I started this blog back in 2019. At the time, my only goal was to make enough money to cover the costs of hosting it. I promised myself that if the blog ever actually made a profit, I would give back.

For several years, I remained in the red. Finally, in 2023 I was able to make my first donation to charity, and I hope to continue to do so for many years to come. Your support through reading my posts and buying from my affiliate links (at no additional cost to you) makes it all possible, so THANK YOU!!

HERE’S MY GIVE BACK COMMITMENT TO YOU:

I believe that we should do everything we can to get where we want to be in life through education, hard work, and self-improvement. But I’ve also learned from my own struggles that there’s so much in life that, no matter how hard we try, we just can’t control. If we’re lucky enough to get our own air masks on, it’s time to start helping others get theirs on.

One of my professors in business school said: “Unless you have done something good for society, you should be ashamed to die.” It’s a bit intense, but that statement really hit home with me.

This blog is my commitment to giving back. I want to share the lessons that have helped me feel better and the travels that have helped me grow to uplift and empower you. As part of this same commitment:

I am donating 10% of every dollar earned from this blog to charity.

So, if you see ads on my website or make a purchase by clicking one of the affiliate links I share, please know that your money is helping others. Thank you for making that possible!

CHARITY I’M CURRENTLY SUPPORTING: EDUCATE GIRLS IN INDIA

This year, I’m proud to support Educate Girls, an incredible nonprofit working to make education accessible for girls in some of India’s most underserved communities. It’s a cause that resonates with my heart, and hopefully with yours too.

Educate Girls is on a mission to close the gender gap in education. They work in rural areas where girls are often the last to be enrolled in school or the first to be pulled out.

By partnering with local governments and training volunteers, they identify out-of-school girls and help bring them back into classrooms. They also focus on improving learning outcomes, making sure that education goes beyond attendance to real understanding.

Why did I choose Educate Girls? Because I believe education is one of the most powerful tools for long-term change. I’ve seen its effects firsthand in my own life. Going to graduate school completely transformed my self-confidence, career opportunities…and, well, life!

When a girl gets an education, she’s more likely to stay healthy, earn a living, and lift up those around her. It’s a ripple effect, and Educate Girls is doing the hard, hands-on work to make that ripple reach far and wide.

Educate a girl and:

She will earn more
She will marry later
She will break the cycle of poverty and patriarchy
She will have fewer and healthier children
She will educate her children
She will stand up to violence