Welcome back, SLAE Family! Today we're honored to sit down with the extraordinary Lanaea Featherstone — founder of the Featherstone Foundation, global changemaker, multilingual powerhouse, and devoted mother of two internationally competing athletes. For the past 18 years, Lanaea has led her nonprofit with unwavering purpose, helping economically challenged students gain access to life-changing opportunities. From sending students to the Olympics to funding nearly $500,000 in scholarships, her work is transforming lives across continents. In this heartfelt episode, Lanaea shares: ✨ The origin story of the Featherstone Foundation ✨ What inspired her to shift from local volunteering to global impact ✨ Why she believes “friend-raising before fundraising” is the key to lasting partnerships ✨ Her leadership lessons from 19 countries and countless corporate boardrooms ✨ The legacy she hopes to leave — and how she's teaching her children the power of generosity Lanaea proves that with vision, courage, and humility, one woman can change the world — starting right in her own community. Learn more at: www.thefeatherstonefoundation.org Follow Lanaea on LinkedIn for updates and scholar spotlights #FaithBasedBusiness #WomenInBusiness #LaserLeadership #SLAEStories #EmpoweredLiving #LegacyInAction #SheDidItAnyway #WorkWithMeaning #ResidualIncome #FeatherstoneFoundation