Women Who Shine: Kristen Conahan

Meet Kristen Conahan. She embodies the definition of true beauty with her lust for life and style expertise. A GoldfadenMD Woman Who Shines is one who is happy, radiant & making positive change in society all while embodying a true likeness for natural beauty regimens & skincare routines. This is Kristen.

CQJ_90541. What’s your name & occupation?
Kristen Conahan // Fashion Blogger

2. Describe your beauty routine.
Doctor’s Scrub, once a week – hands down! It’s such an important part of keeping your skin refreshed and new, and I wish someone told me this at younger age. Other than that, I mostly cleanse at nighttime and use water in the mornings because I have dry skin. An eye gel/cream is a very important part of my routine, and a daily moisturizer with SPF is EVERYTHING. Seriously, SPF will save your skin. I also incorporate Coconut Oil at night and first thing when I get out the shower pretty much all over the bod.

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3. What are three things that you absolutely cannot live without.
The hippie side of me says: Music + Nature + Mediation. Then of course the fashion blogger side of me says: Fashion + My Girlfriends + Laughter (or dogs, or laughter…). That is not an easy question!

4. What is your favorite part about being a woman?
I mean, women just rule, right?! I love being a woman for the same reason we get bashed at times: we’re emotional creatures who are compassionate, loving, caring and tender, and that makes us uniquely beautiful. I’m amazed by the women around me and I’m uplifted when we come together and celebrate our successes and differences. Style Wax Poetic is a fashion blog, yes, but the reason I love clothes, beauty + skincare so much, is because it brings out women’s inner beauty + confidence and enables them to shine! That is the reason I believe in my work and want to help others achieve the look they feel most comfortable in.

5. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received as a woman?
“It’s always seems like a bigger deal in your own head than it really is. Don’t put yourself first, put the situation and the other person first, and all will work out fine.”
Most of us women are stressors and take on too much worry. Can you relate? Men seem to compartmentalize things differently, which I’m quite envious of. This was important to me because it basically put all of our bumps in the roads into perspective and they’re really not as big of a deal as we always make them to be. Just realizing that whatever you’re worrying about is much bigger in your own head that what’s really happening, make the situation at hand so much easier to deal with.

6. Define beauty.
Offering love to someone who is lonely, being kind although you may not want to be, lending strength and empowerment to someone who needs it and wearing the biggest smile because you are so overjoyed you just can’t help it! The most beautiful people to me are true to themselves and comfortable in their own skin.

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7. Tell us why you love Doctors Scrub Advanced as much as we do 🙂
I had an instant love affair with Goldfaden since its inception, but their scrubs…. NEXT LEVEL. The Doctors Scrub Advanced feels and smells amazing, but the results are what keeps you coming back. The skin is renewed and soft as ever! It’s a great way to get the results of an esthetician from the comfort of your own home.

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Women Who Shine: Danielle Gano

Meet Danielle Gano. She embodies the definition of true beauty. She is smart with her craft, fearless with her business and tremendously talented as an entrepreneur and a woman. A GoldfadenMD Woman Who Shines is one who is happy, radiant & making positive change in society all while embodying a true likeness for natural beauty regimens & skincare routines. This is Danielle.

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1. What’s your name & occupation?

Danielle Gano
Founder/CEO of Elle Communications

2. Describe your beauty routine.

In two words: simple and natural. I prefer products that are good for me and good for the planet and I keep my regimen short and sweet. That being said, face mask movie nights with my roommate happen pretty frequently.

3. What are three things that you absolutely cannot live without.

1. Coconut oil
2. Milk by Garrett Markenson Reverie
3. Etta + Billie Ginger Orange Lip Balm

CQJ_90374. What is your favorite part about being a woman?

Male chivalry.

5. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received as a woman?

“Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty; and your purpose when you are confused.” – Alan Cohen

6. Define beauty.

Beauty is the wisdom, energy, passion and love that a woman radiates from who she is and how she lives her life.

7. Tell us why you love Doctors Scrub Advanced as much as we do 🙂

I fancy myself an exfoliation expert (addict?). I. Have. Tried. Everything. Nothing has ever come even close to making my skin feel as soft and smooth and noticeably refreshed as Doctors Scrub Advanced has. Consider me a new fan for life.

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Women Who Shine: Rachel Mae Furman

Meet Rachel Mae Furman. She is embodies the definition of true beauty. Women feel a connection to other women who are moving the needle, seeking change and fueling empowerment through positive messaging around beauty. A GoldfadenMD Woman Who Shines is one who is happy, radiant & making positive change in society all while embodying a true likeness for natural beauty regimens & skincare routines. This is Rachel.

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1. What’s your name & occupation?

My name is Rachel Mae Furman and I’m a “Leisure Expert” for my blog Smoke And Honey and a “Spirits Geek” for Art in the Age organic spirits.

2. Describe your beauty routine.

I am a minimalist and creature of habit. I pretty much stick to Dove soap for washing, Oil of Olay moisturizer with SPF and night cream. I try to get a Microdermabrasion facial every few months and a mani/pedi every few weeks. When I’m feeling fancy, I like a really luxurious lip color, like Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent. And I feel like I should start splurging on a really good eye cream. So I guess my style is either casual drug-store or super luxury, not much in between!

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3. What are three things that you absolutely cannot live without.

My record player, good scotch, and an amazing view.

4. What is your favorite part about being a woman?

The level of emotion we’re able to feel and the depth of connection we’re able to handle. We feel hard and love even harder!

5. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received as a woman?

“Leap and the net will appear.” This is my mom’s favorite saying, and I’ve certainly put it to the test over the years. As a woman, it feels amazing to be ballsy and take risks and then have the capacity to handle the outcome. I hope I never forget that! My Grandmom also always says, “a place for everything and everything in it’s place.” Though it’s not always easy, I try really hard to keep my life and home organized, and I find that clears my mind for creativity and inspiration.

CQJ_88556. Define beauty.

Beauty to me is that exhilarating feeling when doing exactly what you want, and that glow that inevitably radiates when you do. But it’s also the grace you exude during the times when you’re trying to figure it all out. Beauty is how you handle the ebbs and flows. It’s a fire that’s lit whether you’re up or down. And, let’s admit, good skin, a little make-up and a great hair color help keep the fire lit!

7. Tell us why you love Doctors Scrub Advanced as much as we do 🙂

I admit that I was skeptical– I don’t try a lot of new products because my skin can be sensitive and I’m a creature of habit. But I kept an open mind and tried the Doctors Scrub Advanced, and I could not believe how soft and smooth my skin was! It felt like literally every bit of dead or dull skin was buffed away to reveal a much happier layer underneath. I immediately tried it on my neck and chest and got the same results. So…

Top 3 Reasons Why I’m Hooked:
1.  Natural ingredients. I don’t want chemicals all over my face!
2. Immediate gratification. If it takes 6 weeks to see results, I’ve lost interest.
3. I can do it myself. Which saves me a drive to Beverly Hills and a 6 week waiting list!

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