One of the most rewarding things about getting to know so many entrepreneurs is seeing first-hand how many of them are focused on so much more than just financial results. So many of the folks we connect with are focused on having a positive social impact on their community or the world at large. Check out some of these amazing folks below.

Adrianne Hillman | CEO/Founder, Wife and Mother

Salt + Light’s mission is to cultivate community by providing dignified homes, jobs, and healing for our neighbors experiencing homelessness in the Central Valley of CA. Our organization’s values— dignity, radical hospitality, compassion + love, abundance, cultivating community and belonging— are central to our work. Our organization embodies our values and utilizes them as a lens for our service and program work with the community and specifically with people experiencing homelessness. Headquartered in Visalia, Salt + Light was established in 2019 to serve neighbors experiencing homelessness in Tulare County. Read more>>

Lynn Wyndham Morris | Principal designer for Entirely Design

As an interior designer I have tremendous impact on the community. My completed remodel projects have been featured in local and national publications and on home tours. The selection of materials and products matters in how that design is executed influences the viewers. First and foremost is use of materials. I consider sustainability in both the design and in specifying the products that are used in all client projects. Those decisions have a huge impact on A) what comes out of the home and what goes into a landfill, and B) the impact of those materials in the future. Read more>>

Hannah Hoenig | Owner of Sweet Celebrations by Hannah

In everything I do in life I really try to be as nice and understanding as possible. Along with working in other fields I have always had a second job working in the service industry and there were times that I would get extremely burnt out. Some days I would leave work so angry due to people’s treatment, attitude or poor tips. I had a mental shift one day where I told myself “I have absolutely no clue what is causing this person to act this way. Perhaps they have something terrible going on in their life. Maybe they can’t afford to tip much more at this moment but coming out is helping them feel better on this day” Once I had that shift in my head, everything changed and I felt as though rather than being irritated by them I felt like I played a small part in making their day/ experience better, in return making me happy. I really try and hope I make all my customers feel that way. Read more>>

Rose Wheel | Meditation, Breath-Work and Sound Bath Facilitator

There is something so powerful that happens when we come together in community to share moments of breathwork, meditation, sound and even silence together. My personal opinion is, we are so much stronger as a community therefore when we choose to upgrade our vibration in community it happens on a much greater scale. We are after all tribal beings and thrive in community settings. We are meant to lean on one another, support one another and grow together. Read more>>

Melanie Moore | Health & Wellness Advocate – Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

It is no secret that health and wellness is a focus that can be life-changing for us, I mean, that’s a given. But specifically, my goal is to reach those in my own community and those closest to me with education, goal setting, and motivation. I live and lead from a mindset of whole-body wellness: mind and body; physically, mentally, and even spiritually. It takes all three of those aspects functioning at their highest capacity to allow an individual to truly thrive. That concept is actually how I decided upon the name for my business, The Body Quarry. Whole body wellness starts from the inside out. Read more>> 

Cara Erangey | Astrologer and Intuitive Guide

When people are on a journey of self discovery they are ready to make a change in themselves. Once the door gets cracked open, there is often a floodgate of healing that takes place. I help people get a different perspective on the experiences they are having and it helps them make decisions to ultimately better their lives and therefore bettering the lives of those around them. Read more>>