We are so inspired by the businesses in our community because of how many of them are committed to helping to make the world better than it is today. Check out some great businesses below and how they are helping others.

Ahmad J. Naous Ph.D,CPSSE | Global Education Influencer

Stratexology, founded by Prof. Ahmad J. Naous, aims to create a positive impact on the community and the world by promoting a business model focused on shared value. This means businesses shouldn’t solely focus on maximizing profits but also consider the well-being of their stakeholders, including employees, customers, and the broader community. Read more>>

Adey Getachew | Kushite Mystic, Shamanic/Spirit Healer, Medium, Clairvoyant, Transition Spiritual Doula & Founder of Ori Naga Energy Healing Technique

Social Impact has been the driving force of motivation for every business I have created. Being passion driven is one motivation factor, yet I realized young that community impact driven work is where true joy expands. In the service of others, I have cultivated not just a secure foundation to be able to provide for my sons as a single parent, or just the fulfillment of exploring my talents and gifts, but collectively planted seeds to grow and heal community, with world impact in vision. As a child care provider for twenty three years and an indigenous Kushite/Ethiopian Shamanic (spirit) Healer, I have had the blessings of transforming lives directly in our community through soul work. Interjecting compassion, nurturing and spirit to the full spectrum needs of our community, from giving infants in my care their first spoon of solid foods to guiding elders in hospice care through their last breath. In every aspect of my businesses is the act of service. My work chose me. I founded Spirit of the Nile to offer life transformative and accessible spiritual healing to my community and the world (with the inclusion of international clients). Whether, suffering from sexual abuse, PTSD, incarceration, depression, physical illnesses or spiritual afflictions, I have offered hundreds safe, compassionate and powerful healing, which in reciprocation, transmutes their trauma into positive energy to out pour into the world. I later expanded to launch in addition to my child care and Spirit of the Nile Shamanic healing, Ori Naga Energy Healing attuning, which like Reiki offers people the activation and teachings of energy self healing techniques in the image and lineage of African origins to educate and restore representation and empowerment to melanated people through holistic arts. Read more>>

Jason Temple | Artist

The name of my business is PACASSA, which is an acronym for “Perfecting Any Craft Accessible So Success is Achieved.” I firmly believe that every individual has the potential to reach their full capabilities by pursuing their passions. Our mission is to encourage individuals to courageously explore various crafts, despite the challenges they encounter daily, and leverage them to attain success and realize their aspirations. Read more>>

Sathya Callender Wilson | Founder/CEO, Domestic Violence Advocate, Author, Mentor, Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient, Marquis Who’s Who Recipient, Proclamation Recipient

My business, Scars of Survival Inc and Scars of Survival Magazine helps the community by providing resources needed to assist families in becoming self sufficient after surviving domestic violence. We also have cultivated a safe space for survivors globally to share their stories of triumph and inspiration. Read more>>

Giona Jornae | Cosmetic Influencer

Jornae is devoted to enriching the communities daily life through self-care. As a luxury self-care brand we help women believe in the necessity of prioritizing oneself and starting their self care journey . We are committed to embracing women of all shapes and sizes. We create body care products that not only smell good but helps anyone with dry skin stay moisturized throughout the day . We want to remind our audience that every day, you come first. “I want women to take their time with themselves and pour into their cup first.” Read more>>

Lindsey Pickard | Gardener

Our native plant nursery in Northeast Florida addresses critical environmental challenges caused by rapid development in Nassau County while fostering community engagement and economic growth. By specializing in native plants, we contribute to biodiversity conservation and habitat restoration efforts, while also serving as an educational resource for sustainable landscaping practices. Through community engagement initiatives and partnerships, we promote environmental stewardship and support the local economy. In essence, our business not only helps preserve local ecosystems but also empowers individuals to make a positive impact on the environment. Read more>>

Freddie Milons | Designer & Mental Health Advocate

3L3M3NT Pieces aims to make a positive impact on the community by promoting mental health awareness and self-expression through fashion. Our brand seeks to empower individuals to embrace their unique identities and creative spirits. Through thought-provoking designs and messaging, we strive to foster a supportive community that values inclusivity, authenticity, and personal growth. Additionally, we actively participate in initiatives and collaborations that promote mental health advocacy and contribute to positive social change. Read more>>

Stephanie Townsend, LMSW, CCTP, ART Practitioner | Trauma Therapist

I find this question a little amusing because most people who go to school to be social workers have a need or a desire to change the world, and most of the education we get is how that simply isn’t going to happen. Instead, we change the world through education, collective action, and the merging of macro and micro changes. I personally believe I’m helping my community through my own story. After a few traumatic events in my teenage years, I started therapy for the first time, which gave me space to say hard things, practice regulating skills, be validated, and practice living in my truth. I think that I’m a better person because I’ve been to therapy. I’ve often said that my being a therapist is largely a “paying it forward” career and that if I could give people some version of the healing I received in therapy, it would have all been worth it. Change at a micro level can be hard to see but each person who engages in therapy walks away with more coping skills, better emotional regulation tools, increased self-worth, and an overall sense of healing. A lot of the hurt, trauma, and betrayal we run into in our lifetimes are often because the people who hurt us did not go to therapy themselves and continued the cycle of abuse. My business and my being a therapist allow me to engage in the stopping of the cycle of abuse by helping people see that they can live a life that they love and are comfortable in. The more people who experience those things, the better and healthier the community that you and I live in. Read more>>