Lilly Singh Instagram – I know I look like I just sold your house in this photo. It’s giving real estate agent, but I’m actually just so happy. Here’s why: Last week I received the @DVF Leadership Award, among 4 other amazing women in Venice, Italy. Aside from this being a massive honor, the award also includes a grant to @UnicornIsland Fund, my charity that is on a mission to end gender inequality. And these resources are going to go so far in helping our work and mission. To get really honest, here’s why I’m emotional. For the past 10 years of my life, I’ve known I wanted to be of service in this fight. I’ve had and continue to have such a deep desire to make the world a more just place for girls and women. But it’s been confusing, complex and difficult to understand how exactly to tackle this issue in a way that actually helps and makes sense. I had to find a way to contribute by using my unique skills. And over the past year, I feel like I’ve finally figured it out. I believe in the power of storytelling to change culture. And now I’m getting the resources, building the team, and doing the work to use storytelling and drive meaningful change. Everyday I dedicate time to thinking about my charity, and how we can drive impact. I think about how to make this entire complex issue more accessible to my audience. I read books and articles to continue learning about the issues, so I can begin to tackle the solutions. And in a few days, the team and I will be heading to India to learn more on the ground. I’m excited to take you on my journey. All this to say, moments of support like this really matter and really help. So yeah, that’s why I’m a happy, grateful little bean. And if you’d like to be a little bean with me, follow @unicornisland to join the mission! #UnicornIsland #UIF #UnicornIslandFund #DVFAwards