I started Giving Back with Gail two years ago and I had no idea where it would go. You see I just kept getting this pull to create a community that worked together to change the world and inspire others to do the same. I had no idea if it would resonate with people or not. I just created the page and posted in earnest every single day. Before long, a organic community emerged that became so much more than I ever could have imagined. Living a life of purpose is exhilarating, s

Int. Office-Day GAIL and JOSEPH are sitting across from each other in the accounting office of the television show that they work on together. GAIL You went to film school too Joseph? Are working on anything right now? JOSEPH I’m working on a short that I recently wrote. And running an IndieGogo campaign to raise money. GAIL I remember that feeling. I’ve helped run a campaign and I’ve worked on a handful of films. How can I help? FADE TO BLACK I met Joseph three weeks ago and

The old adage states,“You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.” In as much as this makes sense, it also feels like it’s counterintuitive to the process of Giving Back. The idea of taking care of self first feels selfish and intrinsically egotistical. As caregivers. changemakers, volunteers and the like we shine our lights in service of others so often that we tend to forget about our needs and feel guilty when we do focus on ourselves. I’m here to remind

Let’s be honest, there’s a lot of need in this world. It can be overwhelming to say the least. We see it on a daily basis. It’s on the news, radio and everywhere that you look. The trick is to not let the overwhelming nature of the whole stop you from doing your part to make the world a better place. So how do you honor your intention to Give Back if you can’t in that moment? First and foremost, acknowledge your intention to Give Back. That’s the perfect starting point. Then

There are some who say that if you really want to Give Back and be of service, then you should just do it and not talk about it. In essence, the talking about it negates the service that you are providing. I lovingly disagree. I believe that in as much as it’s these acts of kindness, love, volunteering and Giving Back that incrementally change our world on a day to day basis, it’s the sharing of them that inspires others to do the same. I have the good fortune of being part o