Connecting and Promoting Women

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

Lovely.

So touching to see Virgin Atlantic's new plane paying tribute to my wonderful wife, Joan.

Joan was part of the Virgin Atlantic story from the very beginning. From joining the inaugural flight in 1984, to coming up with the idea of donating loose change on-board for charity (which resulted in almost every airline in the world following suit and raising billions over the years). She was always there.

Seeing the details of our family tartan, the heart-shaped necklace, and the rings she wore every day, brought back so many happy memories.

08/21/2026

Leadership shows up in the details, including a backpack full of school supplies. Our Cottleville chapter partnered with the Francis Howell School District to provide backpacks to students who needed them this year. This is what community investment looks like: real needs, met by women who show up. Proud of what this chapter built together!

08/21/2026

Pooki Lee can you please post a link to your song, “I am Responsible?” Sir Richard, Pookie and I live in St. Louis, MO AND Pooki wrote this song after Michael Brown was shot in Ferguson, MO where I grew up.

I truly love it because to me, if we could live it, it would change our world.

Is this the happiest song you’ve ever heard? It’s called The Happy Song by Waves Rush In, and never has a title been more fitting.

Sam Branson wrote The Happy Song seven years ago. It didn’t quite fit with his other music at the time so he held it back, but thankfully he now feels the time is right.

It features the brilliant Nathan Thoen of Bombargo, who brings his own brand of magic to the track, and is just the perfect sound for the summer.

Just occasionally in life you come across a song that puts a smile on your face like nothing else – The Happy Song is one of those special songs.

What song makes you feel happy? Would love to hear your suggestions for your own personal happy song, and I’ll share the best ones.
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