Tricia Benn

I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining Jeffrey Hayzlett on All Business next week. We’re diving into a topic that impacts every one of us: taking back healthcare on your terms. Be bold and step out of the status quo that's been established. For too long, the system continues to be confusing, expensive, and out of our control. It doesn’t have to stay that way. In this conversation, we’ll challenge the status quo and talk about what it really means to become an informed, empowered decision-maker when it comes to your health and healthcare choices. If you’ve ever felt frustrated navigating the system, this episode is for you. Stay tuned—I can’t wait to share it with you.

Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures invests in companies and funds that, alongside its work in policy advocacy and philanthropy, help to advance women’s power. One subcategory is caregiving—lobbying for paid family leave and other policies that support women. The VC fund Magnify Ventures has a remarkably aligned thesis—and Pivotal just came back as an LP in its $46 million Fund II, Fortune is the first to report. Magnify was cofounded by general partners Joanna Drake and Julie Wroblewski. Wroblewski was one of the earliest execs at the firm, and she launched its original funds of funds practice, backing funds that could then go on to back companies that improve women’s lives. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eA8qeK2V

My husband took this photo of Mount Rushmore back in 2000. Looking at it today, I couldn’t help but notice the contrast—the strength of the mountain against a sky that looks like it’s weathering a storm. It made me think about the past 26 years. We’ve lived through moments that tested us personally and collectively. Economic uncertainty. National tragedies. A global pandemic. Division. Loss. Change that often came faster than we were ready for. Storms have a way of making us wonder what will remain. But mountains remind us that strength isn’t found in avoiding storms. It’s found in standing through them. I hope, as we celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, we remember that what has carried America forward has never been perfection. It’s been resilience. Courage. The willingness to rebuild, to keep moving, and to believe tomorrow can be better than today. May we never lose sight of what unites us, even when it’s easier to focus on what divides us. Happy Independence Day. 🇺🇸 #IndependenceDay #Americas250 #FourthofJuly

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝟵𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀? That's exactly what happened at our June Success North Dallas meeting. Before our keynote speaker even stepped on stage, our community had already accomplished so much. We welcomed first-time guests, and I asked longtime member Thomas E Meyer to share why he joined SND more than 20 years ago...and why he's missed very few meetings since. His answer was a reminder that when you find a community that invests in you, you keep showing up. 🎯 We celebrated Bill Wallace's 76th birthday in true SND fashion. 🎶 "76 Trombones" filled the room, followed by a heartfelt rendition of Happy Birthday from everyone in attendance. We also had the privilege of showcasing the beautiful portrait Ro Diaz created for Bill, which was presented during the Single Parent Advocate Celebrity Golf Classic. Speaking of the golf tournament...thank you to every SND member who volunteered! We had a record number of volunteers this year, and your willingness to serve made a tremendous impact for single-parent families in our community. ⛳ Our monthly Table Top Networking was another huge success. In fact, I had to work to get everyone's attention afterward because no one wanted the conversations to end! It means relationships are being built. We were also thrilled to introduce Lala Mirpuri as our new 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗿. If you've met Lala, you already know her passion for people is contagious. I can't wait to watch the impact she'll have. We celebrated our 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 and recognized Danny Blake, MBA, CPD and Travis Zscheck for the incredible leadership they've provided through coaching, mentoring, and SND Connect, helping connect talented young professionals with hiring opportunities throughout our community. ...and somehow all of that happened before our keynote. Then Chris Vasami took the stage. Within minutes, he had the room laughing over his hand-drawn Venn diagram (and a good-natured joke with Ro Diaz about his artistic abilities). But what followed was far more than a motivational talk. It was a challenge. A reminder that we don't have to be defined by our past. One statement continues to stick with me: "𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡. 𝙄𝙩'𝙨 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠." Chris didn't just speak and leave. He stayed afterward, answered questions, encouraged members individually, and continued pouring into people long after the meeting officially ended. That's the kind of leader we love bringing to SND. Now...we get to do it again. On July 15, we'll welcome the incredible Cynt Marshall, former CEO of the Dallas Mavericks, for a conversation about leaving footprints through leadership and fingerprints through impact. Come early. Meet someone new. Leave encouraged. We'll save you a seat. #SuccessNorthDallas #Leadership

Nothing says America like blowing things up and eating way too much food on the same day. That's the dream, folks. I want to know what's non-negotiable on your 4th of July spread — is it the ribs, the corn, the pie, or are you a hot dog purist? Let's hear it. Winner gets bragging rights! #America250 #July4th