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Having no choice but to pay attention to it, as it’s displayed in every grocery store in America, a bottle of Skinnygirl Margarita made it’s way into my refrigerator.  Skinnygirl is a brand created by reality turned mainstream personality, Bethenny Frankel.  I immediately loved Bethenny for her entrepreneur-meets-lunatic personality …let’s just say I’m familiar with that territory.  There’s a laser-focused drive amongst some in the world that just sets them apart, and that’s exactly how Bethenny just landed a reported $120 million for her Skinnygirl Margarita brand.

You know a product has a successful PR and marketing strategy when you purchase their product, even though you don’t necessarily like it.  That’s what I did.  I was pretty sure I didn’t like Tequila, yet I purchased a bottle of  Skinnygirl anyway.  Not only do I adore Bethenny, but I also think her Skinnygirl line in genius.  The logo is spot-on.

So I have an entire bottle of Skinnygirl in my fridge.  The bottle is so cute, I don’t mind it having center stage in my fridge.  But here’s how it’s keeping me skinny…if I dare open the fridge for a snack or something with too many calories, like Parmesan cheese,  I see the Skinnygirl staring me down.  Then I think of Bethenny looking skinny-fabulous (I’m guessing 118 pounds on a 5’6″-ish frame??).  Then I think of Bethenny sealing a deal for $120 million.

Thanks to Ms. Frankel, I now have some more will power, skinnier thighs, and a goal to conquer the world!

“If you’re going to be alive and on this planet, you have to suck the marrow out of every day and get the most out of it.”  Drew Barrymore on being proactive about life.

The Discovery channel’s breakout rockstars from their hit reality show, Deadliest Catch, was in Cincinnati last night to share some of their adventures on the Bering sea…and these boys definitely do not disappoint.  The show’s format consisted of all three captains, Sig Hansen, Andy Hillstrand, and Johnathan Hillstrand, and a moderator on stage, asking the captains questions on various topics, from what it’s like to be on the ocean, to rouge waves, to their whirlwind successes.

Over whiskey and cigarettes, the captains showed us home footage of their adventures, told us of their personal experiences, had various feedback sessions with audience members, and spoke on family ties in the business.  Andy sang not one, but two, of his original songs.  We saw Sid’s cameo appearance in the movie, Cars 2, where he does the voice of a boat…which, incidentally, looks just like him, too.  Johnathan had a mohawk, which he did for a little boy who has cancer, and it actually looked fantastic, and told us how he kissed Sarah Palin “in the way every woman should be kissed”.

The VIP line after the show was incredible.   In hundreds of shows I’ve seen at the Aronoff, I’ve never seen a VIP line that long.  Longer than celebrities.  Longer than food chefs.  Longer than Broadway musicals.  Backstage, the captains were completely unaffected by any amount of stardom they are receiving.  They joked all night long, had the best stories, and, I think, were happy to finally see women!

Visit their website to find where they’ll be touring next.  It’s a must see.

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Smart Talk Connected Conversations will host Della Reese in Cincinnati May 17, 2011.  Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Della Reese is a world famous singer, actress and television star.  As well as a spokeswoman for the American Diabetes Association and an Ordained Minister!  Ms. Reese was born Deloreese Patricia and began singing at six years old!  By the age of thirteen she was hired by the late Mahalia Jackson to tour and perform with her.  A generous amount of television exposure followed Ms. Reese’s first recording successes. She was also the first female to host The Tonight Show. She was soon asked to host her own talk show, Della, (making her the first Black woman to host her own show). Her most recent television credit,Touched By An Angel she was able to combine her talent for acting and singing, as she sang the theme song. Della will inspire you with her ability to be more than an entertainer, more than an actress and more than a minister- she is living proof that you can dream larger dreams and watch them come true!

And we have free tickets to see Della Reese on May 17th.  Leave a comment below and let us know you want to go.

How does Isla Fisher get perfectly curled lashes?  Try her eyelash curling trick.   “To make lashes curl better, take a hair dryer to your eyelash curler for one or two seconds before using it.” —Isla Fisher

People magazine has their Sexiest Man Alive issue, and now they are letting the girls in on the action. They have named Jennifer Lopez as the World’s Most Beautiful Woman.  JLo says she feels at her best when she’s not wearing any makeup.  According to Jenny from the Block…”That’s when I’m my happiest,” she says. “Just being able to touch my face and rub my eyes and put my fingers in my hair and not having to worry about messing it up.  It’s so much better.”

What are your thoughts?  Is Ms. Lopez the most beautiful woman in the world in your eyes?

The stars of the Discovery Channel’s wildly popular, Deadliest Catch, will be at the Aronoff in Cincinnati on May 9th.  In this rare, live, interactive event, the Bering Sea’s toughest crew swap stories as they take the audience through some of the roughest situations the captain and crew have ever had to face on the high seas. From the treacherous weather and crew conflicts, to the triumphs of the team, Captain Sig and Johnathan and Andy Hillstrand bring the intimate world of crab fishing to a live audience.

“Deadliest Catch” was released to the public in 2005 and has been going strong ever since, making it one of the most popular shows in Discovery Channel history.  For the first time, fans across the country have a chance to hear the stories behind the show, view never before seen video, and partake in a question and answer session with members of the cast of “Deadliest Catch.” Season seven will debut in the spring of 2011. For more information on the Captains, the tour, & much more, check out  www.thecaptainstour.com.

Don’t miss  your chance to see Sig and the Hillstrand brothers in Cincinnati.  We will be offering free tickets in a random drawing.  Just leave a comment and let us know you want to see the stars of the Deadliest Catch.  Good luck! (Winners will be chosen 05/02/2011).

Rounding third and heading for home, the Smart Talk Connected Conversations finished it’s fourth in a five part series for 2011 with Alison Levine in Cincinnati last evening.  Alison was the Team Captain of the 1st American Women’s Everest Expedition and Groundbreaking Polar Adventurer; Alison Levine is no stranger to risk-taking.  She’s survived sub-zero temperatures, hurricane-force winds, sudden avalanches, and a career on Wall Street.  Levine was born with a life-threatening heart condition that precluded most demanding physical activities.  After her initial diagnosis she had surgery that changed her life – and climbing stairs soon gave way to climbing mountains.  To learn more about Alison, check out her website, www.AlisonLevine.com. 

As always, Smart Talk hosts another amazing women with yet another amazing journey.  Don’t miss the last speaker in the series, Ms. Della Reese.  She will be at the Aronoff in Cincinnati on May 17th.  For ticket information, see here.