News Macarons: On Air

For our Monday Muse, we’re pulling a Liz Lemon

If you’ve ever felt like the fashion industry doesn’t understand you, or that something must be wrong with you because you can’t find clothes to fit your physique, you are not alone. If you’ve ever cried in the dressing room (shoutout) or sworn off a brand because of a “how can anyone fit into something like this?” moment, it’s not you. It’s them. Here’s the thing: the average American woman wears a size 16 and about two-thirds of these women fall into the plus-size market. Think about it. If that’s the average, why do most fashion companies use a size 6 fit model to design and manufacture their clothes? If that’s the average, why is this still considered the plus-size market? In the following interview, Lauren Lockhart and I go deep inside the fashion industry to discuss how it’s failing 67% of American women. Better yet, we explore her disruptive plan to positively impact the bottom line and the plus-size market simulta

Do you know the greatest female athlete of all time is? Sure, the Super Bowl was last night which is cool and all, but that makes paying homage to the greats that much more important. Did you know that only as recently as 1900 women were allowed to participate in the Olympics? Compare that to the centuries of men allowed to participate in this tradition, and you get the idea. Oh, and women's gymnastics debuted at the 1928 Olympics. Ridiculous.   So the muse we’re investigating today is all of the above: she’s a rebel, a superstar, an accomplished athlete. She totally defied the status quo at a time when women were expected to maintain a singular role in their lifetimes, and she made such an impact in the world of sports that she’s revered to this day, her memory solidified in publications and history books indefinitely.

The life of a nude art model, sexual harassment, and finding your own confidence. This interview has everything.

Today we’re talking about confidence. With some Hallmark-inspired conspiracy theories sprinkled in, no less. February is a month that preys on bringing us down. During January, we start a new year by pursuing outlandish resolutions. We literally pick out something about ourselves that we believe needs improving, dedicate our time and efforts and sanity into fixing these perceived weaknesses, and, as statistics show, we fail by the time February comes around. Then we’re hit with Valentine’s Day, and before you know it you’re crying on your couch with a bento box and a personal bottle of wine. Can I get an amen, ladies? But that’s not what we’re here for. Today, our Muse inspires confidence in the face of that devilish little voice inside your head. Minus the oversized teddy bears, of course.

Today we’re talking about defiance. Defiance in the face of discrimination, in the face of abuse. Defiance in the face of the ongoing war of good versus evil. Defiance in the face of those who aim to suppress our truths and our livelihoods. And today we’re going to talk about the life of a woman who encompasses all of the above: she has boldly lived her truth, defied societal expectations, and literally fought against her political oppressor to overcome his blatant prejudices in the most badass and publicly way possible. Here’s another clue: she made headlines last year as the first openly transgender person to be elected to the Virginia General Assembly. Do you know who she is yet? Find out on this episode of the #MondayMuse!

When you think of the Civil Rights Movement, who do you think of? Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks probably came to mind first, right? I mean of course, they’re legendary human beings that will forever be heroes and icons to all of us! But what if I told you that there was someone else… before Rosa? Before her iconic refusal to give up her seat? Before the bus boycott movement? Before the Civil Rights movement at large? And what if I told you that she was just a teenager when she was first arrested? You’re curious, I can feel it! Let me introduce you to one of the first pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement…

The next Albert Einstein is a woman. (and she’s dope) The second episode of our #MondayMuse series is here! Consider this the best way to start your week as we celebrate the free-thinkers, the ingenues, the barrier-breakers, and the visionaries! So our Monday Muse today transcends what the word “genius” means. She’s a physicist, she created her own plane as a teenager, and you can count Steven Hawkins as one of her biggest fans. Do you know who she is yet? Find out in this latest episode!

What! Can you believe 2018 is right around the corner? I mean sure, we have to get through (survive) Christmas and all the New Years parties first, but when it comes to planning what the next year is going to look like, both for you and your business, the time is now. So for this episode of News Macarons: On Air, we walk through this fantastic article by Benjamin Hardy “23 Smart Ways To Increase Your Confidence, Productivity, and Income.” It’s a long one, but it’s jam packed with amazing information and life-changing new ways to think intrinsically about your actions and then externally manifest those thoughts into reality. I love it. I’ve read it multiple times, and I want to share the wisdom in this article with you all as well. the link to the piece: https://medium.com/personal-growth/23-smart-ways-to-increase-your-confidence-productivity-and-income-5ee8a3158f31

Surprise! Welcome to the newest series for News Macarons: On Air, ✨The #MondayMuse!✨ We’re at our most inspired, most loving, most creative when we listen to the lives of the women who came before us. And that’s what the Monday Muse is all about. Together we will find inspiration for the week from the women before us, those who have boldly chased their dreams, defied stereotypes, and lived a life of purpose and passion despite the rest of the world telling them not to. Let us rejoice in the presence of the free-thinkers, the ingenues, the barrier breakers, the visionaries! And today, our inaugural Monday Muse embodies those values. Her life encompasses everything we need a little bit more of these days: passion, devotion, understanding, and unbridled talent and love across gender and racial lines. You can count Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso as her admirers. She was an international entertainer who also fought the Nazis, refused to perform in segregated au

Introducing Diana True: the founder and CEO of not just one business, but three (

To celebrate the launch of our *first ever* digital publication “Quaintrelle: Holiday Soiree,” we’re devoting this podcast to celebrating the awesome contributors who made this such a special project! I also discuss what this crazy-long, hard-to-find word even means and why it holds such a special place in my heart. There’s a ton of shoutouts here, so let’s keep it all straight! GIVEAWAY: head to the @newsmacarons or @glam22_cosmetics insta accounts for details FEATURED: 1. Jennifer Blakemore @yourpersonalcrafter yourpersonalcrafter.com 2. Marissa Comerford @welllivedmag welllivedmag.com 3. Olivia Ewing @lifestylebyliv lifestylebyliv.com 4. Jasmin Floyd @p0sitivity facebook.com/jasminsblog 5. Anita McGee @vignettesavannah vignettesavannah.com 6. Mariana Mercado @mariana.mercados 7. Marisa Richard @fitgreengal fitgreengal.com 8. Susy Shasky @glam22_cosmetics glam22cosmetics.com 9. Brooque Shivers @brooquecreative youtube.com/c/brooque 10. K

Today we host the irreplaceable Susy Shasky, the CEO and ultimate boss babe of GLAM22. Not only is she beautiful inside and out, she’s a fearless leader and philanthropic game changer as well. If you want to watch along, the recorded interview is now on our YouTube channel as well! Together we talk all things beauty, business, and giving back. And Susy happened to sprinkle in three different surprises throughout the interview! (Yes, be prepared for some happy tears.) Come for the business advice, stay for the warm fuzzies with a kick of powerful female camaraderie. #peachmacaron GLAM22: glam22cosmetics.com instagram.com/glam22_cosmetics SUSY: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJGoHg1YzSdE9e5B71Yh8A instagram.com/susyshasky12 NEWS MACARONS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OW-o1Id4i9aaG73dwL6cQ instagram.com/newsmacarons newsmacarons.com

A life inspired: what does it mean? And how do you pronounce macaron? All of life’s most pressing questions - answered. During our very first podcast episode, feel free to laugh at my robotically nervous moments or comment on any of the inspirational advice we talk about on our social media platforms. Questions, comments, and feedback are so very much appreciated at hello@newsmacarons.com. Plus, there’s more amazing content on our website at newsmacarons.com! #helpfulhannah4life