Vineyard Icon

I’m in LA headed to shoot a commercial with an @nfl legend and I am currently speechless. Never in a million years did I expect a dedicated @forbes article, written by @dougmelville , about the @vineyard_icon awards, complete with quotes from #GayleKing on why it was a must attend event. I started @vineyard_icon as a weekend passion project to give back to a place that has shaped me, to honor the legacy of those who came before me, and to pour into the next generation of icons. It was created with one goal at heart, to make my late father proud. I put my personal savings into this vision, hoping to raise money for the newly formed @vineyard_icon Foundation and celebrate those who inspire me. I am figuring it out as I go, as a passionate one person team with no agency support, just a deep love for a place I call home. My weekends look different now, but my heart is so full. This idea was placed on my heart, and now I know exactly what it feels like when passion meets purpose. I did this because I wanted to create what I felt was missing, and I am so moved that it has resonated so widely. Next for @vineyard_icon is learning grant writing and connecting with donors and philanthropists to bring the Vineyard Icon Next Gen Summit to life next summer, a pipeline for future icons. If this is your world or would like to collaborate, I would love to hear from you at [email protected]. Link in bio to donate to the Vineyard Icon Foundation. WE’RE IN FORBES YALL! 🖤 (& i say we because it truly takes a village) #VineyardIcon #MarthasVineyard #Forbes #ForbesBLk #OakBluffs Thank you to: @lamer , @crownroyal , @mckinseyco , @feastandfettle , @serwaddagroup , @bserwadda , @colgateuniversity , @endlessflair , @dez.collective , @sydneysmithdesign , @petalandvineflorals @ashleyseanthomas & so many more!

VINEYARD ICON @vineyard_icon 🖤 Yesterday, I unexpectedly came across the program from my dad’s funeral (and even that’s a story for another day). I didn’t even know I still had it, especially since he passed when I was in high school. Since I found it, I’ve been sitting and reflecting on the timing. Because a week from that moment, I’ll be launching Vineyard Icon: a platform to honor the legacy of those who’ve inspired me my whole life, to give back to the community that shaped me, and to invest in the next generation of changemakers. I put my personal savings into this to self fund when this was just an idea. When I was told to not do it and wait by countless people because of the current climate and timing. Instead, I didn’t listen and spent my weekends saying no to things I’d say yes to, to focus on this. My dad was iconic. My original icon. Alfred Lloyd Goldson, MD He showed up, just in time, to remind me that I have everything I need to bring this vision to life. Next Saturday, the first Vineyard Icon Awards will take place in Oak Bluffs - the town where I’ve spent every summer of my life. The Vineyard Icon Awards will honor five individuals who consider the Vineyard their happy place, but whose impact extends far beyond. Individual contributions will be tax deductible and will support the Vineyard Icon Foundation, a foundation I created to give back to the rich Vineyard community and more. I’m still sitting with what it all means, but this much I know: my dad is with me. And the timing wasn’t random. For me this is passion meets purpose. Legacy. Something that I hope will only grow with time. I can’t wait for Vineyard Icon 2025 🖤 #OakBluffs #MarthasVineyard #Inkwell If you’d like to contribute to the Vineyard Icon Foundation, feel free to slide into the DMs :) P.S. My 5 year goal is to honor @barackobama & @michelleobama . Putting this into the universe for 2030. *note due to strict capacity constraints the event is unfortunately invite only*

I started my morning learning that @vineyard_icon was mentioned in a @forbes article. @dougmelville ’s article beautifully captured the essence and power of Martha’s Vineyard in August. There is truly nothing like it. To have my inaugural event highlighted alongside companies like @mckinseyco and icons like @michelleobama & @officialspikelee , all doing incredible things on the island this past week, is an honor I’ll never forget. Grateful, inspired and even more motivated to keep building this platform to honor Vineyard legacy, give back to the local community today and to pour into the next generation of icons through the @vineyard_icon foundation 🖤 🔗 [link in bio to donate to the foundation]

we love when @fashionbombdaily is on premise 🤍 TBT to last summers @vineyard_icon ✨

nothing like a good girl group @vineyard_icon 🤍

black love was in abundance at @vineyard_icon 🤍🥰 #marthasvineyard #oakbluffs #vineyardicon

POWER 100. Thank you @power100family @_blueprintcapital for including me in the 2026 Power 100 list for my work with @vineyard_icon 🤍 The Power 100 honors leaders, asset owners, managers, advisors, and advocates, who are working to expand access to capital and catalyze change across the industry during @milkeninstitute . Link in bio for the full list ✨ — filled with icons.

Someone’s anniversary is coming up soon🤍 @haroldjbrown @nicolebeattybrown

How do you get to Martha’s Vineyard? Here are 5 ways from someone who’s tried them all. My top two: Direct flight into MVY Train to Providence + Fast Ferry over Save this for your summer planning, or send it to the friend you know is about to ask. What’s your favorite way?

The Polar Bears - a Vineyard tradition rooted in community 🤍Drop a comment if you’ve participated before - how was your experience?

Where’s your favorite lighthouse on the island? Can you guess where this one is?

My March editorial, “When Women Build the Space,” for Voices bySharisse with the Martha’s Vineyard Times has been such a beautiful success—and I don’t take that lightly. To spotlight and support two women-led initiatives during Women’s Month, right here on Martha’s Vineyard, that are creating intentional, uplifting, and deeply needed spaces for our community is truly an honor. If you haven’t read it yet, take a moment to visit mvtimes.com and read “When Women Build the Space.” You may still be able to find it on newsstands around the island as well. And more importantly—support the work. The Make Good Project and the Vineyard Icon Awards are doing something powerful. @makegoodproject ✨ @vineyard_icon ✨ These are the kinds of spaces that don’t just exist— they transform you. You will leave feeling inspired, affirmed, and ready to step into your power. — Voices bySharisse 📝