The film, “Dark Side of Chocolate” was an eye-opener for the girls, who were working on their Earth Scouts’ “Eat Fair Trade Chocolate & Change the World” badge.

The questions bugged me—how do I turn the prevalent love of food and wine in this country into making a positive difference in the world? How the heck do I raise money for this new nonprofit when so many organizations doing great things are struggling for funds?  How do I know that my idea for

You hear a lot about nuns—they sing, they fly and they do holy things.  But it is not often you hear about the dark side of nunnery—their subversiveness.  I’ve been working for over 35 years as social entrepreneur and I’m a firsthand witness to their not so undercover efforts in the arena of social change

The Cultural Innovations Agency (CIA) has invited you to the Operation Bon Appetit Rendezvous and Debriefing! On Wednesday, October 19, join us for great food and engaging conversation. All proceeds go to benefit Operation Bon Appetit–an organization devoted to world change through convivial means.

Central to the Operation Bon Appétit Dinners are the Tablescapes, which are more than table decorations and settings. They are themed settings that set the intention for the evening’s conversations and can stand alone as unique works of art. They are not to be taken lightly as they have an important influence on convivialists’ good times and engagement in social change.