Do It With Passion

Happy Monday!

Something to take you into the weekend… another reason why I love Baz Luhrmann (my favorite director)! I had forgotten he produced this UK number one single, “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” in 1999, which he mixed with the 1991 song by Rozalla used in his film Romeo + Juliet. Anyway, I was just reminded [...]

You’ll Do What You Want

When you actually want to do something, it doesn’t matter that life gets in the way. You’ll politely tell life to back the f—k off, because you’re doing it whether it supports you or not. But if you don’t really want something, life is a beautiful excuse for inaction. Taylor Paul, Surfing Magazine Editor-in-Chief

Corporate Culture Comes from the Top

Corporate culture ALWAYS comes from the top down. If you have positive inspiring people at the top, who are intensely concerned about not only their own success but the success of their employees, then the employees even at the very fringes of the company will do everything they can to help the company succeed. Because [...]

Evolution

I was 23, maybe 24, imbued with a naivete and perspective that only a freshly-minted private university graduate could comprehend. My dear friend and Grey Advertising co-worker Lisa and I had just finished dinner at one of the newest and trendiest restaurants, and were chatting it up and laughing as two close girlfriends do, while [...]

My Summer Reading List

I know, I know… I am so sorry it has been a few weeks since my last post, but I don’t know if it’s just because it’s summer, but I have been traveling back and forth, and that just exhausts me. I seriously can’t do anything the next day I get back – either because [...]

Vegas Baby

We were in Las Vegas last weekend… yes, to celebrate Memorial Day and the start of the summer season… but really to celebrate my parent’s wedding anniversary! Yippee! I haven’t been to Vegas in a while so this was my first time to check out the new Cosmopolitan hotel. It’s the latest luxury resort casino [...]

Special access to Justin Timberlake’s New Home Collection

I just signed up for early access to HomeMint by Justin Timberlake – the new home collection that combines my personal style with home design. Sign up now for early access and free credit!Special access to Justin Timberlake’s New Home Collection

April is National Volunteer Month!

For those of you who don’t know, April is National Volunteer Month, and actually, National Volunteer Week runs from April 19 – 25. I know it takes a lot to go out there and volunteer, and to give your time and yourself. As my friend Shawn Wehan, who is the founder and leader of Future [...]

Ghost Scream!

My beautiful and dear friend Deandra and her husband Matt (who is an amazing chef) have recently created this absolute kick-in-the-pants hot sauce and it is so ridiculously good that I wanted to share it with you. Matt was a chef at the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel for many years, and is now the head [...]