Supernatural Botanicals

What an amazing talent Ms. Vy Higginsen is.  Cincinnati was proud to host SmartTalk Connected Conversation‘s Vy Higginsen to share her story with us.  From the minute she took the stage, she was electrifying.  The energy was palpable and she immediately captivated the audience.  And if you are one who is inspired by other strong women, wait until you hear Vy’s accomplishments!  What gives her that extra bit of “special” is that she not only accomplished monumental career goals, but many times, she was the trail-blazer, the first to ever do what she has done.  For instance, she was the first black female radio personality in the prime time New York City market on WBLS.  She was the first woman to host a morning show on New York radio at WWRL.  She was the first woman in advertising sales at Ebony magazine.  She was the first black woman to produce a drama on Broadway with Joe Tuner’s Come and Gone by August Wilson.  She was the first black female writer, producer, director of the longest-running, Off-Broadway musical in the history of American theater with Mama, I Want to Sing.

To accomplish one one of those goals individually is something that dreams are made of.  To accomplish these goals in multiples, along with being the first many times, is almost unfathomable.  Yet, her determination and perseverance paved the way to the incredible life she now leads.  She’s all about positive energy, and she sees her accomplishments in her mind long before she achieves them.

Vy also created the Mama Foundation, an organization that keeps gospel relevant and exciting for teens.  Realizing that it was someone’s responsibility to keep gospel music alive, Ms. Vy didn’t sit around and wait for someone to figure it out.  She did it herself.  Watch a clip of this magical collaboration:

Ms. Higginsen is an inspiration to anyone who has ever wanted to bless others.  She’s an inspiration for women in business.  She’s an inspiration for those whom like to take chances.  She’s a big thinker, and she makes things happen.  She certainly gains a spot in my collection of female mentors.  Incredible!

An enormous thank you to SmartTalk Connected Conversations for bringing insightful and amazing talent to Cincinnati.  Make sure and catch SmartTalk’s May feature in Cincinnati, with Andie MacDowell!   Purchase tickets here and spend and amazing night with the legendary Andie MacDowell on May 24th at the Aronoff Center for Arts!

It’s mid February and your skin hasn’t seen the sun in months.  In fact, your skin probably hasn’t seen the light of day since August  if you live in an area that experiences seasonal changes.  Pretty skin is still under all those layers of clothing and dry skin, you just need to know how to perfect gorgeous skin year-round.  The major culprit of ugly winter skin is lack of moisture.  One of the easiest ways to add moisture to your skin in seconds is by applying a great body oil to your skin directly after your shower.  If you are a bath-person, simply add the oil to your bath water.  It’s quicker than applying lotion to every square inch of your skin, and it instantly gives your skin a moisturized, sexy look.   It also makes your shower smell like a spa!  The benefits of aromatherapy are monumental.  How do you keep your skin looking sensational in the winter months?  It’s a question I get all the time.  This is it…this is the secret.  Simply smooth your favorite body oil (mine’s Beach and Grapefruit) all over your skin directly out of the shower or bath, then pat dry with a towel.  Of note, use a product that doesn’t leave your skin dripping in oil; rather, use a great skin-absorbing oil.  Higher quality oils will be absorbed by the skin better and more quickly than a mineral oil, for instance, will.  And it’s nice to know that you are sporting sexy skin under those layers!

Great skincare products can be found right in the pantry of your kitchen.  Not only are they healthier for you, they are also on the cheap.  Baking soda is a great way to exfoliate your skin.  Because baking soda contains tiny granules of sodium bicarbonate, it makes for the perfect substance to lightly exfoliate your skin.  It also has antiseptic properties that will ward off breakouts.  Simply make a paste with a palm-full of baking soda combined with a small amount of water.  Apply to face, working in a circular motion, and allow to dry for three minutes.  Rinse away with warm water, followed with a splash of cold to close pores.  Keeps your skin looking refreshed and blemish-free.

Wintertime doesn’t mean you have to put up with skin that’s not sexy.  Bring sexy back with one easy step…moisture.  Your skin needs extra moisturizing during winter months to lock in hydration.  One of the easiest and fastest steps to achieve this is to add a moisturizing body oil to your skin right after your shower.  After your shower, before toweling off and while skin is still wet, apply your moisturizing oil to every inch of your skin.  Your skin will not only drink up the moisturizing oil, but also the water that’s on your skin.  Lightly towel off, and you’re all set to be sexy.  Not to mention, you’ll smell amazing.  Try Supernatural Botanicals’ top-selling, all-natural line of Moisturizing Oils.

We like to keep the atmosphere “inspirational” in our studio, and there’s no better way of doing that than to paint the walls…or at least a one focal wall of color.  Which color do you feel you’d be your most creative in?  Green, yellow, or orange?

Did you know that your skin absorbs approximately five cups of water every time you take a shower?  With winter on our heels, be sure to add extra moisture to your skin when you get out of the shower with either a great lotion or great body oil.

Our great partners at Smart Talk Connected Conversations have been working very hard to line up the best speakers for Cincinnati’s 2012 season!  Get your first sneak peek right here!  Great ready for an amazing season with the following amazing speakers!  More info to follow….stay tunned!

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Tim Gunn

Gunn’s Golden Rules

Saturday, January 14, 2012

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Arianna Huffington

On Becoming Fearless in Love, Work & Life

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

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Kara DioGuardi

Surviving Life, Love & American Idol

Thursday, March 22, 2012

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Vy Higginsen

Seeing No Limitations

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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Andie MacDowell

Acting as a Way of Life

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Our mini oil collection has been such a hit, and they are one of our best sellers!  The oils make your skin smell and feel amazing.  Haven’t seen our collection yet?  Jump over to Supernatural Botanicals  to see the entire bath & body collection.

The humidity in the summertime can give your hair a case of the frizzies.  In a matter of minutes, humidity and heat can make your hair a mess.  Use this insider’s secret to have hot looking hair in the summertime.  Dab a small amount of hand lotion to instantly smooth your hair.  The lotion’s moisture helps fight frizz by filling hollow hair follicles, preventing them from soaking up any frizz-inducing moisture in the air. Make sure you only use a dab so that it doesn’t make your hair look greasy.  If you have dry, hair, use this technique on a daily basis.