in los angeles, celine ba shea the owner of a children's boutique wanted to take an active role in gettinger community to support small businesses. when a position opened up on the neighborhood council, celine jumped at the chance to become a true advocate by running for office. soes co-owner of louisiana ling. based in a neighborhood in los angeles never imagined she would become active in local government. >> the neighborhood council is made up of 19 board members and last may there was a seat open for the business representative. they were really urging people to step up and run for this position. >> although she's only in her 20s and has the day-to-day operations of her thriving small business to run, she jumped at the opportunity to run for the open position and become an advocate for small businesses in her community. >> i was inspired by me realize thag i could have a larger impact if i thought outside of these four walls. i figured instead of focusing on helping my business thrive, if i helped my neighborhood and community thrive, then everyone wins. >> to take on a challenge of ru