Rebekah, Author at Neon Notebook

Happy 4th Birthday NeonNotebook!

April 25, 2017 by Rebekah in Lifestyle

Going back through old posts, I realized that I started NeonNotebook 4 years ago. Crazy how time flies? My life seems a lot different than it was back then.

The blog has definitely gone through various reiterations of the past 4 years: advice blog, fashion blog, career blog. I feel like it finally is at the place that it was meant for it to be: it is mostly a career/lifestyle blog for busy women. I

3 Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Lisa Cooper

April 24, 2017 by Rebekah in 3 Things

Lisa Cooper is the founder of GoGo Whiskey, an online boutique that sells fun, fab, trendy and bold women’s clothing. Lisa’s main focus is to provide our customers with comfortable, easy to wear clothing. If you like to change up your wardrobe or like to dress “in the moment” GoGo Whiskey offers many different styles. She believes having a variety of styles in your closet is fun and always offers you

Around Town: Week of April 23rd

April 21, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.

Sunday, April 23

Austin American-Statesman presents Statesman Capitol 10,000– Join the Austin American-Statesman for one of the biggest 10K runs in the nation! The run has turned into a two-day event that even includes a Health & Fitness Expo and finish line party with breakfast tacos, beer and bloody marys.

Sun Radio and Hill Country Conservancy presents Earth Day Live–Celebrate Earth Day surrounded by beautiful oak trees and great music. Americana bans will set the backdrop for a day full of fun with the Austin Hill Country Conservancy and Sun Radio. Monday, April 24

Fashion Revolution

Lesson Learned: Don’t Answer Questions About Money on the Spot

April 20, 2017 by Rebekah in Lifestyle

As a small business owner, freelancer, or whatever you may want to call it…I make a lot of mistakes. I can admit that. Getting to be your own boss has its perks, but there isn’t a map saying which way to go, so most of the time I just roll with the punches and hope that everything works out. In order to give guidance to anyone who might also want to start their

Career Confidential: Stelle Amor

April 19, 2017 by Rebekah in Career Confidential

Full name?: Stelle Amor

Position / Job title?: Singer, Songwriter, Artist, CEO of AMOR MELODIES

What is the biggest career mistake you’ve ever made? Waiting till I was “ready”— It turns out there’s never a good time to dive off the deep end- you just gotta do it and sink or swim. Whatever mistakes you make, you learn from them. So don’t be afraid to just do it.

What is the single most important piece of

Around Town: Week of April 16th

April 16, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.

Monday, April 17

AYC Lunch and Learn: #AISDFuture and Beyond–Learn more about the education system in Austin at this Austin Young Chamber and the Austin Independent School District lunch and learn event. Superintendent Paul Cruz will speak about the latest developments in Austin ISD as guests enjoy lunch. The event is free but make sure to register.

Net Impact Austin Green Drinks on Financial Literacy– Enjoy cocktails and get to know other individuals who are environmentally and socially conscious. The event will also feature Lorraine Bier, Executive Director of Financial Literacy Coalition, who will discuss the important of

Tips for recent college graduates

April 14, 2017 by Rebekah in Lifestyle

About to graduate and in panic mode about landing a job? Breaking into the work force can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be as tricky as it looks. If you’re stressing and think there’s no hope, check out our tips and tricks for landing your fist job. 1. UTILIZE CAREER RESOURCES

Your already paying for this service with

6 Healthy and fresh meal delivery programs

April 12, 2017 by Rebekah in Lifestyle

Between grocery shopping and menu prepping, it can be difficult to keep fresh and healthy ingredients on hand. However, eating out isn’t exactly diet friendly, especially when it’s hard to know what types of ingredients are involved. That’s where many of the latest meal delivery programs come in. They take the grunt work and guess work out of eating healthfully by sending you all the necessary ingredients already cleaned, chopped and ready to

3 Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Courtney Adeleye

April 11, 2017 by Rebekah in 3 Things

As Founder and CEO of The Mane Choice, Courtney Adeleye built her hair empire from the ground up by incorporating her specialized knowledge base with her own curiosity. Born and raised in Detroit Michigan, Courtney was no stranger to hard work and self-motivation. She worked hard to help her family from the age of 15 and put herself through University of Michigan to become a Registered Nurse.

However, little

Around Town: Week of April 9th

April 10, 2017 by Rebekah in ETC.

Sunday, April 9

2017 East Austin Urban Farm Tour– Spend your Sunday at this sip and stroll, featuring some of Austin’s greatest chefs creating dishes from fresh, local ingredients. Enjoy the lush landscape, learn how to grow your own farms and see lots of fresh crops and chickens!

Olamaie presents Masters Golf Tournament Viewing Party– Celebrate The Masters with a Southern-themed celebration. One ticket for Olamaie’s viewing party includes a cup of punch and snacks like deviled eggs, pimento cheese and peach ice cream sandwiches. Monday, April 10

Hyatt Regency Austin presents Pints and Poses– Need