Most of the media often paints all businesses with a single stroke, but in our experience businesses are each unique and so many of them are focused on making the world a better place. We’ve highlighted a few such gems below.

Ashima Giri

When I first started the brand at 17 years old, the only vision I had was: I had felt so lonely in my mental health journey and I knew other brown kids probably felt that same isolation. Growing up in India and coming from a desi background, mental health is often something that isn’t accepted or even talked about openly. Read more>>

Tina Karimi

Having a private practice makes therapy accessible and client centered. I believe that therapy should be high quality, compassionate, and empowering. Being able to provide private consultations and then tailor my services to the specific needs of the client is transformative! Read more>>

Yvette King

Crowned Rentals has always been rooted in community. I’m a proud Long Beach mom, and my family is deeply woven into this city through Girl Scouts, AYSO soccer, school events, and all the little moments that make a neighborhood feel like home. Because of that, my business has never been just about décor. Read more>>

Ryan Hickman

My nonprofit org, Project3R does beach clean ups down our Southern California coastline and leads education events in schools about recycling and taking care of our oceans. We’re so lucky to be supported by all the volunteers that come out and help us pick up trash to make the environment better. Read more>>

Daneyel Walker

Our business contributes to the community in several key ways: 1. Creating a Third Space for the Neighborhood We intentionally built The Mental Bar as a welcoming gathering place in Southeast San Diego where people can meet, learn, and connect. Through workshops, art shows, markets, and community conversations, the café functions as a safe and inspiring environment where residents can build relationships and share ideas. Read more>>

Tara Polley

I created The HauteSheet television show as an extension of my real estate business, to tell meaningful stories that strengthen connection between people, places, and community. At its core, the show exists to spotlight the individuals and organizations doing work that improves lives, preserves culture, and creates positive impact in the regions we feature. Read more>>

Jamie Consolo

Maya Roars is about creating spaces where people feel safe to create without judgment. Art can be incredibly therapeutic and empowering, especially for people who think they aren’t ‘good at art.’ By leading paint parties and creative workshops, I help people reconnect with their creativity, build confidence, and share meaningful moments with others. Read more>>