My Mission: Giving Back Through Creativity and Compassion
I believe that small acts of kindness can create ripples of change, and for over 20 years, I have been using my craft to give back to my community and support humanitarian efforts around the world.
Empowering Youth Through Creativity
In Los Angeles, I work closely with A Chance for Children Foundation, volunteering my time to support underserved youth. Through hands-on workshops, I bring beads and charms into these communities, where we create jewelry together for holidays and special occasions. But it’s about more than just making something beautiful—it’s about self-expression, confidence, and opening up conversations about life choices, dreams, and turning passions into a future.
Responding to Global Crises
When tragedy strikes, I believe in taking action. Over the years, I have worked to raise funds and provide support for various humanitarian efforts, including:
- Those losing everything in the California Wildfire
- Women & Children Affected by Domestic Abuse
- War relief in Ukraine
- Those losing everything in the Hawaii Wildfire
- A Chance for Children
- Victims of the Robb Elementary school shooting
- Earthquake survivors in Turkey & Syria
- Organizations like Helping Hands Hunger Relief, Support Conservation in Borneo, SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, Dive into Pink Cancer Foundation, Celebrate Sobriety, and People of the Water
I am deeply grateful to everyone who has joined me in these efforts. Every small step we take together makes a difference.
Sustainability and Ethical Craftsmanship
Beyond humanitarian aid, I also believe in taking care of our planet. That’s why I run a sustainable, eco-friendly studio in California, where I handcraft every piece of jewelry using ethically sourced materials. Sustainability is an ongoing commitment—not just in the way I create, but in the way I live.
A Mission Rooted in Connection and Community
For me, giving back isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about the everyday moments of connection. It’s about showing up, sharing skills, offering comfort, and helping others find their voice. Whether it’s mentoring a young person, raising funds in times of crisis, or making more responsible choices for the planet, I believe that we all have the power to contribute in our own way.
Thank you for being part of this journey with me. Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate world.
💙 Stay strong, stay positive.
Szilvia Gogh
As a Hollywood stunt woman, professional scuba instructor and jewelry designer, I have an exciting life. I get to work on movie sets with actors like Drew Barrymore, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver and directors James Cameron, swim with sharks in remote reefs around the world, and I create jewelry with natural stones and crystals that I collect from my many travels.
Yet the activity that pulls at my heart strings the most is working with at-risk youth in Los Angeles…
Did you know that gangs start recruiting kids as young as 7 years old? Statistics show that as many as fifteen million children worldwide have no place to go after school. These children are more likely to be victims of crime or to participate in bad behavior.
The statistics are simply too sad to ignore, so as a jewelry designer and company owner, I have now focused my energies to help those “at risk” youth of the inner-city neighborhoods. I am getting help through a fantastic non-profit called A Chance for Children Foundation. Together we have been able to help these children overcome their fears and insecurities. Doing something kind for them fills me with an inner joy that money cannot buy.
Our favorite projects include bringing beads to shelters and schools around Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and Christmas. This provides an opportunity for the kids to craft presents for their loved ones for free!
As a scuba diver, my friends and I have also had the opportunity to introduce dozens of kids to the underwater world and share our love for oceans.
We also talk with them about our lives, telling them stories of our amazing adventures and reinforcing the philosophy evoked by Winston Churchill’s famous words “Never, never, never give up!” A while ago, inspired by this program, I created several necklaces around that inspiration.
If you are feeling a pulled to do something that helps the less fortunate, think of how your passion, talent or hobby could create a new experience for others. The mind is a powerful tool. Believe in something and it will happen.
