the beat — The Void

Keep Your Health Goals Stress-Free Even When Your Life Isn’t

Healthy living isn’t always easy, but Carolyn Brown sure knows how to help! If you aren’t caught up on our exclusive three-part column with this superwoman nutritionist, get to reading ladies. She has worked with a variety of clients to help them reach their weight and overall health goals, but she does it by implementing healthy changes into your lifestyle, rather than sacrificing your lifestyle for healthy changes… because after all, “you can live a healthy lifestyle without losing a social life.” But, what if work is the one the stealing away your social life? We’ve all had those weeks where we are stressed to the max and working crazy hours, and unfortunately, that can take a huge toll on our health habits. Luckily, Carolyn has some health hacks for when the metaphorical “chill pill” just won’t cut it.

sex & relationshipsMikyl CordovaMarch 15, 2019Comment

How To Start Your Journaling Journey

we called in a favor to get some advice from the journaling queen herself: katie dalebout

lifestyleMikyl CordovaMarch 7, 2019articleComment

Being Fun and Being Healthy Aren’t Mutually Exclusive

ICYMI: Superwoman nutritionist Carolyn Brown is giving us her sagely advice on all things healthy living in a three-part column exclusively for the void. Carolyn Brown is a registered dietitian at Foodtrainers in NYC. She has worked with a variety of clients to help them reach their weight and overall health goals, but she does it by implementing healthy changes into your lifestyle, rather than sacrificing your lifestyle for healthy changes because after all, “you can live a healthy lifestyle without losing a social life.”That last part is what CB is focusing on this month: how to balance your health goals with your outgoing lifestyle.

sex & relationshipsMikyl CordovaFebruary 15, 2019Comment

a conversation with jill martin: the jill of all trades

Jill Martin had to be the ‘Jill’ they were talking about when the phrase “Jill of all trades” was coined. She is a multi-hyphenated, fun-loving, successful, get-it-done kind of gal that doesn’t let anyone put her in a box. Her current resume includes being an Emmy Award-winning television personality and Today Show contributor, a New York Knicks sideline reporter, a New York Times best-selling author, a QVC ambassador, and Creative Director of her own fashion line G.I.L.I. We chatted with Jill about what motivates her professionally and what pushes her to make time for all of the projects and hobbies and people she holds near and dear.

lifestyleMikyl CordovaJanuary 31, 2019articleComment

2019 Grammy Awards: Full List of Nominations

The 61st Annual Grammy Awards are almost here! And while we love a night filled with pushing-the-boundaries fashion and unforgettable music collabs, we’re hyped to the see the number of women nominated for a big award this year. Check out all the noms here!

pop cultureMikyl CordovaJanuary 18, 2019articleComment

We’ve Got A Weak Spot for Femininity: Join the Revolution!

We know they say to not judge a book by it’s cover, but when we saw this bright red cover with the words The Feminine Revolution boldly jumping out at us, we had to imagine that it was a badass book (turns out we were right!).

businessMikyl CordovaJanuary 17, 2019articleComment

Being Healthy and Happy While In a Relationship

With sober-January in full swing, and resolutions possibly starting to wane, we spoke with NYC's hottest and most sought after nutritionist and all around wellness blogger and guru, Carolyn Brown of Foodtrainers about how to keep the bad habits at bay while still enjoying time with your bae to help us get through the winter blahs and to keep our promise to be our best selves…

sex & relationshipsMikyl CordovaJanuary 15, 2019article Comment

Secrets, Secrets Are No Fun: Here’s What’s Killing Your Relationship By Lauren Zander

Why do relationships deteriorate over time? What causes people to disconnect and drift apart? I’m not just talking about intimate relationships between married couples and partners; I’m talking about all relationships. What is causing this epidemic of disconnection? Why can’t we maintain a deep connection with the people in our lives? I’ll tell you why.

sex & relationshipsMikyl CordovaJanuary 3, 2019 Comment

He Said, She Said By Lauren Zander

If you have an important issue that you need to discuss with a person you’re in a relationship with, BUT you’re worried about how they will react, you’re not alone.

sex & relationshipsMikyl CordovaDecember 6, 2018 Comment

Tony Nominated Denée Benton on trusting her instincts and her journey to success

At just 25 years old, Denée Benton not only found her calling as a Tony-nominated actress and singer, but figured out a way to be immensely successful in the arts when she had no roadmap to get her there. Growing up in southern Florida, it wasn't figuring out her passion that was difficult, but it was staying committed to her path that led to her success on Broadway.

pop cultureMikyl CordovaNovember 9, 2018articleComment

Meet Lipslut: The Makeup Line That Is Anything But Lip Service

We love a makeup look that makes a statement, but Lipslut takes it to a whole new level. Birthed in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential election, this forward-thinking makeup company was founded in LA by a group of college women who made it their mission to take action, make a difference, and “put their money where their mouth is,” literally.

lifestyleMikyl CordovaOctober 18, 2018article Comment

The Truth About Sex By Lauren Zander

I’m about to bring up a subject matter that even today still turns adults into tweens. Ready? Here it is. I want to talk to you about your sex life.

sex & relationshipsMikyl CordovaOctober 4, 2018Comment