Hello, my wise + wonderful women! Earlier this month, we discussed organizations that could help you network, learn new skills and boost your career trajectory. This week, I want to focus on how connection can improve your emotional well-being. Studies show that when you belong to community groups, religious organizations and even sports teams, you […]

Hello, my effervescent Plante Lifers! This month’s full moon is traditionally called the Flower Moon, which shouldn’t be surprising given the old adage, “April showers bring May flowers.” We already know that the planet is in bloom and this Saturday, May 18th, it will shine its light on all of nature’s splendor, including us. To […]

Hello, my bright + beautiful Plante Lifers! Last week, we took a big bite out of our day with some power-packed recipes. Today, I want to talk about another way breakfast time can fill not just your belly, but your mind and spirit too: breakfast clubs. All around the globe, savvy women are gathering in […]

Let me guess- you’re in need of some Spring skin care tips. Just like the fragile, new buds bursting through the rich soil, your skin is in a sensitive transition right now. The warmer temperatures and increased time outdoors can lead to more frequent breakouts from oil, sweat and dirt. And all the fresh pollen […]

Let’s talk Spring self care, my friends. Spring conjures up strong images of flipping mattresses, donating old outfits and scrubbing your shower tiles, doesn’t it? But what if we could give our mind and spirit a good once-over too? You can! You just need to fold in self-care practices designed to jumpstart your season (and […]

There is nothing better in the Springtime than getting your hands dirty. And I’m not talking in the garden! I’m talking in your kitchen, the heart of your home, where nature’s bounty is transformed into delicious, home-cooked meals.   Well, at least that’s the plan, right? I love nothing more than whipping up a tasty, […]

Spring has long been associated with renewal and rebirth, so this month, I want to focus on ways you can bloom within with my list of Springtime rituals. It doesn’t have to be a super sudden and spectacular blooming either, like the poppy fields here in CA (seriously, check out the gorgeous pictures!). You’re not […]

Hello, my powerful Plante Lifers! As Women’s History Month comes to a close, I thought we could step out of the workplace and focus on more ways you can support and empower other women 24/7, in your daily life. It’s not enough to build a camaraderie with your co-workers and excel in your career — […]

Hello, my marvelous Plante Lifers! March is a big month for women. International Women’s Day was last Friday, and the celebration of the vital role women have played in American history lasts all 31 days, baby! So be sure to take some time this week to honor the amazing women in your own personal sphere […]

On average, women in America will spend 30 years of their lives dieting. That is a tremendous amount of time, energy and lots of money to spend on something when diets don’t work. You heard me: diets don’t work. Like all living things, our bodies crave homeostasis, a maintained state of equilibrium, and our minds […]