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.

Taylor Smitherman | Aspiring Actress, Singer, and Golfer

I love to act and sing because maybe it can help someone out there who might be going through a tough time. I know that it always helps me to hear or watch something that is happy or funny and uplifting. Maybe I can be that for someone when I sing or act. It’s also really cool to play a part where I have to learn something new like with the script and topics in the dialogue. Maybe someone watching a movie or tv show that I’m in will learn something new too, and find it as cool as I do. Read more>>

Sara Hartman | Event Manager & Coordinator of The Peace Of Mind Expo

Our Peace Of Mind Expo was created with the idea to have an event where the community can come to gain knowledge, experience holistic & wellness modalities and be immersed in a like-minded community in the Atlanta area. Read more>>

Koddi Dunn | CEO, LOVE Mobile Inc.

As a mom of 7 in a blended family, my husband Wade and I have had many kitchen table conversations about the state of the world, and what could we do to make things better for our children. It was during one of those conversations several years ago, that I asked him a pivotal question. Without much lead way, I turned to him and said, “What is something that we could do, that brings together a service that everyone needs, but we could leverage as a tool to give back?” I saw his face light up as those words hit the air, and ten minutes later – we were talking through the concept of LOVE Mobile, The Cellphone Company That Gives Back. Read more>>

Danielle Tate | Illustrator, Graphic Design, and Storyteller

Through fun, custom illustrations, and graphic designs, I bring a lens of diversity to an industry that often does not share the stories of people of color. I hope that through my work, I am giving a voice through my art to those who have unique stories to tell. Mostly, my clientele ranges from illustrating books for African American teachers and mothers to corporate design projects and illustrating for studios and companies. Read more>>

TreNise Holloway | Chief Executive Officer

Beginning New Outreach is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Our focus is to help encourage, empower and educate economically disadvantaged and at-risk families in the community. We meet families in their place of need and not just assist them in that need, but then we provide educational resources to help them build a brighter future. We provide the following four programs: 1. Food resources for food insecure families 2. Clothing resources for homeless and juvenile justice involved individuals 3. Educational training to youth regarding preventing teen pregnancy, preventing drinking and drug use, preventing bullying and increasing college and career readiness. 4. Family and Community education programs educating parents with budgeting skills, mental health training, communication and parenting skills training. We care for the community with compassion and love and are passionate about helping and providing for the community. Read more>>

NyBriah Gudes | Life coach | Expertise- Youth purpose coach

When I had the opportunity to become a life coach I became very excited because the obstacles I overcame would soon be obstacles the next person could overcome as well. My business will make an impact on the community and the world because it’s about knowing what the bottom feels like and the journey to the top. People desire to be heard, supported and encouraged and in my business I strive to do just that. Read more>>

Ashley Marissa | Speaker, Author, TV Personality

My organization, I AM ENOUGH helps women and men to be fully aware of one’s ability to strive in life. To encourage others through life testimonies and provide techniques on how to overcome obstacles. Read more>>

Gaetan Collaud | Artist

All my music are inspired from my Haitian heritage. Sharing this to the world brings awareness to a part of my country that the world know so little about! Read more>>