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.

Jiyoon Mary Chung | Executive Director, Apex for Youth

Apex for Youth is a nonprofit organization that empowers Asian American youth from low-income and immigrant backgrounds to unlock their potential and a world of possibility. We serve 2,500 youth a year with the support of 700 amazing volunteers.  Read more>>

Lellopepper (Elise)

I believe deeply in the unity of nurturing our planet and people. Over the past few years, I’ve built in many sustainable practices and continue to learn more. One of them is a big one for me, and that was to go 100% carless and it was an adjustment but living in Los Angeles makes it a bit easier, allowing me to meet business needs through walking, biking and mindful shipping. Read more>>

Deanna DeCosimo | Attorney & Founder of DeCosimo Law

DeCosimo Law helps the community by providing comprehensive estate planning services that ensure individuals and families can secure their financial futures. By offering legal advice and personalized planning, the firm helps clients protect their assets, plan for their loved ones’ well-being, and navigate complex legal landscapes. Read more>>

Jennifer Glasgow | Founder & CEO

Two years – that’s the potential lifespan difference between a healthy dog and a chubby one. Yes, you heard it right – 2 years! Thanks to the insights from the Purina Life Span Study, we now understand the pivotal role that maintaining an ideal body condition plays in ensuring the health and longevity of our furry companions. Read more>>

Bee Gutierrez | Stand Up Comedian and Producer

Between stand up comedy and producing events I have found that my favorite and most significant impact has been to help build commuinty within women in the comedy industries. Women are so powerful and such doers when it comes to pursuing their dreams and that intensifies the more women come together. Read more>>

Sarah Arnold AKA Lil Flower Nasti | Photographer & Vocalist

My roll as a photographer is deeply rooted in the community, especially within the vibrant Bay Area Hip Hop scene. I’ve realized as time goes on that documenting this scene plays a huge role in preserving the history of what is happening here that may not be known by many. Read more>>

SNAP Sports Inc. | Special Needs Athletes and Peers; Adaptive and Developmental Sports Programs

In the amazingly diverse world of special needs, it is so important to find connection and community. Many families can feel limited, isolated and/or discouraged when trying to find places where they can come as they are an be fully accepted. Read more>>

Amelia Steppacher | CEO & Founder

Giving back is a top priority for me, and always has been since starting Amelia Rose in 2007. The first non profit I collaborated with was Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, aka The MSPCA. In 2008 I worked with the development team to design a custom heart paw print charm necklace. Read more>>

Yesica Lemus Ibarra | Wealth Manager

As a financial planner my services are centered on helping spread knowledge and resources about financial literacy to underserved communities. Many underserved communities lack access to basic financial education. Read more>>

Nick Brandt-Sorenson | Co-owner/ Creator

Brandt-Sorenson made to measure sportswear has always been about supporting an athletic lifestyle with beautiful clothing that uplifts and inspires our clients. Its a direct challenge to the established corporate fashion business model of throw away clothing using exploited labor. Read more>> 

K.D. Hancock | Rapper

My mission is simply to connect the dots and elevate the humble geniuses around me. I believe as a born and bred la native that there are simply TOO MANY OF US. We don’t need to wait for any big corporations or major entity to offer a deal. We are everything! Read more>>

Anna Hall | Founder, Chief Purpose Officer & Purpose Activation Guide

In times of uncertainty – which is all the time – purpose serves as a solid foundation we can count on to take the next step, and then the next one – in life and in work. When you are connected with your purpose, you know it and can feel it because you are naturally compelled to engage in life in positive ways that impact your own wellness while helping others. Read more>>