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Beauty & Wellness, Chicago, Food & Wine, Restaurant Review, Travel
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May 9, 2023

Candle Making in Chicago: An Afternoon of Serenity & Orgasmic Pizza

Candle making in Chicago

Hey girl, I recently had the pleasure of spending a rainy afternoon candle making in Chicago, an incredibly fun and relaxing adventure. My friend and Brazilian influencer Stefanny Luz invited me along to a complimentary experience at Candle Castle & Co. in the neighborhood of Bucktown. With spring in full swing and many more stormy days to come, I highly recommend taking a class here before heading next door to taste some of the most amazing pizza in the Windy City. Table of Contents Step into Heaven: The Ambiance at Candle Castle & Co.The Ex[...]

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Beauty & Wellness, Books, Non-fiction
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April 12, 2023

Migraine Attack: Symptoms, Stages & Books to Help Heal

Migraine attacks

Hey girl! Only about a month ago in late February, I went through the most horrifying experience. One so bad, it left me vomiting uncontrollably on the floor of my office at work and being whisked away in an ambulance to the Emergency Room. I’m talking about a severe migraine attack.  For obvious reasons, I hadn’t wanted to talk about the experience to anyone except my family and a few close friends. But having undergone the fiasco, I feel it’s important to talk about for those who are in shock and denial (and thus utter confusion and paranoia) t[...]

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Beauty & Wellness
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January 16, 2023

A Pulled Groin from Biking — How to Avoid Plus Recovery Tips

Avoid a pulled groin from biking

Hey girl! If you haven't heard yet, I've been absolutely OBSESSED with using the Peloton Bike over the last three months. I even recently surpassed 50 rides! But with how much I love biking now, I've noticed that pushing myself hard has resulted in a couple injuries. I've suffered a pulled groin three times since starting the Peloton, so I figured perhaps other riders are probably already experiencing or will go through the same thing. Read my blog, "A Fun Workout Class You'll Become Totally Obsessed With: The Peloton Bike." But I'm also the type of per[...]

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Beauty & Wellness
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January 16, 2023

A Fun Workout Class You’ll Become Totally Obsessed With: The Peloton Bike

Peloton for a fun workout class

Hey girl! Remember back in 2019 when that "controversial" Peloton commercial was ALL the rage? For those out of the loop, it basically shows a woman whose husband gifts her one for Christmas and the internet BLEW UP with all kinds of backlash against men forcing their wives to workout. LOL. Peloton has come a very long way from 2019 and is arguably one of the most sought-after, popular, and well-respected exercise programs. And it is now my absolute favorite fun workout class that I may never be able to go back. Table of Contents The 2019 Peloton Co[...]

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Beauty & Wellness, Food & Wine
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January 3, 2023

Weight Loss & Keto — What They Don’t Tell You About This Low-Carb Diet

weight loss and Keto

Hey girl! I've been hearing a lot recently about friends and family trying Keto for weight loss, so I wanted to do some further exploration into what this is and how it works. The Keto Diet has gained popularity for many health benefits — like reduced appetite and inflammation, increased endurance, and better focus — but weight loss happens to be the most common reason people seek out this timeless eating regime. While this primary goal is widely due to positive results seen time and time again, losing weight on the Keto Diet does not come without a[...]

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December 7, 2022

Learn to Love Working Out with Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness

Hey girl! Today we're talking fitness. While I am now quite an active person and workout roughly 5-6 days a week, I wasn't always like that. But I do completely credit my love and appreciation for exercise to Orangetheory Fitness. To put things into perspective, many people make the assumption that I learned to workout from my experience of being in the Army Reserves for eight years...wrong. They don't exactly teach you how to enjoy working out so much as they force you to run until you vomit. And no, I'm totally not kidding either. That's actually part o[...]

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Beauty & Wellness, Books, Non-fiction
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February 20, 2022

Top 8 Nonfiction Books with The Best Life Advice, Incredible Stories & Powerful lessons

Hey girl! Sometimes the lessons or guidance we need in life aren't always focused on a specific area — be it business or personal. Sometimes we don't always know what we're missing either until it slaps us in the face. And sometimes just reading a good book with a simple moral weaved into its story is enough to strike a cord in us and show us a different way of living or thinking. All of these reasons are why I love these eight books below that all have the best life advice. Not looking for someone else's two cents? That's cool — these book all are filled[...]

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February 19, 2022

Top 5 Books On Spirituality With Powerful Affirmations

Spirituality Books with Powerful Affirmations

Hey girl! We all have those moments filled with emotional turmoil. When life gets rough, it helps to put faith in your higher power (whatever that may mean to you), recite powerful affirmations that instill that faith, put in the hard work and effort, and let the universe work its magic. I've never considered myself to be religious, but my family grew up very spiritual. That basically meant, we didn't believe in abiding by the societal construct of going to church. Too often we had grown up in churches where people just didn't have the same values. Or we found[...]

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February 3, 2022

How to Stick To A Diet: Swap Your Fad Diet For a Sustainable Lifestyle

Hey girl! Let me lead off by saying that no one knows how hard it is to diet more than I do. Over the years, my relationship with food has been a total hot mess. On top of that, my mindset around eating was borderline unhealthy. I never saw a problem with this throughout college, even while my out-of-whack eating (or not eating) habits drastically effected my weight depending what time of year it was. All of that changed for me post-college as I was made aware of my bad eating habits. If you're looking to learn how to stick to a diet, one that is actually[...]

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Beauty & Wellness, The PNW
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January 31, 2022

Red Light Therapy Pros & Cons: My FREE Week of Wellness

Seattle, WA
red light therapy pros and cons

Hey girl!  The year 2022 is just getting started, and while I hadn’t originally planned to make January my month of wellness and weight loss, I kind of stumbled into the most amazing discovery that has taken me on my journey to feeling physically and mentally great. First off, every busy woman needs to invest in their wellness to stay at peak performance. And we all know balance is key to living the happy life we all strive for. Well, I'm telling you, I struck serious gold here. I recently had the most luxurious week of wellness and recovery all for FRE[...]

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Author 🤓📚 SHE THAT BRAVES THE PAGE. ✍🏽 Content Creation, Beauty + Wellness, & Style ✨ Multipassionate #entrepreneur 🛩🌏👠🎻🎹🍵⛳️ Sincerely, Ashlea 💋 #lifestyleblogger 💋 www.aehearn.com

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First time after a year picking up the clubs, so t First time after a year picking up the clubs, so totally not mad about this slice 🤣⛳️
Had such a glamorous time at the @lyricopera 2023 Had such a glamorous time at the @lyricopera 2023 Wine Auction last weekend! 🍷 Can’t wait to share ALL the fabulous details on @chicagostarmedia and in my blog so stay tuned for info on the featured vintners — like the guest of honor @maisonjosephdrouhin — for all my fellow wine lovers! 🥂

Also, if you haven’t yet experienced the pageantry of Lyric Opera of Chicago, be sure to grab tickets for their upcoming performances of West Side Story starting Friday, June 2. 🎭 

Thank you to the 2023 Wine Auction’s co-chairs Nancy Searle and Erica Sandner and vice chairs Suzanne Mulshine and Eileen Murphy for allowing me the inside scoop of the planning for this incredible spectacle, and for allowing me to cover it on behalf of Chicago Star Media! ✨

#lyricopera #chicagostar #wineauction #winelover #vintner #editor #winemaker #auction #opera #operahouse #downtownchicago
My first experience at the opera in Chicago did no My first experience at the opera in Chicago did not disappoint last weekend! 🎶 Such a pleasure getting to see the Rising Stars performance at @lyricopera and SO excited to come back tonight and tomorrow on behalf of @chicagostarmedia for Lyric’s highly anticipated 2023 Wine Auction!!! 🍷 Head to the #linkinbio to read my exclusive interview with the co-chairs and vice chairs for ALL the glamorous details! 🥂 #thearts #opera #editor #downtownchicago #wineauction
Had an incredibly serene afternoon with @sloluz ma Had an incredibly serene afternoon with @sloluz making the cutest candles at @candlecastleco — and there’s simply no better place to do candle making in Chicago! 🕯️

I wrote all about the soothing experience and how this is the perfect activity for a rainy day or even a chill adventure for bridal parties (the all-white interior is drop-dead gorgeous and the heavenly scents are icing on top of the cake!)

Thank you to your amazing instructor Sunshine who lit up our session with her joyful personality AND for recommending the best lunch spot across the street while waiting for our candles to cool ➡️ @thestopalong 🍕

Head to the #linkinbio to read the full blog and book your experience! Thanks for the invite @sloluz 🥂

#candlemaking #candlecastleco #candlelovers #rainydayactivity #bridalparties #thestopalong #newyorkstylepizza #diy #diycandles
Shout-out to the amazing and beautiful @dolceandch Shout-out to the amazing and beautiful @dolceandchabata for the invite to the Miami-themed Golden Girls Kitchen VIP party!!! 💕💕 Although I’ve never seen the show you can tell from this pop-up that these ladies knew how to throw down… From amazing cocktails to dangerously cheesy lasagna and cheesecake, a super adorbs upstairs seating area with yard games and lights, and a gift shop! This chic experience opens TOMORROW, May 10 to the public so grab to tickets Chicago and check out the restaurant’s full menu (that sugar cookie was TDF!!! 😍) ➡️ @chicagobucketlist 🍹 #goldengirls #vipparty #popup #chicago #chicagoeats #wickerparkchicago #bucketlisters
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is the perfect spot f Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is the perfect spot for upscale pre-opera dining in Chicago, just steps away from the renowned @lyricopera ❤️ From the excellent service and intimate ambiance to decadent bites and breathtaking views, it’s an absolute MUST for meat lovers and foodies alike. 🥩 

Head to the #linkinbio to read my new blog with reviews on daring and inventive dishes from Michelin-starred @chefjoseandres including:

🌮 Unconventional tacos with caviar 
🍭 Cotton candy foie gras
🍟 Patatas bravas 
🥯 Bagels and lox with salmon roe fish eggs
🥬 Grilled gem lettuce 
🥂 And my choice of wine, of course!

Thanks for joining me @sloluz 💕

#bazaarmeat #chefjoseandres #downtownchicago #steakhouse #barmar #restaurantreview #foodblogger #travelblogger #foodandwine #winelovers #steaklovers
Had such an amazing time at the @chicagostarmedia Had such an amazing time at the @chicagostarmedia 3rd Birthday Celebration last night and helping to plan it as Associate Editor alongside @candidcandace, our Publisher Elaine Hyde, and the rest of the team! And so excited to be able to put together future Chicago Star networking happy hours (stay tuned for details!)🎈🎂

HUGE thank you to @gene_georgetti steakhouse for hosting us with such incredible service and so honored to have them so close by as neighbors — you guys are actually amazing and I can’t wait to come back for dinner!!! And thank you to @marianosmarket for our dangerously delicious cake that was TDF. 🍰 

Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and help celebrate!!! And if you’re just now hearing about Chicago Star, be sure to check out the page, our website, our two newsletters, and give us a follow to keep updated with uplifting news and ALL THE events in the Windy City ➡️➡️➡️ @chicagostarmedia ⭐️

📸 Reel by @catiekeogh (thanks for putting this video together Catie!!! 💕) #chicago #media #downtownchicago #chicagonews #csm #theloop #chicagoloop #editor #birthday #marianos #steakhouse #rivernorth
Feeling totally renewed from this past weekend of Feeling totally renewed from this past weekend of mental and spiritual awakening! 🤯 So grateful and incredibly proud to be in partnership with so many influential individuals, business leaders, and power couples across the globe who are providing the world a beacon of hope, especially in times where people need it the most. 🙏🏽 #springrenewal #conference #phoenix #business #businessowner #mentorship #ild #awakening #financialfreedom #leadership #personaldevelopment
When you grow up religiously reading @teenvogue an When you grow up religiously reading @teenvogue and @voguemagazine and then get to DINE in one of the  designer stores you fell in love with as a little girl 😍…who knew this was an option?! 

The @ralphlauren Chicago restaurant is très chic, my friends. It has amazing escargot (not too salty and was great paired with a dryer Reisling), a delicious crab cake that was the perfect size and not too rich, and had just all around INCREDIBLE service (I haven’t had service this good since taking my car to the @lexususa dealership in Bellevue, WA 🤣). 

The entire ambiance is a total bougie vibe that made me feel right at home. 🙏🏽🥂 Got to experience just a little taste of all the amazing things to come. Always so grateful to have places like these right at my finger tips in this incredible city that also act as a reminder of what I’m working towards! 

➡️ Head to the #linkinbio to read my full review in my new blog, “Ralph Lauren Restaurant in Chicago: High Fashion Meets World-Class Dining.” 😍🙌🏽 Thanks for keeping me the best company lovely @sloluz ❤️❤️

#ralphlauren #ralphlaurenrestaurantchicago #rl #chicago #wineanddine #foodblogger #lifestyleblogger #downtownchicago #designer #poloralphlauren
For those of you wondering if you should have risk For those of you wondering if you should have risked it for the biscuit and came out to the @cubs game I can safely tell you it was WAY too cold to be at a baseball game (even though it was 60 degrees just yesterday…okay Chicago) 🥶 #chicago #cubs #isitspringyet
Thank you @chicagostarmedia and @cloudbarchicago f Thank you @chicagostarmedia and @cloudbarchicago for inviting me to the Springtime Sips: An Evening Above the City cocktail party 94 floors high in the sky! Can’t wait to write up this story 🍸 #cloudbar #360chicago #cloudbarchicago #johnhancocktower #cocktailparty #presspass #chicagostarmedia #editor #sexandthecitystyle
Thank GOD I moved to a city with such a fabulous s Thank GOD I moved to a city with such a fabulous symphony!!! So much history behind my love for Carmina Burana, from performing it with the Edwardsville High School Symphonic Orchestra to seeing the ballet in college 😍😍 absolutely STOKED to see tonight’s performance for one of the best orchestras in the world! @chicagosymphony 🎻 not to mention this photo with a gigantic Alice (my violin since childhood) has made my entire night!! ❤️ #chicagosymphony #carminaburana #chicago
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