​​I am very excited to be part of "Bridging the Gap" campaign! The Bridging the Gap campaign took 100mid lifers and 100 millennials and teamed them together.  I have always been friends with people of different ages, genders, races and religions. What moved me to be part of this groundbreaking event is that It never mattered to me the label of a person...all that mattered was the person had a good heart and we had a few things in common. Some of my best friends are in their 80's and others are in their 20's. I have never let an age gap dictate my friendship and have always believed we are stronger together.  So when I was asked to find a millennial to interview... I immediately knew who to contact.  This leads me to introduce you to one of my best friends, Anne Therese Bengtsson who is 26 years old! She is truly a beacon of light and one must be careful not to get blinded by her wattage.  I met Anne Therese with some friends one night for an event she was hosting and we quickly became inseparable. We just feel so connected. She has taught me so much and I have (hopefully) taught and mentored her. At 26, Anne Therese is a very insightful and brilliant young lady. One of the subjects I was interested in interviewing her on was how to stay healthy on a plant based diet. Listen to our podcast here http://heychange.net/episodes/923/. ​

You finally want to enhance your beauty and not hide it. Congratulations, goddess! Makeup can be a beautiful, artistic form of self expression. But we don't want to spend a fortune and we don't want to put toxins all over our face. We absorb makeup, lotions and potions like a sponge so make sure anything you put on your face is free of chemicals and fragrances. "Wait you say, Toxin Free? Organic? Clean? How is that possible? We are talking about cosmetics by the way!"
Yes, finally! As a beauty expert, I have been looking for this all my life. These aren’t just buzz-words anymore. There is a cosmetic line with a conscious and it's called Crunchi. Ingredients that won’t put your health at risk, because this should never even be an option. I am having a love affair with them. They should be a way of life and we should never compromise on our health. The Crunchi Cosmetics is a way of life. Crunchi is dedicated to educating consumers about the potential harm of cosmetic toxins, and in the process, providing the best, highest performing alternatives.  Utilizing years of research and safety data compiled by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review, Environmental Working Group and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, they have thoughtfully selected ingredients that work. Crunchi is setting a new standard for cosmetic safety, and ultimately, redefining what it means to be beautiful. No sacrifice for performance! Crunchi cosmetics line of cosmetics perform at the highest level, without the need for toxic ingredients and giving beauty a new meaning. Click on photo for more information and watch video tutorial. 

When we use less and love more... something profound happens. We start to really appreciate what we have and are deeply grateful for it. We only use what we need and it is sufficient. Every month I try a new Hero Product from Beauty-Heroes.com and I get so excited for my little box to come as I know that I will be getting such a special treat. The founder of #beautyheroes, Jeannie Jarnot has carefully curated some of the most delicious, organic and vegan products on the market. This month's treasure is The Bean AntiOxidant Mask by MAHALO skin care. The Super Hero ingredients are pure decadence with organic ginger, clove and cinnamon that naturally stimulate and energize cell renewal and circulation while an aromatic notes of vanilla, cardamon, honey and dark chocolate give this mask its decadence. Brought to you from the "garden island" of Kaua'i, MAHALO is infused with natural beauty and high potency. 

Josh Rosebrook’s Nutrient Day Cream and I are having a love affair. This delicious nutrient day cream contains SPF 30! Now I can get a super rich and luxe day cream with SPF and not have to worry about nasty chemicals.  In the summer I like to spend my time outdoors in the sun, hiking, biking, swimming, river rafting (a recent photo below) and I don't leave my house without an SPF sunscreen. I love the fact that it is in glass bottles so it doesn't pollute our oceans with ugly plastic. Also, Josh understands the universal truth that our bodies know best and how to heal themselves. His high quality products support the skin by first addressing the root problem of aging: inflammation. Josh Rosebrook skin and hair care brings a refreshing, holistic approach. Click on photo.