We are so inspired by the businesses in our community because of how many of them are committed to helping to make the world better than it is today. Check out some great businesses below and how they are helping others.

Sophiea Kim | Artist & Entrepreneur

While we work with brands and collaborate with creatives to offer services in branding, storytelling and videography, InnerChild Creatives is first an by-artist-for-artist project and humble movement that invites adults from all levels of experience to explore their inner creativity and celebrate their love for it again. Read more>>

Cazzy Zahursky | Author and illustrator

Aside from the deeply rooted artistic desire to express myself and the fierce passion I feel toward writing and illustrating my children’s picture books, the objective behind my business of authoring and illustrating books is also intended to have a positive social impact on the world.  With children being vulnerable sponges, it is important to inspire and educate them at a fundamental level. Read more>>

Yitong Hu | Game & multimedia designer

The whole world could benefit from good storytelling since the latter shares unique perspectives to describe social or historical issues. I believe video game is one of the best media to tell stories. Not only because it communicates through multiple senses (like touch, hearing, and sight), but also allows people to virtually participate in the stories. Read more>>

Ruth Bruno | Owner of Ruth Pilates Studio

When I started teaching pilates in 2017, I noticed there was a massive barrier of entry. It was so expensive that only a small, exclusive community had access to it. On a deep level that really didn’t sit right with me. Joseph Pilates wanted everyone to do his exercises, not just wealthy people. Read more>>

Larissa Hadjio | Clothing Designer – Founder

Having worked in high-end fashion for years but becoming a parent I shifted my focus completely of clothing design. Instead of purely beautiful and fun cloths + accessories, I started to look at how each material I used was made. What impact it had on the environment and the people that worked on the products. Read more>>

Anastasia Locklin | Holistic Licensed Psychotherapist

Unlock Your Joy Therapy was founded with a mission to aid Women of color toward a path of healing and purpose despite Mental health and risk factors such as: anxiety, depression, intergenerational trauma, and cultural micro-aggressions for the sake of our collective to connect with our greatest gift of intuition, thrive and celebrate the diversity of our own human experiences while returning to a place of unconditional love. Read more>>