About a year ago I was invited to go to The Scoop put on by CAbi in Long Beach, California. At the time I had never heard of CAbi (Carol Anderson by invitation). However, Marie Coleman, their spunky marketing manager, intrigued me. “It is the nation’s largest women’s direct sales clothing company.” I know […] Read more…
August 2012 archive
From Daughter to Adult…Following Your Heart
Dear 40-somethings, Should I move to be with my boyfriend when my parents are potentially getting divorced and my mom will need me? My boyfriend and I have been in a long distance relationship for 14 months. It has gotten very real and we get very sad when we say goodbye after our monthly or […] Read more…
How to Ditch Post Date Analysis & Second Date Doubts
Dear 40-somethings, I have had a series of unfortunate first dates. The problem, though, is that I leave the date thinking things went marvelously, that surely he’ll call me back/ask me for a second, but he (‘he’ really being ten ‘he’s) never does. What are some tell-tale signs of “he is just not that into […] Read more…
What’s Your Definition of Failure?
“Define failure for yourself or someone else will define it for you.” – J.K. Rowling This quote was brought up by a woman who attended one of my 7×7 Mentorship Salons. It led to a discussion about the definition of failure. Here’s what some 40-somethings had to say: “The scripts in America are anti-failure. […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something (78)
Herewith, three “gifts” one 40-something woman would give a 20-something if she were a “Forty-Godmother”. What are yours? 1. Don’t wait for fate to tell you the right answer. Make mistakes and find your lucky breaks…and you will find your own direction. I love the saying..luck is where preparation meets opportunity. I’d put the emphasis […] Read more…
20-Somethings Want to Know: Is A Fight Still A Fight After I Do?
Okay so we’ve gotten over the fairy tale that everything is perfect after the wedding…but what to expect? One 20-something who wrote in wants to know if fights are different after the commitment. The big difference about being married is that when you have a fight, you can’t just say forget this. I’m outta here. […] Read more…