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Making the Books!
Friday, August 20th, 2010JAM In The News!
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010Click here to go back to JAM!
This week some great sites used Marlene’s modeling and tween lifestyle expertise for their sites!
Child Mode, a great resource for all things fashion & style for children and teens, met up with Marlene in L.A. where she sat on the panel of judges at the Next Direct & Wilhelmina Children’s Model Competition. (Stay tuned on the JAM Blog to hear more about the Next Direct Competition!)
Editor of Child Mode, Nadia Carriere, looked to Marlene as an expert in the child modeling industry. When asked what Marlene looks for in a child model, she commented, “When I meet with aspiring models, the first thing I am struck by is their natural beauty and the twinkle in their eyes.” Read the rest of Marlene’s interview on Child Mode, HERE!
Popular family site, Savvy Auntie, also looked to Marlene for an expert story. The May article, “Celebrate The End Of The School Year With Your Nieces And Nephews,” highlights 5 great activities for teens and their parents & mentors to do before the school year comes to an end. Check out the 5 fun activities, HERE!
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Idol Gives Back Raises Millions!
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
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Last night the 2 hour long American Idol special called “Idol Gives Back,” aired on FOX. During the two hour event, Idol was able to raise over $15 Million for charity! Wow, that’s really giving back.
Idol donated to worldwide charities such as the Children’s Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More and the United Nations Foundation.
Carrie Underwood, Elton John, Queen Latifah, George Lopez, Mary J. Blige and Alicia Keys were just some of the stars to lend their help (and voices!) to the big event.
Did you watch the big event last night? What did you think? What have you been doing in YOUR community to give back? It’s a great time to after all, it is Earth Day! xoxo
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Happy Earth Day!
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
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Today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day– a day designed to inspire appreciation and awareness for the Earth’s environment.
Giving back is an essential part of feeling great. Helping people less fortunate than you and making the world a better place are essential components to a happy life. It’s true! Being a well-rounded person means that charity work has a place next to hanging out with friends and enjoying hobbies. You’ll be suprised how great it feels to focus on the needs of others. It offers a sense of satistaction you can’t find any other way.
There are many simple ways you can help out your environment like planting a flower in your community, organizing a trash clean up around your school, or recycling!
Check out the EcoKids site, HERE, for more great projects you can do to help out the Earth!
A popular hair product company, Goody, is also helping out the Earth. All you have to do is buy a Goody Down to Earth or Eco Movement hairbrush! The Eco Movement collection of hairbrushes are made of all natural bamboo, which gives the line strong, durable styling tools. The Down To Earth collection has a natural wood design and its brushes are great for any hair style or length! The Goody Eco Movement and Down To Earth collections are available at Walmart stores nationwide starting at $6.50
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Marlene JAMming in the New York Times!
Monday, April 12th, 2010
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Last Wednesday, I attended a lovely dinner to benefit the Graham Windham Services, a non-profit, non-sectarian agency in New York City providing child care, foster care, mental health and early childhood services.
The event was held at the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. I had a lovely time and got to catch up with friends.
Famous photo journalist, Bill Cunningham, was there to take some great photographs and compile them into the events of the week for the New York Times. You can see me with some of my close friends in the photo, above!
You can check out all of Cunningham’s photos of the week, here on the Style section of the New York Times under ‘Evening Hours: Tulip Time.’
xoxo
Marlene
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Cool Women, Hot Jobs
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
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As President of Wilhelmina Kids & Teens and founder of JustAskMarlene, I enjoy getting the chance to reach out to young girls and speak about confidence, self-esteem and being the best you can be. This morning I got a unique opportunity to speak at The Young Women’s Leadership School of Brooklyn, New York at Career Day 2010. The Young Women’s Leadership Program (TYWLS) was the first all-girls public school to open in the nation in at last twenty-five years. The school was established in 1996 in Harlem to serve inner city young women who previously did not have the choice or access to thrive in a single-gender environment.
There now are 4 different Young Women’s Leadership Schools located across New York City and Philadelphia. I got the chance to speak at the Brooklyn location this morning to a vibrant group of 6th and 7th grade girls. I teamed up with Kym Hampton of the New York Liberty to speak about our career paths.
The “Cool Women, Hot Jobs” Career Day was designed to present female role models to share wisdom, advice, and experiences from college and the workforce. Kym (Hampton) and I were just two of the MANY amazing women who came out to speak about their jobs. Almost every career path was covered, from an Estee Lauder Makeup Chemist to a Civil Engineer to a Women’s Basketball Star!
This school is doing amazing things by giving every girl a chance to thrive. The Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem sent 100% of their students to college! Wow, what a fantastic movement to be a part of!
To learn more about The Young Women’s Leadership Schools, check out their website, here.
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Thanks For Tuning Into JAM Session With Marlene!
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010Click here to go back to JAM!
Hey JAM Girls,
Thank you so much for making the Modeling JAM Session so much fun! Last night I got a chance to chat with Aitana Rinab and her mother, Yolanda about the modeling industry.
Thanks to Aitana and Yolanda for giving us a glimpse into their lives and offering great information on what it’s like to be a young model & also be the mother of one!
Most of all THANK YOU for tuning in and calling in your questions! There were so many great questions, we could barely keep up! If you didn’t get a chance to get your question answered on air… send in your questions to me through the JAM site, find out how, here!
If you didn’t get a chance to listen live last night, you can still hear the entire show right here on the Blog Talk Radio site.
Be sure to check out the new Modeling Peek Inside page on the JAM site, which offers some quick tips on how to get into the modeling industry even if you’re from a small town!
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xoxo, Marlene
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JAM On The Web!
Monday, March 15th, 2010Click here to go back to JAM!
Some great sites have been talking about JAM lately and we want to make sure you’re in on all the buzz! TweenParent, a site full of great resources of parents and their teens, posted Marlene’s Ten Commandments For A Healthy Body Image. Marlene is right on the front page…so check out all the tips to help you feel confident, HERE!
ConnectWithYourTweens, another great resource for teens and their parents, posted a great wrap up of all Just Ask Marlene has to offer! The article, Modeling for Tweens– Interviews, Contests, Books And More, gives the scoop of some of the interactive aspects of Just Ask Marlene and how YOU can get involved! You can read the full post with all the details, HERE!
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All About the My Tween Lifestyle Collection!
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Hey JAM Girls! I just came across this video I did when I was first promoting the My Tween Lifestyle Collection! So crazy how time flies. Check out the video to learn a little more about me and why I wanted to write these books… for YOU!
xoxo
Marlene
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Taylor, Twilight & A Glee Tour… Read On For The Latest In Entertainment!
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
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Congratulations to Taylor Swift who racked up 6 nominations at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards! One of the nominations is for the top award – Entertainer of the Year! The other nominees are American Idol sweetheart Carrie Underwood and six other male artists, including Toby Keith and Brad Paisley. The show airs April 18th – will YOU be tuning in?
Glee doesn’t return to FOX until April 13th, but the cast has just announced a VERY exciting seven-date, four-city LIVE show! Starting May 18th, fans will get a chance to catch the cast in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York. They’re promising to sing all their smash hits like “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Sweet Caroline” and “Jump.” Perfect for all you gleeks out there!
We are super excited for Eclipse, the third flick in the Twilight Saga series, which comes to the big screen on June 30th. But fans are already anxious for the final book, 756-page Breaking Dawn, to be made into a movie! Actress tells fans not to worry: “Breaking Dawn is definitely happening,” she spills. “But whether or not it’s two [moviesKristen Stewart is still in question. I feel like it deserves two.” We agree – when it comes to Twilight, more is always better!
The thrid season of Gossip Girl returned to the CW last night after a few month hiatus where Chuck’s family, Blair’s social status, and Serena’s love life are finally unraveling. We couldn’t help but notice the fabulous fashions and fun music! Did YOU watch last night? What did you think of the brand new episode?
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