“Hey, Pop! I’m making you proud…😇🙏🏼
I did something scary and gave a talk about “The Brilliance of Resilience” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness 💗 Month for 100+ of my Hearst colleagues—REALLY smart magazine editors + executives who I admire. I talked about you and about mom (shh…there’s a no-makeup hospital pic of her in my slide presentation) and then I talked about how 5 key 🔑 strategies help me get through hard things more easily.
I outlined coping tricks like finding a resilient role model; learning to attach positive value to a tough situation; leaning into laughter—we don’t lose our funny bone when times are tough; sharing our stories (even if that means TMI to a Target cashier!!!) and more.
I got laughs and lots of head nods…and not just because I loaded them up with swag—BCRF belt bags from @lillypulitzer —and filled their bellies with (-)(-) macarons from @danasbakery
Turns out the pre-talk butterflies 🦋 were just a reminder of how much I care. I vowed to honor your legacy by always making my mess my message in the hopes of connecting with and helping others. That’s what I’m doing, Pop.
Thank you to @hearstmagazines @hearst_sparkwomen and @thefitchgroup for giving me the stage; to @janeseymourfrancisco for the intro + always cheering me on; to @daphneyoureephotography for the pics and Team WD for being my YAY in the front row.
#breastcancerawareness #hearstmagazines #resilience #publicspeaking Hearst Tower
“Hey, Pop! I’m making you proud…😇🙏🏼
I did something scary and gave a talk about “The Brilliance of Resilience” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness 💗 Month for 100+ of my Hearst colleagues—REALLY smart magazine editors + executives who I admire. I talked about you and about mom (shh…there’s a no-makeup hospital pic of her in my slide presentation) and then I talked about how 5 key 🔑 strategies help me get through hard things more easily.
I outlined coping tricks like finding a resilient role model; learning to attach positive value to a tough situation; leaning into laughter—we don’t lose our funny bone when times are tough; sharing our stories (even if that means TMI to a Target cashier!!!) and more.
I got laughs and lots of head nods…and not just because I loaded them up with swag—BCRF belt bags from @lillypulitzer —and filled their bellies with (-)(-) macarons from @danasbakery
Turns out the pre-talk butterflies 🦋 were just a reminder of how much I care. I vowed to honor your legacy by always making my mess my message in the hopes of connecting with and helping others. That’s what I’m doing, Pop.
Thank you to @hearstmagazines @hearst_sparkwomen and @thefitchgroup for giving me the stage; to @janeseymourfrancisco for the intro + always cheering me on; to @daphneyoureephotography for the pics and Team WD for being my YAY in the front row.
#breastcancerawareness #hearstmagazines #resilience #publicspeaking Hearst Tower
“Hey, Pop! I’m making you proud…😇🙏🏼
I did something scary and gave a talk about “The Brilliance of Resilience” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness 💗 Month for 100+ of my Hearst colleagues—REALLY smart magazine editors + executives who I admire. I talked about you and about mom (shh…there’s a no-makeup hospital pic of her in my slide presentation) and then I talked about how 5 key 🔑 strategies help me get through hard things more easily.
I outlined coping tricks like finding a resilient role model; learning to attach positive value to a tough situation; leaning into laughter—we don’t lose our funny bone when times are tough; sharing our stories (even if that means TMI to a Target cashier!!!) and more.
I got laughs and lots of head nods…and not just because I loaded them up with swag—BCRF belt bags from @lillypulitzer —and filled their bellies with (-)(-) macarons from @danasbakery
Turns out the pre-talk butterflies 🦋 were just a reminder of how much I care. I vowed to honor your legacy by always making my mess my message in the hopes of connecting with and helping others. That’s what I’m doing, Pop.
Thank you to @hearstmagazines @hearst_sparkwomen and @thefitchgroup for giving me the stage; to @janeseymourfrancisco for the intro + always cheering me on; to @daphneyoureephotography for the pics and Team WD for being my YAY in the front row.
#breastcancerawareness #hearstmagazines #resilience #publicspeaking Hearst Tower
“Hey, Pop! I’m making you proud…😇🙏🏼
I did something scary and gave a talk about “The Brilliance of Resilience” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness 💗 Month for 100+ of my Hearst colleagues—REALLY smart magazine editors + executives who I admire. I talked about you and about mom (shh…there’s a no-makeup hospital pic of her in my slide presentation) and then I talked about how 5 key 🔑 strategies help me get through hard things more easily.
I outlined coping tricks like finding a resilient role model; learning to attach positive value to a tough situation; leaning into laughter—we don’t lose our funny bone when times are tough; sharing our stories (even if that means TMI to a Target cashier!!!) and more.
I got laughs and lots of head nods…and not just because I loaded them up with swag—BCRF belt bags from @lillypulitzer —and filled their bellies with (-)(-) macarons from @danasbakery
Turns out the pre-talk butterflies 🦋 were just a reminder of how much I care. I vowed to honor your legacy by always making my mess my message in the hopes of connecting with and helping others. That’s what I’m doing, Pop.
Thank you to @hearstmagazines @hearst_sparkwomen and @thefitchgroup for giving me the stage; to @janeseymourfrancisco for the intro + always cheering me on; to @daphneyoureephotography for the pics and Team WD for being my YAY in the front row.
#breastcancerawareness #hearstmagazines #resilience #publicspeaking Hearst Tower
“Hey, Pop! I’m making you proud…😇🙏🏼
I did something scary and gave a talk about “The Brilliance of Resilience” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness 💗 Month for 100+ of my Hearst colleagues—REALLY smart magazine editors + executives who I admire. I talked about you and about mom (shh…there’s a no-makeup hospital pic of her in my slide presentation) and then I talked about how 5 key 🔑 strategies help me get through hard things more easily.
I outlined coping tricks like finding a resilient role model; learning to attach positive value to a tough situation; leaning into laughter—we don’t lose our funny bone when times are tough; sharing our stories (even if that means TMI to a Target cashier!!!) and more.
I got laughs and lots of head nods…and not just because I loaded them up with swag—BCRF belt bags from @lillypulitzer —and filled their bellies with (-)(-) macarons from @danasbakery
Turns out the pre-talk butterflies 🦋 were just a reminder of how much I care. I vowed to honor your legacy by always making my mess my message in the hopes of connecting with and helping others. That’s what I’m doing, Pop.
Thank you to @hearstmagazines @hearst_sparkwomen and @thefitchgroup for giving me the stage; to @janeseymourfrancisco for the intro + always cheering me on; to @daphneyoureephotography for the pics and Team WD for being my YAY in the front row.
#breastcancerawareness #hearstmagazines #resilience #publicspeaking Hearst Tower
“Hey, Pop! I’m making you proud…😇🙏🏼
I did something scary and gave a talk about “The Brilliance of Resilience” in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness 💗 Month for 100+ of my Hearst colleagues—REALLY smart magazine editors + executives who I admire. I talked about you and about mom (shh…there’s a no-makeup hospital pic of her in my slide presentation) and then I talked about how 5 key 🔑 strategies help me get through hard things more easily.
I outlined coping tricks like finding a resilient role model; learning to attach positive value to a tough situation; leaning into laughter—we don’t lose our funny bone when times are tough; sharing our stories (even if that means TMI to a Target cashier!!!) and more.
I got laughs and lots of head nods…and not just because I loaded them up with swag—BCRF belt bags from @lillypulitzer —and filled their bellies with (-)(-) macarons from @danasbakery
Turns out the pre-talk butterflies 🦋 were just a reminder of how much I care. I vowed to honor your legacy by always making my mess my message in the hopes of connecting with and helping others. That’s what I’m doing, Pop.
Thank you to @hearstmagazines @hearst_sparkwomen and @thefitchgroup for giving me the stage; to @janeseymourfrancisco for the intro + always cheering me on; to @daphneyoureephotography for the pics and Team WD for being my YAY in the front row.
#breastcancerawareness #hearstmagazines #resilience #publicspeaking Hearst Tower
Pick my Halloween 🎃 headshots 📸:
A. Awkwardly holding a pumpkin
B. Aggressively putting my thumbs in my pockets
C. Chillin’ on the stoop in a denim jumpsuit that is cute until you have to pee
D. Hands on your knees, hands on your knees—isn’t that from a party song?!?
#halloween #halloweenheadquarters #headshots #editorsletter #halloweenqueen #headshot Halloween Headquarters
Pick my Halloween 🎃 headshots 📸:
A. Awkwardly holding a pumpkin
B. Aggressively putting my thumbs in my pockets
C. Chillin’ on the stoop in a denim jumpsuit that is cute until you have to pee
D. Hands on your knees, hands on your knees—isn’t that from a party song?!?
#halloween #halloweenheadquarters #headshots #editorsletter #halloweenqueen #headshot Halloween Headquarters
Pick my Halloween 🎃 headshots 📸:
A. Awkwardly holding a pumpkin
B. Aggressively putting my thumbs in my pockets
C. Chillin’ on the stoop in a denim jumpsuit that is cute until you have to pee
D. Hands on your knees, hands on your knees—isn’t that from a party song?!?
#halloween #halloweenheadquarters #headshots #editorsletter #halloweenqueen #headshot Halloween Headquarters
Pick my Halloween 🎃 headshots 📸:
A. Awkwardly holding a pumpkin
B. Aggressively putting my thumbs in my pockets
C. Chillin’ on the stoop in a denim jumpsuit that is cute until you have to pee
D. Hands on your knees, hands on your knees—isn’t that from a party song?!?
#halloween #halloweenheadquarters #headshots #editorsletter #halloweenqueen #headshot Halloween Headquarters
1 in 8 women in the US will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Put a face to that statistic. Will it be your mom? Your daughter? Your niece? Sister? Cousin? Best friend? Neighbor? Will it be YOU?
My mom had breast cancer twice. Nearly every woman on her side of the family has battled the disease. Because of this family history and my own dense breasts, I have always been vigilant with my screenings—mammograms, sonograms, follow-up breast MRIs. Ultimately, those screenings revealed a lump. By the grace of God, it turned out to be benign, but the scare prompted my breast surgeon to order an Invitae genetic testing (mine was done in office with a simple blood test!) to get a fuller picture of my risk.
The results showed a change in the DNA of my CHEK2 gene that is known to increase the risk for breast cancer. As with the more well-known BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene changes, a CHEK2 changes means that you may be at higher risk of developing breast cancer specifically. Armed with this knowledge from my genetic test combined with other risk factors, my husband and I discussed management options with a genetic counselor and my physicians. The decision was simple. We had already suffered too much pain + loss at the hands of cancer. We would be as proactive as possible.
On October 4, 2022, I underwent a preventative double mastectomy with reconstruction. YAY! I am a one-year “previvor,” a term used in the breast cancer community for someone who has taken preventative action. Genetic testing empowered me to make a decision before my body made that decision for me. Unlike my mom, I GOT to have surgery when I was otherwise healthy on my own terms.
Talk to your doctor to see if genetic testing is right for you. You can also go to the link in my bio for more information. I am grateful to be a paid partner of @Invitae, helping to share this message.
#sponsored #previvor #genetictesting #invitae #breastcancerawarenessmonth #ActionOverAwareness Breast Cancer Awareness
Punk is not dead! ☠️🍭 This punk-in 🎃 doubles as a candy dispenser for trick-or-treaters! 👻
#pumpkinseason #pumpkins #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #punk #punkrock #lollipop #lollipops #halloweendecor Halloween Headquarters
Tell you stories! Whatever you’re dealing with, talk about it, write about it, just GET IT OUT. Sharing is a proven way to build resilience! Of course, you don’t have to do that on a stage in front of the entire Lilly Pulitzer staff, but…that’s what I did on the one-year anniversary of my surgery. 💗🎉
👩🏼🔬Science says writing ✍️ or talking about a tough experience helps you process the negativity better than merely thinking about it.
Here’s what else it does:
🗣️⚡️When you share your story, you could help someone else. Resilience is strengthened by recognizing we are all experts in our own lives and can have a positive impact on others.
🗣️⚡️You could find your voice. Expressing your experiences in a story form (beginning, middle and end) helps you see it as all part of a journey toward becoming the person you want to be.
🗣️⚡️You might re-affirm your values. We learn things about ourselves by story-telling and clarify what’s important.
THANK YOU for letting me tell my story, Team Lilly. Your brand mission is to “inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out.” That’s exactly what you did for me on a very special day that I will never forget. I’m beyond grateful…also, this dress 👗 is giving me all the dopamine!
Next up in the speaking circuit: @hearstmagazines this Tuesday!
#resilience #yourfullychargedlife #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #speaker #motivationalspeaker #lillypulitzer
Tell you stories! Whatever you’re dealing with, talk about it, write about it, just GET IT OUT. Sharing is a proven way to build resilience! Of course, you don’t have to do that on a stage in front of the entire Lilly Pulitzer staff, but…that’s what I did on the one-year anniversary of my surgery. 💗🎉
👩🏼🔬Science says writing ✍️ or talking about a tough experience helps you process the negativity better than merely thinking about it.
Here’s what else it does:
🗣️⚡️When you share your story, you could help someone else. Resilience is strengthened by recognizing we are all experts in our own lives and can have a positive impact on others.
🗣️⚡️You could find your voice. Expressing your experiences in a story form (beginning, middle and end) helps you see it as all part of a journey toward becoming the person you want to be.
🗣️⚡️You might re-affirm your values. We learn things about ourselves by story-telling and clarify what’s important.
THANK YOU for letting me tell my story, Team Lilly. Your brand mission is to “inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out.” That’s exactly what you did for me on a very special day that I will never forget. I’m beyond grateful…also, this dress 👗 is giving me all the dopamine!
Next up in the speaking circuit: @hearstmagazines this Tuesday!
#resilience #yourfullychargedlife #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #speaker #motivationalspeaker #lillypulitzer
Tell you stories! Whatever you’re dealing with, talk about it, write about it, just GET IT OUT. Sharing is a proven way to build resilience! Of course, you don’t have to do that on a stage in front of the entire Lilly Pulitzer staff, but…that’s what I did on the one-year anniversary of my surgery. 💗🎉
👩🏼🔬Science says writing ✍️ or talking about a tough experience helps you process the negativity better than merely thinking about it.
Here’s what else it does:
🗣️⚡️When you share your story, you could help someone else. Resilience is strengthened by recognizing we are all experts in our own lives and can have a positive impact on others.
🗣️⚡️You could find your voice. Expressing your experiences in a story form (beginning, middle and end) helps you see it as all part of a journey toward becoming the person you want to be.
🗣️⚡️You might re-affirm your values. We learn things about ourselves by story-telling and clarify what’s important.
THANK YOU for letting me tell my story, Team Lilly. Your brand mission is to “inspire confidence and optimism, inviting everyone to shine bright and stand out.” That’s exactly what you did for me on a very special day that I will never forget. I’m beyond grateful…also, this dress 👗 is giving me all the dopamine!
Next up in the speaking circuit: @hearstmagazines this Tuesday!
#resilience #yourfullychargedlife #authorsofinstagram #bookstagram #speaker #motivationalspeaker #lillypulitzer
The witch is in! 🧙🚨HALLOWEEN DIY CONES
How to:
🎨 Spray paint safety cones black
🧙 Cut buckles out of adhesive glitter paper; stick on.
👻 Line your walkway
#halloween #witch #thewitchisin #halloweendecor #halloweencraft #halloweencrafts Halloween Headquarters
DIY candy corn 🌽 door hanger—don’t call it a wreath 🤣
HOW TO:
✂️ Cut a triangle out of foam
✂️ Cut yellow, orange & white strips out of craft foam paper. Tip: You can use tissue or construction paper if you’re hanging it indoors
🧵 Wrap the strips around the triangle and secure with sewing 🪡 pins
💐 Stick faux flowers in the top
🕷 Add a spider to make it truly spooktacular
#wdcelebrates #wreathsofinstagram #wreathmaking #wreath #halloweendecor Halloween Headquarters
Blow-up Halloween 🎃 costumes: YAY or NAY?! 🐧 🎈💨
#halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenideas #penguin #penguins #blowupcostume #balloonart Halloween Headquarters
👻 HALLOWEEN DIY 🎃
This spooktackular archway as seen on @todayshow & @womansdaymag was one of my all-time favorite projects & so easy to make!
How to:
🌳 Find 2 tree branches & stake them in the ground on either side of your walkway
🧵Bend the branches until the tops meet & secure with garden twine
🕸️ Use cobwebs to really secure & shape the branches!
Big 🎃 love to @sclagett for challenging me to haunt my yard & @johnbaranellodesign for helping me execute!
#halloweendecor #halloween #halloweendiy #halloweenspirit Halloween Headquarters
Workout Wednesday, but add pepperoni 🍕
You don’t have to wear a costume to the gym on Halloween…unless you like to have FUN! 🎃💪🏽🏋️♀️ Miss you @chelpalladino
#halloween #halloweencostume #pizza #workoutwednesday #tbt #halloweenideas Halloween Headquarters
I am up to something spooktackular for @todayshow 👻
BUT until October 27th at 10AM on @hodaandjenna 🎃 I can only share some of my “Best of” projects! Happy almost Halloween 👻
#halloween #peeps #halloweendecor #halloweenflowers #halloweendiy Halloween Headquarters
Who wore braces better: 1990s Meaghan or Charley?! Don’t answer that! 😬 This was clearly not my finest era! And, frankly, I would do anything in my power to give my daughter every chance to feel more confident during the self-conscious teen years, starting with clear aligners.
Look at that smile! Charley is already seeing results and gaining confidence thanks to @sparkaligners
They are more clear, more comfortable, and stain less than the leading aligner brand. Plus, they’re doctor-directed, which is crucial for lasting reliable results.
100% of patients, my daughter included, would recommend Spark Aligners to a friend. This is because of how seamlessly they fit into her life.
For info on starting your own #MyTrueSmile journey, or to find a provider near you, click the link in bio ^.
#MySparkStory #SparkAligners #Sponsored
Paid sponsorship by Spark Aligners – all opinions are my own. Rx only. For use on single patient. Always consult your orthodontist. Follow the instructions for use/product label information including warnings and precautions. Patient results may vary. Braces and Faces
Who wore braces better: 1990s Meaghan or Charley?! Don’t answer that! 😬 This was clearly not my finest era! And, frankly, I would do anything in my power to give my daughter every chance to feel more confident during the self-conscious teen years, starting with clear aligners.
Look at that smile! Charley is already seeing results and gaining confidence thanks to @sparkaligners
They are more clear, more comfortable, and stain less than the leading aligner brand. Plus, they’re doctor-directed, which is crucial for lasting reliable results.
100% of patients, my daughter included, would recommend Spark Aligners to a friend. This is because of how seamlessly they fit into her life.
For info on starting your own #MyTrueSmile journey, or to find a provider near you, click the link in bio ^.
#MySparkStory #SparkAligners #Sponsored
Paid sponsorship by Spark Aligners – all opinions are my own. Rx only. For use on single patient. Always consult your orthodontist. Follow the instructions for use/product label information including warnings and precautions. Patient results may vary. Braces and Faces
🚨Book mark this post: THIS is the info on Chairy—the “infinite position” rental chair that got me from sitting to standing after my double mastectomy. One year later this is still my most asked Q for anyone recovering from a major surgery: Where’d you get that chair?!
Mine as from:
Homepro Medical Supplies, LLC
153 21st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11232
☎️ (800) 437-3677
📧 [email protected]
🕦 Business Hours (EST)
Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
I have NO affiliation with them. A good friend recommended Home Pro & I had a great experience. I paid about $400 to rent the chair for 4 weeks. They wheeled it in, set it up & wheeled it out. For me it was worth every penny! I couldn’t get up & down easily with the drains & and I didn’t want to be in my bed propped up on a million pillows. I slept in the chair with Dempsey 🐶 by my side & cried a little when it was gone 🥲
#chair #recovery #doublemastectomy #previvor #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #healing In My Reclining Chair
