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Championing Sustainability for the Culture.

At Start Where You Are, we believe in the power of BIPOC communities to lead in sustainability, environmental justice, and outdoor exploration. Our mission is to meet you exactly where you are—providing culturally relevant resources, tailored opportunities, and support designed to inspire growth, resilience, and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Let’s start where you are & redefine the future—together!

Whether you’re looking to go green, explore the outdoors, or create lasting change, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Black-Led. Community-Focused. Future-Driven.

At Start Where You Are, we saw a gap in the conversation around sustainability—one that often left out BIPOC leadership. Our business was founded to address that gap, creating a space where BIPOC communities can lead with confidence, reclaim their connection to the environment, and build a legacy rooted in resilience and empowerment.

This is more than a business; it’s a movement to challenge the systems that have historically excluded us and to build pathways for BIPOC individuals and businesses to thrive. We believe that sustainability and environmental justice are not luxuries—they’re birthrights.

Our long-term goal is clear: to create a world where BIPOC-led initiatives drive the future of sustainability and environmental change. With every step we take, we aim to uplift, empower, and redefine what it means to grow as a community—together.

-Sierra Hayden, Founder of Start Where You Are, LLC

“Change starts where you are—with the resources, connections, and passion to make a difference. By empowering our community to lead in sustainability and environmental justice, we’re not just building a greener future—we’re reclaiming our legacy.”