We asked some of the most generous entrepreneurs, artists and creatives we know to talk to us about where they think their generosity comes from.
Christopher Perry
My generosity comes from my wife and grandma, they are two of the most generous people I’ve met in my life! Read More>>
mersadies reber
Generosity – the quality of being plentiful. Despite not growing up “wealthy” or having anything “handed” to me, I have managed to find a life of plentifulness. So many people have gone out of their way to help me, my businesses, and our cause. Read More>>
Leyly Bagherof
I trace my generosity back to my dad. He immigrated to the United States from Iran in the 1980s, carrying very little with him other than the values he had grown up with. If you know anything about Persian culture, you know generosity runs deep, it’s not just a practice, it’s a way of life. Hospitality, abundance, and giving freely of yourself are almost instinctive. Read More>>
Whitney Johnson
I wish I could say my generosity comes from an abundance of money, but the truth is, it comes from the very things I didn’t have while going into foster care. I don’t always see it as generosity, but rather as a responsibility to support and a duty to give. Read More>>
Melissa Trajano
My generosity comes from my mom. Growing up, I watched her give selflessly to family, friends, and even strangers. Her kindness and thoughtfulness were such a natural part of her life that it shaped the way I approach others—I try to give without expecting anything in return, just like she did. Read More>>
Kimberly Blair
My sense of generosity really comes from the old tradition of tithing. I’ve always believed it’s important not only to serve others but also to help shape and impact the community around us: whether that’s through volunteering time or donating a percentage of income to causes that matter deeply. Read More>>
Nathaniel Allenby
My generosity comes from my lifelong commitment to living a life of service and giving more value than I ask for in return. This foundation was built during my 11 years in the Cub and Boy Scouts, culminating in earning the rank of Eagle Scout at 18. Read More>>
Drew Koven
I was raised to give be and be kind. My generosity through many experiences including most recently the LA Strong Foundation where I am co chair and Executive Director is an extension of my career in venture capital and executive leadership in the consumer goods industry. I’ve been fortunate to build success and resources that I now channel into helping others. Read More>>
Julia Whitley
I was born in St. Anne’s Convent for Pregnant unwed Teenage girls in Los Angeles (now called St. Anne’s Family Services) About Us – St. Anne’s Family Services. I like to say that I was born into the hands of nuns who held, swaddled and fed me both literally and figuratively. Read More>>
ingrid pagliarulo
My parents taught me that giving is important. And it doesn’t take anything away from you. Through Low Pulse Project and Napulitanamente, I try to contribute to the spread of culture and beauty—in my opinion, the only weapons to improve and combat internal poverty and widespread ignorance—by sharing the Mediterranean cultural heritage and offering free promotion to talents from the Mediterranean region. Read More>>
Carmen Yataco-Grayson
This is a beautiful question. Generosity, like resilience, usually has deep roots for me. My generosity comes from a blend of lived experiences, values, and how I connect with others. My parents and grandparents have modeled kindness and giving. Growing up in a community where helping one another was survival. Having faced struggles, I know what it feels like to go without. Read More>>
Noah Lands
I’ve always been a generous person. I’ve always remembered the way people have made me feel, and how their generosity impacted me. I feel like I’m paying it forward. Read More>>
Debbie Feinberg
I believe human behavior and habits are developed by modeling others, particularly people we respect and admire, even before we realize what we are doing cognitively. Whether we observe good or bad habits, we are a function of those around us. And so, I learned how important being generous was with my time, money, and attention at an early age. Read More>>
Kham D.
I get my generosity from my family. It seems to be a trait passed down through the generations. My great grandmother was known as a stern, yet giving woman. In the countryside of Jamaica, our family had a farm and was able to produce their own and more to sell. When she would cook, she cooked for anyone who would come by. Read More>>
Janelle Orion
My generosity comes from my parents. They were a former Catholic Nun and Priest and truly lived a life of service to others. Their generosity came from their heart. Sometimes they gave money, but more often than not their generosity was with their time and attention. I received that from them as their child, and I witnessed them give that to others all the time. Read More>>
Johnny Bottone
The short answer is my father. The long answer is, he taught me that being there for others isn’t about making grand gestures; it’s about being present. He gave without needing recognition, and that’s how I learned to pour myself into things that might not ever pour back. Whether it’s drumming, relationships, or connecting with people, I embrace life. Read More>>
