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Self-Esteem Workshop – Arizona

  "IT’S WHAT’S INSIDE THAT COUNTS!"   Self-Esteem Empowerment Workshop   Presented by Bestselling Author & Model/Actress Debra Gano Learn to overcome your negative self-talk and the need for external approval, and instead move into positive self-love and acceptance to see your true worth!  Debra Gano comes to Arizona to deliver this empowering and interactive workshop, [...]


Thursday October 22 2009

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A Size 4 is Too Fat???

The other day I blogged about the Ralph Lauren ad that was getting some attention that showed a skeletal-sized model (see my October 8 post) because I was so triggered by what I had experienced in my years in the modeling industry. This morning on the Today Show, that model, Filippa Hamilton, a size 4, [...]


Wednesday October 14 2009

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Too Thin Models Send Girls the Wrong Message

As a former model, I cannot resist commenting on the recent Ralph Lauren ad portraying an ultra-ultra-thin model that is causing some uproar. Advertisers using models who look like they’re starving (they probably are) teamed with Photoshop-crazy designers are sending out such an unhealthy message to our girls…it’s no wonder cases of eating disorders are [...]


Thursday October 8 2009

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Mean Girls: The Increase of School Bullying

Did you know that approximately 90% of kids will experience some form of bullying this school year? Ouch! What’s happening??? When did it suddenly become “cool” to be mean? While “Mean Girls” may think they’re cool, we here at Heartlight Girls are here to remind you that they are NOT cool…and NOT beautiful! Girls who bully are [...]


Wednesday September 23 2009

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Self-Esteem Empowerment Workshop

A MUST on your back-to-school list is healthy self-esteem! Bullying in schools has become a real problem, often with devastating long-term effects! Make yourself bully-proof by attending a Heartlight Girls Self-Esteem Empowerment Workshop and return to school with your Heartlight shining bright! The next one is taking place this Saturday, August 15, in West Michigan. For [...]


Wednesday August 12 2009

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