How to Do a 4-Strand French Braid on Curly Hair

I’ve seen the 4 Strand French Braid done a bunch of times on straight hair but never on curly hair. For our Curly Hairstyle of the Week, we wanted to give it a try on my daughter’s beautiful curly locks. Items Used: A comb to part the hair An elastic band to secure the hair…

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How Periscope is Changing the Way We Get Our News

There’s no denying that the world we live in has become heavily influenced by social media and live streaming. With the launch of Periscope, I’ve noticed a change in the overall media landscape. I recently attended the Periscope Summit in New York City where Periscope guru, Alex Pettitt discussed some of ways in which Periscope…

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What to Expect at Periscope Summit

I’m on my way to Periscope summit and I’m super excited. I was a little concerned about traffic because of Pope Francis’s visit to the Big Apple, but it looks like the traffic jams will mostly be in midtown and not in Harlem where the Periscope events are being held. To ensure a safe and…

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Kid-Friendly Healthy Smoothie Recipes You’ve Got to Try!

If you ask my kids their drink of choice, they’d say water. For some reason they don’t like juice. But they do enjoy eating fruit and ice pops. We hope you enjoy these healthy juice and smoothie recipes. Kid-Friendly Healthy Smoothie Recipes You’ve Got to Try! Princess has been asking me to make Popsicles, but…

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Best-Selling Author Jackie Collins Dies of Breast Cancer

It was just three months ago when I was asked to interview Jackie Collins at the Hotel Plaza Athenee in New York City. She was promoting her new book, The Santangelos. No one in the room knew that she was battling breast cancer.   I sat down with her to talk about the book, motherhood, and keeping marriage sexy…

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5 Common Networking Mistakes People Make

Many people get hired for jobs just by networking. Putting yourself in a position where you’re able to develop contacts to help further your career is a great example of working smarter and not harder. But, I’ve seen people drop the ball and miss out on opportunities because of networking mistakes. Tweet: Here are 5 common networking…

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6 Misconceptions About the News and Entertainment Industries

Most people think that being in the news and entertainment industries equal fame and fortune among other things, but that’s not always the case. There are a few misconceptions that I’m here to squash. False: If you work in TV, you are rich. True: Contrary to popular believe, you won’t be making a whole lot of money…

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