Author: 2morrowknight

There is an old TEDx saying that goes, “Philanthropy isn’t billionaires giving away money. It’s loving mankind. Anyone can be a philanthropist.” Heather Geronemus proves this every single day. An advocate of volunteering and a fundraising pro, she uses her blog and social media platforms to bring much needed attention to important causes and nonprofits like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Indeed, there is so much to be impressed with. She recently had a Philanthro-party for her birthday, where she invited all of my friends to volunteer for Rebuilding Together Broward County instead of having a conventional party. And two years ago at…

One of my favorite things about social media is coming across new faces and new brands. I am intrigued with how they are using Twitter, and if they get it much faster than I did. I didn’t know how to tweet effectively for my first six months on Twitter back in 2009. Yes, it’s true. However, I recently sat down with businesswoman Jody Barrett. She joined Twitter last summer but didn’t step up efforts to grow her account until December 1st, 2013. This woman is funny, direct, and very aware of the power of social media. She gets it, big…

This post was co-written by Jonha Revesencio. Every now and then, a documentary comes along and captures the imagination of critics and audiences alike. 1994’s Hoop Dreams and 2008’s Man on a Wire immediately come to mind. Two great films that take you inside of an event, frame it with skillful narration, and establish an emotional connection with the audience. The new documentary, #StandWithMe, does this as well. It touches on a timely subject: modern slavery. According to a recent report by the Australian-based Walk Free Foundation, there are 30 million people in the world living as slaves. This fact…

When Facebook announced its support for organ donation, social good ambassador Marsha McCullough applauded their decision. For years, many have championed the issue with modest and respectable results. But when a social media giant throws considerable support behind a cause like this, it not only enhances Marsha’s work, but inspires a social savvy generation to take notice. But bringing awareness to organ donation is only one aspect to this dynamic woman. McCollough is a huge advocate of Giving Tuesday, the international day of service that has become a global phenomenon. No matter what she’s involved with, it is clear that her philosophy of helping…

Jeannette Rankin became the first woman was elected to Congress in 1916. Arguably one of history’s great moments. What makes her story remarkable is that she achieved it in the face of millions who felt it couldn’t be done. That same tenacity and determination is what you see in entrepreneur and speaker Raquel Eatmon. Her great book, Strut Your Stuff, gives vision and voice to finding your purpose in life. As a professional speaker, Raquel knows the benefits of an exciting speech – filled with energy, and complimented with wonderful flourishes and inflections. The spoken is often more powerful in…

Relevance and longevity in any field requires you to see things as a marathon, not a sprint.  The work you do in the beginning can pay off greatly down the road. Fernanda De Hoyos-Walther knows this very well. She invested the time to become not only an avid endurance runner, but a successful lawyer, serious news hound, and social good advocate. In social media, and life in general, its about your story: the ability to give people an idea of where you have been, who you are at the present moment, and how you’re building a strong foundation for culturally constructive…

It was a truly refreshing experience to interview Rupa Ganatra, a go-getter and go-giver who believes that service and helping others should be a non-negotiable element of success. The woman has tremendous presence to match her great ambition. Her involvement with the Ashraya Initiative, a non-profit that helps street children in Pune, India, is a serious endeavor that is yielding impressive results. A member of London’s ever-expanding community of social entrepreneurs, she networked consistently, far and wide, until her window of opportunity opened. Capitalizing on the momentum in the digital publishing arena, she launched the Business of Everything (BOE) in…

Kinlai Yingling has always regarded food as a bridge to cultural understanding. No matter where you are, one taste, and you’re connected. So it was a natural fit to use social media to post about recipes, and to connect with a larger group about the culinary delights of Asian Cuisine. Her perspective and presence can be found in traditional and new media – a powerful combination that is highly coveted by anyone looking to make a big impact in their field. Great buzz alone will take you only so far. You need a great infrastructure, and a willingness to act…

A social entrepreneur is not what Naomi Assaraf envisioned while in college. But sometimes, this thing called life takes an exciting and extraordinary detour. I first met Naomi on a business trip to San Francisco last Summer. In just one year, she has an even stronger presence in the social space, managing high profile accounts, and taking part in strategy for upcoming campaigns. It was fun interviewing her about entrepreneurship, and I guarantee that readers will get a great deal from her thoughts about Nordstrom’s brilliant use of social media, and the smart way Pinterest appeals to its savvy female…

This post was co-written by  Amy Neumann. Watching a child beam with joy, a wide smile across her face, can fill you with wonder, awe, and inspiration. The happiness children carry with them is unbounded and expressed at every opportunity, big or small. But for some children with cleft lip or cleft palate, even the simple human emotion of smiling is impossible. Operation Smile, and world-renowned athlete Tony Hawk, are on a mission to create more smiles. “To most of us a smile is an effortless expression. Something we take for granted, like eating, speaking, socializing. There are people in this world, children,…