Like the Internet, podcasts do the great service of connecting all kinds of people to all kinds of people. It can connect us to people and content we’d otherwise
I'm Sarah "Dixie" Laite -- a writer and branding consultant in New York City. I love classic movies, animals, flea markets, and "Law & Order" re-runs. I live with my husband, 2 dogs and 5 parrots in midtown Manhattan.All my life I've been obsessed with figuring out how to navigate life as a woman. There are endless books, TV shows, gurus, guys, movies and magazines out there to guide you. But now that I'm closing in on 60, I've noticed that the old rules don't apply, and most of the role models aren't old enough.I'm older now. I know more and I weigh more. I want to be inspired and I want to inspire. Let's get a handle on this shit and figure it out together.
HALL OF DAME
Barbara La Marr: Too Beautiful, With a Pretty Crazy Life
When a woman is tagged “too beautiful”, my first instinct isn’t one of pity. So normally Barbara La Marr’s soubriquet – “The Girl Who Was Too Beautiful” – would
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LIFE
My Backwards Potato Famine
Please don’t tell me I should see a doctor first. I already know this may be crazy. Dangerously unhealthy. But I’m doing it. First, I have an insanely high cortisol
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HALL OF DAME
Valerie Harper, Rhoda and Me
I cried when Valerie Harper died. It felt like losing a mother, a sister, a mentor, a friend. I met her just once – I had an on-air gig
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POV
Your Steps To Building a Successful Brand
You want to be successful. You want to have an impact. You want to uniquely provide unique value. You want to be special and useful. Maybe you want to
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POV
Not Just Old, Growing Old
I’m not going to lie, I hate being old. BUT, I really like growing older. Because I really like growing. It’s like this… My back hurts, my knees hurt, my
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POV
The F-Word: What’s So Scary About Feminism?
Every time I hear some young celebrity demur when asked if she’s a feminist, I want to politely slap her silly. Well, silly-er. But it’s 2019 ladies (and gentlemen)
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HALL OF DAME
Paulette Goddard Collected Jewels AND Geniuses
Paulette Goddard had this whole dame thing down pat. Wrapping a genius around her little finger, becoming a major movie star, marrying a millionaire — it all came as
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POP-ED
The “Billy Graham Rule” Disdains, Not Defends, Men and Marriage
Look, let me be clear, I got nothing against Jesus. I think he’s/He’s awesome. Helping the poor, doing things for “the least among us” and embracing refugees – I
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POP-ED
Who Knew? Hot Jewish Guys
The 21st century has seen an explosion of famous hot Jewish guys. I noticed this because I’m Jewish, but was never really attracted to Jewish guys. Maybe that’s
