I was absolutely thrilled to attend the Enchant Celebrity Gifting Suite, presented by The Marianna Group, on February 27, 2025, at the Beverly Hills Marriott. Organized by the wonderful beauty entrepreneur Heather Marianna, this fabulous event brought together a fantastic mix of celebrities, influencers, and friends from the industry to celebrate the 97th Academy Awards. The suite was a delight, featuring an open bar, yummy food stations, relaxing beauty treatments, stylish fashion showcases, and wellness experiences that made for a truly special day. It was so inspiring to be around uplifting best-selling authors who were honored at the event, shining a light on women’s empowerment and literature. Seeing the magic when we come together and share our passions was truly heartwarming! Sharing personal stories with such diverse voices was a wonderful experience. I even had the joy of hand-gifting 160 books to celebrities, influencers, and media, helping to spread the message of Talk, Play, And Read and the Behind Cycle. Getting my books into the hands of influential people feels like it can spark a movement to highlight how important it is to talk, play, and read with children during those crucial early years. We’re all about empowering parents and caregivers to help their little ones develop strong language and literacy skills right from the start! What an exciting journey it is! Meeting with celebrities including Jeremy Miller (Growing Pains), Kim Estes (NCIS), Brandy Ledford (Modern Family), Anneliese Judge (Sweet Magnolias), Jimmy Coco (Sunless Tan Guru), Kate Lindor (Young and the Restless), Jaqueline Laurita (Real Housewives of New Jersey/ Autism Spokesperson), Helena Alexis Seymour (Actress/Model), Cassandra Wilkins (TV Personality and Podcast Host), and Larry Kasanoff (Producer) and so many others was a wonderful experience—truly a once-in-a-lifetime moment! Huge thank you to Heather Marianna, Deborah Drummond, and the 262 Women’s Group for making it all possible!

I was also so excited to attend the eZWAY Golden Gala Awards and Oscar Viewing Fundraiser on March 2, 2025, at Voco The Hills Hotel in Laguna Hills, CA. The event was elegant and filled with meaningful purpose, bringing everyone together to support Better Vision for Children Charity. This fundraiser is so close to my heart because it aligns with my Talk, Play, And Read mission of advocating for children. “The Golden Gala is a night where entertainment and philanthropy intersect, bringing awareness and tangible solutions to the challenges children face worldwide.” – James Zuley, President of Better Vision for Children. I felt so honored to be a part of such an amazing event alongside Deborah Drummond and the 262 Women’s Group. Connecting with visionary folks like Dr. Eric Zuley (Producer/Network Owner), Mr. James Zuley (President of BVC), Dr. Dante Sears (Conscious Wealth Consultant), Kate Lindor (Actress – The Young and the Restless), AC Green (NBA Legend), Trish Cook (Actress) and others who are just as passionate about the cause was a real treat. A big thank you to Dr. Eric Zuley, Mr. James Zuley, the eZWay Family, Deborah Drummond, and the 262 Women’s Group! It was such a pleasure meeting everyone at this glamorous and grand event!