After spending 17 years in the corporate world, Pamala Flugence made a bold move. She stepped away from the familiar and launched Let’s Create, combining her passion for creativity with her love for thoughtful gift-giving. What started as a leap of faith quickly became a purpose-driven business that brings people together and builds something lasting.

After a decade at Kellogg, Jimmy Sorrells found himself at a crossroads. Laid off in 2019, he made a decision that would reshape not only his career, but the way businesses connect across his community.

Christophær Alexander never set out to be a stylist. In fact, his path to fashion began in a gym during the pandemic. Someone complimented his outfit, asked if he was a stylist, and sparked a fire in him that would change everything. That simple moment of encouragement lit a new passion and gave Christophær the clarity to pursue more than what he had settled for. In November 2023, Christophar Divo Atelier was born. It was a leap of faith, a declaration of purpose, and a new chapter rooted in self-expression and transformation.

For Katrina Hobley, cleaning is more than a task. It is a way to bring order, safety, and peace of mind into people’s lives. She founded East & West Coast Cleaning after recognizing the need for dependable, detail-focused service in high-traffic spaces like medical offices and short-term rentals. Her commitment to doing meaningful work and building something of her own has become the foundation for a business that reflects her values, her work ethic, and her heart for helping others.

Mike Cannon’s journey didn’t start with a fleet of trucks or a detailed business plan. It started with a lawn mower trailer and his mom’s old Ford Explorer. What began as simple local furniture deliveries quickly turned into something bigger. “People kept asking me to do larger and larger moves,” Mike says. Over time, those requests transformed into a full-scale moving company specializing in high-end, nationwide moves. What started small is now something powerful, and it’s only just beginning.

Some stories remind us that transformation is possible, that purpose can be found through struggle, and that faith can lead to a life of service. For Caleb Hammer, owner of Vision Painting, painting has always been a part of his life, but the man holding the brush today is a very different one from years past.