Ayesha Curry & Hali Lee on Community, Philanthropy, and Publishing

Sweet July Books and Author Spotlights

• 📚 Sweet July Books was created as an imprint to showcase incredible authors and thinkers in a unique way, catering to new audiences.
• 💡 The imprint is fortunate to feature authors like Hali Lee, whose book "The Big We" represents a full-circle moment.

Redefining Philanthropy with "The Big We"

• 🤝 Hali Lee discusses her book "The Big We," which shares stories of collective giving and the power of people uniting around shared values.
• 💰 The book highlights how individuals and groups can contribute to their communities through collective giving, challenging the notion that only wealthy billionaires can make a significant impact.
• 🗣️ Lee advocates for a new paradigm of charitable giving, encouraging people to start giving circles within their own communities.

Reconnecting with Community Support

• 🏡 Growing up, Ayesha Curry observed a strong sense of community where everyone took care of each other, a practice she feels has become a lost art.
• 🤝 The "cup of sugar" model is presented as a simple message of reconnecting with neighbors and supporting each other.

Using Platforms for Impact

• 🌟 Ayesha Curry aims to use her publishing and media imprint to foster a different narrative amidst societal divisions, focusing on what's missing in the market and giving a platform to voices that need to be heard.
• 🎯 The imprint's core pillars are food, faith, female empowerment, and family, with philanthropy falling under the family pillar.
• 🚀 The primary goal is to use the platform to push women forward, publishing books that empower and amplify female voices.