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Blogger Gone Live: A Farewell Message

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:17:00 +0000

I've been doing a lot of research (both in the books/online and inside my own self) around the concept of simplifying my life, and the more I learn, the less I need. Have you ever felt boxed in or cluttered? I don't mean in the sense of physical clutter either; I'm talking about getting a glimpse of the reality that you'd accumulated a bunch of internal stuff that you hadn't made time to assess in order to shed or discard the parts that no longer fit who you'd become. 2011 has brought...

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"Shut Up, Kid!" ...and other lessons in parenting

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:58:00 +0000

I've been a mother for less than 8 years, and sometimes it seems like I learn less about "mothering", and more about basic relationship management as my journey continues. This video is about a critical point in my parenting journey. A point where I had the option to choose between Nurture and Necessity; ultimately to find out that they can be one in the same. I learned that I can choose to console myself in my long-term goal, rather than quell my stomach flip-flops with delusions of...

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Confessions from A Stolen Woman

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:42:00 +0000

We love, we nurture, we defend, we inspire... We commit, we engage, we concoct, we soothe We altar states of mind, we solve mysteries and enhance moods In all of this, we women take pride But in all of that, we women also hide Sliding swiftly behind curtains that used to dance in our honor Pinning badges on our bare breasts that read, "Remember Me, Please." We conjur up selfless Great-grand everythings, and tell ourselves that they did it, so we should too. We're I-snatchers,...

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Father's Day Gift Ideas, Anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:49:00 +0000

Both our daughters are daddy's girls. I used to be all no-they-didn't about it, but now I'm appreciative of the relationship they have with a man who can show them what to expect when they start...gulp/sigh/shiver...dating. This year, Father's Day is June 19th (write that down if you're like me and never remember). Kris and I aren't much for holiday's that some person made up, so we tend to reserve gift exchanges for anniversaries and birthdays, since we know how those particular days...

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How Not To Be Fear's Bitch!

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:54:00 +0000

*I originally focused this on my Life Design focused site, but then I thought, da hell--how can I leave out my original, forever always homies!* By this time tomorrow, I'll have already risen with the intention to spread my live speaking wings at the Miami Convention Center for SheCon. I feel so good about this opportunity, but perhaps equally important is the fact that I get to practice my Life Design strategies by addressing some pretty heavy fear points! ---FEAR POINT #ONE: There...

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Little Goddesses in Bloom

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Thu, 19 May 2011 04:46:00 +0000

Our youngest, Sage-Niambi, is such a girlie-girl. I don't even know where she gets it, but I give her five years max before she's hosting retreats on harnessing Inner Goddess Power. She made her own necklace at a jewelry-making party a few years ago, and apparently, the joy of that feeling never went away. (Shout out to fly photographer, Denene!) On a recent trip to New York, Sage fell in love with a studded kitten necklace while perusing isles in China Town. If we didn't give her a...

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Guilt-free Flyness Hot Dresses To Match

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Tue, 17 May 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Shelley, Sauda of MAIA Bey, and moi. Photo by CreativeSoulPhoto.com Life has really sped up over her in this particular Execumama's world, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm appreciative of Creator's light in me, and I have no intentions of dimming or dumbing down my light/time on this planet! This year, I'm traipsing around the universe leading conversations about what I call Life Juice. This includes my Life Design practice and all the facets therein: womanhood, motherhood,...

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Project Wreck-a-Shoe: Starring My Oldest Daughter

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:16:00 +0000

I've figured it out! Our oldest daughter eats her lunch en route to school in the mornings, then nibbles on her shoes during lunch time! Why else would her shoes look like someone with a craving for rubber and glue took to those bad boys and had a yummy snack?! When Marley was younger, I used to buy cutsie, inexpensive shoes that she only wore when we went to the park or she was jetting around our yard. Apparently though, once they hit the 6-year old mark, either they: a)...

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DreamWorks' THE HELP: Yep, I'll See That!

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Fri, 06 May 2011 20:41:00 +0000

The Help is one movie I'll definitely be front and center to watch. ...because my paternal grandmother was "the help" for many years ...because I've experiences the nausea of working for people who saw me as "less than" ...because Viola Davis is in it, and she is The Truth! The official word: Based on one of the most talked about books in years and a #1 New York Times best-selling phenomenon, “The Help” stars Emma Stone (“Easy A”) as Skeeter, Academy...

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Mommy Guilt? No, thank you!

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:43:00 +0000

I knew it would happen when I stopped hiding behind my laptop and starting BEING me. Doesn't make it any easier, though. I'm going to miss Sage's class picnic because I'll be out of town on brownies business. I always thought taking business trips as an entrepreneur would be so fancy, you know? "Oh, I'm flying out to New York, but I'll be back in four days! Tah, daahlings! *Kiss right cheek. Kiss left cheek. Put on Jackie Onassis shades. Traipse off all fly and whatnot.* This was...

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Disney Store Opening at Perimeter Mall

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:36:00 +0000

Here's what I got in my email... You’re invited! The newly designed interactive Disney Store @ Perimeter Mall is hosting an exclusive “Media Day” event on Tuesday, March 29 from 12:00PM – 7:00PM. *Press are welcome to bring their kids for a special tour of the Disney Store’s new interactive features including the Disney Store Theatre, the Disney Princess Castle with Magic Mirrors and the CARS branded Ridemakerz experience. *** Each family will receive a special Disney Store...

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Why Husbands Are Allergic To Doing Laundry

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0000

...wait--this just in--our husbands CAN do laundry! It's just that we haven't expressed the necessity of their assistant in this frikkin annoying key task in the weekly running of our household. My homie and fellow Execumama, Denene of MyBrownBaby and are have launched Honey Do: The Web Series to inspire the conversations that just might get us some help in the home. Of course, there's humor involved, but let's remember that these "little things" can lead to big issues in our...

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Knock Knock’s Playtime Pads for Kids: A guest post from Marley

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:08:00 +0000

Hi this is Marley. I'm doing what my mom calls a guest post. I'm typing this myself and everything! Cool right? I'm writing to tell you about the cool notepads my mom got from a company named Knock Knock to test them and see what Sage and I think of the pads. One of the pads I got is called,"How I Feel." It's a very good set-up. I haven't actully filled out any sheets yet. I think it is a very good idea. It's kind of a feelings organizer. I think children will have fun filling out the...

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Spa Time: Just in time for Springtime!!

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:47:00 +0000

Spa Week 2011 is already in full swing, even though technically, it doesn't start until April 11th. From March 21-27, 2011, get ½ price OR flat-rate $50 deals on spa, beauty, wellness, an fitness services at more than 500 locations across the country!! If you're in my neck o' da woods, click here for metro Atlanta deals. It’s all part of National Wellness Week, a nationwide event during the first week of spring aimed at inspiring people to get our happier/healthier selves in...

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Spa Week 2011: Count Me In!

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 16:48:00 +0000

I seldom skimp on taking care of me, and I'm particularly proud of that because I'm a self-employed, married, double-girl-raising mama, so it would be very easy to leave Self out of the equation! I exercise often sometimes, I meditate and pray daily, and I am quick to tell my daughters to back off, because Mama needs a moment -- just kidding (actually, I'm dead serious). Last Thursday, I took another opportunity to pay attention to myself, and it came in the form of an absolutely divine...

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Why Entrepreneurship and Parenthood Give Me Happy Dance Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:34:00 +0000

As if I needed another "justifier" for why I gladly ride the Wave of Awesomeness that is working for myself. Is it challenging at times? Yeppers! Do I second-guess the decision? For the first three years, yep, I sure did! But now, this stuff right hey-yure makes it all worthwhile! Pick up awesome birthday kid from school right before she gets on the bus. Pick up other, equally awesome kid from pre-k and head out for hot chocolates, boisterous laughter, and window shopping on a...

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Promoting me while serving you

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 02:55:00 +0000

I've never sold an Execumama-related promotional item in my not-so-long-legged life! Why? Because I'm scared, duh! I'm scared about coming off like a pushy salesperson. I'm scared about investing money in a set of items that won't sell. I'm scared that I won't be able to afford the fanciness I really want, and will instead have to settle for lameness, which is NOT an option. But, as Creator would have it, I've worked through those fears (#ForTheMostPart), and come June 11th, when I'll be in...

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Choosing a Family Environment of Life By Design

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:58:00 +0000

She had me at immigrant parents. Then she grabbed me again when she talked about working multiple jobs in college and being a certified workaholic, and knowing that I didn't want that same workaholic philosophy to be transferred to my children. My friend Christine Martinello is a best-selling author, international speaker, and most importantly, a great mother/woman. She and I talked over lunch last week about how to honor our unique Life Design, and to consistently convey that message...

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Event-Planning With Personality

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:11:00 +0000

Okay, Execumamas--what's on your event agenda for the next few months? I'm so proud of my blogpreneur homies, because I'm seeing interesting events popping up all over the place, and they're being produced, hosted, and promoted by US!! #Score! @AndreaAmir and friends are bringing us The Mini Bloggers Retreat @TarynP is bringing us the Business Bootcamp for Wonder Women Don't you just LOVE it! We have our experiences, we learn and connect, then instead of hoarding...

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Managing My Purpose|Nurturing My Missions

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:51:00 +0000

Marley & Sage at Hope Gardens. Kingston, JA, November, 2010 I held my oldest daughter and cried happily as she knowingly released me from my worst fear... "Mommy, you don't have to try, you're a natural at it. I think you and daddy have been doing a much better job at managing your time with your work and with being me and Sage's mommy and daddy. Don't be worried, you're doing fine!" ~Marley A. Richards, Age 6 and three-quarters. Permission to SHIFT: Granted! So,...

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Women-owned Businesses and Retail Details

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Hi, Execumamas! I received this information today, and since I know many of you have excellent products that I should be able to walk into the closest retail store and pick up, I'm passing it on to you. ============= Currently, Macy’s is accepting applications for its newly crafted vendor development program. The Workshop at Macy’s is a comprehensive week-long training course set to start in the spring for up to 20 participants. Free to those selected to participate, classes will...

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Children and Money: The "Earn My Keep" philosophy

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:10:00 +0000

Quick! Tell me a fun way to teach my children about money, work, and the value of time well spent! Like many of our fellow parents, Kris and I do our best to use everyday examples to convey the importance of paying attention to energy--particularly the energies of time and money. Also like many of our fellow parents, we're always open for new insight on how to illustrate the idea of identifying needs and turning them into possible sources of income. To be clear, Kris and I do not...

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On Marriage, Divorce, and Delusions of Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:46:00 +0000

Kris & Me. 11.2010. Photo by Glenn Glasser Girl meets guy. Girl falls in love with guy. Girl and guy get married. Girl and guy have beautiful babies. Girl and guy live happily ever a... SCRATCH THAT... Girl is no longer amused by guy's "endearing" traits. Guy is no longer turned on by girl's "spunk". Girl and guy realize parenting can be extremely stressful (duh!) Girl and guy trip over each other's personalities more often than before. Girl and guy try to work it out and...

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Ode To The Mamas!

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Tuesday already, huh?! I know my fellow Execumamas are busy raising amazing babies... keeping our homes (somewhat) in order... catering to our families' nutritional needs... keeping our significant others smiling--or in the case of my single Execumamas, embracing ourselves just as we are, and not feeling that we need a life partner to be validated... blogging our butts off... reminding ourselves to practice self love... (image credit) and so much...

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Our Daughters, Their Friends, and "Beyond Scared Straight"

noreply@blogger.com (Execumama) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:00:00 +0000

I was a girl once, and now I'm raising two girls, who have friends that are also girls, and um...some girls—hell, most girls—aren't made of sugar and spice. Like every other mother, I fully intend to raise responsible, conscionable, morally sound women. However, they get to choose who and how they will be, and sometimes, we choose to act like outside of the ways we know will serve us best. Click here for a 30-minute snippet of A&E's Beyond Scared Straight. It makes my blood boil to...

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