Toastmasters International’s Accredited Speaker Program acknowledges members who regularly demonstrate expert public speaking skills. This past week I was thrilled to be accepted as an Accredited Speaker after delivering my speech “‘Til Breath Do Us Part.”
The Accredited Speaker is the highest earned designation from Toastmasters International
for outstanding professional platform speaking, held by only
60 members from the [...]

You’ve got to watch this video clip!  One of the most inspiring, poignant and powerful pieces I have ever seen.  Katie does a remarkable job in bringing her thoughts, words and feelings to life through her poetry.  I think you will agree.
Have a pretty amazing day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6wJl37N9C0

It’s here! Fulled Figured Fashion Week is going on now in NYC! Don’t miss this exciting event hosted by Emme! For more information, visit fffweek.com.
Hope to see you there!

I’ve always loved this weekend as a time to be with family, honor my ancestors and those who have served this country and create a list of fun summer things to do! It’s usually around now that I head back to the Flying Trapeze School here in NYC…:)
Some simple steps to kick off your [...]

Finally…the weather here in NYC has reached beautiful spring temperatures. The trees and flowers are in full bloom. So what are you waiting for? Get outside! Here are three tips to help you soak in Mother Nature.
1 – Hug a tree.  Really. (Or let your hand touch the bark). In NYC no passerby would think [...]

I just read this interesting article at NYTimes.com on size discrimination.  I’ve been in this field for nearly 15 years, and while this is not new information, I am always happy to see it brought to the forefront.
The key reason I initially got involved in the size acceptance community was because of  the discrimination within [...]

I have been a student of Christine Schenk’s for about 9 years. Her work has changed my life and has given me the opportunity to blend her work with the work I do with plus-size women.
She will be teaching an Introductory Course in NYC:
The two-day Introductory Course into the CHRIS-Technique is part of the Basic [...]

Four days sitting and staying in my body from 9am-5pm and beyond. Incredible.
I finished my training last week with my enery body teacher, Christine Schenk. What is most amazing is how peaceful it can be to stay grounded. There is less drama, chaos, and confusion. There seems to be less extreme highs and lows. There [...]

…Or a boa (according to Max Szadek of www.Divabetic.org) or a red hat or a pair of high heels. Whatever the prop, I am confirming it is essential to have one of these fun, fancy, frivolous, frolicsome accessories in your possession!
After celebrating my birthday yesterday with my new tiara, I was reminded that sometimes, life [...]

2010! Now what?!? It seemed so different welcoming in the New Year. I wanted to slide through it and not make such a big deal about it. What was amazing was the incredible full “blue” moon. Magnificent.
It’s taken me a few days to really clarify the New Year without going [...]