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The Woman Behind the Scenes – The Quiet Leadership That Keeps Healthcare Moving By the time a patient walks into an operating room, countless details have already been handled. At Olena Medical, Cheryl Jones is one of the women making sure those details come together. There is a moment in healthcare that patients rarely think about. It happens before the doors to the operating room open. Before the physician enters. Before the anesthesia provider meets the patient. Before the first procedure of the day begins. Schedules have been reviewed. Providers have been assigned. Surgical centers have communicated their needs. Changes have been made, sometimes more than once. Phone calls and messages have gone back and forth. And someone has been keeping track of all those moving pieces. At Olena Medical , that person is often Cheryl Jones, Operations Manager . Her work takes place largely behind the scenes, but it is central to keeping the organization moving. “I see myself as the connect...

9.25 Friday Faves Hiiii! Happy weekend! Hello from the other side of the plague. We had the domino effect of sickness in our house. P got sick, then the Pilot, then Liv, and I thought I had fought it… and it got me. I was pretty sick all week last week and just now on the ups. It felt good to take a barre class yesterday – my first workout in over a week!! The rest of the weekend should be pretty fun. The Pilot is in town, I’m hoping we can go line dancing at Maverick, high school football game (so fun), P has a soccer game and a bday party. The weather has been the tiniest bit crispy and I love that it feels a little bit like fall. I hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead! For now, i’s time for the weekly Friday Faves roundup! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love hearing about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below. (Friendly reminder that affiliate links ar...

Lumebox review and if it’s worth it Sharing my full thoughts on the Lumebox after two years and if I think it’s worth it! If you’ve been wanting to add one to your collection, check it out here .  Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having an amazing week. For today’s post, I wanted to share an updated Lumebox review now that I’ve been using it for two years It’s been one of my favorite things to stack into my morning wellness routine, and I love it even more than I thought I would. The short answer: yes, I think it’s worth it if you want red light therapy you can use at home (and take with you when you travel). It won’t replace a big full-body panel, but for skin, sore muscles, and my morning routine, it’s the one I reach for. Here’s what my current routine looks like: Eye care routine Get the kids packed up and off to school Breakfast – almost always a protein pudding with Daily Nutritional Support , Truvani, Nut...

My TMI wellness essentials: the slightly weird things I do to look/feel better Sharing some of my favorite TMI wellness essentials. Affiliate links are included below. Thank you so so much for shopping through my links! Ok friends, we’re getting a little TMI today. These are some of the slightly weird, decidedly unglamorous things I regularly do in the name of feeling good, looking a little more alive (I hope??), and taking care of myself. Some are wellness staples I’ve used for years, some are beauty things that make me look absolutely ridiculous while I’m doing them, and all are staples that I’ve use regularly and love. As always, this is just what I personally use and love, not medical advice. You definitely don’t need to do all of these things. Pick what makes sense for you and your life and leave the rest. My TMI wellness essentials 1. Castor oil packs Yes, I regularly strap this oil-soaked situation to my stomach while I watch TV. I usually rea...

Why Leaders at the Star City Center for the Arts in Roanoke Say Community-Based Studios Matter More Than Ever Nestled in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia, a long-standing ballet school is expanding its vision and inviting the community to forge a deeper connection to the arts than ever before. As the Star City School of Ballet continues to thrive in the trendy city center, it is evolving alongside the new Star City Center for the Arts , a shared home that celebrates movement, visual art, music, and multidisciplinary creative work in a community-based setting.  The way both spaces thrive is indicative of how community-based studios have grown beyond just places to hold classes. It all comes at a time when affordable creative spaces, arts access, and meaningful in-person connection can be difficult to find. “This is vital infrastructure for artists, families, educators, and emerging creative entrepreneurs,” explains Star City Managing Director Ana Elisa Martinez de la Peña. “We are work...

OneSkin OS-01 Face Rich Cream Review: My Honest Thoughts After One Month Sharing my full OneSkin OS-01 Face Rich Cream review after using it for the past month, including the texture, how I use it, key ingredients, and how it compares to the original OS-01 Face Moisturizer. OneSkin sent me this product to try. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through my link. It does not affect your purchase price, and I only share products I genuinely use and recommend. You can check out OneSkin and use FITNESSISTA15 here! Hi friends! How are you? I hope you’re having a lovely morning. The Pilot is actually home this week (wahoo!) so we’re going to grab breakfast and hit the gym together before I start work stuff for the day. Today, I’m excited to share a brand-new skincare launch from OneSkin: the OS-01 Face Rich Cream . It’s available TODAY and you can add it to your peptide skincare collection! I’ve had a jar here to test out for the...

Designing More Than Jewelry: Marlene Haase on Creativity, Business and Leadership Talent may open a door, but building a career requires something more. For jewelry designer Marlene Haase, succeeding in New York has meant learning to combine creativity with persistence, leadership—and an understanding of the business behind design.   “When I moved to New York, my ambition was to really thrive as a designer and build a career for myself,” Haase says. She moved to New York after Parsons School of Design selected her for its prestigious MFA Fashion Design and Society program and awarded her a Dean’s Merit Scholarship. She also received a scholarship from the German Academic Scholarship Foundation (Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes) in recognition of her talent and to support the further development of her career. New York proved as competitive as she expected. What surprised her was how much she enjoyed that intensity. “Being surrounded by talented and ambitious people has co...

HigherDOSE Microcurrent Body Sculptor Review Sharing my full review of the HigherDOSE Microcurrent Body Sculptor . If you want to try it out, or any of the HigherDOSE products, use my discount code FITNESSISTA15 here .  Hi friends! I hope you’re having a lovely morning! I’m catching a Pilates class with a friend today and then it’s calls pretty much all day. HigherDOSE Microcurrent Body Sculptor Review: My Honest Experience For today’s post, I wanted to share my thoughts on the HigherDOSE Microcurrent Body Sculptor now that I’ve had a chance to use it for a while. This at-home microcurrent device is basically like a total body gua sha, including the benefits of red light and microcurrent. I tried it mostly for recovery and lymphatic support, and I’ve been blown away by my skin’s texture. What Is the HigherDOSE Microcurrent Body Sculptor? This is a cordless, handheld device combining microcurrent + red light (650nm) + near-infrared light (850nm). It was designed after traditional...

current hair routine Hi friend! Here’s a list of all of my hair care faves and the full routine! While I try to choose natural and organic options as much as possible, with my hair care, I’ve kind of swung a little in the opposite direction. Below is a mix of the most natural organic stuff you can find… and the opposite. Balance, baby. Wash routine: I used to only wash my hair once a week. After visiting the Korean head spa and having my scalp scanned, I’ve changed my ways lol. I wash it twice a week now. Shampoo and conditioner: Nexxus I have thick hair and I’ve been using this Nexxus shampoo and conditioner for years. I want a THICK conditioner, not one that feels like water. *Once a week, I use my products from Korea , but I’ve been trying to make them last. Everything is linked here . Every other wash, I add in a mask. This mask and this mask are my two favorites. If I’m feeling extra, before my shower, I’ll mist my hair with water, add in the mask, and Saran Wrap it aro...

9.11 Friday Faves Hiiii! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We have a family dinner, Liv and I have a volunteer event for NCL, and I’m subbing a barre class. I hope you have a lovely and relaxing weekend ahead! Some pics from lately: Lola in the dryer…. (Whenever I do laundry, she runs into the laundry room to hunt for more socks to eat. She’s eaten two.. that we know of. So, I’ve been watching her like even more of a hawk than usual. This dog, I tell ya.) A javi sighting!! We always say it’s good luck when we see javelina, and one night driving home, we saw 12! We sat in our cars and watched them eat for a while. Fishing with the fam at Tanque Verde Ranch. EJ was the only one who caught a fish (a tiny one!) but it was a very exciting moment. Pool day with P and a friend at La Paloma: For now, i’s time for the weekly Friday Faves roundup! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love hearing about your faves, to...