One of the most rewarding things about getting to know so many entrepreneurs is seeing first-hand how many of them are focused on so much more than just financial results. So many of the folks we connect with are focused on having a positive social impact on their community or the world at large. Check out some of these amazing folks below.

Cerca Cultivation | Cerca Cultivation offers urban farm and edible garden design and service for residential and commercial spaces in both hydroponic and soil-based environments.

“Cerca” is a Spanish adjective for close or near. Our main philosophy is to bring farms, and other places where food is grown, closer to where people live, work and eat. We believe that the healthiest path forward for people and our planet is local, sustainable, and ethical farming. We want to close the gaps and create a system that feeds back into itself as it grows, creating benefits for all involved! We aim to minimize the distance between where food is grown and where it is eaten. Read more>>

Whitney Tucker | Entrepreneur, Fitness Coach, Hormone Mentor

When we empower women with hormonal literacy, we address reproductive justice, we enable women who are struggling to have children as well as those who do not wish to get pregnant but do not want to use hormonal contraception. As well, we begin to address issues in the third world, where girls do not have the same access to boys due to lack of menstrual education and acceptance. Read more>>

Laura Sgro | Licensed Therapist, Educator, and Content Creator

Here we are, in 2022, finally accepting as a society that mental health matters! People are starting to talk about the fact that it’s okay to seek help if you’re struggling. As a therapist, educator, and content creator it’s so important to me that folks have access to resources for their mental health, either on an informal scale like through my content on social media, or more formally by attending a workshop I host or starting therapy with me. In my private practice, I accept insurance for folks who need affordable therapy, but I also accept private pay for folks who need more privacy or don’t want to involve their insurance companies. Read more>>

Yunhong Pu | Documentary filmmaker

I am a documentary filmmaker. I believe documentary films are core elements and prompters of social issue campaigns. Documentary films are an in-depth and informative resource that is a perfect platform to create dialogue. They serve as powerful tools that bring important topics to the table in a captivating way that also sparks conversation, and sometimes even social movements. Character-driven, feature-length documentaries focused on the stories of real people put a human face on global issues that might otherwise seem distant or unrelatable. Read more>>

Gil Hedley | Anatomist and Somanaut

Service is central to my mission to educate and elevate the world by exploring the wonders of our human form. I teach and illustrate human anatomy from an integral perspective. I am committed to shifting the “branding” of the human body away from the idea that it is primarily a “problem” to be solved, and towards the notion that in our amazing bodies we possess a gift to be received, explored and enjoyed. Transforming one’s understanding of the body and embracing a vision of inner connection, continuity and the intimate relationships within us has a way of engendering appreciation, respect and awe for the connections between us as well. Read more>>

Ginger Fatale | Studio Owner & Burlesque Performer

Soul on Fire Dance was created because there was a void to fill in our community. Orange County, CA has many places for people to go learn to dance, but we had a very specific niche we felt was missing: a dance studio for just adults that was based around the healing and community aspects of dance. We are a intersectional, social-justice minded, body diversity celebrating, LGBTQ+ friendly and AAPI womxn owned space – and we want everyone who sets foot on our dance floor or watches our shows to feel like they belong. Read more>>

Adam Huss | Winemaker, Winery Owner, Podcast Producer

Centralas is unique in the wine world in that it is an ecological winery. What that means, practically, is that we make every decision – regarding business operations and logistics, winemaking, sales and marketing, etc. – with the primary goal of minimally doing no harm to, and preferably benefitting, our community ecosystem. Read more>>

Nasira Kane | Founder & Operator, Greensicle

It offers someone the ability to have something that taste good and is a healthier option. I wanted to create something that kids would love as well so that their palettes would be more open to fruits and veggies as they grow up. Kids ultimately are drawn to the rainbow of popsicles and fall in love with their favorite after tasting it. Greensicle is also affordable and fun to eat! Read more>>

Kendall Griffin | Founder/CEO – Afro Joe’s Coffee & Tea

We impact our community and the city of Chicago at large by offering creative beverages and unique menu items.Our social impact is guided by our 4 charters: Children’s Literacy Maternal Health Supporting living artist Community Read more>>