Word for the Year
In my mid-twenties, I was in a workshop at a conference where we were asked to come up with one word that described our mission and then follow that with […]
Changing Your Mind
What’s the secret? I am often asked. What’s the secret to body image happiness? And here is my answer: achieving body image happiness is not about standing in front of the bathroom […]
When fear actually means bravery
This past Saturday, the newest Circle de Luz class– just 10 days into the program- were scheduled for a day at a local challenge course. The challenge course comes with […]
What if…
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsWewrHN73M&feature=player_embedded#] In Honor of the upcoming Love Your Body Day, I wanted to feature this trailer for Hijas Americanas that many women across the country helped create. Go check out […]
Love Your Body Pledge 2009
So, here’s the deal. Love Your Body Day is Wednesday, October 21st, and my goal is to get ALL of you to sign a pledge to be your own body champion. Below, you’ll […]
Looking In
I believe that one of the best ways to gain perspective, grow as an individual, and boost one’s sense of self is through journaling. I am teaching a journaling workshop Tuesday […]
Remind a girl she's fabulous.
Just about two years ago, a sixth grade teacher at a local middle school asked me to come speak to 9 of her Latina students. She had a special interest in […]
Rock On
I was having a hard time brainstorming blog posts this past week. My big work assignment was to read the body image autobiographies of my almost 50 students and when […]
I dare you
My friend, Jillian, sent this one to me and it just made my day. And the next one, too. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vq2mfF8puE] It leaves me wanting to say to you and to […]
Good Hair
I was walking down the hall of my high school with a friend who happened to be African-American. “How was your weekend?” I asked. “Fine. I got my hair permed. […]
