Q&A with Simone Marean, Girls Leadership Institute

Q&A with Simone Marean, Girls Leadership Institute

In May 2014, I attended a presentation titled Raising Resilient Girls. The speaker was Simone Marean, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Girls Leadership Institute (GLI) and I have not stopped thinking about all her great advice and information. She was funny and engaging and I could not wait to talk to her more about GLI.

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Q&A With Jeremy Stuart, Director of Class Dismissed

Q&A With Jeremy Stuart, Director of Class Dismissed

Jeremy Stuart’s directorial debut documentary on homeschooling called "Class Dismissed" is showing on Sunday, January 25th at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley. If you are a parent, or want a fresh perspective on education, you won't want to miss this one-time showing! Tickets are on sale now and selling fast. I am extremely excited to share an exclusive interview with Jeremy Stuart.

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SweetE Organic’s Gift Guide

SweetE Organic’s Gift Guide

I love taking my daughter to SweetE Organic. It's a favorite haunt for me 'cause this girls gotta have chocolate and SweetE Organic carry the best. But to my surprise they also now carry great gifts and toys! I talked to the owner, Elana Turchon, about the hottest gifts this year. When you go to SweetE Organic in Strawberry Village and mention Ronnie's Awesome List at checkout, you will receive a special surprise.

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Q & A with Sarah from 97.3 Alice Radio

Q & A with Sarah from 97.3 Alice Radio

Over 18 years ago, Sarah Clark made her first morning show appearance on 97.3 Alice Radio and her success has remained ever since. In addition to co-hosting the wildly popular radio show, The Sarah & Vinnie Show, every weekday morning from 5:30-10am, she has now started a new creative adventure with SlappyStuff which she will be selling at the Holiday Craft Fair at the Mill Valley Community Center on December 6th. I caught up with Sarah to talk about her life, being the Bay Area’s #1 radio DJ and a busy mom.

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Q&A With J. Otto Seibold and His Mr. Lunch Series

Q&A With J. Otto Seibold and His Mr. Lunch Series

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) presents another family-friendly exhibition that explores the work of beloved children’s book author and illustrators with J.otto Seibold and his Mr. Lunch series. I caught up with J.otto while he was in the midst of hand painting a mural at the CJM for the upcoming exhibition. 

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Volunteer Day is November 22

Volunteer Day is November 22

Everyone, no matter how young, can be a philanthropist. Even if your time to volunteer is limited or you do not have the financial means to contribute, you can still be involved and introduce your child to the power of compassion and show they have the ability to make a difference by simply giving of themselves. Families inspire by example. Talk to your child about what is most important to them and what you can do to support their ideas. Then contact a nonprofit where your child has expressed their passions and figure out what you can do to help OR start your own. 

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Turning Lemons into Lemonade, Q&A with Johanna Stein

Turning Lemons into Lemonade, Q&A with Johanna Stein

Kids have no problem expressing their unfiltered thoughts freely. Any parent can tell you story after story of how their kids have insulted and embarrassed them but Johanna Stein has turned this into an uproariously funny book and viral marketing campaign to compliment it which has now led to a television pilot and brought a lot of media attention. I am extremely excited to share an exclusive interview with writer, producer, director, actor and author, Johanna Stein.

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