Remember growing up and thinking how badass Carmen Cortez was in the 2001 hit Spy Kids? Turns out, the real-life actress who played the role, Alexa PenaVega, has grown into an equally badass woman. Just like all of us, Alexa has had struggles when it comes to health, insecurity, motherhood and more, but one thing she isn’t struggling with today is keeping the conversation real. So, we asked her some rapid-fire questions about herself. Cue the inspiration.
Read Moreit’s spring cleaning season, aka the season of saying you will spring clean and then never getting to it; but lucky for all of us, we are in the year of marie kondo. if you haven’t heard of marie kondo, she is the OG master of tidying up. earlier this year, netflix released a show based on her book, life-changing magic of tidying up, and it has mesmerized the tv-binge-watching world ever since. so, naturally, we *organized* a list of 9 facts about this cleaning queen and her art form of “tidying up”...
Read MoreHealthy living isn’t always easy, but Carolyn Brown sure knows how to help! If you aren’t caught up on our exclusive three-part column with this superwoman nutritionist, get to reading ladies. She has worked with a variety of clients to help them reach their weight and overall health goals, but she does it by implementing healthy changes into your lifestyle, rather than sacrificing your lifestyle for healthy changes… because after all, “you can live a healthy lifestyle without losing a social life.” But, what if work is the one the stealing away your social life? We’ve all had those weeks where we are stressed to the max and working crazy hours, and unfortunately, that can take a huge toll on our health habits. Luckily, Carolyn has some health hacks for when the metaphorical “chill pill” just won’t cut it.
Read Morewe called in a favor to get some advice from the journaling queen herself: katie dalebout
Read MoreICYMI: Superwoman nutritionist Carolyn Brown is giving us her sagely advice on all things healthy living in a three-part column exclusively for the void. Carolyn Brown is a registered dietitian at Foodtrainers in NYC. She has worked with a variety of clients to help them reach their weight and overall health goals, but she does it by implementing healthy changes into your lifestyle, rather than sacrificing your lifestyle for healthy changes because after all, “you can live a healthy lifestyle without losing a social life.”That last part is what CB is focusing on this month: how to balance your health goals with your outgoing lifestyle.
Read MoreJill Martin had to be the ‘Jill’ they were talking about when the phrase “Jill of all trades” was coined. She is a multi-hyphenated, fun-loving, successful, get-it-done kind of gal that doesn’t let anyone put her in a box. Her current resume includes being an Emmy Award-winning television personality and Today Show contributor, a New York Knicks sideline reporter, a New York Times best-selling author, a QVC ambassador, and Creative Director of her own fashion line G.I.L.I. We chatted with Jill about what motivates her professionally and what pushes her to make time for all of the projects and hobbies and people she holds near and dear.
Read MoreThe 61st Annual Grammy Awards are almost here! And while we love a night filled with pushing-the-boundaries fashion and unforgettable music collabs, we’re hyped to the see the number of women nominated for a big award this year. Check out all the noms here!
Read MoreWe know they say to not judge a book by it’s cover, but when we saw this bright red cover with the words The Feminine Revolution boldly jumping out at us, we had to imagine that it was a badass book (turns out we were right!).
Read MoreWith sober-January in full swing, and resolutions possibly starting to wane, we spoke with NYC's hottest and most sought after nutritionist and all around wellness blogger and guru, Carolyn Brown of Foodtrainers about how to keep the bad habits at bay while still enjoying time with your bae to help us get through the winter blahs and to keep our promise to be our best selves…
Read MoreWhy do relationships deteriorate over time? What causes people to disconnect and drift apart? I’m not just talking about intimate relationships between married couples and partners; I’m talking about all relationships. What is causing this epidemic of disconnection? Why can’t we maintain a deep connection with the people in our lives? I’ll tell you why.
Read MoreIf you have an important issue that you need to discuss with a person you’re in a relationship with, BUT you’re worried about how they will react, you’re not alone.
Read MoreAt just 25 years old, Denée Benton not only found her calling as a Tony-nominated actress and singer, but figured out a way to be immensely successful in the arts when she had no roadmap to get her there. Growing up in southern Florida, it wasn't figuring out her passion that was difficult, but it was staying committed to her path that led to her success on Broadway.
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