James Malinchak is a motivational speaker profiled on March 20, 2011 on the ABC show Secret Millionaire. In the first few minutes, the narrator describes Malinchak as a resident of Las Vegas who spends thousands each night on his own entertainment. According to Secret Millionaire, Malinchak is one of the highest paid motivational speakers in the U.S.
Here's the ironic part: Secret Millionaire sends Malinchak out of his home state of Nevada to the city of Gary, Indiana. Does this strike anyone odd? Despite its flashy appearance, the outskirts of Las Vegas is racked with poverty! Why doesn't Secret Millionaire find charities that the donor can connect with and invest in - long-term - within his surrounding community?
There's the possibility that a native might be recognized; but I doubt that a high net-worth individual like Malinchak would be recognized by people who can barely put food on their own tables.
I love what you're doing, Secret Millionaire, I think it's amazing. The problem is you're not encouraging people to see the charities that may eventually serve them. I encourage you, executive-producers Grant Mansfield, Natalka Znak, Claire O'Donohoe and Leslie Garvin, and Paul Osborne, co-executive producer, to help these millionaires continue to provide support within their home states.
After all, how frequently can Malinchak make a run to Gary, Indiana to follow up with these charities? Once a year, maybe? If he went to a local charity, he could donate his money and volunteer his time as an expert in encouraging people to succeed.
Hey, it's just my opinion.
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