When I found out Pablo Escobar’s 24 room mansion was now taking reservations, it quickly inched up my Tulum “to-do” list….

Being swept away in the waves of Tulum’s famous turquoise beaches and exploring the well-preserved ancient Mayan ruins I eagerly embraced the way I was choosing to lean in as the world is experiencing a massive shift….

Some men hear women empowerment and instantly think, anti-men and that is so far from the reality for me. What better woman to have in your corner than a woman who lives up to her own actions? While I unapologetically embrace my feminine energy, I wouldn’t be who I am today without the men who had my back since childhood and continue to support me as a woman. It takes a strong man to accept somebody else’s children and step up to the plate that another man left on the table……..

It’s that time of year when you gaze up at the sunny blue sky, inhale the remnants of summer wafting through the autumn air and seek out the best places to get your sunflower fix before the season is over. The end of summer and the beginning of fall, I celebrated my first sunflower season with an instant “happy boost” at Von Thun Farms’ pretty field of blooms…..

Deeply immersed in the COVID-19 pandemic and a hurricane known as Isaias creeping up the Northeast coastline, I found the perfect refuge when I was invited to stay at a friend’s beach front home overlooking Lake Michigan. And it was no coincidence that I was working on my “Pink Girl’s Run The World” book. Michigan’s beauty goes beyond the big cities…….

Influenced by the Kentucky Derby, it felt so good to finally check horseback riding off of my bucket list 4 years ago. The Kentucky Derby prides itself on being a time-honored American tradition about bringing people together. The Triple Crown race that was postponed from the first Saturday in May is now rescheduled to be held without spectators on 9/5/20. Just in time for the Derby, read all about Millstone Riding Club owner, training and riding instructor; Anne Butler in my latest PGRW interview…..

Extra Is My Ordinary founder, Donna Hendricks, was my table leader at the Diner en Blanc 2019 event. When she reached out to me with the idea to host a Global Virtual Pop-Up Brunch experience in August, I jumped at the opportunity. We secured an on-site location under a gazebo in Jersey City’s historic Hamilton Park that was limited to 12 attendees with tables placed 6 feet apart…..

I have travelled to France, but never had the opportunity to visit the town of Grasse tucked away in the hills north of Cannes on the French Riviera. You can’t help but to look forward to being seduced by the “Routes de la Lavande” when wandering the purple hued fields is 1 of the top 10 things to do in Grasse. While my Summer 2020 Provence dreams were postponed by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am excited about stumbling upon Boyne City Michigan’s Lavender Hill Farm….

People gravitate to Charleston, SC for a lot of reasons: its charming southern restaurants, proximity to the beach, swanky bars and historic homes that line the Battery.  One long summer weekend in 2017, I decided to go on a Girls’ Trip to the birthplace of shrimp & grits to soak up all the southern charm that the city had to offer…..

As an avid traveler I have grown to appreciate how our nails differentiate a hand from one country to the next. I couldn’t help but notice the negative space nail designs on a trip to South Africa, the sticker nail art on hands that peaked through carefully covered arms during a Pink Girls Run The World to the UAE…….

On April 25, 2019 I started the “Pink Girls Run The World (PGRW)” blog with my first post titled “The Original Pink Girl: Where There Is A Woman There Is Magic.” A home for all of my travel thoughts and adventures, I kicked off my 2019 birthday with a party celebrating…

Getting hundreds of people off of their couches, NYC’s ice cream “Barlour” teamed up with Rosé Mansion (click here to read about my visit to Rosé Mansion) to create a “rosé all day” virtual cocktail party happy hour on IG Live that included everything that you need to make the most delicious rosé infused ice cream drinks. My hand delivered kit included……

Understanding your own personal coping strategies becomes that much more imperative when your whole life is changed in an instant during a pandemic.   For many people, waking up and physically going into work was a part of that daily routine.  I recently organized a “Ladies Who Virtual Brunch” event on IG Live, as a way to stay connected and create a positive space where we can pour inspiration into one another….

As a part of our ongoing celebration of women who create changes in the world that inspire and empower other women, I had a virtual chat with Stuyvesant Champagne founder, Marvina Robinson (named after the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood in Brooklyn where she grew up)……

Thanks to video conferencing platforms like Zoom, I don’t have to completely give up my favorite leisurely weekend past times during the current “stay-at-home” order. I loved how our virtual brunch provided a forum where we could step away from the conversation about COVID-19 and dedicate an hour to talk about regular life….

With things rapidly changing from one day to the next, one thing that has remained constant is my gratitude for being
able to travel the world with a phenomenal group of amazing women. I understand that certainty is natural to humans with most of us wanting to know when something is happening immediately. I’m choosing to focus on gratitude, meditation and my task list….