# @eringoldson on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNV4Sjfx0uc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63270068-eringoldson-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-14T16:18:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** eringoldson (@eringoldson) — https://gondola.cc/eringoldson

## Caption

I’m in LA headed to shoot a commercial with an nfl legend and I am currently speechless. 

Never in a million years did I expect a dedicated forbes article, written by dougmelville, about the vineyard_icon awards, complete with quotes from #GayleKing on why it was a must attend event.

I started vineyard_icon as a weekend passion project to give back to a place that has shaped me, to honor the legacy of those who came before me, and to pour into the next generation of icons. It was created with one goal at heart, to make my late father proud.

I put my personal savings into this vision, hoping to raise money for the newly formed vineyard_icon Foundation and celebrate those who inspire me. I am figuring it out as I go, as a passionate one person team with no agency support, just a deep love for a place I call home. My weekends look different now, but my heart is so full.

This idea was placed on my heart, and now I know exactly what it feels like when passion meets purpose. I did this because I wanted to create what I felt was missing, and I am so moved that it has resonated so widely.

Next for vineyard_icon is learning grant writing and connecting with donors and philanthropists to bring the Vineyard Icon Next Gen Summit to life next summer, a pipeline for future icons. If this is your world or would like to collaborate, I would love to hear from you at info@vineyardicon.com.

Link in bio to donate to the Vineyard Icon Foundation.

WE’RE IN FORBES YALL! 🖤
(& i say we because it truly takes a village) 

#VineyardIcon #MarthasVineyard #Forbes #ForbesBLk #OakBluffs

Thank you to: lamer, crownroyal, mckinseyco, feastandfettle, serwaddagroup, bserwadda, colgateuniversity, endlessflair, dez.collective, sydneysmithdesign, petalandvineflorals ashleyseanthomas & so many more!

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forbes, forbesblk, vineyardicon, gayleking, oakbluffs, marthasvineyard

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