Bethenny Frankel the Ultimate Skinny Girl and ‘Brand’ New Mommy: 5 Tips to Leverage a Media Opportunity

Let me just say it – I love me some Bethenny Frankel who is the baddest ‘brand’ new mommy proving each day that passion, preparation, authenticity and opportunity is all that it takes to become #1. I got next!

Basically, you don’t have to WIN the competition … just be MEMORABLE each and every time you SHOW UP! Continue reading

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Happy Holidays! Sprinkle #Confidence with a dash of #Fear and a heap of #Faith

Add a heaping cup of FAITH!

Happy Holidays, my beautifully talented Brand New Mommas!

Thank you for this remarkable year thus far of growth, love, disappointment and SUCCESS!

There are times when I reflect on my life and shake my head that I’ve been blessed with life – from superstar publicist to post-partum momma to NOW ‘brand’ new mommy. Wow! Continue reading

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‘Brand’ Mom: 7 Tips to Marketing your ‘Voice’

Have you ever thought of getting paid for all the professional advice you dish out to professional colleagues, family and friends?

A professional speaker is one who connects with their audience, while sharing their skills and showcasing their authenticity and expertise on a subject matter. Is that you? Continue reading

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Turkey Day: Tips to A Stress Free No Bickering Holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving!

My prayer for all is to give #gratitude and remember that no matter what we are loved and #special.

Recently, I wrote a post for Rene Syler’s popular GoodEnoughMother on how to embrace the holiday with no stress especially if you have a blended family with tons of personality.

8 Tips To A Stress-Free Holiday:
Blended Family Style!

Let’s face it – the traditional American family is no longer. Just like peanut butter and jelly – America is a blended, stepfamily sandwich. The blended family has become the norm and sometimes when there is much unchannelled energy in a family it can lead to a drama-tic holiday. Read the entire article here at GoodEnoughMother.

As we celebrate Thanksgiving also celebrate your personal ‘brand’ and pick up The Brand New Mommy: From Babies To Branding To Bliss today on Amazon. The pocket guide is the perfect holiday gift for a special friend/mom/dad/grandmom seeking authentic tips on reinvention.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Divinely Perfect and Unique is the New Black Dress! Celebrate You!

Divinely perfect and unique is the New Black Dress!

divinely perfect and unique is the Little Black Dress

Being divinely perfectly unique is the new black; you don’t have to have it all together (all the time). Simply be you with all the unique factor and bring your fresh-self.

That’s why I’ve partnered with Gain to celebrate us and host a Twitter party on Wednesday, June 20th, 8-9PM (EST), giving away amazing prizes (everything from laundry detergent, softener, to a year’s full of GAIN products). Simply RSVP@karen@thebrandnewmommy.com and spread the word.

Loving your unique scent - Twitter Party- June 20th, 8-9PM (EST)

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$50 at Spa Week … Go Here!

It’s the week to RELAX your body with a hot stone massage – and your hair with a Keratin treatment.

It’s the week to CLEANSE your face with diamond microdermabrasion, your body with a sugar scrub – and your colon with a colonic.

It’s the week to BANISH dead skin, unwanted hair, inches from your midsection – and old ways of thinking about spa & wellness.

Going to the spa is no longer just about preening and pampering – it’s about discovering new treatments to alleviate chronic pain, reducing stress for your heart’s sake and embracing the wellness lifestyle for better long-term health.

Spa Week is Baaaack!!

Spa Week is back!

Spa Week Spring 2012 takes place April 16th – 22nd with its signature $50 treatments all across North America. Booking begins on Monday, March 12th, when the listing of participating spas and their treatments goes live on SpaWeek.com. Continue reading

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2 Reasons to Listen to “The Inner Voice”

Mother’s Intuition Versus Woman’s Ego
Words by Akilah S. Richards, Life Design Practitioner (Guest Post)

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Life Design shows up in different ways for each of us, but for me it’s about two things: Curiosity and Tenacity, and my daughters have those particular muscles on a rigorous regimen. Not unlike most muscle-building endeavors, it calls for everything I’ve got.

Add to the equation my work as a full-time entrepreneur, and my involvement in my personal circles, and I’ve got a recipe for major imbalance. Sound familiar? Continue reading

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Kimora Lee Simmons the Ultimate Mommy ‘Reinvention’ Machine

photo courtesy of KLS.com

BNM, Happy Monday (Afternoon)!

I was in need of some extra motivation today and then I saw Kimora Simmons (on TV) and got off my ass.

TBNM is saluting Kimora Lee Simmons for being the ultimate ‘Brand’ new mommy, wife, entrepreneur and the ultimate reinvention engine.

Kimora Lee Simmons is all business, family, fashion and passion. Continue reading

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Spring Hair Essential for the Renaissance Sistah – Natural, Curly, Straight and Relaxed!!

Nothing spells power than fabulous healthy and shiny hair.

As the Chief Mom at TBNM, I must share with you the following fact — I am a product junkie!

I’ve sampled many products this year and wanted to share the must-have hair essentials for all hair types — natural, curly, straight and relaxed.

Karen Taylor Bass’ Hair Essentials:

1) Coconut Oil - Great moisturizer for skin and hair; and a must-have conditioner for relaxed hair. Average cost: $8 Continue reading

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Meet a Top Model: From Group Home to Diva!

The Diva's Guide to Style and Self Respect - A Must Have!

The Diva’s Guide to Style and Self-Respect is a must-have book for every young teen and tween navigating the landscape of choices and consequences.

Our girls need help and often times they are not talking to us openly. It’s our mandate to arm and equip children with love, passion, communication, motivation, courage, determination and hard ass facts. Life is not always what you want it to be at that moment. Feel me? Continue reading

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