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.

Debora Fadul | Chef

Sometimes we talk about ingredients so casually, without realizing that we are the interpreters of how people will perceive and consume food, and by talking we don’t realize we are impacting how society will structure around food – How it is grown, how and where it is transported and commercialized and how it will be consumed. In a way Chefs are social architects for food supply chains. This is why we must talk about ingredients with more conscience. Read more>>

Lara Janicello | CEO & Founder of LA SINGLES

My business is all about bringing people together in a world of phones, apps, and high expectations. I started it to create a space where singles could connect in person, knowing everyone’s there for the same reason. I think in-person events for singles are incredibly important in our day and age—it’s not just about finding dates, it’s also about meeting new people and making friends. When I started this, I was the only single person in my friend group, which made it tough to do single things with them. That’s actually why I created my wristband system:
💚 If you are SINGLE, you’ll wear a GREEN wristband. Read more>>

Daniel Dupuy | Co-Owner of Ground Up Coffee

We were born and raised here in the area where we opened our coffee shop. When we started Ground Up 8 years ago our city was very much a coffee desert mostly served by Starbucks and corporate chains. Our motivating factor to start our business was to create a space where our community can dream and sip bomb coffee. This has evolved in many ways over the 8 years that we have been open but we have always stayed true to this mission. We have become deeply connected with our community over the years. We’ve cried, laughed, built friendships, and most of all have been authentic while brewing some of the best coffee in LA. This is a space where our community can express themselves and feel seen and accepted. Parallelly, We have been able to express ourselves as a business and receive unwavering support. Read more>>