In the depths of my struggle with alcoholism, I often felt lost and alone, trapped in a cycle that seemed unbreakable. However, as I began to find my way out, I discovered a new sense of purpose—one rooted in helping others who faced similar challenges. Through outreach and mentorship, I’ve committed myself to empowering other’s, sharing my story, and guiding them toward positive change and growth. Each connection I make reinforces my belief that transformation is possible. Read more>>

For me, discovering my purpose was a journey that combined passion, creativity, and the desire to make a lasting impact. From a young age, I was always fascinated with the idea of turning concepts into tangible creations—whether it was drawing, designing, or crafting something that told a story. That passion grew into a love for customization, where I could take an idea and bring it to life through a variety of techniques, each with its unique touch. Read more>>

Finding my purpose has been a transformative journey rooted in both fitness and mindset. As I faced my own physical challenges and mental barriers, I discovered the incredible power of resilience and self-improvement. Read more>>

Finding my purpose started with my father’s teachings on the importance of setting goals and creating habits to achieve them. From an early age, he emphasized that success is not just about dreaming but identifying priorities and taking deliberate steps to make those dreams a reality. This lesson planted the seed for my passion to help others in a fun and meaningful way through Positiviseeds, LLP. I wanted to create a tool that would help individuals visualize, clarify, and manifest their own goals. On a larger scale, I’m driven by the vision that positive affirmations and manifestation can shift not just individual lives but the world itself toward peace, unity, and success. The power of collective positivity can spark change in ways we’re only beginning to see. Read more>>

Music has always been something I have truly loved and been passionate in since I can remember. It’s the only thing that moves me and touches my soul in a way that nothing has ever before. I guess you can say it found me or always been something I know i was meant to do. Read more>>

I found my purpose in web development through a combination of curiosity and a genuine desire to create meaningful experiences for people online. Early on, I was drawn to the power of digital tools to transform ideas into accessible, impactful realities. Working with WordPress, I realized I could help businesses and individuals alike by designing sites that aren’t just visually appealing but also functional and user-centered. Read more>>

About 15 years ago, when I was a graduate student in physics at the University of Chicago, I signed up to help run a science club at a local school. It proved to be a life-changing experience. As I got to know the students in the science club more closely, and learned about their lives outside of the school, I saw the huge inequality that existed, all within a mile. On the one hand, students at a local private school were flying hovercraft that they themselves have built. On the other, students at the local public school were building airplanes out of paper towel rolls that could never fly at all. On a deeper level, I learned that some of the students at the public school hadn’t seen either parent in years, or that others dreamt of being janitors. Read more>>

I’ll start by saying that I found my purpose when I become a new man. Meaning as I found my faith-line which is what help me to beclme a new creation i now know my purpose. I had to know where my identity was found first. And In order to get there. I could only do that through my faith, and belief in THE MOST HIGH and SAVIOR of my whole being!  Read more>>

Working with my hands has always been a part of my life since childhood, but I didn’t make the connection with ceramics until much later in life. After elementary school, I didn’t take any art classes because I thought that you had to have innate talent yo draw and I lacked that. I later realized that art and design skills can be learned and that my passions translated best into 3-d forms. I found my purpose in clay with its therapeutic qualities that transforms into art or functional pieces. Read more>>

I discovered my purpose through books like Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne Dyer, which explores how self-defeating thought patterns obstruct growth and happiness. Dyer’s strategies for releasing guilt and fostering self-fulfillment inspired me to free myself from trauma bonds and guide others in doing the same. My journey has been one of faith, service, Read more>>

Making health and wellness a top priority is a significant step toward self-care. Dr. Rupam Khanna, who has 21 years of experience in the medical field and is aware of how important it is to take care of oneself, created her brand MERAKK to express her passion for integrative medicine and holistic approaches to health. She aspires to improve people’s lives by bringing to their attention the value of caring for oneself to become the best version of themselves. Read more>>

Photography is what got me through school – it’s the reason I stayed. Atter school I didn’t know what to do, but I used dream about being a photographer in New York. Life took me on another path and I found myself helping others through massage, which I was happy to do as it felt right at the time. But photography resurfaced for me in my mid 20s because creativity is what I craved. I couldn’t figure out how to get to New York because at the time the industry was shifting to digital and film, so I assisted few a few years but ended up having to massage again to earn a living. In my 30s I moved back to the small town I grew up in and didn’t expect to ever pick a camera up again. Now my life has come full circle, and thanks to social media its opened the doors to New York to make my dream of showcasing my work there a reality. Read more>>

I found my purpose through my own journey of struggling with ADHD, chronic gut health issues, anxiety, and even skin cancer. These challenges brought me face-to-face with exactly how disconnected I felt from my body and overall wellness. I had more doctor’s appointments and lab work than I care to admit, but no sort of explanation for my struggles ever surfaced. As I started diving into my own research, experimenting, and eventually healing, I realized how powerful it was to regain control of my health. That spark turned into a passion almost overnight—not only to help myself but to empower other moms who felt the same overwhelm and burnout. I discovered that guiding other moms to regulate their nervous systems, support their health, and build fulfilling businesses wasn’t just a calling; it felt like what I was meant to do. Read more>>

I found my purpose through a transformative journey that began in my childhood. Growing up in Detroit, I always felt a deep connection to the arts—writing poetry, singing, and performing brought me immense joy. However, it wasn’t until I faced personal challenges that I truly began to understand the power of creativity in healing and self-discovery. Read more>>

I did not start my life as an artist until I was in my late 40’s. At that time, I had made a successful career as a trial lawyer, helping people. That had brought me purpose when I was starting my career. However, as I was reaching 50, I really wanted to find something more. Something that I could give freely and expect nothing in return. A woman that I was seeing at the time had found my poetry and thought it was inspiring. She thought that if I shared my poetry, it might help someone, it might touch someone. So, with her help, I set up the Broken Poet Facebook page. I began posting my simple poems and short stories. Read more>>

At MESH moms, our journey to finding purpose was rooted in a shared need for community and support. As mothers, we faced the often overwhelming task of navigating parenthood while balancing personal growth, health, and well-being. We discovered that what we craved most was a sense of connection—a space where we could share experiences, exchange ideas, and lift each other up during both the beautiful and challenging moments of motherhood. Read more>>

I love this question because I think oftentimes we get bogged down by society telling us “you have to find your ONE true purpose” – your 1 job, your 1 role, your 1 “thing” that gives meaning to this world… and I disagree! I think it’s important – especially if you’re in an often challenging and here today, gone tomorrow line of work like being an actor as I am – that you’re not putting all your eggs in 1 basket. So many people who do so wind up riding such high highs while working on set followed by periods of extremely low lows in-between bookings, where a lot of days they don’t even feel they have a reason to get out of bed in the morning. THAT’s why I feel so lucky to get to do what I do! When I bought out my company (The Princess Party, LLC) from its previous owner over a decade ago, I was confident it’d scratch the performing itch since when I do parties myself it’s essentially an acting gig (plus I’m able to keep my singing voice in shape!), all while serving a worthwhile purpose that’s near and dear to my heart – bringing joy to children and their families. Getting to employ my actor friends and provide them with creative gigs where they can flex that muscle too (vs waitressing or other traditional actor-friendly part-time work) is another fulfilling piece, which makes me feel like I’m providing a service for the SoCal Performing Arts Community that’s so near and dear to my heart. Read more>>

“The wound is where the light enters you.” Rumi Turning your pain into purpose is equally healing for you and those around you. My pain was ‘sister wounds’. I was bullied by girls starting from the age of 9, to the point where I had to change schools. Unfortunately, I also was bullied by women in my adult years as well. A patriarchal society has led women to feel threatened by one another, rather than uplifted by one another. Read more>>

Over the last 8 years in the mental health field I found that there was a significant gap in mental health/substance use treatment and connecting with psychiatric care. During COVID I discovered through my job as a medical assistant, that there was little to no continuity of care between psychiatrist, treatment centers, and therapist. This made me want to continue my education and obtain my social work license. The purpose I found during this process was that I wanted to really help families navigate care and better the communication between doctor and patient. This really drove me to get more connected within the treatment center community and understand overall care. Read more>>

In April of 2021, we purchased our first home after learning that we would no longer be able to rent the home we were currently living in. We had just gotten married in November and found out that I was going to have a baby right before Christmas that year. We purchased my aunt’s home and thought this was finally our chance to have something of our own, together. We had plans to remodel and make our house, the home we had always wanted. Little did we know, that things were about to take a whole other course. When we moved in we found mold underneath of the flooring so we replaced over half of the flooring in the house and the subfloor below. We did not notice any immediate issues with our home, however, after bringing home the baby, her and I both began to develop health issues. We were told that she had colic and would need stool softeners daily. Read more>>

I found my purpose through my love for cameras and storytelling, which started when I was a child. I loved recording my family and watching films with my grandfather. I’d often borrow my aunt’s camera to capture family moments, asking them questions about life and documenting their happiness. It felt important to record those memories, and I was truly happy doing it. Read more>>

I started working as a financial analyst out of college. Working in the finance field with accountants often made me feel frustrated because of the lifestyle I was surrounded by, the choices people made and the attitudes that I interacted with on a daily basis. I found myself upset that I did not enjoy my work nor did I feel like I had a real purpose working at a big corporation where it felt like if I did not do my job, nothing within the company was really going to change. Daily frustrations without feeling a real purpose in my life led me to look within myself. I started to think about the different activities I would do when I had free time. I found that on Friday or Saturday nights, when I did not have plans, I always gravitated towards participating in activities that made me a healthier or a more creative individual. I would cook without a real plan: I would just pull out the ingredients I had available to me, turn on podcast and let the meal create itself. Read more>>

Finding my purpose has been an evolution, influenced by both my personal and professional experiences. At its core, I believe my purpose centers around empowering women to realize their full potential—whether in leadership, personal development, or navigating the complexities of life. Read more>>

My Purpose was found very early form me at the age of Eight writing became very essential. My overall purpose was developed through my Creative Art given to me be my Creator (Yahweh). Read more>>

Approximately 20 years ago I was a fashion designer in Seoul, Korea. The job was my dream job. However, my position came with intense stress due to terribly long hours, nearly impossible deadlines, and an extreme pressure for my brands to succeed. While I was under all of this pressure, I did not take the time to take care of myself. Because of this, my body began to breakdown. This led to one of the scariest times in my life. Due to my body’s condition I developed a severe case of Shingles. The epicenter of the outbreak occurred on my face near my temple.  Read more>>

I found my purpose of paranormal investigations by starting my own society in 2020 and started growing it from the ground up. In 2020 I noticed a lot of teams that were going by the wayside and no longer existing. I decided to start my own organization to help others going through paranormal experiences. Read more>>

I found my purpose in an unexpected way, through helping an author who had been struggling after a difficult experience with a publisher. She had published several books but felt lost and disappointed when the company she trusted didn’t provide the support she needed. As a first-time author, she had no idea what to expect or ask, and unfortunately, they didn’t take the time to educate and inform her of the process and details that would have helped her and her books so much. Her books were published without proper editing, and after signing the contract, she was left to deal with a faceless customer service system. In the end, she paid high costs for her own books and never saw any royalties. Read more>>

What a great question! Growing up I spent all of my free time in the dance studio. In class I was taught the technique first but learned important life lessons simultaneously. Self discipline, teamwork, community and family were integrated into my education. As a young teen I struggled emotionally and used dance and the family I created at the studio to survive those very dark days. I began teaching the youngest students at age 15. Connecting to those preschool aged students fostered a love of mentoring and caretaking. Read more>>