We asked members of the community how their organizations help the community. We’ve shared some of the responses below.

Tracey Sykes Ambrose | Owner/Head Designer

My hand-crocheted accessories and wearable fashions business has several positive social impacts on my community and the world. It promotes sustainability by offering handmade products that are often more environmentally friendly than mass-produced alternatives. By using sustainable materials and production methods, I encourage conscious consumption and reduce the carbon footprint of the fashion industry. On a larger scale, Tracey Ambrose W.R.A.P. inspires others to embrace traditional crafts and creativity, fostering a sense of cultural preservation and pride. By sharing my designs and techniques, I contribute to the preservation and celebration of diverse cultural heritage. Read more>>

Lisa Phillips | Model Scout & Agent, Select Models Los Angeles

Being a Model Scout for a Global model Agency really makes me feel like Im serving my purpose in life. I change Lives, I mean whats better than being the reason someone is discovered at a Taylor Swift concert and two months later is walking for Calvin Klein at NYFW? Imagine what this experience does to the psyche of someone’s confidene, it opens up their minds to get the concept of “anything is possible.” How lucky am I to travel the USA and scout for talent that I know I am going to change this young persons life and give them the opportunity to be represented and promoted to clients that they can in return figure out quickly ‘who they are’ and what they want out of life, A LOT quicker then the majority of College students the same age. Read more>>

Damon Jamal | Filmmaker

My business helps the world because I’ve been providing quality movie entertainment for years with messages buried within. Also I’ve done a number of projects that directly deliver messages in the form of visuals to the people, such as the mini-doc we did on Colin Kaepernick and one that we did on the Flint Water Crisis.
I’ve worked with a number of social justice organizations over the years to such as the ACLU, Color of Change, Live Free, Blackout For Human RIghts and Black Church PAC to create engaging and thought provoking videos. Read more>>

Emily Capehart | Author & Filmmaker

My debut novel, Revelation: Apocalypse Awakened, is set to release this Halloween (October 31, 2023). It follows the story of Eleanor, a devoted, unsuspecting preacher’s wife, when Lilith—mother of demons, original Satanic witch, and the Devil’s main mistress—possesses her, with a powerful shapeshifting demon by her side and the antichrist in her belly. Their plan is simple. Sell the idea that she bears the Second Coming, leading the small but fierce congregation of Mary’s House of Heavenly Sorrow into radical anarchy by fueling their predisposition for bigotry. In this book, I aim to bridge the immense gap between the LGBTQIA+ community and modern Christianity. Read more>>

Bita Weda | Fitness influencer

As a fitness influencer, I am dedicated to empowering women to become stronger, more confident, and resilient individuals. Through my content, I provide women with the tools and knowledge they need to prioritise their physical and mental well-being. By promoting strength training, I aim to break down societal stereotypes and empower women to embrace their strength and capabilities. I encourage women to challenge themselves, push their limits, and overcome obstacles, both inside and outside the gym. By fostering a supportive and inclusive community, I create a space where women can connect, share their fitness journeys, and find inspiration and motivation from one another. Read more>>