Powering Resiliency: Leveraging Your Influence for Good JOIN VIRGIN UNITE, KELLEHER INTERNATIONAL, AND SIR RICHARD BRANSON NECKER ISLAND • AUGUST 28 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 We are delighted to be hosting this year’s Powering Resiliency: Leveraging Your Influence for Good Leadership Gathering, August 28 - SeptemberYour 1, Personal2021. Invitation Held at the Branson home on Necker Island, your stay promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience–meeting an incredible group of people and hearing from some brilliant speakers. Virgin Unite and Kelleher International have been partnering for over six years, resulting in nearly $2 million raised for critical work on the front lines of some of the toughest issues on the planet. Of course it wouldn’t be a Virgin event without having a lot of fun along the way, in one of our favorite places on Earth. We look forward to welcoming you to Necker Island! RICHARD BRANSON AMBER KELLEHER-ANDREWS Founder, Co-Founder and CEO, Virgin Group Kelleher International Meet Amber Amber Kelleher-Andrews is the co-founder and CEO of Kelleher International, a -global Andrews matchmaking firm responsible for 1,000+ marriages since 1986. She is an internationally-renowned relationship expert, TV correspondent, inspirational speaker, and former blogger for The Huffington Post and SFGate.com. Amber is also known as “America’s Matchmaker,” hosting her own CBS radio talk show and recently starring on NBC’s prime-time television show “Ready for Love.” Inspired by Richard and Virgin Unite’s passion for using business as a force for good, Amber enthusiastically responded to the invitation to form a philanthropic partnership and co-host a series of extraordinary Leadership Gatherings. Working alongside Richard and Virgin Unite, Amber discovered the magic of matching “people with purpose”. She is now living out her dream by bringing together intimate groups where change makers can meet one another, and collaborate to make a difference in the world! MeetVirgin Unite is Virginthe independent nonprofitUnite These partnerships have launched game- “ foundation of the Virgin Group and changing initiatives like The B Team, The There is no greater thing you can Branson family. Elders, Ocean Unite, and Carbon War Room, do with your life and– your work than and fueled organizations breaking new . We apply Virgin’s entrepreneurial approach to follow your passions in a” way that ground on solving critical issues, like Equal finding solutions for the world’s most urgent SIRserves RICHARD the world BRANSON and you Justice Initiative and WildAid. challenges. In collaboration with incredible partners, we tackle issues ranging from Virgin Unite’s overheads are covered by criminal justice to fighting the effects of Sir Richard Branson and the Virgin Group, so climate change and preserving our oceans. 100% of donations go directly to initiatives we create or support. WhatConsider Necker to Island Expect your home for the week. We welcome you to enjoy the island in your own way. Mornings: Inspiration + Impact Afternoon: Play + Relax Evenings: Connect + Dine Breakfast • Guided conversation • Workshops Lunch • Open itinerary • Exclusive Island activities Cocktails • Dinner • Entertainment Each morning will start with a rooftop breakfast, after Lunch will be in different locations around the island Every sunset is celebrated with cocktails. Dinner will which we’ll gather for talks on the state of the world each day, ranging from beach barbecues to in-pool be served in a new location each night, often and innovations that spark hope and challenge each dining (yes, you heard that correctly). Afternoons accompanied by a special performance—and most of us to explore our own abilities. You’ll have the are free for you to do any of the activities available nights end with barefoot dance parties. chance to apply your unique resources directly to on the island or in the sea. You’ll be able to get up world-shifting projects through workshops led by close with our lemurs, face off in tennis tournaments, visionary frontline leaders, affecting causes ranging and relax poolside, on any of the beaches, or in the from human rights abuses to climate change. island spa. Necker Island is 74 acres of tropical paradise, nestled in the eastern part of the British Virgin Islands. It was named after a 17th century Dutch naval Neckercommander named Johannesat a deGlance Neckere but remained uninhabited until Richard fell in love with it in the 1970s and transformed it into an exclusive luxury retreat, and a few years later, his home. What’s Included? Traveling to Necker Activities Dining The package covers your participation in It’s possible to fly to the British Virgin Necker Island is the perfect place to Fine food is a highlight of any guest’s the gathering and four nights of all- Islands via many parts of the Caribbean, relax and unwind. During downtime, we stay. The team of skilled chefs explore inclusive accommodation, transfers to with the most popular routes being Beef encourage guests to make the most of new, sustainable ways of preparing and from Beef Island airport, food and Island, Tortola (EIS), St. Thomas (STT), the island with the following activities: dishes that use seasonal ingredients, drink, most island activities, and a or Virgin Gorda (VIJ). You won’t need a Beach volleyball • Kayaking • often locally sourced or grown right on charitable contribution to Virgin Unite. visa if you have an Australian, Canadian, Kiteboarding • Paddleboarding • Pilates Necker. During your stay, you’ll have the The price does not include spa EU, or US passport that’s valid for at and yoga* • Sailing • Scuba diving* • opportunity to dine all over the island, treatments, scuba diving, flights, or least six months after your return date. Snorkeling • Spa treatments* • and all dietary restrictions can be alternative airport transfers. And if you plan to extend your stay in Subwinging • Swimming • Tennis • accommodated. the Caribbean, we’d be happy to make Wakeboarding • Waterskiing • some suggestions. Windsurfing (and much more!) *Additional charge may apply PastGain inspiration Virgin from some of Unite the world’s most Gathering innovative thinkers. Past Participants speakers have included: Ishmael Beah Jacquelline Fuller Graça Machel Emeli Sandé New York Times bestselling author Vice President, Google; Founder, Graça Machel Trust; Recording artist and songwriter and human rights spokesperson President, Google.org Former Minister of Education and President Juan Manuel Santos Culture, Mozambique; Co-founder and Aloe Blacc Joe Gebbia Former President of Colombia; Nobel Deputy Chair, The Elders Performer and activist Co-founder and CPO, Airbnb Peace Prize winner; Member, The Elders Alyssa Milano Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield Gabby Giffords Reshma Saujani Actress and activist Co-founders, Ben & Jerry’s Former US Representative from Arizona Founder and CEO, Girls Who Code President Mohamed Nasheed Bob Collymore Paul Hawken Cody Simpson Former President of the Maldives Chief Executive Officer, Safaricom New York Times bestselling author Musician and UNDP Ocean Ambassador Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan Bo Derek Tony Hsieh Bryan Stevenson Actress and model; Special Envoy Chief Executive Officer, Zappos Ben Rattray Founder and Executive Director, of the Secretary of State for Founder and CEO, Change.org Equal Justice Initiative Natalie Imbruglia Wildlife Trafficking Performer and activist President Mary Robinson Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay Jaha Dukureh Former President of Ireland; Former Prime Minister of Bhutan Calvin Johnson Founder and CEO, Safe Hands for Girls; President, Mary Robinson Foundation – Former American football wide Paul van Zyl Leader, The NewNow Climate Justice; Member, The Elders receiver; Founder and President, Co-founder and CEO, Maiyet Sylvia Earle The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation Johan Rockström President Ernesto Zedillo Scientist and oceanographer Director, Stockholm Resilience Martin Luther King III Former President of Mexico; Centre (SRC) Maria Eitel Global human rights activist Director, Yale Center for the Study President and CEO, Nike Foundation and humanitarian Zainab Salbi of Globalization; Member, The Elders Founder and CEO, President José María Figueres Peter Knights Women for Women International Former President of Costa Rica; Executive Director, WildAid President, Carbon War Room Reserve Your Spot Spaces are limited. 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