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.

LeJeune Johnson | Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Therapy Plus LLC is a therapeutic movement! We embody a holistic approach to the idea and concept of therapy. We approach therapy in the context of the whole person: physical, mental, emotional, social, environmental and spiritual. It is our take, that all these working parts impact the person as a whole. We strive to create healthier and stronger communities by enhancing access to mental health services and promoting health and wellness programing to vulnerable and marginalized populations who often lack adequate access. Through the lens of equity, we are driven dispel disparities that often lead to poor health and or mental health care outcomes in black and brown communities. Read more>>

Louisa Campbell | Furniture Artist/ Enterprenure

As a furniture Refinisher I believe my business Is having a great impact on the world, in the sense that I am able to take old and or unwanted furniture that would typically have found it’s way onto the landfill by refinishing or refurbishing them by breathing new life into them and they eventually get a new home to be enjoyed for many more years to come. Read more>>

Nadine Marcelin | Productivity Professional & Small Business Owner

As a black woman with ADHD, it’s a struggle finding productivity products and supplies that feel and work like they were designed with me in mind. We do not all learn and work the same. I aim to bring diversity and inclusion to behavioral management and productivity tools. Office, school, art supplies, and productivity applications are typically designed for the same type of learners and workers, excluding people with different learning styles, working styles, and cultural environments. Read more>>

Tiffany Knight | Founder of Mini Minds Academy

Years ago, a friend and I talked about being able to live and not “ just exist”. Founding Mini Minds Academy (MMA) has definitely made existing more purposeful. At MMA we thrive on helping families, creating community ties and fellowship. As the owner of a small business I quickly realized that relationships are more important than sales. Families need a sense of belonging and support. To create those strong bonds we show the parents of our minis that they are more than clients, they are family. Read more>>

Annastasia Williams | Self-Love & Life Coach

The world is a beautiful place but so many of us have missed out on all the world has to offer because of trauma. We often forget to focus our details towards our growth. Becoming Beautiful has allowed coaching for individuals to find the strives within their own hearts to push forward daily. I help the community put their needs into actions to push for better in all that they do. Read more>>