How to Live Green - Show #3
November 26, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog, Women on Top Radio
Yesterday my third show for Women on Top Radio was all about living green….especially during the holidays. Check out the post-show video above, or listen to the podcast by clicking here. Learn more about my radio show at www.womenontopradio.com!
Giving Thanks
November 23, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
All day yesterday I was a cooking machine…but don’t be fooled, I was also doing a lot of thinking and a lot of thanking. Here were a few things that crossed my mind…I am so blessed with a great family and lovely in-laws who support me in all the crazy things I do. I give an extra special thanks to my brother Andrew who is currently at Marine Corps. Sniper School in California, and heads to Iraq on January 1st. Much love and ongoing appreciation to the McNamara family. A huge thanks to my biz coach, Greg Walker, who has let me borrow his confidence in taking some big steps for GFB. I am also so thankful for my fellow warriorettes fighting the good fight. Thanks to my friends at AM 760 for getting the radio show off to a rockin’ good start. And to my GFB staff, you all rock like Spock. If you’re reading this blog, chances are you’re a big fan and supporter so I say THANK YOU for sticking behind us. Very good things are to come…
Other random things I am thankful for: Puma sneakers, Hampton Inns, gebera daisies, wi-fi, angels, flannel sheets, people who say “okie-dokie”, in-flight movies, funky satchels, snowcapped mountains, VW beetles, sleep, the new Alicia Keys album, strong coffee, pugs and gas fireplaces.
Happy Thanksgiving
November 22, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Wishing you all much love, peace, family, friends and full tummies!
May you survive your turkey coma today…
The Dairy
November 19, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
After the crazy amounts of travel I’ve done over the past few months, it was time to get away. My friend Karen Meyer invited me to her log home named “The Dairy” for the weekend. There were some other fabulous people, and six crazy dogs! Talk about a mental health weekend…it was so beautiful and so invigorating to breathe in that mountain air.
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| Above is a great view of the hillside from our bedroom. | Above is the view from the house…are you kidding me? Holy gorgeousness! | Here’s my pug Zoe enjoying her breakfast on the porch. |
FYI, Karen has made such a generous offer to anyone wanting to rent out “The Dairy” for their next vacation. Rent a minimum of 4 nights at the Dairy in 2008 and she will donate one night’s value to the Girl’s Fight Back Foundation. Make sure to mention GFB when you book! Learn more and see some very cool pics at: www.mycoloradologcabin.com
Taking a break…
November 16, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Well after the past three insane months of my life, this week I have been trying to take it easy. I should add, my attempt to chill out has been overall pretty unsuccessful, as so many things are in the planning phase right now. It’s November and we’re already talking about the spring tour…can you believe that? And FYI, having your own radio show is a ton of work! It’s very rewarding and I’m having a total blast with it, but it’s just very time consuming. Speaking of which, due to the station airing a basketball game this Sunday, I will not be on the air. Catch me next week as I’m interviewing some experts on how to “live green” and also some great environmentally friendly gift ideas for the holidays. I’m headed to the mountains for the weekend and will be curling up with it. Hope you all have a most excellent weekend.
Women on Top - 2nd Show
November 11, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Today I had Angela Shelton and Diana Goldberg on the show discussing how we can keep our kids safe from predators, abuse and violence. I love these ladies!
CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast.
Stayin’ Alive on Spring Break
November 9, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Yesterday we launched the brand new website for my Spring Tour:
Check it out, and feel free to use the content to educate others on how to stay safe. I know this is WAY in advance, but planning ahead is a good thing. Gear up for a safe spring break!
BACCHUS - Atlanta, GA
November 8, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
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Today I gave the “Stayin Alive on Spring Break” program. We had so much fun, and as always I tossed in some self-defense moves at the end. They totally dug it. |
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Here’s me sitting at my exhibit table autographing free books for all attendees. Pretty sweet deal, eh? |
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Above is me with my great buddy Amy Butler. She’s a fellow Alpha Phi and works at CAMPUSPEAK…it was great chillin’ with her and my other peeps. |
I Heart Atlanta
November 7, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Today I drove from South Bend Indiana to Chicago, then flew to Georgia where I met my husband at the Atlanta Airport. We’re such jet setters lately, it’s hilarious. I’m here because of the BACCHUS General Assembly, an annual conference that brings together peer educators from across the country. We got our luggage and awaited our ride…and I spotted this cool penguin made of scrap metal. I held his fin and took this picture. How romantic. Later on one of our friends from Atlanta took us to an incredible restaurant owned by Demi and Ashton. It was fabulous. Getting psyched for my “Stayin’ Alive on Spring Break” presentation tomorrow at 3pm!
St. Mary’s College - South Bend, IN
November 6, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Tonight I spoke to the sister school of Notre Dame…and it’s an all girls school. There was a whole lotta estrogen on this campus! I gave the Girls Fight Back program, and was so psyched to see one of my buddies Kirsten Siron Young. She’s one of the people on this earth who dresses up her pug more ridiculously than me. See us above.
After the program, these lovely gals threw a little reception for me in a haunted residence hall. I was freaked out. They were telling all sorts of scary stories…spooky!
Women on Top Radio Premiere!
November 4, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Today was a HUGE day, and a HUGE milestone. I hosted the first episode of my radio show, “Women on Top Radio.” Let me tell you, I was nervous. And it takes a lot to scare a professional speaker, since we do for a living what most people fear more than death. But there’s something about sitting in a real live AM talk studio with a mic in front of your face, and realizing that many, many thousands of people are listening to you across the country. It can really freak you out, so I just pretended that nobody was really listening. That seemed to do the trick. A huge thanks to my production team, Juliet Noory and Gary…as well as my stellar guests Andrea Mosby and Gwenn Barringer. We had an incredible discussion about AIDS and HIV education.
If you couldn’t listen today, no problemo! We already have the podcast edited and ready for listening. CLICK HERE to listen to the show. And if you can, tune in to AM 760 next Sunday at 2pm MST for another hour o’ girlpower. If you don’t live near Colorado, listen streaming live on the internet at www.AM760.net.
Now I’m gonna go celebrate.
Connecticut Teens
November 3, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Last night I flew to Newark and then drove to Connecticut so I could speak to a bunch of teen girls in Greenwich this morning. I got into Newark around midnight, hopped in my rental car and was on my way, one hour east to CT. Within 15 minutes, I damn near managed to get myself and several other innocent drivers killed. It started with me driving down a one way street, then involved several near collisions on 95 North. How quickly I had forgotten how to drive in Jersey and New York City! It’s like the freakin’ Autobahn.
But I somehow managed to get to Greenwich safely, and spoke to the coolest teen girls ever. A huge thanks goes out to Bob Kocienda, who organized three high schools to come to the YWCA on a Saturday morning…not an easy logistical task. See me and Bob pictured above as we posed for a pic mid-program, after I put stickers on all his vulnerable spots!
As you can see above, we had some extra space and time so I whipped out some serious ground-fighting instruction. We did all sorts of kicks on the ground, and even taught them some cool techniques for pinning situations. But as always, I reminded these gorgeous teens to take a self-defense class in their area! Below I’m sandwiched in the center between all my new friends…thanks for coming out, you dangerous vixens!
Happy Halloween
November 1, 2007 | Leave a CommentPosted by admin | Filed Under Erin Weed's Blog
Last night I arrived back home just in time for the trick or treaters…and to dress up my little pug, Zoe. She was a little pumpkin for Halloween! I’m totally that girl who dresses up her dog…I admit it. It could’ve been worse for her, though. I’ve see pugs dressed up as princesses, hot dogs, spiders, etc. I rewarded her good sportsmanship by feeding her spaghetti. She is totally obsessed with carbs. Look at her little tongue trying to swipe the noodle!