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Help Clear Animal Shelters with NBC

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Help Clear Animal Shelters with NBC

If you watch NBC, then you might have already seen the promo commercial I'm hosting about "Clear the Shelters," a campaign where animal shelters across the country will be offering low cost or waived adoption fees on Saturday, August 19th. When the email came in asking me to host and I saw that they wanted me to interview a veterinarian and help promote animal adoption, I was over the moon.  You guys know how I feel about helping animals and hosting with NBC is a career dream.  As an animal activist and supporter of the campaign, I have to fill you guys in on how you can participate.

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How to Rid Excuses & Meet Your Goals

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How to Rid Excuses & Meet Your Goals

I finally listened to Tony Robbins' podcast and it's just the pick-me-up I need to keep myself in check.  Have you guys listened to it yet?  I'm curious to hear your thoughts. This one was titled, "How to Rid Excuses and Meet Your Goals."  Both my husband, Joe, and I found it informative and inspiring and appreciate the fact that he's a straight shooter.  Here are his three steps to getting out of your own way.

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Soul Candy: Hotel Room

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Soul Candy: Hotel Room

When I put out a call-to-action on Facebook asking friends and family to share heart warming stories of compassion for my Soul Candy series, I received an overwhelming response.  This one comes from my friend Arlene who lives in Florida and witnessed how one simple gesture could make someone's day.

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A Weekend Retreat: Gurneys Newport, Rhode Island

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A Weekend Retreat: Gurneys Newport, Rhode Island

The more I visit Newport, Rhode Island, the more I fall in love with the coastal city. The past three summers, I've found myself there for family vacations, weddings and bachelorette parties and always stayed at the same hotel on Goat Island, the Hyatt. It's the only hotel on the tiny island, has a pool and is walking distance to downtown.  The location alone is worth it's price tag.  However, this year Gurneys (yes, Hampton's icon) took over and gave it a $18 million dollar makeover.  The results were jaw dropping.

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Lynne Florio & Renee Tavoularis, Co-Founders of Well Within Beauty

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Lynne Florio & Renee Tavoularis, Co-Founders of Well Within Beauty

When I first learned about WELL WITHIN skincare, I was impressed, simply because it was so clean.  Then, I had the pleasure of meeting Co-founders, Lynne Florio and Renee Tavoularis, and fell in love with their mission.  As beauty industry veterans (they both worked for La Prairie for over 20 years), their wellness journeys lead them to take a leap of faith and run with a vision.  As an entrepreneur myself, I understand what it takes to bring a passion to life. Here, Lynne (LF) and Renee (RT) talk about starting the company, the best advice they've ever gotten and their definitions of beauty.

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This is A Course in Miracles

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This is A Course in Miracles

I recently had the opportunity to hear spiritual teacher, Marianne Williamson speak at the Marble Collegiate Church in NYC and have to tell you, it was the most powerful lecture I've ever heard.  As a follower and fan of hers (her book A Return to Love changed my life) I couldn't wait to see her live.   Her teachings inspire many in hopes that those listening will begin to make a shift in order to create a ripple effect in the world.  Here's the scoop.  It's important.

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How Yoga Changed My Idea of Beauty

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How Yoga Changed My Idea of Beauty

The beauty industry tends to define beauty as ‘confidence’ and through advertising and the media, explains how by using the right products and learning a few tricks of the trade, confidence can be easily enhanced.  Yes, that’s true, having my brows shaped to properly frame my face, having silky smooth skin and rocking a nearly flawless self tan all definitely make me feel more confident and therefore, more beautiful, but I’ve recently come to find that beauty is so much more than just that.  This new understanding through self discovery changed not only my career path, but also my entire perspective on life and in this moment, I couldn’t be more fulfilled or grateful.  Read about my transformation and new definition of beauty here.

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Soul Candy: Cream Puffs

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Soul Candy: Cream Puffs

One of my very good friends and colleagues, Emily, experienced an interaction with two homeless people last fall that was incredibly touching.  In NYC, we walk past the homeless time and time again and for some, they become invisible.  Let's remember that they too, are people who are capable of love and need compassion.  Next time you encounter a homeless person, acknowledge them when they speak to you.  Even if you don't have a dollar to give them, let them know.  Trust me, they appreciate just a simple answer.  This story will touch your heart.

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