Philanthropy

Join the FITE to Help Women Around the Globe

I believe that women are agents of change in the world. When a woman is given the tools she needs to succeed, she creates a ripple effect of positive change for herself, her family and her community. This is why I have decided to partner with FITE, a global empowerment platform powered by Kiva.org, the [...]

Where's the Love?

In honor of Valentine’s Weekend, here is a reprint of my “Step Up To Success” column from the February edition of the Step Up Women’s Network newsletter: About ten years ago, two weeks before Valentine’s Day, I walked up to the counter at a card store and handed the sales clerk my stack to check [...]

Join me at the 6th Annual Step Up Inspiration Awards

Join me on Friday June 5th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for the 6th Annual Step Up Inspiration Awards, honoring Marcia Cross, Lisa Ling, Lauren Zalaznick and corporate honoree, The Container Store. This star-studded luncheon, fashion show and luxury handbag silent auction never fails to impress – and all for an amazing cause! Step Up [...]

Stand On The Gas

This evening I attended a fundraiser for Shane’s Inspiration, an organization dedicated to eliminating bias against children with disabilities. Their mission is to create Universally Accessible Playgrounds and programs that integrate children of all abilities socially, physically and emotionally, fostering acceptance, friendship and understanding. My father-in-law was honored with a Visionary Leadership Award for the [...]