Four fashion brands with a conscience

Not until TOMS Shoes with their one for one program (buy one, give one) did brands become synonymous with giving back. Now helping others and the environment has become standard practice in the fashion industry. This upward trend in having a conscience about where and how products are made has created a plethora of companies who care or at least seem to care. We admire … Continue reading Four fashion brands with a conscience

The Boomtown Gala Celebrates SHARE Inc.’s 65 Years of Philanthropy

On May 20th, 2018, stars will come out to celebrate SHARE Inc.’s amazing 65 years of philanthropy at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. The Righteous Brothers will headline the western-themed Annual Boomtown Gala this year, with additional performances by Martha & the Vandellas and Louis Van Amstel of Dancing with the Stars.  The evening’s MC will be Natalie Lander, of ABC‘s The Middle, and the … Continue reading The Boomtown Gala Celebrates SHARE Inc.’s 65 Years of Philanthropy

The Wallis honors the Tale of Two Sisters, Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen

On a Monday, May 7, 2018 in Beverly Hills, the almost 5-year-old Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts celebrated and honored the Tale of Two Sisters, Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen. The two creative forces have dazzled and inspired audiences with their artistic gifts for generations. True living ICONS, they have had remarkable careers as performers, creators, arts educators, and mentors. “Their contributions to stage, … Continue reading The Wallis honors the Tale of Two Sisters, Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen

Walking on Water to Support Autism Speaks!

Just before the Oscars whirlwind swept through LA, a magical evening took place in a majestic nook of the Hollywood Hills – marked by fashion, music, makeovers, and – literally – walking on water. The gala, aptly titled, Gifting Your Spectrum, benefitted Autism Speaks, a global research, support, and advocacy organization centered on the advancement of Autism treatment and awareness.  Brandon Cohen of talent management firm … Continue reading Walking on Water to Support Autism Speaks!

Let’s Really Care during Super Bowl LII

What were you doing during the Super Bowl this year? Perhaps you burned your finger while pealing out the frozen pizzas from your oven, or maybe you were dressed up in your team’s gear drinking a Bud light waiting for the show to start. Actually, you may have been in traffic with a platter of seven layer bean dip on your lap waiting to be … Continue reading Let’s Really Care during Super Bowl LII

Boys and Girls Club LA Celebrate Another Year of Great Futures at their Annual Great Futures Gala in Beverly Hills

The Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club of America hosted another memorable evening at their annual Great Futures Gala on November 7, 2017.  The Beverly Hilton Hotel ballroom was packed with hundreds of supporters, Boys & Girls Club teachers, Club Kids and their parents, and Boys & Girls Club alumni. It was a fun-filled night of giving, emceed by comedian and actor JB Smoove.  A … Continue reading Boys and Girls Club LA Celebrate Another Year of Great Futures at their Annual Great Futures Gala in Beverly Hills

Women Find a Home – and Find Themselves – at Friendly House

It was an honor to attend The Peggy Albrecht Friendly House 28th Annual Awards Luncheon for my second year in a row…  It was inspiring and refreshing to spend the afternoon in the presence of sober women with such strength and courage, of celebrities with such generosity, and of an organization filled with such empowering leaders. On October 28, 2017, six hundred guests were treated … Continue reading Women Find a Home – and Find Themselves – at Friendly House

The Imagine Ball 2017 fights homelessness

The 4th annual Imagine Ball Charity Concert Series was back again Thursday, October 12, 2017 to fight homelessness in LA. The intimate evening at the h.Wood Group’s Peppermint Club in West Hollywood showcased musical performances and comedy to benefit Imagine LA, a non profit breaking the cycle of family homelessness in Los Angeles with a unique mentoring model that’s proven effective to help those go … Continue reading The Imagine Ball 2017 fights homelessness

Comunity Footwear, handcrafted in downtown LA

LA’s only cobbling station is coming to the Arts District. Angelenos can now buy premium, handcrafted footwear right in their backyard, while also giving back to the community… Say hello to COMUNITY (Yes, with one “M”)! My sexy new comfortable Matteo sneaks arrived in the mail and they look like no other with their dotted strings and soft plush fabric and leather stitched accents, which is … Continue reading Comunity Footwear, handcrafted in downtown LA

April Showers in a Month of Generosity in Beverly Hills

This year, April showered in more than much needed raindrops – April was marked by an outpouring of generosity all month long.  Charity events took Beverly Hills by storm, benefiting educational, mentorship, and family services across Los Angeles. *** For me, personally, the month of giving began on stage, by donating a portion of my concert ticket proceeds to some extraordinary charities.  I had the … Continue reading April Showers in a Month of Generosity in Beverly Hills