Basketball Legend & Social Activist

How He Hustles: Kareem has played a Hall of Fame career on the court and the community. This 6x NBA champ and MVP has also spent decades giving back, standing up for causes, and auctioning off memorabilia for charity. His Camp Skyhook supports 4th & 5th graders in L.A. with outdoor education in STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts and Math).

Org.: Skyhook Foundation

Filmmakers, Teammates & Planet Activists

How They Hustle: These lifelong friends, teammates and Oscar winning actors are both making a global impact in their philanthropy. Matt started water.org to bring clean water and sanitation to millions in Africa. Ben also was moved by his experience in Africa and founded Eastern Congo Initiative to empower local entrepreneurs. Keep hustling, guys!

Organizations:
Water.org and Eastern Congo Initiative

Healer, Hugger & Humanitarian

How She Hustles: Amma was turned onto her spiritual path from a young age. Ever since she’s devoted her life toward bringing peace and love all over the world. She travels the globe giving hugs, promoting world peace and meditation, and using her foundation to help the world’s most needy.

Organization: Amma.org

Chef, Restauranteur & Food Activist

How He Hustles: This world renown chef and entrepreneur, emigrated to the U.S. from Spain and transformed the food culture. He’s won humanitarian awards for starting World Central Kitchen, which continues to provide meals to victims of natural disasters and war around the world.

Organization: World Central Kitchen

Channel, Author & Spiritual Teacher

How He Hustles: Ever since witnessing a UFO sighting that changed his life, Darryl Anka has devoted his life to being a channel for Bashar. For decades, Anka has channeled in front of live audiences and in private sessions, helping people awaken to their true selves and evolve on their spiritual journeys.

Website: Bashar.org

Global Hoops Icon & Family Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Giannis has a remarkable personal story, from refugee to one of the best basketball players alive. He’s also a world class teammate and citizen, teaming with his brothers in philanthropy in honor of their late father, who taught them early to give back.

Organization:
Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation

Author & Clairvoyant

How She Hustles: In a world that pushes us to conform, EA is as authentic as it gets. She uses her media platform to share her “out of this world” story, extrasensory gifts and uplifting spiritual messages to a global audience. Her courage and vulnerability has garnered her a growing tribe of soul seekers and star seeds.

Website: https://elizabethapril.com

Biologist, Filmmaker & Climate Activist

How He Hustles: Sir David has spent a lifetime hustling for planet, including a storied career with BBC, making films and lending his voice to environmental protection. He’s won multiple Emmys for his planetary documentaries and even at age 98 he continues to hustle through his work with the Butterfly Conservation.

Organization: Butterfly Conservation

Street Art & Activism

How He Hustles: Banksy is a one-of-a-kind artist and world gem, mystifying and delighting us all for 30 years through his daring creations. And if completing large public art pieces in the dead of night wasn’t enough, Banksy’s charity work supporting refugees and human rights gives him a special place on our Hustlers list.

Organization: Legacy of War Foundation

Spiritual/Thought Leader & Author

How He Hustles: The Rev started Agape International Spiritual Center in L.A. nearly 40 years ago. Ever since he’s been an uplifting presence on the planet, authoring books, making music, hosting pods, and using his weekly sermons to remind us who we really are. Thanks, Rev. Keep shining!

Organization: Agape

Actress, Producer & Entrepreneur

How She Hustles: This funny, versatile TV star and producer chooses uplifting projects like “The Good Place,” and co-founded creative studio, Dunshire Productions to further her art. Bell is also both a social entrepreneur and a supporter of many causes, including No Kid Hungry, and is an ambassador for the UN Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund.

Website: Dunshire Productions

Tech Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Benioff is changing the world through his technology company, Salesforce, that provides instrumental software to nonprofits. He also invented The 1% Pledge that has become a movement in corporate philanthropy, and signed the Giving Pledge, giving extensively to universities, to support our oceans, and healthcare.

Organization: Salesforce Foundation

Tech Inventor, Entrepreneur & Activist

How He Hustles: Aside from inventing the World Wide Web, Tim has long fought for keeping the global web accessible. He founded his startup Inrupt to provide open source technology solutions. He’s also active with his foundation, which after 15 years of impact is shifting its focus align with his mission to support decentralized technology that combats the commoditization of user data.

Organization: World Wide Web Foundation

Baseball MVPs, Champs & Teammates

How They Hustle: Already an icon in Japan, Ohtani is dominating the MLB both at the plate and from the mound. But he’s not just changing baseball, but kids’ lives through his philanthropy in Japan. His Dodgers teammate, Mookie, is also a champ on the field and off. He co-founded the 50/50 Foundation with wife, Brianna, to support youth through sports, health, and financial literacy programs. During the ‘18 Series with the Sox, he took time after Game 2 to feed the homeless. Keep hustling!

Organization: 50/50 Foundation

Olympic Champ & Mental Health Advocate

How She Hustles: Simone has used her success on the global stage as a chance to share her story and make difference for mental health and kids. Among her charity work supporting youth is a scholarship with University of the People, and as an ambassador for Friends of the Children.

Organization: Friends of the Children

Basketball Icons & Legendary Rivals

How They Hustle: Bird and Magic forever changed basketball through their college turned pro rivalry. Between them they won 8 NBA titles, 7 MVPs and a pair of Olympic gold medals with the ‘92 Dream Team. Since then, Magic’s become a champion businessman, sports owner and philanthropist, while Larry an NBA Executive and Coach of the Year with Indiana. Talk about moving the game forward.

Organization: Magic Johnson Foundation

Global Sports Icons & Activists

How They Hustle: Both Rapinoe and Bird are legends in their sports and recognized for their activism. Megan’s a longtime advocate for gender equality and trans rights, while Sue is a philanthropist and entrepreneur, passionate about investing in women. Together, they’ve just launched a production company and pod.

Website: A Touch More

Rockstar, Philanthropist & Humanitarian

How He Hustles: For nearly 50 years Bono has fronted one of the world’s biggest bands, uplifting the world through their soulful, spiritually driven music. He co-founded One in 2004, which continues to unite and support activists around the world fighting for justice. Through his songs and his service, Bono continues to uplift us, and unite us as One.

Organization: One

Authors, Scientists & Thought Leaders

How They Hustle: Dubbing themselves Three Amigos, these thought leaders often team up through their books, talks and courses to help their audiences and readers expand their consciousness. Their popular and field-advancing works bridge the divide between science and spirituality, and for that they are all playing an integral role in the consciousness movement.

Website: Walk for the World

Football G.O.A.T. & Entrepreneur

How He Hustles: Tom Brady went from Pick 199 to the greatest of all-time, not through innate ability but through his mindset, work ethic and pure determination. His gridiron success and longevity not just silenced all critics, but pushed the boundaries for what is possible by a modern professional athlete.

Organization: TB12 Foundation

Visionary Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: This one-of-a-kind dreamer and entrepreneur has changed the world through Virgin brand. He’s also known for his generosity and supporting his emplyees above all. Through Virgin Unite, he gives to a great number of passion causes, including kids, the environment and social justice.

Organization: Virgin Unites

Basketball Superstar & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: JB is more than a high-flying dunker, NBA champ and Finals MVP. He got into UC Berkeley for his smarts, and has already made waves through his local philanthropy, pledge to “bring Black Wall Street to Boston,” and mission attack wealth disparity in Beantown. For that, Jaylen is a shining example for all athletes of how to use one’s platform as a force for good.

Organization: 7uice Foundation

Farmers, Investors & Philanthropists

How They Hustle: Warren Buffett is one of the planet’s biggest givers. His son, Howard, is proof that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. He’s become an inspiration through his foundation, giving to countless causes, humanitarian efforts, to fight human trafficking, and peace-building initiatives to maximize his philanthropy on the global scale.

Organization: Howard G. Buffett Foundation

Superstar Model & Global Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Gisele is one of the most successful models ever, and one of the most recognizable faces and names in the world. She’s also long used her fame as a platform to inspire and uplift the world, through her giving and innovation as a philanthropist, supporting humanitarian causes, the environment and her native Brazil.

Organization: Luz Alliance Fund

Artist, Philanthropist & Spiritual Teacher

How He Hustles: The Artist formerly known as Jim Carrey has had a brilliant career making us laugh (In Living Color, Dumb and Dumber) and making us contemplate reality (Truman Show, Man on the Moon). Separ-ating himself from his peers, It’s been refreshing to see his roles reflect his inner growth. Jim has since turned to painting, and has spoken openly about spirituality and his belief that “Life is a game of goodwill.”

Legendary Peace Activist & Author

How He Hustles: Chomsky has had a Hall of Fame career in service to humanity. As a professor, writer, and political activist, he’s long tackled controversial topics like military and diplomacy. At 96, he continues to write books that force us to face critical issues, and that challenge authority and popular opinion.

Website: https://chomsky.info

Filmmaker & Global Philanthropist

How He Hustles: One of the world’s biggest movie stars, Clooney has long supported causes he believes in. Through his voice, foundation, and other organizations he’s founded, Clooney champions major global efforts with the environment, social justice and human rights.

Organization: Clooney Foundation for Justice

Author, Activist & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Coehlo is one of the greatest novelists of all-time. He’s written some of the most uplifting, impactful and translated stories in the world, including The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage. He’s also been a global activist and advocate for peace and human rights.

Organization: Paolo Coehlo Institute

NBA Star, Entrepreneurs & Philanthropists

How They Hustle: Steph changed basketball forever, revolutionizing the three-point shot. Ayesha is blazing trails as a best-selling author, chef and entrepreneur (Sweet July). The couple is also scoring points in their community. They co-founded Eat. Learn. Play. to support youth health and education in Oakland, including a $25million donation.

Organization: Eat. Learn. Play.

Devotional Musician & Spiritual Leader

How He Hustles: For decades, Krishna Das has led kirtan all over the world. His soulful music is Grammy-nominated and highly acclaimed, and he continues to tour, speak and spread joy through his music where he has become a legend in his field.

Website: http://www.krishnadas.com

Filmmaker & Environmental Activist

How He Hustles: DiCaprio found success early as an actor, and also decided early on to use his fame for good. He’s become a vocal champion for the environment, and channels his philanthropy into his organization that partners with indigenous peoples and communities around the world.

Organization: Re:wild

Tennis Legend & Youth Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Djokovic is one of the most decorated tennis stars of ever. During the pandemic, he famously stood for his personal sovereignty. Facing public scorn and missing time on the court, he became an example of standing for one’s values above all. He’s also an advocate for youth, speaking about the power to manifest one’s dreams.

Organization: Novak Djokovic Foundation

Ocean Activist & Marine Biologist

How She Hustles: Named by Time Magazine as its first Hero of the Planet, Earle has spent her career studying, teaching and fighting for our oceans. Her organization, Mission Blue, subject of the Emmy-winning documentary, garners support for marine protected areas.

Organization: Mission Blue

Boston Philanthropist & Businesswoman

How She Hustles: Edgerley is a longtime Boston resident and philanthropist, recently named as one of Boston’s most influential. After a successful career at Bain, she’s been an active force for good in Boston, supporting the Boys & Girls Club, now serving as Board Chair of The Boston Foundation. She also cofounded The ‘Quin House private social club in town.

Organization: The Boston Foundation

Filmmaker & Spiritual Podcaster

How He Hustles: Alex has complemented a long career in the film industry by becoming a successful podcaster, both in film and spirituality. He uses his Next Level Soul pod to interview consciousness expanding leaders that have garnered him a large, growing audience.

Website: Next Level Soul Podcast

Legendary Actor & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: The Back to the Future star is one of the most likable actor ever. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, Michael used his story and platform to raise staggering amounts to support research — more than anyone in the world. His humility and grace makes him a shining, inspiring example of true hustle for humanity.

Organization: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Global Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Melinda is one of humanity’s wealthiest and biggest givers, especially to other women. She has recently founded Pivotal Ventures, a fund to expand women’s power and influence worldwide, including a staggering $250million campaign for women’s health.

Organization: Pivotal Ventures

Animal Rights Activist & Author

How She Hustles: Goodall is a world renown anthropologist and friend of the chimpanzees. She’s been a UN Ambassador of Peace, and honorary member of World Future Council. At age 90, she still actively speaks to audiences, writes books and op-ed pieces for the Washington Post. Keep hustling, Jane!

Organization: Jane Goodall Institute

Basketball Champ & Human Rights Activist

How She Hustles: Griner is a global basketball superstar, and three-time Olympic gold medalist. She’s also been honored with the WNBA Cares Community Assist Award for her advocacy for those detailed overseas, just as she was. In 2023, she was named by Time as one of the world’s most 100 influential people.

Organization: Bring Our Families Home

Artists & Philanthropists

How They Hustle: These sisters blend their passion for the arts and playful spirit to support a number of causes and organizations in their Santa Barbra community. They started Twin Hearts Foundation, which is continually supporting local organizations, building community and serving causes like food, youth and regenerative agriculture.

Rock Legend & Walden Pond Conservation

How He Hustles: Henley is an American rock legend turned environmental conservationist. He founded Walden Woods Project in 1990, dedicated to protecting the woods, and the works of Transcendentalist, writer and Civil Rights activist, Henry David Thoreau.

Organization: Walden Woods Project

Sports Champs & Philanthropists

How They Hustle: Lauren and Jrue Holiday are both world champion, gold medal athletes: Lauren in soccer and Jrue in hoops. Also known for their teamwork, together they started a social impact fund to support both local non-profit and for-profit businesses.

Organization: https://www.jlhfund.org

Free Climber & Solar Energy Activist

How He Hustles: Alex has become an inspiration for his passion for free climbing the world’s most breathtaking peaks. He’s also using his fame and platform to serve a cause he’s passionate about, bringing solar energy to communities that need it most.

Organization: Honnold Foundation

Legendary Human Rights Activist

How She Hustles: Huerta is a human rights champion, community organizer, and co-founder of United Farm Workers with Cesar Chavez. During her H.O.F. career she’s won the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and was the first Latina inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame. At 94, she continues to serve and support social justice through her foundation.

Organization: Dolores Huerta Foundation

Artist, Basketball Star & Activist

How He Hustles: Kyrie is an NBA champ and one of the world’s most talented stars. But it’s not for his game we recognize his hustle. It’s for standing up for his personal sovereignty during the pandemic, facing scrutiny and missing time on the court, but showing us all the courage it takes to truly be yourself.

Website: https://kyrieirving.com

Actor, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Jackman’s long and decorated career highlights his artistic diversity, playing superheroes and singing on stage. He’s also been a global advocate for causes he cares about, and a social entrepreneur who started NYC coffee house and foundation Laughing Man.

Organization:
Laughing Man Coffee Foundation

Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Laurene continues to commit vast resources to the good of humanity. Inspired by Ralph Waldo Emerson, she started Emerson Collective and Waverley Street Foundation where she actively invests in revolutionary thinkers and innovators, and a wide array of non- and for-profit ventures that support communities and the planet.

Organizations: Emerson Collective
and Waverley Street Foundation

Finance Executive & Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Abigail Johnson is one of the most respected money managers in the world. As proud steward of her family business, she’s both one of Boston’s most influential people and givers. Deeply inspired by her family legacy, she’s passionate about community giving and currently serves as Chair of the family foundation.

Organization: Fidelity Foundation

Actor, Entertainer & Entrepreneur

How He Hustles: Dwayne Johnson has built a global platform as a multi-faceted artist and entertainer. He’s also a successful sports entrepreneur, and uses his resources to support various causes, disaster victims, and especially youth through his foundation.

Organization: Rock Johnson Foundation

Singer, Songwriter & Environmentalist

How He Hustles: Jack is a successful musician that has linked his music and concerts with his passion for protecting the planet. He has made a huge impact through his work, including the Santa Barbara community as a UCSB graduate, and Hawaii where he’s built strong local ties.

Organization: Johnson Ohana Foundation

Basketball G.O.A.T. & Business Executive

How He Hustles: Jordan dominated the NBA throughout his career, and simultaneously stepped into the arts, and built an iconic brand that made him the wealthiest athlete ever. That’s hustle. He also continues to give back both behind the scenes and with Nike grants.

Website: www.nike.com/jordan/purpose

Athlete, Author & Civil Rights Activist

How He Hustles: Colin was a star football player when he famously knelt during the Anthem, trading his playing career to stand for Civil Rights. He’s since authored a book, started multiple foundations, and plays full out as an activist for change.

Website: https://kaepernick7.com

Author, Environmentalist & Activist

How He Hustles: RFK, Jr. has long been an activist for environmental protection, and has authored many books that advocate for alternate perspectives on health and democracy. He recently ran as an independent and crossed party lines to stand for his beliefs.

Organization: Children’s Defense Fund

Tennis Legend & Civil Rights Activist

How She Hustles: King is one of the greatest tennis players ever, famously breaking barriers to win the “Battle of the Sexes.” She’s since continued hustling for civil rights, to empower women in sports, and to develop young leaders through her foundation.

Org: Billie Jean King Founation

Championship Executive & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: It’s not just about winning Super Bowls for Bob Kraft, but service to the community. Inspired by his late wife Myra, he and his sons continue to leave a legacy of giving all over New England, to community nonprofits and by inspiring Patriots to serve.

Organization: Patriots Foundation

Global Entrepreneur & Community Builder

How He Hustles: Founder/CEO of Mindvalley, Vishen has inspired a soul seekers and digital nomads from all over through his courses, talks and ethos that put his people first. He’s an example of how to build both conscious community, and a conscious business.

Organization: Mind Valley

Spiritual Leader & Human Rights Activist

How He Hustles: The 14th Dalai Lama has spent his life as a beacon of peace and outspoken activist. Even in exile from his native Tibet, he’s been a constant example of love while standing up for justice.

Organization: Garden Phodrang Foundation of the Dalai Lama

Visionary Filmmakers & Philanthropists:

How They Hustle: These two USC classmates each built Hall of Fame careers as visionary filmmakers, often working together (Star Wars, Indiana Jones) to inspire generations of moviegoers. We put them together because they show us the power of lifelong collaboration in using their art to push humanity forward. They also each make an impact through their philanthropy, Lucas with the arts and Spielberg in support of Jewish people and Holocaust survivors.

Organizations: George Lucas Educational Foundation and Righteous Persons Foundation

Artist & Transcendental Meditation

How He Hustles: Aside from making films that are unique to his own style of filmmaking, Lynch has spent his career bringing Transcendental Meditation to the world and all he works with. He uses his foundation to spread TM and do his part to uplift the world.

Organization: David Lynch Foundation

Global Music Icon & Human Rights Activist

How He Hustles: Yo Yo Ma is a globally recognized classical musician and winner of 19 Grammy’s. He’s also a UN Messenger of Peace, winner of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and founder of Silk Road, a music collective for cultural collaboration and education.

Organization: Silk Road

3x Super Bowl Champ & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Patrick is the face of the N.F.L., a terrific teammate and humble champion. He’s also winning championships in the community through his foundation, 15 and the Mahomies. Teaming up with his wife, Brittany, the duo support the lives of youth and other causes they are passionate about.

Organization: 15 and the Mahomies

Iconic Musician & Global Philanthropist

How He Hustles: This music legend has blessed the world with his melodies for 60 years, and is still making music today. He’s also contributed to countless causes through his wealth and his music, including the environment, peace and the arts, building a true legacy of giving.

Website: https://www.paulmccartney.com

Award-winning Actor, Author & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Matthew has built an Oscar-winning acting career through his charisma and versatility. He also bravely opened up through his autobiography, Green Lights, which became a NYT Best Seller. And he’s continued to use his voice to make a world of change in home state Texas through his Just Keep Livin foundation that helps kids, including the Greenlights Grant Initiative helping schools.

Organization: Just Keep Living Foundation

Global Soccer Star & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Messi is one of the biggest names in soccer, a World Cup champ, a legend in Argentina, and one of the world’s most successful athletes. He channels his wealth and fame into good, both as a UNICEF Ambassador since 2010, and through his foundation to help kids grow up healthy. Keep hustling!

Organization:Leo Messi Foundation

Award-winning Actor & Songwriter

How He Hustles: Lin-Manuel broke boundaries with his smash hit musical, Hamilton, also scoring an array of awards from a Pulitzer, Tonys, Emmys, Grammys, and more. He’s also supporting other emerging artists through his Miranda Family Fellowship.

Website: Miranda Family Fellows

Tech Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: After inventing Craigslist, Craig became a full time philanthropist to put his money and knowledge to good. He uses his foundation to support his favorite causes: military veterans and their families, cyber-security and journalism.

Organization: Craig Newmark Philanthropies

Visionary Filmmaker & Storyteller

How He Hustles: Nolan has used movies as his medium to tell mind-bending stories that push consciousness forward. His high-acclaimed and award-winning films are not just entertaining, but have become iconic for taking on themes and concepts that both challenge and inspire the audience.

Entrepreneurs & Philanthropists

How They Hustle: Since founding eBay, Pierre and his wife Pam have become revolutionary philanthropists through their foundation. Their model includes both a foundation and investment arm, that collectively has committed more than $1.5billion to nonprofits and other for-profit ventures.

Organization: Omidyar Network

HOF World Champ Boxer & Politician

How He Hustles: Manny’s origin story from rags to ring is truly remarkable, becoming the only eight-division champ in history. After A Hall of Fame boxing career, Manny continued to fight for the people as a politician in the Philippines, where he also gives backto multiple causes through his foundation.

Organization: Manny Pacquiao Foundation

Actor & Trans Rights Advocate

How He Hustles: Page was already a successful, award-winning actor and TV star when he opened up about his gender. This courageous decision was inspirational, and he has since become an outspoken advocate in the trans rights movement. Page is a board member for Tegan and Sara Foundation.

Race Car Champ & Podcaster

Patrick has always pushed boundaries, first as a female NASCAR driver and now with her Pretty Intense Podcast. Through her pod, Danica takes on conscious-expanding conversations that empower her listeners, with guests that have garnered her a huge and growing audience.

Website: Pretty Intense Podcast

Swimmer & Mental Health Champion

How He Hustles: Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, but it was his vulnerability about his mental health that makes him a true champion. Now retired from winning golds, he uses his foundation as a platform to empower kids around mental health. Like his swimming career, the ripple of his work will be immeasurable.

Organization: Michael Phelps Foundation

Sherpa, Climber & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Purja is a high altitude climber, scaling peaks all around the world, without the use of oxygen. That’s hustle. He also acts as a sherpa, helping others upward. Nimsdai shows us what is possible when we push our limits, and our dreams are mountains never too tall to climb.

Website: https://www.nimsdai.com

Actor, Philanthropist & The One

How He Hustles: Reeves has become one of the world’s biggest movie stars, and has a reputation of being a genuinely good guy, both generous with fans and in his philanthropy. He’s notoriously private, and seems to enjoy giving behind the scenes and through his very active foundation based in S.F.

Organization: Keanu Reeves Foundation

TV Writer, Producer & Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Shonda is one of most respected names in TV, creator and producer of multiple smash hits like Grey’s Anatomy (now on season 21!). Rhimes is known for her progrssive shows, embracing issues like race and gender. She’s also highly active and recognized in philanthropy, supporting the arts, disaster relief, and feeding communities.

Organization: Rhimes Family Foundation

Empowerment Couple & Philanthropists

How They Hustle: Tony has long believed the center of living is giving. Through his foundation he’s made a world of impact for decades, including feeding countless families on Thanksgiving. His wife Sage is now his perfect teammate, both in philanthropy and their work to empower and uplift humanity.

Organization: Robbins Foundation

Soccer Superstar & People’s Champion

How He Hustles: Maybe the greatest soccer star ever, Ronaldo is famous also for his giving spirit and philanthropy. He helps scores of causes from youth to disaster relief. In October 2024 he announced his new CR7 Foundation to empower youth and teens through health and sports.

Author, Producer & Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Rowling’s story of rags to riches, turning Harry Potter into a seven-book, eight-movie phenomenon is the definition of hustle. Her inspiring hero and wizarding world has sparked imaginations and emboldened generations. Rowling is also founder and Life President of Lumos, an NGO supporting children around the world.

Organization: Lumos

Mystic & Humanitarian

How He Hustles: Sadhgugu is a world renown Indian guru and activist, uplifting his global audience while fighting to protect the planet. He founded Isha Foundation in 1994 that has grown to multiple centers internationally, offering yoga, meditation, environmental programs, and pilgrimages to holy sites like Mount Kailash.

Organization: Isha Foundation

Humanitarian & Activist

How He Hustles: Satyarthi is a global champion for human rights, liberating countless children from trafficking and slavery. For that he’s won the Nobel Peace Prize and the Robert F. Kennedy Award for Human Rights. He continues fighting for children through his foundation.

Organization:
Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation

Writer & Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Scott turns philanthropy on its head with her Yield Giving foundation that focuses on large unrestricted gifts to innovators and organizations. Her belief is that by adding value and giving up control, her wealth can make the most impact. With over $17billion in gifts to 2,300+ organizations thus far, it seems she’s just getting started.

Organization: Yield Giving

Guru & Global Community Leader

How He Hustles: Gurudev is the world renown leader of Art of Living, a global foundation with yogis all over the world. His joyful spirit and dedication toward enlightening the world around him makes him a true treasure. His tribe is also one of the largest service teams on the planet, with some 30,000 teachers and millions of volunteers.

Organization: Art of Living

Entrepreneur, Producer & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Skill parlayed his experience as eBay’s first president into an award-winning career as a film producer. He’s also become a legendary and generous philanthropist through his foundation, and truly passionate about bringing peace and prosperity to the world—our favorite words!

Organization: Skoll Foundation

Basketball Star & Youth Activist

How He Hustles: Smart is the very definition of the word hustle, winning the NBA’s Hustle Award three times and also named Defensive Player of the Year. The only thing he takes more pride in than defense is his work off the court helping youth through his foundation. Keep hustling, Marcus!

Organization: Young Game Changer

Messenger for Mother Mary

How She Hustles: Soldo was Divinely chosen as a teenager along with others to experience apparitions of Mother Mary. Their collective experience and ongoing visions transformed their small Yugoslavian town into a worldwide Mecca. For 30 years she’s shared Mother’s messages for peace and Oneness.

Website: https://medjugorje.com/mirjana/

World Peace Activists/Community Builders

How They Hustle: Gail and David have made a lifetime uniting and uplifting humanity. In the 1980s they organized The First Earth Run to carry a peace torch around the world, and cofounded the Empowerment Institute which continues to support global community resilience. They now lead The World Peace Game, sowing seeds of peace globally by merging technology and gamification.

Website: https://peace2030.earth

Legendary Actress & Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Streep has built a Hall of Fame acting career through mastery of her craft and her innate charm and charisma. She’s also used her voice and platform as a movie star to be a force for good. She’s supported the homeless, journalists and SAG-AFTRA Foundation, who recently named its new performing arts center in L.A. after her.

Website: Meryl Streep Center

Music Superstar & Champion for Change

How She Hustles: The world’s biggest music star is well known for her off-stage generosity. Taylor supports a bevy of causes from feeding the hungry to efforts in her hometown. She is also quick to give major financial contributions or other gifts to disaster relief, fans in need or other artists with causes worth supporting.

Website: https://www.taylorswift.com

Climate/Environmental Activist & Author

How She Hustles: The youngest on our list, Greta became a global environmental activist at age 15. She’s now authored several books, started a foundation, and continues to lead from the front, inspiring youth from around the world to join the climate movement.

Organization: Greta Thunberg Foundation

Entrepreneur & Human Rights Activist

How He Hustles: Founder and CEO of yogurt brand Chobani, Ulukaya is a globally recognized entrepreneur in the food industry. He has since founded the nonprofit Tent, which has become a world leader in providing job training and employment for refugees.

Organization: Tent

Actor, Icon & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Denzel is a two-time Oscar winning actor and director whose iconic career has left a lasting impression on Americana. Aside from his philanthropy supporting higher education, in sharing his story of faith and recovery he stands out from his peers by using his journey to inspire others.

Chef, Food Activist & Educator

How She Hustles: Alice Waters pioneered the farm-to-table movement with her Berkeley restaurant, Chez Panisse. A longtime food nutrition advocate for kids, her charity work with Edible Schoolyard Project has inspired countless others, including Michelle Obama.

Organization: Edible Schoolyard Project

Actress, Activist & Advocate

How She Hustles: Watson is a global movie star who has used her voice and resources to champion gender equality. Both a Brown graduate and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Watson has jumped in with both feet to advocate for change and to mobilize young people as a force for good.

Website: HeForShe

Tennis Icons, Teammates & Philanthropists

How They Hustle: The Williams sisters are two of the greatest sports duos of all-time. Each highly decorated players, they also continue to shine off the court as well. Serena gives plenty through her foundation and as an investor through her VC Fund. Venus has been both an active philanthropist and a vocal advocate for equal pay in sports.

Organizations: Serena Ventures
and Yetunde Price Resource Center

Author, Spiritual Teacher & Peace Activist

How She Hustles: Williamson has been a longtime spiritual leader, best-selling author and advocate for peace. She’s twice run for U.S. President to spread her message and to advocate for something long overdue: a U.S. Department of Peace. We commend Marianne for her uplifting and unifying voice in a time of great national divide.

Website: The Peace Alliance

Actress, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

How She Hustles: Reese is an award-winning actress and filmmaker, who also has a passion for business and supporting female storytellers.. She recently sold her venture, Reese’s Book Club for $900million. Now as a global advocate for causes like breast cancer and with staggering, well earned resources at her disposal, we’re excited for what’s next.

Website: Hello Sunshine

Actress & Earth Lover

How She Hustles: Woodley has been passionate about the planet since her youth, spending time in California, Hawaii and Costa Rica. She’s consistently chosen roles and projects that align with her values and passion for educating humanity about the environment and food system. She famously got arrested protesting the DAPL in 2016. That’s hustle.

Female Education & Human Rights Activist

How She Hustles: Malala has been one of the world’s most outspoken advocates for female rights, and in 2014 she became the youngest Nobel Prize laureate ever. She founded the Malala Fund to support female education, empowerment, and leadership development. She also launched a TV film production company, partnering with Apple on multiple projects, the first of which aired in 2024.

Organization: Malala Fund

Entrepreneur, Economist & Civic Leader

How He Hustles: Yunus is a globally respected entrepreneur, leader in Microfinance (founder of Grameen Bank.) Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he currently serves as Chief Advisor to native Bangladesh. He’s also newly invested in the esports movement through his NGO, Yunus Sport Hub, harnessing social business and sports to tackle world challenges.

Organization: Yunus Sports Hub

Global Movie Star & Hometown Hero

How She Hustles: Though still a young actress, Zendaya is a two-time Emmy winner and global movie star. And she’s already using her platform for good by giving to causes, including a $100,000 gift earlier in 2024 to support The California Shakespeare Theater in hometown Oakland where she got her start. Keep giving!