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My Dear Michael…
Today marks 5 years since you left us. And I have continued to hold true to that promise. We have continued to keep going.
I Can’t Believe That My Son is No Longer a Teenager
It has been such an honor to watch our son grow into an incredible young man. He has the spirit of a leader, a servants heart and a smile that won't stop. He is smart, kind and courteous, and he has done such a wonderful job of taking care of his mama!!!
Our Very First Salon Affiliate Has Retired…
The salon owner was so enthusiastic about the tour and our dream for the Hello Gorgeous! The program was that she was ready to pack her bags and go on the road with us.
Our 2022 Golf Outing Recap
My first experience with golf was not a pleasant one. It was July 4th weekend; it was 100 degrees at 6:00 in the morning and 100 percent humidity. It was HOT!!!!! On top of that, I was taken to a championship golf course. Not a great place for a beginner.
Meet One of Our Gorgeous! Ambassadors
I love meeting women that push the envelope. They are so inspirational to me. Whether it’s that they beat cancer or they drive a dragster, I love the stories of where they are now and how they got there. I was so excited when Dina Parise reached out to me on Linkedin and wanted to connect.
My Friend Ann 10 Years Later
I will never forget the day in April 10 years ago. I was driving and had to pull over when my friend Anne called me and told me that she had just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I was silent for a minute hearing those words from my friend. I remember saying, "it will be ok." I assured her that we would get her through this.
Kim’s Kloset
About 8 years ago, Mike and I came up with a dream to create space that women with cancer could come to receive some pampering and some solace. Back then it was about the women who had gone through our program and had been re-diagnosed. Once these women received a Hello Gorgeous! makeover, they weren’t eligible for another one. However, when the re-diagnosis came, I wanted to find a way to show them some love and support them. That is where the vision for Kim’s Kloset came in.
What happens to your hair during cancer treatment?
I remember working as a stylist behind the chair and having a salon guest come in and share with me that she was just diagnosed with cancer. I remember the fear in her eyes, fear of the unknown, for so many things. I was grateful to have had the knowledge to at least share what I knew.
Michael's 5th birthday without him
On March 6th, 2022 my late husband, Michael would have 61 years old. Sitting with a friend talking over a cocktail, I was sharing with her how was I going to make it through. I really wanted to do something that would be fun, but that would honor Michael. That is when I came up with the idea of performing random acts of kindness to celebrate Michael's first heavenly birthday.
Champions Are Made In The Off-Season: Podcast
My son has taken up powerlifting. I believe it was a way for him to de-stress. I feel that it gave him the sense of control, especially in times when he didn’t feel as if he had control. He has truly embraced the sport of powerlifting and has found a family at our local gym. Seth is the definition of dedication.
ABC 57 Does A Story On Hello Gorgeous!
In November of 2020 Mary from ABC 57 contacted us about doing a story on Hello Gorgeous! in conjunction with Giving Tuesday. We were excited to have the exposure to continue to share the mission of Hello Gorgeous!
Kim’s Kloset: We Are Building A Salon In Our Office
I wanted to make a bigger impact on women battling cancer in our community. We are building a salon inside our office!
Mike's Birthday Card
This is the 5th year that I will celebrate with out Mike but I am so excited that we get to continue to celebrate him. Join us on March 6th, 2022 for our annual Random Acts of Kindness day to celebrate and amazing man that would have been 61 years old this year.
This is a big weekend for me!!!
We are gearing up for one of my favorite weekends of the year. It's our Executive Board Retreat!!! Each year my team and I get together to make plans to grow the organization and find ways to help more women with cancer. I love the energy and the momentum that comes from this weekend. The room set up and ready to go.
10 Year Cancer Survivor & Cancer Doula - Talaya Dendy
I was so excited to learn more about the term Cancer Doula. I had the opportunity to share my story and the work that we do with Hello Gorgeous! on Talaya's podcast, Navigating Cancer Together.
Kim & Trisha’s Beauty Tips
I had a realization that between Trisha and I we have over 50 years of experience in the beauty industry.
Here are our favorite top 10 beauty tips that we will be discussing in this episode.
It's the doctor's job to treat your cancer, it's my job to make sure you look good while you are going through it
My mom had to have a procedure at the hospital. It was an early day. I got out of bed at 3:30am, picked her up at 5:00 am and drove her to the hospital where the procedure was being done.
The doctors and nurses were great and my mom’s procedure went well.
Podcast Guest Carly O’Laughlin
I was 52 when I heard the words, "you have cancer". It was hard enough then. I cannot imagine being a young girl at the age of 19, getting ready to start her sophomore year in college, her entire life in front of her, and then her world was rocked with a cancer diagnosis. Her life was now put on hold. Carly had to sit out a semester of school.
Do You Compare Yourself to Others?
I have a love hate relationship with social media. It seems to me that people display their Kodak moments not their real-life moments. I then look at their Kodak moments and compare my real-life moments to them and my real-life moments suffer by comparison.