Travel Adventures: Pinewood Social in Nashville

Pinewood Social in Nashville Earlier this spring I had the great opportunity to visit Nashville on The Silver Lining book tour. I hadn’t been there in yeaaaars. It has changed so much!  I cannot say enough about the city. Between the music, food and people…my oh my!  One extra special place is a must-visit restaurant by the… Continue reading Travel Adventures: Pinewood Social in Nashville

The Silver Lining Book Event TOMORROW, May 13th at Lole in Santa Barbara

Calling all Santa Barbara friends! What: The Silver Lining book signing with Elizabeth Messina and moi When: TOMORROW, Tuesday May 13th from 4-7 Where: Lole in Santa Barbara 714 State Street Please come visit, buy books and shop the beautiful Lole collection. Check this out:  they are generously giving 30% of sales to buy books that will be donated… Continue reading The Silver Lining Book Event TOMORROW, May 13th at Lole in Santa Barbara

Los Angeles Business Journal Event Thursday, May 8th!

Los Angeles Business Journal Event On Thursday morning, I am excited & honored to be a speaker at the Los Angeles Business Journal event, the 2014 Women Making a Difference Symposium & Awards  This is the Inaugural Los Angeles Women Making a Difference Symposium and Awards. Building off of the success and popularity of its Women Making… Continue reading Los Angeles Business Journal Event Thursday, May 8th!

Happy Earth Day 2014!

Happy Earth Day! Today, April 22, marks the anniversary of what many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. The idea for Earth Day came to Earth Day founder Gaylord Nelson then a U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, after witnessing the ravages of the 1969 massive oil spill right here in my hometown of Santa Barbara, California.  On… Continue reading Happy Earth Day 2014!

The Silver Lining is on the New York Times Bestseller List 2014!

The Silver Lining is on the New York Times Bestseller List 2014! Today, I am thrilled, honored and humbled to let you know that The Silver Lining is on the New York Times Bestseller list. Ha! When the HOTY (Husband Of The Year) showed it to me, we were at a restaurant and he had the sweetest,… Continue reading The Silver Lining is on the New York Times Bestseller List 2014!

The Silver Lining on Good Morning America!

The Silver Lining on Good Morning America So THIS happened today: an interview on Good Morning America. I am still pinching myself. Here’s how it came about: A few weeks ago I had the great and wonderful opportunity to meet the dear Robin Roberts. And, YES, she is as wonderful as you would imagine her… Continue reading The Silver Lining on Good Morning America!

Refocus

Refocus My dear friend, Kathy Freston (the New York Times bestselling author of The Lean) recently wrote on her daily blog by the same name The Daily Lean (my favorite morning read, by the way!) about refocusing. Ahhhhh, do I ever need this daily reminder.  Not sure about you, but if so, this is a must-read. Hope that you… Continue reading Refocus