"We all have the responsibility to leave the world a little bit better than we found it." Wendy Steele is a passionate advocate for women’s involvement in philanthropy and the mastermind behind Impact 100 Global. With a background in economics and banking, she has a keen understanding of the importance of financial empowerment and independence for women. During our conversation she talks about realizing that outdated ideas about philanthropy were keeping many women from making a difference in their communities, so she set out to change that. As the founder and CEO of Impact 100 Global, Wendy has helped the organization collectively grant over $123 million during its first 20 years. She works to empower women to pool their resources together and make an impact on the causes they care about. Her forward-thinking approach to giving is truly transformative. During this episode, Wendy helps us: Discover the power of impactful giving specifically for women and its potential to change lives Uncover the unique approach of Impact 100 and how pooling resources leads to significant grants Explore the process of breaking down barriers in philanthropy for women and fostering inclusivity Dive into the five key focus areas of Impact 100's grant giving and why they matter Delve into exclusive insights from the book "Invitations to Impact" and how it can inspire community transformation If you or a woman you know has been feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the barriers preventing you from making a difference in the world through philanthropy, then you are not alone. Thankfully, Wendy does a great job of showing that there are ways to break through these barriers and achieve meaningful philanthropy. Take a listen and make sure to share this episode with someone else who is looking to make an impact through philanthropy. A great way to celebrate your impact is through a vacation. Make sure to connect with Magical Vacation Planner. They will provide the guidance needed so you can focus on enjoying your trip. 407-442-0257. Connect with Wendy https://wendyhsteele.com/ Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com About Dan - https://dancockerell.com/about/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker Episode Highlights 00:01:39 - Wendy's Background 00:05:36 - Impact 100 Model 00:09:19 - Examples of Impact Projects 00:15:26 - The Importance of Ownership in Impact 00:16:50 - Making a Difference No Matter How Small 00:18:02 - Generosity and Impact 00:21:03 - Invitation to Impact Book 00:23:42 - Impact 100 and Getting Involved