It's that time of year: Flowers are flourishing and you can capture them at their peak bloom times now in the DC area. Here’s where to go, and when. Which one of these gardens will you be headed to first? Most allow you to enjoy picnics on their grounds and/or take flowers home with you…
Read MoreValentine’s/Galentine’s is around the corner! Here are 8 unique DC restaurant experiences and activities that you, your partner, and/or your Galentine will remember for years to come! From scrumptious sips + bites in stunning atmospheres to renewing your vows to luxury gifts to painting-the-town-red… there’s something unique for you to do in the DC area.
Read MoreSaks Fifth Avenue today celebrates the launch of its holiday campaign in support of the Obama Foundation's Girls Opportunity Alliance. The campaign kicks off with the unveiling of Saks Fifth Avenue's iconic holiday window display and ten-story-tall theatrical light show at its New York flagship, featuring a special appearance by former First Lady…
Read MoreIn September 1991, my mom, who spoke no English, brought me from China to Illinois to reunite with my father. At five-and-a-half, I was in complete awe of the new experience and “meeting” my father for the first time— and equally oblivious to what this change would mean for my future. Exactly thirty years ago to the month, the dichotomy of what was to be the rest of my life began…
Read MoreWashington, D.C. and its surrounding metropolitan areas have so many locations to take amazing photographs. Whether taking them with your phone or via a professional photographer, here are 5 easy-to-find locations in the DC area that I recommend.
Read MoreNational Landing transformed the park at 101 12th Street, Arlington VA! Now you'll find colorful, summer-themed displays, and Instagrammable work-from-anywhere essentials like WiFi, standing desks, and more for a completely FREE go-to summer destination.
Read MoreFeeling safe when I'm out and about is my #1 concern-- whether I'm alone or with my daughter, husband, and/or BFFs-- SoSecure helps me to feel safer. SoSecure is a mobile app by ADT Security that helps me discreetly contact ADT so they can call 911 for me if I'm feeling unsafe. This app gives me peace of mind as I'm out and about. When you…
Read MoreIt isn't uncommon for students to dive headfirst into a degree and then move into a related career without giving much thought to other career paths. That is, not until they have worked for a few years and realized that they aren't really suited to or happy with the job. If this feels too familiar…
Read MoreSaying thank-you doesn’t have to be “hard”. Here are 3 classic ways, as a reminder, for you to show someone your appreciation. I’ll share some innovative ideas with you also as well but, for now, here are the three classic ways with variations.
Read MoreI ask my clients/friends/colleagues to plan in small batches first. On a weekly basis, sit down for about 10 minutes, make a list of what your goals are, re-evaluate them each week, think about what makes you feel the way you want to feel (aka “what makes you come alive”)…
Read MoreWorking from home has been a much-touted way of working since technology has made it possible, and its virtues have only increased in this, the age of social distancing. However, if you’re new to remote work, you may find that it’s also rife with challenges. Fear not, though, as there are ways to make this transition easy for you. Here are the things you should focus on.
Read MoreI stand in solidarity with the Black community against racism, hate, and injustice— and I know you do, too. You may have even said to yourself, “…but I’m not racist”. It’s not enough to be "not racist” anymore. We need to be actively anti-racist. As Will Smith so perfectly stated, “Racism isn’t getting worse, it’s getting filmed.” It’s 2020, we’re here, and now we (the people) need to do anything we can to be anti-racist…
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