Imagine living in a world where no one complains, criticizes, or gossips. It may sound impossible but Will Bowen, and those that donate their time to help him, have a vision that it is possible. Will is the founder of AComplaintFreeWorld.org and during this interview he explains how wearing a simple purple wrist band and taking the 21-day challenge can make a positive difference in a person’s quotient of happiness. Are you ready for the challenge?

The sponsor for this show is GoodPoliticsRadio.com, a communication revolution.

Post your comments and questions for Will at LifeStyleYak.Groupsites.com. Go to the discussion area and look for YakBak AComplaintFreeWorld. We’d love to hear from you. If you’ve already taken the 21-day challenge, let us know how you are doing and how it made a difference in your life!

So you’re cruising through the produce center or maybe you’re strolling through your local Farmers Market and the vegetables and fruits look totally awesome. You know they are going to taste the same. But did you know that these delectable goodies are also great for your skin, the canvas for all your stylish clothes? Listen in as Tori Blackhart gives you the lowdown on what is what in the world of veggies and fruits and keep a pencil handy for a couple of super easy and super scrumptious recipes.

Thanks to our sponsor Fashion Bytes, found on WomensStyleNetwork.com.

Don’t forget to go to TwentySomethingYak.Groupsites.com to post your suggestions, comments, questions. And if you have a favorite summer fruit or veggie recipe to share, post it here.

“My sandals are special sandals for discerning feet.” Manolo Blahnik

Ah, summer. What could be more delicious than walking barefoot on the warm sand at the beach or feeling the morning dew clinging to a green lawn? Either way, your feet are on display this summer whether you are barefootin’ it or wearing some of the awesome sandals that are available this season. We’re calling this episode of Twenty-SomethingStyle, “Hot Dawgs & Cool Sandals” and Tori Blackhart will be giving you tips on how to get your dawgs (your feet) looking their best, however you decide to show them off.
Whether you give yourself a

pedicure or go to a professional, your feet and you deserve to be pampered and beautified this summer, so put your best foot forward and listen in as Tori gives you some hot tips for your summertime dawgs.

Visit our community site and Yak Bak at TwentySomethingYak.groupsite.com.  There you’ll find lots more about pedicures, including links to more resources, how-to or informative videos, and so on — for all the podcasts on the TwentySomethingYak.com channel.  Twenty Something Yak.groupsite.com is also YOUR place to Yak Bak by sharing your own tips, favorite fashion brands, ask questions and so on. If you have a topic you’d like us to cover, we’d love to hear from you!

Many thanks to our sponsor today, WomensStyleNetwork.com, one of our sister Fashion channels here in the Yaktivate.com network of channels. We also post their Fashion Byte podcasts on our group site - check out the latest Fashion Bytes for the latest trends.  Click on their Join the Discussion button - you’ll go to their group site and find tons more info.

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Going to the beach and you’ve got your checklist. Beach chair, towel, something cool to drink, a good book to read and your favorite sandals. Think you’re ready? Hold on! Listen in as Tori Blackhart talks about three other things you need whenever, and wherever, the sun’s rays are shining down – sunscreen, a sunhat, and sunglasses. And best of all, Tori gives you tips on how to be stylish at the same time!

Thanks to our sponsor, “Putting the Extraordinary in the Ordinary” with Joy Weston,

Joy Weston, a popular motivational speaker, sought-after Self-esteem coach, and internationally published best-selling author of How an Ordinary Woman Can Have an Extraordinary Life:The Formula For The Art of Living Well, has created a fabulous program that promises to be uplifting and illuminating, while replacing all those self-defeating myths with empowering truths.

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Hot weather and swimsuit season has arrived! Are you one of the many out there groaning at the thought of putting on a swimsuit? In this issue of Fashion Bytes, Tori Blackhart talks about getting back in shape, quickly and effectively by focusing on four key areas. So listen in as Tori shares her numerous ideas and suggestions, all of which can quickly lead to a slimmer, well toned, healthier body. You will no longer have to groan at the thought of a day at the beach!

Be sure to check out additional resources, links and information we’ll post for you at WomensStyleNetwork.collectivex.com. It’s our safe, social network where you can join in the discussion and share your own fitness and style tips, comments or questions! We love hearing from you. What you share may be just what someone else needs to hear.

A special thank you to our sponsor today:

Dr. Christine Horner, surgeon, author and professional speaker. Dr. Horner’s passion is teaching the keys to extraordinary health by learning to make the right choices every day – not only about our diet but in other areas in our life as well. Dr. Horner podcasts on the Yaktivate.com network, too. Her show, “Natural Health Yak” can be found on one of our sister channels, RadioForYourHealth.

If you thought you learned a lot about jeans in our podcast, Jeans That Fit Part 1, you won’t believe how much more information we have for you in this Part 2. Our very special guest is Elizabeth Calcagno, owner of “Sassy” (located in Lemoyne, PA),  one of the premier jeans shops in the US. Elizabeth shares her wealth of information about jeans- pockets, rises, yokes, washes, cuts, how to clean, cost, and brand names. And she tells what works best on different shapes. Join host Tori Blackhart as we all learn how to find jeans that fit!

Thanks to our sponsor for this podcast, Tino Vieitez of Empowered Clarity, a podcast found on our sister channel, coachyak.com.

Don’t forget to go to www.twentysomethingyak.collectivex.com to post your comments and questions about this podcast or any of our Twenty-Something Style podcasts.

And, hey, if you find yourself anywhere in PA, sounds like a visit to “Sassy” would be a smart move!

Founded in 2002, Women’s Education Project (WEP), an nonprofit headquartered in New York, provides college scholarships, academic support, job-oriented training and life skills to help underprivileged Indian women obtain better jobs and make life-changing decisions about their health, finances and future. In WEP’s centers, in Madurai and Hyderabad, South India, students gain a lively awareness of life’s possibilities and effect lasting change for themselves, their families and communities.

Zoe Timms, Founding Director of Women’s Education Project, has worked for over nine years in the nonprofit sector in the U.S. and India. She has lived and worked for over five years in India and has developed an understanding of the extreme issues of poverty in this culture. In 2002, she founded WEP and its two centers in South India.

We wish to thank the following sponsors for this podcast:

Lauren Solomon Associates: “Your image is the key to your ultimate success”, says Lauren, and she delivers. To purchase your very own copy of Lauren’s book, “Image Matters”. Visit LSImage to purchase this book.

AND:

Lynn Ward, The Red Hot Mama and Life Coach, offers programs to help rock you out of the shock of mid-life and into having the time of your life!

For more information go to http://www.agelessthinking.com/ .

Struggling with a waistline that doesn’t seem to be there? In this edition of Fashion Bytes with Tori Blackhart, Tori talks about Faking a Waistline and the numerous ways one can cover up or disguise that bulging middle. Tori shares ideas and tips for clothing styles that will cover, conceal and fake a waistline. Listen as Tori talks about the wrap dress, one of many ideas on how to accentuate the best of you and minimize that inflated tire.

Go to WomensStyleNetwork.collectivex.com to post comments, ask questions or chat with Tori about what Fashion Byte tips you would like to hear. We want to hear from you and value your suggestions.

This podcast is proudly sponsored by:

Lauren Solomon Associates: “Your image is the key to your success,” says Lauren. To purchase your very own copy of Lauren’s book, “Image Matters!”, go to LSImage .

You want a new pair of jeans and you want them to fit. So you go to your local jean shop where before you even enter the door you have two choices. 1) Be embarrassed beyond belief like your host, Tori Blackhart was the first time she bought jeans on her own or 2) be prepared with information about your body shape, your size and what the cut of jeans means to you. Listen as Tori shares tips to make your jean excursion a rousing success.
Comments, questions, suggestions? Join the Discussion by going to TwentySomethingYak.collectivex.com. This is your safe, interactive social community for all things related to twenty-somethings.

This podcast of Twenty-Something Style is sponsored by Empowered Clarity, a podcast dedicated to helping you become “unstuck” with host Tino Vieitez, found on www.coachyak.com.

Ambassador Cheick Sidi Diarra of Mali was appointed in 2007 to the position of Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs and Small Island Developing States (SIDs). He has over 25 years of professional experience in international relations, law and development. He has been an active advocate for the cause of Africa, the least developed countries and landlocked developing countries as his country uniquely represents two of these three groups of countries. Mr. Diarra obtained masters degrees in international public law and international relations from Dakar University in Senegal.

Ambassador Diarra explains the 3F syndrome which uniquely affects these three groups of countries the hardest - the food, fuel and financial crises…In addition, SIDS are extremely vulnerable to sudden sea rise which also affects availability of potable water and can cause tremendous of land. Learn more about the work of the Office of the Under-Secretary-General and High Representative on the website www.un.org/ohrlls
We wish to thank the following sponsors for this podcast:

Lauren Solomon Associates: “Your image is the key to your ultimate success”, says Lauren, and she delivers. To purchase your very own copy of Lauren’s book, “Image Matters”. Visit LSImage to purchase this book.

AND:

Lynn Ward, The Red Hot Mama and Life Coach, offers programs to help rock you out of the shock of mid-life and into having the time of your life!

For more information go to http://www.agelessthinking.com/ .