While in Atlanta for the National HIV Prevention Conference, I had the chance to finally meet the b Condoms team in person. Before meeting these guys, I was already so impressed with their story and all the moves that they were making. In case, you have no idea what these guys are up to…Here’s the scoop. b Condoms launched on World AIDS Day 2010 and has really committed themselves to challenging the way we think about [...]

I’ve been meaning to blog about GO DO GOOD all summer…I’m so ashamed of myself that it’s taken me this long to put something up on TFG. *hangs head* Here’s a little background on GO DO GOOD…Artist Kay Rosen unveiled an installation in the Loop of the same name at the beginning of the summer and the Chicago Loop Alliance and the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago subsequently launched the GO DO GOOD campaign to inspire [...]

Working in public relations, I hear the word “influencer” about five times each day. Everyone wants to be an influencer and know who they are. Well last month ago, I stumbled across a short documentary titled, “INFLUENCERS, How Trends & Creativity Become Contagious,” and I’ve watched this movie like once-a-week since then! I’m in this space in my life where I’m trying to really open my brain, and push myself to the limit when it [...]

Pottery Barn Teen a.k.a. PBTeen is my latest obsession. I spent a lot of time on the site last week researching tween gift ideas for work and found myself doing a little shopping for myself. There are so many CUTE things to choose from but one of my favorites would have to be the series of organic pillow case covers ($29) that feature various messages of encouragement and empowerment. My favorite saying would have to [...]

Hey, everyone! I’m blogging from the National HIV Prevention Conference in Hotlanta. I arrived on Sunday afternoon and have been on a nonstop quest to gain knowledge and make connections. It’s been great to meet folks that I only previously knew from Twitter, reconnect with individuals that I’ve met at past conferences, and introduce myself (and Red Pump) to a whole new set of people. There are over 3,000 people attending this conference and each [...]

Last week, Luvvie and I were asked to participate in a new campaign on behalf of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) and we’ve been dying to share the news with everyone. Well, the wait is finally over!  AFC just unveiled its latest educational campaign designed to inspire African-Americans  to take control of their health, specifically as it relates to HIV/AIDS. The Change My Story campaign has a multi-pronged approach, including a Facebook/Twitter page, a mobile [...]

Last year, I (along w/1000 other Big Ten alumni) revisited a more simpler time in our lives as we treked across River North for on a bar crawl. This was not just any old bar crawl though. It was the inaugural Chicago Big Ten Alumni Charity Bar Crawl and we united to raise over $30K for the Chicago Public Schools. Well, the crawl is back and happening on Saturday, August 27 and we’re gunning to raise $50K this time! The video [...]

Personally, I’m a little over the “shattered nail” trend…By the time I went to get my first mani with the polish, it was everywhere and then I just got bored with the thought. But, you all know that I love a good beauty produt that benefits a worthy cause SO I will get over myself to share this news. OPI is launching the limited edition Pink Shatter: Pink of Hearts Nail Lacquer to support Susan G. Komen [...]

The ladies of August Bloom Haute Floral Design are celebrating their second anniversary with a philanthropic fleuranthropic (how clever!) bash to help repair the historic Garfield Park Conservatory (GPC). GPC was damaged during a hailstorm that rolled through Chicago on June 30th. As a result, half of the display houses are currently closed to the public and all ten of the greenhouses were severely damaged. I visited GPC for the first time and was seriously [...]

One of my goals for 2011 was to seek out more public speaking opportunities in an effort to strengthen my personal brand and continue to bring attention to the work of The Red Pump Project. I’m proud to say that I have been making some headway in this area, and I have two more notches to add to my belt. Next month, I will be presenting at the National HIV Prevention Conference in Atlanta, on [...]