Take Your Knee Off My Neck : Thoughts On Racism In The PR / Influencer Industry

In his eulogy of George Floyd, Reverend Al Sharpton said it best. We, as Black Americans need the knees taking off of our necks by racists in America in every aspect of our lives, including the workplace. It made me think. So I am addressing the PR people, who have racistly made my life a living hell for the past 11 years as an Editor/Influencer. It has not been pretty and it needs to stop.

Best Vegan Gluten-Free Foods and Beverages for July 4th

Since I now have to eat gluten-free, am mostly vegan and am a teetotaler, I am reviewing the best vegan, gluten-free foods and snacks plus alcohol-free bevies to help others with the same lifestyle choices.

I Tried Honeylove. Here’s What Happened

With so many upcoming concerts and events to attend, I am putting together my outfits. So I was very happy to receive a couple of shapewear products from Honeylove to make everything fit better. And best of all, Honeylove is offering a buy one item, get 20% OFF the rest of your order + FREE shipping on all orders over $75 just for TGATP readers!

Tips To Deal With A Cancer Diagnosis

I was geared up for a fresh start in 2023. But God had other plans.

TGATP Favorite Budget-Friendly Moisturizers for Fall 2023

Wow! We made it! It’s springtime! Here is my first beauty post of Spring 2023 featuring the moisturizers I love this season.

Summer Fancy Food Show To Hit NYC in June!

My favorite food event of the year, the Summer Fancy Food Show, hits NYC from June 25th to June 27th. In its 71st year, this year’s event will cover nearly 300,000 square feet of floor space at the Javits Center in New York and feature thousands of artisan products from more than 2,000 domestic and global specialty food and beverage makers and manufacturers.

TGATP Favorite Budget-Friendly Moisturizers for Fall 2023

Wow! We made it! It’s springtime! Here is my first beauty post of Spring 2023 featuring the moisturizers I love this season.

Gigi Pip Is My New Favorite Hatmaker

I discovered Gigi Pip on Instagram during Covid and I have been treating myself to their hats to celebrate key life achievements ever since. I now have about 8 of their hats and am waiting for my latest to arrive. Check out my favs.

7 Tips to Get That Nicotine Monkey Off Your Back

I first wrote this post in January 2015. I had a cancer diagnosis in January 2023 that made me regret every cigarette I had ever smoked and a couple of dear friends are trying to quit, so I decided to update and run this post again Here are 7 tips to help you quit. Good luck and I am rooting for you.

Boxed Water Has A Yummy New Flavor – Watermelon!

I was blessed to be invited to a launch party for the new flavor and the Boxed Water One Tree Planted initiative at SoulCycle Williamsburg. The fun-filled evening featured a SoulCycle class, massages, and aura readings with yummy vegan snacks and of course, Boxed Water Watermelon.

#RIPPaulReubens: You And Pee Wee Were Loved

#RIPPaul. We loved #PeeWeeHerman. Thank you.

Living For the New Dionis Goat Milk Skincare Deodorant

Your deodorant is an important part of your beauty arsenal, especially in the warmer months. The new Goat Milk Skincare Deodorant is free of aluminum, fragrance
baking soda, sulfates, alcohol, parabens, mineral oil, talc, and phthalates. Stay dry and fresh this summer and all year round!

8 Things That You Should Know Before Seeing Oppenheimer

I have been ardently anti-nukes all of my life. And right now, I am very concerned. With Putin and Jung-Un becoming rapidly more unhinged, crazy people even considering voting Trump back in, and the world just generally going nuts, we are now just 90 seconds to midnight. 90 SECONDS — closer than we have ever been. I will be seeing “Oppenheimer” next week, so I was thrilled to be sent this amazing article to run. It brings to light things I had never thought about that we all need to know regarding the dangers of nuclear weapons.