I had the pleasure of attending this year's Social Media Week, an annual conference that allows professionals to collaborate, share ideas, discuss emerging trends, and talk through strategies in social media. For four days, attendees sat in on sessions ran by industry experts and big wigs from major companies like Pinterest, Pandora, The New York Times, Verizon, VaynerMedia, BuzzFeed, American Express, Vimeo, and more. In effort to capture the advice and expertise from panelists, I felt like I couldn't take notes fast enough. The information I did capture; however, is almost too good not to share. Check out some of my favorite quotes from a handful of speakers, below. Various Panelists
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I'll be totally honest with you... I'm not a beauty professional or blogger and I sure wish I had endless time and cash to buy and post about my incredible Sephora finds. Don't get me wrong, though, I love luxury beauty products. They're just so stinkin' expensive. I own a handful of pricy items; however, I've found that there are several natural, budget-friendly remedies out there. After years of testing solutions and switching up my beauty routine, I'm excited to share my ultimate favorite tricks for a beauty-loving girl on a budget. 1. Go easy on the dairy and sugar. In high-school, I dealt with the consequences of constantly eating crap and filling my system with tons of sugar and processed food. My skin was always breaking out and I turned to a dermatologist who perscribed medicine and over-the-counter solutions to fight my acne battle. Nothing worked. After hearing that what you eat and drink affects your skin, I finally decided to cut out soda, minimize my sugar intake, and go easy on dairy. Although I haven't had pop in several years and I don't eat ice cream as much (*sheds a tear*), I do believe in balance, not restrictions. If you're suffering from inflammed skin or constant breakouts, try this elimination diet to see if dairy and/or sugar is at the root of your problem. 2. Pop some probiotics. Most commonly, we hear of these supplements supporting digestion, but we don't hear much about their benefits on immunity, aging, and skin. I read in The Cut that "the GI tract and skin are both organs of detoxification. We need a healthy microbiome in the gut to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate toxins. When our gut flora is not healthy, and there are more bad bacteria than good bacteria, a lot of problems can arise — including chronic inflammation, which is a cause of acne and other skin problems." Try incorporating probiotic supplements, kombucha, fermented vegetables, cocnonut kefir and other live culture foods to see if they positively impact your skin, digestion, and immunity. 3. Skip the shampoo. Okay, not completely... In high school, I wondered why my hair felt so gross after a fresh wash. Come to find out, I was shampooing WAY too often. After tons of research and talking to hair professionals, I came up with the solution to only shampoo my hair one to two times per week. Turns out that doing this is actually really great for your hair. I've been able to "train" my hair to be less oily and I've brought a healthy amount of moisture back into my ends due to less frequent washes. When I do shampoo, I'm sure to use a natural product, free of sulfates and artificial ingredients that keeps my hair healthy and free of residue. My favorite right now is the Not Your Mother's Naturals line. 4. Start your morning with lemon. Want to know what Beyonce's, Gisele Bundchen's, and Gwyneth Paltrow's morning routines all have in common? They all start their days with a cup of warm lemon water. I've recently followed in these celeb's foot steps and implemented this ritual at the very beginning of my day. That's right, coffee doesn't even come first. Drinking lemon water in the morning boasts several benefits like enhancing detoxification, decreasing inflammation, balancing your pH, boosting your immune system, stimulating your digestive track, and protecting against skin damage. Need I say more? These are just a handful of my favorite beauty hacks. More include using coconut oil for my hair and skin, taking apple cider vinegar shots, along with implenting a retinol and hylauronic acid into my facial routine.
Do you have any beauty must-dos and haves that you swear by? Let me know in the comments below! xoxo Making the decision to move to NY by myself was not easy. For a while, I second guessed my decision because of the doubts and fears that were running through my head. Upon arriving in New York, I was forced to adjust my way of living and get used to a new environment. Two months later, I feel so grateful that I moved here. Being in NYC has pushed me out of my comfort zone and has allowed me to learn so much about myself, my career, and other people. The past two and a half months have been incredibly rewarding. With that being said, I've continued to challenge myself to do more things that might not be the most comfortable. Even if it's taking a new transit route for the first time, raising my hand to work on a new project at the office, or trying out a new type of cuisine, there's so much to be learned in situations that we're not used to. Someone once said that "the most challenging times bring us the most empowering lessons." I encourage everyone to accept risks and uncomfortable situations as a way to grow and learn. What is something you know you should do but are afraid to do it? To evaluate these difficult circumstances for their effectiveness, there are a few questions you should ask yourself afterward... 1. Would I do it again? Why? Why not? 2. What were the pros and cons of the situation? 3. What did I learn that can be applied to my life? Do you have an uncomfortable situation that you learned from recently? Let me know in the comments below!
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