I'm a philanthropist and the founder of a Mexican spirit company. I start my day with my biggest 'rocks' — here's my routine.

Claudia Romo Edelman.

Courtesy of Claudia Romo Edelman

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Claudia Romo Edelman, a 55-year-old philanthropist and the founder of Sotol Romo, based in New York City, about her daily routine. It's been edited for length and clarity.

I was raised in northern Mexico. I'm a marketer for social causes and a global mobilization expert. I've spent more than three decades working with organizations like the United Nations, UNICEF, and the World Economic Forum...