Core to our mission is helping our audience and community reach their full potential and the most important part of reaching your full potential is starting to find your purpose. Below, we’ve shared stories and insights from the community around how various folks found their purpose and we hope it helps you in your journey.
Trenesha Harrison
My original purpose always comes from GOD. My faith, values, and ethics drive my purpose. I have always had drive and determination, but I often lacked direction. So it was hard knowing where that focus needed to go. Over the years, I have run across people who have seen more in me than I ever saw in myself. They have pushed me into believing in myself and settling into natural roles of leadership. Read More>>
Jennifer Du Bois
I quieted the noise and really began to focus on listening and paying attention. I paid attention to the times I felt most energized. The things I was most drawn to. What I was told I was good at. I listened to the messages that were coming in from people in my life. I wrote down everything that came up for me. At first, glance, what I saw was just words, lots of words with no apparent connection. I sat with that for a while and continued to listen. Read More>>
Crystal Charlemagne
Honestly, I feel like this is what I was meant to do. I have been a dancer my entire life: grew up in a studio, captain of my high school dance team, traveled the world performing on cruise ships and in theaters… I knew I had to keep dance in my life in a permanent way. When I was performing overseas, I was exploring different avenues for a “long-term career.” I fell in love with photography and it’s ability to pause a moment: a moment in time, a moment of choreography, suspending a jump for eternity. I was absolutely and completely hooked. Read More>>
Chandra Richardson
I always loved photography and knew that’s what I wanted for a career. But I wasn’t quite sure how to make it happen or what direction to go in. Over the years I’ve photographed all genres of photography and my business coach told me to pick one! She said if you could only photograph one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? So I thought about all of the things and people I’ve photographed over the years and I felt that maternity is what really lit a fire in me. Read More>>
Charmyra E. Fleming
In my youth, I began journaling about my day. I started out writing poetry, and the first time I read the power that came from my words, I knew I’d fallen in love with writing. When I saw the reactions of my family and friends to my writing, I knew that I’d found my purpose in life. Writing has always been a part of me, and makes me feel free and alive. It is my God given talent and when I figured out it was my purpose, I decided to share my gift with the world. I Read More>>
Marie Lewis
Though I’d like to think I found my purpose easily, I’d be lying. Many people spend the majority of their lives searching for purpose. Our existence involves seeking meaning, direction, and fulfillment. The concept of purpose may differ from person to person, but generally refers to a sense that we are here because of something important and that we make a contribution to the world. When I questioned God on why He desired me to be so strong during painful seasons of my life, I discovered my purpose. Read More>>
Ricardo Wrice
The notion of “purpose” implies that there is a great design for your life. The problem, is that often times no individual can really relay how to discover this design. The people who actually discover their purpose rarely can present a blue print or map to this awesome achievement. They can only share their experiences or journeys to those moments that defined them or opened a door to something unexpected. Read More>>
Andrea Santa Maria
Growing up, my purpose always seemed primarily rooted in the emotions of those around me. I grew up with a large Italian family, primarily consisting of women, who were always expressing feelings – positive or negative – at a loud and potent volume. Going to an all-girls high school was also a breeding ground for emotional experiences and high levels of stress. Read More>>
Dr. Dana McNeil
I was working in the corporate world as a property damage claims adjuster for a large national insurance company. One of my tasks in my role at the company was to travel to areas in the united states that had been impacted by natural disasters. On one of my assignments took me to Alabama after a devastating tornado had pockmarked the landscape. Read More>>
Mateus Mueller
Mateus Mueller, an architect, found his purpose in creating realistic images and founded his own rendering studio that now serves Brazil, the United States, and Europe. It all began with an old computer, spending hours to create a single image, but he never gave up on his desire to always deliver the best for his clients. Read More>>
Elizabeth Dixon
I found my purpose from my own healing journey. I have been on a search for peace for decades and developed tools that helped me build self-confidence and a passion for metaphysical healing. I wanted to harness those skills and present them to others who also need a little help on their own journey to self discovery. I knew I wanted to have my own business and wasn’t quite sure what that was until someone told me they didn’t think I had the resources to build a business but it turned out that the resources were inside me and the fire to succeed was strong. Nothing will ever be the same for me now. My purpose has gotten bigger than I could have ever expected. Read More>>
Dr. Edison Tai
My name is Edison Tai; I am a licensed Acupuncturist; I am from Taiwan, a country that inherits real Chinese culture. My family in Taiwan is a Chinese medicine family. I have fifteen cousins; 11 out of them are medical doctors. Therefore, learning and practicing Chinese medicine is what I did since I was a child. when I grow up, I work in a big hospital fitness department, I help weak patients rehab and also get a personal trainer certification. Read More>>
Jonathan Martin-Ives
I was on a film set, helping out with a friend’s short project. The whole atmosphere was electric! Needless to say, I caught the bug. I had developed a character that I would have loved to see in film, so I approached my director buddy, and he agreed to help me on two conditions. #1: I write a script. #2: I get the script copyrighted. So I wrote a script (never doing so before) and then paid, I think it was $67 for a copyright. I came back to my buddy, and he said….. “No..” Read More>>
Elizabeth McCartney
As a being created to become a Channel to and of the Source of all light, life and being I began the alignment to my purpose as a energetic healer through not particular moment or epiphany, but rather throughout the entirety of the course of my life, with every trajectory and shift blending ceaselessly to create my calling throughout. Every experience, encounter, whether of trial or of joy led me to this place in my path. Read More>>
Sarina Byron
Great question. When I think back to how I found my purpose I can’t help but remember how my friends and I were always told by teachers and parents to live joyfully, be present in every moment, and infuse it all with a purpose. But, there was always a caveat. . .Live with a purpose but get a degree in a practical subject. . .Live with a purpose but get a highly-paid job. . . Live with a purpose but get a mortgage as soon as you can. . .Live with a purpose but prioritise work over things you love. . .You get the idea. Read More>>
Lovinda Dabo
I believe that my purpose was found in three experiential progressions. Firstly by my family observing me and speaking out loud what they were discerning in me. I feel it all began with my parents whom named me Lovinda Joyelle. Lovinda meaning “love” and Joyelle meaning “she brought joy”. My mom always coined me to be her “helper girl” so at a young age I learned that there is a lot of love, joy, and helpful qualities within me so I moved in the Earth that way and it felt very natural; which was a huge clue that these characteristics were inner gifts meant to be expressed. Read More>>
Moe X
I Found my purpose with music realizing it was the only way I felt I could get through to people a lot of people don’t understand what you mean when u explain your vision or when you give advice or when you try to show some type of love for someone I felt like music was a good way to express myself an to speak how I feel I felt like God gave me my purpose with music to be able to speak to people an let them know that nothing no one does there alone in because that same pain your feeling right now other people feel it to weather it’s love, heartbreak, depression, anxiety, sadness, sometimes you might be in the mood to grind an you need some music to motivate you an give you a push my purpose comes from God an I plan to use that to the best of my ability Read More>>
Natali Ormani
Everything started with my healing journey. When my dad passed away in 2016, I needed time to handle my grief and to realize what had happened, to overcome my shock. I received this message on my 30th birthday and I didn’t know what to do, how to continue my life, how to handle my loss and I fell into a more profound depression. Time passed and then I decided “I want to live” because I couldn’t continue this way. What did I do? I went to a psychotherapist for the very first time, she should help me with coping my self-rejection and grief but she was a real catastrophe. Read More>>
Mecoiya Jones
I found my purpose by traveling the road of who I am when no one is around. Finding out who that person was and going down the path of loving who she is allowed me to discover the thing that made me happy regardless of whatever else was happening in my life. For me, that thing (my purpose) is creating. When I can create, I am happier than I am at any other point of my day. Whether it’s painting, a DIY project I ran across on Pinterest, or crafting love stories on my laptop, that is my space of fulfillment and happiness. Read More>>
Shoniqua Horton
I have had a purpose since I was a little girl!!! Growing up life wasn’t easy, so I always had the mindset that once I got order I will be Successful. I always told myself at the age of four or five that I was going to be a millionaire. I wanted to be a lawyer but at the age of twelve I ended up falling in love with the beauty industry. I became a model who have walked numerous runways NYFW, also played in movies, dances and plays. I also became a licensed nail technician in 2018 and went back to school a year later to become a licensed cosmetologist. Read More>>
Sara Rojas
Hello there! Thank you for reading this, let me introduce myself: I’m Sara Rojas, a 27 years, mom, entrepreneur and small business owner! Thanks to my imports business I’m here doing this amazing collaboration . My business name: A little piece of Mexico a small little imports shop where at less 80% of our merchandise is family-made and I proudly practice fair trade with artisans from Oaxaca, Chiapas, Puebla & Jalisco. ( All in Mexico ) Read More>>
Shalltisha “AKA Glow” Williams
Creating and I have always had a satisfying, fulfilling, relaxing, releasing, and rewarding relationship. I have always, love creating and having a show n tell of my creations. Having those show n tells and talent nights always brought joy to me. But I didn’t realize it until I was about 19 years old. I found my purpose through others, my experiences and lessons I’ve learned in life. Creating and Helping Mother Earth Bring The God Glow To Everyone Is What I Do. This Is My Purpose. Read More>>
Omavi Waite
How did I find my purpose? Well, my purpose came to me within the trials I’ve faced and overcame. Along my journey thus far and growing up, I was faced with many health related issues such as a kidney condition and struggling with accepting my autistic diagnoses. Being in hospitals since I was young and just feeling different from those around me of my age group caused me to really go more inward and create my own inner worlds, through visualization in meditation or listening to music to help stimulate the visions. Read More>>
Lyanne Alfaro
I found my purpose by matching the needs I saw in the community around me to the things I’m naturally good at and enjoy doing. Some people call this ikigai, a Japanese word encompassing what you love, are good at, can be paid for and the world needs. I grew up in a community that didn’t see itself represented in national media for many of its positive attributes: entrepreneurialism, creativity and cultural richness, and I enjoyed telling stories. Read More>>
Terry Lamar
I believe I’ve found my life purpose through willingness of helping others. As far as my spiritual belief, I believe Jesus is the son of God. With that being said, I try my best to follow the rules, guidelines, principles of the bible for leadership/guidance of my life. Proverbs 3:6 – In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Read More>>
Ozel Martin
I have always looked for opportunities to help our youth to be better than yesterday .
My parents would always help others growing up in our neighborhood .
We saw first what was to help others in need or just being a good friend to those that really needed it . Read More>>
Madison Mashburn
There are two things that I have found my purpose in, community and creativity. I was not created to be placed in one box, I was created to bring community in areas where only possible though creativity. No one is just one thing, everyone is made up of so many abilities, characteristics, and traits. I am not just a woman. I am a wife, mother, Christian, photographer, creative designer, artist, florist, and teacher. Read More>>
Christian Chica
I found my purpose while battling stage four Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer. After my first chemo treatment I did a deep dive on health and wealth and realized that they co-exist. There’s not one without the other. As I was continuing my chemo treatments (while also incorporating a healthy diet) I realized how expensive healthy alternatives can be, and everyone should have the opportunity to be able to make affordable healthy choices. Read More>>
Julia Kuznietsova
Alexey and I were both 10 years old when we started dancing professionally at elite Vaganova ballet school. From there, dancing became a huge part of our lives. Alexey danced for 10 years in the Ukraine, while I danced in Russia, also for 10 years. We didn’t actually meet and begin dancing together until we met at a professional company in Croatia in 2011, where we danced together as Principal Dancers. With such similar childhood backgrounds, we quickly became good friends, fell in love, and married. In 2012, we decided to relocate to America, for greater opportunities. Once here, we joined a company where we danced professionally for 10 years. Read More>>
Destiny Jamison
Starting At A Very Young Age , I Began To Develop A Strong Passion & Creativity For Culinary Arts . My Grandmother On My Mom’s Side Guided Me Towards The Family Aspect Of Cooking While My Dad’s Dad Taught Me The Business Side .
Then Experiencing The Many Different Restaurants Ive Worked In Over The Years , I Envisioned The Type Of Restaurant I Wanted To Own & How I Would Want It Ran . Read More>>
Carol Moody
Comfort ……making and wanting people to be comfortable and at ease has always been my mission. I was always the person to BEND or SHIFT to let others get what they needed…. whether it was working an extra shift so my co-worker could take his vacation or uprooting our family so that my husband could attain his dream of going to graduate school. Read More>>
Korina Castrejon
Discovering my purpose was a journey that began with a simple question. As a child I was unsure about my future career path. I turned to my mom, who asked me what I enjoyed doing in my free time. Reflecting on this, I realized that I constantly found myself setting up dinners, organizing events, and throwing parties for my friends. It was something I loved wholeheartedly. This passion led me to join ASB in high school, where I could further cultivate my skills. Read More>>
Taylor Boyd
I found my purpose in the things that bring me joy and happiness. I like to lean into the aspects of my life that bring me the most satisfaction and set my heart on fire. It was not always like that. I had to go through the darkness to find the light. Read More>>
Letitia Dorsey-McGaha
I started out thinking that I had some superpower that no one could help me understand. I mean, I felt it in the depth of my very being. But over time, I let that “KNOWING” be replaced by what others thought of me & said I needed to be.
I went off to Spelman College, graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and subsequently became involved in the Education field. Read More>>
Ahmani Dawson-White
Finding my purpose has been a deeply personal and introspective process. It started with my own experiences and witnessing the injustices in my community as a Black, lesbian woman. The devastating effects of gun violence and crime ignited a passion within me to pursue law and justice. I recognized that I had the opportunity to create change and inspire hope in others. Read More>>
Charliesa Freeman
I began to learn my purpose when I took an online life coaching class. I originally took the class because I knew that I loved helping people, and in hopes of completing the class start my own business. While taking the class I learned so much about MYSELF. I also learned that I did not want to be a life coach, but I still wanted to help people just not in that element. It feels good to have a sense of purpose, knowing that you are using your skills to help others in a way that matters to you. But how do you go about finding your purpose if it’s not obvious to you? Some people develop it naturally or some may be like me, and you have to search within yourself by asking your self-questions and being honest with yourself to find it. Read More>>
Jennie White
Discovering our purpose was deeply rooted in our personal experiences we formed during our time in the Military. As we faced numerous challenges like demanding work hours and unfamiliar environments, we found solace and strength in gathering around a table with trusted friends. This realization led us to understand the transformative power of shared meals and meaningful conversations. At Samara Table Co, we are driven by the belief that overcoming life’s obstacles is best achieved by fostering connections in the real world. Read More>>
MARCELA KOURKOVA
Finding your purpose doesn’t come to you on its own and it’s not easy. It takes lots of stamina to withstand rejections and those are all learning opportunities. I have found my purpose when I realized that I have something to offer to my community as an artist. In 2019 I started to chalk art on a brick wall in Buda, TX creating artworks that serve as photo opportunities for passers-by. Each month a new artwork. From there I painted a mural at Esther’s Tex Mex in Buda and then I realized that I can contribute to our society by serving at Art Commission in my town Buda, TX. Read More>>
Greg Johnston
As a young school boy I was a daydreamer. My mind was always adrift somewhere and always getting reprimanded from the teacher. I always thought I was born a few hundred years too late. I felt I should be off exploring and discovering different lands. I was always in my father’s workshop creating something and always having a short attention span and moving on to the next thing. One day as a teenager I found a rangefinder camera that was given to parents on their wedding. Read More>>
Ebony Hardy
My purpose was born out of my painful experiences. Despite being deeply hurt by some of the people closest to me, I persevered and prioritized my healing journey. It was during this process that I gradually uncovered my God-given purpose. I came to the realization that my pain had a purpose and that I needed to navigate it to fulfill my ultimate mission, to alter the course of my family’s trajectory. Read More>>
Photogenic TheBrand
I know sometimes we think to ourselves “What’s my purpose?” or “What am I on earth to accomplish?.” And, I know being young it can be challenging.
I found my purpose once I started to see the impact, and the spark that I have among my peers. From giving good advice to dropping gems.. I’ve begun to notice the ones I’ve surrounded myself with have started to learn from me in all aspects of life. I also do believe that we all are here to teach each other different things, and to experience each other. Read More>>
Esmeralda Padilla-Gould
Finding my purpose has been an incredible journey of self-discovery and personal growth. As a singer, TV host, devoted mother, loving wife, beauty title holder, and former community leader, my path towards purpose has been shaped by each of these roles. Read More>>
Lex Holley
I can’t say I found my purpose; my purpose found me. I was sixteen when I started baking; it began as a cheap Mother’s Day gift. I made my mom a floral cupcake bouquet; I was sold after seeing how happy it made her! I started watching YouTube videos on decorating cakes, ran to Michael’s Craft Store, and bought a TON of baking supplies. Read More>>
Bryan
When I was younger, no one in my household really played an instrument but they each had a niche genre they were into that I took bits and pieces from. Anywhere from 80s Spanish rock to nu-metal, electronica, new wave, alternative rock–an eclectic mix of sounds, really. It was when I discovered shoegaze and post-punk, though, that I think it pushed me to pick up a guitar and learn how to achieve those lush, dreamy sounds. Read More>>
Krista Lee
I didn’t set off on this soapmaking path with a purpose, or even looking for one. I like to be busy, to be in the middle of the fray and to always be learning something new. I’m a DIY junkie to the max, obsessed with self improvement and all things audiobooks! I have a passion for learning and sharing knowledge with others. Gardening has provided that for me. Read More>>
Kelcie Ottoes
In the summer of 2020, widespread wildfires across the country gave Denver one of the worst air qualities in the world. My climate anxiety had peaked, and I knew I had to do something to help combat climate change. I knew I was never going to invent a machine that filtered plastic from the ocean. I also knew that my greatest talent was my ability to write and tell a story well. Read More>>
Danielle Cobo
In 2020, the world was thrust into a whirlwind of change. With the relentless spread of Covid-19, the global pandemic brought nations to a standstill. Lives were upended, jobs were lost, and the very fabric of our existence seemed to unravel. Like many, I was caught in the whirlwind of change that swept across the globe—a year of unprecedented challenges and unexpected turns changed my life forever in 2020. Read More>>
Ivan Loredo
The way I found my purpose was to discover myself through the passion of creating something. I quickly noticed more of myself and discovered what my talent was and that is photography. Read More>>
Jan and Jillian Yuhas
Our purpose began two decades ago when we volunteered at a crisis hotline for teens who had run away from home. We began mediating between teens and parents by assessing the home environment and what had led the teen to run away. We worked through the family discord and presented amicable solutions between the teen and their parent to ensure the child was being heard to prevent a recurrence. Our volunteer experience fueled our greatest purpose in realizing we had a gift for understanding all parties within a family dynamic and inspired us to expand our education in family therapy and mediation. Read More>>
Allison Oliver, PhD Christine Lewis, PhD, LPC (MS), NCC, NCSC
We found our purpose collaboratively in being a resource for families and organizations in the community through a combination of identifying community needs, recognizing our own expertise, and aligning our values with the goal of making a positive impact. We conducted informal needs assessments through talking to one another about the challenges marginalized families and organizations in the community often face. Read More>>
Victoria Silva
Growing up, I never had much of an idea as to what I wanted to be when I was older. My family consists of lawyers and teachers, my friends wanted to be dentists and veterinarians. As I got older it felt as though the pressure to determine my dream job increased. When making the decision of what I wanted to study in college, I took some time to reflect and thought about what I really enjoyed doing. My favorite thing to do has always been to take pictures. Whether it is of my friends and family, beautiful sunsets and landscapes, animals out in the park, I have always enjoyed life so much more with a camera in my hands. Read More>>
Kerri-Ann Coombs Hodge
De’Cordova Eyewear was created from purpose. As a little girl I grew up seeing my father’s struggles with vision. My love for him and empathy created a purpose. Purpose is defined as the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. I became a nurse then an optometrist and named an eyewear line and eyecare center after my father. Read More>>
Ishra Mohaymen
Life without purpose is like a hamster running on a hamster wheel with no end in sight. One does not need an elaborate 5 year or a 10 year plan to have purpose in life. With that being said, it is not always a straightforward road to find meaning or the purpose of one’s life. Read More>>
Shelby Ruger
The day I found my purpose was Christmas Eve. I was around 14 or 15 at the time. Every year on Christmas Eve, my mom’s side of the family gets together, and we have fun. We eat, catch up, and open gifts. However, this year, they begged me to sing a song that I had written, and so I did. I don’t remember the name of the song or even how the lyrics or melody went. But I do remember the connection I felt with my family in that moment. Read More>>
Dennis-Michael Broussard
How did I find my purpose? As many people do, I have many purposes in life; each one directly related to interests that lie somewhere on the spectrum between “mild obsession” and “intense curiosity;” but all of them are things for which I am passionate. My purposes, though seemingly divergent, all align with my personal mission statement and with who I want to be and become. But really, I found purpose with anything I wanted to be a part of or contribute to. Read More>>
Jameal Pullins-MDRD
We didn’t have the fairytale life. Just another project kid from a different lens. Mom often times took us to see the homeless, it let us know life could be harder. It built character and made us express gratitude for the life we had. Growing up there was always this stigma on skin complexion. I was raised to judge a man by his character and to be judged the same. Through the trials of life, I knew my purpose was to reach people through my passions. Read More>>
Arpita Chowdhury
Ever since I was a child, my passion for dogs and my desire to assist animals has been ingrained within me. Even at a young age, I envisioned a future where no dogs would go without the necessary medical care or endure unnecessary suffering. Back then, I didn’t know the term “sanctuary,” but my heart was set on creating a haven for dogs in need. Read More>>
Trip Fountain
I found my purpose through sharing my love, energy, passion, and creativity in food. It all started with popcorn and the smiles it left on my friends faces each time I wipped up a new popcorn flavor creation. This small but significant snack ignited a spark and passion for creating delicious food that would bring joy to others. Read More>>
Robin Burrill
I always knew what I liked to do, but that didn’t always drive my professional decisions. Early on in my career, when I was working for my most demanding boss, it was my mission to excel. I didn’t take things personally. I just got things done. Often, though, there were things I got done just because someone had to do them. I felt an enormous sense of accountability to my team. It was good work, and I’m proud of my work ethic—but the fire under me wasn’t my passion, it was my integrity. Read More>>
Ashley Rodriguez
When we are younger, we are told we can be anything. And truth be told- never did I imagine taking images + doing films, would be my path. I wanted to be a teacher and veterinarian! When I first started, I had just had my first baby- dealing with the changes that comes with motherhood, I decided I wanted to make other moms and woman feel empowered and beautiful. That unraveled into working with families, doing weddings, working with babies, etc. My purpose is to capture the love, happiness and joy for others. And I think that’s a pretty awesome job!! Read More>>
Michael Williams
Finding my purpose as a creative was inherent. I have always been drawn to my passions and sometimes in indirect ways. For example, I grew up thinking I wanted to be an archeologist. I was obsessed with the Titanic (the movie and the historical tragedy), Egyptian history, Indiana Jones, etc. However, I realized that I was drawn to the stories that transported me to a place and time. I loved having the ability to see a story play out, discover the mysteries, divulge into my imagination, and experience things I couldn’t in everyday life. Inherently, I am a storyteller, a dreamer, and my imagination is my personal superpower. Read More>>
MaryKate Schmidt
I am the youngest of 5 children and my oldest sister who is 10 years older than me always told me “to do what I was passionate about.” I would literally eye roll because at that point I didn’t have a passion.
I was always athletic and even made it to the D1 collegiate level, but it wasn’t until I quit being an athlete that I realized what my true passion was. Read More>>
Jay D$nero
I found my purpose while attending college. It was always my dream to play football, especially college football. I had tore my ACL my sophomore year of high school and I ended up falling in olive aight he rehabilitation process. I loved how someone was helping someone else to get back to doing what they love doing. I went to college to study Physical/Occupational Therapy and unfortunately didn’t end up playing football. Instead I found my love for music. Music was always apart of my life but totally eclipsed sports and other things after my first studio session. I loved being able to put my heart and soul on a track and people listen and could also relate. I realized music is a form of therapy and that you can create something that can totally change someone’s life. That is how I found my purpose. Read More>>
Jacqueline Renteria
I believe my purpose is to make people feel good. I truly feel you can go anywhere to buy the items that you are looking for but you will choose the person that stood out. The person that makes you feel good will always have returning customers. I developed my skill when I was small I learned a lot about retail and good customer service from my parents. Growing up we use to have a booth at the flea market and my parents always showed me how important it was to greet, attend & sale to customers. It became an issue sentías quality to me because it has helped me in everyday life as well. I have been able to grow my business tremendously by referrals, recommendations and social media. Read More>>
Negar Farahbakhsh
My life purpose consists of the central motivating aims of my life—the reasons I get up in the morning. Purpose can guide life decisions, influence behavior, shape goals, offer a sense of direction, and create meaning. For me, purpose is connected to vocation—meaningful, satisfying work.
I Turn my pain into purpose , Explore my passions , Create a personal vision statement , and Spend time with people who inspire me. Read More>>
The Power of Engagment Team
Dr. Renee Meeks often says, “Life is a journey, not a destination. It is what you do while on the journey that matters most.” To find purpose, individuals can utilize the following concepts to stay motivated, focused, and resilient while navigating the Seesaw Effect:
Adopt a growth mindset: Embrace the belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work, dedication, and perseverance. View challenges as opportunities for growth and learning rather than obstacles to be avoided. Read More>>
Lexey
What an interesting question and perhaps one that will evolve over time. At this place in my life, I think I have done a fair amount of soul searching and trial and error to feel like I am doing what I should be, something I love, and just happen to be have others appreciate it to make it my livelihood. I have always enjoyed doing something new and unexpected and taking a fair amount of risk that others may not be comfortable with. Read More>>
Dr. Joya Lyons
I believe that every single one of us has a purpose in life, something that we are uniquely gifted to do that helps others in some way. For me, finding my purpose was a journey of self-discovery that involved looking back on my past and thinking about what made me truly happy. As a child, I was always passionate about building things and working with my hands, and I loved creating family memories that we could all treasure. Read More>>
Olivia Mason
Finding your purpose is something I think the majority of people struggle with. I wouldn’t be who I am or what I am without my Savior Jesus. You can’t find purpose without Him. In business you’ll experience a lot of ups and downs. He is who keeps me fueled and fulfilled on the days when I’m overwhelmed or empty. He is a constant reminder that I was put on this earth to fulfill His calling and purpose to bring Him honor and glory. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Him and ultimately He is the reason I’m able to find my purpose and joy in what I do. Read More>>
Charity Hendricks Rael
I front the band Great Lumbering Beast and our goal has always been a human connection to relatable lyrics and catchy melodies. I spent my teen years in foster care where I found my purpose in helping others through music. We go through so many different experiences in life but one thing we all have in common are the emotions that we share despite our experiences being different. We’ve had a lot of different lineups the last few years settling on the current one on November 10th 2022 , we have a great group of guys with Tomoki Maeda our lead Guitarist from Japan and Alec on drums and Ian on bass. Read More>>
Mrs. Sathya Callender-Wilson
I found my purpose after overcoming a lengthy domestic violence relationship and asking God for clarification on what exactly he wanted me to do. It wasn’t until then that I found out what my purpose was. God gave me the vision and also made the provision. Read More>>
Cat Parks
Simple. I found my purpose actually through surrender. Hahah you know, in life we have our plans, agenda, and expectations that we put on ourselves. Well, I thought I had it all figured out. I knew exactly how I wanted my life to look like until I surrendered my plans to God, only to find out he had another plan for me. I moved to Los Angeles, eager to pursue my career in modeling and music but little did I know that would get me there to birth this community of women. Now, I am the founder of a local women’s empowerment start up non profit organization. I have a feeling that God is not done surprising me yet. Read More>>
Aixa Machuca
In the midst of my walk, which I honestly had not understood, I went through various complex situations, until when I opened my heart to God I was able to understand how he took care of me in everything, and in His presence I was able to understand my purpose in this walk. Read More>>
Deb Matlock
Finding our purpose is really about following our hearts. In fact, I actually think that our highest purpose as individuals is to follow our hearts. And in following our hearts, we can offer the world our unique gifts and acts of service. Read More>>
Bri Ahlers
There is no one defining moment that brought me to where I am today. I started dancing when I was 3 years old, I started to seriously study dance at 12. I loved who I was when I was dancing and I loved how I made people feel when I danced. I danced all over Tucson. I danced at many studios, the University, and danced with a professional company for a brief time. I met some amazing dancers and learned some incredible skills, but I also saw many things that should not have been happening. I saw dancers struggling with eating disorders and body-image. Read More>>
Celi Viloria
Finding my purpose as a professional organizer has been a journey of self-discovery and passion. It all began when I found myself stuck in an unfulfilling desk job in accounting. In search of a more meaningful path, I embarked on a process of deep reflection, exploring my own interests and values. Read More>>
Christian Bradley West
I don’t think I have found my purpose. Not Exactly. The word purpose has played a major role in my life. So much so, I even started a book with the working title, You Are Here on Purpose.
I haven’t found my purpose because I haven’t found one thing I like to do. I inhabit a prismatic range of expression that cannot be finished by something as final or determined as a purpose or even a destiny. The root of the word destiny is destination, and I wonder while we are alive if there is a final destination outside death. I’m not so sure any of us are here for one thing. Anything’s possible though. Read More>>
Maria Vallasciani
I found my purpose out of the need to use everything I had learnt to help other people do better in many aspects of their lives, mainly in anything that relates to nutrition, health and sports. I have a passion for sports as I grew up always been involved in competitive sports and I have seen the multiple benefits that having healthy habits can bring into somebody’s life. Read More>>
Drs. Nicole and Rachel Wong-Homer
In a world of endless possibilities, how do you know when you’ve found your purpose? When we started our journey in 2018 that eventually led to us opening Sprout Family Chiropractic, we didn’t know what our purpose in life was yet, but we knew that our 9-5 corporate jobs weren’t it. While we weren’t unhappy in our careers there was a persistent nagging feeling that there had to be more to life. There was a void that wasn’t being fulfilled; a desire to make a bigger impact in our community. It was with that sense of desire for something more that we flipped our world upside down and committed to 3.5 more years of school, left our home in San Diego and moved to the Bay Area to pursue our Doctor of Chiropractic degrees. Read More>>
Melanie Moore
For twenty-five years I taught in low income area inner city schools in Los Angeles, St Louis and Cincinnati, I worked closely with the families that I now serve through The Book Bus. I have a passion for fueling children’s literacy by getting new books that are diverse and relevant to all children. I realized I could use my business, not take a salary and use all profits to buy new books to donate to schools and local organizations. Read More>>
Kari Mills
My name is Kari Mills, I’m the founder of Sweat Marketing Lab. We teach people how to build powerful sports and fitness brands, and market themselves.
The thing that is special about this work is that sports and fitness brands have the power to change the world and inspire others in a unique and powerful way that only sports and fitness can. Not only do people love sports and fitness, but it’s also a powerful catalyst that stirs something in the human spirit of what can be possible. Anytime I can be around that, or a part of it – it just feels like magic to me. Read More>>
Love Atiya
I am extremely lucky when it comes to knowing my purpose as I know this is something a lot of people struggle with and I am even luckier to have learned my purpose when I was a little girl.
I have always known, from the day that I could formulate a thought, that I was placed on this earth to save animals. Read More>>
Julissa Benitez
That’s honestly such an easy question to answer. My little family my son and husband are the purpose. I work hard everyday to better myself and my craft for not only myself but them, they give me the push and confidence I need to run my business full time & to be able to succeed. My business name actually comes as a reminder everyday as to why I’m doing all of this for. Read More>>
Shannon Molasso
I found my purpose by wanting to make pets healthier. Prior to starting this company 7 years ago, it was very difficult to find treats that had limited ingredients and not full of fillers. I wanted to find a way, not only to help my own dogs and horses but to help other pets as well. Read More>>
Carra Roots
Going through life, I found myself getting frustrated about the same things. I would also find that God would continually give me strategies and ideas on how the things I was frustrated with could be changed. It was then when I started to see that purpose was less about gifts and talents, and more about the solutions that you could offer the world. Read More>>
Katt Hanneman
Early on in my adult life, I worked in a lot of different industries. I would start each job with such excitement, only to lose interest with each of them within a year or two. The only common thread that I could find with everything that I tried was that they all worked to help others. The idea of becoming a massage therapist was something that I would put off for different reasons, only to continually circle back to. Read More>>
Synia Malbrough
Growing up, I was always a very creative kid whether it was drawing, painting, dancing or even singing, I knew I wanted to turn it into a career. As I got into my freshman year of high school, I joined this career tech pathway program where one of the classes was Graphic Design. While taking the classes, I instantly fell in love with it and realized that it was something I was good at. As I got more involved with the class, I began to get recognition from other people to start designing for them. Read More>>
Pastor Bryan Hammond
Growing up I didn’t have a clue about what my purpose was, so as a result, I found myself aimlessly going through life and pursuing things I thought I was called to do. But it wasn’t until I heard about God’s assignment, He has for every person He sends to this earth. For example, Jesus said on the cross, “It is finished.” Meaning, everything God the Father sent Him to this earth to do He completed it. For example, He by His death on the cross provided forgiveness of sins, healing, peace, prosperity, blessings, favor, protection, debt cancellation, and household salvation for us. Read More>>
Alto
Well one day I was in a family member’s pawn shop and a young man walked in and stated that he was looking for a firearm because he was going to be hired by a private security company as armed security. At that point he started to look at the firearms, choosing one he would like to carry. Myself being prior to the Florida state Prison system, I knew that if he were to become armed security he would have to qualify with a particular firearm that According to his agency that would be used as a duty firearm.So it raised some red flags in my mind and I started a conversation with him. Later in the conversation it came out that he was purchasing a firearm because he was having some trouble with some guys in his neighborhood that was harassing himself in his family and he was scared for their safety. At that point I advised him he was going about this the wrong way and he needs to be true to himself first with the purpose of purchasing his firearm and when he does buy one he needs to get some training. Read More>>
Danielle McDonald
I discovered my purpose gradually, over time throughout the course of my life. I believe that my purpose in life is to be an ambassador of hope and a light for people in regards to their health, well-being and discovering their own divine purpose!
I never really understood the value in finding my purpose until I realized that I was created for a purpose. Read More>>
April Denning
What a question to start with! First, I feel extremely grateful that I can even speak to finding your purpose because I’ve been lucky enough to find mine. Like most things, it came to me when I didn’t try to force anything and let feeling lead the way more than anything else. Not to say this wasn’t hard, but sticking to it enough and not trying to make sense of it all I believe gives you space and permission enough to continue to put yourself out there. Read More>>
