Small Business
Art Exchange
Stepping away from the comfort of a steady paycheck is one of the scariest decisions a person can make.
Starting your own business, building your own schedule, wearing every hat—boss, employee, manager, marketer, accountant—takes a level of courage most people never have to tap into. It’s rewarding, yes, but it brings a kind of stress and pressure that only those on this path truly understand.
Working a traditional job comes with its own challenges: meeting deadlines, showing up on time, fulfilling expectations because someone else is counting on you—and there are consequences if you don’t.
But when you’re the owner, the creator, the engine behind the entire operation, the dynamic changes.
No one will yell at you for sleeping in.
No one is standing over your shoulder.
There’s no boss reminding you to stay focused.
And yet… those choices now affect your dream.
They shape your momentum, your output, your vision.
Everything rises or falls on your level of discipline, self-honesty, and fortitude.
Entrepreneurship is beautiful, but it demands a deeper kind of responsibility—one that comes from within. For those brave enough to take this leap, SANDS sees you. We honor the path you’ve chosen and celebrate your commitment to becoming a more aligned, fulfilled version of yourself. Your courage inspires us all.
As a small token of our appreciation, we’ve begun selecting conscious small businesses and gifting them artwork created by artists who have also taken this leap—or who are actively working toward turning their passion into a full-time path.
But we don’t want to limit this recognition to the people we happen to discover. We want your help.
Nominate a Business or Individual
If you know someone who has stepped away from the safety of a traditional job to pursue their calling—whether they’re building a healing practice, making art, opening a studio, starting a wellness service, or simply carving out their place in the world—we would love to hear their story.
Your nomination helps us shine a spotlight on entrepreneurs who deserve to be seen and supported.
Support the Monthly Gift Program
Right now, SANDS operates on a very small monthly budget—about $50 a month—which allows us to send a beautiful small print as a gesture of appreciation. Our dream is to grow this initiative so we can offer larger canvas pieces and eventually original artwork created by full-time artists in our community.
Your donation directly expands what we’re able to give.
It helps us uplift both the entrepreneur receiving the gift and the artist creating it.
Every contribution—no matter the size—helps us celebrate courage, passion, and the brave decision to build a life aligned with purpose.
Together, we can create a network of support that honors those who choose the harder path in order to follow their calling.
Nominate a Business or Individual
If you know someone who has stepped away from the safety of a traditional job to pursue their calling—whether they’re building a healing practice, making art, opening a studio, starting a wellness service, or simply carving out their place in the world—we would love to hear their story.
Your nomination helps us shine a spotlight on entrepreneurs who deserve to be seen and supported.
Chip in for the cause
We love this concept, and we’re committed to making it happen every month. With a little donation support, we can truly elevate the gifts we give and expand the impact on both artists and small businesses.
Even a small amount goes a long way—the difference could be a simple 12x12 paper print or a beautiful 24x36 canvas piece. And if donations really begin to flow, we’d love to start purchasing original works, allowing us to honor purpose-driven entrepreneurs and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the artists themselves.
If you’d like to support incredible artists who are masters of their craft, your contribution helps us purchase their work. If you want to uplift your local yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, seamstress, or any other purpose-driven small business, your support helps us put meaningful, inspiring art in their hands.
100% of all donations go directly to the artist and the cost of the gift.
SANDS simply serves as the bridge—supporting both the creators and the entrepreneurs who are walking their purpose.
