For everyone in Tucson looking to grab a hand-crafted margarita for Cinco de Mayo weekend, look no further! I have five local places that offer diverse margaritas: Café Poca Cosa, Guadalajara Grill, Reforma Cocina Y Cantina, Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails and Pasco Kitchen + Lounge. 1. Café Poca Cosa In general, this place takes the…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Alli Gooch
Read moreAlli only places her energy into something she is 100% passionate about, and anything below that doesn’t make the cut for the ambitious high school senior. This system is working out for the Phoenix-native considering she has not only had seven films screened at professional film festivals, but also walked down the runway during New…
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Sparkle Runners
Read moreOn Saturday, the local Girls on the Run (GOTR) 5k took place and it was fantastic! Last year, I was a coach/mentor for the NYC chapter before I moved back to Arizona and the experience was unlike any other. GOTR transforms both the girls and coaches. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the…
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Sabino Canyon: Hill Training
Read moreDuring my most recent 1/2 marathon I realized I needed to incorporate hill running workouts like I did in Central Park when I lived in NYC. Thanks to a fellow Team Nuun member’s recommendation, I tried out Sabino Canyon for the first time and I looooved it! Sabino Canyon is incredibly beautiful and scenic. It…
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Sunrise and Snowboarding
Read moreI can’t believe I almost forgot to post about my trip to Sunrise with the Moe family this year! I am always in constant awe in Arizona’s beautiful biodiversity. It was the perfect quick-trip getaway. Well the Thursday we left also happened to be the grand opening for one of our big clients at my…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Pandora Larsen
Read more“Encourage…Inspire…Change Lives,” is the mantra which resonates for Highlands lifestyle director, Pandora. Through her mantra she accomplished her personal training and nutrition certifications, received the volunteer of the year award, was recognized as the “Staff Member of the Year” at the Northwest YMCA, and above all, raised a loving family. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Pandora…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Leila Shevins
Read moreWhile under a full-ride scholarship, Leila involved herself in leadership roles for multiple clubs, fashion internships and two jobs! As the end of the semester approaches, she prepares for graduation this May. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Leila Shevins! Having an East Coast mentality always influenced Leila; she was born in NYC and raised in New…
