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.

Ashley Morawski, MOT, OTR/L, BCP, CFT

At Tiny Tots Therapy, supporting our community means more to me than just providing therapy sessions. It’s about building real relationships, supporting families where they are, and creating spaces where children feel safe, understood, and celebrated for exactly who they are. My approach to therapy is play-based, child-led, and neuro-affirming. Read More>>

Shireen Arora

In winter of 2024, I attended a science camp, hoping to immerse myself into the world of biotechnology skills and enhance my research skills. There, I met a deaf student who was equally passionate about research and science. As the camp progressed, however, the student became increasingly discouraged due to the lack of translation into American Sign Language (ASL) and lack of educational resources. Read More>>

Beth Freese

My work is really about helping people feel better in ways that extend beyond the therapy room. When someone starts to feel more regulated, connected, and grounded in themselves, it naturally shows up in their relationships, their families, and the way they move through the world. That kind of healing has a ripple effect. Read More>>

Mariel Watt

The Pinal County Historical Museum provides a community space to discuss local history and beyond. It creates an atmosphere that sparks curiosity and connects people to Pinal County’s past, present, and future. Time moves differently here! Read More>>

Kikin Ucelo

At Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix, we help build stronger people—mentally and physically. Every journey has a beginning, sometimes a challenging one, but with consistency, discipline, and the right guidance, incredible growth can happen. Our mission is to help shape confident individuals today who will become the leaders of tomorrow. Read More>>

Lisa Schnebly Heidinger

While podcasts are glutting the market, there hasn’t been one to Celebrate Arizona through the voices of people who love Arizona, and it’s a joy to bring in guests from so many different backgrounds, with different areas of interest, perspectives, and a shared love of the state. Read More>>

Esmeralda Peralta Aroz

At our core, MamaCitas is about creating spaces where women—mothers, entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals—can be fully seen and supported. In a world where so many women carry the weight of work, family, and ambition quietly and alone, MamaCitas brings them back into community. Read More>>

Rhea Woodruff

My business exists to help people function better in their lives emotionally, mentally, and relationally. When people are overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying unresolved stress or trauma, it doesn’t just affect them it impacts their families, their workplaces, and their communities. Read More>>