I am super excited about partnering up with fellow blogger "The Shop Tart" for her fundraiser to benefit Columbia's Nickelodeon theater moving to Main St.  The event takes place 1:30 - 3pm Friday, October 9 at Hunter Gatherer (900 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201).  The event is hosted by The Shop Tart, who will give away ten fabulous gift bags.  A $15 donation will benefit the Nick; get you some food, champagne and a chance to win one of the gift bags.  MMOE has donated an hour makeup lesson, photoshoot with Ozon, one Gingerbread lipstick, and unfilled Compact.

If you can't make it to the event, you can still support the Nick by purchasing a ticket to the see "September Issue", and move the Nick with style.

I am amazed when I see pregnant women maintain their sense of style.  My friend, Shanta is four months pregnant with twins and has not loss her sense of style.  I noticed that Shanta does the following things to maintain her style.

She wears a lot of accessories.
She wears nice shoes.
She keeps her hair in flattering styles.

And just like that, Shanta has given me hope that if I get pregnant, I can still maintain my style and look great!  Get more tips on the podcast here.

I recently had the pleasure of being pampered all day at the Pynk Signature Salon & Spa (opened August 2009). Jessica and her team of stylists offer services that include massages, manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup application and hair styling. The salon is a breath of fresh air for the struggling Midtown at Forest Acres Mall. The salon has the potential to a be a contender among Columbia's spa/salon community.

Pynk Signature Salon & Spa is located at Midtown at Forest Acres Mall, 3400 Forest Dr. Columbia, SC 29204. Ph: 803-479-3561

The term diva often takes on a negative connotation. However, Monika Carey-Green, Founder and Executive Director of Diva International thinks differently. To her Diva means "dedicated to individually valiantly assist". The DIVA program assist in "guiding girls and young women in making decisions and choices that will empower them with the tools and knowledge for successful futures and the ability to become positive citizens of our community." For more information on what you can do to make a difference in a young girl's life visit http://www.divainternational.org/yoursupport.htm.

Another Diva helping out her in her community is Juliette Joseph, Founder and Executive Director of F.L.O. Humanity. Juliette was inspired to do more after seeing an impoverished area in the township of Khayelitsha in Capetown, South Africa. F.L.O. Humanity's mission is to continue taking small steps towards the greater good. Join F.L.O. Humanity Sunday, September 13 fundraiser for Shoes for Africa. For more information on how to attend, click here.

Find out more about Juliette and Monika on the MMOE podcast.

I love to watch anniversary specials of my favorite TV shows, and listen to the "Best of" my favorite morning radio show. So hosting tonight's 2-yr anniversary special of the Make Me Over Eb show at Pynk by Denise was a little surreal for me. We had past guests, sponsors, giveaways, cake and wine!

It's funny that just a few months ago (and probably every other month), I think about giving up on hosting the podcast to make room for other projects. However, I just can't seem to tear myself away from it. I wonder if it's because Blogtalk Radio makes it so easy to host, the interesting people I meet when seeking out guests, I'm living out some "Oprah-esque" fantasy of mine to talk to an audience, or it's a fun break from the norm.

Whatever the reason, whether it's lack of confidence at times or technical difficulties, I know the show will go on. I know that on Mondays at 7:30pm (for now), I will be sitting somewhere in my house with my laptop and phone hosting the podcast. I just hope that I can iron out the kinks in the show and keep it moving.