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.

Chris Thomas

We have a guitar and record and repair shop on Colfax in Lakewood. It’s definitely an economically depressed area, so we have lots of struggling people that we help with heavily discounted repairs and supplies. Music can be very healing and often times it’s one of the few things that people have. Read More>> 

Alex Carneiro

At Prolean Training, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for every individual we work with. Based in Morrison, our studio focuses on one-on-one personal training and customized nutrition support to help clients not just look better, but feel better, physically, mentally, and emotionally. Read More>>

Kevin Larson

At the heart of everything I do—whether it’s a KLP event or a new venture—is the mission to bring people joy. For over 30 years, Kevin Larson Presents has redefined what events look like in Denver. We create immersive, theatrical experiences that encourage interaction and give people a chance to escape their daily grind, reconnect with wonder, and reset their spirit. Countless love stories started at our events—real connections born from real moments. Every production is infused with the Flame of Passion, my personal life symbol, reminding us to live boldly, love deeply, and lead with positivity. Read More>>

Lucy Schultz

The Elopement Photography Awards is all about lifting up the international community of elopement photographers. I think of the awards as a giant theater spotlight, that highlights the incredible work of photographers around the world who make this niche so special. Read More>>

Brad Randolph

As a martial arts studio, we provide a solid self defense training curriculum. However, this isn’t the only benefit our students receive. We have been told that our karate community has given students the confidence to take on difficult situations at work, school, and in their personal lives. Read More>>

Vasta Muhimpundu

At Iwacu Flavors, social impact is at the heart of everything I do. My mission is to inspire people to embrace plant-based eating in a way that feels joyful, accessible, and deeply nourishing, not just for themselves, but for the world around them.

Through my work, I create experiences that bring people together around food. Whether it’s hosting cultural dinners, teaching free Zoom cooking classes, or leading volunteer initiatives like Together We Nourish & Serve, I’m building spaces where people can connect, learn, and feel empowered to make choices that are better for their health and for the planet. Read More>>

Blair Mielke

Having an impact on people really is just the heart of my business. I am in the world of beauty. People tend to think of it as unimportant and superficial, but I really feel that that is so far from the truth. Whether we want to admit it or not, the way that we look totally impacts the way that we feel and ultimately how we show up in our daily lives – for ourselves, for our loved ones, and the world around us in general. Read More>>