Health and Fitness
The Surprise I Met in a Room of Incredibly Successful Women
On Saturday, I was blessed and honored to be one of 75 professional women mentoring an incredible group of teen girls at Step Up Women’s Network’s Career Connections Conference. Arriving on Saturday morning, I looked around to see women CEO’s, ... Read More »
The Business of Powder and Paint: Part One
I am frequently asked about the real difference between a drugstore and department store cosmetic brands. Isn’t it really all the same stuff? I always hesitate when I answer – (in my mind) a complex question just materialized out of ... Read More »
Top 3 Ways to Beat Winter Blues
Everyone wants to tell you 10 ways to put the winter blues to bed. But 10 seems like just too many to remember when these simple 3 are so effective. Not only are these methods supported by science, they’ve been ... Read More »
The Frugal Career Girl: Fit Into Your Clothes While Fitting Into Your Budget!
Quick question for all of the faithful CGN readers out there: when on earth did gym memberships get so expensive? Maybe I’ve been out of the loop for a while (okay, yes…I’ve been woefully out of the “getting ... Read More »
Meditation Starter Kit
These past few weeks I’ve been talking about ways to take care of yourself which follows perfectly after the shame series. Self-care is such a shame buster and If you’ve been following Rebecca Niziol’s Fear Series like I have you ... Read More »
(Gel) Nail It!
I started painting my nails when I was 11 years old – somehow, my mother agreed to this, but not any type of other make-up until I turned 13. In hindsight, I find this choice rather odd because I distinctly ... Read More »
Losing Weight: How Often Should You Step on the Scale?
If you’ve ever been on a journey to losing weight (don’t lie, everyone has), you’ve probably asked yourself this question: “How often should I weigh in?” I have personally been intimately acquainted with this question. During any period of weight ... Read More »
Changing Workplace Culture is No Piece of Cake
My taste has been called many things, but never “normal.” I’ll pass on cookies, but never say no to salt and vinegar chips. I think frosting is gross, and to be honest, sweetened ice tea is a crime. This might ... Read More »
Why You’re Not a Good Advocate for Your Own Health
I’ve become a great big fan recently of the Hulu series “Larry King Now.” Sure, we like Piers Morgan, but no one is quite like Larry King. His Hulu show has become my go-to program to watch on my iPad ... Read More »
Lash Out!
A few years ago, Ellen Bryon of the Wall Street Journal interviewed me about consumer buying trends in the mascara category. What was hot? Mega-brush mascaras, primers, eyelash curlers, eyelash growth serums, etc. If it goes on, or around the ... Read More »
