Below you’ll find the stories and lessons of some of the best and brightest entrepreneurs, artists and creatives in the community and how they found their purpose.
Lissa Coffey
This is such a big question! I’ve been a seeker my whole life – I remember when I was very young thinking about this. And I knew my purpose was much more than whatever I majored in at UCLA. I was always in a hurry. Read more>>
Natalka Kolosok
I stumbled into pet photography almost by accident. I’ve always loved animals and photography separately, but it wasn’t until I adopted my rescue dog, Shasta, that I realized how powerful the bond between pets and their owners truly is. Capturing that connection through photography became my passion and purpose. Read more>>
Kimberly Leckey
From a young age, my heart found solace in the act of creation. Whether it was sketching fashion illustrations during library breaks, twirling across the stage in Irish Dance competitions, or meticulously painting my nails with vibrant hues late into the night, I thrived on bringing beauty into existence. Read more>>
YawnyBlew
Finding purpose is a lifelong journey, and I genuinely believe that the ongoing search is what makes the ride so enjoyable. For me, music has always served as a guiding compass, leading me to worlds I wouldn’t have even imagined. I began to truly feel a sense of purpose in my work when I started using my creativity as a means to better understand myself. Read more>>
Dr. Faith Robertson
I hear that question a lot. How did you find your purpose? In actuality, that’s really not how it’s done. In life, your purpose will find you. Wherever you desire to see the most change, whatever problem you’re created to solve, whatever gift, talent, or skill set you possess that will enhance another person’s life, that’s your purpose. Read more>>
Rachek Hadari
Six years ago I have left full and productive life as a fashion designer/educator, following my husband to Boston. On the plane I made a decision “not to do anything I have already done’ in my life. Read more>>
Nathalie Tran
After decades being controlled in some way that I never had to actually decide what I wanted to become growing up, it was a long journey trying to discover myself. I realized that I have many passions and abilities, but I never had to opportunity to tune these all up. I’m first and foremost a cinephile. This will never go. Read more>>
Taylor Gould
I think in order to tell you how I found my purpose, I need to give you the whole story on how my purpose found me. September 2020, I woke up with a tremendous abdominal pain. The pain was something I had never felt before. I remember screaming for my husband to wake up because the pain was so unbearable and I just kept thinking “I’m dying” – but before I get into more detail I should explain that I had been recently diagnosed with PCOS and had gone 6 months without a period. Read nore>>
Dr. Jennifer Hills
The quest to unravel the intricate layers of our purpose became a transformative journey for Krystal Hills and me. Our exploration of self and purpose took a profound turn as we delved into the guiding principles of human design. Read nore>>
Kim Typaldos
I found my purpose in becoming a mother. That experience completely transformed me into wanting to create meaning out of all the little moments I was experiencing. I need to find a way to express the love, uncertainty, excitement, frustration, joy, and the dichotomies of life that seemed to heighten after birthing 2 baby boys. Read nore>>
David McGuire
I grew up along the California coastline. Surfing, playing in the water from a very young age. I have an early love for the ocean. I studied marine biology in college and worked at UC Berkeley for several years. My background, though, was studying environmental health and toxicology. Read nore>>
Rosie Ortiz
I am a believer that many times pain is a bridge into purpose. This is how I found mine. Having had an abortion many years ago at 24 weeks of pregnancy, that I thought I would quickly forget about, taught me that our choices have consequences; many that we aren’t prepared to handle. Read nore>>
JaiNishia Njie Savage
I think it’s important to start with your why. What makes you happy? What brings you joy? What makes you stay up hours at night, researching how to stay true to yourself and sustain those feelings towards your purpose? I think that’s the core of it, and then once you figure that out, it’s easy to flow in your purpose with intention each day. Read nore>>
Javan Plummer
I discovered my purpose through the transformative power of creativity. Guided by a passion for helping others learn and grow, I realized that within the dynamic realm of the industry I’m entering, I can channel this enthusiasm in a profoundly creative manner.. Read nore>>
Mara Lesemann
I didn’t find my purpose until I was in my late 30’s and I certainly wasn’t looking for it. My husband, Carlo Fiorletta, started acting long before we met. From the early days of our relationship, we went to a LOT of plays in black box theaters in NYC, many put up by people he knew. Read nore>>
Tyler Smith
As a real estate agent, finding my purpose wasn’t an overnight revelation. Initially, I was drawn to the real estate industry by the allure of helping people find their dream homes. However, over time, I realized that my true purpose in real estate was about fostering meaningful connections and positively impacting lives. Read nore>>
Jimena Arroyo
Hello, everyone! Thank you so much for having me here! It’s truly an honor to be able to share my story with all of you. I am from La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I pursue my passion as a singer-songwriter. From a young age, I knew deep down that I wanted to create music that was uniquely my own. Read nore>>
Christine Holton
I would love to offer up a series of lived experiences and personal narrative that, in a predictably linear way, creates a recipe for finding purpose and success through grit and hard work. However, finding my purpose in an ongoing, unplanned, experimental and messy process! Read nore>>
Juliana Ruggiero
I eneded up finding my purpose in May of 2022. Here’s a little backround: in January of 2019, two days shy of my 20th birthday, i trgiclly and unexpectedly lost my dad to the advanced stages of diabietes. Read nore>>
Jennifer Abdul-Rahman
My purpose changes with the seasons of life. I started my career as a nurse. As a child, I watched my great grandmother die of multiple myeloma cancer and it sparked a curiosity in me to be a nurse. I wanted to help others the way they had helped her. Read nore>>
Madison Wilson
I found my purpose when I get to witness the amazing memories my dog families experience. Dogs truly become a member of your family so watching my sweet puppies go home is such a surreal experience. Read nore>>
Chantal Convertini
Ultimately I feel like my purpose found me. photography came to me when I most needed it. but I guess it was a mixture of luck and an intrinsic, born-with love for creation. I was always into arts via drawing and painting, my earlierst memories are those drawing next to my working mum. Read nore>>
Fiona Miller
From a very young age I had all these big dreams and the one I was most sure of is that I didn’t want to spend the rest of my adult life when I grew up working for someone else. Read nore>>
Le-Tis Williams
I would say my purpose found me. Lol I’ve always had a business/servitude mindset and knew that one day I will be setting ablaze paths that would be purposeful. My passion always placed me in the center of networking and supporting individuals with their aspirations while pursuing mine. Read nore>>
Ashley Mahoney
I found my purpose at a career day back in high school. Never did I think it would lead me down the unbeaten path it lead me down. My purpose and passions have always been oriented toward family and helping others. Read nore>>
Monika Monk
I was once told that you don’t find your purpose; your purpose finds you. When I discovered mine, it was a time when I was finding myself and navigating my healing journey. The more I started to learn, heal, and grow, the more I wanted to share this knowledge with others. Read nore>>
Sophia Calderon
I love this question. Before I share more about how I found my purpose, I wanted to acknowledge the weight that the word “purpose” carries. As people in general, but specifically creatives, we are often-times asked what our purpose is as an individual and in regards to what we create. Read nore>>
Derek Abrams
I became obsessed with drums at the age of five. I have been laser focused on everything to do with them since. I play drums, repair , restore, build and collect drums. My parents have been extremely supportive since the beginning. I firmly believe I would not be where I am without all of the support and personal obsession. Read nore>>
Gretchen Villegas
I found my purpose when I was serving in the US Peace Corps as a volunteer. I was placed in a village in Suriname, South America, of 600 people without running water, electricity or a road into the village. Read nore>>
Erin Didyoung
Hello, I’m Erin Didyoung and I found my purpose by seeing needs in the community that needed to be fulfilled. There are so many problems that I’m passionate about solving. I wholeheartedly believe that when God puts something on your heart, it’s because he’s calling you to take a stand on that problem. Read nore>>
Dominic Swoopes
With shattered confidence and a heavy heart, I found my purpose through my desire to be a become a better father. In a broken economy, during COVID-19’s introduction, I was a sales consultant for Ford. Read nore>>
Comfort Nyeswah-Wiafe
My purpose found me when I was in high school. My early experiences and surroundings at the time shaped how I wanted to help shift my community. Some people in high school usually choose between a few options of what they want to do or (Be) and then begin the process. Read nore>>
Claire Marie Kohout
This question, “How did you find your purpose?” has been on my mind a lot lately. So much so, I have developed a message for people as I go out into the world as a speaker at different events. There is a larger view to be considered that we don’t always like to look at, which is that our purpose is to BE Ourselves. Read nore>>
Amir McCall
I’ve found my purpose in life through a series of trial and error. As a teenager, I explored different creative outlets looking for the one I was drawn to the most, never scared to try new things. I was a jack of all trades, mastering photography, modeling, engineering, production, and more. Read nore>>
Heather LaFond
Discovering my purpose has been an ongoing journey filled with twists and turns. Looking back, I see how even the challenges and setbacks served a purpose by shaping me into who I am. I used to think my purpose was to help others improve their physical health and fitness. After overcoming my own struggles with alcohol addiction and losing 100 pounds, I felt passionate about guiding others on their wellness journeys as a personal trainer. Read nore>>
T.M. Murphy
I think my purpose found me or at least it was engrained in me at a very young age. I was fortunate to have had two parents that loved to tell entertaining stories at the dinner table to their six kids. I learned my love of storytelling while eating spaghettios or being tucked into bed. Read nore>>
Ana Ruiz
I was 33 years old when my life changed forever after I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. At the root of my dis-ease was unhealed childhood and adult trauma. That led me to a healing journey for the next 18 years. I realized I was living my life purposeless, feeling disconnected from myself and others. I felt scared, alone, and empty inside most of the time. Read nore>>
Claudia Brade
I would say that being a calligrapher and starting my own business is my purpose professionally. With that, I did find my purpose, but I think more of it as my purpose found me. I never planned on the career I’m in now; I didn’t even know that being a calligrapher could be a full-time job. Read nore>>
Brittany Lawson
I have always been pulled towards artistry. From the early age of eight, I was enrolled in private art lessons. This is where I was first introduced to drawing and painting. Fast forward to high school, where I was enrolled in the visual arts program at DuPont Manual, in Louisville, KY. Read nore>>
E’mani Maverick
I found my purpose at a young age it was easy for me having a beautiful woman of a role model to follow after . I want to be the type of difference she was in my life . My mom was so well known and devoted to her spiritual side and bettering herself. Read nore>>
