"Show Up" Charity Night: Global Cross-Sector Leaders Gather in Los Angeles to Build a New Mental Health Ecosystem Through Influence

 LABA coordinator Natalie Chen, TV host Joey Zhou, founder of Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), Chairman of One Humanity Foundation Evan Klassen, Professor Lingyun Xiang, and NeckerVibes co-founder Simon Bogdanowicz (photo credit: Eugene Powers)

LOS ANGELES, California, USA – May 5, 2026. Against the backdrop of a stunning Los Angeles sunset, an exclusive, invitation-only charity dinner titled "Show Up: One Night for One Humanity" unfolded at a breathtaking private residence in Beverly Hills. Serving as the core humanistic satellite event during the 2026 MILKEN Institute Global Conference week, the evening was proudly hosted by the One Humanity Foundation. Centered on the vital mission to "Show Up" for mental health, for someone you care about," the event brought together the world's top entrepreneurs, distinguished scholars, media luminaries, and artistic pioneers.

Chairman of One Humanity Foundation Evan Klassen and Professor Lingyun Xiang (photo credit: Eugene Powers)

"The Right Room": Top-Tier Business Logic Meets Profound Humanistic Care

The promotional poster for the "Show Up" dinner featured a powerful and evocative slogan: "The right room. One moment. That moves the world." This phrase not only accurately captured the elite caliber of the attendees but also profoundly interpreted the modern concept of "business for good." At the event, Evan Klassen, Chairman of the One Humanity Foundation, and prominent figures such as Professor Lingyun Xiang engaged in high-frequency, cross-sector dialogues. When business elites and academic luminaries—equipped with abundant resources and forward-looking visions—gathered together, the focus shifted from traditional corporate profitability to more socially valuable ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals and the global mental health crisis. Here, philanthropy was elevated beyond simple donations; it was endowed with the wisdom of top-level design, aiming to solve deep-seated societal pain points by establishing a sustainable, long-term charitable ecosystem.

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA and NeckerVibes co-founder Simon Bogdanowicz (photo credit: Eugene Powers)

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA (photo credit: Eugene Powers)

Cross-Sector Resonance: Media and Artistic Forces Illuminate the Path for Mental Health

Promoting mental health awareness relies heavily on widespread media coverage and profound artistic resonance. The attendance of TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, injected powerful cultural and media momentum into the event. In the relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere of the private estate, media leaders engaged in profound exchanges with innovative entrepreneurs like NeckerVibes co-founder Simon Bogdanowicz. This cross-disciplinary collision of ideas broke through the traditional communication barriers of charity events, exploring a novel path that leverages "celebrity influence and artistic appeal" to awaken public awareness of mental health issues.

LABA Coordinator Natalie Chen and NeckerVibes co-founder Simon Bogdanowicz (photo credit: Eugene Powers)

Forging the Power of Good: A Heartwarming Footnote to the MILKEN Conference Week

During the MILKEN Institute Global Conference week—a time traditionally dominated by global economic decision-makers—the "Show Up" charity night provided a remarkably rare, intimate space filled with warmth and reflection. Attendees, whether scholars, media professionals, or notable figures such as celebrity photographer Jim Jordan and entrepreneur Craig A. Handley, reached a powerful consensus on this cohesive night: in today's era of relentless commercial development and technological advancement, the mental well-being and mutual support of humanity serve as the ultimate foundation for sustainable social progress. This dinner not only successfully galvanized attention and resources for the mental health cause but also set a groundbreaking new paradigm for high-net-worth networking, one deeply rooted in being "human-centric and utilizing technology for good."

Article Contributors: Natalie Chen, Professor Lingyun Xiang, and Joey Zhou

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