Natasha

"In terms of deal count, women-founded companies set a record last year, making up 4.4% of all VC deals—the largest percentage since 2006. Of course, the actual number of deals involving female-led startups still dismally low (368 compared to 5,588 for all-male teams), and the gap between the percentage of deals and percentage of dollars that go to women...

This is a sponsored post. The swimsuits were provided for this post. All opinions are my own. It is FINALLY spring, and I am so excited to talk all about swimwear. And, I am thrilled to do a swimwear review of the Boutique+ Swim Collection Launch with Jessica Milagros. Check Out My Review Let's Talk About the Swimsuits  Product Description Features: Tummy Control,...

This post was sponsored. All opinions are my own.  Are you a fan of Simply Be? I have been a fan for such a long time. Why you may ask? Here's a few reasons:  They are a size inclusive brand (size range spanning U.S. size 6-32)  They offer high-quality clothing and accessories options at great prices  They offer a beautifully diverse range...

This post was sponsored. The perfume was provided by Callio Fragrance. All opinions are my own.  Did you know spring will officially begin on March 21st? I am oh so ready to say goodbye to winter temperatures and enjoy warmer days coming our way. In the mood for a new scent for the new season? Have you tried the delicious Willow scent by...

At the age of six, I remember my weight being a topic of conversation with or without my consent. How did I respond? I turned to fashion as my saving grace. When I started Dressing Room 8, I wanted to show women that they could embrace fashion to pursue their personal and professional goals.  Taking pictures of myself has been...

Are you familiar with the power of tapping using the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT)? Recently, I was burned in the kitchen and totally wanted an easy way to deal with the pain and discomfort. Thankfully, spiritual coach and leader Rev KC Jones included me in her Tapping Tuesday Sessions, so I could understand how tapping really helps.   Tapping with Rev KC Jones  Why Am...

Some people love Valentine's Day and some people don't really care for this day. Personally, I haven't always loved this day. As a kid, I found the day to be mostly annoying. As a teenager, I barely remembered when it was V-Day. Ever since I met my hubby at Penn State, I thoroughly enjoyed the holiday. Why? Becuase I...

When I joined Facebook as a Freshman at Penn State, I never thought Facebook would become the platform it is today. Nor, did I know social media sites like Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest would dominate our world like it currently does. 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After I state my gratitude list for the day, I quickly turn on my phone to see all my...

Do you love the sound of the voice? When it comes to my voice, most people think I am from Los Angeles and they can't get enough of my laugh. When it comes to my voice, I focus on making sure I am heard no matter what. JTNDZGl2JTIwc3R5bGUlM0QlMjJ0ZXh0LWFsaWduJTNBY2VudGVyJTIyJTNFJTNDYSUyMHRhcmdldCUzRCUyMl9ibGFuayUyMiUyMGhyZWYlM0QlMjJodHRwJTNBJTJGJTJGc2hhcmVhc2FsZS5jb20lMkZyLmNmbSUzRmIlM0QxMTA5NDc0JTI2YW1wJTNCdSUzRDEwNjg4MjklMjZhbXAlM0JtJTNENzIwNjAlMjZhbXAlM0J1cmxsaW5rJTNEJTI2YW1wJTNCYWZmdHJhY2slM0QlMjIlM0UlM0NpbWclMjBzcmMlM0QlMjJodHRwJTNBJTJGJTJGc3RhdGljLnNoYXJlYXNhbGUuY29tJTJGaW1hZ2UlMkY3MjA2MCUyRmJyb29rc19vdmVyYWxscy0xMjAweDYyOC5qcGclMjIlMjBib3JkZXIlM0QlMjIwJTIyJTIwJTJGJTNFJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==When I attended She Leads 2017, I met Casey Erin Clark, the Co-Founder...

My husband and Co-Host of WokeNFree were just talking about something the other day and I instantly knew I wanted to share this subject with YOU. What am I referring to? I am talking about LinkedIn. 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 What Have People Said to Me? "What is LinkedIn?" "Yeah, I have an account but I NEVER use it." "Oh man, my LinkedIn profile is not...