A “socialite” is a terminology used to define a socially prominent person. Wikipedia added that a “socialite” is a person who spends a significant amount of his or her time and resources entertaining and being entertained. A socialite is usually a member of the upper class or aristocracy. In the United States, socialites may be listed in the Social Register. Young women may be debutantes prior to being socialites.

Socialites usually roam from party to party, from charity event to another, from a yacht to a private plane. There are two kinds of socialites: those who were born with and those who worked their way to the top. The majority of those who read this post are likely to fall into the second category, unless you’re a Rockefeller or a Vanderbilt (like CNN’s Anderson Cooper).

There are many advantages of being the so-called “socialite,” other than having the opportunities to shakehand with world leaders, celebrities, and those with longer and velvety strings to pull. One of the most notable advantages is being able to use the rare privilege to do humanitarian works with more punch and stronger splash, while attracting the media coverage that would do wonders to the activisms. The late Princess Di and the late Princess Grace of Monaco were two of the most memorable socialites with golden hearts who have touched millions of people’s lives. The “living legend” Oprah Winfrey is also one of the rare socialites who worked her way up the ladder with soft and compassionate touches.

My research assistant Eric J. Leech is currently completing an in-depth research on how to break into and survive as a self-made socialite. Forget about Paris and Nicole, unless you want to learn their “moves” in making a difference by being “blonde rich girls.” This forthcoming e-book will be a gem for all of us who want to look like million-dollar people with tons of opportunities to make a difference in this little blue dot in the universe.