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.
Taylor Huggins
I’ve always loved art, ever since I was a kid, but for a long time I didn’t see it as my purpose. I struggled with actually making my dream a reality, as many artists do. Read More>>
Samantha Beckton
For me, purpose wasn’t something I sat down one day and decided on—it was something that grew out of my own experiences. Movement has always been my life—I was a professional dancer, an acrobat, a teacher—and when injuries and chronic pain hit, I had to learn firsthand how limiting and discouraging that can be. Read More>>
Zoey Hunter Vick
I think as a child if the 90’s artist kids did not have the options that they do today . Our school counselors just looked baffled as what to say or do with us and the options were so limited .. well you can be a highschool art teacher, architect or advertising? And then they would default to have you thought about the army? Read More>>
Shirley Franklin
I found my purpose by paying attention to the things that brought me the most light, the greatest joy, and that came most organically. The overarching purpose in my wheelhouse has to do with writing. God has given me this gift, and I noticed my love for words and their power when I was very young. Read More>>
Robert Gardner
It was something I came across early on. I had a deep passion for art, drawing specifically. Just the way I could get lost within my imagination. How hours would seem like seconds at times when I was really into whatever I was working on. Likely the purest form of my own expression. Read More>>
Nisa Fiin
I found my purpose almost by accident, during a season when my portrait photography work was on pause. I began exploring abandoned farmsteads across Minnesota—quiet, forgotten places that once held generations of family life. At first I was drawn in by the beauty and mystery of these spaces, but over time, I realized they were more than collapsing buildings. Read More>>
Collin Reynolds
How’s that old saying go? Sometimes you take the long way around to find your reason. I’ve always been into art but I didn’t fall into painting until I was forced to take an alternative mediums class in college (just a basic overview of watercolor, acrylic & oils). Read More>>
Niloofar Faghihi
I found my purpose when I had to leave my country at 18 due to restrictions back home, I got the fortune to live in Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Fashion was the reason for my movement and helped me get out of the country. Read More>>
Aniyah Robinson
So funny enough I’m actively in the state of finding what “purpose” means to me and so far I believe that everyone’s overarching purpose is the same and that is to help and serve others but we all differ because we fulfill that purpose through the gifts that God has given us. Read More>>
Casey Simon
From a very young age, I have always been drawn to capturing the moment. Growing up I would bring a camera everywhere I went. As I got older I started wanting to document moments that were special to others, not just myself. Read More>>
Drea Brown
I graduated high school at a time where you were expected to go to college, obtain a degree and start your career. I attended community college after high school but struggled to find anything that interested me. I ended up taking a semester off and getting a job at a local hospital in the medical records department. Read More>>
Michael Wisdom
I stumbled into my purpose by following what lit me up as a kid. I was the six-year-old lifting a barbell almost as big as me competing in Olympic-style weightlifting, fascinated not just by strength but by how the body works. That curiosity stayed with me through sports, college, and all the certifications I pursued. Read More>>
Julie Ticer
The moment I dipped that bubble wand in the mix, lifted it up and a gigantic beautiful orb of colorful art floated out it changed my life instantly! I had found (or maybe it found me) my purpose. I knew I wanted to share the magic and the power of bubbles to as many as I could. Read More>>
Desirée Ashley
This question is one of my favorites because, truthfully, I thought I had it all figured out at 12 years old. Back then, I was convinced I was destined to be a detective. I loved solving mysteries, asking a million questions, and chasing down answers. Read More>>
Stormy Sage
For as long as I can remember, the question “Why am I here?” kept me up at night. In high school, I would press my mom with questions like: “What are we doing here? What am I supposed to be doing?” It felt like there was an invisible clock ticking, and I was destined for something important, though I couldn’t name it. Read More>>
Cathleen Kuhns
I’ve always been someone who has been a leader. I’ve always had a boss mentality and knew my own business was the best plan for me. As a single mother the workforce is not designed to accommodate being a mother. So many dominos fell in my life that led me to having my own business. Read More>>
Hardik Kumawat
Finding purpose is rarely linear. My own journey started in Udaipur, Rajasthan, where I was raised in a family that valued both education and creativity. Surrounded by art, culture, and tradition, I grew up equally curious about science and expression. That curiosity led me to pursue a degree in Geology and Life Sciences at St. Read More>>
Carrie Beth Winfield
How We Found Our Purpose For us, purpose wasn’t discovered all at once — it was built through love, resilience, and a shared dream. As a married couple, we’ve always balanced each other: one of us the visionary, dreaming up what’s possible, and the other the bulldog, rolling up sleeves and making it happen. Together, that balance has been the heartbeat of everything we do. Read More>>
Kevin Baker
My purpose in life is to leave a lasting impact on people by the time I leave this Earth, and I found that purpose through acting. The crazy part is, I never actually wanted to be an actor. The inspiration for acting came from my two dear college friends, Latika Brown and Kinnedra Johnson. Read More>>
Roslyn Ashford
I knew I wanted to study psychology when I was just 16. I remember overhearing a boy on the bus share that he smoked marijuana with his dad, and it shocked me. That moment lit a fire to understand family dynamics and the ways people heal. I pursued that passion, earned my degrees, and began working as a school-based therapist. Read More>>
Gayle Talabay
I wouldn’t say I “found” my purpose all at once—it has been revealed step by step. For me, it started with something small: picking up a beginner calligraphy kit on a whim. At the time, I never imagined it would grow into a business or a way to serve others. Read More>>
Kim Catanzarite
My mom, in her college years and for many years after, was a serious abstract artist. While I was growing up, her paintings were hung all over the house. I quickly gathered that this artistic quality, which could not be seen but was surely present in my mother, was something of great value. Read More>>
Kelsey Cerrato & Ashley Gonzalez
We found our purpose when we gave our hearts to Jesus! He is our everything and is the center of our business. The only reason why our business scales is because of Him! He is our everything, give me Jesus and you all can have this world! Read More>>
Liz Gipson
In my thirties I sought out a career councilor. I was restless and didn’t feel like I fit any of the career options open to me. At the time I was working in craft publishing and loved the work, but it wasn’t a natural fit. Read More>>
Tehila Ohana
Finding my purpose has never been a straight path. It’s something I’m constantly rediscovering, reshaping, and redefining. But no matter how many times the answer shifts, it always leads me back to one thing: art. Art has been a quiet companion in my life, gently woven into my story by my mother. Read More>>
Lora Bridges
I first began my path to teaching back in 1987 as a new graduate, stepping into a university classroom in Shenyang, People’s Republic of China. I was completely unaware of just how deeply this journey would shape my life and perspective. Read More>>
Melanie Futorian
As a child, I read a book and the character said that she couldn’t leave this earth without contributing artistically to humanity. I remember underlining those words in pencil. I knew then, that was my purpose. (I was dedicated to painting and writing.) About the same time I debated which would be better, To be able to fly or to be invisible. Read More>>
Kai Livermore
For me, music has always been about connecting with people. Whether it’s working with a client or playing in a band, there’s something deeply fulfilling about creating something together — and seeing it resonate with others. Read More>>
