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.

LaTasha Crusoe-Rogers

When I was a little girl, my grandmother told me that the doctor’s said I would not make it past one years old. My grandmother introduced me to Christ when I was 7 years old. When I was in my forties, I took a spiritual gift test and it said ministry. I took that test twice and it said the same thing. I knew that the Lord called me to do something more for his kingdom. at first, I can say I was in denial, because I wasn’t sure if he was actually calling me. I was like Joanah running from calling until about a year ago.  Read More>>

Alexa Springman

Honestly, making people smile and laugh. That simple joy makes me feel like I’ve done something good with my words, energy, and being. Read More>>

Andrew Riley

I began my journey in multimedia at the age of seven recording family vacations on my parent’s tape camcorder and was so excited to share the stories of the various people I met. Little did I know at that time I had found my passion: sharing people’s stories. I didn’t seek out people who were notable, but the stories of the people who I happened to meet. That newfound joy carried me into adolescence and into adulthood. Read More>>

Michael Tatmon Jr.

Well actually my purpose found me. I been into sports my whole life. I always envisioned I would be playing professional sports. Although it was apparent eventually that professional sports would not be my path. I graduated with a BA in criminal justice. I thought this would be my next venture but when the economy took a wrong turn in early 2000s and had a recession I was once again forced to pivot. Again I been into sports my whole life.  Read More>>

Laoise Matsumoto

For a long time, I felt stuck in my career options. I studied violin since the age of three, sacrificed time with friends, quit after school activities just so I had more time to practice and improve. From the outside, I purely seemed dedicated, passionate, and had my life figured out. I was convinced myself that this was what I was meant to do. Read More>>

Amy Ellis-Oldendorf

There is a lot of talk in the world about finding your purpose in life and I moved through life without any purpose for a long time. About 7 years ago I found myself in a relationship with someone who started to define my purpose for me. After a few years of someone else defining me, I started to feel restless and an urge to create my own purpose. Through that journey, I realized that finding purpose was not something I could do on my own, but through a relationship with Christ. Read More>>

Mary Finlayson

When I was married many years ago my husband and I weren’t getting along and I was missing the intimacy and connection. When I asked him about it he said I wasn’t very good at the physical part of it. Which sounds terrible but I was excited I just had to learn how to be better at it. I didn’t think it would be hard to, know read a couple of books and we would be back on track. Read More>>

Jennifer Adamson

My purpose didn’t arrive all at once—it revealed itself through both disruption and devotion.

Years ago, I had what most people would consider a dream career. I was consulting Fortune 500 companies, earning a six-figure salary, and climbing the ladder of success. But beneath the surface, I was exhausted, disconnected, and burned out. I was living according to everyone else’s definition of success—and losing myself in the process. Read More>> 

Alexandra Zendrian

When I entered Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia as a freshman, I almost immediately knew I would be an English major, but throughout my first three years of college, I couldn’t figure out how that would manifest itself post college. Throughout my collegiate career, I was a copyeditor for my school’s newspaper, The Hawk, and then in junior year became brave enough to write an article. From there, I got bitten by the journalism bug and realized this would both speak to my writing and editing strengths as well as my desire to help people. (I was constantly reminded as a children that the name Alexandra means “helper of mankind.”) Read More>>

Kate Gilbert

My path to purpose was beautifully unexpected. After founding and running a magazine for a decade, I found myself in that familiar entrepreneurial limbo of “what’s next?” Then the pandemic hit, and suddenly my phone was ringing with friends in full panic mode about moving their businesses online. Read More>>

Amiee Smith

“I found my purpose the moment I realized success wasn’t just about reaching the top — it was about helping others rise. After 25 years of climbing the corporate ladder, leading large teams, and delivering consistent results, I kept hearing the same whisper: there’s more. More impact to make, more lives to touch, more people to empower to step into their fullest potential. It wasn’t a sudden leap—it was a calling that grew louder with every conversation where I saw someone light up with clarity or break through a limit they didn’t know they had. Read More>>

Brian Tseng The SolarBee

I’m the Executive Producer and CEO of the FULL Disclosure Network. The international 2024 FULL Disclosure NOW Conference was a great success in terms of quality of Presentations and word-of-mouth that we generated. This July 2025 will be the next conference and it’s on track for double or even triple the attendance of last year’s inaugural outing. In addition to the conference series, my Team is launching a full online platform driven by positive AI and Web3 technologies, an associated FULL Disclosure Network App, and a FULL Disclosure Movement Cryptocurrency to enrich all those who advance the Movement with our platform. Read More>>

Dorothy Parker-McCray

Honestly, I didn’t really find my purpose – it found me. How many of us are “the strong friend” in the group, or the “strong family” member? The one to whom everyone turns when they are in need, whether that looks like encouragement, support, or a shoulder to cry on. But what happens when the strong friend is down, when the strong friend goes through loss, grief, pain? Often times, we experience some of the hardest and most painful experiences, and we retreat from those who love and care about us.  Read More>>

Ana Patricia Gonzalez

Finding my purpose didn’t happen overnight. It was a slow, almost quiet process built from small moments that, at the time, didn’t seem very significant… but over time, helped me understand who I am and why I’m here.

I grew up in a humble community where many families struggled to access basic services or ensure proper education for their children. From an early age, I found myself helping young children with their learning and guiding families through their children’s early school experiences. I did it with care, without thinking too much about it.  Read More>>

Nidhee Sachdev

My path to purpose was shaped by small moments, deep questions, and an evolving understanding of what it means to show up for people when they need it most.

During my medical training, I was drawn to fields that balanced technical skill with emotional connection. Reproductive endocrinology wasn’t just about science—it was about stories. It was about people navigating some of the most vulnerable, hopeful, and complex chapters of their lives. That intersection—where clinical precision meets deep human need—was where I felt most fulfilled. Read More>>

Yuko Wada

I found my purpose through years of working in the beauty and fashion industry, both in Japan and abroad.
After studying in London, I started doing nails for fashion shoots and shows in New York. I had the chance to work with celebrities, models, and high-end magazines like Vogue and Elle. Read More>>

Amari Berrones

Experimenting with everything I like helped me find what I’m passionate about after 4 years. Not being left with “I should’ve given that a try” has helped me find what I’m best at doing. In my case, floral arrangements. I started with keychains when I first started my business then started to expand and add more products over the years until I eventually got into floral arranging and knew it was what I wanted to do for the rest of my career. Read More>>

Anita Hsu

Funny enough, I was just talking about this with my business partners earlier this week. My purpose has definitely evolved over time.

When I opened my first restaurant, Gezzo’s West Coast Burritos, I was driven by the desire to express my culture and create a restaurant that had a positive impact on the community and the environment. That was my starting point — building a purpose driven restaurant that reflected who I was and what I cared about. Read More>>

Roman Goron

When I was 3 years old, I was diagnosed with selective mutism, an anxiety disorder that rendered me unable to speak or interact in public settings. Although I no longer struggle with using words to express myself today, my purpose follows a thread of expression and creation that started very young, with a necessity to find a means for understanding the world and discovering ways of interacting with it.  Read More>>

Dayton “DAYTime” Page

When it comes to finding my purpose, I wouldn’t say that I went on a journey to find it, as I felt that it was something that was always innately a part of me since I was born. As I grew over time, my purpose in fashion was something that revealed itself slowly. Read More>>

Amanda Johnsen

Honestly, my purpose found me through a mix of life experience and work experience coming together.

I spent years working in HR and operations, and one of my favorite parts of that job was helping employees understand their benefits. Insurance can feel so overwhelming and full of jargon, so it always felt good to sit down with someone, explain things in plain language, and see them leave the conversation feeling relieved instead of stressed. Read More>>

Nicole Edeal

I have always loved helping others. Both organization and number confidence come naturally for me, making bookkeeping and fractional CFO work a great fit.
I have seen so many business owners that are really good in their own area but the books and numbers just baffle them. That’s where I come in. Read More>>

David Swanson

Our governments are openly, shamelessly, proudly slaughtering men, women, and children. Our top government officials are bragging about genocide and nominating each other for Nobel Peace Prizes, while sanctioning courts and international officials for upholding the rule of law or simply for speaking honestly. Finding a purpose really isn’t that hard. The job of a decent person, to whatever extent they are able, given their other moral responsibilities, is to work to end war. Read More>>

Ashly Key

How did I find my purpose? One thing I can say is it took quite a few years to figure out who I was, what I love to do, and the impact I would like to make in someones life.
When I was young, I had multiple examples in my life who taught me that happiness not only comes from home, but it also comes from serving others. I did not grasp this concept until I was introduces to The Rotary Club of Whitecourt in Alberta Canada. The more I got involved with this club, the more I realized that what I was being taught as a child was actually true. Read More>>

Paige Jones

Across every culture and century, storytelling has endured, spoken around fires, carved into walls, and whispered between generations, reminding us that art is not unnecessary; it is what helps us live.

Stories have always been how I’ve made sense of the world. Long before I picked up a camera, I was drawn to the way stories pulled people together. I didn’t know it then, but learning to tell stories became the way I would find my purpose. Read More>>

David Chiorini

I knew very early on that I loved everything to do with music. I just knew that it was good for me and I enjoyed playing as much as I could. Instead of playing video games, my brothers and I would play music. I had the opportunity to play professionally with the Honolulu Symphony after college and it did a great deal to mold who I am. Playing in an orchestra is an incredibly unique experience. I founded the After School Music Academy just over 10 years ago and I have found a great deal of purpose in now giving our version of music education back to the communities that we serve.  Read More>>

Ari Epstein

Finding your purpose can be difficult. It’s something that takes a lot of introspection. You have to be really honest with yourself about the things that move and drive you in life. I think one of the biggest misconceptions about finding your purpose, is that you only have one in life when the reality is, that is not the case. For the longest time, I felt being a musician and putting the art I create into the world was my only purpose in life. Read More>>

Jason P. Crawford

My sister-in-law proposed that she, my wife Cherrie, and I begin a “writing night” because, as creative and intelligent individuals, we probably had a book in there somewhere. I wrote my first book by hand (which I’ll never do again). That was in 2012. I’ve published thirteen novels since then.

Two years ago, after Cherrie came back from her first Superstars Writing Seminar in Colorado, she had so much to say about the people and the feeling of Tribe and family there. That inspired me further, and I decided that I would make a concerted effort toward pushing forward, to putting my feet in the water and making this writing thing into a career. I got my first fiction sales shortly after. Read More>>

Annika

Finding my purpose is/has been a long journey—and honestly, it’s something I still think about every day. I’ve always loved singing and performing, and I felt a strong pull toward the arts. But for a long time, I had no idea how to turn that passion into a real career.
A life-changing accident shifted everything for me. It gave me a new perspective on life and made me start thinking more deeply about why I’m here. Without that experience, I don’t think I would’ve truly believed that music could be my purpose. Read More>>

Adrianne, Rosalyn Headen, Callahan

This is a question I’ve been asked many times, and to be completely honest, I didn’t find my purpose—my purpose found me. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been connected to the arts. It always felt natural, like something I didn’t have to force. My purpose arrived unexpectedly. One day, I simply got up and started this journey—without even realizing I was on one. Read More>>

Kimberly Williams

I found my purpose because I’m passionate about guiding individuals toward healthier lives through GLP-1 medication, helping them achieve their wellness goals and improve their overall health. Read More>>

Charlotte Erikson

Where I found my purpose came from simply doing shows with my friends, since some of the greatest communities I’ve ever been a part of came from theatre. Also, getting to talk to people who saw something I was in & seeing how my performance impacted them gave me an even greater sense of purpose. Hearing someone say that they resonated with my character, or perhaps a certain scene or song I was in, makes me remember how wonderful it is to bring my emotional truth to performing.  Read More>>

Miraca Johnson

FVRD TV is a mustard seed! And its purpose is to be fruitful and multiply—giving creators and entrepreneurs a real shot at being discovered, without all the noise of algorithms and popularity contests. The idea was sparked by faith and a genuine desire to help people showcase their talent/business, no matter how many followers they have or what’s trending. Read More>>

Abby Vaden

Honestly, I think I found my purpose by paying attention to what pulled at me — not just what I was good at, but what I couldn’t stop thinking about. For me, it was storytelling. I’ve always been drawn to real, raw stories of perseverance and people who rise up despite the odds — and I realized that not only did I want to hear those stories, I wanted to amplify them. Read More>>

Nan Zhou

“Don’t worry, there’s a bridge.”
My friend’s voice still echoes in my mind as clearly as it did that afternoon. We were standing at the edge of a shallow creek behind the rice farm. I grew up in a small village in Fuzhou, China, where dragonflies darted across the water’s surface and the scent of jasmine lingered in the air like scattered bracelets. Now that I think about it, summer felt everlasting. Read More>>