For decades, the beauty industry has helped shape the narrative around femininity and played a major role in the evolution of consumerism and gender norms as they exist today—the good, the bad, and the ugly. But, one mom is painting a new narrative around beauty, and the beholder, using the brushstrokes of self-love, radical inclusivity, mindfulness and interdependent … [Read more...] about Meet the Single Mom Taking the Beauty Industry by Storm
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Get A Sneak Peek Into Your New Industry
If you've been thinking about starting a biz or launching a new product but just don't know how or where to begin… I suggest beginning with the industry itself. Become a part of that industry, even if it means being a non-active member, just observe and soak it all in. By getting familiar with the "players" of all sizes and learning the lingo familiar to that industry, you will … [Read more...] about Get A Sneak Peek Into Your New Industry
Raising Girls in a Glamorous Industry
I’m planning my 11-year-old daughter’s birthday party. I’m happy to realize that she is less interested in the big, themed events as she gets older. Now she hits me up for small slumber parties, girly girl activities and expensive presents. She gets the NO card on the extravagant gifts, but I do let her help plan her B-Day celebration. This year it’s all about fun … [Read more...] about Raising Girls in a Glamorous Industry
Breaking the Cycle of Alcoholism
Have you ever had that moment when you stop and say, how did I get so lucky? Well, I wish I could say that the happiness I live today was all luck but it was a long journey of healing to get to a place of joy. When I was young I had a troubled upbringing. There was anger in my home, alcoholism, physical abuse from my mother’s boyfriends but the ultimate trauma was the sexual … [Read more...] about Breaking the Cycle of Alcoholism
The Book That Saved My Life (and the books that are helping mom’s through the pandemic)
Fifteen years ago, a single book I picked up in the Boston Airport helped me leave an abusive job, seek help for a spiraling eating disorder and pursue my passion for writing. There is no doubt, when I look back at the last decade plus, (during which I got healthy, married, had my first child and became a published author), that a book saved my life. Throughout my life, I’ve … [Read more...] about The Book That Saved My Life (and the books that are helping mom’s through the pandemic)