Not Accepting What the Media Portrays

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An overlook at the Hegemonic society that utilizes the media as a tool to dictate gender expression. This sets into motion the subordination of women in our society and that value that they hold as individuals politically and socially.

In a Woman’s World, a Spoonful of Sugar Really Does Help Medicine Go Down

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Being a woman in a male-dominated field can be difficult.  But when you are running a multi-million dollar franchise in the American football market, a woman’s actions can be judged even more. For Susan, it took an old saying in order to stand her ground as a woman in a man’s world – the way [...]

July “BE”: Be Creative and Authentic with Your Identity

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Every month, founder Susan Vernicek’s writes a new “BE” article! This month’s topic is about embracing your Identity by being creative and authentic. This is for all of you ladies out there that may feel like you are being held back, or feel that you are struggling to embrace your true identity. I’m insisting that [...]

June “BE”: Confidence Slipped in a Split Second

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Identity’s June 1st quarterly calendar issue is here! Check out founder Susan Vernicek’s newest “BE” Blog, Be Confident.  Keep an eye out for how Identity is changing and expanding. Feel Beautiful Everyday!™ with Identity. Yea, You ARE Pear Shaped…Could you imagine hearing somebody say that to you? Even if they didn’t say it intentionally, it [...]

Accepting, Appreciating, and Achieving

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Learning to appreciate and accept the life you are living, and to achieve the life you want to be living, may take time. Jacquelyn Alutto of RealBeautyRealwomen.com shares what she appreciates and accepts in her life, as well as what she is working to achieve in the future, to inspire and motivate you to a [...]

A little Weakness May Not be Weak

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Ladies, It’s time to be real and authentic. We all have weaknesses because we are NOT perfect.  If we were perfect, we all know how boring the world would be. Can you agree with me?  With that said, lets here what your weakness is.  Something you may be working on to improve, or something that [...]

The Best Of Identity – A Lifestyle Change

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The Best of Identity, going back from 2009 By Joann 2009 has arrived, and with it has come my usual weight loss movement. It’s the same thing every year. I pack on the pounds during the holidays and I vow to drop them (and then some) come January 2. I hit the gym hardcore, I [...]

How Well Do You Know Yourself?

Deborah Olivo

By Deborah Olivo Franqui Following a marriage of seven years, I escaped an embarrassing and local media-focused divorce, was laid off from a corporate job, and the incredulity of starting over was overwhelming. My mantra became, “I am not falling apart, I am unfolding.” Single and 53, I had no idea that my hallmark as [...]

March “BE” Be Positive

Ever have those weeks where you are just pathetic? Pigging out, not exercising, miserable, negative, and bringing down everything and everyone that comes your way?  Don’t lie. We’ve all been there! I, Susan Vernicek, dabbled on that pathetic path. The key is to catch yourself FAST, and adjust your attitude. Just recently, I was a [...]

Find Your Bliss-List Your Way to Happiness

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By Sandy Bienkowski Several years ago, everything was going wrong. It was almost comical—at least that’s how I like to think of it now. My car suddenly turned into a lemon. Repairs sucked away my paycheck. I realized I was dating a chronic bachelor who liked himself way more than me. Friends were getting laid [...]