You guys! YOU GUYS! I couldn't be more excited to bring to you today's special Women On Purpose featured boss babe! I am 100000000% certain you've heard of ban.do. Behind ban.do is Jen Gotch. She's the cool chic I'm talking about. Being that I am a mom of a teen girl, and I happen to like pretty cool and fun hip things myself, {wink} the gal who started this company has been on my dream boss babe list for quite some time. Fun stuff … [Read more...]
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Women On Purpose: Erin Bowman – Pop Star
I cherry pick the women I have had on my Women On Purpose series. I select women I admire, respect their work ethic, how they run their business, how they treat others, and really look at them as "the package deal". It's not about who is making a ton of money or has a bazillion followers, but who is living their dreams, following their passions, and loving life and loving others, making a difference in the lives of others. You guys have NO … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Cara Alwill Leyba – The Champagne Diet
This darling boss babe with pink hair that speaks such amazing words about living our best life. Creator of The Champagne Diet, Cara got my attention years ago and I've been a loyal follower ever since. When you read what she has to say, you'll see how much in alignment we are in what we think about following your passion, being true to you, and living On Purpose. I'm so honored to have the fabulous Cara Alwill Leyba for today's Women On … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Mother’s Day Series – Mother Knows Best
For the moms, by the moms, to the moms... and the rest of anyone! There is no better wisdom than a mother's wisdom. A woman who birthed you, raised you, sacrificed for you, cried about you, stressed because of you, laughed because of you, was made to have you. You would not be here if it wasn't for your mom. It's the one job in this world that we don't get paid for but it's priceless. It's the hardest job in the world, but it's also … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Alex Wehrley
Alex Wehrley is a national TV host, speaker and the creator of Empowerista, a movement and mentorship program promoting the independence and individuality of women. She has hosted for E!, VH1, ABC red carpets and the Miss USA telecast. In 2009, Alex was Miss Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin. After graduating during the height of the recession, it took Alex a year-and-a-half of networking, making opportunities and patience … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: Beverly Feldman, Shoe Designer
Social media has the power eliminate any distance barriers between two people and has the ability to connect people who would otherwise have never met. Me in Oklahoma, Beverly Feldman in Spain, and social media has brought this fabulous woman and me together. When Beverly Feldman and I began communicating, and I can't even recall how, it became a PLEASE PINCH ME moment. THE Beverly Feldman and I were Skyping and have become dear … [Read more...]
Women On Purpose: On A Whim – Gina Bennett and Debbie Trachtenberg
I couldn't be more excited to launch the Women On Purpose series with these two beauties. This is close to home for me, literally. Watching Gina Bennett and Debbie Trachtenberg start their business, just as two girlfriends, having a home show several times a year in their living room over 15 years ago in my city of Oklahoma City to now having this booming amazing store in one of the most upscale shopping centers has been awe inspiring. It's … [Read more...]
YOU ON PURPOSE
You On Purpose! Yes!!! It's time to love, protect and nurture YOUR personal and professional growth. As women, we often take to loving on and taking care of our family and friends but are serving with shattered mirrors. When we don't invest in personal care our reflection of self gets cracked and fractured. It's time to restore, rebuild and repair what has been broken! I have created these online resources to serve you. Free Habit Tracker … [Read more...]
Design Your Best Life: Badass On Purpose
It's TIME. I'm so excited I can't even begin to tell you! I've had this vision for SO long... for years I can truly say. I had this vision of what I wanted to share with you as part of The OP Life. I had a vision of what I wanted to convey and teach and mentor and empower all of the women (and a few of the dudes too!) that I touched. It's this. Living On Purpose and having this fabulous fierce and badass life means having … [Read more...]
Heels, On Purpose
"Killed leg day and got a new pair of shoes!!"Every time I put on heels, I think of Irene Gianos awesome blog The OP Life!!!" -- Thank you sweet Natasha for this sweet comment on her picture on her Facebook of her fabulous new pink heels. LOVE that you think of me when you put on your heels! ... and so you inspired me to share the other side of fabulous heels today... Most people who have known me my whole life know I love to "dress up." I'm … [Read more...]
SHOP On Purpose
Fabulous New Life Book The Fabulous New Life Book is an anthology of a group of women sharing their stories of growth and transformation from who they were to who they are today. It’s a moving book for anyone who is looking to overcome challenges, seeking the greatness that’s truly inside themselves, and ready to experience transformation to a new self and become the extraordinary selves they were meant to be. HUSTLE On Purpose … [Read more...]
Be On Purpose. Simply Said.
I'd like to call today Meaningful Monday. It's so easy to get sidetracked... and I really haven't gotten sidetracked so much as just let myself bloom more into what I'm supposed to be doing. Evolving so to speak. Which is following my passions. But it's also inline with what this is all about. Being On Purpose. When I started my blog over 2 years ago, I was so excited to share inspirational thoughts and ideas with the world, to believe in … [Read more...]
Bridging The Gap: The Forever Fierce Revolution
A mentor is defined as an experienced and trusted adviser. The one thing that I've learned as I've gotten older is that we never stop learning and never stop growing. There are opportunities for us to grow as women throughout our lives and it's a never-ending process. So when I was invited to be a part of the Bridging The Gap campaign, hosted by CatherineGraceO, my heart could not be any fuller! For those of you who know already what I do, … [Read more...]
Something Exciting is Coming Soon
I've been working on a few projects for a while now, one of them already I've kicked off already, my Women On Purpose series, which my next one is coming up soon. But another project I'm BEYOND excited for as well will be kicking off within the next week, and it's something each of YOU can be a part of! Yup! This is not all about me.... it's about YOU! Because this.... I get gratification when I know what I'm doing makes a … [Read more...]
My Skin Care Regimen Revealed
When I turned 30, I was very On Purpose with a huge personal goal for myself. I know that I wanted to take good care of myself so that when I turned 40 I didn't look 40. And continue that on so that when I turn 50, I didn't look 50. I always was into my skin care, but from then on, I really made it a focus. I think it has somewhat paid off! So far I think my skin looks pretty good for my age because people comment on it all the time. So … [Read more...]
I’m BACK! And Why and How to Dream Big
Where in the world is Irene? Finally, I'm back home! After a whirlwind January, which I put no pressure on myself when it came to The OP Life, I'm back home. Where was I? I was traveling to three shows helping Honestly Margo grow. A few highlights... For those of you new to The OP Life, I'm the "momager" and CO-CEO of this young budding bath and beauty brand. So lemme just briefly tell you the … [Read more...]
National Handbag Day: Luxe For Less
Be different. That's right. You don't have to get what everyone else is wearing RIGHT now. Do you. Which means this... In honor of #NationalHandbagDay, I'm divulging a little secret today. Handbags I think are my number one love when it comes to items I obsess over. Some women are shoe lovers. I love shoes, I love jewelry, I love lipstick, but I love bags more than anything else. I actually consider myself more of a collector because I like … [Read more...]
Why My Remodeling My Office Is Important For You
Laptops have contributed to my demise this past year or so. I am coming clean and admitting it. They say admitting your problem is the frist step, right? HA! I haven't really had a "problem" per se, but I had some health issues and a bit of depression with deaths I've had to deal with, so I've been working literally "from bed". Watch my video to understand more of what I'm talking about and what I'm doing... but listen CLOSELY because … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Hello lovelies!!! After a brief hiatus, I'm BAAAAACK! You've heard me talk about being On Purpose and prioritizing different things in our lives. Well, this has been one of those times. One of those seasons. My time has been slightly preoccupied with my daughter's business, and our recent feature on TLC. In case you missed it on some of my social media channels, our family had a show on TLC called Kid Tycoons. It has been the most … [Read more...]
Word Of The Year: Empower
What's your word of the year? Have you ever had one? I've seen several posts on Facebook of people's word of the year and I thought to myself, what's my underlying theme for myself this year? What I want to be? Do? Accomplish? Live my life by? I've never done this before so I thought I'd do it this year. And I want to encourage you to as well. Why have a word of the year? We can SPEAK things into existence, speak LIFE into what we … [Read more...]
