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Social Impact Heroes: How Wawira Njiru is providing food to help thousands of impoverished…

Posted onDecember 12, 2019

I define leadership as service. I believe that the greatest thing you can do as […]

Rising Star Giovanni Morassutti: “Never take it personally; It is part of the business”

Posted onDecember 12, 2019

The acting profession is brutal. As an actor you are rejected most of the time. […]

Rising Star Ava Cantrell: “I encourage people to start giving back at a young age; We are the…

Posted onDecember 10, 2019

I really think that it is important for young people as well as everyone to […]

Rising Star Adva Reichman: “I think schools should send kids to volunteer in shelters and rescue…

Posted onDecember 10, 2019

I’m vegan and have volunteered with animals all my life. I think schools should send […]

Tiffany Krumins: “Here Are 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On Shark Tank”

Posted onDecember 9, 2019

Overnight growth is not always a good thing. Without a team and processes, this type […]

Aaron Krause: Here Are 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On The Shark Tank

Posted onDecember 9, 2019

Prepare your website. Make sure it’s boosted, backed-up and duplicated. What could be worse than […]

Heather Saffer: Here Are 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On Shark Tank

Posted onDecember 9, 2019

Confidence + Humility = Likability. I believe I received praise from all of the sharks […]

Krista Woods: Here Are 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On Shark Tank

Posted onDecember 9, 2019

Confidence: Confidence is earned and created by doing hard things. Start somewhere and believe in […]

Talia Bahr Goldfarb: “Here Are 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On Shark Tank”

Posted onDecember 8, 2019

Business is about relationships- We prefer to work with people we respect and like. Show […]

Max Feber: “Here Are 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On Shark Tank”

Posted onDecember 8, 2019

The customer comes first. TALK TO YOUR CUSTOMERS! I can’t emphasize this enough. If you […]

Barbara Lampugnale: Here Are 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On Shark Tank

Posted onDecember 8, 2019

Have a vision. More than one person took me aback when they asked me where […]

Lori Lite: “Here Are 5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On Shark Tank”

Posted onDecember 8, 2019

Know your numbers and have a business plan. Make sure your numbers make sense to […]

Rising Star Francesco Bauco: “Diversity is powerful; You have to use what makes you unique”

Posted onDecember 7, 2019

Diversity is powerful. You have to use what makes you unique — in my case, it’s my […]

Rising Star Jet Jurgensmeyer: “Enjoy every project you are fortunate enough to work on; maybe…

Posted onDecember 6, 2019

Enjoy every project you are fortunate enough to work on. I guess I have always […]

Stars Making a Social Impact: How Actress Vicki Lawrence is helping to empower and support people…

Posted onDecember 6, 2019

I had the pleasure of interviewing multi-talented Vicki Lawrence. Vicki is an actress, comedian, and […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Shannon de Laat and Emma Post are bringing together thought leaders, arti

Posted onDecember 6, 2019

Remember that we are all a part of this interconnected-whole, where every action we take […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Emily Westerfield is helping thousands of people’s dreams of becoming…

Posted onDecember 5, 2019

…we’ve collectively been able to make thousands of people’s dreams of becoming parents come true. […]

Flutin CEO Vishu Gupta: “No matter how bad things are right now, they always get better if you keep

Posted onDecember 5, 2019

No matter how bad things are right now, they always get better if you keep […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry”, with Vanessa Donohue

Posted onDecember 5, 2019

Becoming a thought leader has invaluable benefits. Beyond establishing credibility in your niche and becoming […]

Ten Powerful Women Executives Share How To Thrive, Both Professionally & Personally, As A Leader

Posted onDecember 4, 2019

Leading a large company can be challenging. At the same time, it can be an […]

Rising Music Star AyseDeniz: “Music matters; It connects humans the way nothing else can”

Posted onNovember 30, 2019

Music matters and it connects humans the way nothing else can. I wish I knew […]

Lon Haber: “Here Are 5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became A CEO”

Posted onNovember 30, 2019

The major challenge of being in the main leadership role is that everything eventually falls […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Mahi de Silva

Posted onNovember 30, 2019

The old adage, “If you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path […]

5 Things You Should Do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry, With Nita Sweeney

Posted onNovember 29, 2019

If a person is lucky enough (through hard work, opportunity, and clear thinking) to be […]

Rising Star Wyatt McClure: “Be nice to everyone; A smile goes a long way”

Posted onNovember 25, 2019

Be nice to everyone; Everyone, from the craft service to the director has a hand […]

Rising Star Miranda Bowden: “The entertainment business is a lot like high school; Don’t stop…

Posted onNovember 25, 2019

The entertainment business is a lot like high school. So many people will love you […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry”, with Katie Wilson of of…

Posted onNovember 23, 2019

Speak up and don’t be afraid to lead a conversation with people that have accomplished […]

Rising Star Alex Castillo: “I have been an avid global traveler and have seen acts of kindness…

Posted onNovember 23, 2019

I have been an avid global traveler for decades and have seen acts of kindness […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become A Thought Leader In Your Industry”, with Ethan Nyholm

Posted onNovember 22, 2019

It was definitely a process; it wasn’t something that happened overnight. I think a lot […]

Filmmaker Keithian D Sammons: “Not including diversity in Film and TV is like orphaning people from

Posted onNovember 21, 2019

It’s important to represent or have someone that looks and sounds like “you” Continue reading […]

Bestselling Author and Journalist Pam Grout: “Discipline is the key to writing success; and while…

Posted onNovember 21, 2019

I have learned that discipline is the key to writing success. And while discipline sounds […]

Giampaolo Ienna: “To be a great manager, don’t treat your employees different from your customers”

Posted onNovember 20, 2019

Don’t treat your employees different from your customers. Personally, I don’t treat my staff any […]

Rising Star G. Brian Benson: “Why we need a movement toward more self-love and self-acceptance”

Posted onNovember 20, 2019

I have realized that the more I love and accept myself for who I am […]

“5 Things You Should Do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry”, With Kevin Clark, Executive…

Posted onNovember 20, 2019

“5 Things You Should Do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry”, With Kevin […]

“5 Things You Should do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry”, With Rick Stollmeyer, CEO of…

Posted onNovember 20, 2019

“5 Things You Should do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry”, With Rick […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry”, With Sherry Smith

Posted onNovember 20, 2019

Instead of chasing opportunity, a person who is widely considered a thought leader will have […]

Heroes of the Opioid Crisis: “Remove the judgement, and walk in my shoes for one day and I…

Posted onNovember 15, 2019

How in the world can 197 people die a day of this, and it is […]

Unstoppable: How internet pioneer Jason Wolfe achieved great success despite his disability

Posted onNovember 15, 2019

Tinnitus is like a lion in the room — it is very hard to ignore it and […]

Rising Music Star Sharon Lia: “Why we need the #TheSumOfUs movement”

Posted onNovember 14, 2019

…I believe that a significant number of us struggle with feeling that we don’t matter […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry”, with Phil Schraeder

Posted onNovember 14, 2019

Seek opinions you don’t like. They keep you sharp. Avoid people you don’t like. They […]

“Remind yourself that behind every internet personality is a human — someone else’s friend, sister,

Posted onNovember 14, 2019

Before you hit send, ask yourself, “Would I say this to my mother? Would I […]

Rising Music Star Rae du Soleil: “Trust the creative process; There is no need to rush the…

Posted onNovember 14, 2019

Trust the creative process. There is no need to rush the creating or the feeling […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” with Jodie Davis

Posted onNovember 13, 2019

Get Out There. After you do the work, people will want to find you. Of […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry”, with Kevin Tucker

Posted onNovember 13, 2019

Innovate and evolve. Thought leaders are more than keepers of knowledge; they stay on the […]

Rising Star Debbie Hartner: “Take your work seriously; What you did on film 10 minutes, 10 months…

Posted onNovember 13, 2019

Take your work seriously. What you did on film 10 minutes, 10 months, or 50 […]

Rising Star James Pratt: “We need a movement to help society value generosity and integrity far…

Posted onNovember 13, 2019

I hope to see society value generosity and integrity far better than at present. Right […]

Rising Music Stars Felix Snow and Chelsea Todd of 17 Memphis: “The people who are willing to risk…

Posted onNovember 12, 2019

Our military should be treated like royalty this country. The people who are willing to […]

Artist Geraldina Interiano Wise: “The US is the market economics vortex of the world; We should be…

Posted onNovember 12, 2019

There is enormous room for improvement in the broken system that we have now. I […]

“Become essential to others to develop grit”, With Desmond Wheatley, CEO of Envision Solar…

Posted onNovember 12, 2019

Become essential to others. When you know that others rely on you utterly you might […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Alexis Kashar, deaf civil rights attorney, aims to ensure that…

Posted onNovember 10, 2019

There is one particular story that really touched me. A young man who worked at […]

Rising Star Allison Powell: “It’s hugely important to encourage people to make films, write books…

Posted onNovember 10, 2019

I’m not sure how to make it a movement, but I am a HUGE believer […]

Rising Star Samantha Weller: “Why it’s so important to believe in yourself”

Posted onNovember 10, 2019

Believe in yourself. When I first got into acting, I had some doubts sometimes about […]

Rising Star Siobhan Murphy: “It cannot be overstated how significant it is to see yourself…

Posted onNovember 9, 2019

For so many marginalized groups there has been a sense that their stories are “niche” […]

Rising Star Michelle Mishy Dawn: “Most importantly — don’t become Hollywood; In other words, stay…

Posted onNovember 9, 2019

Most importantly — don’t become Hollywood. In other words, stay humble, and always keep in mind if […]

Rising Star Edouard Philipponnat: “Being able to see yourself and your culture represented and…

Posted onNovember 8, 2019

It’s extremely important to have diversity represented in film and television. For me, allowing different […]

Rising Star Mia Scozzafave: “I’d like to start a movement for us to accept that we are are all…

Posted onNovember 6, 2019

I would start a movement of acceptance, explaining that we are not all equals. I […]

Rising Music Star Shannon Denise Evans: “Our misfits are our future; We need them; They make the…

Posted onNovember 6, 2019

My heart is with, and loyal to, all the misfits out there. I have never, […]

Emmy award-winning filmmaker Sandra Sheppard: Why we must fight harder for gender equality to…

Posted onNovember 5, 2019

An estimated 130 million girls worldwide remain out of school and face incredible barriers to […]

Rising Star Russell Brown: “Diversity in entertainment is so important because stories can build…

Posted onNovember 4, 2019

…I think stories can build empathy between communities; I think young people need positive role […]

Rising Star King Vader: Why I’d like to inspire a ‘Smile More Movement’

Posted onNovember 4, 2019

If I could inspire a movement, it would be called “smile more.“ “Smile More” would […]

Constance Rapson: “Why it’s so important to create visibility”

Posted onNovember 3, 2019

Create visibility. This often comes in the form of reporting structure and coming together. I […]

“Share success; Help those around you succeed” With Tami Simon, SVP of the Segal Group

Posted onNovember 3, 2019

Share success — My team knows that I want to help those around me succeed. The best […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Michael Martin and r.Cup are inspiring communities to reduce their use of

Posted onOctober 31, 2019

The world is in a plastic crisis. We are all eating a credit card size […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Attorney Mark Bello

Posted onOctober 30, 2019

When you are a go-to person in your industry, when others look to you and […]

Rising Star Ezinma: “I would love to start a movement that’s about living your passion; the world…

Posted onOctober 30, 2019

I would love to start a movement that’s about living your passion. It’s one of […]

“From Athlete To Entrepreneur: 5 Work Ethic Lessons We Can Learn From Athletes”, With Former NFL…

Posted onOctober 29, 2019

…there are several skills [I learned in the NFL] that have helped me thrive in […]

5 Things You Should Do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry, With Qlik’s Jordan Morrow

Posted onOctober 29, 2019

I have had the opportunity to speak at various events which have led me to […]

Music Star Peter Beckett: “If I could, I would start something to encourage teens to act along the…

Posted onOctober 29, 2019

Among the many things that are headed downhill these days, people’s seemingly blatant disregard of […]

“Five things we can each do to make social media and the internet a kinder and more tolerant…

Posted onOctober 29, 2019

…what stands out about online attacks and can raise the amount of pain and frustration […]

Heroes Of The Addiction Crisis: “The best thing we can do to reduce the stigma around opioid…

Posted onOctober 28, 2019

As simple as this sounds, the best thing we can do to reduce the stigma […]

Rising Star Angel “AROCK” Castillo: “Just keep moving forward no matter what kind of push-back you…

Posted onOctober 28, 2019

…The biggest thing I think would be just to keep moving forward no matter what […]

Unstoppable: Deaf Actress Natasha Ofili Is Inspiring The World About What Can Be Accomplished With…

Posted onOctober 26, 2019

I believe writing plays and films are one of the most effective ways to share […]

Rising Star Samantha Hum: “Everything in life is trainable and that means everything is…

Posted onOctober 26, 2019

If I could start a movement, it would have to be that everything in life […]

Rising Star Mi Kwan Lock: “To avoid burnout, listen to your body when you need to rest!”

Posted onOctober 26, 2019

Listen to your body when you need to rest! I’m not the best at it […]

How Filmmaker Kayo Washio is Helping To Make the Entertainment Industry More Diverse and…

Posted onOctober 26, 2019

It’s important to have diversity represented in entertainment because the entertainment industry is enjoyed by […]

Rising Star Olivia Larsen: “If you stay hungry and you keep digging deeper and striving to improve…

Posted onOctober 25, 2019

The best thing about this industry is: YOU CAN NEVER STOP LEARNING. If you stay […]

Social Impact Heroes: “We believe that the best way to fight human trafficking is to prevent it”…

Posted onOctober 25, 2019

…we believe that the best way to fight human trafficking is to prevent it. There […]

Rising Star Hilaria Baldwin: “When you think about it — whether it’s using social media or…

Posted onOctober 24, 2019

Prioritize yourself. With this pregnancy, I have started going to bed earlier and saying no […]

Rising Music Star Del: “I’d like to start a movement about the importance of an active lifestyle”

Posted onOctober 24, 2019

I’d like to start a movement about the importance of an active lifestyle. I’m not […]

5 Things We Can Each Do To Make the Internet a Kinder and More Tolerant Place, With Rebecca Newman

Posted onOctober 18, 2019

I think online verbal attacks can feel worse than arguments in “real life.” In real […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Skyler Ditchfield

Posted onOctober 18, 2019

…Speaking engagements have led me to being approached by companies and individuals that normally I […]

Rising Star Stacey Steele: “If I could start a movement, it would be to educate people on the…

Posted onOctober 17, 2019

If I could start a movement, it would be to educate people on the how’s […]

Rising Star Jared Lee: “Our country needs to still see that people respect one another, hold doors…

Posted onOctober 17, 2019

I feel in this day in time, we are so focused on progress that we […]

Rising Star Jackie Bateman: “Imagine What Could Happen If We Could All Switch Countries For a Year”

Posted onOctober 15, 2019

…This is completely impractical, but we should all switch countries for a year. Mix everyone […]

Rising Star Audrey Wilson: “I am an advocate for any kind of underdog; In my opinion, how we treat…

Posted onOctober 14, 2019

I am an advocate for any kind of underdog, and I have a soft spot […]

Rising Comedy Stars Whitney Uland & Nora Kaye on why we need an ‘Everyone Eats Big Pasta Movement’…

Posted onOctober 14, 2019

Nora & Whitney: That’s a lot of responsibility. We’d like to continue to assist this […]

Rising Star Jess Parker: “I would love to see more people get the help they need to take care of…

Posted onOctober 14, 2019

I would love to see more people get the help they need to take care […]

Rising Music Star Caroline Kole: “The main thing I wish someone would have told me when I first…

Posted onOctober 14, 2019

I think the main thing I wish someone would have told me when I first […]

Rising Star Andrew Matarazzo: “Film and TV are supposed to show different aspects of life and…

Posted onOctober 12, 2019

Well, film and TV are supposed to show different aspects of life and humanity — different worlds […]

Rising Star Clemency Burton-Hill: “I’d like to inspire a movement that enables us to not only hear…

Posted onOctober 11, 2019

…You’re very kind. I am in fact a grandma-millennial who produces old-school radio programs and […]

Rising Star Brittany Portman: “Take your time — do not rush to get your product done”

Posted onOctober 11, 2019

Take your time — do not rush to get your product done. If you’re having writer’s block, […]

Rising Star Charlie Blackwood on why we should create a ‘Back to Basics Day

Posted onOctober 11, 2019

I’d create a ‘Back to Basics Day’. Technology has grown into a necessity in modern […]

Rising Star Ali M. Aksu: Look for diverse stories to tell, hire diverse teams & question everything

Posted onOctober 11, 2019

…we are actually diverse around the globe. I refuse to see the world with borders. […]

Emmy award-winning composer Michael Whalen: “If I could start a ‘revolution’ in the world it would…

Posted onOctober 8, 2019

If I could start a “revolution” in the world it would be for us all […]

Rising Star Richmond Obeng: “I want to send the ladder back down to those who seem to need it the…

Posted onOctober 6, 2019

I want to be in a position to share film industry information as properly and […]

Rising Music Star Ryan Weaver: “I may sing country music for a living now, but those who still…

Posted onOctober 6, 2019

My service to this great country didn’t end when I took off my uniform. Our […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Vanessa Dew

Posted onOctober 6, 2019

…Because I’ve had the opportunity to speak alongside many a founder or other executives on […]

“5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Wrote My Book” With Heidi Luerra of RAW:natural born…

Posted onOctober 5, 2019

Get a great editor! My editor Maria Gagliano was instrumental to the process. She’s a […]

Rising Music Star Erin McAndrew: The quote “Comparison is the thief of joy” couldn’t be more true…

Posted onOctober 5, 2019

Don’t compare yourself to other musicians. This one should be self-explanatory. I did this for […]

“Five things we need to do to close the gender wage gap”, With Elizabeth Pearson

Posted onOctober 5, 2019

The more confident and assertive women present themselves, the easier it will be to ask […]

Rising Star Justina Adorno on why it’s so important to have diversity represented in film and…

Posted onOctober 5, 2019

It’s important that the youth hears and sees different perspectives on screen to grow and […]

Female Disruptors: How Brooke Warner is shaking up how books get published

Posted onOctober 4, 2019

My movement would be to create a platform for women to share what holds them […]

“5 Important Business Lessons I Learned While Being On Shark Tank”, With Dr. Rob Yonover

Posted onOctober 4, 2019

Practice your pitch until you can do it in your sleep. Memorize a few lines, […]

“Why sharing a similar career path with your partner can be a huge asset” 5 Leadership Lessons…

Posted onOctober 4, 2019

Sharing a similar career path with your partner can be a huge asset. I met […]

5 Things You Need To Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Dr. Morganna Freeman

Posted onOctober 3, 2019

When you work with other people in our industry, whether on a speakers’ bureau or […]

Rising Music Star Art Beatz: “You don’t need any validation from industry people; instead stay…

Posted onOctober 2, 2019

You don’t need any validation from industry people, rather, remain focused on building relationships with […]

Rising Music Star Frankie Zulferino: “Let’s start a movement to delete social media, stop judging…

Posted onOctober 1, 2019

…My movement would be to delete social media, stop judging people’s talents by numbers and […]

Filmmaker and Martial Artist Danny Zaino: “In this industry without goals you will only be…

Posted onOctober 1, 2019

To thrive in this industry you have to treat it just like any other job. […]

“Why you should always strive for transparency with your team” 5 Startup Lessons with Gooroo…

Posted onOctober 1, 2019

Always strive for transparency with your team. Even when things seem fast-paced, articulating your message […]

Designer Staci Sherri: “Why your hardest obstacles will be your biggest blessings”

Posted onSeptember 30, 2019

Your hardest obstacles will be your biggest blessings. If I knew what I know now. […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Kristin Kaufman

Posted onSeptember 30, 2019

The relevance of thought leadership to business growth is undebatable. When one establishes themselves as […]

Pfizer CPO Freda Lewis-Hall On The Five Things We Must Do to Improve the US Healthcare System

Posted onSeptember 30, 2019

The US healthcare system is a tale of two cities. One city is magnificent. Even […]

Rising Music Star Rob Dexter of Kings County: “Why it is critical that we keep and expand the arts…

Posted onSeptember 29, 2019

I would want to influence the continued push to keep and expand the arts, musical […]

Rising Star Angela Predhomme: “Why forgiveness and kindness are the only way to find true…

Posted onSeptember 29, 2019

I would start a movement of kindness and forgiveness. I’d inspire people to choose love […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Rick Cottrell

Posted onSeptember 28, 2019

Becoming a thought leader helps the CEO and his/her company expand its center of influence. […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Lynn O’Connor Vos and the Muscular Dystrophy Association are helping to…

Posted onSeptember 28, 2019

I get an early memory from my dad which I say to myself every day — “You […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Ken Mandelkern

Posted onSeptember 28, 2019

Flash your personality. It’s an asset, not a liability. People are selfish listeners and don’t […]

Rising Music Star Day Kornegay: “I’d like to give my laser focus towards making sure that people…

Posted onSeptember 28, 2019

I think the most amount of good that we can seek right now is true […]

Rising Music Star Masa Takumi: “If you are a musician try to get some ideas within two hours…

Posted onSeptember 28, 2019

In my opinion, the morning (2 hours after you wake up) is the best time […]

Rising Star Scott Butler: “One of the reasons I love creating art, is that it forms a beautiful…

Posted onSeptember 28, 2019

I think that if we can be more mindful of others in our career, which […]

Filmmaker Karina Michel Feld: “Diversity is important because for kids especially, seeing…

Posted onSeptember 27, 2019

…It needs to happen for many reasons. I’ve seen some change, but not enough. For […]

Rising Star Michael Tan: “Why we need a movement for more transparency in food and agriculture”

Posted onSeptember 27, 2019

Transparency in food and agriculture is something that has increased in importance for me over […]

Rising Star Heidi Wong: “I would love to inspire young people, especially young women of color, to…

Posted onSeptember 27, 2019

So many people spend their youths, for a lack of a better phrase, hating themselves. […]

Social Impact Heroes: Sopranos Star Jamie-Lynn Sigler opens up about her struggles with MS in…

Posted onSeptember 27, 2019

I just wish for people to understand that being honest and vulnerable actually increases connection. […]

Author Ingrid St. John: Why we should expand the movement for urban farming

Posted onSeptember 27, 2019

The ideas are not new however, I would like to help with urban farming, and […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Adelle Archer of Eterneva

Posted onSeptember 27, 2019

From a business standpoint, thought leadership is a huge competitive differentiation. No one can replicate […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Margaret Bayston of Laura’s House has helped thousands to escape the…

Posted onSeptember 26, 2019

There have been so many courageous people who have inspired me and who have trusted […]

Canada Consul General Nadia Theodore: “Why we need to see more engagement across generations”

Posted onSeptember 26, 2019

I want to see more engagement across generations. Now that I have crossed the bridge […]

Rising Star Chloe Perrin: “Why we need to inspire a greater movement for wildlife conservation”

Posted onSeptember 26, 2019

If I were to inspire a movement, it would be for wildlife conservation. While filming […]

Lenovo VP David Rabin: “Here Are 5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your…

Posted onSeptember 24, 2019

Thought leadership is the most important ingredient for business growth and taking advantage of lucrative […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Chris Soukup is helping to provide products, programs, and services that…

Posted onSeptember 24, 2019

CSD is a constellation of companies that provide products, programs, and services that are designed […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become A Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Emily Sullivan

Posted onSeptember 24, 2019

From a business standpoint, thought leadership has helped me stand out in a crowded market, […]

Rising Star Jeff Kenny: “Why I insist that everything happens for a reason and everything happens…

Posted onSeptember 24, 2019

Everything happens for a reason and everything happens for the best — Although I’ve had my family […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Shannon de Laat and the Virtue Project are helping to share the stories…

Posted onSeptember 21, 2019

Vulnerability is a strength, one that inspires others to crack open and be human. This […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Dexter Moscow

Posted onSeptember 21, 2019

Write opinion pieces. Take every opportunity to contribute articles in your industry magazines, in blogs […]

JetBlue Chairman Joel Peterson: “Why we need a movement to learn how to listen without an agenda”

Posted onSeptember 21, 2019

…Learning how to listen without an agenda. Our society today is polarized because we don’t […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Ariane Resnick

Posted onSeptember 20, 2019

To stand out from others, you must have some unique element in what you’re offering. […]

Rising Star Luciana Faulhaber: “Know your worth; don’t accept less pay than your male counterpart”

Posted onSeptember 20, 2019

Know your worth. This is a biggy. I think people talk about this a lot […]

Shane Power of Watertree Health: “Why we need a movement to create more accessibility to healthy…

Posted onSeptember 20, 2019

Given a bad diet can lead to health issues, the first thing I would suggest […]

Social Impact Heroes: “How Kent A Kramer and Goodwill are empowering people to increase their…

Posted onSeptember 20, 2019

Dylan Snell came to us at the age of 19 as a high school dropout […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry” With Sean Keathley CEO of…

Posted onSeptember 19, 2019

I don’t think you can truly be a thought leader if you’re constantly hustling, looking […]

Starr: “Don’t rush your craft and don’t let people pressure you into putting out something that…

Posted onSeptember 19, 2019

…take pride in your work , take enough pride and believe in yourself enough to understand […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Rhea Freeman

Posted onSeptember 19, 2019

…The TEDx talks I gave last year were a big deal for me, as is […]

Social Impact Heroes: Why Daniela Luzi Tudor created an app to support people in recovery from…

Posted onSeptember 18, 2019

I advise young people to put their recovery first, which will intuitively lead them to […]

Rising Star Jasper Cole: Why you should stop saying ‘when I make it’

Posted onSeptember 18, 2019

…stop saying “when I make it”. That’s not reality. You are “making it” everyday that […]

Rising Star Thai Edwards: “Burnout will occur to people who are doing this for money & fame…

Posted onSeptember 18, 2019

…For people who are doing this for money and fame then burnout is going to […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Vans President Doug Palladini is helping to inspire creativity and…

Posted onSeptember 18, 2019

Our purpose as a global brand is to enable creative expression through our cultural pillars […]

Podcaster Andrew Jenks of ‘What Really Happened’: “Here are the five things you need to know to…

Posted onSeptember 18, 2019

Entertainment always comes first. If you’re not entertaining, the rest will fall apart. The stories […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Connie Chi

Posted onSeptember 17, 2019

Being a thought leader positions you in a unique way that allows you to deliver […]

5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry, With Hannah Dixon

Posted onSeptember 17, 2019

Elevating your students, clients, or customers can have a knock-on effect. I place a lot […]

Google’s Sydney Coleman: “Why we need a movement for racial equity across every sphere of life —…

Posted onSeptember 16, 2019

[We need a movement for] racial equity across every sphere of life — housing, healthcare, wealth distribution, […]

The Future Is Now: “Now you can click on at item you see in a TV show or video and buy it on the…

Posted onSeptember 14, 2019

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Rising Music Star Chris Todoroff of ‘Dirty Snowman Society’: “Rock and Roll never dies —…

Posted onSeptember 14, 2019

Chemistry is everything. If people don’t gel you can’t force it. We’ve all played in […]

Unstoppable: How Chelsey Tucker creates beautiful art despite her loss of vision and ability to…

Posted onSeptember 14, 2019

Physical limitations do not define or limit our capabilities for achieving success. We are the […]

Rising Music Star Kiyoshi: “Why I’d like to inspire a massive global monthly meditation movement”

Posted onSeptember 14, 2019

I would inspire a massive global monthly meditation movement. Every sports stadium, temple, and all […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Jeff Raz and the Medical Clown Project are helping to heal with joy…

Posted onSeptember 14, 2019

The Medical Clown Project quickly became part of the flow of each hospital — medical teams and […]

Social Impact Heroes: “Why Catherine Ivy and the Ivy Foundation have contributed over $91 million…

Posted onSeptember 13, 2019

…Nick Stump is a recent college graduate who in many ways was just getting his […]

Social Impact Heroes: How GameStop EVP Frank Hamlin has fulfilled his commitment to use the power…

Posted onSeptember 13, 2019

Nearly four years ago, GameStop made a commitment to use the power of gaming for […]

Comedian Jared Freid: “Let’s start a movement so that shampoo and soap at hotels are placed in the…

Posted onSeptember 12, 2019

As part of our series about the rising stars of popular culture, I had the […]

Ten Powerful Women In Finance Share What Needs To Be Done To Achieve Gender Parity in the Finance…

Posted onSeptember 12, 2019

Wall Street and Finance used to be an “all white boys club”. Great progress has […]

How To Slow Down To Do More: “Don’t be afraid to disconnect”, With Jaspreet Singh CEO of Druva

Posted onSeptember 12, 2019

Don’t be afraid to disconnect. The idea that someone would step away from their computer, […]

Rising Music Star Sophie Rose: “Your success is defined by your perception and everyone has a…

Posted onSeptember 12, 2019

Your success is defined by your perception and everyone has a different definition of success. […]

“5 Ways to Make Social Media and Internet A Kinder and More Tolerant Place” With Author Lonnie…

Posted onSeptember 11, 2019

Remember that every person has a story. Make the effort to look for that story […]

‘Sydney to the Max’ Star Ava Kolker: “I try to make someone smile every day and I encourage…

Posted onSeptember 11, 2019

If we could all be kind to each other, kind to animals, kind to people […]

Rising Star Rebecca Metz: “I think our greatest asset as actors is the power of empathy; I could…

Posted onSeptember 11, 2019

I think our greatest asset as actors is the power of empathy. We have to […]

Rising Star Alison Van Dam: “Know why you started acting in the first place; Keep that at the…

Posted onSeptember 11, 2019

Know why you started acting in the first place. Usually actors are able to pinpoint […]

Rising Star Tara Henderson: “My Mom always reminds me that I have the opportunity to bring joy to…

Posted onSeptember 11, 2019

I feel it is always important to find joy in your work and be grateful […]

Social Impact Heroes: “How Ben Wright and EAT Club have successfully implemented a Zero Carbon…

Posted onSeptember 10, 2019

EAT Club has served more than 17 million meals to date, which requires an immense […]

Gina Rivera: “Never be afraid to try new things; This can be scary at times but you must view it…

Posted onSeptember 10, 2019

Never be afraid to try new things. I realize that this can be scary at […]

Rising Music Star Mvstermind: “I believe self-love can calm the world’s tension and allow us to…

Posted onSeptember 10, 2019

Diversity isn’t only important for representation, it serves as an integrator for multiple worlds and […]

Rising Star Ashley Maria: “I want to influence minds to want to achieve gender parity in our world”

Posted onSeptember 10, 2019

Over the past 4 years of filming Pioneers in Skirts across the U.S., I was […]

Meet The Female Leaders Of Finance: “Use your credit as leverage to build wealth” With Constance…

Posted onSeptember 9, 2019

Use your credit as leverage to build wealth — Wealthy people don’t use their own money when […]

“5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became CEO” with Parker Morse of H Code

Posted onSeptember 9, 2019

Americans are diverse, and its workplaces should be too. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Author Jason Pinchoff

Posted onSeptember 9, 2019

To have growth in any company, I don’t care what you do … comes from many […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Dr. Hae Hyung Lee

Posted onSeptember 9, 2019

I think thought leadership helps establish credibility and, to some extent, admiration. It might sound […]

Rising Star Matt Westin: “Never stop learning; There is always something new, something…

Posted onSeptember 8, 2019

Never stop learning…It’s easy to be complacent. But there is always something new, something challenging, […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Dr William G Cance and the American Cancer Society are helping to…

Posted onSeptember 8, 2019

…For one, we need to break down the silos and the empires. The problem with […]

Rising Music Star $tupid Young: “I would love to start a movement empowering people to never give…

Posted onSeptember 8, 2019

I would love to start a movement empowering people to never give up on themselves. […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Carisa Miklusak of tilr

Posted onSeptember 7, 2019

Becoming a thought leader has may benefits, but is also a large responsibility. Optimally, people […]

From Avocation To Vocation: “How I Turned My Hobby Into A Career”, With Tre’elle Tolbert of Tag It…

Posted onSeptember 7, 2019

Have a solid plan: Having a strategic plan before launching a business is important. Without […]

Jennifer McDowell of the International Trademark Association: “Travel broadens the mind and makes…

Posted onSeptember 7, 2019

I am convinced that travel broadens the mind and makes us all more connected. Anything […]

Rising Star Hassie Harrison: “Let’s start a movement to limit single use boxes used in online…

Posted onSeptember 6, 2019

…one of the things that actually bothers me the most about our environment is this […]

10 Powerful Women In Tech Share The Most Important Things You Need To Know To Manage a Team

Posted onSeptember 6, 2019

At some point in our lives, most of us will have to manage or direct […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Dr Stacie J Stephenson is helping to improve the healthcare system by a

Posted onSeptember 6, 2019

As a doctor, it is my mission to and my highest duty to make a […]

Rising Star Ivy Anderson: “Putting aside a day to recharge is so important”

Posted onSeptember 6, 2019

Take time out to relax, it’s really easy to just keep moving when being busy […]

Amir Moussavian of Eturi Corp: “Your work culture should not happen “accidentally”; You need to…

Posted onSeptember 6, 2019

Culture is key. Culture should not happen “accidentally” — just as with your vision, you need to […]

Rising Star Ali McGarel: “Comparison is the Death of Happiness”

Posted onSeptember 6, 2019

Comparison is the Death of Happiness. I’ve always been guilty of unhealthy comparison. Back in […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With John Levisay of NBCU’s…

Posted onSeptember 6, 2019

Thought leadership needs to be manifested in a vision, mission, strategy and goals that people […]

Filmmaker Marklen Kennedy: “Relationships are the key to success; You’ll never stay ahead of the…

Posted onSeptember 5, 2019

It’s not easy. You’ll never stay ahead of the curve if you don’t network. Relationships […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Sandra Mohr of The New…

Posted onSeptember 5, 2019

Develop a strategy for how you will share your ideas, network with others in your […]

Priya Chopra of 1Milk2Sugars: “I think women need to speak out more and ask for what they deserve…

Posted onSeptember 5, 2019

I still find there is a huge disparity in the workplace between men and women. […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Olumide Gbenro

Posted onSeptember 4, 2019

Be value driven. A lot of entrepreneurs are thinking about how they can benefit themselves. […]

Music Star DL Byron: “Stay true to yourself and your art; If you’re a songwriter then write…

Posted onSeptember 1, 2019

Stay true to yourself and your art. If you’re a songwriter then write what’s in […]

FreeConferenceCall Founder Dave Erickson: “Here Are 5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought…

Posted onAugust 31, 2019

Becoming a thought leader helps to hire the best people. It’s no secret that people […]

Screenwriter Jordan Tate: “Work on several genres; Don’t put all the eggs in one basket”

Posted onAugust 31, 2019

Write several screenplays and work on several genres. Once again don’t put all the eggs […]

Rising Star Sarah Georgiana: “Let’s ‘Fight the Growl’ and start a movement to make sure no…

Posted onAugust 31, 2019

I want to impact people locally, nationally and globally eventually. One way is to help […]

Rising Star GiGi Cesarè: “Let’s start a movement to recognize the kids in school who start out as…

Posted onAugust 31, 2019

I would love it if we could recognize the kids in school who start out […]

Wellness Star Dr. Felicia Stoler: “You CAN teach an old dog new tricks… change can always happen”

Posted onAugust 30, 2019

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks… change can always happen. It is about […]

Rising Star Jessica Joerndt: “Let’s support the movement to open safe centers for kids and teens…

Posted onAugust 30, 2019

…one thing I have in mind is opening up safe centers for kids and teens […]

Rising Star Annalia Fraser: “Let’s start a movement to teach self-confidence and self-love in…

Posted onAugust 29, 2019

I strongly believe that self-confidence and self-love is very important and I believe it should […]

Rising Star Nessie Blaze: “Just because it’s always been done one way doesn’t mean it can’t be…

Posted onAugust 29, 2019

That just because it’s always been done one way doesn’t mean it can’t be done […]

Rising Star Ashley Reinke: “Be early; Showing up 5 minutes early is the easiest way to show…

Posted onAugust 27, 2019

Be early. I believe showing up 5 minutes early is the easiest way to show […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Donny O’Malley founder of VET Tv, is helping to prevent veteran suicide

Posted onAugust 27, 2019

There are literally hundreds of people who have some crazy story of how we prevented […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Molly Moen and Chrysalis has helped over 66,000 individuals return to a…

Posted onAugust 27, 2019

One story that has really stuck with me is a couple — Antonio and Suzette — who we celebrated […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry” With Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin

Posted onAugust 27, 2019

Share a single, clear message: Many people think Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Prize winner […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry”, With Riley Adams of the…

Posted onAugust 26, 2019

I work for Google and there are two ways for companies with a digital presence […]

“5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your Industry,” With Ray Zinn, the longest…

Posted onAugust 26, 2019

I would want people to learn to do the tough things first. Imagine how much […]

TV Host Debbie Matenopoulos: “I’d like to ask people to take a six-month kindness challenge both…

Posted onAugust 26, 2019

I would ask people to take a six-month kindness challenge both with themselves and everyone […]

Karena Dawn and Katrina Scott of Tone It Up: “Why an accountability partner is critical to…

Posted onAugust 26, 2019

Find an accountability partner! It’s so powerful to have a friend by your side cheering […]

Rising Star Mark Terry: “Learning self-reliance skills will take you further than you would…

Posted onAugust 26, 2019

Self-Reliance. I don’t think people are born inherently bad. Surroundings and experiences change or reshape […]

“5 Things You Should Do to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry”, With Kelley Thornton, CEO of…

Posted onAugust 26, 2019

We’re living through an age in which many young people feel they’re owed something or […]

Rising Music Star Chris Kelley: “Don’t gild the lily; Realize when the universe has given you…

Posted onAugust 26, 2019

Don’t gild the lily. Realize when the universe has given you something special. I wrote […]

Radio Host Eve Harow: “Carve out a time without the phone and computer, and go offline with the…

Posted onAugust 26, 2019

I try to strike a balance between understanding that what I say can inspire and […]

Music Star Judah Holiday: “If you don’t believe in yourself, no one will; It sounds fluffy but…

Posted onAugust 24, 2019

If you don’t believe in yourself, no one will. It sounds fluffy but it’s actually […]

Honda VP Yvette Hunsicker: “Let’s get young girls excited in engineering; We need a diverse array…

Posted onAugust 24, 2019

Focus on the next generation workforce in ways that may be different to past thinking. […]

Actress, TV host and producer Alison Sweeney: “When I am with my kids, I set aside my smart phone…

Posted onAugust 24, 2019

…The most important element is attention — when I am with my kids, I set aside my […]

Rising Star Kelly Ann Barrett: “Find someone who’s successful and reach out to them & ask them if…

Posted onAugust 24, 2019

As a part of my series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct […]

Author Dr Lucinda Jackson: “One of the myths about being a CEO is that you now call all the shots…

Posted onAugust 22, 2019

One of the myths is that you now call all the shots. Not true. Being […]

Author Kashonna Holland: “The movement I would inspire is a care movement; Start and end days with…

Posted onAugust 22, 2019

The movement I would inspire is a care movement. I would ask that everyone who […]

Designer Mimi G: “To develop Grit, learn to laugh at the bad”

Posted onAugust 22, 2019

Learn to laugh at the bad. It took a while, but I can sit and […]

Scott Murray of Ecoegg: “Your entire organization is capable of amazing ideas; Don’t look just…

Posted onAugust 22, 2019

Your entire organization is capable of amazing ideas. Don’t look just towards the leaders of […]

Social Impact Heroes: “Sopranos Star Jamie Lynn Sigler has created a community where moms can feel…

Posted onAugust 22, 2019

It’s about honesty and transparency. We all love to be “influenced” and have beautiful pictures […]

Publicist Rockstars: “Sitting on your phone and liking and commenting on photos on Instagram is…

Posted onAugust 22, 2019

The best tip I can give anyone is to actually NETWORK! This doesn’t mean sitting […]

Rising Star Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell: “Value the little things as much as the champagne moments…

Posted onAugust 21, 2019

Value the little things as much as the champagne moments. Too often we are seduced […]

McLaren designer Frank Stephenson: “Quality over quantity; One good idea is always better than a…

Posted onAugust 21, 2019

Quality over quantity. One good idea is always better than a hundred not so good […]

Rising Star Emily Chapman: “I want to be a warrior for the arts”

Posted onAugust 20, 2019

I would want to be a warrior for the arts. Whatever my pedestal might be, […]

Rising Star Marie Brock: “Can we now start treating this beautiful place with the love, kindness…

Posted onAugust 20, 2019

I think my first thing would be, spreading the idea that people are doing the […]

Celebrity Makeup Artist Hyewon Ahn: “I advise people to be more confident and less self conscious…

Posted onAugust 20, 2019

If I could, I would advise people to be more confident and less self conscious […]

Rising Star Jessica Brandt: “Let’s focus on the movement to improve our school systems and provide…

Posted onAugust 19, 2019

Education is very important and I think we can always improve school systems. Teachers are […]

Comedian and Actor Will Noonan: “Always have something “new” to excite you; Something to keep you…

Posted onAugust 19, 2019

Always have something “new” to excite you. A new joke, a new project. Something to […]

Rising Star Julia Sanford: “Confidence in yourself is probably the most important thing you can…

Posted onAugust 19, 2019

Confidence in yourself is probably the most important thing you can have. Cultivate it and […]

Comedian Tony V: “Realize that you’re as ridiculous or more so, than the thing you find the most…

Posted onAugust 18, 2019

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Rising Star Or Mash: “What sometimes happens is that we try to better others and the world, yet we…

Posted onAugust 18, 2019

My father once told me that if every single person would focus on bettering themselves, […]

Actor and Comedian Jimmy Dunn: “How do we stop burn out? I am actually hoping some of my …

Posted onAugust 17, 2019

I am actually hoping some of my colleagues do burn out. It’s a crowded field. […]

Music Star Leah Voysey: “I’m really passionate about foster care reform; I would love it if more…

Posted onAugust 17, 2019

…I am really passionate about foster care reform. I would love it if more people […]

Tanya Pushkine of The Vow Whisperer: “I’d like to start a movement about kindness, there isn’t…

Posted onAugust 17, 2019

I have spent the last 20 years passionately pursuing philanthropy. It is in my DNA. […]

Music Star Mr Hudson: “Traditionally people in entertainment have kept out of politics but it’s…

Posted onAugust 17, 2019

…That’s the first time I’ve been asked that. It’s something I need to think more […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Liz H.

Posted onAugust 17, 2019

Three things that people can do to help include 1) support charities that you care […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Liz H Kelly, founder of the Goody Awards is helping to to empower …

Posted onAugust 16, 2019

Three things that people can do to help include 1) support charities that you care […]

Rising Star Cory M. Coons: “Music is a true healer in many ways”

Posted onAugust 16, 2019

… Music is a true healer in many ways, and I hope that my music […]

Music Star Keith Cullen: “I would be delighted to start a movement talking about what we have in…

Posted onAugust 16, 2019

I would be delighted to start a movement talking about what we have in common […]

Author Jennifer Brown: “Let’s advance the movement to inspire those who are apathetic or inactive…

Posted onAugust 16, 2019

I would inspire those who are apathetic or inactive when it comes to diversity and […]

Actress Dawna Lee Heising: “Let’s bring experts together to find a way to take care of our…

Posted onAugust 16, 2019

…I don’t know the answer, but it would be great if we all could come […]

“Be flexible to create a fantastic work culture”, With Claire Harper of Harper Innovations

Posted onAugust 15, 2019

Be flexible. Once you have a handle on people not numbers, you realize that a […]

Rising Star Edelyn Okano: “To encourage diversity, make your voice active and loud”

Posted onAugust 15, 2019

To encourage diversity, make your voice active and loud. Create platforms that tell the stories […]

Social Impact Heroes: “What’s so frustrating about our largest societal challenges is that we have…

Posted onAugust 13, 2019

What’s so frustrating about our largest societal challenges — poverty, inequality, food scarcity, even climate change — is that […]

Marnie Quinn: “Know yourself, know your weaknesses, know your strengths; Know your team, their…

Posted onAugust 13, 2019

Know yourself. Know your weaknesses, know your strengths. Know your team, their strengths and their […]

Rising Star Rachelle Henry: “My movement would center on teaching people the skills to treat each…

Posted onAugust 13, 2019

My movement would center on teaching people the skills to treat each other with dignity […]

Jennifer Kryshka: “Having a specific career path is overrated”

Posted onAugust 13, 2019

Having a specific career path is overrated. I had no idea when I started out […]

Social Impact Heroes: “How Camille Ruvo and Keep Memory Alive is helping to provide treatment for…

Posted onAugust 13, 2019

One time at an event, a young woman approached me, who could have been no […]

Joseph Scaretta: “Every business should find a way through an in-kind partnership to support the…

Posted onAugust 13, 2019

As part of my series about “companies and organizations making an important social impact, I […]

Dr. Carol Parker Walsh: “Here Are 5 Things You Should Do To Become a Thought Leader In Your…

Posted onAugust 11, 2019

Educate yourself — The landscape of our society consistently evolves and changes. As a thought leader you […]

Author and Music Star Simon Tam: “Here are 5 things we can each do to make social media and the…

Posted onAugust 11, 2019

Rather than thinking about technology as a tool, we should think of it as a […]

Social Impact Heroes: “We all have the capacity to bring about change and it can start with a…

Posted onAugust 10, 2019

The environmental movement used to have a saying; “Think globally, act locally.” It is easy […]

Social Impact Heroes: Celebrity Dentist Dr Bill Dorfman aims to heal the isolation and loneliness…

Posted onAugust 10, 2019

I think the biggest problem that students face today is isolation. Even though many of […]

Marcos Salazar: “I’d like to grow a movement where every career is a social impact career”

Posted onAugust 10, 2019

..my team and I are building ‘Be Social Change’ to grow a movement where every […]

Sports & Celebrity Agent Darren Michael Prince: “How I was able to recover from my addiction by…

Posted onAugust 10, 2019

…As a recovering drug addict having just celebrated 11 years sober I wrote a best-selling […]

Rising Star Alex Burunova: “They say it takes 10 years in this industry to first see the fruits of…

Posted onAugust 10, 2019

Know that it’s a long game. A marathon — not a sprint. They say it takes 10 […]

Rising Star Matt Stoner: “Humans are the greatest force for good that exists on this planet; all…

Posted onAugust 10, 2019

One of the most inspiring aspects of the film is Hunter’s ​Do Good Things ​ […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Bob Ravener and Goodwill are helping hundreds of thousands of vulnerable…

Posted onAugust 9, 2019

There are so many individuals from all backgrounds who are being impacted by engaging with […]

Annabelle Star Natalia Safran: “Diversity in entertainment is important because I believe that the…

Posted onAugust 9, 2019

I believe that the only way to success in anything is working and sticking together. […]

Koch Industries VP Jenny Kim: “If I could inspire one thing, it would be to think about criminal…

Posted onAugust 9, 2019

My passion for reforming our criminal justice system has truly been the cornerstone of my […]

Grammy nominated music star Jewel: “Success is not success without health — physical and mental”

Posted onAugust 9, 2019

Success is not success without health — physical and mental. Don’t let your work rob you of […]

Rising Star Stefania Pierucci: “I would love to create a movement that focuses on the importance…

Posted onAugust 9, 2019

I would love to create a movement that focuses on the importance of the arts […]

5 Things We Can Each Do To Make Social Media And The Internet A Kinder And More Tolerant Place…

Posted onAugust 9, 2019

Practice a form of active listening, Before snapping back with the first thing that enters […]

Rising Star Caridad Cole: “Everyone has the ability to rewire their minds, to start to think…

Posted onAugust 9, 2019

I would immediately implement mandatory morning affirmations. Words have power, of course, but there’s much […]

Rising Star Vida Ghaffari: “It’s important to have gratitude to be able to follow such a great…

Posted onAugust 8, 2019

…Well yoga really helps! But in all seriousness, I think it’s important to have gratitude […]

Rising Star Mystie Smith of WATCHMEN: “Diversity in film can assist in creating positive…

Posted onAugust 8, 2019

Diversity keeps TV and Film fun to watch! The majority of the top TV shows […]

sHeroes: Namira Salim is a Space Diplomat, Future Astronaut, Pioneering Polar Explorer and Artist

Posted onAugust 8, 2019

I believe it’s hard to make peace in this world. I have brought a whole […]

Rising Star Sarah Mackenzie Baron of The Office! A Musical Parody: “Listen to your body, you are …

Posted onAugust 8, 2019

Listen to your body! You are not invincible, you are only human. And if your […]

Jillian Michaels: “Don’t make key decisions with money as your primary factor; Base your decisions…

Posted onAugust 7, 2019

Be authentic always. Never do anything for the money. Money is great and if you […]

Rising Star Nina Eleanya: “In this business time is everything”

Posted onAugust 7, 2019

Time is everything. This business is very time sensitive. At any given moment my agent […]

Rising Music Star Staje: “I would like to see less single parent families here in the US”

Posted onAugust 7, 2019

I would like to see less single parent families here in the US. I understand […]

How to face your day with exuberance, “Joie De Vivre” and a “ravenous thirst for life”, With…

Posted onAugust 6, 2019

My most important positive strategy is connection. In my life, I have found that the […]

Rising Star Davide Ferrari: “Let’s start a movement that encourages disconnecting from technology…

Posted onAugust 6, 2019

…Probably a movement that encourages disconnecting from technology for 24 hours at least once a […]

Filmmaker Jason Zavaleta: “Why I’d like to see a cinematic movement focusing on micro stories”

Posted onAugust 6, 2019

I’d like to see a cinematic movement focusing on micro stories. Tales deeply personal to […]

Gina and Jenae Heitkamp of GenGirl Media: “With Middle School Moguls we started a movement to…

Posted onAugust 6, 2019

I think that idea for us is truly Middle School Moguls. It’s introducing the empowering […]

Filmmaker Christopher Livingston: “Recognize the value of the gift you have been given with this…

Posted onAugust 5, 2019

Be true to yourself. Educate yourself. Take nothing for granted. Recognize the importance of living […]

Rising Star Brian Drolet: “Just because it may seem easy at first doesn’t mean it will stay easy…

Posted onAugust 5, 2019

I wish someone would have told me — just because it may seem easy at first doesn’t […]

Emmy Nominated Costume Designer Laura Frecon: “We all have the light within us to do good things…

Posted onAugust 5, 2019

My favorite word of all time is “Namaste”. It is a word and gesture that […]

Rising Star Jackie Loeb: Try to separate ‘what you do’ from ‘who you are’

Posted onAugust 5, 2019

…I really struggle with this one but ‘try’ to separate ‘what you do’ from ‘who […]

Women In Wellness: “Never put yourself down” With Dr. Margaret Rogers Van Coops

Posted onAugust 5, 2019

Never put yourself down. When you make a mistake, allow yourself to enjoy discovering that […]

Rising Star Wendy Wilkins: “Let’s start a movement to set up a place for displaced people in…

Posted onAugust 2, 2019

My sister, recently passed and she was passionate about the inhumane treatment of refugees, we […]

Rising Music Stars Eric Scullin and Devin Hoffman of Dysplay: “Humanity as a whole could benefit…

Posted onAugust 2, 2019

I’m a big supporter of the insight or transcendental meditation movement that has been picking […]

Whitney Allen of WhitneyTalks: “It’s extremely important to have diversity represented in film and…

Posted onAugust 2, 2019

I believe it’s extremely important to have diversity represented in film and television. With many […]

Daniel Elimelech of IM Intelligent Mining: “If I do not allow myself to fail I am already failing…

Posted onAugust 2, 2019

I had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Elimelech. Daniel is the Founder of IM Intelligent […]

Unstoppable: How Rising Star Dominique Kang has persevered with her disability and now advocates…

Posted onAugust 1, 2019

I am passionate about fighting for equal opportunities for performers with disabilities Continue reading on […]

Rising Music Stars Kelli & Jaymie of The Belles: “Don’t be afraid to take chances to find out who…

Posted onAugust 1, 2019

Kelli + Jaymie: Don’t be afraid to take chances to find who you truly are. […]

Rising Star Goya Robles: “Surround yourself with people who are better than you at what you do…

Posted onAugust 1, 2019

Surround yourself with people who are better than you at what you do. Learn from […]

Danny Taylor of DT & CO: Don’t be afraid to tell a client “I don’t know but will find out for you”

Posted onAugust 1, 2019

Don’t be afraid to tell a client “I don’t know but will find out for […]

Rising Star Rita Balinha: “Go for it, whatever ‘it’ is; You never know what you can learn that…

Posted onJuly 31, 2019

Go for it, whatever ‘it’ is. That includes not saying ‘no’ to new experiences if […]

Rising Star Zach Avery: “If we don’t portray the cultural diversity of actual life in TV and film…

Posted onJuly 31, 2019

… we simply live in a diverse world and film/tv projects are created to put […]

Rising Music Star Aymée Nuviola: “I would love for women in this industry to be highlighted by…

Posted onJuly 31, 2019

I would love to start a movement where women can support each other within the […]

Rising Star Kaiti Wallen: “Diversity in entertainment is so important because we can’t bridge…

Posted onJuly 31, 2019

I think that first and foremost we can’t bridge division without active engagement! We are […]

Social Impact Heroes: Why Dr William Novick travels across the world to save children with congenit

Posted onJuly 31, 2019

We were in Belgrade in March of 1999 when NATO started bombing the city. We […]

Rising Star Harley Wallen: “Films with true diversity take down barriers and build bridges between…

Posted onJuly 30, 2019

…when we make films with true diversity, especially when it depicts unity, it is something […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Emily Rogath Steckler is raising awareness and funds to treat and cure…

Posted onJuly 30, 2019

Together with the INAD Cure Foundation, we are working to eradicate INAD. Yes, we are […]

Rising Star Ana Golja: “Let’s start a SMILE movement; Sometimes, that’s all a person needs to…

Posted onJuly 30, 2019

The movement I would start would be a SMILE movement. It’s a simple thing that […]

Rising Star ZONTA: “I’d like to start a movement that promotes self-love; if you can love yourself…

Posted onJuly 30, 2019

I would start a movement that promotes self-love, because if you can love yourself, then […]

Rising Music Star Michelle Manifesto, MzSaiGon: “Relationships in the music business are very…

Posted onJuly 30, 2019

Relationships in the business are very important. It’s important to develop solid relationships with people […]

Rising Star Amelia DeMilo: “I’d like to inspire people to have a radical revolution of human…

Posted onJuly 30, 2019

…I would inspire people to have a radical revolution of human empathy. In this technological […]

Rising Star Carlye Tamaren: “We need a movement for women to cheer on women; Sometimes all we need…

Posted onJuly 29, 2019

…Women cheering on women! I want to be an avid FIGHTER for this throughout my […]

Rising Star Michelle DeFraites: “You book 1 out of every 100 auditions you go on if you’re lucky…

Posted onJuly 29, 2019

This is advice that I got when I was first starting that was helpful because […]

Rising Star Natalie Diana Heslop: “To do well in this industry you have to be humble; Setting your…

Posted onJuly 29, 2019

…In this day and age of instant gratification you quickly realise a career in acting […]

Chris Bowen of ClearDATA: “I want to solve the breach crisis; I want to stop the thieves and bad…

Posted onJuly 29, 2019

I want to solve the breach crisis. I want to stop the thieves and bad […]

Tim Murphy of Softies: Fast fashion is companies chasing a popular moment and often missing it; I…

Posted onJuly 29, 2019

I’m not a fan of fast fashion, which is the practice of producing cheap, trendy […]

Mark Perlmutter of VegReady: “My mission is to help 2 million non-vegans, eat 2 more plant-based…

Posted onJuly 29, 2019

Our mission is to help 2 million non-vegans, eat 2 more plant-based meals per week. […]

Lindsay Wynn: “The biggest thing for me is getting people to be honest with themselves; That alone…

Posted onJuly 28, 2019

Can I aim to inspire world peace, and if not that, at least amicable cohabitation? […]

Rising Star Paula R Crandall: “Ask for feedback; Everyone is focusing on their own job so sometimes

Posted onJuly 28, 2019

Ask for feedback. Everyone is focusing on their own job so that sometimes feedback isn’t […]

Rising Star Kira Gurnée: “You can’t please everybody, so don’t worry about it”

Posted onJuly 28, 2019

You can’t please everybody, so don’t worry about it. Most of the time when you […]

Alison Mountford of Ends+Stems: “I’m on a mission to reduce household food waste; Choosing to…

Posted onJuly 28, 2019

This is not a theoretical question for me; it’s my daily work! I’m on a […]

Author Adela Schicker: “Be brave enough to ask for feedback, and brave enough to be able to give…

Posted onJuly 27, 2019

Brené Brown taught me my fifth lesson: to be brave enough to ask for feedback, […]

Matt Ishbia of UWM: “To create a fantastic work culture, every day call at least one or two team…

Posted onJuly 27, 2019

Thank people and express your appreciation. Every day, I call at least one or two […]

Influencer Kimia Kalbasi: “Pass on the positivity with a simple act of kindness; It may not sound…

Posted onJuly 27, 2019

Pass on the positivity with a simple act of kindness. May not sound like a […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Philanthropists Vijay and Umayal Eswaran are uplifting thousands of…

Posted onJuly 27, 2019

We all have a responsibility to this planet. The biggest threat to humanity today is […]

Reality TV Star Ashlee White: “I hope to shed some light on how devastating Alzheimer’s is; I’ve…

Posted onJuly 27, 2019

I’m amazed by how many people are touched by Alzheimer’s and how many young caregivers […]

Beth Campbell of Wilson Associates: “I feel so strongly that in today’s political and global…

Posted onJuly 27, 2019

Be Kind. I feel so strongly that in today’s political and global economic environment, we […]

Carmen Perez of The Gathering for Justice: “We can get rid of the more than 40,000 legal…

Posted onJuly 27, 2019

We can get rid of the more than 40,000 legal restrictions that follow people with […]

Rising Star Lora Dailey: “Take classes that challenge you”

Posted onJuly 26, 2019

Take classes that challenge you. When I first moved to LA, I had just graduated […]

Rising Star Laura Styrka: Let’s start a campaign for anyone with family and friends that they know…

Posted onJuly 26, 2019

Homelessness as an issue resonates really strongly with me. I remember watching a televised talent […]

Rising Star Nicky Mondellini: “All it takes is one small act of kindness a day to take step in the…

Posted onJuly 26, 2019

I meditate daily, it reduces stress and helps me focus the rest of the day. […]

Social Impact Heroes: Genevieve Piturro has been delivering pajamas and books to vulnerable…

Posted onJuly 26, 2019

“Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway”. 20 years ago I started Pajama Program and […]

Rising Star Fabrizio Brienza: “Always be yourself, It will create a more positive society; It’s a…

Posted onJuly 26, 2019

I would tell people to be yourself, because people today are so influenced by social […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Rusty Robertson & Stand Up To Cancer is leveraging pop culture and MLB to

Posted onJuly 26, 2019

With our focus on innovation and collaboration, we wanted our impact to be nothing less […]

Rising Star Venessa Verdugo: “Putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes before we act or speak can…

Posted onJuly 25, 2019

The movement I would start would be EMPATHY. Putting ourselves in someone else’s shoes before […]

Filmmaker Shaun MacGillivray: “It’s important to show audiences that we can heal and learn from…

Posted onJuly 25, 2019

With water being one of the world’s most treasured and important resources, we have a […]

Author Kedma Ough: “I’d like to educate people to find business funds regardless of their scenario…

Posted onJuly 25, 2019

…Simple. Educate people to find business funds regardless of their scenario. There is a funding […]

Women In Wellness: “Stop being a perfectionist, the ‘I can do it all myself’ mindset will only…

Posted onJuly 25, 2019

As part of my series featuring Women in Wellness, I had the pleasure of interviewing […]

Rising Star Scott Howard: “I feel it is my mission to work with people and share positive messages…

Posted onJuly 25, 2019

One trial of life I wasn’t prepared, or wanted to be tested with, was the […]

Rising Star Fuller French: “Blaze your own trail; Many young musicians try to sound like their…

Posted onJuly 24, 2019

…Another very important bit of advice is to blaze your own trail. A lot of […]

Chris Ronzio of Trainual: “Write down what you do; It’s not just for your employer, it’s for you”

Posted onJuly 24, 2019

Write down what you do. It’s not just for your employer, it’s for you. It […]

Hip Hop Star Jay Park: “Just be humble and be a good human being no matter how much money and…

Posted onJuly 24, 2019

The movement I’m creating right now. I lead by example, not by preaching. It’s just […]

Kimberly J Commins-Tzoumakas: “Leaders need to learn from people with different knowledge and…

Posted onJuly 24, 2019

Learn from people with different knowledge and life experiences. As a leader, you need to […]

Monica Louie: “There is no “it” factor; Anyone can be successful”

Posted onJuly 23, 2019

There is no “it” factor. Anyone can be successful. Over the years I’ve had the […]

Barbara Pisano Messing: “Be open to change, be open to new ideas, understand that there is much to…

Posted onJuly 23, 2019

Be open to change, be open to new ideas, understand that there is much to […]

LunchboxWax CEO Debi Lane: Let’s incorporate ‘Mindfulness’ into our corporate training programs

Posted onJuly 22, 2019

Mindfulness — hands down. Being mindful is more than just meditation — although I am a strong advocate for […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Angie Murimirwa and CAMFED has helped millions of girls children to go…

Posted onJuly 22, 2019

Had CAMFED never existed, there would be many more child brides in the communities we […]

Jan and Jillian Yuhas: “Let’s start a movement to return the value of commitment to the dating…

Posted onJuly 22, 2019

…To return the value of commitment to the dating scene. With the expansion of dating […]

Philanthropist Andres Pira: “I’m a big believer in vibrational giving, which is the act of giving…

Posted onJuly 20, 2019

I’m a big believer in vibrational giving, which is the act of giving with positive […]

Jill O’Donnell-Tormey of the Cancer Research Institute: “Elevating the celebrity of scientists to…

Posted onJuly 20, 2019

Elevating the celebrity of scientists to that of professional athletes, reality TV stars, and actors […]

Women in Wellness: “Get outside more; I can say without a doubt that spending time outdoors will…

Posted onJuly 20, 2019

Get outside more. We have a philosophy at MeatEater, that a deeper understanding of the […]

Jürgen Himmelmann: “To create a fantastic work culture, It is absolutely critical that no matter…

Posted onJuly 19, 2019

Positive Mindset: It is absolutely critical that no matter the state or situation, that your […]

Media Pioneer Barry Layne: “I have committed to doing something FOR every person I hire; I ask if…

Posted onJuly 19, 2019

I have committed to doing something FOR every person I hire. During the recruitment/interview process […]

Immigration Attorney Brad Bernstein: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness…

Posted onJuly 19, 2019

Although I love to work, it is so important to recharge, and close yourself off […]

Rising Star Corrina Ramos: “Self-worth is perhaps most important; If you don’t believe in yourself…

Posted onJuly 19, 2019

Self-worth is perhaps one of the most important in my list of five. Why? Well […]

Music Star Anna Danes: “In many ways, you need LESS to succeed than you think; The #1 is persever…

Posted onJuly 19, 2019

In many ways, you need LESS to succeed than you think! #1 is perseverance. Most […]

Rising Star Kristine Knowlton: “More and more people are becoming homeless with nowhere to go; If…

Posted onJuly 19, 2019

If I could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to […]

Rising Star Claire Sully: “Definitely keep your family close and be with people who keep you as…

Posted onJuly 18, 2019

…Aw man, I love this question so much, I get asked this one a lot. […]

Rising Star Kurt Deimer: “We need a movement to bring unity back to the country; We need to put…

Posted onJuly 18, 2019

It feels like everyone in the country is so disconnected and divided today. I would […]

Rising Stars Zach, Jacob & Nich Oswald: “People often say to be happy where you’re at and we…

Posted onJuly 18, 2019

Strive to be the best you that you can be in every aspect of life. […]

Julie Leonhardt LaTorre of Sotheby’s International Realty: “Lively debate breeds the best ideas…

Posted onJuly 17, 2019

Lively debate breeds the best ideas. The biggest concern for any organization should be when […]

“5 Things You Need to Know to Create a Fantastic Podcast”, with Emily Abbate of the Hurdle podcast

Posted onJuly 17, 2019

…interact with your listeners as much as possible. Create social media accounts. Tag it up. […]

Author and Entrepreneur Lina Kennedy shares 6 strategies to help you face your day with exuberance…

Posted onJuly 17, 2019

As part of our series about strong female leaders, I had the pleasure of interviewing […]

Therapist and filmmaker Jacqueline Donelli: “How many people compromise their goals for emotional…

Posted onJuly 17, 2019

Show up. Many people compromise their goals for what I’ve coined, “emotional negotiation”. EN is […]

Rising Music Stars Justin Cole & Dan Picarel of the Underclassman: “Take that leap of faith, and…

Posted onJuly 17, 2019

If we could start a movement, it would be to teach people that you can […]

Angelica Deleon: “Be Human; By practicing empathy, I’ve gained a new perspective that has led us…

Posted onJuly 17, 2019

Be Human. At the beginning stages, I had it all wrong! I wanted our brand […]

Rambo 5 Last Blood Producers, Christa Campbell and Lati Grobman: “If you can’t tolerate hearing…

Posted onJuly 16, 2019

Lati: If you can’t tolerate hearing the word NO, you should just quit now. It’s […]

Rising Star Rachel Favori: “If each individual would take the initiative to care about the other…

Posted onJuly 16, 2019

…with the state of the world these days, so much could be done: from alleviating […]

Rising Star Seana Kofoed: “Embrace the You in You; No One Notices Those Five Pounds But You”

Posted onJuly 16, 2019

…embrace the you in you. Super cheese balls, I know, but…seriously NO ONE NOTICES THOSE […]

Rear Admiral Robert “Bob” E Day Jr of BlackBerry Corporation: “Let’s elevate the standing of edu…

Posted onJuly 16, 2019

I would elevate the standing of educators, especially those in K-12, to bring them on […]

Rising Music Star K Sos of The Hoy Polloy: “We’ve got to take the money out of politics or we will…

Posted onJuly 15, 2019

We got to check the corporations, and take the money out of politics. If we […]

Rising Star Isla Cervelli: “We aren’t perfect so being able to forgive yourself everyday for…

Posted onJuly 15, 2019

Be Grateful for everything you have accomplished. Forgive yourself and others. The Art of being […]

Unstoppable: Wavio Founders Greyson Watkins, Spencer Montan, & Brandon Marin are helping to…

Posted onJuly 15, 2019

We are a Deaf team trying to solve sound/audio related problems, pardon the irony. We […]

Dominique Penn: “If I could aspire to inspire any movement it would be to provide free feminine…

Posted onJuly 15, 2019

If I could aspire to inspire any movement it would be to provide free pads […]

Rising Star Siraj Raval: “Take time off, even if you don’t feel like it”

Posted onJuly 15, 2019

Take time off, even if you don’t feel like it. This is a journey, we […]

Sports Stars Making a Social Impact: How IndyCar racer Charlie Kimball is helping to raise…

Posted onJuly 15, 2019

I would like if all health care professionals in the diabetes world saw themselves more […]

Chef Chloe St-Cyr: Bruised apples make better pies; This is true in many areas of life

Posted onJuly 15, 2019

Bruised apples make better pies. One of the cooks at my new resort had been […]

Women In Wellness: “Your DNA is not your destiny” With Dr. Donese Worden

Posted onJuly 14, 2019

DNA is not your destiny. We constantly turn genes on and off with every thought, […]

Rising Music Star Ian Guerin: “Time is not of the essence as long as you’re moving forward”

Posted onJuly 14, 2019

Time is not of the essence as long as you’re moving forward. I remember people […]

Campari America VP Melanie Batchelor: “The further I advance in my career, the move I value…

Posted onJuly 14, 2019

The further I advance in my career, the move I value finding a mentor. My […]

Dennis Kennedy Founder of the National Diversity Council: “If I could inspire a movement, it would…

Posted onJuly 14, 2019

If I could inspire a movement, it would definitely be providing more opportunities for youth […]

Rising Star Tanya O’ Callaghan: “We need to all wake up more, we need to stop floating through…

Posted onJuly 13, 2019

We need to all wake up more, we need to stop floating through life completely […]

Jeff Raz: “To create a fantastic work culture find moments, however small, for human connection —…

Posted onJuly 13, 2019

…Finding moments, however small, for human connection — in person, on the phone, in an email. I […]

Screenwriter Marjolein Smit: “Be in the now; Being in the moment and thinking on the spot, really…

Posted onJuly 13, 2019

…Be in the now. Great things happen when you least expect it. Opportunities come by. […]

Rising Star Taylor Ré Lynn: “Film facilitates the sharing of different stories from different…

Posted onJuly 13, 2019

As a part of my series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct […]

Martin Tobias of Upgrade Labs: “Take cold showers to develop Grit”

Posted onJuly 12, 2019

Take a cold shower. Grit builds over time as you overcome obstacles and gain confidence. […]

Rising Star Amit Ruderman: “Let’s start a movement to help people identify their passions & dream…

Posted onJuly 12, 2019

I think that a lot of people don’t follow their dreams or passions. It doesn’t […]

Mitesh Popat of PlantOGram: “To create a fantastic work culture, routinely schedule activities…

Posted onJuly 12, 2019

Routinely schedule activities that break up the monotony that can sometimes set in at a […]

Rising Music Star Justine Glaser, of Blue Midnight: “Keep and honor all of your promises; Never…

Posted onJuly 12, 2019

Keep and honor all of your promises. Never make a promise you can’t keep. People […]

Heavy Metal Stars Fate DeStroyed: “The war between spirituality and profit has yielded a rather…

Posted onJuly 12, 2019

I think that the war between spirituality and profit has yielded a rather distorted view […]

Rising Star Candace Mcadams: “Let’s shift the paradigm from surviving artists to thriving artists…

Posted onJuly 11, 2019

I would love to shift the paradigm from surviving artists to thriving artists and create […]

Liz Miller of Divine Chocolate: “You can be an introvert AND a phenomenal leader”

Posted onJuly 11, 2019

You can be an introvert and a phenomenal leader. I used to think it was […]

Concussion Star Sara Lindsey: “We don’t live in a homogenous culture, so why would we create…

Posted onJuly 11, 2019

I believe art should reflect and expand upon life. Diversity in art is important because […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Vivek Sharma of InStride is giving thousands of employees the…

Posted onJuly 11, 2019

I believe people recognize the barriers that stand in the way of someone earning a […]

Zhenzhen You of Pantheon: “I’m particularly interested in creating a more inclusive environment in…

Posted onJuly 11, 2019

As a part of my series featuring accomplished women in STEM, I had the pleasure […]

Steve Kane of Rolling Strong: “Let’s use exercise to break down the typical social barriers and…

Posted onJuly 11, 2019

…It is amazing how exercise can break down the typical social barriers and create an […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Madeleine Park is helping hundreds of homeless people with hygiene and…

Posted onJuly 11, 2019

There are many different aspects to homelessness and reasons behind why one becomes homeless. The […]

Jennifer Albert: “Nobody is going to give more of their all than you”

Posted onJuly 10, 2019

Nobody is going to give more of their all than you. It takes you showing […]

Alexander Lind of Radinn: “People tell you over and over that failing is part of the journey; Well…

Posted onJuly 10, 2019

Failing is part of the deal — people tell you over and over that failing is part […]

Social Impact Heroes: “How Mary L Pulido, Ph.D of The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruel

Posted onJuly 10, 2019

Everyone in the community needs to take action if they think a child is at […]

Grammy Award-winning recording artist Omar Akram: “You don’t need a lot of money to achieve…

Posted onJuly 10, 2019

You don’t need a lot of money to achieve success. Most people think that if […]

Rising Star Emily Turrini: “Here is what we can do to help aspiring stars get their early projects…

Posted onJuly 9, 2019

…Awww thank you. That’s sweet of you to say and it’s such a fantastic question. […]

Clea Martin & Elly Bannon: “You have to fill yourself up before you can inspire others”

Posted onJuly 9, 2019

You have to fill yourself up before you can inspire others. The true power of […]

Brian Tate: “As a leader you must appreciate that each of your employees are different”

Posted onJuly 9, 2019

Each of your employees are different. It is crucial to understand what motivates your employees […]

Jeanne Branthover of DHR International: “Never assume what members of your team aspire to be in…

Posted onJuly 9, 2019

Never “assume” what members of your team aspire to be in their careers. One senior […]

Aptive CEO Vess Pearson: “Eat That Frog, Do the Hardest Things First”

Posted onJuly 9, 2019

Do the hardest things first. There’s a book called “Eat That Frog” and the principle […]

Michel Bayan: “Let’s start a movement built on the premise that no matter how sure we are that we…

Posted onJuly 8, 2019

…I’d call it “Change your Mind” and build it on the premise that no matter […]

Lindsay Verstegen of ShopRunner: “Show up authentically and unapologetically”

Posted onJuly 8, 2019

Show up authentically and unapologetically. These early innings of my career have in large part […]

Rising Star Katherine Waddell: “Never be afraid or ashamed to take time for yourself”

Posted onJuly 8, 2019

Never be afraid or ashamed to take time for yourself. I know we all try […]

Robyn Linn: “Do not underestimate the level of endurance required to see a vision through; If you…

Posted onJuly 8, 2019

Do what fuels you but do not underestimate the level of ENDURANCE required to see […]

Emily Blumenthal of the Independent Handbag Designer Awards: “Say thank you to everyone who takes…

Posted onJuly 7, 2019

“Say thank you to everyone who takes the time to speak with you.” It’s the […]

Author Michael Stone: “If I could start a movement, it would be one that made sure that kids…

Posted onJuly 7, 2019

I’ve always been interested in making sure that kids have as much opportunity in the […]

Artist Mary Livoni: “It would be wonderful to see America’s collective creative brain power come…

Posted onJuly 7, 2019

I’m going to use my imagination here, and see myself not as a solitary creative, […]

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Senior Lydia Moreno: “I want to do my part in helping people…

Posted onJuly 6, 2019

If I were a person of enormous influence, and I could inspire a movement that […]

Rising Star Devon Ryan: It’s easy to keep telling yourself that “When [blank] happens, then I’ll…

Posted onJuly 6, 2019

It’s easy to keep telling yourself that “When [blank] happens, then I’ll have more time […]

Stacey Blades of the Electric Radio Kings: “We are lacking love and respect for people and other…

Posted onJuly 6, 2019

I think we are lacking love and respect for people and other musicians in our […]

Lindsay Tia Reilly: “You have to show the people that work for you that their contributions to…

Posted onJuly 6, 2019

My biggest inspiration in business was my Grandpa. He inspired me to build a family, […]

SysAid CEO Sarah Lahav: “Let’s start a movement to teach children empathy”

Posted onJuly 6, 2019

I’d start a movement to teach children empathy. At the root of injustices — including those that […]

Celebrity Trainer Seth Browning: “If as a society, we had movement for gratitude, this world would…

Posted onJuly 5, 2019

I can struggle with negative thinking and impatience. If as society, we had movement on […]

Rising Star Deb Snyder: “You don’t have to be a hot mess to be talented”

Posted onJuly 5, 2019

You don’t have to be a hot mess to be talented. There are a lot […]

Actress and Writer Rosann Ferrier: “Let’s start a movement to give small interest free loans to…

Posted onJuly 5, 2019

Here in Scotland there are places of high poverty deprivation, as I am sure there […]

Sanofi’s Michelle Carnahan: “You are never as great as they may tell you on your best day, and you…

Posted onJuly 5, 2019

…you are never as great as they may tell you on your best day, and […]

Rising Star Shira Eden: “Nobody else can look like you and bring the character you bring; So be…

Posted onJuly 4, 2019

Don’t try to look like or be like someone else. You will never be as […]

Lucrezia Bisignani of Kukua: “Women leaders should use the single best trait they have more than…

Posted onJuly 4, 2019

Show up every day being your true self with no fear of being different from […]

KAATO: “There is so much creativity and great ideas that are shut down; we want to influence…

Posted onJuly 4, 2019

… we would want to influence people to live with less worry, more freedom to […]

5 Things You Need To Know To Create a Fantastic Podcast: “Interview great guests” With John Di…

Posted onJuly 3, 2019

Interview great guests. Don’t be intimidated to interview high-profile guests or concerned about discussing controversial […]

Ayal Lanternari and Asaf Kehat of nanobébé: “Always be thorough; Taking shortcuts never results in…

Posted onJuly 3, 2019

Always be thorough. Taking shortcuts never results in positive long-term results. Whether it be in […]

Mattel SVP Diana Schildhouse: “The gender gap starts at a younger age than we thought; Young…

Posted onJuly 3, 2019

There is a clear gap in the aspirations women hold and opportunities available. To produce […]

Philanthropist, Socialite, and Veteran Journalist Toni Holt Kramer: My greatest wish is to share…

Posted onJuly 2, 2019

My greatest wish is that those who read my memoir leave with the belief that […]

FranklinCovey EVP Scott Jeffrey Miller: “Make and keep your commitments to create a fantastic work…

Posted onJuly 2, 2019

What’s your batting average? Accomplishing 7 out of 7 is much better for your brand […]

Transwestern CEO Larry P Heard: “To create a fantastic work culture, remove ambiguity about how…

Posted onJuly 2, 2019

…It is also important for team members to be accountable to each other and to […]

Professor John Edmunds: “We need to start a movement to have people’s proposals for financing…

Posted onJuly 2, 2019

The movement would be to have people’s proposals for projects and financing judged on the […]

EY’s Joe Dettmann: “To create a fantastic work culture we need to shift the paradigm on how we …

Posted onJuly 2, 2019

We really need to reevaluate how we think about work — is it just something we HAVE […]

Death Metal and Black Metal Goth singer Holly Lowery-Mills: “We need to go within and put…

Posted onJuly 2, 2019

…I used to go to this café on Hollywood Blvd. called Café Audrey. It was […]

Music Star Matthew Browning: “I would love to start a movement that helps people see life through…

Posted onJuly 2, 2019

I would love to start a movement that helps people see life through the lens […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Polo star and cancer survivor Brandon Phillips is helping to battle…

Posted onJuly 1, 2019

I want everyone to know the impact a cancer diagnosis has on the entire family, […]

Serial Entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia: “If everyone has equal access to opportunity and education…

Posted onJuly 1, 2019

I believe that every one of us on this planet has an obligation to have […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Melissa Berry of CancerFashionista is giving support and encouragement…

Posted onJuly 1, 2019

I try and pay it forward every single day by helping other women who are […]

Homa Zaryouni of 10 Wooster: “Limitations can breed creativity; I am no longer scared of budget or…

Posted onJuly 1, 2019

Limitations can breed creativity. I am no longer scared of budget or time constraints. Sometimes […]

Rising Star Kris McQuaid: Directors look for people who are comfortable with themselves

Posted onJune 30, 2019

After a recent meeting with a Casting Director, I have discovered that Disney is looking […]

Rising Star Kelley Watson: “Elevating women would be an economic boon; Elevate women, 51% of the…

Posted onJune 30, 2019

I believe this country needs an Angry White Women (AWW) movement. AWW would be AWW-Inspiring […]

Ryan Coulter: “Division is our greatest enemy and the easiest way for us to be controlled”

Posted onJune 30, 2019

Division is our greatest enemy and the easiest way for us to be controlled. It’s […]

Shane Heath of MUDWTR: “Why you should consider doing a weekly technology and food fast”

Posted onJune 30, 2019

Every Wednesday we do a 24 hour fast, we leave our phones at home and […]

Author Lucie B Lindner: “With all the issues facing our young girls today, it’s important for them…

Posted onJune 30, 2019

My mission has always been to help girls reach their potential and tap into their […]

Rising Star Jennifer Faith Ward: “All people can connect through kindness; Something as simple as…

Posted onJune 29, 2019

If I could start a movement that would bring the most amount of good to […]

Rising Star Brian Falduto: “A lot of our solutions remain in middle school & high school, If we…

Posted onJune 29, 2019

I think a lot of the solutions remain in middle school & high school. If […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Alissa Carpenter is helping to humanize the workplace one conversation…

Posted onJune 29, 2019

I think as a society we can start to peel back the layers and be […]

Actress Priscilla Wittman: “If more people in this world would truly love and treat their neighbor…

Posted onJune 29, 2019

I always say, it doesn’t cost anything to be kind! If more people in this […]

Unstoppable: Anton “DJ Hear No Evil” Abraham has shown the world that being deaf can’t hold him…

Posted onJune 29, 2019

There are literally thousands upon thousands of DJ’s who share the same dream as me. […]

Francesco Amodeo: “It’s important to honor days off; When you run your own business you become…

Posted onJune 27, 2019

When you run your own business, you become sucked into the daily routine that you […]

Music Star Cherie Oakley: “To all artists who make significant amount of money: You should retain…

Posted onJune 27, 2019

I have seen so many artists who go on long breaks while they continue to […]

Dani Ruffolo: “Understand That Not Everyone Is Going To Like You Or Your Product — And That’s Okay”

Posted onJune 27, 2019

Understand That Not Everyone Is Going To Like You Or Your Product — And That’s Okay. Sure, […]

Andrea C Hummel: “Differences are conversations waiting to happen; Talk to the “other side,”…

Posted onJune 27, 2019

Differences are conversations waiting to happen. Talk to the “other side,” because it’s harder to […]

Jeremy Asgari of the Outsiders: “Things like depression, anxiety and ADHD can be combated by…

Posted onJune 27, 2019

Politicians’ jobs are to help pass laws to improve society and the community. If they […]

Maren Cooper: “Stay the course, but keep listening for the need to make a detour”

Posted onJune 26, 2019

Stay the course, but keep listening for the need to make a detour. If your […]

Filmmaker Nena Eskridge: “Let’s end hunger, Seriously”

Posted onJune 25, 2019

…End hunger. Seriously. If all A list actors/producers/directors pooled together a fraction of their wealth, […]

Hannah Dorion: “Be a sponge and absorb any and everything you can from others in the industry”

Posted onJune 25, 2019

Be a sponge and absorb any and everything you can from others in the industry. […]

Rising Star Jen Ponton: “I think true fat acceptance in our culture can heal and prevent a lot of…

Posted onJune 25, 2019

A lot of my personal activism is about body positivity, or more radically, fat acceptance. […]

Stacey Kehoe: “As business leaders, only when we feel mentally and physically well are we in a…

Posted onJune 25, 2019

To thrive means to be successful in all areas of life. To live freely, to […]

Rising Star Lanette Ware: “Maintain healthy relationships; Without my friends and family, my work…

Posted onJune 23, 2019

Maintain healthy relationships with your friends, family, self and colleagues. Without my friends and family, […]

Award-winning poet & screenwriter Marsha M Nelson: “Mentorship is the key to ‘Integrity and…

Posted onJune 23, 2019

…to me Mentorship is the key to “Integrity and Accountability.” I would start a movement […]

Nadia Di Donato of Liberty Entertainment Group: “Do not step in with solutions too quickly”

Posted onJune 23, 2019

I learned not to step in with solutions too quickly. No-one learns anything new if […]

Jack Kennedy of Platform Science: “Look in the mirror on a daily basis and reflect: “Am I doing…

Posted onJune 22, 2019

Ask people to look in the mirror on a daily basis and reflect: “Am I […]

Social Impact Heroes: How National Geographic Photographer Michael George is using his art to…

Posted onJune 22, 2019

…Do not support shady wildlife tourism. When traveling (especially abroad), thoroughly research any activities you […]

Rising Star Celai West: “I’d like to continue teaching everyone that God made them perfect just the

Posted onJune 22, 2019

…It would definitely have to be what I’m already doing, which is teaching everyone that […]

Rising Star Heather McCluskey: “A movement to put down technology for one day a week or a few days…

Posted onJune 22, 2019

It may sound strange, but in this ever advancing world I think the movement that […]

Presidential Candidate and Comedian Ben Gleib: “It is not morality if you only stand for it when…

Posted onJune 22, 2019

We need to elect more women. And I say this as a man running against […]

Rising Star Judy Goss on why it’s so important to have more diversity represented in film and…

Posted onJune 21, 2019

I can list 100 reasons why we should have diversity and the first one is […]

Rising Star Paige DeSorbo: Young women need to be able to be heard and talked to so that they know…

Posted onJune 21, 2019

I think that your childhood is a very small portion of your life but it […]

Dr. Jennifer Adolphe: “Be confident, but if you’re unsure about something, ask”

Posted onJune 21, 2019

Be confident, but if you’re unsure about something, ask. It’s better to ask a question […]

Laurie Powell: “Listening skills are the best skills a leader can have”

Posted onJune 21, 2019

You have two ears and one mouth — Use them in the same proportion. Or as Burr […]

Patrick Pennie: “It is evident that America has thrived as a nation because we have embraced…

Posted onJune 21, 2019

…diversity broadens our reach and expands our capabilities. It is evident that America has thrived […]

Lydia Kuo of Nicorette & Nicoderm: “The to-do list will never go away so there is no point in…

Posted onJune 20, 2019

Make your health and those you care about a priority like work: The to-do list […]

2 Broke Girls Star Beth Behrs: “I’d like to bring more awareness to the power of equine therapy”

Posted onJune 20, 2019

I think equine therapy is one of the most powerful healing modalities. I’d like to […]

Laura Bowser of TMI Consulting: “A leader needs to know when to fight, and when to let it go.”

Posted onJune 20, 2019

Know when to fight, and when to let it go. If you lead a company […]

Rising Star Dr Britten Cole: “Why we should bring vocational skills like electrical skills, carpent

Posted onJune 20, 2019

…I advocate bringing vocational skills (electrical, carpentry, sewing, typing) back into public high schools. These […]

Social Impact Heroes: Filmmaker Joseph Alvaro has created a life-affirming video platform for…

Posted onJune 20, 2019

…Talking about raising children alone we shared our trials and tribulations of single parenthood. Delving […]

Rising Star Rachel Boston: “With all the stories coming forward from women today, I think it’s…

Posted onJune 14, 2019

…Oh wow. A movement. Let’s do it! Honesty, respect. Transparency. With all the stories coming […]

Last Call Creators, Gavin Michael Booth, and Daved Wilkins on why it’s so important to have…

Posted onJune 14, 2019

…It affects our culture by telling stories brought for by all cultures. It educates to […]

Author Robin Moriarty, Ph.D: “I would like for us to change how we measure success today”

Posted onJune 14, 2019

I would like for us to change how we measure success which today is characterized […]

Radio Host Jasmine Sanders: “Don’t change who you are, change the narrative”

Posted onJune 14, 2019

Don’t change who you are, change the narrative — When I first started in radio, there was […]

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO Candace Adams: “Character and Effort Trumps Skill”

Posted onJune 14, 2019

Character and Effort Trumps Skill: We are focused on hiring the right people based on […]

Filmmaker Adam Mason: “Being a creative person has brought me so much joy, but it also comes with…

Posted onJune 13, 2019

…I think you need to brace yourself for a lot of highs and lows. Being […]

Rising Star Camille James Harman: “Most actors have a head for emotions, art, and language, but…

Posted onJune 13, 2019

I wish someone could have explained to me at a young age that most actors […]

Screenwriter Vanja Lea Kocen: “Hold on to people who helped you; Don’t forget people who were…

Posted onJune 13, 2019

Hold on to people who helped you. Don’t forget people who were there for you, […]

Rising Star Karishma Bhandari: “If a character is written for a certain ethnicity and skin tone…

Posted onJune 13, 2019

…if I could start a movement it will be like the ‘Me Too Campaign’. But […]

Karen Cohen of Wix: “Not making a decision is more harmful than making the wrong one; Be willing

Posted onJune 13, 2019

Be willing to make decisions as bets. You don’t have to be 100% sure about […]

Rising Star Ginger Marin: “It is the responsibility of every human to care for the planet; It is…

Posted onJune 12, 2019

I believe wholeheartedly that it is the responsibility of every human to care for the […]

Rising Star Sarah J Eagen: “Build and nurture community; You need people to share the struggles…

Posted onJune 12, 2019

Build and nurture community. This is essential. An acting and writing career takes many years […]

“To create a fantastic work culture you need to be transparent about good news as well as bad”…

Posted onJune 12, 2019

…The good and the bad. It’s easy to be transparent about good news, but it’s […]

Janice Ellig: “If I could empower more women to have a voice, I believe that monumental problems…

Posted onJune 12, 2019

…if I could empower more women to have a voice, I believe that monumental problems […]

Whitney Mayer of the Hershey Company: “If you aren’t messing up at least a little bit every six…

Posted onJune 12, 2019

…If you aren’t messing up at least a little bit every six months or so, […]

Josh Burrell of Activated Capital: “How we aim to revitalize communities with the P.A.P.E.R…

Posted onJune 9, 2019

We focus a lot on activating cities and activation amongst the communities in which we […]

Rising Star Maria Bacardi: “All micro actions influence macro effects; Influence begins in…

Posted onJune 9, 2019

I believe that all micro actions influence macro effects. Influence begins with one’s own curiosity […]

Actress and Designer Kaye Laine: If we go into anything, whether acting, music, business, with a…

Posted onJune 8, 2019

Always do the right thing. If we go into anything, whether acting, music, business, etc. […]

Ashley Merrill: “Imagine what the world would look like if we all put a part of ourselves into…

Posted onJune 8, 2019

Be the change: I was very frustrated with how few women I saw successfully leading […]

Rising Star Mickela Mallozzi: “Why it is so important to connect with the locals when you travel”

Posted onJune 8, 2019

The whole mission of Bare Feet is to inspire people to travel — and not just get […]

Rising Star Brittany Samson: “Why we should make public speaking courses a larger part of the…

Posted onJune 8, 2019

My own movement would be towards making public speaking courses a larger part of the […]

“Life and Leadership Lessons I Learned From My Father, President Ronald Reagan”, With Michael…

Posted onJune 7, 2019

…When I got married, my father wrote me a letter. Basically it was really about […]

Aflac’s Catherine Hernandez-Blades: Make people feel good about themselves; It’s not that difficult

Posted onJune 7, 2019

Make people feel good about themselves. It’s not that difficult. For those of us who […]

Rising Star June Carryl: “Let’s start a movement to tackle homelessness and its root causes.

Posted onJune 7, 2019

…It would be a movement to tackle homelessness and its root causes. There are so […]

Kori Estrada: Nothing great comes from doing what’s ‘safe’.

Posted onJune 7, 2019

…Nothing great comes from doing what’s ‘safe’. We put our life savings into this crazy […]

Amy Kajiya of Fusion Naturals: “Master the art of being assertive”

Posted onJune 6, 2019

Master the art of being assertive. Find a balance between being seen as a bully […]

Jana Turner of RETS Associates: “Quantify your difference; For all professionals, but especially…

Posted onJune 6, 2019

Quantify your difference. For all professionals, but especially women in corporate America, it’s important to […]

Rising Star Erika Santosuosso: “Being confident in your abilities and not waiting for others to…

Posted onJune 6, 2019

This is less of a story and more of a general observation — but since shifting to […]

Rising Star Loran Bolding: “Stay humble, no matter what you book, no matter who you are working…

Posted onJune 6, 2019

STAY HUMBLE — No matter what you book, no matter who you are working with, always know […]

Social Impact Heroes: Nancy Davis, founder of Race to Erase MS, has raised millions towards the…

Posted onJune 6, 2019

So many people call me to tell me how they have gone from being in […]

Joanne Obenauf: “Be inspiring; people want to be inspired and they will move mountains because…

Posted onJune 6, 2019

Be inspiring. People want to be inspired and they will move mountains because they are […]

Rising Star Jessica Schechter: “If I could start a movement it would be one that encourages…

Posted onJune 5, 2019

There is the concept of “perception checking” in Interpersonal Communication. When teaching a course on […]

RECESS CEO Jackie Stauffer: “Empowerment is different from management.

Posted onJune 5, 2019

Empowerment is different from management. This stems from my parents. They gave me a lot […]

Author Heather Ann Havenwood: “Make the book be about your business, not the other way around; A…

Posted onJune 5, 2019

Make the book be about your business, not the other way around. A book is […]

Rising Star Amina Warsuma: “Writers run Hollywood; It’s up to us writers to write diverse stories”

Posted onJune 4, 2019

Writers run Hollywood. We can write what we want, and it’s up to us to […]

Zaida Nuñez, Director of Operations at Sprint: “To create a sense of purpose, rather than focus on…

Posted onJune 4, 2019

FOCUS ON VALUE: I have had the pleasure of working closely with amazing entrepreneurs who […]

Rising Star Taylor Krasne: Why we should advance the movement of recognizing stunt professionals…

Posted onJune 3, 2019

I’d really love to further the movement of recognizing stunt professionals at the Oscars. Stuntmen […]

Heroes Among Us: “Heroism is that inner voice telling you…“You already know what to do…” and, you…

Posted onJune 1, 2019

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Rising Star Marieme: “Music is the most powerful medium to me; I use it to try to help people and…

Posted onJune 1, 2019

In my mind I’m already starting a movement. In my manifesto I say “Music is […]

Singer-songwriter Leona Naess: “Just being an artist isn’t good enough; It’s important to…

Posted onJune 1, 2019

Be there for the mix and the master (I got lazy and let the producer […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Katy Lynch aims to teach a billion kids to code

Posted onMay 31, 2019

…while I was running Techweek that I came up with the idea to launch Codeverse. […]

Stars Making a Social Impact: “Recording artist Scarlett Blu is using her platform help protect the…

Posted onMay 31, 2019

Spend time in nature — when you do this, you get closer to yourself and you get […]

Music Stars Alina Fierra and Jeff Lewis: “Set aside time to nourish your body, mind, and soul.

Posted onMay 31, 2019

Alina: Set aside time to nourish your body, mind, and soul. You are what you […]

Kimberly Stiele: “People respect when their leaders hold them accountable and don’t let them get…

Posted onMay 31, 2019

People want to work harder for people they enjoy working for. They respect when their […]

BOSCH Star Tim Lounibos: Why we should start a movement to have weekly one-on-one breakfasts with…

Posted onMay 31, 2019

…Weekly one-on-one breakfasts with those that we consider “other” in order to break through mutual […]

“Make a decision, stick to it and make it work; Life’s too short to reflect on “would’ve…

Posted onMay 30, 2019

Take risks and never look back. — Life’s too short to reflect on “would’ve could’ves”… Make a […]

How Tom Donahue and Ilan Arboleda are Helping To Make Film And TV More Representative Of The US…

Posted onMay 30, 2019

… In THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING we trace the history of discriminatory practices in Entertainment and […]

Social Impact Heroes: Gloria Gilbert Stoga of Puppies Behind Bars is using the compassion of dogs…

Posted onMay 30, 2019

One of the many success stories of individuals impacted by Puppies Behind Bars is that […]

Lindsay McCormick of Bite Toothpaste Bits: “Your habits are not just yours; Our daily habits can…

Posted onMay 30, 2019

I would remind people that your are habits are not just yours. Every person and […]

Filmmaker Armin Nasseri: “5 things I wish someone told me when I first started”

Posted onMay 30, 2019

I started my career as an actor and I was hand picked by the director […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Tae Yoo SVP at Cisco has helped to coordinate, deliver and distribute…

Posted onMay 29, 2019

Behind each natural disaster or crisis are some incredible humanitarian organizations that have jumped in […]

Music Star Leon Else: “Get used to feeling burnt out, because that’s what it takes; If it was easy…

Posted onMay 28, 2019

If you are somebody that is trying to follow their dreams, it’s inevitable that you […]

Dr. Rob Bogosian: “The movement I would create would be to transform industrial era structures in…

Posted onMay 28, 2019

The movement I would create would be to transform industrial era structures in organizations to […]

Julianne V Corlew: “Never get too big for your britches! I hope I never feel like I’m above doing…

Posted onMay 28, 2019

Never get too big for your britches! I try to stay grounded with my family […]

Kumiko Love: “As you grow your business, you get pulled in ten thousand directions; The one thing…

Posted onMay 28, 2019

Always stay true to who you are. Hold onto your beliefs and values. As you […]

Model Nastya Swan: “Let’s create public centres to help people with social anxiety and depression…

Posted onMay 28, 2019

I would definitely create public centres to help people with social anxiety and depression. I […]

Stars Making a Social Impact: Priscilla Avila is addressing the feelings of women who constantly…

Posted onMay 27, 2019

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Rising Star Lorenne Clarke: “I would love to encourage those in the Entertainment Industry to…

Posted onMay 27, 2019

On a personal note, I am a spinal fusion survivor, and live with a migraine […]

Rising Star Kelly Bartram: “Let’s find a way to become more connected offline”

Posted onMay 27, 2019

I think if we could find a way to become more connected, that would be […]

Rising Star Rock Baijnauth: “Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing, you’re on your own…

Posted onMay 27, 2019

I would tell them “Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing, you’re on your […]

Micky Sivapruksa of Flexi Lexi: “Every company should be able to dedicate at least one hour a week…

Posted onMay 25, 2019

Every company should be able to dedicate at least one hour a week for their […]

Rising Star Marilyn Reles: “I’d like to see music play a larger role in the betterment of…

Posted onMay 24, 2019

…Hoarding wealth is something I’ve never understood. I don’t know that I’d call it a […]

Adam Cozens: “Get outside of your comfort zone; It can provide an openness to take a look inward…

Posted onMay 24, 2019

Get outside of your comfort zone, however that presents itself to you. That might actually […]

Rising Star Josey Greenwell: “I wish everyone practiced regularly how to handle their emotions…

Posted onMay 24, 2019

I think there’s such a stigma when it comes to mental health, and I think […]

Rising Star Cheryl L Allen: “I’m of the opinion that we as a society are only as strong as our…

Posted onMay 24, 2019

In my late 20’s, I spent four years working in homes for abused and neglected […]

Rising Star Angelina Galt: “I would love to start a movement of honest individuality, breaking…

Posted onMay 24, 2019

I would love to start a movement of honest individuality, breaking “beauty” out of its […]

Social Impact Heroes: Shelley Callahan is providing basic assistance to children around the world…

Posted onMay 23, 2019

First and foremost, listen to each other. We all need to get out of their […]

Carina Glover of HerHeadquarters: Why I want to inspire of movement of ‘Real Bosses Have Allies’

Posted onMay 23, 2019

A want to inspire of movement of ‘Real Bosses Have Allies’. This movement would change […]

Cindy Eckert of The Pink Ceiling: “If the cliche of complaining around the coffee pot is true of…

Posted onMay 23, 2019

Happy employee. Happy culture. Happy customer. Happy bottom line. If the cliche of complaining around […]

Author Shelly Hart: “Be grateful for what you have, and you will end up having more”

Posted onMay 23, 2019

Be grateful for what you have, and you will end up having more. Have a […]

I Am Living Proof Of The American Dream: “America will never fail to recognize that there’s…

Posted onMay 23, 2019

I think that the first and biggest challenge is defining what the American dream means […]

Rising Star Lisa Durupt: “We are all so programmed to focus on making money that we can really…

Posted onMay 22, 2019

I have been a big supporter to stop homelessness. But underneath it all, it really […]

Attorney Nicole Bluefort: “Constructive feedback is the key to building a team and camaraderie”

Posted onMay 22, 2019

Constructive feedback is the key to building a team and camaraderie. Be aware of what […]

Author Jason Pinchoff: Why I started the #IDontDoUgly movement

Posted onMay 22, 2019

I believe the only way to create change is to create an open dialogue and […]

Denise Holzer of Crunchet: The best ideas are born and nurtured through collaboration

Posted onMay 22, 2019

As a part of my series about strong female leaders, I had the pleasure of […]

Rising Star Ben Hazlewood: “Everyone is self-conscious in some way; We could all learn a lot if we…

Posted onMay 22, 2019

There isn’t one woman I know who works in entertainment who hasn’t at one time […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Ryan Black of SAMBAZON is helping to support sustainable management of…

Posted onMay 22, 2019

…First, acknowledge that you are a powerful, beautiful being of light with incredible talents and […]

Christine Berry & Martha Campbell: “Art is essential because it opens up new avenues and different…

Posted onMay 21, 2019

…The movement would be offering art education for every young person. Art opens up new […]

Jennifer DaSilva of Berlin Cameron: “It’s so important to foster a culture of connections that…

Posted onMay 21, 2019

The bigger the team, the tougher it is to create personal connections with each and […]

Judi Sheppard Missett of Jazzercise: “We need to get the 80 percent of adult men and women and…

Posted onMay 21, 2019

In the 1970s, the American women’s movement had gained widespread traction with the idea that […]

Arthur Blume of Nowhere Nation: “The people who succeed in music seem to be the ones who just keep…

Posted onMay 20, 2019

The people who succeed in music seem to be the ones who just keep going. […]

Social Impact Heroes: Sandra Abrevaya of Thrive Chicago is helping to connect thousands of…

Posted onMay 20, 2019

We need a movement that resources and incentivizes collaboration. We need that movement in the […]

Kirstie Kirkham: “Don’t let mistakes bring down team morale”

Posted onMay 20, 2019

Don’t let mistakes bring anyone down. Sometimes things happen that aren’t exactly ideal; however, we […]

Model and Rising Star Zara Zhao: Why we need to start an ‘Inner Beauty Movement”

Posted onMay 20, 2019

…An Inner beauty movement. Many models are not happy with themselves and try to fit […]

Rising Star Jet Jurgensmeyer: We can all have different views and beliefs, that is what keeps…

Posted onMay 20, 2019

I’m just a kid who gets to entertain people. I’m really not sure how much […]

Social Impact Heroes: Aubrie Therrien and her neuro-inclusive theatre company is changing the way…

Posted onMay 20, 2019

…we are making a significant social impact by changing the way society views the capabilities […]

Hollywood Icon Tina Louise, ‘Ginger’ from Gilligan’s Island, on why it’s so important to involve…

Posted onMay 18, 2019

I have a poster that I was given from a health store that I helped […]

Social Impact Heroes: How Andrew Grauer, CEO of Course Hero, is helping to bring about his vision…

Posted onMay 18, 2019

Bringing educators and students together with a common purpose to reach common goals. It’s what […]

Matchmaker Jacqui Holland Govea: “If I could help to inspire people to believe in themselves and…

Posted onMay 18, 2019

The tip I’d definitely give to other matchmakers is to believe. I’m a super positive […]

Filmmaker Alejandro Lubezki: “Diversity is what makes life interesting; Without diversity all is…

Posted onMay 17, 2019

Diversity is good. Diversity is what makes life interesting. Without diversity all is boring and […]

Filmmaker Isaac Cherem: “The world is diverse and films have to be diverse as well in order for…

Posted onMay 17, 2019

The world is diverse and films have to be diverse as well in order for […]

“When employees are unhappy it forces you to take your eye off customers which will always lead to…

Posted onMay 17, 2019

When employees are unhappy, you inherently spend more time as management focusing inwardly vs. outwardly. […]

Social Impact Heroes: Marcus McMellon of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is helping…

Posted onMay 17, 2019

We help students master skills that will make them employable for a lifetime. It is […]

Social Impact Heroes: Celebrity Stylist Leesa Evans is helping to cultivate confidence and overall…

Posted onMay 17, 2019

I started a charity with Amy Schumer called STYLEFUND. It is an initiative aimed at […]

The Social Impact Heroes of Social Media: Emma Walmsley is inspiring her readers how to take more…

Posted onMay 17, 2019

Make room in your life for more thoughtful reflection and action. It’s easy to get […]

Rosh Lowe of MicDrop: “My hope is that people could share their stories and inspire and help…

Posted onMay 16, 2019

My hope is that people could share their stories and inspire and help others. We […]

Rising Star Chardelle Moore: “Don’t Confuse Popularity with Value”

Posted onMay 16, 2019

Don’t Confuse Popularity with Value: I can’t tell you how many opportunities I’ve turned down […]

Sahmahrah Guillaume: “Take the time off to figure out what you truly want.

Posted onMay 16, 2019

Constantly reinvent yourself. It’s never too late to learn a new skill or start on […]

Rising Star Marita de Lara: Why we need a movement for cultural appreciation of differences

Posted onMay 16, 2019

…Cultural appreciation of differences. My daughter was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She’s considered twice […]

Rising Star Eve Richards: “Each of us will have a positive body image when we have a realistic…

Posted onMay 16, 2019

“True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the passion that she […]

Cari Levison of Summit: ”Don’t run yourself into the ground… it doesn’t make you better at your…

Posted onMay 16, 2019

Don’t run yourself into the ground… it doesn’t make you better at your job — Anyone in […]

PepsiCo Foodservice CMO Scott Finlow: Never be comfortable; I almost never feel fully prepared for…

Posted onMay 16, 2019

Never be comfortable: There’s never been a more exciting and challenging time to be working […]

Sports Stars Making a Social Impact: How Dale Moss of the Green Bay Packers is advocating for…

Posted onMay 15, 2019

My dad always told me this, but it didn’t sink until much later: “You can’t […]

How Madeline Di Nonno of the Television Academy Foundation is helping to make Film and TV more…

Posted onMay 15, 2019

As storytellers it’s critical that we stay relevant and vigilant to reflect our changing culture. […]

How Larry Namer is helping to make Film and TV more representative of the US population

Posted onMay 15, 2019

This is no longer a US centric world. If we don’t want to end up […]

Why a leader needs to ‘Build Courage’, With Andy Hovancik CEO of Sovos

Posted onMay 15, 2019

Build courage: Courage is in low supply and hard to learn. Not everyone is made […]

Rising Star Arielle Nóbile: “Leadership is listening, inviting reflection and questioning, and…

Posted onMay 15, 2019

Leadership is listening, inviting reflection and questioning, and allowing for flow. I recently led a […]

Rising Star Luké Barbato Smith: “Know the people you look up to. Don’t just idolize someone from TV

Posted onMay 15, 2019

Know the people you look up to. Do not just idolize someone from TV because […]

Social Impact Heroes: Erica Allison & Tim Perry aim to make significant reductions in waste…

Posted onMay 15, 2019

In the world of shipping pallets, the status quo is wood, which is outdated and […]

Rising Star Kristin West: “Not every opportunity is a big opportunity but it can lead to bigger…

Posted onMay 14, 2019

…Appreciate the small victories. Not every opportunity is a big opportunity but can lead to […]

Author Michael Dermer: “Emotional Intelligence is Just as Important as any Other Skill”

Posted onMay 14, 2019

Emotional Intelligence is Just as Important as any Other Skill: as an entrepreneur, you are […]

Director Sergio Umansky Brener: “Diversity helps one know “the other” and as a result be…

Posted onMay 14, 2019

Work hard, have a clear goal, don’t be too patient and insist, insist and insist! […]

Rising Star Ruth Kaufman: “A big part of sales and acting is relationships. People need to know…

Posted onMay 14, 2019

A big part of sales and acting is relationships. People need to know you’re someone […]

Danielle Azoulay of L’Oréal USA: “Go outside and enjoy nature; Connecting with nature means…

Posted onMay 14, 2019

The number one thing individuals can do to help mitigate climate change is to call […]

“Surprise your team with small gifts to create a fantastic work culture”, With Author Fab…

Posted onMay 13, 2019

As a part of my series about about how leaders can create a “fantastic work […]

“Create an environment of learning to create a fantastic work culture” With Joe Mechlinski of SHIFT

Posted onMay 13, 2019

Create an environment of learning. To encourage innovation, managers should support the professional development of […]

Rising Star Jessica Franz: “Becoming our higher self is the biggest blessing there is”

Posted onMay 13, 2019

Spirituality plays a big role in my life and I think being on the right […]

Rising Star Petrice Jones: “Let’s start a movement about taking responsibility when no one is…

Posted onMay 13, 2019

I think the idea of taking responsibility when no one is looking. The idea that […]

Rising Star Paulina Lagudi: I’d love to start a “listen, then talk” movement where people start a…

Posted onMay 12, 2019

Wow, there’s so many things I’d love for all of us to do! Hmm…if it […]

Rising Star Elena Dizon: “If thriving means that you have the most validation from strangers, it’s…

Posted onMay 12, 2019

The word “thrive”. I hope that people have their own personal definition of what it […]

Rising Star Twondon: “There’s no greater feeling than living and expressing your truth.

Posted onMay 12, 2019

Be yourself: There’s no greater feeling than living and expressing your truth. Ever since I’ve […]

Rising Star Keira Bird: “I think we have a lot to learn from each other, and I think everyone…

Posted onMay 12, 2019

If I was to start a movement, I think it would have something to do […]

Socialbakers CEO Yuval Ben-Itzhak: “Bottom line, people are the most valuable asset of any…

Posted onMay 12, 2019

We need to improve work-life balance. It does not need to compromise productivity, but it […]

Marcus Guiliano: “I want to inspire more chefs and consumers to act responsibility; I want them…

Posted onMay 12, 2019

Chef’s have the amazing power to influence everyone they feed on a daily basis. My […]

Tabbatha Mays: “Let’s start the the “Courage to Me & Truly free” movement”

Posted onMay 11, 2019

…It would be the “Courage to Me & Truly free” movement!! This movement would focus […]

5 Strategies To Take Stunning Photos, With London-based photographer Zuzana Breznanikova

Posted onMay 11, 2019

I am a very big advocate of natural beauty and would love to put the […]

Social Impact Heroes: Krista Stryker has helped tens of thousands of people to unlock their full…

Posted onMay 11, 2019

I want people to stop thinking about working out as a punishment, and start treating […]

Social Impact Heroes: Eddie Serio of Black Jaguar-White Tiger is leading one of largest rescue…

Posted onMay 11, 2019

…by saturating people’s minds and hearts, showing as much as we can of these beautiful […]

Manisha Thakor: “Why it’s essential to have a #SisterHive”

Posted onMay 11, 2019

Have a #SisterHive — I find that a small tribe of women whether it’s at work or […]

Social Impact Heroes: Actress Christina Hastings is helping to raise awareness about the dangers…

Posted onMay 10, 2019

…honestly I think we have the power to make an impact on our laws. It […]

Rising Star Angela Landis: “When people ask you how you’re doing, they aren’t asking for your…

Posted onMay 10, 2019

When people ask you how you’re doing, they aren’t asking for your current credits. Remember […]

Social Impact Heroes: Julia Jackson of Grounded, is helping to identify scalable climate change…

Posted onMay 10, 2019

I think in the immediate there are two areas I wish everyone would rally behind: […]

Rising Star Anna Carvalho: “For diversity to be real, we need to start a movement to address age…

Posted onMay 9, 2019

That’s a great question, I would start the movement against the discrimination by age, especially […]

Dr. Jamie Gruman: “One way for managers to build a thriving work culture is to inject more fun and…

Posted onMay 8, 2019

One way for managers to build a thriving work culture is to inject more fun […]

Love Inc. EIC Brittny Drye: “The 5 Things You Need To Know To Succeed In The Wedding Industry”

Posted onMay 8, 2019

When a company goes above and beyond for their clients, it’s remembered, and it’s talked […]

Lindsey Dinneen: “Encourage laughter to create a fantastic work culture”

Posted onMay 8, 2019

Encourage laughter. I love laughter! I am all about promoting joy in the workplace. It […]

Amy Merrywest of Moaning Cow: “Because a large percentage of stress in our lives is caused by our…

Posted onMay 8, 2019

For me, doing the job that I do — stress and mental health in the workplace is […]

Rising Star Judith Jager: “Don’t compare yourself to anyone; There is no one like you out there…

Posted onMay 8, 2019

Don’t compare yourself to anyone. There is no one like you out there. Everyone has […]

Director Theo Davies: “What we hope to show is that heroes are ordinary, everyday people who…

Posted onMay 8, 2019

Now more than ever, we’re in desperate need of inspiring, uplifting stories to give hope […]

5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became CEO, With Phil Friedman, CEO of CGS

Posted onMay 8, 2019

I am proud to be on the executive board of the Tom Lantos Human Rights […]

Brigitte Millar of Harry Potter: “Let’s all agree to stop closing our eyes and do something (no…

Posted onMay 7, 2019

If we all cared more about those who are less fortunate and actively worked towards […]

Rising Star Anna Smith: “Compare yourself to no one but who you were yesterday”

Posted onMay 7, 2019

…there is one belief I live by that is definitely relevant to today’s society. In […]

“How to Use LinkedIn To Dramatically Improve Your Business”, With Ellie Shedden

Posted onMay 7, 2019

Don’t be sleazy. LinkedIn is a professional networking platform, so treat people as you would […]

Melissa Villanueva: “Take the time to get to know your team if you want to create a fantastic work…

Posted onMay 7, 2019

Every person on your team has a story and if you don’t treat them like […]

Brand Strategist Robyn Young: “I think there’s a responsibility for brands to use their influence…

Posted onMay 7, 2019

My vision is to change the way we think about branding. It is not your […]

Sports Marketing Guru Penny Lerner: “I know it goes against conventional wisdom, but I find it…

Posted onMay 6, 2019

…I know it goes against conventional wisdom, but I find it useful to combine business […]

Stella Tran: “If you want to create a fantastic work culture you need to call out culture killers”

Posted onMay 6, 2019

Use your power to foster inclusion and call out culture killers. Connect people from different […]

Brenda Myers: “If we want to change our work cultures, it must start with our schools; If we don’t…

Posted onMay 6, 2019

It must start with our schools. My kids were lucky enough to participate in a […]

Amy Jean Davis of LA Animal Save: “Being vegan addresses the root of so many problems: climate…

Posted onMay 6, 2019