Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) recently hosted its 19th annual Power Women, Power Tools build event at Isabel Villas — Habitat LA’s newest affordable housing development in South Los Angeles.
Celebrity supporters and women executives from corporations and organizations throughout LA County gathered to help build 8 homes alongside future homebuyers. Habitat LA and presenting sponsor City National Bank hosted this legendary build day to spotlight underinvested communities and celebrate heroic women leaders of diverse backgrounds.
This years’ theme “Powered by Purpose” rings true as Habitat LA celebrates the efforts of power women who use their voices to build strength, stability, and self-reliance in their industries, creating a ripple effect within local communities. From installing insulation to landscaping and painting, more than 150 participants picked up a power tool to help Habitat LA revitalize the Willowbrook Neighborhood by building much-needed new affordable homes.
Celebrity volunteer builders included Kelly Jenrette...
Celebrity supporters and women executives from corporations and organizations throughout LA County gathered to help build 8 homes alongside future homebuyers. Habitat LA and presenting sponsor City National Bank hosted this legendary build day to spotlight underinvested communities and celebrate heroic women leaders of diverse backgrounds.
This years’ theme “Powered by Purpose” rings true as Habitat LA celebrates the efforts of power women who use their voices to build strength, stability, and self-reliance in their industries, creating a ripple effect within local communities. From installing insulation to landscaping and painting, more than 150 participants picked up a power tool to help Habitat LA revitalize the Willowbrook Neighborhood by building much-needed new affordable homes.
Celebrity volunteer builders included Kelly Jenrette...
- 7/3/2023
- Look to the Stars
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) raised $925,000 to help fuel the organization’s efforts to build and preserve affordable housing during the 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Presented by City National Bank, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 8 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Aptly themed “Rise Up,” the annual ‘party-with-a-purpose’ featured red carpet arrivals, a spirited live auction and exciting live entertainment by Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Andra Day.
As the evening celebrated the work of individuals and companies who are helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles, Global Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers) — recipients of the Dream Builder Award — expressed gratitude and appreciation for their role in helping Habitat empower families and build strength and stability in our communities through homeownership.
“You know we have the best job in the world,” said Drew. “There’s nothing better than that...
Aptly themed “Rise Up,” the annual ‘party-with-a-purpose’ featured red carpet arrivals, a spirited live auction and exciting live entertainment by Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress, Andra Day.
As the evening celebrated the work of individuals and companies who are helping to transform the landscape of Los Angeles, Global Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers) — recipients of the Dream Builder Award — expressed gratitude and appreciation for their role in helping Habitat empower families and build strength and stability in our communities through homeownership.
“You know we have the best job in the world,” said Drew. “There’s nothing better than that...
- 3/21/2023
- Look to the Stars
Content warning: This story discusses suicide and sexual abuse. Amid questions about her methods and accusations that she's presiding over some sort of cult, spiritual healer Teal Swan presses on. The mission of the 38-year-old's burgeoning eponymous empire of online videos, books, "synchronization" workshops and merchandise remains, according to her website, "the transformation of human suffering to an empowered and authentic life," which entails digging deep within to get at the root of that pain—even if it hurts. Which is why her site also advises, "Teal Swan is not recommended for those who simply want to feel good." The...
- 6/26/2022
- E! Online
There are some documentaries that don’t do much for us. Then, here is the Hulu Documentary called The Deep End about a woman who calls herself Teal Swan. She is a self-proclaimed spiritual leader who many find absolutely questionable. She’s been referred to as a cult leader, and her documentary is nothing short of absolutely fascinating. Here is a general overview of what you need to know about this woman. 1. She’s an 80s Kid Teal Swan was born Mary Teal Bosworth. Her date of birth is June 16, 1984, which means she will soon turn 38. She grew up
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Teal Swan...
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Teal Swan...
- 5/25/2022
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
The Deep End has us ready to dive in. Spiritual teacher Teal Swan and her questionable practices are the subject of Freeform's documentary series The Deep End, premiering May 18. Swan, who calls herself a "spiritual leader," has more than 602,000 followers on Instagram and over 145 million views on YouTube. In the trailer for the series, Swan's followers compare her to Jesus and she jokes about one day becoming "more spiritually influential than The Pope." Swan, who says she was born with clairvoyance, has been accused of targeting depressed people with her unconventional methods surrounding death. When asked to respond to allegations that she's advocated suicide, Swan claimed...
- 5/12/2022
- E! Online
The first episode of Freeform’s docuseries “The Deep End,” which premieres May 18, takes a look at spiritual adviser Teal Swan: Is she saving lives or running a cult?
“If you want to come within 50 miles of me, you better be ready for the deepest end of the pool,” she tells followers in the trailer, which Freeform released on Wednesday. She also tells the filmmakers that she aims to be “more spiritually influential than the Pope.”
While acolytes sing her praises, with one declaring, “I think she’s Jesus,” one ex-follower admits, ”I was so [brain]washed, I’d be willing to kill someone and bury them in the backyard.”
As the clip begins, she tells her group they’re going to be ”channeling”: “It’s an incredibly dangerous process. It’s also one of the most powerful tools that has ever existed,” she says.
“The Deep End” was...
“If you want to come within 50 miles of me, you better be ready for the deepest end of the pool,” she tells followers in the trailer, which Freeform released on Wednesday. She also tells the filmmakers that she aims to be “more spiritually influential than the Pope.”
While acolytes sing her praises, with one declaring, “I think she’s Jesus,” one ex-follower admits, ”I was so [brain]washed, I’d be willing to kill someone and bury them in the backyard.”
As the clip begins, she tells her group they’re going to be ”channeling”: “It’s an incredibly dangerous process. It’s also one of the most powerful tools that has ever existed,” she says.
“The Deep End” was...
- 5/11/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
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