The Biggest Diet News of 2013

I feel like diet news is nothing new.  We all know what we need to do, right? Eat real food: fruits, veggies, nuts, fish Avoid the fake stuff loaded with sugar, white flour and processed crap  Move more   We know all this.  To paraphrase Nike: we just don't do it. I'm right there with ya.  The season of holiday indulgence has left me with little extra muffin...

Why I'm a Working Mom Who Is NOT Guilty

Having gone through a wonderful professional transformation recently, I have had too many conversations to recount as to what my career change means for the time I spend with my daughter. In short, now that I am working for myself, I have more control over my time.  My days and nights are not ruled by breaking news and sports schedules.  Unlike before, I am able to enjoy nights, holidays...

People Your Age Are on Instagram?!?!? Yes, We Are.

"People your age are on Instagram?!?!?!" asked the 13-year in front of me. "How old do you think I am?" I asked a bit too aggressively, fighting my reporter's urge to raise me voice another decibel. "I'm just kidding," I awkwardly said trying to soften the exchange. She couldn't imagine someone my age (ugh) taking selfies.  I would argue that my approach to Instagram goes beyond the selfie...

Take the Pain Out of Home Juicing with This Easy Trick

Before juice bars became the 2013 version of the cupcake and yogurt shop boom, I was quite the home juicer. From kale blends and green lemonade to pineapple mint juice and a grape lemon medley, I could have opened my own juice bar with all the mixing I was doing. Green Lemonade Why did I stop doing it so religiously?  For one, the ubiquity of juice bars and offerings from Whole Foods made...

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...