Watching "Joy Joy Nails," written and directed by Filmmaker Joey Ally makes you uncomfortable. Like nails slowly tapping a table, it gets your attention. An official selection at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival, the film highlights the untold truth, abysmal pay, racism and sometimes violence that women endure in the roughly 2,000 nail salons across New York,
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Welcome to my blog
When it comes to reinventing yourself, I’ve been there. A lot! Throughout my life I’ve launched multiple successful businesses, found the love of my life, become a parent and grandparent, and learned how to truly embrace the passion and purpose it takes to keep going. There were a
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Menopause Does not Mean Pushing the “Pause Button” on Enjoying Sex
According to a national study on sex conducted by Indiana University's Center for Sexual Health Promotion "Many older adults continue to have active pleasurable sex lives, reporting a range of different behaviors and partner types."
The same study reported that 46 percent of men and 33 percent of women over 70 report that they masturbate, and 43 percent of
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How To Boost the SHEconomy: March 21- Fearless Fabulous You!
In college I studied economics as part of my major, and I hated it! I just couldn't wrap my head around discussing business calculations using the term "widgets." I'd tell my professor, "Let's speak a language I can relate to, like shoes instead of widgets."
In 1989, without having taken a single business course, I launched
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A Black Belt Expert Offers Tips on Women’s Self Defense- Fearless Fabulous You! Feb 29
Nearly 5.3 million incidents of domestic violence occur among US women aged 18 years and older, with 3.2 million occurring among men. Every two minutes, an American is sexually assaulted.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, an estimated 91% of the victims of rape and sexual assault are female and 9% are male. Nearly 99% of the offenders they
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This Diamond is Priceless- Meet Humanitarian Wendy Diamond Feb 1- Fearless Fabulous You!
Some women want diamonds. But this Diamond shares her sparkle to help women....and animals...and veterans. This Diamond shares her brilliant energy from a life driven by purpose and commitment to making a difference.
She's beautiful, bright and funny. I am proud to call her my friend,
When I first met Wendy Diamond in
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Antidepressents and Pregnancy- What You Need To Know- Feb 1- Fearless Fabulous You
Women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and who experience symptoms of anxiety or depression should think twice about taking prescription antidepressants due to ongoing concerns about potential birth defects associated with these medications.
An estimated 15% of women in their reproductive years take antidepressants. Depression, a debilitating condition, affects 30% of women between 18 and 44
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She’s Helping To Change the Way Society Looks at Aging- January 4- Fearless Fabulous You!
Having recently celebrated my birthday, the topic of aging gracefully and in good health is top of mind. I'm a big believer that those whose attitude remain young at heart will age less and remain ageless. In many Asian societies, senior citizens are valued. But in other parts of the world the emphasis is on
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This Diamond Brings Sparkle to the Lives of Women and Animals- Dec 21 -Fearless Fabulous You!
When I first met Wendy Diamond in the mid 1990s we connected instantly. I was running my eponymous public relations firm, and she was launching a cookbook entitled "A Musical Feast." This brunette bundle of energy with the blue-green magnetic eyes had managed to secure recipes from everyone who mattered in the music business, from
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Turn Holiday Fear into Holiday Cheer
Given the number of emails filling my inbox and TV segments about dealing with holiday stress I have to wonder, “Has holiday fear overtaken holiday cheer?”
Are we so stressed over wrapping up the year in a nice package and getting it all done in time that we don’t have time to really enjoy
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