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.

Tee Sorge | Founder / CEO

We use our social network presence to raise awareness for the need of rescuing a dog rather than buying one from a breeder. Many people feel rescue dogs are broken that’s why they were discarded! They choose to purchase because they feel they are getting a dog with no issues that way. Little do most people know that most times breeders are puppy mills and the dogs they buy come from very questionable backgrounds full of many health issues Read more>>

Eden Cheng | Olympic diver from Great Britain (Tokyo 2020)

Looking at some of my achievements during my career so far, I believe that being one of the very few Asian-looking faces on the British Diving National Team and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic team for Great Britain, can be a source of inspiration for the British-Chinese community. Read more>>

Michael Moyer | Kids.Radio Chief Daddio

Kids.Radio creates a positive social impact by providing a safe, free and engaging platform for children of all ages. Our app fosters creativity and learning, and provides entertainment through carefully curated music, audiobooks, and podcasts that are age appropriate, free from adult content and the negativity and inappropriate language that comes with it. By providing this age appropriate content, promoting literacy and reducing screen time, we support the cognitive and emotional development of our young listeners. Additionally, we give independent artists a platform to share their work, contributing to cultural diversity and inclusivity. As we like to say; from Americana to Zydeco, we’ve got you covered. Our mission is to offer a safe space where children can explore, and grow in a nurturing environment, offering families lasting memories and benefiting the broader community. And every time I see a kid singing along to a wonderful and catchy new tune with an incredible message, I know we’re doing something right. Read more>>

Kun Kyung Sok | Artist & Writer

I’m a Korean artist currently based in New York. I came here in 2018 to study art and earned my BFA fine art from the School of Visual Arts, graduating with my MFA fine art from the same school this past May. Before that, I studied political science and African studies, working in various parts of Africa to establish community library and develop programs for women and children. Because of this background, I’m deeply interested in people and life, and my community is very important to me. I’m experimenting with integrating daily life and art, and I’m particularly interested in collaboration. By involving people directly in the creative process, rather than having them just be spectators, I aim to give everyone—not just artists—the opportunity to understand and enjoy art. Read more>>

Barry Raccio | Yogi + Sound Alchemist

The artistic path wasn’t a choice, it was a force pulling me forward. Freedom of expression and creative exploration are the air I breathe.
My journey began young, diving into entertainment in the vibrant NYC scene. From acting and voiceovers to even appearing in Michael Jackson’s “Bad” video at 16, I embraced every creative avenue. This energy flowed into music where I co-wrote five published songs, including the bluegrass chart-topper “The Road Before Me” recorded by the legendary Earl Scruggs. But a deeper calling emerged. Read more>>

Adam Davis

You know this is perfect timing to speak on this. I recently had the pleasure and privilege to photograph the 2 remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. It’s known to some, and hopefully after reading this, to far more, as the most horrific act of domestic terrorism in the history of the United States of America. While the elders (Mother Lessie Randle & Mother Viola Fletcher, both 110 years old) and their families were at the Greenwood Cultural Center in between portraits, they received a phone call from the Oklahoma Supreme Court that their long standing case for reparations was to be dismissed the same day. The ripple effect this will cause in future legal proceedings on the topic of reparations or even changing laws to assist marginalized and criminalized communities will be felt for generations to come. It’s something that has reshaped my “why”. Everyone, no matter what life path they choose to go down, has a reason for doing what they do. To feed their family. To make it “big” in Hollywood. To feel more at home in their bodies. To find the love of their life. After being in the room while these historic activists’ families mourn the efforts put forth, knowing they may not have much time left to see history change for the better, I questioned my “why” for the first time since 2020. I’ve been depressed for almost two weeks questioning whether or not what I do is needed. What is the role of a photograph? Why, of all people, was I in the room with my camera, awaiting a photograph as they got this devastating news? Read more>>