Oh, my body, my body, my sweet girl. The relationship between my body and me has been a rocky one almost all of my life. I remember in college hearing my dance teacher say, “Your body is your temple, treat it that way.” I didn’t get it. I mean, I understood intellectually what she ... read more

When you become a parent, it’s not all about you anymore. Thankfully! A new level of awareness and responsibility springs forth, a powerful concern for another’s well-being. For me, having two young daughters has not only expanded my access to joy and deepened my sense of gratitude, but ... read more

It was not until I had my two daughters that I felt the full impact of our relationship with modern day media. As if a veil was lifted, or a window shattered, I was suddenly aware of the immense challenges young people face today. I’m discovering that without significant “protective measures”,... read more

 A Conversation with Nicole Marett, Founder of Radiant Cosmetics To most, the beauty industry is filled with nothing but shallowness. Controversies like excessive Photoshopping of celebrities in major fashion campaigns and schools pressuring young girls to start using make-up at earlier ages (I’m... read more

“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou I can’t remember the first time I looked in the mirror. That is, when I reached the realization that I had a physical ‘self’.
 Up until then, I was... read more

A close friend of mine from graduate school was in town over the weekend – someone I hadn’t seen since I was mid-way through my pregnancy.  As we briskly walked toward each other, arms outstretched, brimming with wild enthusiasm about our long overdue rendezvous, Amalia blurts out from ... read more