The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
Andy Richardson
With nearly 30 years in the structural engineering industry, I have had wide exposure across various applications and highly specialized technical expertise. My resume provides experience in nearly any material, building type or structure. Living in the Lowcountry of South Carolina since 1998, I have acquired expertise in both hurricane design and seismic design of buildings. Read more>>
Michael Czepiel
During summer and weekends between ages 13-15, my step father would allow me to help clean up debris from roof repairs and ultimately jumpstarted my extensive construction background. My uncle built custom homes and is where my summer job became a mission to understand every aspect of custom home building. Read more>>
Pamela Nguyen
Here is a more emotional, magazine-feature style version with stronger storytelling: My story began long before I ever became a financial professional. I came to the United States when I was 16 years old, the youngest of four siblings, carrying with me the dreams of a family that had very little. Read more>>
Laura McCall
I was working in corporate healthcare and became exhausted with the increased number of patients, less time and restrictions of insurance. In the fall of 2022, I decided to open a Direct Primary Care practice. In a tiny office, with a computer and furniture from my house, in December 2022 I saw my first patient . Read more>>
Marcus Bennett
Our story started the way many small businesses do—out of a real-life experience. In December 2023, we were planning our daughter’s birthday and decided to book a mobile gaming trailer. Like many parents planning parties, we quickly discovered that the process wasn’t always as smooth as we hoped. Read more>>
Fletcher Corbin
TCSA was started in 2004 when my oldest son, who is now 31 years of age decided he liked soccer best. Read more>>
Asia Harold
I began working for the Forsyth Farmers’ Market in 2019. I grew up in a farming family, we still operate an orchard in southern VA on the NC border. I felt very natural to do a job that allowed me honor my family legacy while supporting food access and local agriculture in my new home of Savannah. Read more>>
Agnes Starczewski
I came to the United States when I was 17 years old with $20 in my pocket and only about 10 days of a place to stay. I didn’t speak English, I couldn’t read or write, and I didn’t understand the culture. Everything was new and very difficult. I started cleaning houses for Jewish families and slowly learned the language and how life works here. Read more>>
Ellen Lanier
My name is Ellen Lanier and I am the owner of Willow Marsh Weddings! I have enjoyed planning and coordinating events since I was a teenager. I started by planning birthday parties, family events, and baby showers for friends and family. In my 20’s, I began exploring the idea of weddings and reached out to a friend who owned a wedding planning company. Read more>>
Sabrina Newby
My story began long before I ever became a candidate. I didn’t step into this work with a title, I stepped into it as a community advocate, a military spouse, a mother, and someone who believes in showing up when something needs to be done. Read more>>
Community Church of Hoboken
The Community Church of Hoboken was founded in 1856 as the German Evangelical Church. Instability in many parts of Europe in the 19th century fueled large migrations. More than 5 million Germans came to the USA, with many settling in and near New York City. The 2nd largest immigrant group were the Irish. Read more>>
Tiffany K
My journey into this work has been shaped by life, healing, and a deep calling to serve. I am a Disciple, a wife, a mother, a survivor of sexual assault and adoption trauma, and someone who has walked through the kind of seasons that either break you or bring you back to God. Read more>>
Erin Gagne
My journey into hormone and longevity medicine really started with my own health. As a nurse practitioner, I was trained in conventional medicine, but over time I began to realize that many of the answers my patients were looking for weren’t being addressed in the traditional model. Read more>>
Adenike Ogundare
⸻ My name is Adenike “Nikki” Ogundare, and my journey into entrepreneurship really started with something very simple — food, culture, and community. I grew up with a deep love for cooking and the traditions of African cuisine. Food has always been more than just something to eat for me. It represents family, celebration, and connection. Read more>>
Sairah Rizvi
Over time, I launched my own website and brand, focusing on high-quality custom name jewelry and beautifully handcrafted pearl Jewelry. My goal is to ensure that every customer feels confident in the quality and craftsmanship of each piece, knowing they are receiving something truly special. This journey has allowed me to build a brand that represents trust, quality, and a personal touch. Read more>>
Nick Stathas
Stathas Racing and Performance was built from a lifelong passion for cars and racing. Nick Stathas started turning wrenches nearly 30 years ago, driven by a deep curiosity for how machines work and a competitive spirit for making them faster and better. Read more>>
