Listen "Building Community Through Elevating Voices: Gwyn Lurie on Storytelling, Philanthropy, and Women-Led Change"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we speak with Gwyn Lurie, CEO and Executive Editor of the Montecito Journal Media Group and co-founder of The Giving List Women. She has worn many hats throughout her remarkable career including journalist, producer, screenwriter, and community leader. Gwyn began her career at ABC News, where she produced the award-winning documentary "Voices from the Attic" capturing her family’s history during the Holocaust.Today, Gwyn’s mission focuses on building impactful, intersectional philanthropy through her work with The Giving List Women, with the aim of exponentially increasing charitable giving to women and girls, as they are the greatest lever for positive change in society. In our discussion we explore how Gwyn’s storytelling prowess and commitment to speaking her truth have shaped her path, inspiring meaningful change in her community and beyond.We talk in depth about Gwyn’s approach to building resilient community through journalism, and her commitment to doing brave work while remaining fair. Throughout our conversation, Gwyn reflects on the importance of staying true to ones values, the impact of using personal narrative to evolve our culture, and the role women play in transformative leadership.Make sure to stay up to date with Gwyn's work at The Giving List, The Giving List Women and The Montecito JournalYou can also watch the sizzle for the recent Giving List Women Summit here!For more information on the podcast, upcoming events, projects, and more go to our website www.stacypulice.comYou can follow us on Instagram @stacypulice