‘Philanthropy Is a Lifestyle’ That Anyone Can Have (VIDEO)

“I believe that everyone has something to give back,” says philanthropist Joan Hornig.

Hornig runs a program called “Philanthropy is Beautiful,” in which she designs jewelry and the purchasers choose which charity to donate the profit. She is a firm believe that anyone can give back in some way, shape, or form. Watch Joan Hornig talk with genConnect about the importance of compassion, and how people can get started giving back and making a difference:

You can give back with your money, your time, or a quick phone call to someone in need, Hornig says. “We all have something and we can all do this,” she says. People need to first and foremost overcome their fear of taking those first steps to make a difference in someone else’s life. “Everyone has it in them,” she said. “When you get an idea, just act on it. This is my best advice.”

In this video, Joan shows off some pieces from her jewelry line:

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