Ann Brown

The Beauty Way Offers Busy Moms a Self-Care Reset for Back-to-School Season

By Ann Brown / August 21, 2026 / Comments Off on The Beauty Way Offers Busy Moms a Self-Care Reset for Back-to-School Season

Back-to-school season often means earlier mornings, packed schedules and a seemingly endless list of responsibilities for parents. While much of the attention is focused on getting children ready for a new school year, The Beauty Way is encouraging moms to make space for themselves, too. Created by a mom for moms, The Beauty Way offers…

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Milky Body Lotions Are Bringing Skincare-Inspired Hydration to the Rest of the Body

By Ann Brown / August 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Milky Body Lotions Are Bringing Skincare-Inspired Hydration to the Rest of the Body

The skincare world’s obsession with lightweight, milky textures is moving beyond the face. As consumers increasingly look for body-care products that deliver the benefits and sensorial experience of facial skincare, milky body lotions are emerging as a popular option for keeping skin hydrated without the heavy, greasy finish associated with traditional creams. One product tapping…

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Bourbon’s Oversupply Could Create a New Opportunity for Whiskey Investors

By Ann Brown / August 21, 2026 / Comments Off on Bourbon’s Oversupply Could Create a New Opportunity for Whiskey Investors

The bourbon industry is facing a major inventory problem, but some investors see the glut as an opportunity rather than a warning sign. Jim Beam has paused bourbon production, Brown-Forman has laid off workers, and Kentucky distilleries are reportedly sitting on a record 16.1 million aging barrels. That inventory is roughly three times the size…

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Hachette Employees Unite Globally for Raising Readers Volunteer Day

By Ann Brown / August 20, 2026 / Comments Off on Hachette Employees Unite Globally for Raising Readers Volunteer Day

Hachette Book Group employees around the world came together July 9 for a global day of service focused on one goal: helping children develop a lifelong love of reading. Employees from Hachette’s English-language offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Ireland, India, Australia and Canada participated in volunteer activities supporting the company’s Raising Readers…

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Hilton Honors Members Can Now Earn Rewards on Explora Journeys Luxury Cruises

By Ann Brown / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Hilton Honors Members Can Now Earn Rewards on Explora Journeys Luxury Cruises

Hilton Honors members looking to take their next vacation beyond the hotel are getting a new way to earn and redeem rewards at sea. Hilton and Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group, have launched a new partnership that allows Hilton Honors members to earn and redeem Points while enjoying exclusive benefits…

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Nevis Takes Center Stage as Lifetime Launches Its First Microdrama

By Ann Brown / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Nevis Takes Center Stage as Lifetime Launches Its First Microdrama

A small Caribbean island with no cruise ports, no high-rise developments and a total land area of just 36 square miles is taking on a surprisingly big role in the future of television. Nevis is the setting for Tides of Temptation, Lifetime’s first-ever microdrama and the flagship title for Microhouse Films, A+E Global Media’s new…

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Glenn Llopis Says America’s Leadership Problem Is Bigger Than Burnout

By Ann Brown / August 19, 2026 / Comments Off on Glenn Llopis Says America’s Leadership Problem Is Bigger Than Burnout

Corporate America may be filled with accomplished executives, entrepreneurs and professionals, but business strategist Glenn Llopis believes many of today’s most capable leaders are facing a deeper problem than burnout: a loss of conviction. Llopis, a Fortune 500 business strategist and Forbes contributor, calls it the “conviction crisis.” In his new book, Earning Conviction: The…

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San Babila Café Brings Milan-Inspired Pastries and Gelato to the Upper East Side

By Ann Brown / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on San Babila Café Brings Milan-Inspired Pastries and Gelato to the Upper East Side

New Yorkers looking for a taste of Milan without leaving Manhattan have a new destination to add to their list. San Babila Café will open its second location on Wednesday, July 1, at 1247 Third Avenue on the Upper East Side, bringing its Milan-inspired take on Italian café culture to the neighborhood. The new bakery…

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Could This New Supplement Help Women Navigate Midlife Metabolic Changes?

By Ann Brown / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on Could This New Supplement Help Women Navigate Midlife Metabolic Changes?

For many women, the late 30s and 40s can bring changes that seem to come out of nowhere. Weight may become harder to manage, appetite can feel different, and digestive discomfort may become more noticeable. Hormonal changes, particularly declining estrogen during perimenopause and menopause, can play a role in how the body regulates energy, fat…

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JR’s La Caverne du Pont Neuf Drew 6.4 Million Visitors to Paris

By Ann Brown / August 18, 2026 / Comments Off on JR’s La Caverne du Pont Neuf Drew 6.4 Million Visitors to Paris

A temporary work of art in the heart of Paris has drawn millions of visitors, demonstrating the continued power of large-scale public art to attract tourists and locals alike. La Caverne du Pont Neuf, the massive installation created by French artist JR, was viewed in person by an estimated 6.4 million people between its unveiling…

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