Story Behind The Vision
As I watched businesses like mine get battered by the economic effects of COVID-19, I knew I had to come up with a creative way to not only retain my 60 outstanding employees, but to aid others struggling to stay afloat.
What started as a humorous twist on the President’s “Make America Great Again” slogan, led to an Oprah inspired “ah-ha” moment. One quarantined night, I asked myself what I could do to encourage Americans to return to a new normal. That’s when I decided to launch the “Make America Intimate Again” movement, because I believe that life is about connecting with others through intimate moments of empathy and compassion.
For years, my motto has been “We all leave a footprint, and it matters,” so to pay my blessings forward, I will donate 20% of all sales to philanthropic 501(c)(3) organizations that are helping individuals impacted by COVID-19, with an ultimate goal of donating over 5 million dollars. Will you help me reach this lofty goal?
America, please stay safe and healthy. Elevate your hygiene habits, and as soon as it’s ok, don’t be afraid to hug, hold hands, high-five, or rest your hand on the shoulder of someone who needs that moment with you.
Even though things are different, please do your part to make sure that everything around you remains positive. I wish you a life full of experiences with intimacy, compassion, and emotion, the three essential components we need to maintain a truly healthy life…the American way.
