Cheri Kaufman

•Founder & CEO @cigiveofficial •Co-founder @kaufmanastorai •NY Chair @womenshistory •Committee Mbr @unwomen •VP @lifelinenewyork

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

These stories don’t sit on the sidelines of history, they shape it.

Proud to play a role in ensuring these stories are seen, shared, and part of our national conversation.

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March & Women’s History Month always reminds me why helping bring women’s stories into the national spotlight matters so much.

When we tell women’s stories fully and boldly, something shifts. Young women see what’s possible. Confidence builds. Futures expand.

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I’ve learned something over the years:

Your life doesn’t change when you become someone else... It changes when you finally become more of who you already are.

Be the best you.💙

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

There are great ideas in every heart and every mind.
It’s time to let them move us forward.

And maybe it’s also the year you redefine what you’re doing — or finally begin the thing you’ve been wanting to try for a long time.

Start now.

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

“There’s a time for certain ideas to arrive — and they find a way to express themselves through us.” — Rick Rubin

I feel like 2026 is that moment. The moment to stop waiting, stop doubting — and start trusting what wants to come through you.

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Grateful for a community that lifts one another up, shares wisdom generously, and continues to inspire me in both business and life.

Here’s to building places — and relationships — where creativity and women’s leadership shine.

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

As co-founder of Kaufman Astoria Studios, the longtime home of Sesame Street for 25+ years, it was a joy to have Elmo stop by with birthday wishes from the Sesame Street family & a reminder of the creative community we’ve built and the stories that continue to shape generations.

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I celebrated surrounded by extraordinary women — innovators, authors, creators, and leaders such as Candace Bushnell, Sandra Lee, Jane Rose, and many more. Each one brings ideas, purpose, and brilliance to every room they enter — in life and in business.

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Happy Thanksgiving ❤️

George Bernard Shaw had a remarkable way of capturing what fulfillment can look like in our lives. It’s a beautiful reminder of purpose, joy, and being fully used in the time we’re given.

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, love, gratitude🤍✨

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

An unforgettable evening at the Intrepid Museum for Unstoppable Women.

A powerful panel diving into cyber security and AI — the conversations we need now. Inspiring, smart, and truly unstoppable. ✨

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

Grateful to witness Darkness to Light on the big screen — a powerful film by my dear friend and visionary director, Victoria Bousis. So proud of all the heart and artistry she brought to this beautiful film. 💫🎬

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Another special New York night💫
So proud of my friend Demi Moore. Hearing her speak about life, growth, & her extraordinary body of work was truly inspiring.
She continues to lead with courage, creativity, & grace, redefining what it means to be a woman who changes the game. 💚

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

Another New York night — joy, music, and magic. 💃 Casita Maria shining bright for the children. Bravo to Jackie Weld and her co-chair Prince Dimitri, and to the star honorees Kamie Lightburn & Barbara Tober — all so well deserved. We danced the night away!✨

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The quickest way to becoming an overnight success is to not give up✨ #nationalwomenshistorymuseum

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Closing the chapter on summer with gratitude, stepping into fall with purpose. New season, new goals, same unstoppable spirit🍁✨

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

✨I recently had the great honor of saying “yes” to speaking in the Hamptons for the #GlobalPassionProjects and the Rockefeller Global Family Office.

What happens when you say “yes”?

Yes creates ripples. Ripples turn into waves. Waves turn into change.

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

What happens when you say “yes”?

Yes creates ripples. Ripples turn into waves. Waves turn into change.

That’s how legacy begins.

What if your next yes changes everything? 💫

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

✨I recently had the great honor of saying “yes” to speaking in the Hamptons for the Global Passion Project and the Rockefeller Foundation.

#GlobalPassionProject #RockefellerFoundation #RockefellerGlobalFamilyOffice

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

In a world that feels more divided than ever, I’m holding onto hope that the UN can continue to be a force for peace, unity, and progress. Let’s keep putting out that good energy — for compassion, for dialogue, for real change. Because if you want a better world… go create it.🌎

[Cheri Kaufman @cherirkaufman]

With the UN General Assembly back in session, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible honor I had speaking at that very podium just a few years ago — the same one where world leaders, visionaries, and changemakers have stood to shape history.