This evening I will raise a glass and light a candle…

This evening I will raise a glass and light a candle to celebrate the life of Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop. What a contribution she made to the earth and to livelihoods of women and families the world over! An innovator who refused to waste forests for packaging beauty products, Anita believed in the potential of commerce and business to benefit communities, families and the earth. Decade after decade we saw her continuing to aspire to her highest vision for herself and her company. I am proud to consider myself one of the heirs to Anita’s legacy and to her inspiring life and action. Anita Roddick was a woman who lived till she died and made a huge positive difference. Much gratitude to Anita.