What I wish I knew before opening my business
If I could sit down with the version of myself who was about to open her first business almost 11 years ago, I would probably start with, “Girl, you have absolutely no idea what you’re getting yourself into.” Then I would tell her to do it anyway. Owning a business...
Behind the smile: Recognizing abuse
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sometimes, the first thing we notice is that we have not seen someone in a while. The friend who made us laugh at lunch stops joining us. A neighbor who once chatted across the fence now offers a quick wave and heads...
Lane Johnson’s strength goes beyond the field
Eagles legend retires to focus on his mental health Last Saturday was World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to consider a question: If you broke your leg, you would seek medical help. Why should seeking help for your brain be any different? You would not consider a...
The new face of aesthetics: Looking like yourself, only refreshed
When we hear the words Botox and fillers, many of us pictured frozen foreheads, oversized lips and faces that no longer resembled the people we once knew. Social media hasn’t helped change that perception. The conversation surrounding injectables is changing. Many...
Turn Breast cancer awareness into action
Breast cancer has touched many of our friends and families, including mine. My aunt, cousin, and several close friends have all had breast cancer. Thankfully, each was diagnosed early, received treatment, and is now a survivor. Watching someone you love face breast...
