I Gave Myself the Day Off
Last week was a roller coaster of sorts, and by Saturday night around 10 pm, I was officially spent. I am fairly indefatigable, and usually build in plenty of time to regroup, so for me to get to that level …
Q&A with Amanda Jones, Pet Photographer/Artist Extraordinaire
Now and then, I interview individuals who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and happiness. We …
My Father's Day Tribute in this Sunday's San Francisco Chronicle
I’ve been thinking about this story for many years, because it is a story that thread throughout my childhood and young adult years. I could never quite find the words to make it work or give it justice, but a …
Lessons from My Father
Last week, my sister and I received a group text from our father asking, “Do you have any plans for June 15?” By now, we are both smarter than his not-so-subtle reminders, and replied with some version of “It’s Father’s …
What I Learned In Washington DC
Last week, I traveled to Washington DC (and more specifically, the University of Maryland – College Park) to present at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. Boy, was I impressed. Over 900 young women from all over the …
Myth of the Perfect Girl is A Mighty Girl Pick of the Day!
Sometimes, life throws you surprises. Hopefully, more of the surprises are of the happy variety, of course – like a few days ago, when I got home from dinner with a friend (at local kitchen and wine merchant in SF, …
Changing the Teen Lingerie Scene: My Q&A with Yellowberry Founder Megan Grassell
Now and then, I interview teens and adults who have done something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they have pursued a particular interest, started a non-profit or business venture, written a book, or somehow or other paved their own …
NYC Event June 18th on The Culture of Perfectionism: Understanding and Overcoming the Unique Stress of Our High Stress, High Impact World
When I wrote my second book, The Myth of the Perfect Girl, I interviewed many pre-teens, teens and young adult women on the particular challenges of today’s world. I also benefited from having over a decade of experience working …
A Camp Career : Q&A with Britton Bitterman, Co-Director of Camp Watitoh
Now and then, I interview individuals who are doing something interesting, inspiring, and entrepreneurial – whether they are pursuing a particular interest, starting a non-profit or business venture, or somehow paved their own way to personal success and happiness. We …
At National Conference for College Student Women Leaders – Overcoming the Perfect Girl Myth
I’ve presented this workshop on Overcoming the Perfect Girl Myth: How to Overcome Pressures to Conform and Define Success on Your Own Terms to college women from around the United States, and it stems from some of the work in …
