Welcome to The Philanthropic Lifestyle™

I am a firm believer in “crafting” a life that includes all of the things you love. A life, where you can use all of your gifts and talents, whether you find or you create the opportunities to do so. A life, where you can then be generous and pay your blessings forward, be it through time, talent, or treasure. A life, where you can find ways to “connect-the-dots” between everyday products and activities and brands that are working for the greater good. This, my friends, is The Philanthropic Lifestyle™.

In the hustle and bustle of each day, it’s all too easy to turn to what is most convenient. But, it’s important to be intentional and to think ahead as best as we can, just as we do when we make a healthy lifestyle change. When we do our research and better understand the things around us, a whole new world becomes available to us. We can learn about artisans, craftspeople, and those who are creating and inspiring with everything from paint, to perfume, to music, and even lip gloss. The possibilities are endless!

So, let’s go on this journey together to find ways to be kind and give back each day. I’ll also feature different projects and charitable endeavors in my monthly e-News, and you’ll find recommended brands here and there as well. The organization I founded, Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy® (WOC, pronounced “woke”), strives to dismantle the typical archetype of a philanthropist. We want to redefine philanthropy to truly mean generosity and people being generous to other people.

You are a philanthropist! Let’s get to living that way, one step at a time.