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.
DJ Zapmar
Finding my purpose as DJ Zapmar came from a mix of passion, culture… and connection. Growing up around Latin music and vibrant community gatherings, I saw how music could instantly shift the energy in a room and bring people together. That feeling—seeing people light up when the right beat hits—sparked something in me early on. Read More>>
Neveen Albediwa
Getting diagnosed with breast cancer was a wake-up call. It forced me to face the possibility that I might not have much time left, and that kind of fear makes everything in your life come into sharp focus. I started doing deep soul searching—and praying. I asked God to show me why I was still here. Through prayer, I started getting answers. I was reminded of what made me feel alive as a child: music and comedy. I used to love impersonating people, and my mom would light up every time I did it. She was my biggest fan. Read More>>
Callie Byerly
For me, Move Club San Antonio started with a personal journey. I was going through a time in my life where I needed healing—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Movement became my medicine. Walking, breathing fresh air, connecting with others—it grounded me and gave me clarity. But I also saw how many people in my community didn’t have access to safe spaces for fitness or support systems for wellness. Read More>>
Melicha McKenzie
After years of working just to pay bills, I realized that I wasn’t happy. I knew that when I was in my suite, doing hair, I was most comfortable because I get to interact with people and build connections. There has been so many times my clients would tell me they feel so comfortable with me and they get excited for their appointments. Most of my clients are moms and as we know being a mom is a full time job in itself and taking that time away is very important. Making these connections and building a space where I can help people feel more confident and be able to unwind after a hard day is what I call the good life. Read More>>
Skylar Ware
It was 2019 and I was in the office of my community college guidance counselor as she asked me what my plans for the future were. I told her that I was thinking about becoming a high school English teacher, and all seemed fine as we went through an aptitude test.
But then, she gestured toward the test results on her monitor and told me, “Something to note- you scored a lot higher in creativity than my teachers typically do.” Read More>>
Tammy Paine
I’ve had a natural gift for massage since I was a teenager. Growing up, I was always giving my dad massages—he regularly asked me to work out the knots in his shoulders and help ease his pain. I also found myself doing the same for classmates in school.
From early on, I knew I wanted to pursue a career focused on helping others. After spending time volunteering at a local physical therapy clinic, I realized that path wasn’t the right fit for me. Instead, I decided to become a certified athletic trainer. Read More>>
The Movement Project
We each found our purpose through our own unique journeys in the competitive dance world. While competitive dance is often seen as a tough, high-pressure environment—and we’ve all faced our share of challenges growing up in it—it also shaped who we are today.
As adults, we’re deeply passionate about creating a positive, non-toxic space in the dance community. We truly believe that a healthy, supportive environment can exist right alongside the discipline and drive of competitive dance. Growth, commitment, and positivity don’t have to be sacrificed for excellence—they can fuel it. Read More>>
Cara Johnson-Graves
I found my purpose by reconnecting with who I was before the world tried to tell me who I should be.
From a young age, I was drawn to stories, characters, and colors that reflected life in bold, vibrant ways. But what I noticed even more was the absence—of representation, of affirmation, of kids who looked like me in the books we read, the shows we watched, and the products we bought. That gap stayed with me. It turned into a question, and eventually, that question became a calling. Read More>>
Monica Tyson
I find my purpose in being able to give back to humanity through my work in estate sales. Each sale tells a story, offering a window into someone’s past, values, and legacy. Helping families transition during emotional times gives the work a meaningful, human-centered dimension, and becomes more than transactional in a sense. Read More>>
D-Win
I discovered my purpose not by chasing it, but by allowing it to unfold naturally. From the moment I stepped into the 7th grade, there was an undeniable clarity—I was born to be a rapper, a visionary, a creative force. It wasn’t something I had to manufacture or force; it flowed effortlessly, like it had been living in me all along. Songwriting and performing brought me a sense of peace, a sense of home. I believe that when you align with your soul’s calling, everything else begins to align with you. Read More>>
Deangela Threatt
A few years ago I went through a crisis. I didn’t understand who I was, what, I wanted out of life or what I wanted to be. I found myself questioning the universe on what I was put on earth for. Shortly after, I started watching motivational videos on YouTube and came across this amazing speaker named Evan Carmichael who had started promoting his book called Built to Serve. Once I read this book my purpose in life became crystal clear to me. I was put on Earth to help and serve others. Read More>>
Ellen Komaromi
In retrospect, I would say that the journey to discovering my purpose began with my own healing journey. When I was in my early 20s, I embarked on an inner quest of understanding myself, my experiences, and my conditioning. It’s been an ongoing process of removing the protective mechanisms I have had in place and getting really honest with myself and those around me. I have explored modalities like yoga, meditation, EMDR, breath work, and somatic therapy for my own healing. Read More>>
Stavros Vakis
I was seventeen when my guitar teacher took me to the music school’s “recording suite.” It was an old closet that they had converted to start teaching production classes, and I was the first student to try it out. It had a single microphone, a small interface, and my teacher’s old laptop. He sat me down, opened a DAW, and showed me how to hit record. That moment completely changed the trajectory of my life. Read More>>
Kai Sill
Life should be fun, right? At the same time, life is hard… Things often don’t go as planned, life is simply unfair, there is a lot of negativity, and at times, it’s easy to look at everything and say, “fuck it… What’s the point…” It’s also easy to think about and daydream about changing the world, or what you/I would do differently, or what they/he/she should do, but to actually take that risk and do or try something is terrifying… Read More>>
Susan Magestro
It is more that my purpose found me in ways I never could have predicted. You see, I am a criminologist who works with young people and their families on some of the worst days of their lives. I work throughout the United States and countries in Central America. When others are running away from the rage and violence, I run in. This was not a planned life I created, It found me, molded me and I made the choice to go with it. Read More>>
Naomi Wilson
I feel like my purpose in life when it comes to music has always been there. I started out playing piano and violin as a child and loved immersing myself into music when there was nothing else to do. As I got older, I started to add other extracurriculars into my life like soccer, track and film creation/editing. Music came back into the forefront of my life once I got to college. I started songwriting to help me get through some tough moments. From there I made friends with other musicians and vocalists and realized I felt at home. This is what I am meant to do. Read More>>
Dr, Quendrida Whitmore
I discovered my purpose during my coaching certification journey. That process pushed me to explore my core values, specifically, what truly mattered to me, and I realized those values pointed directly to my purpose.
My purpose is this: “I’m the eagle that meets you where you are and helps you get to where you want to be.” It’s a metaphor that reflects vision, people, and service, meeting people with empathy, then helping them soar towards their goals. Read More>>
Elisabeth Stitt
I’ve always been super lucky in that I have always known what my purpose here on earth is–and that is to make the lives of children better. Starting second grade I spent my recesses tutoring the Kindergarteners. Fourth and fifth grade I was a mother’s helper, and by sixth grade I was babysitting at least 3 nights a week. High school saw tutoring and working with a girl with Down Syndrome on her gross motor sklls and by college I was a counselor teaching German at a summer camp in Minnesota. That lead to twenty-five years of teaching, which in turn lead to parenting coaching. Read More>>
Brittany Johnson
Purpose is such a layered, evolving concept. For me, it hasn’t been a single “aha” moment or clear-cut destination. It’s been more of a gentle unfolding. I’ve come to see purpose not as something you chase, but something you grow and lean into, season by season, as you become more of who you truly are. It’s a gift, waiting to be unwrapped — layer by layer. Read More>>
Monica McNeal
Grief has a way of reshaping our lives in ways we never expected. When I lost my son—a 19-year-old U.S. Marine killed in Afghanistan—I found myself searching for meaning, for purpose, for a way to navigate a world that felt completely shattered. He was my only natural son, and losing him left a void that words could never fully capture. But through that unimaginable pain, I found a new mission: ensuring that families who endure this kind of loss are never alone. Read More>>
Chris Ramirez
I found my purpose with training dogs back in 2015 when I joined a Veterans Service Dog community that helped me go through training with a dog that they paired me up with. My dog Korra, and I went through roughly 1 and 1/2 of training to be certified together. Throughout that time, Korra has taught me so much about myself that I didn’t know I truly struggled with. Taught me patience, self control, mind over matter, love, and provided me a lot of motivation. Read More>>
Janice Wilson
Finding My Purpose Through Grief: A Journey from Heartbreak to Healing
I never imagined that my life’s purpose would be born out of such unimaginable heartbreak. Five years ago, I lost my 21-year-old son to fentanyl. That moment shattered my world, and I found myself in a place of deep grief, desperately searching for healing, connection, and meaning in the midst of my pain. Read More>>
Enjelle Mitchell
Honestly, I found my purpose by just living life and paying attention to what kept pulling at me. I’ve always been someone who loves helping others and using my voice to speak up about things that matter. When I started doing activism at 16, something just clicked. I realized that using my talents, whether it is writing, singing, or organizing, to uplift my community was something I not only enjoyed but felt called to do. Read More>>
Dani Toralla
I was so lucky to discover my passion for singing when I was just 6 years old. In fact, I needed a little help from my parents, to guide me to that discovery. My mom heard me sing one of the songs from her CD that was playing in the car while I was sitting in the backseat. She slowly turned down the volume of the radio to see if that nicely in tune little voice was mine. She was so surprised that I could sing with such grace and being aware of the pitches and rhythms. Read More>>
Jillian Morris
I fell in love with the ocean as a young child. When I was 5, I told my parents I wanted to be a marine biologist. As I grew older and started to pursue that career, I saw some incredible places and animals. I wanted to figure out a way to translate and share my ocean experiences with others. I wanted people to understand how important and incredible sharks and the ocean are. I visited many classrooms and did talks for kids, and always walked away feeling more inspired and hopeful. I reflected on this and realized how much this was what I wanted to do. Read More>>
