Texas Border Business
By Roberto Hugo González
Philanthropist, businesswoman, and author Melinda French Gates is traveling to promote her highly anticipated new book, The Next Day. She will visit New York City, Nashville, Washington, D.C., Austin, Chicago, and Seattle, where she will engage in meaningful conversations with inspiring women. As she prepares for this exciting journey, we want to extend a warm invitation for her to visit McAllen and share her insights with our vibrant community.
About Melinda French Gates
Best known for her impactful work in global health and education, Melinda French Gates has spent decades advocating for the empowerment of women and girls worldwide. As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she has championed initiatives that have transformed millions of lives. Beyond philanthropy, she is also the founder of Pivotal Ventures, an organization dedicated to advancing social progress.
Her previous book, The Moment of Lift, became a powerful call to action for gender equity. The Next Day promises to continue that conversation with a fresh and deeply personal perspective.
What Is “The Next Day” About?
The Next Day, set for release on April 15, digs into transformation—how we navigate pivotal moments and the resilience required to embrace change. Drawing from her own experiences, Melinda French Gates offers insights on moving forward with courage, whether in personal life, career, or social progress. The book is expected to be an inspiring read, touching on themes of reinvention, strength, and hope for a better future.
An Invitation to McAllen
While the current tour stops are set in major cities, we strongly encourage Melinda French Gates to consider visiting McAllen as part of her journey! Our community would love the opportunity to welcome her for a book talk and discussion at one of our local libraries or cultural centers. McAllen is a city rich in diversity, ambition, and community spirit, making it the perfect place for a conversation about empowerment and new beginnings.
We believe her message in The Next Day would resonate deeply with readers here, especially those striving for growth, leadership, and positive change. Melinda, if you’re open to expanding your tour, we’d love to have you here!
For those excited about the book tour, check out melindafrenchgates.com for more details. And if you’d love to see her in McAllen, let’s make our voices heard! Tag, share, and spread the word—let’s bring this conversation to our city!
