The Substance of style: How to be an Olympic Gladiator in a suit


When I was a little girl I knew I was an artist, singer, and fashion designer early on.  Cartooning, a heavy vibrato, and obsessive development of my crayon-infused design portfolio were dead giveaways. Growing up in a family of activists in an impoverished community left little room for me to explore and embrace the depths …

Can’t vs. Won’t: Where ability and willingness collide to create roadblocks.


Constant self-development is a fascinating feature.  Every moment you find yourself uncovering something new and different... And when that isn't happening, you find yourself wondering, "Why not?" That's the question. What's stopping you?   At what point did you get bound up, blindfolded, gagged, deafened, starved, hobbled, isolated and disoriented to the point where you …

The Substance of Style: Shopping tips


Style matters.  It's another way to communicate. Don't believe me? Think about the most ridiculous outfit you've ever seen.  Imagine the POTUS wearing it while delivering the State of the Union address. Style communicates.  Style matters. We owe it to ourselves to demonstrate care and concern for how we express ourselves. It's not easy to …