After attending numerous networking events in many different parts of the world, Madusha was looking for patterns of what made an event memorable and worth attending, and what didn't. Too many felt like superficial opportunities to meet people where you don't make a lasting impression or connection with anyone. ​With the busy lives that we all lead, people are increasingly losing their connection to community. Part of that might be because most events are thrown together without much intentionality about who they're bringing together. ​Madusha wants to change that. Having formed support groups for women and chaired women-centric organizations for decades, she has felt firsthand the power of sharing stories. She knows firsthand how this brings about a depth of connection that can never experienced at a generic networking event. ​And we all know the power of a shared meal. It's a fundamental part of our evolution as human beings. There's nothing as powerful to get people opening up and sharing stories. That is where the idea behind the Luminary Dinner Series was born. The purpose is to intentionally bring together people from different industries who would still fit together. To create friendships that didn't exist before in a way that doesn't feel transactional. After all, true change is best fuelled by true connection. To learn more about Madusha, click below.