WEconomy

Acknowledgments

This book has been a journey. We are grateful to many who guided us along the way.

First, our gratitude to the wonderful Holly Branson. What started with a partnership through Big Change and WE Day became a deep friendship that took us through the mountains of India, the grasslands of Kenya, and beyond. We were honored to partner with you on your first book and loved every minute of our collaborative writing experience. And to Jackie McQuillan, for your sharp wit, insightful input and edits, and your distinct outlook that truly challenged us to think differently.

A special thank-you to Katie Hewitt, who poured herself into this book for several years alongside us, dedicating countless hours, clever writing, research, insightful edits, and critical analysis. Your sense of humor and stubborn perseverance helped bring this book to completion.

With thanks to the incredibly talented Andrew Duffy, our first collaborator, who helped us brainstorm initial concepts and provided us with the foundational draft on which everything was built.

Shelley Page, our dear friend and confidante, will always be our editor-in-residence, a voice of reason, guidance, and an invaluable perspective. No project would be complete without your input.

To Sheryl Sandberg and Sir Richard Branson, thank you for the inspiring words. We couldn't think of two better people to open and close this book; each of you embodies the principles of the WEconomy, putting purpose at the forefront of business. ...