How did you find your purpose?

Core to our mission is helping our audience and community reach their full potential and the most important part of reaching your full potential is starting to find your purpose. Below, we’ve shared stories and insights from the community around how various folks found their purpose and we hope it helps you in your journey.

It was a pretty life changing event that forced me to really look within and figure out what truly made me happy. I found it to be the joy I feel inside when one of my students light up from happiness after making a shot or learning a new skill. Read more>>

Courtney Tallman

From my current perspective, I believe my purpose has been an unfolding process. It involved following the breadcrumbs of my desires and longings, and taking action upon them. This journey has been a blend of self-discovery, where I dived into the depths of my being, and from there, taken aligned action. Read more>>

Madison Auerbach

A thought-provoking yet liberating question, one that has occupied my mind for countless years. What is the reason behind my existence? Why was I placed on this planet? Will I fulfill my purpose within this lifetime? Reflecting on my childhood, I always found immense joy in helping others. Witnessing the radiance of their smiles after performing a kind act uplifted my spirits.  Read more>>

Sarah Christine

How did I find my purpose? Man, I mean there’s many moments where I think the universe just started planting seeds. I remember watching Brandi Carlile and KT Tunstall playing for a room of like 30 people and all I wanted to do was hop on stage.  Read more>>

Robin Roi

To begin with, I’ve always wanted to be an artist. In first grade my drawing of a rabbit family (no kidding) was chosen to go on the front door of our classroom.  Read more>>

Dustin Kochel

I thought that I knew my purpose after high school upon attending The Art Institute of Seattle. I was sure my purpose was to be an Audio Engineer. As I faced challenges finding work (or even wanting to find work in that field), and as my mental health struggles began compounding, I began to feel that I had lost any purpose.  Read more>>

Kate Clarke

So, I’ve always known I had a creative spirit. Ever since I was young, I was always doing something in the realm of art, whether it was writing stories inspired by my favorite characters (shoutout to Link and Midna!),  Read more>>

Damilola Adesina

I believe it was my purpose that discovered me. While I didn’t initially foresee becoming a mental health therapist, I always felt a calling to make a difference and assist others in overcoming challenges. I gradually would take small steps towards this goal until it became clear to me what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Read more>>

LuxuRay

My purpose found me when I was a young boy in Brooklyn, New York playing with dresses, shoes, dolls, and materials. I accepted my purpose in 2022 when I found myself going into new low spiritually, physically, and emotionally.  Read more>>

Sharissa Sebastian Deppen

My purpose became clear to me later in my life. When I was in high school trying to figure out who I wanted to be when I grew up, I was completely lost and had no clear path to figure that out. My dad pointed out that I was good at math and science and encouraged me to look into a career in technology, which was the upcoming career field at the time.  Read more>>

David Timothy

My journey to discovering my purpose in music was a tapestry woven with threads of faith, familial support, and personal determination. As a young boy, I stumbled upon the sheer joy of creating music by fiddling with the piano keys in our two-bedroom apartment on the south side of Stockholm and banging on pots and pans on the floor of the kitchen as my mom made breakfast for the two of us. Read more>>

Rita Carswell

There was nothing I was “good at” when growing up but painting and drawing. When I was 21 and graduating from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, I planned on continuing in fine arts until I felt the Lord impressing upon me to graduate with an art teacher’s license, which I attained. I balked at the idea at first, but nonetheless, pursued art education. Read more>>

Sandra Grossmann

I have been working with cats for a long time. They are still considered “second class citizens” compared to dogs. Nutrition and behavior research is lacking behind. We are less aware of the way how cats communicate and they seem to be labeled as the animal that requires less maintenance and is more self sufficient.  Read more>>

Lisa Ireland

My journey in the nonprofit sector began with a personal connection to Hospice of Orleans, where I experienced firsthand the compassionate care provided to my parents at the end of their lives. This ignited my passion for nonprofit work and underscored the sector’s importance in providing essential services to those in need. Read more>>

Renee Damon

I have always had a love for animals, and knew someday I would find the way to have my own rescue. My daughters and I were especially fond of goats and rescued as many as we could. One of my favorite rescues was pregnant when we brought her home.  Read more>>

Josh McBride

I always watched my parents work so hard. I grew up in a very middle class family. I would remember mornings would be a scramble as my father was a contractor and had to be out of the house early, while my mother worked in education.  Read more>>

Maggie Albertson

I have always been a big believer that we, as humans, are meant to work- meant to do what we love. For me, that made it really hard to choose a profession. Mostly because I found myself loving everything.  Read more>>

Hughes Taylor

I had a very spiritual revelation in 2020 that solidified my purpose; performing music. Since I first picked up the guitar, I knew I had a passion for it. It was around the age of 12, when I got serious about learning the instrument, that I knew music would always be an important part of my life. Read more>>

Olivia Kimes

A question that has basically haunted me since I was very little is wondering what my purpose in life is. I spent so much time trying to fathom the idea in a very metaphysical way; why are humans on this planet and why do we have a conscience when other creatures don’t? Sometimes these questions incited fear but just as often they gave me a feeling of delight and smallness.  Read more>>

Tobias Griffin

I found my purpose thanks to a talent show in middle school. I was always dancing in front of a tv at home or In general. One day my school announced that we had a talent show coming up and the only thing that i could think of was dance.  Read more>>

The Hall Theater We create catharsis through theatrical storytelling + conversation.

The Hall Theater was birthed from the very ideas that became our mission; storytelling and conversation. Candid coffee talks between two kindred spirits with shared theatrical roots, shifted into unbounded exchanges around a mutual ambition to create more meaning in our lives and community.  Read more>>

Beverly Mercer

I found my purpose, quite by accident. When I saw on Facebook that 33 puppies were being put to sleep at the Memphis shelter that day, simply because they had a stuffy nose. I ran to the shelter and got 11 of them. All I could fit into my SUV. That was my entrance into dog rescue. Read more>>

Germán Consetti

I was a restless and curious child, I felt that life had something in store for me. From an early age I had an aptitude for the fine arts. My mother took me to my first drawing academy when I was seven years old and I continued my training in various academies until I was a teenager. Read more>>

London Monroe

I love the way music made me feel while recording my first song. It’s fun, it makes me happy and I love hearing friends and family sing along to my music. Read more>>

Marlon Fernando

I found my purpose working in the In a Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist before I became a Personal Trainer. At first training was a hobby. I started my fitness & training journey competing in amateur boxing. It taught me a lot about focus, hard work, and discipline. Read more>>

Clara Gharibo

I’m one of six siblings in my family, and my mom enrolled all of us in dance lessons, turning the studio into my second home. My teachers noticed my natural ability and suggested that with dedication, I could pursue dance as a potential career.  Read more>>

Jamaal Lewis

in all honesty, I found my purpose when I hit rock-bottom. I had nowhere to go no responsibilities no one to lean on, and the only place that I had to look was up. Read more>>

Kelly Hafer

I haven’t always been into fitness, I started out later in life. I struggled with body image issues my entire life. I didn’t have a very good family support system as a young girl, which led to a lot of very negative situations.  Read more>>

Felicia Hopkins

When I was 10, I lost my mom. For the next 24 years, my grandmother filled those shoes for my sister and I. Together, we endured the loss of my stepfather, aunt, friend, cousin, great grandparents, and a childhood friend.  Read more>>

Helen Kachkova

My love story for photography began a long time ago.  I was born in Belarus, in the beautiful city of Minsk.  As a child, my friend and I loved developing film and taking photographs.  I still have many black and white photographs to remember those times. Read more>>

Kimberly Greenwell

My purpose found me! We all have a purpose in life. Sometimes, you have to look for it, and sometimes, it falls on your lap. I didn’t realize how much I loved home construction, remodeling, and design until I started working with the Home Builders Association of Greater Louisville. Read more>>

Kitt Wakeley

I’m huge fan of “finding your purpose” and having a “vision”. When those two things intersect, success falls into place with huge dividends. I always tell people, if “what you’re doing right now is not actively following your vision and purpose, change course and get back on track”.  Read more>>

Shinyoung Park

My business is centered around conscious fashion and making a positive impact on the environment while educating customers about responsible consumption. Creating new products that reflect our Mischievous personality and versatility has been my passion in fashion.  Read more>>

Nyasia Countee

In reflecting on how I discovered my passion, it’s clear that my journey has been shaped by both personal experiences and a deep sense of purpose. At the age of 17, I found myself thrust into the role of caregiver for my terminally ill mother. This pivotal moment not only ignited a sense of compassion within me but also sparked an interest in the healthcare field. Read more>>

Neal Tyler

Purpose is found by putting passion into practice. By trying, failing, and continuing that cycle till eventually you learn enough to succeed. And learn enough to let yourself fail again. Purpose comes from the resolve to better yourself and your craft despite all odds. If you’re meant to do something, you’ll do it. Read more>>

Shalini Breault

My life has led me in all sorts of directions that I had no intention or desire to enter but the tragic event on 9/11 in 2001 changed my heart forever. My heart, as I knew it, would never be the same! I heard a faint voice in my ear that said, “Get out now!” which saved my life from being under the debris from the falling towers.  Read more>>

Donald Durham

It’s easy for me to find my purpose the the results/rewards are so apparent and life changing. Working with students allows me to make an immediate impact and hopefully a life long one as well. For instance the only reason I have the opportunity to respond to this questions and be a part of this is because an amazing former student thought to mention me. Shout out to Michael! Read more>>

Nara Pilgrim Wood

My intention is to create beauty in all areas of life. This is not just a nice thing to say, it is what I do from day to day. It came to me without a plan, because it is what I am moved to do. I daily make ikebana arrangements for our spaces, and for my friends.  Read more>>

Laurel Barrett

I have discovered my purpose in life through giving back to the community and spreading joy wherever I go. It brings me fulfillment and meaning like nothing else ever has.Every act of kindness, every moment spent uplifting others, reaffirms my belief that this is what I was meant to do. Read more>>