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April 12, 2023

Migraine Attack: Symptoms, Stages & Books to Help Heal

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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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June 26, 2022

Book Marketing Ideas To Use After Publishing

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Hey friend! If you're wondering how to best promote your book, look no further. Here are some book marketing ideas that I have used myself to promote my own young adult fiction novel that really work. I've also included some external resources I wish I had used so you have all the best strategies in one place. Want to learn about my experience with writing and publishing a book? Check out my blog on "My Journey Publishing a Young Adult Fiction Book." Let's jump right in! Table of Contents Host a Summer Internship Building an Author WebsiteDo a Bo[...]

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June 26, 2022

My Journey Publishing a Young Adult Fiction Book

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Hey writer girl, you! Did you know I'm the author of a young adult fiction thriller novel? Maybe you did, if you've been paying attention to some of my sly book references throughout my blog. If not, now you know! It's officially been over a year since publishing Genesis Mortalis, Book 1 of the Take It Trilogy. So, I thought I'd do some reflecting as well as give you the inside scoop on Book 2 Siege. Oh yeah, and this breakdown will include tips to help you on your own fabulous author journey to book stardom. Table of Contents Born With The Writing G[...]

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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

Four of The Best Books For Entrepreneurs

Hey girl! Whether you're just starting off as an entrepreneur, you haven't started and need some guidance, or maybe you've even been doing the entrepreneur thing for awhile and just need a fresh perspective on creating lasting success, these are four of the best books for entrepreneurs that will give you the advice you need. That includes taking actionable steps to launching and working towards a thriving business. Some of these books were recommended to me by several mentors of mine, and who better to learn from than those who have attained wealth and success[...]

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February 19, 2022

Top 5 Books On Spirituality With Powerful Affirmations

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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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Always so much fun going to the opera and HUGE sho Always so much fun going to the opera and HUGE shout-out to my loving boyfriend for sitting through 2.5 hours of Richard Wagner for date night! I’m truly spoiled… 😘😘

The iconic @lyricopera has kicked off it’s 2023/24 season with an incredible performance of The Flying Dutchman — it is truly the gut-wrenching, and probably lesser known, love story of the infamous cursed man damned to roam the earth for all eternity (I’m thinking of Davy Jones from Pirates of the Caribbean if you catch my reference!) 🎭

Read all the details for this heart-shattering performance and get tickets ➡️ @chicagostarmedia #LINKINBIO 

There are only THREE performances left! So don’t miss the opportunity to see this internationally-known opera artists sing their hearts out in German for the following dates:

✨ Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2pm
✨ Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 2pm
✨ Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30pm 

#lyricopera #opera #chicago #theflyingdutchman #richardwagner #german #datenight #theloop #downtownchicago
Had the most FABULOUS time at the @chicagosymphony Had the most FABULOUS time at the @chicagosymphony Symphony Ball this weekend! The organization raised $1 million through the sold-out concert and gala that will go towards supporting the symphony’s educational and community outreach programs. 

Internationally known @lkavakos gave a sensational performance of Tchaikovsky that literally blew the crowd away. And the incredible @riccardomutimusic conducted the concert, including a selection of Italian operas, after being honored for his newly accepted role as Music Director Emeritus for Life! 👏🏽🎻

The Four Seasons Hotel Chicago hosted the exquisite gala dinner and after-party (and for those who haven’t visited @fschicago it is truly a gorgeous hotel!!!) 

Huge thank you to @chicagosymphony and @hsund21 for the invitation to this spectacular event ❤️❤️

So excited to be a new member of the @csooverturecouncil and become even more involved in spreading the love and education of music, a cause so dear to my heart!!! 

➡️➡️➡️ Head to the #LINKINBIO to read all about the glamorous Symphony Ball in my new blog ✨

#chicagosymphonyorchestra #cso #orchestra #musician #violinist #symphonyball #musiceducation #gala #downtownchicago #fourseasonshotel #chicago #classicalmusic #composer
Had the yummiest experience trying the new Happy H Had the yummiest experience trying the new Happy Hour menu and other mouthwatering items at @iogodfrey recently! 🍰

This upscale River North lounge is open YEAR-ROUND and has the most luxurious vibes. Whether you’re planing date night or a fun outing with friends, I|O Godfrey at @godfreyhotelchicago is totally the place to be. 

➡️➡️➡️ Head to the #LINKINBIO to read all the yummy details of their new menu and my tasting experience in my new blog. With everything from flavorful lamb lollichops to sorbet cocktails with pop rocks that taste like absolute heaven, you will be DROOLING by the end.🍸

And don’t miss their upcoming Halloween event on Saturday October 28 starting at 8pm ➡️ GodfreyHalloween.com

📍127 West Huron and Lasalle, Chicago, IL 

👗 Outfit by @spiritualgangster as seen on the lovely @kendalltoole 💕 (my newest favorite golf dress!)

#iogodfrey #chicago #rivernorth #lounge #upscale #chicagorestaurants #chicagobars #foodanddrink #foodblogger #restaurantreview #restaurants #downtownchicago #godfreyhotel #chicagohotel
Yes it is still September and Halloween fun has of Yes it is still September and Halloween fun has officially started in Chicago with the @nightmareonclarkstreet haunted house opening to the public TODAY!!! 🎃

This super spooky pop-up is a @chicagobucketlist collaboration with @bambooclubchicago just south of Wrigley Field and runs through October 31st. Explore the multi-level house, which includes an upstairs bar halfway through! 

➡️ Head to the #linkinbio for @nightmareonclarkstreet to purchase tickets.

General Admission tickets are $19.95 for haunted house access only. VIP tickets are also available for $29.95 and includes: 

🍸 A Halloween cocktail, Jell-O shot syringe or soda
💀 VIP check-in
⌛️ Express entry 

#spookyszn #hauntedhouse #nightmareonelmstreet #chicago #chicagothingstodo #autumn #wrigleyville #halloween
Had so much fun making my runway debut wearing @st Had so much fun making my runway debut wearing @stjohn for the @service_club_of_chicago “Day on the Terrace” fashion show last week! I can finally check runway model off my long list of childhood dreams 🤩👠 

📸 @johnreillyphotography 

#runway #serviceclubofchicago #downtownchicago #thepeninsulahotel #stjohn #modellife
Backyard steak & wine dates since summer weather F Backyard steak & wine dates since summer weather FINALLY decided to arrive here in Chicago 🌞🥩🍷 #grillseason
So flattered to be walking for @stjohn at the Serv So flattered to be walking for @stjohn at the Service Club of Chicago’s Day on the Terrace fashion show next month, which will help raise money for their Philanthropic Grant Fund! Guess which outfit I’ll be wearing in the comments below ⬇️ 👀 Huge thank you to the lovely @candidcandace for thinking of me as a fellow guest model!!! 💕💕💕

The show will take place Monday, August 7 from 11am - 4pm at @thepeninsulachi hotel 👠

Tickets start at $295 for individuals with sponsorships available, and include: 

🍸 11am - Pre-show cocktails
💃🏽 11:45am - Runway show
🥗 12:30pm - Lunch
🥂 2pm - After Party!

Fashion brands include some of Michigan Avenue’s finest:

@aliceandolivia | @annefontaine | @contessa.bottega | @eldapatriciadelarosa | @laurenleinfashiondesign | @maxmara | @mira_couture | @neimanmarcusmichiganavenue | @stjohn | @sylwia_fashion_design | @yorkfur | @petermillar | @suitsupply | @tedbaker 

Head to the #linkinbio ➡️ @service_club_of_chicago ⬅️ to grab your ticket, sponsorships, table add-ons, and raffles!

#fashionshow #stjohn #fitting #model #serviceclubofchicago #chicago #michiganavenue #designer #fashionbrands #highfashion #downtownchicago
Business trips learning from the best coaches arou Business trips learning from the best coaches around the globe on faith, family, and finances. Forever grateful for this type of life-changing personal development you rarely find anywhere else. 🇺🇸🙏🏽 #ILD #conference #fire #eof #ecommerce
Throwback to this super cute and equally hilarious Throwback to this super cute and equally hilarious scramble with Aidan’s family for Father’s Day! ❤️❤️ Needing more country club golf outings this summer ASAP ⛳️ (BTW if you’re ever in Pennsylvania, Sunnybrook Golf Club has excellent food on Grill Night!) #golfday
Happy Independence Day, America!!! Grateful to be Happy Independence Day, America!!! Grateful to be in the U.S.A. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #murica #fourthofjuly #independenceday #americathebeautiful
This Van Gogh car is by far my favorite I’ve see This Van Gogh car is by far my favorite I’ve seen for @nascarchicago weekend!!! Let’s hope these storms pass so we can actually catch the two races now 😭🏎️ #nascar #streetracing #downtownchicago #nascarracing
A little throwback to wine heaven! @lyricopera wen A little throwback to wine heaven! @lyricopera went above and beyond with its decadent 2023 Wine Auction last month. Both Chicagoans and international visitors came out to raise their paddles high on 55 extraordinary lots and support their love for opera. 🍷

This three-day event was truly every wine lover’s dream, featuring private Featured Vintner Dinners, a Featured Vintner Reception to showcase all 31 vintners, and an auction atop the grand stage! 🎭

Head to the #linkinbio to read my latest blog and get all the juicy details, along with a full list of vintners — like Honored Guest @maisonjosephdrouhin and one of my favorite musical themed vintners @ariettawines 🎶

Big thank you to @alanagugg, Lyric Opera, and the incredible women on the planning committee for giving me and @chicagostarmedia the inside scoop in an early interview and inviting myself and @aidanpazan to come out and join you! 🥂 Amazing wine-colored dress from @nordstrom 💃🏽

#lyricopera #wineauction #winelovers #downtownchicago #vintner #blacktie #foodblogger #lifestyleblog #winereview #redcarpet #redcarpetlook #nordstromstyling
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