Gwyneth Paltrow of GOOP has opened up a pop-up store in a historical Frank Lloyd Wright building at 140 Maiden Lane in San Francisco. I like Gwynie, but who I really admire is Frank Lloyd Wright. I was in awe…
Self Help: Coaching
For the past 2 months, I have been working with an executive coach and I’m surprised by how I’m slowly evolving into a better me. Dean says he has noticed a positive change. Background: I attended a women’s networking event…
Happy Birthday Franco!
Two years ago today, on Mother’s Day 2014, I gave birth to my precious son Franco. He is shy but extremely active and energetic, headed for greatness as a future sprinter. He only sits still if he’s sick or watching…
Guide to Los Angeles
I love LA! I am not one of those Northern California residents who disses LA. Every time I go south, I have the bestest time. I went with my high school girlfriends for a quick weekend getaway and it was…
What are your favorite books of all-time?
I’ve recently finished reading Anthony Doerr’s Pulitzer prize-winning All the Light We Cannot See, Dr. Paul Kalanithi’s memoir When Breath Becomes Air, and Oprah Winfrey’s What I Know For Sure. They were all good, moving and held my attention. While researching…
Ready for Hillary 2016
You’re either with her or with Trump. And I’m with her! I campaigned for Hillary in 2008 and very much looking forward to her locking in the nomination. I had quite a bit of anxiety yesterday, waiting for the New…
Slow and Lazy Wins the Race
After a busy work period, I spent this past weekend in Los Angeles. It was heaven! Don’t I look relaxed in these pictures?! I couldn’t have asked for a better time: amazing weather, wine and food, plus the company could not…
How Tall Will Your Child Be as an Adult?
I have extreme Napoleon Complex. I assume we all have our insecurities: gray hair, halitosis, body odor, hair loss… But most of those traits are correctable or happen only for a certain duration, whereas I have been vertically challenged my whole…
Where Do You Want to Live?
The following is my home trajectory: Born in Oakland, CA Raised in Alameda, CA College in Berkeley, CA Post-college stint in Emeryville, CA Startup years in San Francisco, CA Graduate school in Chicago, IL Post-MBA career in San Francisco, CA Raising…
Egg Hunt Success
I am pleased to report that we found an amazing egg hunt last weekend. I’m going to be selfish and won’t divulge the location because I wouldn’t want the PEZ incident, where parents stampeded a children’s egg hunt, to happen…