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.

Gabriela Huezo

At its core, my work is about using marketing as a tool for representation and connection. Through Haus of Duke, the agency I founded, I help brands tell stories that not only drive results but also reflect the diverse audiences they serve. Read More>>

Henry Zerounian, M.D.

I specialize in helping individuals with special needs overcome their challenges, with a primary focus on their education, schoolwork, and coping strategies. Some of my clients have learning differences, others have psychological or emotional challenges, and others just have difficulty that requires more than a regular tutor. Every once in a while, I get an honors student. Read More>>

Chelsea Poyo-Nieto

The old adage that ‘peace on Earth begins at birth’ proves itself more true as I age. Birth is meant to be a transformative spiritual experience, and we live in a world where it has been commodified, medicalized, and controlled for profit. Read More>>

Stephanie Peña

I am a dance artist, and I believe that dance has the power to truly heal people. I have been choreographing for over ten years, and I’ve noticed that those who experience my work often feel seen. The stories I tell through movement are deeply relatable and evoke strong emotions. Many people leave inspired to move their own bodies or create something for themselves. Read More>>

Renee Guilabult

Harry’s Famous Sauce operates with an integrated charity model, giving 50% of net profits to organizations fighting hunger, including two LA-based partners: LA Regional Food Bank and Project Angel Food. Every bottle purchased feeds families twice—once at your table, and once through our commitment to those who need it most. We recognize the power our business has to nourish communities, not just consumers. Read More>>

Yu Vitorhttps

I believe art has the power to make the world a better place. Through music, film, and movement, I want to inspire people to look beyond borders, race, and language, and see what connects us as human beings. The world is full of noise and division, but art can remind us of empathy, freedom, and unity—and that’s the change I want to be part of. Read More>>

Rongrong Zhou

For us at Auntea Jenny, social impact isn’t something we do on the side – it’s woven into the very fabric of who we are as a business. We believe that every transaction, every job created, every story shared has the potential to create positive change in someone’s life. Our most direct community impact comes through our women’s empowerment initiatives. Read More>>

Cindy Warden

Even when it looks like we’ve got it all together, life loves to throw curveballs. Heartbreaks, career setbacks, or those “I’ve got everything I ever wanted – so why don’t I feel happier?” moments can make us question everything. Read More>>

Danisha Abdul-Jabbaar

Private School Village (PSV) exists to ensure that, once Black and Brown families enter independent schools, they are not alone. We help Black and Brown students and their families feel seen, supported, and empowered within their school communities. Our work focuses on belonging, creating spaces where families connect, students are affirmed, and schools grow in cultural understanding. Read More>>