Girlfriend Spotlight: Margaret Salmond
Introducing our Girlfriend Spotlight of the week:
~ Margaret Salmond ~
Margaret Salmond is a Mom, Nana, Business Woman, Volunteer, Blogger, Vlogger, Reviewer, Book reader and Moscato drinker to name a few. She works out of San Francisco, California and knows her way around social media like a hawk. She has that same kind of passion in her outside world – she just recently volunteered on behalf of Women’s Drop In Center over the Mother’s Day weekend for Help A Mother Out, which is a non-profit organization making sure every baby has a healthy supply of diapers. In addition to these already wonderful qualities – would you like to know something else about this dynamic woman? She is a FABULOUS giveawayer!! Currently she is giving away a $25 Visa Gift Card simply because she welcomed a new grandchild and she is feeling blessed. Go on over to Margs World and leave her a word congratulating her on her new granddaughter. Just by doing that kind gesture you are up for $25 bucks! Umm… how can that be bad?! Spend some time on her blog and I guarantee you will see why she makes an awesome addition to the Social Media Girlfriends. Hurry! Giveaway ends May 23, 2013, 11:59 PM EST. I’m on my way now… see you there!
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Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney opens up the diva line to Lawrence Zarian ~ Fashion and Style Expert
This week Dabney visits with TV personality, style expert and friend Lawrence Zarian. He returns to the show as the “official” Social Media Girlfriends Fashion Stylist with ideas to help us get our summer style on! He will delight you as he shares HOT fashion tips and updates on the latest style trends in Hollywood!
Lawrence just joined Jillian Barberie for Macy’s American Icons Fashion Show this past week. Macy’s will be holding fashion shows across the nation, partnering with several designers for an all-star salute to famous brands and American Icons that have forever impacted American style and who make us proud. Lawrence says, “It’s all about red, white and blue this summer. Colors will come and go but All American will last forever, always.”
In this show Lawrence shares ideas on how to give YOURSELF a makeover. Did you know that Macy’s offers a FREE personal shopper? That’s right! Go to Macy’s Department store today and make an appointment! Tell them you want to try something different and ask them what they would like to see on you. Lawrence says “If you let the world see you, it’s better to see what THEY see than what YOU see because we are programmed to see what we don’t like.” Make’s sense right? Call Macy’s then come back and tell your Social Media Girlfriends all about it in a guest post!
In addition to trend spotting and celebrity red carpet reporting, Lawrence has been a family member on Live with Regis and Kelly which is now – Live with Kelly and Michael – for over 10 years! In this interview, Lawrence shares his week long makeover series – New You in New York Makeovers on Live with Kelly and Michael! He feels that it was one of the best makeover shows ever and has realized that his job in this lifetime is to do exactly what he’s doing, show people to love who they are and be present in the moment. Hear how deeply it touches Lawrence to have the ability to make these lifetime changes. He says, “Women forget that they are meant to be treated beautifully – they are like a fine piece of china.”
We think Lawrence is a beautiful individual and we know you will too. Listen in as he shares his fashion expertise and come back again when he’s here to launch his book – Lawrence Zarian’s 10 Commandments to a Perfect Wardrobe. He loves being able to change peoples lives and says, “That’s what life is – it’s not about the destination it’s about the journey.” That great voice, charm and soulfulness is what makes him a favorite of the Social Media Girlfriends. Listen to Girlfriends Talk Radio today!
Girlfriend Spotlight: Pam McCormick
Introducing our Girlfriend Spotlight of the week:
~ Pam McCormick ~
Pam McCormick is new to the blogging world – you might know her from the blog Dancin Moma where she writes about grabbing the opportunity. However, even though she is new she has jumped right into the social media world and has been dazzling it up with her inspiring spirit and tweeting @dancinmoma. Her brilliance outside of social media shines with the ability of dance teaching Ballet, Celtic, Jazz and Tap. She has earned a BA degree from Michigan State University to include Dance Specialization Studies and competed in the International Irish Dance Feis, winning several medals. In addition, Pam has taught, performed, choreographed and attended Master Classes through the Midwest & California. Her unfaltering optimism is what makes her a perfect fit with the Social Media Girlfriends family.
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Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney talks women’s health with Dr. Tandra Cadigan from House of Squirrels
This week on Girlfriends Talk Radio, Dabney and your Social Media Girlfriends welcomed Dr. Tandra Cadigan to talk Women’s Health. Dr. Tandra Cadigan is a practicing OB/GYN and has over 25 years of experience. She is located in Newport Beach, California where she has her own practice, specializing in taking care of the entire body – physically, mentally, & spiritually.
Dr. Tandra Cadigan graduated from Western University of Health Sciences and has been listed as a Patients’ Choice Award recipient. She is known for spending up to two hours with someone and has a reputation for really making it a point to understand her patients as shown by an award for Compassionate Doctor Recognition. She wants all women to know and understand how incredibly fabulous they are and how their amazing bodies work and thrive. She has recently partnered with her daughter, and one of our Social Media Girlfriends Donte Calarco, launching their lifestyle website House of Squirrels – writing and capturing all things fashionable, beautiful and stylish. Dr. Cadigan contributes, educates and advocates as ‘Dr. Squirrel’ on the site via blogs about Omega-3s, preventative care and apps for your phone to keep on top of yourself and your health.
In this interview, Dr. Cadigan discusses how the wellness of a woman is all inclusive. She explains that the body is an integrated system, with all of the organs affecting each other, which is why it is so important to address the whole body including the mind. Her approach is not wanting her patients to feel rushed so she actually tells them to bring a list! She knows it takes time for people to relax and remember everything going on with the complicated and intricate system that is a woman. Dr. Cadigan strives to be a partner with the patient in their healthcare. She says “I want my patients to be empowered.” Listen and learn what she feels are the 3 key ingredients to keeping your body running at an optimum level.
Dr. Tandra Cadigan is guiding women with the education on how to keep their bodies running smoothly. She says, “We go through very complicated cycles and women need to help each other find our happiness.” This is why Dr. Tandra Cadigan is empowering women and this is why the Social Media Girlfriends love her. We think you should listen to Girlfriends Talk Radio today!
Dr. Tandra Cadigan is an OB/GYN and mom of four children residing in Los Angeles, CA with her husband. Visit House of Squirrels or tweet her @tlcadigan.
Girlfriend Spotlight: Dabney Porte
This week our spotlight is on the original Social Media Girlfriend
~ Dabney Porte ~
Dabney Porte is the President and CEO of Girlfriends Productions, LLC – Social Media Girlfriends. In the past few weeks Dabney has truly shown what she is made of when it comes to social media. Not only has she shown kindness, warmth, integrity and social media manners, but she has shown the best attribute of them all – strength. Dabney Porte embodies woman empowerment and displays it each and every day. She has shown she can walk in HER greatness and OWN her power. THAT is a Social Media Girlfriend!
She is founder of Girlfriends Productions, LLC to include – Social Media Manners (#SmManners) Social Media Girlfriends (#SmGirlfriends) and Slumber Party (#SlumberParty). This girl is on FIRE!
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Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney gets up close and personal with Amanda Greene AKA LA Lupus Lady
Tune in and join Dabney and the Social Media Girlfriends as we bring one of our own Social Media Girlfriends, Amanda Greene, also known as LA Lupus Lady. On this show she talks about living with flair and passion, despite being diagnosed with Lupus over 30 years ago.
Amanda has been sharing her story with flair on stage for conferences from New York State of Now – #140conf to Los Angeles Women in Pain Conference and connecting with Richard “@TheWeightSaint” Simmons for the Great Challenge at TEDMED. The Social Media Girlfriends feel honored to have Amanda as an integral part of “Team Girlfriend,” as she is one of the voices behind our community twitter handle – @SmGirlfriends. As a Social Media Consultant, she has vast experience working with companies and specializes in creating online brand identities for her clients.
Amanda’s passion is contagious! In this interview she talks about how she takes a different approach to living with Lupus – an autoimmune disease which afflicts more than 1.5 million people in the United States. Listen to the show to hear Amanda share her journey of living with a chronic disease and how she is “Celebrating the flair while avoiding a flare.” Amanda discovered her “Lupus Style” when she chose to live life active and thriving. Her fastidious dedicated approach to Lupus awareness and her numerous participation in events throughout the country is beyond incredible and truly commendable.
We are so proud to have Amanda on the Social Media Girlfriend’s team. We love that her smile and positive attitude shines through in everything she does, making her such a special lady – listen to Girlfriends Talk Radio today!
Amanda lives in Los Angeles with her husband and favorite four-legged creature. She is a strong advocate for Lupus Awareness and continues to spread her cape. You can find her at LA Lupus Lady or tweet her @LAlupuslady she’d love to chat!
Amanda ~ “Lupus Lady” ~ on Blog Talk Radio
I am Amanda also known as @LAlupusLady on Twitter. I am a member of Dabney’s #TeamGirlfriends where I sometimes chat with the @SmGirlfriends handle. I love this community that provides support and encouragement to each and everyone within it. I am so happy to be interviewed by Dabney on GIRLFRIENDS TALK RADIO today, Wednesday, May 1st, because the month of May is a special month for me. It is “Lupus Awareness Month” and I am proud to kick it off with the Social Media Girlfriends in what I call “Lupus Style” – where I like to celebrate and “find my flair, while avoiding a flare (which is a period when my condition is active and inflamed).”
I “find my flair” when I wear my purple cape, tights and boots. This past Sunday, I was a part of the “L Hand Sign Lupus Awareness Flash Mob” in Hollywood. At Noon, over 150 people (most of them, wearing purple) froze while proudly flashing the “L Hand Sign” the event was videotaped and will be posted online soon.
I am committed to doing whatever it takes to raise Lupus Awareness and support Lupus Research so that one day (hopefully, in my lifetime) there will be a cure for lupus. Next week, I will fly to New York City to join in and support the Alliance for Lupus Research. On May 9th, I am going to be a part of the “LupUs is Us” event in the East Village. The next day, May 10th is World Lupus Day and I will be donning my purple cape, tights and boots and instead of Hollywood Blvd, I’ll be in Times Square for another Flash Mob. Shortly after that I’ll be on my way to a wonderful celebratory lunch at Joanne’s Trattoria. A wardrobe change will be happening in the back of a cab en route. Can you picture it? Like Superman used a phone booth, I am going to use a cab, only changing from my outfit as a caped crusader for Lupus Awareness into “LA Lupus Lady.”
I enjoy being a part of the #SmGirlfriends community and hope you join our mini-chats every weekday at 12pm/EST & 9am/PST where I tweet as @SmGirlfriends. Follow me and my #LupusStyle adventures on Twitter or on my blog LA Lupus Lady – or maybe you could support my team “Lupus Awareness is Fun” that is walking on May 18th in New Jersey at MetLife Stadium. Hope to see you in the chat!
Girlfriends Talk Radio: Dabney gets the scoop on Dermatology from Eric A. Lewis, M.D.
Listen to Dabney discuss with Dr. Eric A. Lewis the delicate subject of what we all want to know, but are too scared to ask. In this show, Dabney and the Social Media Girlfriends ask questions and get answers with Dermatologist and Cosmetic Surgeon, Doctor Eric A. Lewis of Beverley Hills!
We are so excited to bring Dr. Lewis to the show – He is wildly popular with many celebrities and those who want to live fabulously by enhancing their overall appearance while preventing skin disease. Dr. Eric Lewis has been practicing in the field of Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery since 1981, truly enjoying the balance between the two. He treats most dermatological conditions and is an acknowledged expert on liposuction, hair replacement, and all forms of wrinkle treatment including acid peel, dermabrasion and collagen placement. He is a published expert in his field and has appeared on television discussing his many innovative techniques. One of his most important roles is specializing in the prevention of melanoma and other skin cancers.
During our broadcast, Dr. Eric Lewis shares top tips and chats with the Social Media Girlfriends live in the nest, answering questions on how we can enhance our looks and care for our skin. He joins us to share his information and knowledge as it relates to skin care education. In this show he tells us what we REALLY should be looking for when it comes to spots on our skin. He warns of the misconceptions and information given regarding skin cancer. Tune in to find out the warnings and information we need to be acutely aware of and which type of skin is more susceptible to melanoma. The answer might surprise you. His goal is getting patients directed to what’s better for them.
Skin cancer has one of the fastest growing death rates of all cancers in the world, but if it’s treated properly no one should die from melanoma. Dr. Lewis says, “Teaching of abnormal moles is REACTIVE rather than PROACTIVE. We want to stop it BEFORE it becomes melanoma.”
We urge you to listen to this show because it is information we don’t want anyone to miss. Tune in to Girlfriends Talk Radio and listen today!
Dr. Eric A. Lewis obtained his undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from the University of California at Santa Barbara and graduated from U.C.L.A Medical School, top of his class. Find him at Dr. Eric Lewis, M.D. or tweet him @ELewisMD.
Girlfriend Spotlight: Barbara Duke
This week our spotlight is on one of our original Social Media Girlfriends ~ Barbara Duke ~
Barbara Duke is one of the most loved Social Media Girlfriends. She is the hostess for #SlumberParty on Twitter – Fridays 7pm PST/10pm EST. She has been with our beautiful community from the very beginning and embodies the tenacity, spirit, courage and strength that makes this particular spotlight a perfect fit. We could not be more proud to have her on our team. Barbara has been through much in her life and writes about her journey through breast cancer over at Thoughts of Pink. She is a Professional Encourager and Christian Coach and she provides positive reinforcements at Attitude Aptitude. This Friday night, stay in your pajamas and join the Slumber Party. Introduce yourself to Barbara – she is an inspiration to us all!
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