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I came across a t-shirt recently that said '80% of my brain is song lyrics.’ It made me giggle. I felt SO seen! 😂 Of that 80%, I would venture a guess that the majority are Barry Manilow’s. He did, after all, write the songs that make the whole world sing. In 1976, my whole world revolved around my big sister, Jodi. She’s 3.5 years older, and back then, that age gap was significant. At 7 years old, I did whatever I could to make sure she let me be in her orbit. Whatever

I once hosted a jewelry trunk show at my own house and didn't tell a single guest that I was the one selling the jewelry. Let me explain. In 2008, I signed up to be a Stella & Dot stylist. If that doesn't ring a bell, Stella & Dot was the cooler, sexier cousin of the old-school Tupperware party plan. We called it social selling: gather your friends for a girls night to socialize, sip and shop. Having stepped away from a 20-year career in PR to stay home with my young kids

Many moons ago, I visited the Clinique Counter at the 59th Street Bloomingdale's to purchase a container of their All About Eyes cream. I’d received a sample size as part of a gift-with-purchase promotion, and the marketing tactic clearly worked. I couldn’t have been more than 28 at the time and I distinctly recall the saleswoman commending me on my savviness. “Aren’t you smart to take preventative measures at your age,” she cooed. Oh, how I ate that compliment up. Her

There are no coincidences. You can take that statement however you want. For me, I take it to mean that things, people, ideas come into our lives when we are most receptive. When our awareness is heightened, and most attuned to receiving. That’s when we notice. That’s when we connect the dots. I was on Instagram the other day and landed on a Humans of New York (HONY) reel. I’ve followed the account for years, but hadn’t seen it show up in my feed in ages. Even though I

My sister has an astounding 409 day streak on Wordle. And yet, she cannot seem to crack the code on creating similar success with her daily water intake. Anyone out there relate? I’m sensing many heads nodding. Because mine is, too. While I could never get into a good rhythm with my FitBit, not a day goes by without making sure my Oura Ring is charged and on my finger. Up until recently, I routinely forgot to take my Vitamin D and multivitamin. But for the last few

Every single time you choose your truth – being over performing – you're not just having a good day. You're rewiring. You're building new neural pathways right alongside the chemical changes that are already happening in midlife.

I was scheduled to deliver a talk on a subject I can nerd out on for hours – rewriting the subconscious rules that dictate our lives. I had a specific woman in mind while drafting this presentation. Ambitious. Successful on the outside but struggling on the inside. Pushing up against the boundaries of her current life, but unclear on what’s next. A few days before, while on the phone with the organizer, I learned my audience was decidedly not the woman I was imagining. Ra

From boosting our immunity to reducing stress and inflammation, awe may just be the panacea for what ails us.

Snoop Dog and Martha are together in Milano at the Olympics. I saw them chatting about their experiences on the third hour of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle. They have an undeniable chemistry and I find them delightful to watch in conversation.They project an authentic, unironic friendship built upon a foundation of mutual appreciation, respect, and genuine affection. It had me thinking…where can I find myself a younger (or older) hip BFF – preferably one who is famous and

On a recent trip up to Massachusetts to visit my mom, I caught a ride back to New Jersey with my daughter and her boyfriend – in his car. They graciously offered me the front seat, but I was perfectly content to ride in the back. I’d just started a new audiobook and was eager to get into it. (Side note: If you're not on the Libby app , it’s a game changer for book lovers – highly recommend!) A while into our ride, I hit pause on the story to check where we were. As I loo

Several years back, I reconnected with a former boss. I was at a professional crossroads (again) and actively networking to figure out my next career move. Even though it had been years since I’d worked with them, they offered to create a role for me. Here was my immediate thought: “But I’m not qualified.” One look at my resume would suggest otherwise. 20 years in PR. 12 years as an award winning sales leader, team builder and business mentor. Impressive by most standard

Snuggled on the sofa, steaming cup of coffee in hand, CBS Sunday Morning on the telly – that's as near perfect as it gets. The only thing better? This past weekend's entire show was dedicated to FOOD. From the psychology of comfort foods to the King's Hawaiian origin story to the cultural mashup that resulted in Korean fried chicken, every segment was a winner. But one story had me leaning in closer to the screen: cemetery markers etched with the signature recipes of the

I was making dinner one night last week. I asked Alexa to play some news radio. Instead of going to a ‘just the facts’ station, I ended up listening to pundits discussing the events of the day. I turned it off when my husband got home so we could enjoy a nice meal, review the minutiae of our respective days and ask if the other had seen the funny meme we’d sent. You know, empty-nester stuff. After dinner, we made our way into the den. Sitting quietly, watching TV, I beg

Decluttering, whether we’re talking about closets, careers or life transitions, is really about getting clear on who we are now, while honoring who we’ve been, so we can release what no longer fits without resentment or regret.