I’ve spent the past week attending the Clinton Global Initiative conference in NYC for the third year in a row. As with last year, I walk in to this conference with such an incredible level of respect for the individuals who participate and who are making a considerable impact on the world. But also, just [...]
off to ethiopia
September 28th, 2009 1 Comment
Tags: Africa · Bill Clinton · blake mycoskie · cash warren · CGI · clinton global initiative · ethiopia · goals · Jessica alba · podoconiosis · toms shoes
today in little rock
March 12th, 2009 1 Comment
Recently, The Clinton Foundation invited me to come visit Little Rock, AR for a couple events. Connie Falls, philanthropist, stylist, designer, and amazing supporter of TOMS, put together this incredible fashion show titled DeFeet, to “walk all over poverty.” Project Runway contestant Korto Momolu, Little Rock local Erin Lorenzen, and young students will be sending [...]
Tags: Arkansas · Bill Clinton · Clinton Foundation · Clinton School of Public Service · fashion show · Heifer International · Little Rock · Peter Max
the past few weeks
February 17th, 2009 1 Comment
Its always exciting to spend time with President Clinton, but this past weekend at the second annual CGI U was extra special. The energy of the thousands of students that attended was unreal, and they were just as inspiring to me as TOMS and the One for One business model is to them. Here’s a [...]
Tags: Austin · Bill Clinton · campus · CGI U · internship · join the team · Matthew McConaughey · students · TED · TED conference
cgi u 2009
February 12th, 2009 1 Comment
Today I’m headed back to Texas. It won’t be for a relaxing weekend at home with my parents, or to catch up with old friends. This weekend will be fast-paced and exciting: I’m speaking at CGI U in Austin. TOMS is a proud member of the Clinton Global Initiative and pledged to give 100,000 pairs [...]
Tags: Austin · Bill Clinton · CGI · CGI U · Natalie Portman
