What I Am Thankful for Today and Every Day

We all have different reasons for being thankful this Thanksgiving holiday.  Trolling my social media feeds has been a treat and inspiration as friends are expressing their gratitude for life changes, career moves and more. In the spirit of the season, here are a few things for which I am thankful.  Not just today but every day. Thanksgiving morning in Punta Mita, Mexico I thankful...

How to Bring a Breaking News Approach to Your Business

Launching a new product or service?  Calling a press conference to announce a new corporate initiative?  Have a celebrity in town to promote your company?  Is your industry convention introducing groundbreaking innovations? All of that is news.  As a part of your overall event marketing strategy you need to treat it like a breaking news situation on relevant social media platforms...

How to Use Social Media to Raise Awareness for Your Fundraiser and Organization

As more corporations realize that investing in original content and social media is a necessity rather than luxury, the same philosophy should apply to your fundraiser for your nonprofit organization. Top Hat & Tails Dancing with the Stars 2009 Whether it's the Cattle Baron's Ball, DIFFA Dallas' Masquerade Ball, Paws in the City's Top Hat & Tails, Fort Worth's Cowtown Ball  or...

How to Stay Sane When Shopping for a New Car

If you Google "car buying tips for women", about 66 million results show up.   A quick scan down the first page (let's be honest, who goes past the first page on Google anymore?) and you will see links to stories featuring the following titles:  "What a Woman Needs to Know When Buying a Car" - this one will get under your skin as author Fadra Nally notes, "Women are treated...

4 Easy Ways to Exercise While Stuck at Your Desk All Day

You know the feeling.  That sloth-like, achy-back, sore-hips sense that grips you when you're stuck at your desk, in an uncomfortable chair for eight hours a day or more. Studies repeatedly tells us that sitting at our desks for an extended period of time will kill us.  Nice. So how you do combat the effects of sitting in a chair all day or prevent what I like to call "wide-ass desk booty"?...

Is Getting Enough Protein the Key to Weight Loss?

After three incredibly indulgent days in New Orleans, I am focused on temperance and moderation.  I might have had about a dozen souffle potatoes from Antoine's on Sunday.  Might.   Antoine's Souffle Potatoes As I plan my meals for the week, protein and greens are a key component of them.   Apparently, not enough protein could be one of they key reasons why we overeat.  An...

Secrets of Female Car Buyers From an Industry Pro

Lisa Carr was destined to be in the car leasing business.  Say her name out loud.  Right now.   Get it?  Lisa. Carr.  Yes, that's her real name.   Granted, Carr isn't her maiden name but she has been married to her husband, Bill, for 30 years with whom she has two children, Kristin and Will.  She's been in the automobile industry for 33 years...