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I Swiped Right On Your Face Because

By Melany on August 3, 2017 in Relationships

I totally swiped right on your face because you have/are: 1. A clear mugshot as your main profile photo. 2. Posing with the infamous hand on your hip pose to hide whatever you think you are hiding but are not and everyone knows it. 3. A selfie of you in the gym sans sleeves and wired headphones in your ears with a perfectly pressed shirt. 4. Failed to fill out the one and only question listed on the app. 5. A picture with a bunch of ladies surrounding you. 6. A picture with a bunch of guys so I have… Continue Reading

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Dating & Texting No No’s: Call Me If You Aren’t Amphibian or Reptilian

By Melany on July 14, 2017 in Relationships

Gentlemen. If you really want to get to know a girl better and perhaps go on a date, incessant texting lengthy interview-like questions is not going to cut it. Don’t have time for that. I type all day. I have around 100k of those types of relationships. Pick up a damn phone. I need to make sure you don’t sound like Kermit. Though, I hear that you need to kiss a lot of frogs. CALL ME if you aren’t amphibian or reptilian. We know I have had plenty of both in my life. CALL ME if you aren’t amphibian or… Continue Reading

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Meeting The Birthday Deadline

By Laura on July 5, 2017 in Relationships

I’m back! I have been celebrating my birthday for almost a month but did not forget about you! PROMISE! Thankfully, Laura has a great post today (and is appropriately themed) while I try and catch up! ENJOY! No matter how much you love the man in your life, or how well you know him, whenever their birthdays come around it feels like he’s suddenly become the most impossible person in the world to shop for. Maybe it’s because you don’t completely understand his hobbies, or you feel like you have to top the present you gave him last year, but… Continue Reading

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What Women Really Want In Life And Love

By Laura on May 31, 2017 in Relationships

Thanks to Laura for this great post! Take it away…. At a time where blogs and online publication are full of articles designed to advise women on how to behave in their relationships, it seems important to remind yourself of what you want. You live in a complex world that is in constant evolution. Consequently, it’s likely that the advice you find about living a happy life may already be outdated, or they may not be suited to who you are. As a woman, you are not the fragile and passive princess of the fairy tales who waits for her… Continue Reading

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Reflect, Respect And #RIPChrisCornell: From A Friend and Fan Who Bleeds Rock N’ Roll

By Melany on May 20, 2017 in Relationships

I wrote this Facebook post after learning of Chris Cornell’s untimely passing this week. It received a lot of feedback and comments so I thought I should share it here as well. Read it. Do it. Reflect. Respect. “Do I miss LA and working in the music business? I am asked this ALL the time. That city and the business has taken so much from me and so many I have known and loved along the way. In just the past few years, Glenn Frey, Scott Weiland and now Chris Cornell have all passed and I am proud to say… Continue Reading

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Dress To Impress: Some Advice For Bringing Out Your Inner Sexy

By Laura on March 31, 2017 in Relationships

I’m in the market for a new partner! Are you? Read some tips from Laura on how to dress to impress and bring out your inner sexy. Take it away….. If you’re in the market for a new partner, you want to be looking your sexiest. It’s time to ditch the jogging bottoms and the team building t-shirt you got from work and find new ways to look even sexier. Here are some hot tips. Wear Lace Pexels Currently, sites like DontPayFull.com are offering discounts on Victoria Secret lines. That’s good news, since lace, according to Dr. Ava Cadell, is… Continue Reading

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Just In Time For March Madness: Melany Berger On Cats In The Corner Office

By Melany on March 23, 2017 in Goodies, Relationships

It is my favorite time of year! The weather is amazing (maybe a little toastier than usual in Arizona reaching 95 and 96 degrees the past few days), Spring Training Baseball in the Valley of the Sun (Go Giants) and March Madness College Basketball all over the country. Plus, I just returned from watching my University of Arizona Wildcats win the PAC 12 tournament in Las Vegas and we are already well into the March Madness tournament playing in the Sweet Sixteen tomorrow. Woohoo! Go CATS! BEARDOWN. March 1 is the day that I was interviewed by the Arizona Alumni… Continue Reading

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Join Me On Cats In The Corner Office Tomorrow, March 1 @11AM PST Live on YouTube

By Melany on February 28, 2017 in Goodies

Join Me On Cats In The Corner Office Tomorrow, March 1 @11 PST Live on YouTube

Here is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is the day I will be on the University of Arizona’s Cats In The Corner Office web series. Set a reminder to join me live on YouTube where you can submit questions in real time during the show. Looking forward to hearing from all of you. I am an open book! DETAILS: Wednesday, March 1, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Los Angeles 11 a.m. | Tucson 12 p.m. | Chicago 1 p.m. | New York 2 p.m\! DIRECT LINK ON YOUTUBE Past guests include some very impressive Cats including Golden State Warrior… Continue Reading

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Blogger And Social Media Influencer: How to Work With Brands You Love #MediaChat Answers

By Melany on February 18, 2017 in Goodies, Relationships

Being a Blogger/Social Media Influencer: How to Work With Brands You Love #MediaChat Answers

Wow, my #Mediachat guest spot last week with Aaron Kilby was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed. The numbers were insane and we even had an entire class from University of Florida there. I was the guest of honor and did not even know it! They were hungry Gators! I won’t hold it against them even though I am a proud Wildcat For Life! BEARDOWN Since there were so many tweets (thank you) I thought I would share the questions and tweet-able answers I prepared for the chat just in case you missed them. There… Continue Reading

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How To Make Valentine’s Day As Individual As You Are

By Laura on February 10, 2017 in Relationships

Thank you Laura for this post about Valentine’s day!! It is coming up next week. Are you ready? Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but what if you’re turned off not on by the usual stuff that comes with the day love is celebrated across the world? If you can’t bear the thought of a giant cuddly toy, a single red rose and a cheesy declaration – don’t panic, you can still enjoy Valentine’s Day with your partner. The secret is making your day as individual as you and your man are. After all, your relationship isn’t the same as everyone… Continue Reading

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Can’t Find The One? These Barriers Could Be Holding You Back

By Laura on January 20, 2017 in Relationships

Thank you to Laura for these great tips for finding love in this modern age. Most of us envisage ourselves falling head over heels in the style of a Disney movie at some point in our lives. If you’re single, and you can’t seem to find the one, you may be losing hope. But hang in there! They say there’s somebody out there for everyone, so don’t lose hope. If you’re struggling in your pursuit of true love, perhaps these barriers are holding you back. You’re looking in the wrong place Are you looking for Prince Charming? Are you hoping… Continue Reading

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Z Living’s #FindingFido Helps Dogs In Need And Awards Grants To Animal Shelters

By Melany on January 17, 2017 in Relationships

I love my job but what I love even more is giving back to organizations that do amazing, selfless work in this world. Being a social media influencer gives me a mouthpiece that reaches people and brands on many levels. Currently, I joined the Z Living Entertainment social media campaign promoting their new T.V. shows. One show on Z Living is called Finding Fido and about giving dogs a chance in finding a forever home. Working this campaign gave me the opportunity to nominate an outstanding animal shelter for a grant. I nominated Wonder Dog Rescue in San Francisco which… Continue Reading

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