When We Give, We Gain.

When We Give, We Gain.

International Women’s Day always reminds me of the extraordinary power women hold to strengthen communities and lift one another up. Over the years, I’ve come to believe that the source of that power is generosity, not the kind that drains us, but the kind that fills...
Getting Off the Sidelines

Getting Off the Sidelines

This weekend, millions of people will gather around their TVs for the Super Bowl. Some will watch every play. Others will tune in for the commercials or the halftime show. Either way, it’s one of those moments when we all feel connected to the same experience....
Birthdays.

Birthdays.

Today (January 15, 2026) is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s actual birthday, which also happens to be my birthday, too. Every year that coincidence invites me to reflect more deeply on courage, purpose, and legacy. Dr. King taught us that the strength of a nation, and...
Recombobulate

Recombobulate

As a keynote speaker and the Founder and Chief Executive of Impact100 Global, I travel a lot for my work. Most of that travel is by airplane. In our post 9/11 world, TSA checkpoints dominate most airport experiences and I find myself emptying my pockets, and removing...
Effective Philanthropy

Effective Philanthropy

While my intent is to shine the light on inspirational philanthropists and provide clear, straightforward guidance on how you can maximize your philanthropy through this blog, perhaps we should start at the beginning, and explore what it means to be a philanthropist. ...