The AW Confidential Podcast was created for people who want to be informed, as well as, entertained. Episodes will cover a variety of topics for men and women. Particularly, men who want to learn and educate themselves about matters that affect the women in their lives. The host, Yvette Bodden, and guests will discuss topics […]
It is estimated that a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 2 minutes. Each year, in the United States, 1 in 8 women will be given the news, they have breast cancer. This is the most common cancer among American women. Unfortunately, most of us know someone who has endured the pain of this […]
The opportunity to tell the stories of unstoppable women is a gift. The mission to continue sharing our stories comes from my belief in the importance of designing a space where we share positive messages that encourage others to rise. Everyone has individual challenges, being a witness to the resilience of other women is a […]
We enter a romantic interlude when encountering, the garment that makes us feel like a queen. The perfect dress or ensemble has the power to transform the woman wearing it. Selecting the right dress, down to the fabric, color, style, and fit produces many feelings. Joy, admiration, appreciation, excitement, awe, nostalgia, and anxiety are some […]
What was the last book you read and more importantly, how did it make you feel? Books are one of the major inspirations in my life. The idea of getting lost in a story or awakened by a fresh perspective is exactly what I need at times. Summer is a great time to pick up […]
Quotes are powerful, used by millions to inspire greatness, healing, and change. Words have a purpose, they can empower, inspire, encourage, improve mood or lift spirits when despair and disappointment take hold of our hearts. Part of the beauty in a citation is its staying power. These live, well beyond the time written and used […]
The inspiring Latina actress, Leticia Castillo has shared scenes with A-List actors such as Jennifer Lopez, John Leguizamo, and most recently, Jeremy Piven in The Last Call. The talented actress fell in love with films at a very young age. She arrived in the US at 5-years old from the Dominican Republic, not realizing that […]
Melissa Bernstein is the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Melissa & Doug, the multimillion-dollar iconic toy company she started with her husband in 2007. She has a successful career, a beautiful home, love in abundance with a marriage of decades. Plenty of people would describe this as life, most dream about. Looking from the […]
My appreciation for wine began during my 20’s. However, it wasn’t until the 30’s when I took a genuine interest in learning about the many regions, varieties, and vineyards making the fermented grape juice. The world of wine is complex and extensive which takes time to understand. No two palates are the same, neither are […]
The events of 2020 impacted individual microcosms in different ways. Our lives were turned inside out, residual effects of an uncertain and inevitable reality did not spare anyone. Job losses are in the millions, people can’t pay their rent and countless small businesses are closing each day. Sadly, the worst of it does not end […]