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.

Tesheara Nelson | Founder of FUSION

In our community, we prioritize creating a safe and inclusive environment where people can freely express themselves. We believe in the power of genuine connections, and our goal is to bring together artists and non-artists alike. When you attend one of our FUSION events, you can expect to engage in meaningful conversations that have the potential to lead to various positive outcomes. Read more>>

Tia Spells | Children’s Book Author, Inventor, Recording Artist Manager/Executive Producer & Proud Mother

I believe that my business has the ability to make a significant social impact on the community and eventually the world. As Black history is being removed from curriculums across the Country, 4EVER4KIDS provides educational history books for those that are underrepresented in the current history books across the globe. 4EVER4KIDS is driven to ignite critical thinking and inspire innovation through the highest quality of Children’s books. Read more>>

Dennis Middleton | Fine furniture maker

In a way, I would like to think that we aid both though our sustainable approach. In the current age of the mass manufactured furniture which upholds a two to three year lifespan, until it is thrown away into our landfills, replaced by another, and the cycle continues. We are taking an alternate route by playing a part in the Slow Furniture Movement. Best described as a practice in which thoughtful design and meticulous craftsmanship integrate into each and every piece of furniture that we make. Read more>>

Yiming Si | PICSI Production Founder

I believe that every type of medium contributes to the core, which is the message that individuals wish to convey. We make advertisements, short films, and documentaries. Regarding films, we have collaborated with a large number of talented young directors, and it has been our responsibility to visualize their stories, materialize their concepts, and disseminate their message. We value the ideas of these youthful creators and assist them in amplifying their voice. Read more>>

Brandon Johnson | Career Coach & Founder of Be Gallant Coaching

A lot of us have professional goals and dreams. Whether it’s a more aligned job, better pay, more control over our time, etc., many of us want to feel good in our careers. And bigger than that, we want to build a life for ourselves that we enjoy and feel good about. Work is just a part of life after all. The problem is, most of us have a hard time actually achieving that. We spend our lives scraping by in careers we don’t even like, just to come home and vent to our loved ones about how much our jobs suck. Read more>>