Getting "Woke" at 3AM
As a businesswoman, I often get asked what keeps me up at night. Truth is, my biggest challenge isn’t what keeps me up, it’s what wakes me up! A few months ago, I awoke at 3 am, wondering how to solve a particularly difficult problem.
Embracing the Struggle to be Heard
Motivation. As a long time advocate for gender equality, it’s a concept I’ve been struggling with as of late. Especially in light of today’s seemingly endless cycle of corruption and cronyism.
Reclaiming Philanthropy
Alternative names to ‘philanthropist’ emerged in conversation. Terms like ‘donor activist’ and ‘philanthro-feminist’ were mentioned, denoting a desire for language that reflects a different approach to giving. This approach doesn’t depend on being female, but it does center the needs and rights of women and girls, recognizing their contributions as key to building the world we want to live in.
The Case for Funding Grassroots Organizations
“When I started actively giving away my money around 10 years ago, I didn’t quite know where to start. As a female entrepreneur that started a fashion line designed for women, it was only natural that I would support other women, but how?”
'My Passion, My Philanthropy': Suzanne Lerner's Work Grows Out Of a Feminist Consciousness
“Four years of living abroad taught me that, at heart, we are all the same, and that some of us are just luckier. The groundwork had been laid for my becoming a philanthropist.”
How to Achieve Gender Equality by 2030
"I recently had the opportunity to spend two days at the UN participating in The Gender Equality Conference and The Catherine Flon Symposium, both dedicated to advancing women's rights around the world. I want to share with you examples of real progress taking place, and outline a few ways we can all take action on this critical issue which sadly still deserves our attention."
Finding Your Purpose in 2016
“We’re welcoming the new year by choosing to empower and support others. Choose your cause, and go for it. You’ll realize the happiness you receive through giving; there’s nothing quite like it.”
Getting on Board: How Being on Boards Can Change Your Life and Career and How to Do it
“I encourage you to reach out, to get involved, and to start small. The board positions will come, with time, but the start of change? That starts now, with you. Get passionate, get involved and get on board. You’ll be glad you did.”
Philanthropy Enriches Business and Vice Versa
One of my first stories about the dynamics of philanthropy and business.