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.

Lindsay Dilworth | Retail Shop Owner

Since opening the shop in Venice, I’ve been able to get very clear on this! My sole purpose for creating a space to curate beautiful work is so that these makers can be celebrated for what they do, and most importantly, earn a living doing it! I can feel that our ways of consuming are changing, and I think they must. Read more>>

Ashley Miah | SHE.E.O., The Culture Candy

I am the Co-Founder of The Culture Candy, an arts organization that’s dedicating to making room for inclusivity in the art world. Founded by myself and Zalika Sterling, two minority women artists, we created The Culture Candy to provide artists like ourselves with showcase opportunities, and a safe space to share their work and be seen. Read more>>

Zaid Dahhaj | Certified Men’s Health Coach

I’m obsessed with health and channel that obsession into my work with gentlemen through a 1-on-1 basis. I help them dial in their sleep, hydration, nutrition, movement/training, supplementation, and even dive into blood work and gene analysis. Read more>>

Victoria Scott | Singer- Songwriter & Co- founder of The Blue Dolphins

Music brings people together. Me and my band, The Blue Dolphins, create community at live concerts and online. We like to create good vibes and good vibes are very good for the environment. Read more>>

Whitney Brooks | CEO & Founder of The Whitney Collection

The Whitney Collection was founded during the COVID-19 pandemic while I was in search of an escape from the ‘real’ world; a place where I could go to receive mental clarity and peace in an ever-changing environment. Traveling was always that release for me. Since travel restrictions were put in place during the pandemic, I was in desperate need for a cure-all. Read more>>

Sophie & Izzy Uwins | Chief Creative Officers

We believe that our products, particularly our hero product, The Annotator, makes student life easier and more efficient. We found that having stationery tools specifically designed by students for students is a unique void we can fill. Read more>>

Aaron Karo & Matt Ritter | Hosts of the Man of the Year Podcast

Men are currently in a “friendship recession.” 15% of American men have zero close friends. And that can have terrible consequences for your mental and physical health. Studies have shown that relationships are the number one secret to happiness and longevity. Read more>>

Ron Fitzsimmons | Founder and Executive Director

My “business” is a non-profit charity called “Alice’s Kids.” Our mission is to enhance the self-esteem of children in need by providing them targeted, anonymous financial assistance. Many charities provide help for macro needs such as food, housing, medical assistance, etc. Read more>>