Not knowing why you are going wherever it is that you are going sounds silly, but so often folks live life without thinking about their purpose. We believe that thinking about your purpose and trying to identify what it might be is one of the most impactful things you can do to level up your life, career, and general level of happiness and fulfillment. Having a sense of what your why is will help you become a better decision maker which inevitably will improve your life. Below, you’ll find some interesting discussions, stories and perspectives around find your purpose.
Diamond Wallace
I found my purpose through family and love of people. Activism was an easy choice because I love people! Activism is all about loving your neighbor, and treating others how you would yourself. Would you struggle? Would you be without? Not ideally, so morally, you help your neighbor that is in that situation. From feeding those without homes, to giving clothes at goodwill. You’re an activist. Read More>>
Makeda Porter
I found my purpose through continuous mistakes or as I call life lessons. After years of working various jobs, completing several post-secondary degrees, and doing what I thought my purpose was, I still felt empty. It took years of working in corporate America to realize each job was only for financial gain, but I was lacking in so many areas of my life. I wanted more, I wanted to make money while doing what I love. Read More>>
Amanda Corrales
I followed only the paths that led me to excitement. When I would talk about creating my nonprofit or even in my day-to-day when I decided I wanted a puppy, I always followed the rush of feelings within myself, that feeling of compulsion to run, to shout at the top of my lungs. The feeling you have when you jump from a tree. I decided to reach out my hand and grab what I wanted. Read More>>
Arianna Salinas
I had a personal need for a healthy replacement for my daily sugar free Red Bull. For over five years, I consumed a can of sugar free Red Bull every day. I knew it was poison, but like the saying goes, the juice was worth the squeezing. Working in the restaurant industry, working the night shift meant my shift started when everyone else’s ended. I needed the caffeine to push through the late nights and long hours. Read More>>
Nichole Thompson
We found a portion of our purpose in Africa. Both, Meredith and I have always had a love for African culture, but it was not until visiting the continent that our passion and our purpose collided. We both knew we wanted to contribute to the continent of our ancestors are for mothers and fathers. With Nichole ‘s love of fashion, and Meredith, love of people, our brand, which produces upscale leather goods, utilizimh locally sourced talent and materials was a natural progression. Read More>>
Carlos Reyes
Finding one’s purpose is a deeply personal and introspective journey. For me, it involved a combination of self-reflection, exploration, and embracing new experiences. I started by identifying my passions, things that truly sparked joy and excitement within me. I explored different hobbies, interests, and subjects that resonated with my core values and beliefs. Read More>>
Tiffany Dnaka
From a very young age, I always loved animals. I knew that I wanted to one day work in some capacity to help rescue animals. However, I would have never guessed that I would be using my artwork to help animals. Read More>>
Marie Sutton
It took me actually digging deep, learning more about myself, overcoming trials, and healing traumas that I realized exactly how I could help people and that was by sharing my story.
A story that I was never comfortable sharing but as I opened myself up to being vulnerable I realized just how impactful and meaningful it would be if more people knew just how far I made it till now. Read More>>
Larrell & Bre Cherry
As a full time photographer, co-owner Bre has always been super passionate about capturing memories. As a family, we were looking ways to supplement our income but we wanted to find something that stayed true to us. The pandemic was a harsh reminder of how quickly things can change and how precious our time is with one another. The photo booth was a way to support our family but more importantly it was a tool to help people capture priceless memories. That is our purpose. Read More>>
Hykeem Brown
Great Question, I can say I found my purpose fully is when I became an adult. I felt like I always knew my purpose but if I’m being honest it’s definitely after going through life more and with the ups and downs. Read More>>
Stille Skygger
Since childhood, my singular desire has been to embrace the path of an artist. Even as an 8-year-old, I found myself irresistibly drawn towards art, as if it held a gravitational force over me. As time passed, I began participating in exhibitions, magazines, and festivals, and I yearned for more. Through my experiences working in various international art institutions, I came to realize that my artistic background could offer so much more to the realm of art organizations. Read More>>
Lena Miladninovic
Finding my purpose has been a journey of self-discovery and passion. As a Woman International Master in Chess, an International Arbiter, and a FIDE Instructor, my love for chess has played a significant role in shaping my purpose. Representing my country in numerous World and European chess competitions has been a source of great fulfillment, has allowed me to connect with the global chess community, and allows me to meet what chess can give, but also what is the huge lack of chess, that point entered me in the one more angle of chess, business one. Read More>>
Veronique Pierre
In 2019, Veronique Pierre, Founder, and CEO established Roses without Thorns, Inc. after her experiences with depression. Pierre’s first experienced the loss of her father at a very young age, followed by her sister’s murder when she was eight months pregnant, and a few years later – the final straw was the loss of her mother, which was unexpected. Read More>>
Amaya Ford-Marrs
I found my purpose through my daughter. When she was almost two, I found myself divorced, broke and not really knowing what to do to provide for us. After spending some time thinking and praying, I decided that I wanted to follow my dreams of going to culinary school and having a career in the culinary industry. My daughter helped me to understand and know that life is not about what brings you down and makes you upset. Read More>>
Famo Musa
In High School, I still didn’t speak English well enough to introduce myself or advocate for myself. That’s when I turned to photography as a substitute, especially since they had an after-school class that taught students to tell their stories through photography. in that class, I learned to take how to take symbolic and representative images to recreate my journey to coming to America. That’s how I found my purpose in what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Photography gave me an outlet when I felt powerless because of language barriers. Read More>>
Dawn Fay
As President of Wonderbound, a nonprofit contemporary dance company based in Denver, I have the privilege of continuing my lifelong passion for dance; which began at the age of three. Read More>>
Taissa and Alexandre Rezende
We always wanted to create jewelry a brand that not only offers aesthetically pleasing pieces but also holds meaning and celebrates the diverse passions and stories that make us who we are. The joy and gratitude that people express upon receiving a Born to Rock jewelry piece is truly transformative to us. Those moments makes us realize the profound impact our jewelry can have on individuals, helping them to connect with their own stories and celebrate their passions. Read More>>
Nana Kwadwo
That’s not easy! Obviously! We have a purpose to fulfill in our lives, and finding out what it is and fulfilling it isn’t an easy feat to accomplish. It is a journey to undertake and not a destination. No one truly knows their purpose unless you’re decided to take on the never-ending challenge in search of it. Read More>>
Crystal Dewars
Honestly, it took me a while, but I realized having a “purpose” in life was not what I wanted to spend my life figuring out. When the recession of 2008 hit, I saw a military commercial on my 12-inch tube T.V. and thought maybe that was my purpose. I did my time with the Marine Corps, but it definitely wasn’t my purpose. When I finished my term, I went straight back into grooming. Read More>>
Daniel Powell
I’ve always had somewhat of an idea of what my purpose was growing up in the church. And that was to be a pillar in the Kingdom of God and a Leader of nations. However, after I graduated from high school and went off to college… I ran from my calling and purpose for almost 10 years. Let’s just say at 22 my life took a turn that I never knew would happen to me. Read More>>
Tim Ager
When you speak to most people, they went to college, have their job, they get married, and they buy the house because that’s what you’re supposed to do. It’s conventional wisdom. Read More>>
Chloe Padilla
I’ve always had a passion for wanting to help people, but growing up in my family gym showed me just how many people’s lives could be touched. When you help someone fulfill their goals, it is so rewarding to be a part of their journey. I watched my dad train people for years, and now, I have been personal training for almost nine years. I love all of my clients, and it’s amazing to be a part of these people’s lives and watch them grow. I’ve always had an extroverted personality, but I love teaching and coaching and watching someone’s eyes light up when they accomplish something new or try something that they didn’t think was possible and succeed. Read More>>
Kailee Lowe
My purpose found me. I’ve always been a giver and care taker by nature. It wasn’t until my first pregnancy I felt the heavy call into birth work. After infertility due to health issues and a very traumatic conception, my high risk pregnancy and all the details surrounding my situation at that time pulled me deep into the throes of birth work even before I realized what was happening. Read More>>
Crxss Bonex
You find your purpose through your passion. When you fall in love with your own craft you fall in love with your own self growth. As an artist you thrive for that growth. Without it there would be no purpose. I found my purpose within the growth of both my art and who I am as a person. Read More>>
Kimm Tha God
I always knew my purpose would be some form of art. Not sure if anybody else had to do this, but in grade school they would administer tests about what career field best fit you, and mine would always be artistic careers. I never knew it would necessarily be photography lol. I actually went to school for Graphic Design, and moved to Atlanta to do music production (two completely different things lol). Picking up a camera just was different for me. Read More>>
Samantha Flores
I have been writing since I was in the second grade. I grew up learning how to type on a typewriter in my grandmother’s office when she worked for a software company in the 90s. I would sit and type away when I spent time with her in that office. That’s where I developed my love for writing stories. I began entering contests in elementary school and won some awards. I remember an author coming into my classroom one day to discuss what it was like to become an author and how I could be one, too. I was enthralled. Read More>>
Derrick Richardson
My purpose in life is solely to serve and help others in life. Many times when people hear, “help others” their mind immediately goes to financial and they feel in order to help others they must be somewhat rich but that is far from the truth. I can’t give an exact moment of when I realized my purpose in life but I’m just glad I did come to terms with it and I walk in my purpose daily. Read More>>
Angel Fabián Rivera
From an early age I’ve put my mind towards the arts. I remember, growing up I always knew there was something different inside me, that never fit in with everyone else. As a young kid, I studied at a very conservative religious school, and arts were barely promoted, everything was about sports, but no arts. After a while I got tired of not having the opportunities to find myself and discover that spark that was glowing inside me. Read More>>
Areona Carter
Over 10 years ago my brother was injured in a football accident causing him to become a quadriplegic. A few years later my mother underwent chemotherapy and survived breast cancer. All while going through these strategic life events my mother became a special education teacher as well as a full-time caregiver to my brother. Throughout the years I have watched my family care for others while going through our own trauma. Read More>>
Migdalia Quintana
I am Christian. I met Jesus 35 years ago when I was going through a time of crisis. I found peace and rest for my soul. Since then God has guided my steps very clearly. I understand that my purpose is to represent Him in His nature and character before those around me. One of the ways I do it is through the art because it was one of the gifts that He put inside me when I was created. That is my assignment inside my purpose for this time. Read More>>
April Morris
I have always been someone that is ok at many things in life, but really great at one thing. This left me in somewhat of an identity crisis at times because I felt I did not have a passion I was skilled in. That being said I did a lot of searching and trying out new hobbies, interests, etc. This constant search lead me to an internship at Herb Pham in Oregon, where you work on their herbal medicine farm in exchange for free herbal courses. After this three month internship I was hooked. Read More>>
Gear Up
Gear Up has always been a team of students passionate about robotics, engineering, and science. Our team participates in the FIRST Tech Challenge competition, a challenge of not only the robot but also the connections made by the team. This leads us to have a drive for sharing. Spreading our enthusiasm for STEM to the community has become central to our team’s vision. Through working with younger students, younger FTC teams, and at public-facing events, we have shared our love of robotics with various people from wide backgrounds. Read More>>
Stephie Red
In my younger days, while working for my father, who is super neurotic and has the narcissist personality, I would get so frustrated and stressed out at work. The way I helped myself to relieve some stress from the work day, was to come home and draw little cartoons about what frustrated me that day. Drawing helps me relax and brings my stress level down. I made up some sketches and started to call these drawings “Working with Dad!” Read More>>
Sueann Badillo
As a NY native born and raised in the South Bronx, I attended an art/design based school in the city and always had a passion for design, It has always been my calling from a young age. Relocating to FL at the age of 21, I fell into the medical field for over 10 years and never felt fulfilled. I knew deep down it was never the career for me and I decided to take a leap of faith after many years with a full career in healthcare and pursue my passion for interior design. Read More>>
Shardel Hodge Matthews
Purpose is an interesting concept. Most people live their whole lives feeling like they never found their reason to exist without the realization that their existence WAS their purpose. I personally took the long road to figuring that out for myself. As a kid, I wanted to be an OBGYN. The idea of helping in the healthcare field and bringing in new life felt like a very purposeful objective. However, after my house fire in 2014 right before my 23rd birthday, my dreams of the medical field burned away with all of my possessions. I remember sitting in the car while the firefighters tended to my family home thinking, “I don’t know what my life is supposed to be about, but it must be pretty great if Satan was trying to take me out.” Read More>>
Adrian Varon
Reflect on your passions: Take time to identify the activities, subjects, or causes that truly ignite your enthusiasm and bring you joy. Reflect on what you genuinely enjoy and what gives your life meaning. Read More>>
Chelsea English
Chelsea, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose? To be honest, I’m not sure if going into makeup was me finding my purpose but it has been something I have always loved doing for people. Read More>>
Holly Veres
Honestly I found it by accident. I needed something to help me with the loss of my mom. My mom encouraged me that I could do anything I wanted. I decided to go ahead and get into beekeeping, I have always had the desire. I found the bees to be very calming and enjoyable; what I did not know is where they would lead me. My bee mentor is also a vendor at a local market and she pushed me right in! So crafting began and doing small markets. I realized I love doing the markets. I quickly learned vendors are like a tight knit family; like a quilt from old jeans, t-shirts, blankets and towels. We all do something we love and enjoy. I found I can be helpful to other vendors with tips and tricks I have learned from others or on my own. Read More>>
Crown Suave
My purpose found me. I know I am here to encourage others and to leave a positive impact. I choose to do that with words of encouragement and through the gift of music. Read More>>
Katherine Rodgers
Unfortunately, February of 2018, I attempted to take my own life. And this is where it all began. Before this attempt, I really had believed that I knew what my purpose was. I believed that I knew what I wanted to do with my life. At the time, I was a devout Christian, attending seminary, and planning my life for a career in ministry. I thought my purpose was to do missionary work. But little did I know that I was so unhappy that it led to the attempt of taking my own life. I hated who I was. I never felt enough or that I was doing enough. Read More>>
Hilary Tobe Mokolo
After a long time of not following the right path for me, I began paying attention to the natural gifts and talents I was given. I focused on how I could develop those talents and find a way to profit from them, making a living. It may sound simple, but I want you to understand that it has been a journey spanning 8 to 10 years of my life. I didn’t grow up knowing exactly what I wanted in life. Thankfully, I have now arrived, and I am determined to stay on this path. Read More>>
Yolanda “Anda” Garza
I cannot say one hundred percent that I have found my “purpose”, rather I believe I have lived a life of discovery, growth, hope and love. I was always good at school and I really craved learning new things. This is how I began the journey. Read More>>
Jerelle-Jarvis Jones
After years of searching for a career where I can be “me”, I finally fell into the floral industry by “mistake.
I was a general manager at the time of a popular restaurant, making the most money I had every made. And I was absolutely miserable! Read More>>
June Arballo
Finding one’s purpose is constantly shifting throughout our life but it seems there is always a general theme that strings throughout our life. For me since I was very young I was always a community builder even as a young child I used to put on haunted houses in my actual haunted garage and I would put on carnivals for the neighborhood. Read More>>
Ashna Malik
My purpose was something, I feel, fell into my lap naturally and it happened without my knowing. I started my journey with art as a dancer and then went on to drawing and painting, which led to explorations with different mediums and my desire to acquire more skills and knowledge. A couple years ago while contemplating about why I was choosing this path and what the purpose for all of this is, I felt an extremely deep and loud calling within in me and that was when I realised what at least a part of my purpose is. Read More>>
Amanda Swanson
I found my purpose through the smiles of all of my clients I have been able to work and collaborate with. Doing photography has become more than just a service and has become a connection to my client’s ideas, the art they create, and moments that they will remember when they’re 30, 50, and 80 years old, and they get to look back on knowing that they had that wonderful time at their wedding or they got to create art that looks straight out of a comic book or fantasy novel. Read More>>
