Six Suitcases and a Brave Face

BD Giving officially launched the 2025 Grow Fund 2.0 at a special event held on April 24th at The Boathouse Studios—one of the 2024 Grow Fund winners.

As part of the celebration, our CEO, Carole Pluckrose, was invited to share the inspiring story behind The Boathouse's journey. Drawing on years of creative leadership, she offered personal reflections and valuable insights into what it takes to start, sustain, and grow a thriving creative space.