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Dr. Jennifer Geoghegan

Business | May 4, 2017

Dr. Jennifer Geoghegan

Everyone always asks me two questions, “How do you pronounce your name?” and “Why did you become a plastic surgeon?” Geoghegan is a surname of Irish origin pronounced [gay-gan]. The truth is I tried out many specialties in medical school before deciding on plastic surgery. I grew up thinking I would become a heart transplant surgeon, the idea of saving lives was enticing; then I considered Obstetrics and loved delivering babies and bringing new life into the world, next I spent time with a pediatric surgeon and was pretty sure that I was headed in that direction. But then my mentor at the time suggested I try a plastic surgery rotation, I was hesitant at first, but by the third day I was hooked. I love variety and plastic surgery is just that. We treat infants, teenagers, baby-boomers, men, women and we don’t just get to operate on one area of the body, we treat faces, breasts, hands, abdomen and extremities. You can choose to do surgeries to correct congenital anomalies, do reconstruction for breast cancer, skin cancer, car accidents or perform cosmetic procedures that keep people looking as young as they feel. Every day is different, every patient is different and I love that my job is to work with that person to figure it all out.

At our beautiful office located near 96th Street and Shea Boulevard, in Scottsdale, AZ we will work with you to achieve your goals and desires. Everyone wants to look and feel their best, and sometimes that can be accomplished with skin care or laser hair removal and other times a more significant surgical change is required. I believe that honest, open communication is the best way to achieve your aesthetic goals. There is no “magic pill” and looking and feeling good is hard work. Whether plastic surgery is right for you or not, there are many other things that you can do for yourself. Eating a healthy diet, having a fitness regime, taking time to relax, and skin care are examples of everyday choices you can make to improve how you look and feel.

Deciding to have surgery is not an easy choice to make, but significant benefits can be achieved for those who do decide it’s the right thing for them.

Jenny Donnell

Business | May 4, 2017

Jenny Donnell

of The Sensible Shopaholic

2015 was a big year for Jenny Donnell. She gave birth to her second child (she already had a two-year-old at home), quit her office job at a Big Four accounting firm, and (even though she didn’t know it yet) started a new career as a blogger. What initially began as a baby blog – intended to keep her family across the country up to date on her newborn son’s milestones – opened Donnell’s eyes to the world of blogging. Soon after, with her own sensible shopper mom as inspiration, Donnell launched The Sensible Shopaholic. The self-proclaimed “full-time, stay-at-home mom and part-time blogger” focuses on fashion, lifestyle and beauty, using her online platform to express her creativity, share her favorite shopping finds with the world, and connect with others.

What inspires you and your day-to-day fashion? I’m always looking for versatile pieces that can easily be dressed up or down. I’ve always been a bit of a shopaholic, but even my husband agrees I spend my money wisely. I like to splurge on classic pieces that will last and spend less on trendy pieces that will be out of style next year.

What advice would you offer someone who wants to blog professionally? Start with a free WordPress account (it’s easy to upgrade when you get bigger) and build a social media following. Especially as a fashion blogger, having a presence on Instagram has been essential.

Top three summer must-haves: Off-the-shoulder or cold-shoulder tops and dresses, anything with tassels or pompoms, and an amazing pair of comfortable sandals or wedges.

How has becoming a mother changed your wardrobe? I now gravitate toward comfortable and easy-to-wash items that work with my day-to-day lifestyle. Instead of spending my weekends at trendy hot spots with friends, I now spend my time at the park, birthday parties and doing other family events. Heels and fancy dresses rarely happen these days.

What’s the best parenting advice you’ve been given? Traveling with kids is possible. My husband and I love to travel and have taken our kids to five continents before the age of five. Yes, there are difficult moments, but it is possible to continue exploring the world, even with kids in tow.

Top three fashion influences: 1) My mom. She’s always had amazing style and has taught me to shop sensibly, hence the name of my blog. 2) Tory Burch. I love her brand, story and entrepreneurial spirit. 3) Other fashion bloggers. These are real people who have a good eye and love fashion as much as I do.

Kimberly Blank

Business | May 4, 2017

Kimberly Blank

of Live Love Blank

With a background in retail buying and interior design, fashion blogging was a natural fit for Kimberly Blank. As a newer blogger, hitting the blogosphere less than a year ago, and a very new mom – her daughters are 22 months and just over a month old – Blank has transferred her passion and stylish know-how to her blog, Live Love Blank. It’s through blogging that Blank has found a way to share her creativity and expertise in the worlds of fashion, design, beauty and motherhood, with a goal of inspiring other moms. The fashionista’s saving grace? Online shopping, where she says she gets almost all of her goodies, including the Marc Fisher wedges, big sunnies and floral dresses she says are summer must-haves.

What inspires you and your day-to-day fashion? I love clothing that fits well, makes me feel my best, and energizes me for the day. It’s amazing how a well put-together look can uplift and motivate you.

When did your love of fashion begin? By first grade, I was obsessed with Punky Brewster, and I, too, had to wear jelly bracelets covering my arms and a necklace loaded with charms. I’m still accessory obsessed! I think it’s just something you are born with.

How has becoming a mother changed your wardrobe? Gone is the complicated clothing, meaning anything that requires you to watch what you eat or fashion tape. Fashion will always be extremely important to me, but now I also have to be comfortable running around with my babies or scooping them up, and not worrying about my clothing shifting. However, I will forever love getting dressed up, and my favorite thing to wear will always be a dress.

What do you think the key has been to having a successful blog and social media following? Authenticity, transparency and being inspirational. It’s so important to be your authentic self, and to share, discuss and promote things that you actually love, wear and stand behind. If you blog about what you are most passionate about, people will feel your energy, appreciate the authenticity, and look to you for your honesty and expertise. You must also be willing to be an open book and share a large portion of your life.

How do you do it all – blogging and being a mom? I’ve always had a strong work ethic and take great pride in being able to tackle a lot in a day. That same mentality carries over into motherhood and blogging. I don’t take naps, I work when my babies are asleep, and my power hours are that 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. sweet zone.

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