HUSTLE 100

Lifetime Achievement Award

At 100 years old, President Jimmy Carter is a treasure for humanity. His lifetime of service, from politics in his home state of Georgia and the White House, to more than 40 years of charity and philanthropy following his presidency exemplifies what it means to hustle for humanity.

Along with his late wife, Rosalynn, he founded the Carter Center in 1982, which has since become a globally recognized, integral peace and nation-building NGO. The Carters also became heavily involved with Habitat for Humanity in 1984, and helped it grow into one of the most impactful nonprofits, and one of the largest volunteer armies in the world.

Despite all that service, it may have been his realization that humanity and our planet was part of something galactic that became his greatest gift to humanity.

In 1977, President Carter sent a message into space along with the twin Voyager shuttles. “The Golden Records,” compiled by Carter and global colleagues including Carl Sagan, was a message of hope that expressed his belief that humanity would one day come together as one team, undivided by nations.

Thank you, Jimmy, for your willingness to see humanity as One, and our Earth as part of something bigger. Thank you for lifetime of service, your undying faith in humanity, and for holding space all these years for your call to the galaxy to be answered.

We see you, we hear you, and we thank you!

In Memoriam

Kobe defined hustle in everything he did. The only way he believed in playing was full out, whether on the court, through his art or with his family.

He called it the Mamba mentality.

Through his legendary career that brought the Lakers five championships and made him one of the world’s biggest stars, Kobe continued to show us how to keep pushing our limits, keep chasing our dreams, and keep reinventing ourselves through the art of sport and life.

No one expected him to follow his Hall of Fame basketball career by winning an Academy Award. It was his ability to dream big and to pursue greatness that was so inspirational to fans and all who knew him.

When he transitioned in 2020, it was as if a light in the world went out. It was visceral. One of us, someone who lit us and the world around us up, was gone.

Kobe’s life and his abrupt passing reminds us that time is short, and that life is happening now. The only way to play, is to play full out.

Thanks for sharing your greatness with us, Kobe. And thanks for showing us how to hustle.

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: David has spent a lifetime hustling in the areas of film and environmental activism. He’s won multiple Emmys for his planetary documentaries and continues to serve through 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 & Activist

How She Hustles: This comedic and versatile actress/producer chooses uplifting projects like “The Good Place,” and co-founded creative studio Dunshire Productions. She’s also 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 founded Salesforce, one of the world’s biggest tech companies which also provides game-changing software to countless nonprofits. He’s also signed the Giving Pledge and gives extensively to many causes, organizations and universities, to support oceans, housing and healthcare.

Organization: Salesforce Foundation

Tech Inventor & Human Rights Activist

How He Hustles: Aside from inventing the World Wide Web, Tim has long fought for keeping global web accessibility through his foundation. After 15 years of impact, he’s now shifting his philanthropic focus to support decentralized technology that combats the commoditization of user data. Keep hustling!

Organization: World Wide Web Foundation

Baseball MVP & Youth Champion

How He Hustles: Betts is a 3x-champ and a league MVP. He does his part off the field, too. In 2021, he co-founded the 50/50 Foundation with his wife Brianna, supporting youth through sports, mental and physical health, and financial literacy programs. And during the 2018 World Series with the Red Sox, he was spotted late night after a gamefeeding the homeless in town. Keep hustling, Mookie!

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 an ambassador for Friends of the Children.

Organization: Friends of the Children

Basketball Icons + Greatest Sports 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

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

Author and Scientist

How He Hustles: Through transformative books, talks and courses, Gregg Braden helps his audiences and readers expand their consciousness. His works aim to bridge the divide between science and spirituality, helping him to play an integral role in the growing consciousness movement.

Website: https://greggbraden.com

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 and NBA Finals MVP. He got into UC Berkeley for his smarts, and has already made waves through his local philanthropy and pledge to “bring Black Wall Street to Boston” and attack wealth disparity in Beantown. For that, Jaylen is 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

Actor, Artist & Spiritual Teacher

How He Hustles: The Artist formerly known as Jim Carrey had a brilliant career, with memorable roles that made us laugh, and others that made us contemplate our existence. Jim has since become a painter, and by sharing his spiritual journey so openly has helped countless others step onto their path of true self expression. Thanks for embracing your true, authentic Self, Jim! We see you.

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

Basketball Icon & Philanthropic Couple

How They Hustle: Steph Curry changed basketball forever by revolutionizing the three-point shot. But this 4x-NBA champ isn’t just scoring points on the court, but in his community. He’s partnered with his wife, Ayesha, co-founding Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation to support youth education in their hometown Oakland, including a recent $25million donation for child literacy.

Organization: Eat. Learn. Play.

Grammy-nominated Deveotional Musician

How He Hustles: For decades, Krishna Das has led kirtan all over the world. His soulful music has been highly acclaimed, and he continues to tour and spread joy through his devotional music where he has become a legend.

Website: http://www.krishnadas.com

Filmmaker & Environmental Activist

How He Hustles: DiCaprio has been charming audiences and winning awards since his early days in acting. He also started early using his fame and platform for good, especially as a major voice for environmental protection. Leo now channels his philanthropy into his Re:wild organization that partners with indigenous peoples and local communities worldwide to protect and “rewild” the planet.

Organization: Re:wild

Author, Scientist & Teacher

How He Hustles: Dr. Joe is a best-selling author teaching both science and consciousness to a global audience. He’s both an important thinker and leader, hosting global meditations and an annual Walk for the World to unite humanity.

Website: https://drjoedispenza.com

Tennis Legend & Youth Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Djokovic is one of the most decorated tennis stars of all-time. During the 2020 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 been 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 community builder, recently named as one of Boston’s most influential people. After a successful career at Bain, she’s been an active force for good in the community, supporting the Boys & Girls Club, and now serving as Board Chair of The Boston Foundation. She also cofounded The ‘Quin House private social club in Boston.
Organization: The Boston Foundation

Filmmaker & Spiritual Podcaster

How He Hustles: Alex has complemented a long film career with hosting educational and uplifting podcasts in film and spirituality. He uses his Next Level Soul pod to interview soul expansing leaders to help elevate his audience.
Website: Next Level Soul Podcast

Legendary Actor & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Michael has used his story and platform to raise staggering amounts to support research for Parkinson’s. His humility and grace makes him a shining and 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. Keep hustling!
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 funding 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: Each of the Holidays is a world champion, gold medal athlete: 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. She’s already been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and was the first Latina inducted into the Women’s Hall of Fame. Yet she continues to serve and support social justice through her foundation.
Organization: Dolores Huerta Foundation

Artist, Basketball Star & Activist

How He Hustles: Kyrie is one of the NBA’s most talented stars, but it’s not his hoops game that we recognize his hustle. It’s for standing up for his rights and personal sovereignty during the pandemic, missing time on the court and facing public scrutiny 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 committ vast resources to the good of humanity. Inspired by fellow Transcendentalist, Ralph Waldo Emerson, through her Emerson Collective and Waverley Street Foundation she invests in revolutionary thinkers and innovators, and both non-profit and for-profit ventures that support communities and the planet.
Organizations: Emerson Collective
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 playing full out for civil rights, to empower women in sports, and in developing 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: As founder/CEO of Mindvalley, Vishen has inspired a generation of soul seekers and digital nomads through his courses, talks and ethos that put his people first. He’s an example of how to build both conscious community, and 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

Scientist, Author & Spiritual Teacher

How He Hustles: Through books, lectures, and courses Lipton is on the forefront of the movement bridging science and spirituality. He’s been unafraid to challenge popular thinking in his quest to help his audience evolve their consciousness.
Website: https://www.brucelipton.com

Visionary Filmmaker & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: Lucas has made a Hall of Fame career telling stories that inspire and enlighten. Star Wars changed filmmaking forever, and gave humanity a way to think about ourselves in the context of the galaxy. For that, his vision and storytelling is unrivaled.
Organization:
George Lucas Educational 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, founding his foundation, 15 and the Mahomies, to support the lives of youth and other causes he’s 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 & 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.

Baseball Superstar & Cultural Icon

How He Hustles: This Japanese baseball icon has dominated the MLB since coming overseas, where he’d already become a legend. He’s since won multiple MVPs, the 2024 World Series, and is the first two-way star since Babe Ruth. He’s also generous off the field, supporting youth in Japan among other causes.

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. He uses his foundation and platform to empower kids around mental health. 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

Empowerment Couple & Philanthropists

Giving has always been at the center of Tony’s ethos. Through the Robbins Foundation he’s made a world of impact for decades, including feeding countless families on Thanksgiving. His wife Sage is now his teammate, and complements him both in philanthropy, and in their work to empower and uplift.
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.

Best-Selling Author & Filmmaker

How She Hustles: Rowling’s story of rags to riches, inventing a wizard world and turning Harry Potter into a seven-book, eight-movie phenomenon is the definition of hustle. She shows us that by following our dreams we can change the world, and inspire generations. She’s also founder and Life President of Lemos, an NGO supporting the health and safety of children worldwide.
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 one of the world’s biggest champions for human rights, liberating countless children from trafficking and slavery overseas. For that he’s been awarded 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. Talk about hustle!
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 two favorite words!
Organization: Skoll Foundation

Basketball Star & Youth Activist

How He Hustles: Smart is the very definition of the word, 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. Nice hustle!
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/

Visionary Filmmaker & Philanthropist

How He Hustles: His boundary pushing and futuristic films like Back to the Future and Schindler’s List have left an indelible mark on film and humanity. His philanthropic contributions to global humanitarian issues and supporting Jewish people have also won him awards. In 1994 he founded USC Shoah Foundation to honor Holocaust survivors.
Organization: USC Shoah Foundation

World Peace Activists/Community Builders

How They Hustle: Partners in peace, Gail and David have made a lifetime of organizing efforts to unite humanity. David organized of The First Earth Run in the 1980s, and the duo now lead The World Peace Game and community resilience efforts worldwide.
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

Food Entrepreneur & Human Rights Activist

How He Hustles: As 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’ve also each shined 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 an advocate for equal pay in sports.
Organizations:
Serena Ventures

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. She’s since turned her focus to philanthropy and business, recently selling 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 Reese’s next chapter.
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 and leader in Microfinance, founding Grameen Bank for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He’s currently Chief Advisor to his native Bangladesh, and is newly invested in the esports movement with his NGO, Yunus Sport Hub, harnessing social business and sports tackle world challenges.
Organization: Yunus Sports Hub

Actress

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, Zendaya!