3 Things I Wish I Had Known in My 20’s: Paula Simpson

Paula Simpson is the Co-Founder of ZSS Skincare.

She has integrated her expertise in nutrition, natural health and beauty to drive innovation within the medical, wellness and personal care sectors. With global recognition as a formulation and marketing expert, Paula has dedicated her time to educating both the medical aesthetic and beauty industries on the importance of nutrition to

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Career Confidential: Brit Daniels

Full name?: Brit Daniels

Position / Job title?:Recording Artist/ Singer/ Songwriter

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I never really had a set thing that I wanted to be when I grew up. A lot of kids around me did, but I remember that was always a really hard question for me to answer. I knew I wanted to do

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Around Town: Week of April 30th

Monday, May 1

A Texas Original: Kendra Scott’s Entrepreneurial Journey– Check out this TED-style talk with one of Texas’ most notable entrepreneurs, Kendra Scott. The event is free, but don’t forget to RSVP!

Tuesday, May 2

UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum presents After Dark– On the first of every month, Austin residents are invited to partake in a free yoga class at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum. Come and enjoy local juice refreshments, take a look at the sculptures and squeeze in a great (and free) workout!

Wednesday, May 3

The Bullock Texas State

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Lesson Learned: Ask More Questions Than You Think You Should

I always say that the one thing I feel confident in is my job; I can do PR and media pitching in my sleep. I tend to worry about everything else, but my work has never been one of those things. Recently though, I realized that the reason I never worried is because I was pretty complacent in where I

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Happy 4th Birthday NeonNotebook!

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:

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

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

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Around Town: Week of April 23rd

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

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

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

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Career Confidential: Stelle Amor

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

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Around Town: Week of April 16th

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

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