Twenty Something Yak

Going to the beach and you’ve got your checklist. Beach chair, towel, something cool to drink, a good book to read and your favorite sandals. Think you’re ready? Hold on! Listen in as Tori Blackhart talks about three other things you need whenever, and wherever, the sun’s rays are shining down – sunscreen, a sunhat, and sunglasses. And best of all, Tori gives you tips on how to be stylish at the same time!

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Hot weather and swimsuit season has arrived! Are you one of the many out there groaning at the thought of putting on a swimsuit? In this issue of Fashion Bytes, Tori Blackhart talks about getting back in shape, quickly and effectively by focusing on four key areas. So listen in as Tori shares her numerous ideas and suggestions, all of which can quickly lead to a slimmer, well toned, healthier body. You will no longer have to groan at the thought of a day at the beach!

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If you thought you learned a lot about jeans in our podcast, Jeans That Fit Part 1, you won’t believe how much more information we have for you in this Part 2. Our very special guest is Elizabeth Calcagno, owner of “Sassy” (located in Lemoyne, PA),  one of the premier jeans shops in the US. Elizabeth shares her wealth of information about jeans- pockets, rises, yokes, washes, cuts, how to clean, cost, and brand names. And she tells what works best on different shapes. Join host Tori Blackhart as we all learn how to find jeans that fit!

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Founded in 2002, Women’s Education Project (WEP), an nonprofit headquartered in New York, provides college scholarships, academic support, job-oriented training and life skills to help underprivileged Indian women obtain better jobs and make life-changing decisions about their health, finances and future. In WEP’s centers, in Madurai and Hyderabad, South India, students gain a lively awareness of life’s possibilities and effect lasting change for themselves, their families and communities.

Zoe Timms, Founding Director of Women’s Education Project, has worked for over nine years in the nonprofit sector in the U.S. and India. Read the rest of this entry �

Struggling with a waistline that doesn’t seem to be there? In this edition of Fashion Bytes with Tori Blackhart, Tori talks about Faking a Waistline and the numerous ways one can cover up or disguise that bulging middle. Tori shares ideas and tips for clothing styles that will cover, conceal and fake a waistline. Listen as Tori talks about the wrap dress, one of many ideas on how to accentuate the best of you and minimize that inflated tire.

Go to WomensStyleNetwork.collectivex.com to post comments, ask questions or chat with Tori about what Fashion Byte tips you would like to hear. We want to hear from you and value your suggestions.

This podcast is proudly sponsored by:

Lauren Solomon Associates: “Your image is the key to your success,” says Lauren. To purchase your very own copy of Lauren’s book, “Image Matters!”, go to LSImage .

You want a new pair of jeans and you want them to fit. So you go to your local jean shop where before you even enter the door you have two choices. 1) Be embarrassed beyond belief like your host, Tori Blackhart was the first time she bought jeans on her own or 2) be prepared with information about your body shape, your size and what the cut of jeans means to you. Listen as Tori shares tips to make your jean excursion a rousing success.
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This podcast of Twenty-Something Style is sponsored by Empowered Clarity, a podcast dedicated to helping you become “unstuck” with host Tino Vieitez, found on www.coachyak.com.

Ambassador Cheick Sidi Diarra of Mali was appointed in 2007 to the position of Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs and Small Island Developing States (SIDs). He has over 25 years of professional experience in international relations, law and development. He has been an active advocate for the cause of Africa, the least developed countries and landlocked developing countries as his country uniquely represents two of these three groups of countries. Mr. Diarra obtained masters degrees in international public law and international relations from Dakar University in Senegal. Read the rest of this entry �

Muriel Glasgow, host of Yakker’s corner, is an amazing woman and her love of all people and her passion to help them help themselves comes shining through as she talks. In this special edition of Yakker’s Corner, Muriel is the one being interviewed. Listen in as she talks about her background, what Yakker’s Corner is all about and what she hopes to accomplish. As always, listeners are encouraged to join the discussion by going to www.unitednationsyak.collectivex.com to post comments, ask Muriel questions, and see what is going on in the United Nations world. Read the rest of this entry �

“At O1P/INSE we are contributing to making the world a better place, now and for generations to come; we are bringing love where hate exists, hope where there is despair, peace where there is strife, sustenance where there is hunger, health where there is disease, tolerance where there is ignorance, knowledge where there is lack of education, respect where there is division and passion where there is apathy! Read the rest of this entry �

Mr. Martin Mohammed is Founder and President of the United States African Chamber of Commerce (USACC) Mr. Mohammed is from Somalia and was among those whose lives were forever changed by the civil war. He came to the United States as a refugee in 1998 and settled in Minnesota. Prior to his arrival in the United States, he worked for 8 years in Kenya helping in the coordination and management of the resettlement of refugees from Somali, Sudan, and Rwanda. Read the rest of this entry �