Ana Maria Lecea, founder, presi-dent and CEO of Professional Performance Development Group, believes overcoming obstacles and turning them into opportunities is the world's best confidence builder. And she is a very confident woman. "Women have had to overcome...
Most people get married hoping for a long and happy life together, but, sadly, it doesn't always work that way. An accident, illness or divorce may bring a marriage to an abrupt end, leaving people bewildered and struggling to regain their stride. Some deal with it...
We are in an era of extreme makeovers in all things physical — our homes, our faces, our teeth, our bodies —almost anything that gets in our line of sight. And from all indicators, the majority of us are absolutely enthralled. In a world of quick fixes, we are intent...
In March 2002, the Express-News music critic Mike Greenberg began one of his many reviews of Linda Poetschke's performances with these words: "For one hour each year, complete happiness is attainable on earth. That is the hour of soprano Linda Poetschke's annual...
Fred and Jade Bettah bring to their sprawling, multilevel Alamo Heights home the unique blend of two cultures. Jade is originally from Portugal, and Fred is Lebanese though he came to San Antonio most recently from El Paso. Jade arrived in the United States following...
Finding Las Leyendas is half the fun — or could be. Perched atop Rio Plaza, a complex that once housed Planet Hollywood and currently accommodates a newly relocated Johnny Rockets in addition to Rita's on the River, Las L sets itself up to be a kind of crown jewel,...
A soaring cherry tomato, a flying lemon seed, or an avalanche of out-of-control spaghetti sauce is enough to unravel even the most confident woman. What's a little dining disaster among close friends? Accidents happen to all of us, but there is more at stake at the...
If you ask, most employees will tell you they feel overworked and underappreciated. Consequently, one of the easiest ways to improve motivation and job satisfaction is to make sure the people who work for (and with) you are given frequent acknowledgment. Bosses are...
Want to look and feel your best? Follow a plan of good eating habits, skin care treatment and exercise, and your whole body will thank you. Ask San Antonio women for their beauty routines, and you may be surprised by their answers. I certainly was. For starters, the...
