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.

Rachel Wansker | Actor, Clown, Puppeteer, Educator

Joy. I am a great believer in joy and the virtues it brings. One of my favorite authors Brene Brown says that, Joy is a positive attitude that comes from feeling connected to yourself. She also says that joy is the most vulnerable emotion we can experience. and , “If you cannot tolerate joy, you start rehearsing tragedy.” Joy is so terrifying and so deeply vulnerable, it requires defending and nurturing through love and care. So the audience or student may feel a deep connection with themselves and others. Read more>>

Lilly-Ana Davila | Small Business Event | Latina | Teen Entrepreneur

My business is community based. It is a small business event to help motivate, grow, promote, and create small businesses in the community. My business helps many people in our community by providing an opportunity for small businesses to promote themselves to the community. This helps generate more businesses around the area. It is an opportunity for these small businesses to generate sales and customers if they don’t have a brick and mortar store. Read more>>

Kensington Grant | Your Real Estate Pro

As a Real Estate Agent, it is my duty to educate and help people build wealth through real estate. Owning a home should be viewed more as a reality than a dream. My goal is to help close the homeownership gap within my community. I want people to know that the journey to homeownership may be challenging, but it is not impossible. Housing is one of the top necessities in life, therefore it is important to me to help as many families as I can to own their own home. Read more>>

Kiah Lyles | Transformational Leader, Master Barber/Instructor

Being able to have those one-on one conversations are the things that impact my community. We have those real conversations that makes one stop, think, and look within in order to “Own Your Brokenness.” . My mission is to empower, encourage, enlighten, and to shift mindsets in order to provoke change. Read more>>