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Giving Back

"We owe it to future generations to do the right thing and strive to leave the world a better place than how we found it." — Kira Stokes

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson

Alexandra Wilkis Wilson ON Giving Back

Founder and CMO, Gilt Groupe

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: I am involved in a number of causes that support women, education, children and/or entrepreneurship. I am on the Worldwide Board of Directors for Dress for Success. Right now I would say this is my number one cause. I think it is a very special organization helping to empower women in need, helping give them the much-needed support to get ... READ MORE »

Ann Shoket

Ann Shoket ON Giving Back

Editor-in-Chief, Seventeen Magazine

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: I love the Fresh Air Fund, which sends inner-city kids to summer camps. I think it’s amazing to get another perspective on life and see new possibilities for your future. I’m also on the board of the National Council to Prevent Teen and Unwanted Pregnancy. 750,000 teens get pregnant every year—it’s important to talk to girls about how to protect ... READ MORE »

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Rosetta Stander ON Giving Back

Executive Director, Zimele Community

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: I choose to support causes that assist in the empowerment of women. Many years ago, I did not have the finances to fight for a fair settlement during my divorce. My children and I were plunged to near-poverty. Knowing what it feels like to lose “everything” and survive on a small budget gave me a passion to assist other women ... READ MORE »

Latham Thomas

Latham Thomas ON Giving Back

Women's Wellness Maven, Author & Founder, Mama Glow

Q: What cause(s) have you chosen to support and why does it resonate with you?

A: Part of Mama Glow’s mission is to give benevolently. Our events are always tied to a philanthropic effort in support of maternal wellness. Our first Mama Glow Film Festival raised funds for Every Mother Counts, Christy Turlington-Burn’s maternal advocacy based charity. Our most recent event, Mama Glow Salon Series launched in support of Ricki Lake and Abby Epstein’s landmark film ... READ MORE »

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Kira Stokes ON Giving Back

Owner & Celebrity Trainer, Kira Stokes Fitness

Q: Why is it important for every single person sharing this earth to give back in some capacity?

A: Today, we all enjoy the benefits of the hard work and dedication past generations have put into this world. We owe it to future generations to do the right thing and strive to leave the world a better place than how we found it. If each and every person on earth did not look to improve on what we have ... READ MORE »

Agapi Stassinopoulos

Agapi Stassinopoulos ON Giving Back

Author & Speaker, Unbinding the Heart

Q: Can you share with us an experience of giving that was extremely rewarding or transformational?

A: My mother Elli had an amazing gift of being generous and able to nourish people with food.  Whether they came as friends, for a meeting or even the FedEx man to drop something off, she would feed them.  There is something about sharing food that made people relax and connect.  Her connection with people in the moment, whether she was ... READ MORE »

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