A powerful new partnership is forming to advance a core message: true strength is found in community and compassion. Two prominent figures, each with a remarkable personal history, are uniting to host a major philanthropic event with this principle at its heart.
The collaboration brings together a former reality television star turned executive, known for her very public journey of reinvention after leaving a restrictive community, and a former international beauty queen turned philanthropist. Their shared mission is to empower women by dismantling the stigma around asking for help and redefining kindness as a source of power, not weakness.
“For me, this cause is everything,” stated the executive, who recently concluded a lengthy legal battle. “A major hurdle for so many women is the fear that seeking support makes them appear vulnerable or victimized. My own experience taught me the opposite. There was a time when I had to learn to say, ‘I need support.’ That sisterhood, that network, is what allows us not just to survive, but to thrive. No one is meant to do it alone.”
Her co-host’s drive stems from a deeply personal place. Having witnessed widespread abuse while growing up with her grandmother in Venezuela, she founded her own charitable organization. “My success became a platform for a promise,” the philanthropist explained. “It’s about creating opportunities for survival and dignity that were not available to the women I loved. This work is pure passion.”
The focal point of their alliance is the upcoming 11th Annual Mi Amor Graciousness (MAG) Gala in New York City. The event is described not just as a fundraiser, but as a transformative experience that unites a strikingly diverse cross-section of society.
“What struck me was the incredible mix of people—every background imaginable, all in one room,” the executive noted, recalling her first impression of the gala before agreeing to co-host. “It’s a celebration where women who have endured immense hardship are given a stage—to showcase their resilience, to wear fabulous clothes, and most importantly, to be celebrated for their strength. It’s about providing a tangible pathway to hope.”
At the core of their philosophy is a deliberate effort to change the conversation around benevolence. “We are positioning kindness as a strength,” the philanthropist emphasized. “There’s a misconception that being kind means you are weak or can be taken advantage of. We are giving a new face to kindness. It is courageous, it is resilient, and it is the foundation of a powerful community.”
The gala represents more than a single night; it is a beacon for a broader movement encouraging women to lean on one another, share their stories without shame, and find power in collective support and grace.
