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The Dilemma

Have you watched "Social Dilemma" on Netflix yet?  I, honestly, was avoiding it.  My entire business model is based in social media and engagement, so watching a documentary intended to scare the shit out of every social media user held NO interest for me. Even with everyone starting to talk about it,
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BEAUTY BLOG MOXIE

It’s all about the brows

I had great eyebrows in the 1980's.  Actually, we all did.  Gen X had the gift of Brooke Shields to lead us away from the tweezers.  The generation ahead of us, the boomers, had to undo the Twiggy trend as adults. And then, the late 90's happened.  It seems like every 20
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BLOG MOXIE

More Love. More Life. More Joy.

So we are in month 7 of COVID now, right?  Losing your mind yet? Y'all haven't heard much from me lately and there's a reason for that...I'm just unfocused.  The irony of the 2020 vision stuff is real.  We are in total upheaval and feeling struggle in our own ways. I am
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BLOG FASHION MOXIE

Who Do You Think You Are?

"Who does she think she is?" I used to have a friend who would say those words almost every time we were out together.  I would turn to look at the offender and it was typically a woman who was walking confidently to another table, likely well-dressed and offering a huge smile
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Fashion at a “Certain Age”

Get ready for some language and truth serving. When I turned 50 in February (and let's be honest, also at age 40 ten years ago, and maybe even like age 15, 35 years ago), there were all these RULES about how we should dress as "well-seasoned" women.  Many of these rules were,
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Leveling up in Liminal Space

About a year ago, I wrote a post about grief called "The Space in Between." Six months into the journey, I recognized that I was preparing our family for the major milestones with such fervor that they became less difficult for me--I had a job, and event, something OTHER upon which to
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BLOG MOXIE

What’s this ENNEAGRAM Everyone is Talking About?

Almost two years ago, a friend introduced me to the enneagram. The enneagram is a personality typography.  The enneagram is based off an ancient philosophy that there are nine distinct personality types, and is a very in-depth study of each of them. I became OBSESSED!  I found out from taking the RHETI
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Podcasts with some Peace

I have the pleasure of working in a group with some truly dynamic women.  Each entrepreneurs, we hold each other accountable to our goals. One of the women in my group is Donna Pinter.  She is a supremely talented artist, yet she also is a Reiki master, empath, and energy healer. During
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I Got Dressed Today! #goals from pandemic

finally busted out the cutest top from The Loveliest This post has a slightly different format--FAUX journal.  I'm paraphrasing my mood, week to week.  I don't think I'm much different than anyone else, and hope it will resonate. March was hard.  Like really, really hard.  A total rollercoaster, I think we have
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BLOG MOXIE

It’s my birthday. Again. Still?

Did you think the birthday celebrations ended with Jubilee?  Heck no, but this one is different.   MOXIE MAMA IS 3 YEARS OLD TODAY! MORE CELEBRATIONS! When I started this three years ago, I was TERRIFIED!  Putting myself out there was scary.  To be honest, I still smile when I know someone
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Leading with Empathy–new podcast

I had the true privilege to interview my virtual mentor (and dare I say now, new friend) Riaz Patel recently. An odd connection on twitter led to some great conversations and ultimately, Moxie Mama itself. On the eve of Moxie Mama's 3rd birthday, I am happy to share this fantastic conversation about
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BLOG MOXIE

Musings on Menopause (this one is for the ladies…)

It's all fun and games until something bites you in the ass. I am LOVING this whole being 50 thing.  This weekend is a fun celebration, complete with crowns (jubilee IS a party fit for a queen, after all), I have friends visiting, I love who I am, what I stand for,
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BLOG MOXIE

It’s Our Jubilee, Bitches….

You...hey you! The strong and beautiful woman there. You seem anxious. Maybe a little sad Are you turning 50? That’s fabulous!  Yay, YOU! You say you feel tired, old? Less attractive?  Maybe a little scared for this next phase? Yeah, I know. Back when we were young and gravity had nothing on
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On Throat Punches, Midlife, and Peeing Alone

Several years ago, my mom sent me a book.  I am not a violent person, but would often use an expression of throat punching, so my mom sent me this book. As I read, I laughed until I snorted.  I began following the author, Jen Mann, on social media for my daily
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Surviving a Serial Killer

This is my friend Kathy--isn't she cute? You'd never know what a badass she is... 42 years ago, on January 14, 1978, an unknown man broke into the Chi Omega sorority house at Florida State University.  With a log from their wood pile in hand, he crept upstairs and proceeded to murder
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BLOG MOXIE

The Roaring 20’s and My Words for Them…

Three words for the year. This year, I'm keeping them in verb state and present tense. This seems oddly specific, I am sure, but in the  past few years keeping PRESENT has been my hardest challenge.  I get distracted by shiny things, the promise of tomorrow, the future, the WHAT IFS.  The
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BLOG HOLIDAY

A LUMAZE-ing Holiday Spectacular

If you have been waiting for holiday shopping guides from me, my apologies.  I will have one coming--gifts of wellness, experience, and self care--but what I needed this season more than anything was some FUN and sparkly things to do. Pittsburgh has LOTS of great holiday treats.  From the ice skating and
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How Are You? That Heavy Holiday Question…

Mood. It's been quiet here.  The holiday gift guides remain in draft mode. Cards unsent, gifts unwrapped.  I'll get there.  The biggest gift this year is GRACE. The house is decorated because #weneedalittlechristmas to be honest.  So "how are you" is a loaded question.  For those who have asked, and those who
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MOXIE PODCAST

Thrival Stories

The quote above was posted on the Facebook wall of Teresa Lancaster--attorney, advocate, and survivor of horrific abuse. Teresa's is not a story of simple survival--it is THRIVAL.  A sort of made-up word, Urban Dictionary defines it as an adjective for looking beyond your soul into the deepness of society's problems; sacrificing
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Part 2 of my chat with Steve…

Finishing up my conversation with NYT Bestselling author and film director, Stephen Chbosky.  A follow up to "Perks of Being a Wallflower" and some celebrity chat... Check out Part one while you're here.... You can order "Imaginary Friend"  HERE and "Perks" 20th anniversary edition HERE Listen to the newest episode above, or catch
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