Life of Purpose Archives

Tom Rifai’s Life of Purpose: Flex5 Developer Helps Others Overcome Emotional Obstacles

For a rare few, the path to one’s life of passion and purpose is clear from an early age. More likely, however, life experiences and exposure shape us over time, until something comes along that...

byJeff Sloan

December 7, 2021

Life of Purpose: Teacher Kiarra Ambrose Thrives by Humanizing Education

As a lifelong entrepreneur, nothing motivates me to be all I can be more than the stories of fellow Detroiters who exemplify what it means to live a life in which there’s a driving sense...

byJeff Sloan

October 25, 2021

Life of Purpose: Madison Bachman Followed Her Passion to Research Baboons

Rather than follow a conventional path, Madison Bachman pursued a life of passion studying human-primate co- habitation in South Africa in order to find solutions to a growing problem: The battle for existence. By sharing...

byJeff Sloan

October 14, 2021

Life of Purpose: Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion

A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what truly sets her apart is her dedication to improving Detroit’s startup community and making it more inclusive...

byJeff Sloan

October 11, 2021

A Life of Purpose: Jessica Robinson Drives Change Through Mobility Efforts

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators possess a unique driving force that pushes them to be the best version of themselves in order to elicit change in the world. Jessica Robinson, a leader in the mobility...

byJeff Sloan

October 8, 2021

Life of Purpose: Carolyn Cassin Finds Her Life’s Mission is Through Meaningful Work

Some people are born into the world and are fortunate to happen upon a calling that ultimately shapes and defines their story. Others come into this world with a force that drives them from Day...

byJeff Sloan

September 21, 2021

Life of Purpose: How Detroit’s Cory Tincher is Facilitating the Growth of Startups in Our Region

Detroit’s future is in the hands of young, dynamic doers who embrace the opportunity to achieve their personal goals and contribute to the greater good of the local community. One such rising star in our...

byJeff Sloan

August 4, 2021

Life of Purpose: Lindsey Walenga Elevates Businesses Through Storytelling

From a young age, Lindsey Walenga had an innate sense that her life’s work would involve connecting people. She was attracted to the idea that she could build a career on bringing people together, and...

byJeff Sloan

November 30, 2020