When asked his #1 piece of advice, Shark Tanker Daymond John’s answer is simply “Never stop learning.” While the self-made multi-millionaire never went to college (“I couldn’t afford it.”), his education came from every day encounters.According to Daymond, “While working at Red Lobster, I was always listening, asking questions and learning about the business from wait … [Read more...] about Shark Tank’s Daymond John Will Be Serving Up Lessons On Success At Gateway To Opportunity Luncheon
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Grovel Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
Spring officially flew in at 4:58 p.m. today. In addition to robins fluttering in the hood, the 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon Co-Chairs Leigh Anne Haugh and Amy Hegi and Honorary Chair Amy Prestidge are springing a couple of major updates about the Community Partners of Dallas fundraiser on Friday, April 12.Joining TV wunderkind/new dad Andy Cohen on stage for a chat will … [Read more...] about Grovel Alert!: 2019 Chick Lit Luncheon
JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced
The 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed plans were just revealed at Neiman Marcus Downtown. Taking place at NM’s flagship store on Friday, September 13, the collection of ladies making up the Ten Best Dressed will be Delilah Boyd, Lisa Cooley, Tiffany Divis, Jennifer Dix, Cate Ford, Cara French, Amy Hegi, Karla McKinley, Amy Prestidge and Kimberly Schlegel … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Crystal Charity Ball Ten Best Dressed Women And Plans Announced
Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
Marlee Matlin is no stranger to North Texas. The movie star has made a couple of appearances in the past year. Well known for winning an Academy Award for her film debut in “Children of a Lesser God” and having lost her hearing at the age of 18 months, she has overcome another challenge – childhood abuse.In her book, “I’ll Scream Later” she told how she realized that being … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Actress Marlee Matlin Signs On For Rainbow Day’s 2019 Pot Of Gold Luncheon
It Will Be A Crime To Miss The 2019 Charles C. Sprague Society Annual Dinner With Skip Hollandsworth Served Up*
Despite the claim that computers will one day replace most people in the working world, it’s highly doubtful that any high-tech machine will be able to take over Dallas’ Skip Hollandsworth in spinning a tale. In these parts, he is the master at weaving a yarn and vacuuming an interviewee of their most intimate secrets. Having a get-to-know-y0u conversation with Skip is like … [Read more...] about It Will Be A Crime To Miss The 2019 Charles C. Sprague Society Annual Dinner With Skip Hollandsworth Served Up*
Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For AWARE Affair
On the eve of Valentine's Day, the AWARE crowd strolled and shopped the Highland Park Village merchants to fundraise. It made so much sense for the ladies to find the right frocks to wear for the upcoming AWARE Affair's Celebrate The Moments. Just past 7 p.m., AWARE President Sharon Ballew told details of the event and offered the opportunity for guests to have AWARE Affair … [Read more...] about Highland Park Village Merchants Provided Shopping Experience To Raise Funds For AWARE Affair
JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatters’ Judge Just Uncovered
To close down the week, 2019 Mad Hatter’s Co-Chairs Sharla Bush and Terry Irby along with Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum President Linda Spina gathered folks together just after noon to announce the hat judges for the annual topper competition on Thursday, April 11.Held at L. Bartlett in Snider Plaza with New York hat designer Steven “New York Hat Designer to the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 2019 Mad Hatters’ Judge Just Uncovered
Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week
The area restaurant business may be a wee bit off this Friday around noontime. The reason is there are three big fundraiser luncheons. Each of them is boasting some well knowns on the roster.Across town at St. Philip’s School and Community Center’s Snyder Activity Center, Alex “A-Rod” Rodriguez will be chatting on stage with former National Baseball Hall of Fame … [Read more...] about Three Area Non-Profits Are Lunchtime TGIF Fundraising This Week
JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Maura And Young Leader Awardees And Other Details Announced
The 2019 Leadership Forum and Awards Dinner Co-Chairs Retta Miller and Thear Suzuki have just revealed plans and the honorees for this year’s Texas Women’s Foundation fundraiser.Taking place at the Omni Dallas on Thursday, May 2, the dinner will be presented by AT&T with Ellevest CEO/Founder Sallie Krawcheck as the keynote speaker thanks to the Catherine M. Coughlin … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Texas Women’s Foundation Maura And Young Leader Awardees And Other Details Announced
JUST IN: 25th Annual Tablescapes Deets Revealed With Keynoter Ray Booth, Honorary Chair And Awardee
It seems like it’s been ages since the third floor atop Highland Park Village's Chanel and Starbucks has been under construction to create the so-very-exclusive Park House. Goodness, airline security should have such vetting of guests. Woe to the poor soul who should break the house rules.Well, leave it to the Dallas Chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gammas to pass muster and hold … [Read more...] about JUST IN: 25th Annual Tablescapes Deets Revealed With Keynoter Ray Booth, Honorary Chair And Awardee
JUST IN: Just Say YES 9th Annual Celebration To Feature Tony Dungy As Keynoter And Tavia And Clark Hunt As Honorary Co-Chairs
Tavia and Clark Hunt had hardly had time to switch from their uber formal wear for daughter Gracie Hunt’s bowing at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra League’s Deb Presentation on Saturday, February 9, when it was learned that they've taken on another fundraising event. They will serve as honorary co-chairs for the 9th Annual Celebration benefiting Just Say YES (Youth Equipped to … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Just Say YES 9th Annual Celebration To Feature Tony Dungy As Keynoter And Tavia And Clark Hunt As Honorary Co-Chairs