Girlfriendology

Join us as we get ready for THE big BlogHer conference! We'll talk with girlfriend guests CASEY from SlimPerfect and CAROLE from Muffintopless about the fun SlimPerfect BlogHer Little Black Dress Model contest and our fun, fabulous winners! CASEY KURUTZ created SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear (50% off until Aug. 1!!! Use ‘BlogHer’ as promo code!). SlimPerfect was designed to help women with their confidence levels at the pool, beach or at the gym. (Or, as I call it, attractive activewear! See our review here.) CAROLE HICKS helps women become ‘muffintopless’ through her blog (you guessed it!) Muffintopless. Plus, she’s reaching out to companies and individuals through her business Oh! Social. Together we three created and ran a “Little Black Dress” contest for BlogHer. On the eve of BlogHer, we’re going to talk with Casey and Carole about their passions, businesses and the need for a good Little Black Dress! So listen, call or chat - but just join us on this week’s BlogTalkRadio show! TODAY at 11am PST/2pm EST on www.BlogTalkRadio.com/girlfriendology!

We're talking with Deborah Shane, of Train with Shane. www.trainwithshane.com

Women go places - together! Actually, that is a very fun way to travel - with your favorite female friends. And we have women's travel expert MARYBETH BOND to tell us all about it and share inspiration and ideas for Girlfriend Getaways (from her many books and travels!). Check her out at GutsyTraveler.com.Her Bio: Marybeth Bond is the nation’s preeminent travel expert on women and family travel — no other author, journalist or media personality brings her prodigious experience and expertise to the page, the screen, the podium or the airwaves. As a dynamic travel author and woman speaker, she offers a truly unique perspective providing insider’s tips, advice and stories.

Due to some technical difficulties, our interview with author Leil Lowndes didn't go through. So listen as I (Debba) 'tapdance' and share the new and exciting news from Girlfriendology!

Friendships make us healthier and happier - and we're going to talk with someone who knows! Join us as we interview DUONG SHEAHAN about her great blog "Live Healthier and Happier" and her role as an inspiring and caring friend!

Laugh, cry, scream, laugh some more and connect with your girlfriends - all just by playing a game! Join us on this Girlfriendology BlogTalkRadio show as we talk with KERRI NEUBEK, co-founder of Games for Dames - THE game for women to strengthen friendships, relieve stress and have a great time together! We'll talk about this fun game that presents girlfriend dilemmas and then asks: "What's a Dame to do?" Listen in, call in or chat and share your girlfriend stories and dilemmas with Kerri on this episode of the Girlfriendology BlogTalkRadio show.

“The Suze Orman for kids” - SUSAN BEACHAM. She’s been a guest on Dr. Phil and is a re-known financial expert for children, CEO of Money Savvy Generation and co-author of "Millionaire Kids Club" and she can provide specific, concise and creative steps to help kids (and families) get smart about money fast. And, as much as we all need to know more about managing our money, I’m sure this will be a popular show and great guest! SUSAN'S BIO Susan Beacham founded Money Savvy Generation in 1999 after almost two decades in private banking and investment management complemented by considerable time teaching at the elementary level. The company develops innovative products that help parents and educators teach basic personal finance skills to school-aged children. Susan’s mission is to empower children and young adults to take control over their financial lives and financial futures in a world of increasing financial complexity. A sought-after speaker for financial institutions, state regulatory agencies, trade associations, leadership conferences and schools, she is the creator of the Money Savvy Pig® piggy bank— the centerpiece of the Money Savvy Kids™ Basic Personal Finance Curriculum. This pioneering system uses age-appropriate instructional materials to teach kids about the value of money. Currently, this program is taught in school districts in 27 states plus the District of Columbia. In order to address the ‘tween and teenage years, Susan developed the award-winning basic personal finance organizer known as the Cash Cache® which has its own age-specific curriculum—Money Savvy U™. Among the company's media credentials, Susan's syndicated column, "The ABC's Of Money," appears in 25 award-winning, parenting publications across the US. Additionally, Money Savvy Generation financial literacy solutions have been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today Show, Right On T

Don't you LOVE to get or give great girlfriend gifts? We all do! We love to show how much we love and appreciate our friends with thoughtful gifts that show how special their friendship is to them. In celebration of National Best Friends Day, we're going to talk with BRENDA STRADLEY about girlfriend gift giving. She's the owner of It's In the Details - a Cincinnati Gift Shop. JOIN US!

What happens when you choose to see the beauty in every day? Life changes before your eyes. LIFE LOOKS GOOD HERE! "When you start to pay attention to the good stuff in life, I swear the good stuff multiplies. Consider this site your happy place, where you'll find ways to recognize and redefine beauty, and attract more of that good stuff to your own life. Before you know it, you'll be choosing beauty and seeing miracles unfold wherever you go." Liv Lane, Founder Choosing Beauty

Do you sometimes feel out of control with food? Do you find yourself eating whenever you're bored, stressed, angry or lonely? Do you habitually start to think about food so you can distract yourself from uncomfortable thoughts or situations? Then you may be an Emotional Eater. Join us as we talk with ELLEN SHUMAN, founder of "A Weigh Out." She's been on Oprah and featured in 'O Magazine' for her work with women dealing with binge eating disorder and other emotional eating issues. Girlfriends are vital to healthy self-image and body image, so come listen to Ellen and learn for yourself, your daughter and/or a girlfriend.

Join us as we talk with HEATHER CLAUS about style & get some great girlfriend advice. Follow her on Twitter

I know I do! Join us on this BlogTalkRadio/Girlfriendology show as we talk with HEATHER CLAUS. We'll get some great girlfriend advice on style, fashion and looking and feeling our best. Join us and bring your fashion questions for Heather!

She wrote the book on friendship! DR. JAN YAGER has written When Friendship Hurts and Friendshifts as well as countless articles on friendship - how it shifts, hurts and how badly we need it. I can't wait to talk with this Ph.D. in sociology about the relationships that have the power to make us healthier, happier, less stressed, live longer and feel more beautiful. Come join us as we talk with Dr. Jan Yager.

Do you learn from your mistakes? Girlfriendology guest JULIE WAINWRIGHT did. She worked her way up the corporate ladder to the CEO position at Pets.com - one of the prime examples of the dot.com boom and burst. And, at the same time her company was failing, so was her marriage. Sound overwhelming? Actually it was but Julie picked herself back up and learned from her lessons - and we'll be able to learn from them too! Join us as we talk with Julie about her life lessons and her new book ReBoot. Join us on this special day/time for our interview with Julie.

Wake up Girlfriends! It's time to dream your dream and live your life! And our Girlfriendology guest, AMY AHLERS is just the one to help! Amy is on a personal mission to be a “wake-up call”. After years of being a top producing Sales Executive, she discovered the world of coaching and never looked back. She is an International Certified Coach, the CEO of Wake-Up Call Coaching and the Creator of The Women Masters. She holds a BA from the University of California, earned the CPCC (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach) designation from The Coaches Training Institute, is a Bigger Game Certified Coach, is a certified Business Advisor from OneCoach, and is a Master Coach Equivalent. Join us to talk with Amy about the wake up call that YOU need to have!