Over the years we’ve had the good fortunate of speaking with thousands of successful entrepreneurs, artists and creatives. Some are happy, some are not. The happy ones almost always had a strong sense of purpose and so we are very focused on trying to help our community members and audience find their purpose. This series is our attempt to create more dialogue around finding your purpose.

Matt Matsudaira

For most of my life it was difficult for me to define my purpose. I had a misconception that purpose was a cross section of moral responsibility and what I could do well compared to other people. The truth is there will always be someone “better” than me, no matter what I do, so comparison is a fickle compass. Read More>>

Shereen N. Greene

I want to say my purpose found me. I have always been a pretty creative kid. As a product of the 80s and an only child for 10 years you learn to have a vivid imagination. But my grandmother was someone I was in love with. Read More>>

Marion Siboni

My journey into entrepreneurship has been shaped by over a decade of experience in sales and partnerships across companies of various sizes, including Cisco, an AI startup called Shift, MongoDB, and Techstars. Read More>>

Stacy Crown

Finding purpose can be so difficult for so many people. And truth be told, society tells us to go to college, get a degree, land our dream job and be there for 40+ years, rack up retirement & then live life. But what about those who go against the grain? Hi, I am Stacy Crown, nice to meet ya! Read More>>

Joey Cook

I found my purpose by following my passions, embracing challenges, and staying open to growth. It took time, but through experiences, setbacks, and learning from others, I discovered what truly drives me—making an impact and creating meaningful opportunities. Purpose isn’t just found; it’s built over time Read More>>

Chinyere Aniagoh

Finding my purpose has been an evolving journey shaped by my experiences, passions, and challenges. From a young age, I was exposed to different cultures, perspectives, and ways of thinking, which sparked my curiosity about human behavior and personal transformation. Read More>>

Bethany Rowan

My journey is one of profound resilience, transformation, and meaning.
Imagine standing at a crossroads—one path behind me, marked by years of dedication to education, shaping young minds and building futures. Read More>>

Kris Rosenblum

I’ve always known that my life’s purpose was to help people. Even as a child, I had a strong sense of this, though I imagined it unfolding in a very different way. I once thought I would become a natural healer, but life took me down another path—into financial services. Now, I own my own business, preparing taxes for 400-500 clients. Read More>>

Amy Elizabeth

There has been many things that led me to finding my purpose. From early childhood I had to learn resilience and how to make my way on my own with lack of love and support from family. Read More>>

Teneeah Joyner

Finding my purpose has been a journey that unfolded gradually, and it was shaped by my experiences and the people I hold dear. I’m a mom to three children, two of them being girls who look up to me. Read More>>

Natrasin

Many things have happened to lead me onto the path and purpose I have today. It all started when I was a little girl. From a young age, I have always been in love with performing arts. Read More>>

Kacy Chambers

Finding my purpose has been a journey shaped by challenges and successes. A pivotal moment was when both of my children were diagnosed with learning disabilities. Although the news was initially overwhelming, it gave me a sense of responsibility. Read More>>

Jonathan-dexter Albert

I believe it found me. I have an older sister who influenced me when we were younger. She used to love to write short stories and illustrations for those stories. We would compete with drawing as well. Read More>>

Yuli Ziv

Finding my purpose wasn’t a straight line—it rarely is. I’ve been a serial entrepreneur for most of my career, building and scaling businesses, and eventually selling my last company. But after that, I reached a turning point. Read More>>

Jasmine Hayllar

I’ve always had a passion for helping people, especially within the medical field. One of my first jobs was as a waitress in a senior living community, which sparked my interest in working with the elderly and providing them with support. Read More>>

Thom Norman

I found my purpose on a London Underground train, of all places. I was sitting next to my partner, both of us tired after work, when she pointed to an advertisement about factory farming. At the time, I was practically living off microwave chicken tikka masala and had never seriously thought about animal welfare. Read More>>

Christine Xu

During my middle school years, I transferred to a private school. In that unfamiliar environment, the girls around me were all discussing topics around brands like Chanel and Dior. I stood there, completely unable to join the conversation. Read More>>

Dr. Irma “elisheva” Diaz

When one refers to purpose in life I have found that people automatically refer to purpose as if there is only one. Read More>>

Elizabeth Carter

I found my purpose last year around February 2024. I had just rededicated my life to Christ through baptism and afterwards my church wanted to interview me in regards to me being an entrepreneur and how Gods people should live independent from world financial systems (9-5) work etc. Read More>>

Gwendolyn Lind

Since I was a kid, I’ve always been interested in many different things. Curiosity has been a constant in my life, and it started early—back in preschool. Read More>>

James Downe

To be honest, it wasn’t a single moment. Finding my purpose didn’t happen quickly…

I started reading at a young age. Right from the get-go, I knew I wanted to tell stories. To delve into unreal realms and immerse myself in the impossible. Read More>>

Neethu Gopal

Leadership is my forte, and I’ve always been fascinated by the psychology behind it. As a child, the ‘organic me’ was full of leadership qualities, but I fell into a societal ‘pothole’—one that often discourages women from being extroverted or bold. I remained in that fear zone for years, never truly trying to climb out. Read More>>

Yolanda Medrano

I found my purpose through navigating my personal trials and tribulations. Along the way, I came to realize that The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly were not random events—they were all essential chapters in the story of my life. Read More>>

Tiffany Glass

I found my purpose when I realized it was different from my passion. I had to learn to listen to my spiritual thoughts and trust the path—no matter where it led me. Read More>>

Valentina Brostean Varga

I found my purpose through creating art because, for me, creating is not just an act of self-expression—it is a way of being. From an early age, I felt an innate pull toward expressing the unspoken, the subconscious, the in-between spaces of reality that often go unnoticed. Read More>>

Aubrey High

Growing up in a close community, growing up as a pastor’s kid and now having been a pastor’s wife for 20 years, I’ve been so privileged to have been invited into so many homes and lives during their most difficult seasons. Read More>>

Lorne Carter

10 FOR 10. I have 10 Interviews on my calendar today scheduled to be hired….STOP if your are impressed with numbers you have failed, these are people not numbers. I understand the need for KPI’s and Metrics. Read More>>

Evonne Young

I found my purpose by going through a very dark time in my life. As a trained mental health therapist, I could help everyone else but struggled to dig my own self out of the pit that I was now buried. Read More>>

Seijiro Nishina

Through my life from very negative childhood to become a psychotherapist as I am, I stopped taking a victim position in my life which created by my negative conclusion of myself as “I am failure” when I grew up and experienced severe abuses etc. Read More>>

Sonia Fregoso, M.a., Lmft

My journey toward healing began in 2006, a year that altered the course of my life. I was in an abusive relationship, experienced an unexpected pregnancy and abortion, lost my maternal grandmother, and became estranged from parts of my family—all while navigating my final year of high school. Read More>>

Jackie Rideau & Cara Randolph

One of our favorite series is Fast and The Furious, which has the legendary Vin Diesel playing Dominic Torrero. One of the most popular fom the movie is “living life one quarter mile at time”. Read More>>

Brittney Wegener

Purpose is a fascinating thing. Society often ties it to a career, as if a job title alone defines a life well-lived. But purpose is so much bigger than that. Some people find their purpose in their careers, but many do not. I was one of those who got mixed up in between the two along the way, only to find her way back. Time will tell. Read More>>

Angelique Skinner

I found my purpose by embracing my gifts and talents. One of my favorite scriptures I live by is Proverbs 18:16—’ A man’s gift makes room for him and brings him before great men.’ This verse has been a guiding force in my journey. Read More>>

Kanika Vasudeva

My life came crashing down after I lost my daughter. I was so crippled with grief and guilt, that I wanted to commit suicide. Every single moment felt heavy Read More>>

Nathalie Garcia

I find purpose in documenting moments as they naturally unfold—allowing people to be fully present while I capture the raw emotions, connections, and energy of the day. I’m drawn to authenticity, nostalgia, and individuality, and my work is about preserving not just images, but the feeling of a moment. Read More>>

Bob Dix

I’ve always been an artist, but early on I followed bad advice and people telling me “you can’t eat paint” even though have had indicator after indicator that I could. But the unknown is scary to people. Read More>>

Elizabeth Palumbi

Honestly, I kind of stumbled upon my purpose. After a car accident in 2019, everything felt a bit… off. I realized life was way too short to just go through the motions, you know? So, I decided to shake things up and started exploring the world. Read More>>

Jenil Mehta

Finding my purpose has been an evolving journey, shaped by both creative exploration and professional growth. Read More>>

Chanel Bresette

From a young age I was obsessed with all things color! I grew up a Lisa Frank gal and I needed all things color in my life. Color is what brought me joy in life. Growing up, I thought it would be so fun to be a “party planner” and get to execute themed parties and basically bring color to my life with my career. Read More>>

Ann Shi

I have found my purpose as a laborer in the arts—through my family legacy and my own creative journey as a curator, writer, and collector. Read More>>

Sydney White

As a perinatal Registered Nurse and Certified Lactation Counselor, I’ve been given the privilege to support new mothers and families through one of the most intimate and transformative times of their lives. Read More>>

Alexandra Dickson

I originally started making dog treats in an Animal Science class at my vocational school in Plattsburgh, NY. For my junior and senior year, I was voted treasurer of the class, and my greatest responsibility as treasurer was to come up with a feasible way for our class to raise money for extra school supplies and of course our senior class trip. Read More>>