Running Journal: Day 46
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
Running Journal: Day 45
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
Running Journal: Day 44
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
Running Journal: Day 43
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
Running Journal: Day 42
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
Running Journal: Day 41
Donna Maria uses this Running Journal to share how physical exertion enhances her life and her business, one day at a time.
Radio Show: My Interview with Marathon Runner Laura McClain
In this video and summary, Donna Maria summarizes her interview with Laura McClain, marathon runner, editor of Run Momma Run News Blog and creator of the Runner Momma Medal Rack.
Runner Laura McClain On Indie Business Radio Tomorrow
Donna Maria previews mom and marathon runner Laura McClain as an upcoming guest on the Indie Business Radio Show.
How To Fit In Fitness, And Still Get Stuff Done
On March 1, the first day I wore a pedometer, I took under 1,000 steps. Since health experts say that at least 10,000 steps a day are required to maintain an active lifestyle (5,000 steps a day is “moderately active,” and more than 10,000 a day are required in order to lose weight), I knew…
I'm the New "Mayor" of the YMCA!
Foursquare is a location-based social networking site that allows you to earn rewards for “checking in” at locations in your area. According to a recent post in the Social Media Examiner, FourSquare receives more than 1 million check-ins per week. I enjoy checking in at a variety of places including book stores and coffee shops,…
3 Tips For Getting Back on the Fitness Wagon After Illness
Earlier this month, my daughter was diagnosed with strep throat. Last Sunday afternoon, my throat began to scratch. Last Sunday night, my son started hacking. My husband and I gave each other that “this will be a fun parenting time” look, and entered the week. Despite the fact that we are all generally healthy, before…
Poo Chi: A New Way to Love Your Abs
When I am one of a billion recipients on an email message, I usually ignore it. But I’m glad I didn’t ignore this one. If you need a laugh (or another reminder of the importance of exercise), then you will enjoy this hilarious look at an enlightened way to love your abdomen. This video was…
Raw Foods Adventure #1: Avocado Grand (And Where is Imar Hutchins?)
There was once a restaurant on the Atlanta, Ga, campus of Morehouse College called “Delights of The Garden.” Originally owned and operated by Imar Hutchins and some of his college friends, the restaurant was a huge success. The founders eventually opened two locations in my hometown of Washington, DC, one on the Howard University campus…
An Invitation to Write for My Blog!
Donna Maria extends an invitation to write for INDIE Business Blog!
Pursuing Fitness, One Small Victory at a Time
Yesterday, I started using the pedometer given to me as a surprise Christmas gift by Anne-Marie Faiola of Brambleberry. I decided against a morning run so I could prepare for the hearings on the Colorado Safe Personal Care Products Act, which ran from 3:30pm to 8:44pm EST. According to Kimberly Linton, my guest on yesterday’s…
Ivette Lost 100 Pounds In 23 Months
This is Ivette. She is a native Puerto Rican who recently relocated to Charlotte via New York City. Ivette is a newly minted certified Zumba instructor, and she wore me out in tonight’s class. She has lost 20 pounds over the course of the past 23 months. Go Ivette! Sent from my iPhone Posted via…
Are You Ready For The March Fitness Challenge?
Next Monday, Kimberly Linton will be my guest on Indie Business Radio. You can see from the photo below, Kimberly means business! I recently stepped up my fitness efforts in order to put a healthy body alongside a healthy business. I plan to start Kimberly’s virtual fitness training program on March 1, and you can…
Cranberry-Ginger Relish
My long search for the perfect cranberry condiment is over.
I’m Speaking At Social Media Telesummit 2010!
Last year, I met Leesa Barnes, author of Podcasting for Profit. Leesa graciously accepted my invitation to be a guest on my radio show, and you can stream or download the interview with here. (Jamila White hosted that show for me while I was away speaking at a conference.) While I hope to meet Leesa…
Join Me For Our First Indie Site Party!
I am pleased to announce IBN’s first online Indie Site Party on Monday, November 30 — Cyber Monday — at Noon New York time!! Our first party will be hosted at our social networking site and will feature IBN member Charlene Sevier, The Bead Dreamer, of Newport News, Virginia. Indie Site Parties are just like…
My 3 Blogs
I am often asked what I do. While I am involved in lots of business activities, my initial answer is always the same: I lead the Indie Beauty Network (IBN), a trade organization that provides business and advocacy services to small companies that make health, beauty and lifestyle products, and also to the companies that…