Binge Eating Disorder
Speaking of Health A Sensitive Topic That Is Often Overlooked, Binge Eating Disorder By Marina Gavric, Health & Fitness Trainingwww.marinagavric.com A sensitive topic that is often overlooked, Binge Eating Disorder, is said to be one of the most under-diagnosed and under-treated eating disorders. It affects men and women alike, where generally some have gone through a traumatic life experience, in which food was the solution. After years and decades, these..
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A Seasoned Veteran, She Has Been Selling Residential Real Estate for over 30 Years. Meet Broker Associate Hill & Co. Stephanie Ahlberg
Q: How long have you been in the Real Estate business?SA: I have been a full time Realtor since 1980 Q: What designations or certifications do you hold?SA: I am a licensed Real Estate Broker (vs just sales person) Q: What percentage of your clients are buyers vs. sellers?SA: It varies from year to year but averages out to about 50/50. However, this year is heavily sellers. Q: Do you think people buying in Real Estate look at their home purchase more as..
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She Works with Women to Build a Firm Foundation with Health, Stress Management, & Anxiety Reduction. Meet Success Coach, Business Consultant & Speaker, Holly Jean Jackson
Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you? HJ: My career path has taken an unconventional path. When I left High School, I was in pursuit of a music performance degree. I ended up minoring in music instead to pursue other passions.After attending a semester at American University and completing an internship in pro bono law, I decided that law school wasn’t the best fit for me. I graduated from Elmhurst College with honors in..
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Compassion, Understanding & Knowledge: A Proactive Approach to Law Meet Silicon Valley Attorney, Lydia E. Hsu
Q: When did you know you would pursue a career in the legal field?LH: My mother always told me when I was a child that I should be an attorney. Interesting enough, I left for college thinking I would be pursuing a career in music and theater. It wasn’t until I was in college that I became interested in the legal field and picked up a minor in law. Q: Why did you decide on Family Law as your area of expertise?LH: After I graduated from college, I applied to..
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An Interview with Real Esate Professional, Quirina Buchwald
Q: How long have you been in the Real Estate business?QB: I've been in the business almost 8years Q: What geographic areas and types of properties do you handle?QB: The areas and property types I cover vary depending on my clients' needs, but primarily the Peninsula and Single-Family Residences. I've begun to include properties that appeal to Seniors and to Investors. Q: What designations or certifications do you hold?QB: I have a specialty in Senior Res..
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Helping Busy Families Save Time, Money and Stress, An Inerview With Real Estate Professional, Michelle Carr Crowe
Q: How long have you been in the Real Estate business?MCC: It feels like forever because my late mother, Silicon Valley real estate legend Judy Carr, got her real estate license back in 1971. She was in the business for 35 years before she passed away. I’ve “only” had my license since 1985-so 31 years.Q: What geographic areas and types of properties do you handle?MCC: While I’ve sold homes all over Santa Clara County and even to Brentwood and Elk Grove, my..
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Commit to Balance, to Your Fitness Success and to Yourself
Staying committed to an exercise and health plan is not always the simplest task. Breaking bad habits is never easy. “I have tried and tried!” … Yes, I know, I hear this, everyone’s story, all the time! Regardless of what age you may be or at what point you are in your life, men and women, boys and girls … a corporate executive, a student, an employee, a stay-at-home parent … we’re all busy all the time. Please recognize that health & wellness, as well as ..
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An Exclusive Interview With Singer/Songwriter Mira Goto
Q: Were there moments in your career that were pivotal to getting where you are today?MG: Absolutely! I won a songwriting competition with the West Coast Songwriters, and as a direct result, I met Ken Caillat who produced my last album. Ken helped me make immense progress, and breathed life into that project. I'm so grateful for both him and WCS.Q: Share with readers how you stay balanced as a working mom.MG: I'm not sure I'm qualified to answer this quest..
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She Strives to Provide Her Clients Peace of Mind with Legal Strategies Tailored to Their Needs An Experienced & Understanding Attorney Makes All the Difference, Meet Silicon Valley Attorney Kimberly A. Madigan
Q: What was your first job? How did it shape or impact you?KM: At a very young age, I started working in a Sicilian restaurant. I had no prior restaurant experience. The owners were very strict and had high expectations of me. I learned a lot. The most valuable skills I picked up in the restaurant industry over the years were salesmanship and the ability to work under pressure and multi-task, which is also a great skill to have as a working Mom! Q: W..
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A Special Conversation with Senator Dianne Feinstein on Developing Groundbreaking Skills
Q: What advice do you have for young women who want to pursue a career in politics?Senator Feinstein: I really think a woman must do her apprenticeship in this arena. Find out if you have the motivation and the staying power, because it truly is a difficult path. Become active in politics. Become an advocate. Speak out. Earn yourself those credentials. Work as a staffer in Washington or in state or local government. It’s very important that you know whethe..
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An Exclusive Interview With Serial Entrepreneur, CEO & Founder of TruKid Jennifer Adams Bunkers
Q: How did you come up with the inspiration for TruKid?JAB: There was a time where one of my kids used my wrinkle cream but after she mentioned it stung her face, I quickly realized that perhaps my skincare was not suitable for her, although it was a quality product. Therefore, I began to do my research on what was available for kids and started to educate myself on natural and healthy products designed specifically for kids. This is where the idea came fr..
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Want to Advance your Career? Find a Mentor!
By Dr. Frumi Rachel Barr Lux was a top performer. In the 20 years before I met her she was always considered a high potential employee. In her two decades in the IT department of a large financial institution she progressed slowly but steadily through the ranks. If there were a complex problem to resolve –Lux would get it done. And then she got stuck. She couldn’t understand why she was overlooked time and again to achieve a top position. The reason was s..
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Helping Women Get Smarter About Money An Exclusive Interview With Diane Bourdo, CFP®, President, The Humphreys Group
Q: Under your leadership The Humphreys Group recently became a B Corporation. What made you decide to make that change and how does it impact your work?DB: I initially learned about the B Corp certification probably two decades ago and since then aspired to run The Humphreys Group to serve the interests of all stakeholders. I also wanted to recognize and foster the idea (and my belief) that business success is not measured solely by the bottom line. The wo..
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An Exclusive Interview with Jessica Cox, The World’s First Licensed Armless Pilot, & First Armless Black-Belt in The American Taekwondo Association
Jessica is best known for becoming the first armless pilot in aviation history. Her achievement earned her a Guinness World Record medal, invitations from six continents, and featured on TV programs like Ellen, Inside Edition, Fox and Friends, Oprah Winfrey Network, CNN, CBS Evening News, and the BBC. Described as a speaker “no one will ever forget,” she shows audiences around the globe how to inspire enthusiasm and build authentic confidence. With the goa..
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She’s a Celebrated Jazz Artist With Seven Records Released on Her Own Label. An Exclusive Interview With Entire Productions Founder & Chief Experience Designer, Natasha Miller
Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you? NM: I went to college on a full-ride classical violin performance scholarship and thought I'd be a performing artist. Both on violin and as a vocalist. I imagined being on tour and in recording studios mostly. And I did just that for a good part of post-college as I worked a "day job" in advertising and media buying. Q: How do you think female entrepreneurship has evolved over time?..
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The Beautiful Wedding
By Julie Hart Conde My passion is bringing peace, joy and beauty into people’s lives. I especially enjoy doing this for brides and grooms, who often find it overwhelming when planning their wedding. If the multitude of details involved in planning your wedding is starting to get you stressed, below are 8 ways to keep you at peace as you plan one of the most important days in your life. 1. Breathe: When things start to get overwhelming, breathe deep, t..
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