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…
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”
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…
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…
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…
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…
…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…
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”
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…
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
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…
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…
…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”
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”
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…
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”
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…
…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”
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”
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”
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…
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”
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…
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…
…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…
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…
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…
… 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
…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…
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 …
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…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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”
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”
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”
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,”…
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…
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”
Stay the course, but keep listening for the need to make a detour. If your […]
Filmmaker Nena Eskridge: “Let’s end hunger, Seriously”
…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”
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…
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…
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…
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…
…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”
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…
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…
…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
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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”
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”
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…
…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…
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”
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.”
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
…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…
…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…
…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…
…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”
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”
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”
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…
…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…
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…
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…
…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
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…
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…
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”…
…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…
…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…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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”
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…
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…
…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
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.
…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’.
…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”
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There is the concept of “perception checking” in Interpersonal Communication. When teaching a course on […]
RECESS CEO Jackie Stauffer: “Empowerment is different from management.
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…
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”
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…
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…
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…
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Rising Star Marieme: “Music is the most powerful medium to me; I use it to try to help people and…
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…
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
…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…
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.
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…
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…
…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…
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…
… 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…
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…
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”
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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Rising Star Lorenne Clarke: “I would love to encourage those in the Entertainment Industry to…
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”
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…
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…
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…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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’
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…
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”
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…
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…
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”
Constructive feedback is the key to building a team and camaraderie. Be aware of what […]
Author Jason Pinchoff: Why I started the #IDontDoUgly movement
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
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…
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…
…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…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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”
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”
…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…
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…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”
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.
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
…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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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
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…
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…
…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”
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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”
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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”
…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
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…
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…
…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”
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…
…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…
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…
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…
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…
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”
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”
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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”
…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
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…
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…
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…
…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”
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…
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…
Everyone can go vegan. This addresses the root of so many problems: climate change, the […]
How Nina Meehan Is Helping To Make Theatre More Representative Of The US Population
REPRESENTATION MATTERS — For a child, their story, their experiences suddenly matters and is important if they […]
Kim Perell, CEO of Amobee: “To create a fantastic work culture, create opportunities for people to…
Cultivate Meaningful Leadership Opportunities for Others. Everybody wants their chance to shine, and empowering others […]
Rising Star Mariana Miletti: “Let’s have free improv shows for people who are battling cancer or…
I think it would be amazing to bring together certain communities (those who are homeless, […]
Rising Star Kwajalyn Brown: “Let’s start a movement tackling the underlying issues that cause…
…I am very passionate about the homeless. I would love to find ways to battle […]
Social Impact Heroes: How Kim MacNeill, President of The Ross K.
Leadership is bravely, selfishly, and confidently setting a goal that’s higher than anyone feels it […]
Kelvin, ‘KJ’ Fields II: “I want to see more people that look like me.
If I could inspire a movement it would be a movement that included ALL people. […]
Rising Star Lauren Scott: “Be kind to yourself!
Be kind to yourself! This industry can be rough but you want to be able […]
Eco-preneur Jeannie Jarnot: “Don’t give in, no matter what, to a cycle of less than ideal…
…as a Founder, you need more stamina than you think you need to run your […]
Social Impact Heroes: Gillie and Marc are using public art to spread messages of love, equality…
…the movement that is close to my heart is ‘Statues For Equality’. I am hoping […]
Rising Star Alicia LaDawn: Why we desperately need the #RIPtoSilence Movement
I have already started the process of starting the #RIPtoSilence Movement. So many Americans are […]
Rising Star Lizz Kim: “Let’s become more collaborative and loving toward one another; Let’s not…
I would hope that everyone becomes more collaborative and loving toward one another and not […]
Rising Star Alexandra Kirr: “Let’s start a movement to see people’s value beyond their physical…
I think the movement I would start has already been started, but it has a […]
Rising Star Christina Hastings: Let’s start a movement for an ‘Off The Grid Day’
…Off The Grid Day. A movement to get off all social media, all technology in […]
Rising Star Lydia Kalmen: “Don’t forget to be a “normal” person too; Don’t forget to spend time…
…And don’t forget to be a “normal” person too. Don’t forget to spend time with […]
Merel Kriegsman: “If women had the same financial clout as men, we wouldn’t need a #metoo movement”
My movement? Helping women make more money. Because more money = more power. If women […]
Grammy Award-Winning Omar Akram: “Most people think that if you have enough money to do a project…
Most people think that if you have enough money to do a project, then you […]
Rising Star Andrea Thornton: “We keep treating the product, never the cause of all these ‘mental…
I had the pleasure of interviewing actress Andrea Thornton. Andrea started out as an actress, […]
Rising Star Crystal Bush: “I am looking into ways to have yoga a daily part of life for EVERYBODY…
I had the pleasure of interviewing Crystal Bush. Crystal is a seasoned actress with a […]
Rising Star Miranda Gruss: “More people will learn empathy if they take an acting class and learn…
I think the thing that has helped me the most in my life was learning […]
Mike and Miriam Risko: “Take your special talent and use it to make the world a better place”
Take your special talent and use it to make the world a better place. Do […]
Ritchie Bros CEO Ravi Saligram: “To create a fantastic work culture pay close attention to middle…
Pay close attention to middle management: Mid-level managers are the employees who are closest to […]
How Nnegest Likké Is Helping To Make Film And TV More Representative Of The US Population
Diversity represented in film and television helps prevents bigotry, prejudice and ignorance. It allows people […]
Stewart F. Lane and Bonnie Comley of BroadwayHD: “Why we should start the “Listen Up” movement”
We want to start the “Listen Up” movement. Let’s start small. Once a month everyone […]
Author Ashley P Smith: “Imagine a world where one minute of silence was mandatory; A world where ev
“I believe that time is one of the most valuable gifts you can give yourself. […]
Rising Star Gianna Lutz: “I would love to come together with certain leaders to design a plan that…
When I was about 26 years old, I was a substitute teacher in Elmira, NY. […]
Rising Star Alexandra Cohler: “I would like to inspire others to shine even when they’ve been told…
I am passionate about breaking down barriers, especially for young people. I love playing roles […]
Sheryl Palmer of Taylor Morrison: “If you were given $1,000 to build joy in your community, how…
…In 2017, we began an annual, company-wide campaign known as Build Joy. It was based […]
John Davenport of Havas: “An unhappy workforce is, I think, by definition an unproductive…
An unhappy workforce is, I think, by definition an unproductive workforce. Your people are your […]
Rona Borre: “If we want to create a great work culture, we need to understand that people should…
…Work/Life Balance. People should work to live, not the other way around. Understand that your […]
LegalShield CEO Jeff Bell: “We will greatly improve human life by teaching people…
I believe that success in protecting and empowering millions upon millions of households will make […]
Animoto CEO Brad Jefferson: Why we encourage the attributes of “humbletude”, “betterfication”, and…
We encourage these attributes and hire for people who possess what we call “humbletude”, “betterfication”, […]
Chef Matt Hurley, of CUT by Wolfgang Puck: “Reach out and learn from someone you respect”
Learn from Someone You Respect — It makes it all worthwhile if you like the people you […]
Social Impact Heroes: How Nurit Siegel Smith is using the music industry to create access and…
Music industry leaders: find ways to leverage your influence to ensure more women and people […]
Howard Jonas: “Every setback is just an opportunity to try things another way — and maybe for…
There are so many miracles in the world. I don’t see myself as a person […]
Rising Star Sarah Hamilton: “I have learned over time that there are far more opportunities and…
There are more opportunities than you know! Entering the entertainment business without any idea as […]
Anheuser-Busch VP Adam Warrington: “There is something everyone can do to support and encourage our…
I believe there is a role for everyone when it comes to supporting our first […]
Rising Star Jan Haley-Soule: “Let’s start a movement to teach stand up comedy to at-risk teenagers”
One of my dreams is to teach stand up comedy to teenagers at a continuation […]
Rising Star Tonya Kay: “Young-to-the-business actresses believe their job is to be talented. But …
“An actress’s job is to be available and of good morale.” Young-to-the-business actresses believe their […]
Rising Star Cindy Rae: “Americans are obsessed with youth, only 5 percent of advertising is…
I would like to see more baby Boomers in advertisements and movies. People over 50 […]
Rising Star Pamela Hill: “We need to start the Kindness movement — Three things in human life are…
Keep open, keep learning, be a team player, and keep positive. The relationships you build […]
Rising Star Rita Casman: “Our brains are just as important as our bodies and both function…
Our brains are just as important as our bodies and both function together with our […]
Rising Star Maureen Mizener: “Nervousness is simply energy waiting for somewhere to go; Think of it
Nervousness is simply energy waiting for somewhere to go. Trying to put a lid on […]
Rising Star Ingrid Gerdes: “The value expectation for music in our current culture is really…
I do plan to foster a movement of sorts through spreading value creation for the […]
Rising Star Rachel Noll James: “Let’s move the support for women out of the advice phase and into…
Women still face substantial hurdles as directors and content creators — getting investors to take a chance […]
Rising Star Ashanti Altovese Griffin: “The words we speak do have power”
The words we speak do have power. Make sure the words and ideas you convey […]
Rising Star Susan Chambers: “We have to do something to help all the homeless; Obviously there is…
I want to do something about all the homeless. Obviously there is something wrong with […]
“To develop Grit, find an inspiration so big and powerful that it would make you do anything in…
Find an inspiration so big and powerful that it would make you do anything in […]
Social Impact Heroes: Satya Scainetti is using jewelry to inspire people to be inclusive and…
…For the Autism community, it’s awareness, which means knowing that this community exists and is […]
Rising Star Kelly Camille Patterson: “Finding a bargain is great, but when it comes to your career…
Finding a bargain is great, but when it comes to your career, don’t scrimp. Whether […]
“To create a fantastic work culture, make it possible to connect work to a larger identity as a…
I think there is a growing consensus in society that our work should “make a […]
Rising Star Jeanette Bonner: “We don’t have enough female leaders, we don’t have enough women in…
…Thank you for saying that. Something that has really been firing me up recently is […]
Ursula Sienko: “Don’t get fooled into thinking that when business is great you can just hire…
Hire the right people and manage them well. Don’t get fooled into thinking that when […]
Michael Kuang of Syphon Fitness: “Find happiness first — If you’re not happy within yourself, …
Find happiness first — If you’re not happy within yourself; nothing externally will make you happy. Sure, […]
Rising Star Kirk Taylor: “Washington is the seat of power, but Hollywood is the seat of influence.
Washington is the seat of power, but Hollywood is the seat of influence. It is […]
Rising Stars Bubba Thompson, Cody Harris, and Booger Brown of the Cowboy Way: “Any organization…
As we all are fathers of young children, we love to support any organization that […]
Publicist Rockstars: “Don’t take on clients you aren’t enthusiastic about or don’t believe in”…
Don’t take on clients you aren’t enthusiastic about/you don’t believe in. Your attitude will come […]
Rising Star Daniela Lucato: “Don’t give too much weight to judgement, there are better things to…
Don’t give too much weight to judgement, there are better things to be busy with. […]
Publicist Rockstars: “No one understands your job, not even your client” With Nick Vecore, Summer…
No one understands your job, not even your client. Unless you work in public relations, […]
How To Connect With Yourself To Live With Better Relationships, With Kimberly A. Morrow
I want to inspire and empower everyone to be the best versions of themselves they […]
Rising Star Natalie Lymor: “Let’s start a movement called Project ‘Lunch Box’ & have lunch bags in…
…Any movement I would start would start with children. I’ve always dreamed of having a […]
Julie Ashby: “We need to release the fear that somehow there isn’t enough for us all. It is safe to
As a part of my series about leaders helping to make the entertainment industry more […]
Rising Star Rasha Goel: “Why it is essential that we recruit writers from diverse backgrounds”
We need to recruit writers from diverse backgrounds –there are plenty of talented people that […]
Author Deborah Sawyerr: “My philosophy is that an appreciated team is the brainbox behind every…
…Thank you — as a manager, nothing beats saying a simple thank you to your team. I […]
Katie Easley: “I would love to start a movement about ‘community over competition’; to find a way…
I would love to start a movement about open sharing — more forums, more masterminds, more collaboration. […]
“To create a fantastic work culture, invest time and energy to make your team feel appreciated”…
Invest time and energy in making your team feel appreciated. This is SO important. A […]
Author and Model Angela Martini: “We, as a society, find excuses why we can’t have a certain life…
…we, as a society, are complaining for too little, finding excuses why we can not […]
Leah Weinberg of Color Pop Events: “Why you need to learn to be able to tune out the competition”
Being Able to Tune out the Competition — The comparison game is a thief of all joy. […]
Rising Star Tyler-Marie: “Let’s get a good amount of people to spread awareness to report more…
Well, I am very passionate about animals! If I could get a good amount of […]
Serge Saxonov, CEO of 10x Genomics: “The combination of intensity and humility is unusual but…
Humility is key to growth and improvement. I only found this obvious in retrospect. People […]
Rising Star Alex Sparrow: “In our modern world, love is disappearing faster than the Arctic ice”
I was a kid of a poor family who had more children than money, there […]
Rising star Nikki King: “We started a #spreadthestarlight movement to raise awareness and support…
We actually have started a movement with the hashtag #spreadthestarlight with the launch of the […]
Dave Cantin: “Few good decisions are made in haste; Step away for a while, put some thought into…
…disengage from an issue or a problem, step away for a while, put some thought […]
Rising Star Elidjah Diallo: “My movement would be to Make America Care Again”
My movement would be to Make America Care Again. I just think people are so […]
Social Impact Heroes: German DuBois III is leveraging the power of art to affect change in the…
I have worked with youth my entire career, and have always been inspired to empower […]
Bob Pozen of MIT Sloan School of Management: “To create a fantastic work culture, don’t describe…
…don’t describe in detail tasks that employees should be doing. Instead, present a general set […]
Social Impact Heroes: Melissa Harper is giving millions of kids the lifelong benefits of sport and…
I often think about how we can leverage what Good Sports does to have a […]
Composer Marc Jovani: “Start seeking opportunities as soon as possible — maybe before you feel…
Start seeking opportunities as soon as possible — maybe before you feel ready! It’s going to exponentially […]
Rising Star Kristen Karma: “We need to fill elementary schools with musical instruments”
I’d love to start something that would help fill schools with Musical Instruments. Growing up […]
“5 things I wish someone told me before I became a chef”, With Chef Kelvin Fernandez
I would love to eventually hold cooking classes for kids where we can develop their […]
Rising Star Pamela Perrine: “I’d like to start a movement to change and soften hearts of others…
My catch-phrase that I created, is “Changing hearts and taking names”. My goal is to […]
Social Impact Heroes: Seth Maxwell has founded the largest youth-led water activism organization…
I know I’m biased, but I really do believe that the global water crisis is […]
I Am Living Proof Of The American Dream, With Masha Drokova, Founder of Day One Ventures
In terms of using what I have, I was lucky enough to meet good people […]
Teagin Maddox: “I’d like to inspire a movement of CONDITIONAL love”
I’d like to inspire a movement of conditional love to counter the normalizing of toxicity […]
Social Impact Heroes: “We need to educate others on who refugees are and that their hopes and…
It’s critical that as individuals, communities and a society, we all stand with refugees. What […]
“People buy from people they trust, so it is very important for entrepreneurs to form their own…
Create a personal brand. People buy from people they trust, so it is very important […]
“Praise Your Calendar” to Live With A “Ravenous Thirst For Life”, With Dr.
Praise Your Calendar. Before you go to sleep, look at your calendar for tomorrow and […]
RetailMeNot COO Kelli Beougher: “Be humble — No one wants to work for or with an arrogant…
RetailMeNot COO Kelli Beougher: “Be humble — No one wants to work for or with an arrogant […]
“Once you are on a sure footing try and be bold; Don’t copy, there is too much of that.”
“Once you are on a sure footing try and be bold; Don’t copy, there is […]
Mars VP Jam Stewart: “I want to reach a day where doctors are as likely to prescribe a pet as they…
Mars VP Jam Stewart: “I want to reach a day where doctors are as likely […]
Social Impact Heroes: Terri Larson gives back 90% of profits to help the surrounding poor…
Social Impact Heroes: Terri Larson gives back 90% of profits to help the surrounding poor, […]
SRAX CEO Christopher Miglino: “Learn to pivot and adjust, but you should never, ever give up”
You can never give up! You learn to pivot and adjust, but you should never, […]
“5 things you need to do to create a fantastic work culture”, with Ushur CEO Simha Sadasiva
Empower Creativity — It’s more important for our employees to approach problems with unique approaches than to […]
Actress Sharon Blynn of Captain Marvel: “Bald Is Beautiful is my way of generating that visual…
Actress Sharon Blynn of Captain Marvel: “Bald Is Beautiful is my way of generating that […]
Chef Tyson Cole: “Being a chef is all about the joy of creativity and striving for perfection”
I wish that someone had told me that it’s all about the joy of creativity […]
Restaurateur Aaron Franklin: “Take it slow and be realistic with yourself and your skills”
…Having a good idea and having good technique. Not being afraid of salt and a […]
Innovation Expert Debbie Schwartz on the “five things your company should consider in order to…
Innovation Expert Debbie Schwartz on the “five things your company should consider in order to […]
Palm Founders Dennis Miloseski, and Howard Nuk: We would like to start a movement called #lifemode…
Palm Founders Dennis Miloseski, and Howard Nuk: We would like to start a movement called […]
“Be nice, even if it hurts” With Joe Martinez of Healthy Meals Supreme
Be nice, even if it hurts — the old saying is “kill them with kindness…” — our lives and […]
Sometimes the Best Decision for Your Company Isn’t the Most Popular: An Interview with James Tonkin
“…reading his book gave me a lot of insight into making good decisions for the […]
Author Isabelle Nüssli: “I started a movement to ban the ‘cockfighting culture’ in business”
“All too often, the relationships between chairpersons and CEOs are filled with tension, affecting organizations […]
Changing the Health Care Narrative: An Interview with Jack Cochran
“I would change the health care narrative from a fragmented discussion with too much special […]
NASCAR driver Angela Ruch shares 5 things she wishes someone told her before she started NASCAR…
NASCAR driver Angela Ruch shares 5 things she wishes someone told her before she started […]
Trevor Hall: “When we find that innermost self and realize that in our highest truth we are…
Music has such an incredible power to inspire, influence, move, and heal people. I have […]
“5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Chef”, With Hilary Henderson, Chef de Cuisine…
You will FOREVER be a part of a team. You have to learn to embody […]
VC Shruti Gandhi Shares the 6 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Build, Scale and Prepare Your…
Life gives to the hungry, persistent, and resilient. Someone like me should have never been […]
Social Impact Heroes: Danny Boronico is helping to address the mental health aspect of fitness
We need more good leaders. If your intentions are good, be a leader, we need […]
Chef Eileen Andrade: “People’s doubt gives me my grit and drive to continually push to be…
I got the drive to push to be successful from people’s doubt. I wanted to […]
Ilana Muhlstein: Let’s start a movement to end our cultural dependence on junk food as a means of…
I would end our cultural dependence on junk food as a means of alleviating pain. […]
Social Impact Heroes: Yasmine Mustafa is helping to bring peace of mind to women of color who…
Empathy is a fundamental skill to connecting with others that has unfortunately decreased year over […]
Publicist Karine Delage: “You stand out when you do things your own way and not do a copy and…
I had the pleasure of interviewing Karine Delage, founder of Karyzma Agency. Continue reading on […]
Publicist Rockstars: Be very careful before you hit ‘Reply All’, With Courtney Patterson
Know when to use REPLY ALL — As a business professional, you will definitely be a recipient […]
Publicist Rockstars: “Keep taking informational interviews even later in your career” With Melody…
Keep taking informational interviews even later in your career. I took a great course in […]
Rising Star Karen Strassman: “A movement I would like to shine a brighter light on is the…
A movement I would like to start or at least shine a brighter light on […]
“5 things I wish someone told me before I became a doctor” With Dr. Janette Nesheiwat
A quote I learned very early in my life is “if you stumble, make it […]
Matchmaker Susan Trombetti on why you can’t take every client that comes your way; You have to…
This one is a tough one to learn. You can’t take every client that comes […]
“Why a founder should hire a great CEO” With Shawn Buckley, of JustFoodForDogs
Founders — hire a great CEO. What makes you a great founder is very different from what […]
Marketing Strategies From The Top: “Set KPIs for each stage of the funnel” With Lisa Tan, CMO of…
Set KPIs for each stage of the funnel. We’ve made the mistake before where we’re […]
“In a startup, momentum is key” With PathWater CEO Shadi Bakour
MOMENTUM is Key. There is an unspoken force of life called MOMENTUM. First, build a […]
5 Strategies You Need To Run A Very Successful Podcast, With Rodney Campbell and Keith Richardson
Know and stay true to your purpose, or as Simon Sinek would say your “why”. […]
Serafin Lion Engel: “Hunt like a lion; Lions take active rest periods that enable them to rapidly…
Serafin Lion Engel: “Hunt like a lion; Lions take active rest periods that enable them […]
Social Impact Heroes: Miriah Jo Ludtke, Miss Missouri USA 2019 helps inspire teens to become Big…
Social Impact Heroes: Miriah Jo Ludtke, Miss Missouri USA 2019 helps inspire teens to become […]
Social Impact Heroes: Kelly O’Grady, Miss Massachusetts USA 2019 is inspiring the world towards…
Social Impact Heroes: Kelly O’Grady, Miss Massachusetts USA 2019 is inspiring the world towards gender […]
Social Impact Heroes: Lily Lloyd, Miss Washington Teen USA 2019, is inspiring high school students…
Social Impact Heroes: Lily Lloyd, Miss Washington Teen USA 2019, is inspiring high school students […]
Social Impact Heroes: Kennedy Edwards, Miss Texas Teen USA 2019, wants to show every girl that…
Social Impact Heroes: Kennedy Edwards, Miss Texas Teen USA 2019, wants to show every girl […]
Social Impacts Heroes: “Comparison is a waste of time and energy” With Sarah Rose Summers, Miss…
Social Impacts Heroes: “Comparison is a waste of time and energy” With Sarah Rose Summers, […]
“Don’t go after the obvious clients. That’s what everyone else is doing.” With Kashif Naqshbandi of
“Don’t go after the obvious clients. That’s what everyone else is doing. Our recruitment business […]
Rising Star Elaina Adrianna: I would like to start the “Perfectly, Imperfect Campaign,” where we…
I think a big issue right now for people is always looking onto social media […]
Rising Star Petra Chris: “You must have faith in your talent and your passion for what you.
You must have faith in your talent and your passion for what you do. Do […]
Meet The Female Titans Of Wall Street: Helen Kane, founder and CEO of Hedge Trackers
I would want to encourage employers to consider offering challenging growth opportunities to the women […]
6 Things You Need To Know If You Want To Build, Scale and Prepare Your Business For a Lucrative…
Generally, I think it’s a bad idea to build a business with the goal to […]
Rising Star Risa Cohen: “Going to an audition is an opportunity to act.
Don’t go to an audition with the goal of getting the job. That just makes […]
RetailMeNot CPO Josh Platt: “If you put the phone down and close the laptop, you’ll be surprised…
My best is advice is to focus on quality over quantity. Be fully engaged when […]
Selma Fonseca: “5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became an Entertainment Journalist”
I had the pleasure of interviewing Selma Fonseca. Selma is a writer for Billboard Magazine […]
Author Alberto Lopez-Valenzuela on why companies will benefit by focusing on purpose
The key message of my book, The Connecting Leader, is about companies rethinking how they […]
“5 Things You Should Do To Take Stunning Photos” With Barbora Zeigler of FashionLoveConnection
Learn, but do not follow the rules, at least not always 😉 Continue reading on Authority […]
“The best thing you can do in life is smile” With Eddy Samy and Daygee Kwia of Paperwater
…the best thing you can do in life is smile. Smiling he insisted, cost nothing […]
Merel Kriegsman: “What clients LOVE (and come back for, and talk about to others) is when you…
So, even though you might feel super productive, looking at your busy calendar, it’s a […]
Dr. Jaime Hope: “We need to let go of the guilt and shame around healthy living!
Let go of the guilt and shame around healthy living! We have these very strange […]
Elizabeth Hale: “I would love to transform our current educational system to incorporate more…
So much of society has bought into the traditional college education. It is expensive, time-consuming […]
Rising Stars Polina Frantsena and Shelley Dennis: “If you are not doing something to fill up your…
Shelley: I think what Polina and I found was the fulfillment of creating content for […]
Maia Haag: “You should think carefully about working with your spouse”
Think carefully about working with your spouse. Allan and I combined our strengths to create […]
Lessons From the Female Titans of Finance: Dale Sperling
Time Management. For those that juggle family life, it can get messy. It’s just basic […]
Slow Down To Do More: “Use a Surgeon’s Schedule” With Author Don Maruska
A successful approach that’s worked for me and the thousands of people whom I’ve coached […]
Lessons From the Female Titans of Wall Street: Kerstin Braun
I had the pleasure of interviewing Kerstin Braun, President of Stenn Group, a non-bank trade […]
Lessons From the Female Titans of Wall Street: Aliya Sahai
I had the pleasure of interviewing Aliya Sahai, a Principal and Financial Advisor in Bernstein’s […]
Lessons from the Female Titans of Wall Street: Amy Ouellette
I had the pleasure of interviewing Amy Ouellette, the director of retirement services at Betterment […]
Lessons From the Female Titans of Wall Street: Alexandra Lebenthal
Alexandra Lebenthal is a financial expert who has been on Wall Street for over thirty […]
Lessons From the Female Titans of Wall Street: Camilla Churcher
I had the pleasure of interviewing Camilla Churcher, the Head of Sales at LGO Markets, […]
Joy Gendusa on why a leader needs to create a zero tolerance zone for office politics
Create a zero tolerance zone for office politics. There’s nothing worse than a toxic work […]
Social Impact Heroes: George Frankel is using memorialization as a tool to preserve, protect and…
I had the pleasure of interviewing George Frankel who became CEO of Eternal Reefs, Inc. […]
Dr. Jack Cochran: “We need to change the health care narrative; there are actually solutions that…
I would change the health care narrative from a fragmented discussion with too much special […]
Catalyte CEO Jacob Hsu: “The CEO is often portrayed in TV shows as the one that has to make all…
…Decision making — The CEO is often portrayed in TV shows as the one that has to […]
Author John Reid: “Speak up; When you’re a white man, other white men can say ignorant and racist…
Speak up. When you’re a white man, other white men can say ignorant and racist […]
Author Kip Boyle: “Marketing your book will take the same amount of effort as actually writing it”
Getting people to read your book is about the same amount of work as actually […]
Riccardo Silva: Leaders need to constantly ask themselves, how can I do things a bit better
I’m involved with a number of charities and projects in Europe, Africa and the U.S., […]
Marsha Drummond of the Metropolitan Opera on why her goal is to bring opera to all
“Come to the edge,” He said. “We can’t. We’re afraid!” They responded. “Come to the […]
Matt Brandyberry of From Ashes To New: “Stop searching social media for who you should be”
I had the pleasure to interview Matt Brandyberry, of the music group FROM ASHES TO […]
Matthew Celia: “Take the time to vet people you hire”
“Take the time to vet people you hire.” I’ve learned that you can only be […]
Author Michael Mogill: I’d like to encourage everyone to pursue a life of “holistic growth”
While I don’t necessarily know that this is a “movement,” I would want to encourage […]
Oscar and Emmy winner Phil Goldfine shares the five things you need to know to succeed in show…
1. Action, action, action We grow up, and we spend a lot of time in […]
“The best thing to do may sometimes be the hardest” With Robert Porter
I really wish there was more awareness on the of the amount of people that […]
VEVO VP Ed Walker: “Everyone makes mistakes, but what sets you apart is how you recover from one”
I had the pleasure to interview Ed Walker. Ed is the Vice President of Live […]
Fitness Influencer Megan Loda: When you can’t find the sunshine be the sunshine!
When I turned 21, I started experiencing incredible back pain. I had a herniated disc […]
Actor Patrick Kilpatrick on what happens when you play the part of a Star Trek Alien
I had the pleasure of interviewing actor Patrick Kilpatrick. Patrick has appeared in over 170 […]
Author Patti Temple Rocks: The “movement” I hope to start is to have those in their 50s and 60s…
Author Patti Temple Rocks: The “movement” I hope to start is to have those in […]
Dr. Cory Kidd: You Need Focus + Breadth. Be the best in the world at something. But maintain enough
Dr. Cory Kidd: You Need Focus + Breadth. Be the best in the world at […]
“Why the size of your staff and your bottom line do not correlate” With Lais Pontes Greene…
“Why the size of your staff and your bottom line do not correlate” With Lais […]
5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Became a Chef, With Chef Ryan Rondeno
The higher the level; the tougher the road and challenge. If it was easy, everyone […]
Social Impact Heroes: Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of
I had the pleasure of interviewing Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President and CEO of the […]
Sometimes You Need to Hire the Person Who You Know Will Disagree with You: Business Advice with…
Sometimes You Need to Hire the Person Who You Know Will Disagree with You: Business […]
Facing Self-Doubt, Auditions, Agents, and Growing as an Actor: Advice with Natalie Valerio
I had the pleasure of interviewing Natalie Valerio, a 21-year-old actress from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She […]
Quit Hovering and Create Clear Policies to Help Your Business and Employees Thrive: With Karen…
Quit Hovering and Create Clear Policies to Help Your Business and Employees Thrive: An Interview […]
Dr. Tom Incledon: “To beat diseases worldwide, let’s start a movement for everyone to get free…
I’d start a movement that everyone gets free bloodwork done every six months. Unless of […]
Chef Aurora Satler: “We need to start a movement to change the way America produces its food”
…I would work to bring good food to areas it doesn’t exist and to change […]
I Am Living Proof Of The American Dream: “Learn to break your generational cycles” With Journalist…
Learn to break your generational cycles. I’ve witnessed first-hand how easy it is to fall […]
Actress & Comedian Eugenia Kuzmina: “Remember people’s names and care about them sincerely; human…
I learned to be grateful to be part of the project and experience no matter […]
Chef Rosario Procino: “Let’s eat less so we can all eat”
…Wow… well I guess I would make food available to all people by asking everyone […]
Making the Fashion Industry More Inclusive for Petite Women: An Interview with Vanessa Youshaei
By Casmin Wisner “…carve out time on your calendar at least once a week to do […]
The Inspiring Immigration Backstory of Zoom Founder, Eric Yuan: “My visa application was rejected
“The first time I applied for a U.S. visa, I was rejected. I continued to […]
L’Oréal’s Guive Balooch on why a leader needs to make time for all ideas
“Make time for all ideas. Listen to everyone’s pitch. At L’Oréal, we have an internal […]
EY’s Kristin Ciriello Pothier on why she makes family come before work
“I used to believe that my career was my number 1 priority. I took short […]
Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst on why it’s so important for a leader to be humble
That said, it’s important to be humble. It takes time, effort and a good dose […]
Why Zappos has a Chief Fungineer
I’d heard that Zappos is harder to get into than Harvard, so how was I […]
eBay CPO RJ Pittman, on why business success is built on the principles of passion, people and…
Early on, I framed my career with three key principles — passion, people and purpose. I have […]
Jim Koch, founder of Samuel Adams Beer, on why “people trump strategy & people trump financial…
…I guess the first one was, you know, that it’s all about people. You know, […]
3M’s Jayshree Seth: You can build trust with employees if you “Cultivate the ‘Can do!’
I’ve seen stats that say 50% of employees quit their jobs citing dissatisfaction with their […]
“In the US, $70 billion is invested in basic R&D, but less than one percent is invested in the…
“In the US, $70 billion is invested in basic R&D, but less than one percent […]
AUTEC CEO Taka Tanaka, on why it’s important to always try new things to reach your goal
I have gone through some challenging times earlier in my career. My advice — that I constantly […]
“It’s not for the glory. If you want to be a chef and a restaurateur, you have to do it for the…
“It’s not for the glory. If you want to be a chef and a restaurateur, […]
“If you want to thrive as an artist, you should not do just one thing” With Actress Chantelle…
“If you want to thrive as an artist, you should not do just one thing” […]
“Do not ever think, ‘I can’t’. I’m a perfect example of that” With Chef Adrian Davila
My advice is to always get back up and do not let setbacks haunt you. […]
Author Sarah Uhran on why sports can help you to live in the moment
I wish I could inspire everyone to live in the moment. I feel old when […]
“Why a leader should sponsor random acts of pizza” With Chuck Sullivan the CMO at Senior Helpers
Be available — to everyone. Always remember the entire organization. Having an open door, sponsoring “random acts […]
Female Disruptors: Katy Sherratt, CEO at Back on My Feet has shaken up how we care for the needy
The nature of what we do is disruptive. Our program is meaningful and impactful to […]
Latisha Tillie of GSK Theraflu: Let’s start a movement towards wider acceptance of ‘paid sick leave…
Latisha Tillie of GSK Theraflu: Let’s start a movement towards wider acceptance of ‘paid sick […]
Chef Luigi Diotaiuti: “I’d like to start a movement to allow chefs to collaborate better with…
Chef Luigi Diotaiuti: “I’d like to start a movement to allow chefs to collaborate better […]
Restaurateur Parnell Delcham on why “Yesterday means nothing”
Yesterday means nothing. My success in this industry has been more about now than yesterday. […]
Why it makes sense to befriend rather than compete with other founders in your industry
Why it makes sense to befriend rather than compete with other founders in your industry, […]
James Beard Award Winning Chef Michael Schlow: “Let’s start a movement to dramatically improve…
James Beard Award Winning Chef Michael Schlow: “Let’s start a movement to dramatically improve school lunch” […]
“Why you should avoid hopping from job to job without taking the time to really learn in one place…
“Why you should avoid hopping from job to job without taking the time to really […]
Shark Tank’s Daymond John on why he feels a duty to give back
As someone in the public eye, I am lucky enough to have public platforms at […]
Tomo Takahashi: Kaizen, We can always strive for more.
Tomo Takahashi: Kaizen, We can always strive for more. Success is something to strive for, […]
“We need to understand how interconnected the food system is; the connection between the food we…
“We need to understand how interconnected the food system is; the connection between the food […]