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.

Markus Hicks | Educator and Associate Psychotherapist

As a mental health advocate, psychotherapist, and educator, my work supports the community and world by fostering agents of positive social change. As Bell Hooks clarifies, we live in a world, where “fear is the primary force upholding structures of domination.” Read more>>

Sally Kemper, CDBC, CPDT-KA | Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge-Assessed

My business significantly impacts my community—all of Los Angeles County, to be specific—by helping people, who have adopted a dog with behavioral problems. Whether the goal is to have a companion, protection, service or therapy dog, I help modify any behavioral issue that becomes an obstacle. Read more>>

Jamie Crooke Powell | I am an artist, nonprofit founder, and writer

I founded my nonprofit, Drawing Together, in the winter of 2020, right before the pandemic shutdown. The mission is to creatively envision a healthier future through art, which builds on 20 years of my work in the nonprofit sector, arts education, and training in art therapy. Read more>>

Stephanie Wilson | Holistic Wellness Coach and Chiropractor

As a health coach and chiropractor, my business plays a vital role in improving the overall well-being of the community by promoting a holistic approach to health. Through personalized chiropractic care, I help individuals alleviate pain, improve mobility, and enhance their quality of life. Read more>>

Louis Spirito | Writer

As a writer, you hope that your work will make a positive difference in your community and the larger world. Sharing the stories of underdogs who triumphed over long odds – boxer Billy Miske, judo pioneer and Olympic coach Rusty Kanokogi are two examples – offers inspiration to anyone facing a difficult situation, professional or personal. Read more>>

King Khazm | Emcee, music producer, community organizer

Music is vibrational. I like to focus on stories, messages and ideas that expand on the human experience- music that transcends time and space- and connects our commonalities, our interconnectedness, and our shared experiences. Read more>>

Jules Miller | Wayfinder Life Coach, Intuitive Guide & Essential Oil Consultant

My business connects people with their innate/internal ability to heal themselves on all levels; physically, psychologically, emotionally and spiritually. I combine modalities to empower individuals. I educate people on the ancient efficacies of therapeutic grade essential oils and bring healing into the hands and homes of my clients. Read more>>

Mandy P | Anti-Porn Advocate & Women’s Empowerment Coach

I’m a meditation teacher, breathwork facilitator, Women’s Empowerment Life Coach, and Trauma-informed Life Coach. One of my current projects (my podcast “WTF Do I Do Now?”) raises awareness about something that negatively affects the majority of the population but few people speak up against due to its taboo nature: porn. Read more>>

Traci Medeiros | Therapist & Educational Director of Gather & Grow OC

Gather and Grow OC is a therapy practice providing mental health services through client-centered non-pathologizing methods. This philosophy, reflected throughout our business model, affirms and validates clients’ experiences, focusing on minoritized communities. Read more>>

Natalia Whalen | Dance instructor

Joy of Dance helps community by providing the historical and cultural elements of dance in its purest form; self expression through movement. By breaking down dance styles and supporting its roots with accurate information students build a deeper bond to their body, art, and culture. Joy of Dance brings joy through the power of knowledge! Read more>>

Christiano Green

Queer Quest is the world’s first online training and coaching platform dedicated to the queer community. We bring people from the LGBTQIA+ community together in a safe and comfortable environment so they can show up as they are and go on a journey of healing, growth, and transformation. Read more>>