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.

Bea Carroll, RDN, LDN, MBA

“I’m here to normalize nutrition—not as a trend, but as a lifestyle rooted in dignity, education, and empowerment.” Honey Bee Nutrition, LLC is built on the belief that everyone deserves access to credible, compassionate nutrition care. As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, I focus on restoring people’s relationship with food by addressing the real barriers, stress, trauma, food insecurity, and misinformation. Read More>>

Catherine Huckaby

I launched Community Positive because we need more people in public service careers and volunteerism. I don’t think the biggest barrier is ability. It’s people not believing they belong at certain tables or thinking volunteering is for ‘someone else.’ We share real paths into public service. Not the sanitized version where everyone has a master’s degree and a perfect trajectory. Read More>>

Rev Melissa Ashmore

As a “Mission-Centered, Church-Without-Walls” we have decided to make the main thing, the main thing. We have chosen to center our energy and resources around our values and not a day of the week. We meet for worship once or twice a month and spend the rest of the time focused on the work of mission and outreach, community development, and justice advocacy. Read More>>

Aryan Bhattacharya

Our project utilizes machine learning and social media to help people understand and flag signs of depression and anxiety. Depression is a condition that affects all types of people from all across the world, but one of the most affected demographics are teens. Read More>>

Shonda Johnson

My business serves the community by providing a welcoming, supportive, and faith-centered environment. With over 34 years of haircare knowledge, God uses me not only as a stylist, but as a vessel to minister spiritually to those I encounter—both inside and outside of the salon. This work is part of my personal ministry. Read More>>

Stacey Cox

At the Texas Center for Educational Testing, we offer comprehensive testing of learning disabilities and ADHD for clients of all ages in a comfortable setting. After the evaluation, the client will receive a full report including test scores, diagnostic impression, academic recommendations, accommodation suggestions, and helpful resources. Read More>>