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Ways to support others this Giving Tuesday, holiday season and beyond

As of November 15th, 2022 the world population has officially hit 8 billion people. In fact, we have gained 1 billion people just in the last 12 years. This has enormous implications for the earth and its resources.

The tale of a historic meltdown

One of the hottest Pinterest categories of the year apparently, and I am here for it. Let's shop for comfort and style.

I am so happy I am spending time back in New York this Fall - especially around Upstate and Hudson Valley. It is so charming and lovely in the Fall months, so this seems a good time to revisit some of my favorite towns.

Two sisters reunited: Look at the legacy and future of the British Royal Family

I initially wrote this for somewhere else, as part of a series, but it never quite happened. So after polling friends back home in Vancouver, I am sharing local women-owned businesses to support on your next trip to Beautiful British Columbia.

Shop some of my Fall favorites, from tech to beauty, cozy clothes and home

Autumn is my favorite season, and when I lived in California I would long to return to the North East each September for its spectacular, colorful season. The time has arrived, so let’s explore New England for Fall.

Here are talks and presentations that offer of inspiration and motivation (not of the fake, vacant variety) from unique, authentic, trailblazing women leaders I admire. I need them, you need them, we all need them.

With so many of us disappointed in the latest Jane Austen film adaptation (“Persuasion” on Netflix, I too would like a word with the screenwriters), this previous English Lit major thought I would round up some of my favorites and delve into what makes a successful adaptation vs ‘inspired by’.

My time living in London and leading communications for the Four Seasons UK Collection in London and Hampshire

This week, host Carrie A. Mitchell speaks with Noël Nocciolo who runs a global business training boutique fitness studios, curates fitness talks, and voice trains talent. She is also a writer, trained dancer & actor, and a California native who travels extensively, having spent time working in Asia, Europe and South America, and is now in the process of claiming her Italian citizenship. Places discussed: USA (California & NY), Italy, Singapore, and expat opportunities. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Summer is here and it’s time to channel Martha Stewart, Ina Garten and more to find delicious summer cocktails - we could all use one (or five).

This week is a throwback conversation from a few years back, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Hollie McKay, who is a war reporter, author, speaker, humanitarian - and ex-ballerina! Her work is incredible, as is her story. Places discussed: USA, Australia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and more. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The number of American expats moving abroad continue to grow, and in my most recent trip to Spain and Italy, I was running into them left and right. From retirees to digital nomads to people running companies remotely, there are more options than ever. Let’s discuss.

This week, host CARRIE A. MITCHELL talks with Alison Laesser-Keck who is the founder (along with her husband) of Alison Bryan Destinations. A California native, with Pacific Northwest and Midwest roots, Alison travels the world extensively for her work, creating unbelievably beautiful experiences for her clients. Places discussed: USA, Mexico, Italy, Spain. Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts

With the long weekend upon us, here are a few of my favorite bags for the shorter trips.