Celebrate You! Prizes, #BrandLove Twitter Party, May 21



Lets celebrate all things motherhood, fatherhood, balance, career, mommy time, sanity and yes, the sexy! Join me and Aja Graydon (Kindred The Family Soul), Tuesday, May 21, 7-8PMEST for an interactive Twitter Party all things mom. Prizes galore with CDs, tickets, books and so much more.


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Reason to Love Yoga: Let Go, Let Flow

I love yoga!

Yoga allows you to tap into your inner power, be present with no distraction, release tension, reduce your cholesterol, blood pressure, sleep better, and correct your posture. Yes – Yoga is a miracle drug.

Our Kimberly Garrison, certified fitness trainer and Health/Wellness contributor at TBNM shows us how to take advantage of the last days of summer with yoga.

I appreciate BNM Kimberly for her simple, results-driven techniques, and wonderful smile to get us through a workout. Thanks, sis!

Will you try yoga before the close of summer? Let me know your thoughts and please share this post with a friend.

*Kimberly Garrison is available for fitness coaching and consultations. Email her at kimberly@kimberlygarrison.com.

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Celebrate You: Twitter Party with #BrandLove Prizes

Lets spend 1 hour talking about all things motherhood, fatherhood, balance, love and yes, the sexy! Get ready to chat it up on Tuesday, May 21, 7-8PMEST with Aja and I and win prizes, books, tickets, CDs and more.

I’ve partnered with Aja Graydon (Kindred The Family Soul) for a multi-city tour and I know with your help this will be a movement. Register for Philadelphia’s event on June 1 to kickoff Black Music Month in grand style. *Extra Bonus: Purchase 2 tickets for $40 (save $10).

Take a trip with us as we SALUTE marriage, motherhood, fatherhood, love, sanity and peace

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CELEBRATE 10th Anniversary of studio release of  top selling “Surrender To Love”
CONVERSE about Motherhood, Balance, Health & Reinvention
Moderated by Aja Graydon featuring Karen Taylor Bass, PR Expert & Author of critically-acclaimed, The ‘Brand’ New Mommy: From Babies To Branding To Bliss (Foreword by Jill Scott)

Join me @thebrandnewmom  and @kindredthewife for a Twitter Party Tuesday, May 21,  7-8PM (EST) to celebrate #BrandLove.

The giveaways will be uber sexy and freshly uniquely all things #BrandLove. 

Join me @thebrandnewmom and see you at the party!

Reserve your space here and Follow @thebrandnewmom, @kindredthwife and Like us on Facebook.

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Winning #1: Feel Comfortable doing something Un-Comfortable

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Hello Beautiful BNM and Happy Monday!

My apologies for not posting sooner … this momma been traveling for work, doing some media and celebrating a reinvention and the BNM upcoming birthday on August 22nd.

Here is an interview I did while in Philadelphia on NBC10!, celebrating ‘branding on bed rest and reinvention.’ Let me know your thoughts.

I bring you greetings from BNMs in Philly, Charlotte, Washington, DC, and Virginia.

During my travels I attended the 36th Annual NABJ (National Association of Black Journalists) Convention and Career Fair in Philadelphia. Continue reading

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It’s Hot In Heeere … My Bikini Body in 12 Weeks. Yeah!

Kimberly Garrison and son

Happy Saturday!

BNM, it’s hot like an oven in New York … I’m over this heatwave!

Can you believe that in 12 weeks our fitness contributor Kimberly Garrison was clad in a bikini at a photo shoot?

She is winning and looking fabulous and healthy. Here are tips to continue making small strides and shape shifting your thoughts and body as you redefine what health and SEXY means to you.

Thanks Kimberly, you inspire us all.

Kimberly Garrison’s Tips to a Bikini Body in 12 Weeks (Part 3): Continue reading

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Casual Fridays: Dress Codes in the Workplace


Casual Friday has gotten way out of hand.

For some employees, dress-down day has become a license to sport torn jeans, midriff tops or raggedy T-shirts at the office; to dress like sex sirens or look as if they’ve just rolled out of bed.

None of these looks are appropriate in most business settings.

Workers at all levels of the corporate structure thought this was great. After all, everyone loves wearing comfortable, relaxed, knock-around clothing. But things have begun to go too far. By now, not only are some employees stretching the definition of “casual” beyond anything foreseen earlier in the decade, many are going casual every day – especially from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Continue reading

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You Are Invited to Jill Scott’s Private Event …

Blues Babe Foundation Fundraiser

Happy Friday!

I love a good charity and that’s Blues Babe –it does what it says and gives back to the community by funding recreational sports, providing scholarships, funding camp experiences and bringing back music in the schools. All at no cost to the parents. Fabulous!

Jill Scott’s Blues Babe Foundation has been empowering young people to strive for greatness since 2002 and as a BNM reader you get a chance to win a pair of ticket to attend this unforgettable night of giving in Philadelphia, PA.

If you don’t win the contest and  looking to make a contribution to a worthwhile event OR attend an evening of sophistication with a purpose then please purchase a ticket or two (special $75 tix until 11/15).

Enter to win a pair of tickets (giving away 2 pairs – valued at $150 per tix) to Jill Scott’s event with a purpose.

Here’s what you need to do:

1) Subscribe to the BNM blog and comment on a post

2) Follow BNM on Twitter and send a message promoting your personal brand

3) Post a message on the Brand New Mommy Facebook Fan page (140 words or less why you should attend)

5) Contest ends on 11/27/10 and winners will be notified via email on 11/30/10.

You are cordially invited to the

Blues Babe Foundation Fundraiser

An evening of purpose, passion, and networking

Inspired by the potential of determined young minds.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

6pm – 9pm

material culture

4700 Wissahickon Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19144

Enjoy refreshments, cocktails, stimulating art, a silent auction and an array of beautiful sights and sounds culminating with an intimate acoustic performance by Jill Scott.

Jill Scott

Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law.

For more information visit www.bluesbabefoundation.org.

See you in Philadelphia!

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