Join Lori and Maxine Schwartz as they share the value of inspiring communities to give back to those in need. Maxine is a former investment banker who now has a jewelry business that she started from a philanthropic standpoint. How did she enable other people to support each other in this higher cause? Stay tuned!   Here are the things to expect in this episode: How her business started from a desire to help communities who needed it the most. Why is it important to have a balance between business and philanthropic activities? Supporting a cause significant to us makes a big difference. But what does it represent? The importance of collaborating with different organizations on what they support. Discovering your core values creates a clear path to you reaching your goals. And more!   ~   About Maxine: A former investment banker and beauty industry exec, Maxine found herself raising her family in the suburbs of New York City (and missing a creative outlet). During this time, she used her business skills to help philanthropic organizations that were important to her. When MAS Designs was born, Maxine was able to combine her business experience, philanthropic passion and creative side to fuel her soul and emerge as a social entrepreneur. She finds tremendous reward bringing beauty and meaning through her jewelry and inspiring others to do good and feel good.   Connect with Maxine! Website: https://masdesigns.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masdesignsjewelry/ Email: maxine@masdesigns.com   Foundations mentioned: American Friends of Meir Panim: https://www.meirpanim.org/meals-for-children/ Health Heroes: http://healthheroesamerica.com/ Anti-Defamation League: https://www.adl.org/ Play for P.I.N.K.: https://www.playforpink.org/ Lustgarten Foundation: https://lustgarten.org/ The Jewish Federations of North America: https://www.jewishfederations.org/ Rappers and Rabbis: https://www.rappersandrabbis.com/rabbis   Connect with Lori Kranczer! Website: https://www.linkphilanthropic.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorikranczer/