There comes a time in your life when you have to throw caution to the wind. A time when everything that made sense for your career no longer applies. When that day comes you can choose to seize the moment or move forward in your safety zone haunted by “what if?”. Today, we’re sitting down with branding wiz, Olivia Scott Perkins. With a resume that reads like the “Who’s Who” of advertising and marketing, Olivia decided that the next brand she was building would be her own. She’s brilliant, she’s committed to excellence, and today, she’s talking to In Her Shoes about the latest chapter in her uber- impressive career, the entrepreneurial journey

Tanikia Thompson of Nikki and the City has identified ten songs that will encourage you on those days when it seems like all of your hard effort will never pay off, and tunes that will help you celebrate those rewarding moments that you thought would never come. These songs are guaranteed to put you in a good mood and remind you of what you’re striving for. Grab your iPods and get inspired!

Are you in need of a manicure, pedicure, or just looking for a way to unwind after a long day? Sabrina Carson has just what you need. As owner of The Nail Boutique NYC in Brooklyn, Sabrina is committed to giving New York City some much needed TLC, one mani at a time. The charm of The Nail Boutique NYC is that it boasts a posh day spa feel, without the expensive prices. Today, Sabrina chats with In Her Shoes about her entrepreneurial journey and the actress she’d love to have in her salon immediately!

As mentioned last week, many of our fellow New Yorkers are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy so we had to reschedule our upcoming event. Hope you can join us on December 5th at the same time, same location, and with the same AWESOME guest speakers!

As we all know, Hurricane Sandy is behind us but the widespread damage in the Tri-State area is not. With so many people still trying to return to a state of normalcy, I’ve decided to push back the event date for “Beauties & Brains Behind the Brands.” Thanks so much for your understanding and patience. If you’ve already purchased tickets, don’t fret! Your name will still be on our list for the new date.

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Do you have a sick shoe game and plenty of pairs to spare? Let’s join forces to help those in need! We’ll be collecting new and gently used shoes for Hurricane Sandy victims at “The Beauties & Brains Behind the Brands.” Start digging through those closets and stay tuned for the new date announcement!

Is your hair starting to feel a bit drier and less luxurious now that the temps are dropping a bit? I’ve got the PERFECT remedy. So excited to share my favorite EDEN BodyWorks product with you at a discounted price! Visit www.edenbodyworks.net today through November 6th to purchase the brand’s JojOba Deep Conditioner at 40%

If you’re on the East Coast I hope that you and your loved ones are safe, sound, and out of harm’s way. We’re blessed to say that Sandy’s wrath is behind us. While we can now breathe a collective sigh of relief that the chaos has come to an end, there’s still one rather irksome matter to attend to: cabin fever. So how can you use this down time to your advantage, without developing a serious case of cabin fever in the process? Check out these five helpful tips!

If you’re in the New York City area and want to tap into the minds of six women who took their passion for beauty and turned it into profits, I’ve got JUST the event for you. On November 7th In Her Shoes presents: “The Beauties & Brains Behind the Brands” at Select Strands Studio in Manhattan. We’ve got an all-star line up of talented beauty BOSSES who’ve taken time out of their hectic schedules to participate in this special In Her Shoes affair! Guest speakers include: Lisa Price (Carol’s Daughter), Kim Roxie (LAMIK Beauty), Tia Williams (Shake Your Beauty/The Fly Cut), Tricia Lee (Polish Bar of Brooklyn) & H. Ginger Johnson and Sara Liz Pickett (Ginger + Liz)

The folks over at Huffington Post caught my attention with this one. While I’m surrounded by Fly Female Entrepreneurs each and every day, the online news source recently shared stats supporting the fact that women are (gasp!) less entrepreneurial than men. Say it isn’t so! It may be hard for many of us to imagine, but following are a few nuggets supporting this statement from Steven Bartlett’s latest article on the site. Are women really less entrepreneurial than men? What say you

In a world where plus size clothing is often underwhelming, designer Monif C. creates pieces that are equal parts glamorous, practical and sophisticated. Launched in 2006 by the queen of curvy girl style, the eponymous brand is relatively new but has already established a strong market position. From the racks of Nordstrom to your favorite online stores, Monif C. is changing the look of plus size fashion one design at a time. Take notes as the Fly Female Entrepreneur shares her brand’s story

Join One Third Tribal, the Jersey City based interior styling firm for their first ever trunk show hosted by the luxe shoe boutique, Ruia NYC, this Saturday! As a full service firm founded by the lovely Nik Rivers, One Third Tribal works with individuals and businesses to create beautifully, distinct interiors, displays and events.

Meet Raqquyah Webb of Adorn New York. As an accessories designer, Raqquyah’s professional goal is to make sure women are adorned in pieces that truly represent them. You’ve probably seen Raqquyah and her pieces around New York City at all of the hottest festivals and events but today, she’s here to chat us with about her design influences and what separates Adorn from the competition

If you’ve ever run into six beautiful, classy, and uber stylish ladies on the streets of New York City, each rocking their own unique, natural looks, you’ve probably had a Curly Girl Collective sighting! As a united body of natural women, the Curly Girl Collective (CGC) strives to create innovative experiences that foster acceptance and celebration of curls, kinks, and everything in between. Just in time for CGC’s highly anticipated event this Sunday at Brooklyn’s FREECANDY, In Her Shoes sat down with the busy beauties to chat about their inspiration, the biggest misconceptions about the group, and what we can expect from them in the months and years to come

Did you make it out to Be Blogalicious in Las Vegas this year? If you didn’t get to attend or aren’t familiar with it at all don’t fret. The annual Blogalicious Weekend is THE go-to destination for influential multicultural women and social media enthusiasts from all over the world to collaborate, connect and uplift one another. Blogalicious Weekend is not just a conference; its a celebration!

As a dear friend of In Her Shoes I’m happy to share 10 bits of wisdom I took away from the annual conference that you don’t want to miss. I took copious notes throughout the weekend just for In Her Shoes readers so grab your pen and paper (or that trusty iPad) and let’s Be Blogalicious

If you’re in the New York City area this is for you! Our very first “In His Shoes” feature, Modern Day Matchmaker Paul Brunson is coming to BK next week to celebrate the release of his new book, It’s Complicated But It Doesn’t Have to Be.

You know how much I love Paul and his fresh approach to dating and relationships so I was honored when he invited me to be on the host committee AND serve as the event’s Digital MC! I hope you can join us for this special evening. Would love to see your beautiful faces!