—designers, artists, photographers, and visionaries—who often go unnoticed despite their immense talent. I wanted to build a platform, a vibrant community, where these underrepresented voices could shine. Read more>>

Julia Davis

BK Pilates aims to help our clients achieve their health and fitness goals with customized routines designed to develop the essential mind-body connection, body definition, core strength, greater flexibility, and improved posture. We offer a safe, pressure-free setting for clients to practice self-care and find community. Read more>>