NASCAR is still dominated by white guys. But not for long. But Brehanna Daniels broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first African American female pit crew member. Right before the next decade begins, it’s poignant to see how this rising star switched up her career path with an unexpected opportunity: NASCAR. Brehanna is just…
School Drop Off: How to Set the Right Mood
I hate school, do I have to go? If your kid’s like most, you’ve heard this phrase before. School drop off can feel like a guilt trip in itself. I get it. Mornings suck, teachers and students can, too. Tests are stressful and things are just awkward. But you’ve got to think positive and get…
The Soccer Mom Guide to Prepping the Car for Soccer Season
It’s fall. If you’re a mom with kids in sports…you know what that means. The leaves are turning (well..maybe not in Texas because fall is identical to July where I live.) But turning leaves and crisp weather just sounds better than “It’s September and we’re all still sweating,” right? One thing that screams fall to me –…
The Antidote to the SUV: Top 10 Reasons Why I Love the Kia Soul GT
The 2020 Kia Soul GT Turbo is the perfect car for young hip moms (like me). And I don’t mean like the “cool mom” from “Mean Girls.” It’s versatile for a number of reasons you may not even know that you needed just yet. Whether you’re gearing up for a family road trip or simply…
Three Car Features That Make The School Pick Up Line Easier
As parents, the school pick up line is one of those tasks that can be daunting. In a perfect world, a chauffeur might pick up the kids and transport them home, or maybe they come home in a preapproved Uber. I know many of us dread the school pick up line, but there are ways…
Stressed Out Behind the Wheel? These Tips For Stress Free Driving May Help
We live in a fast-paced, noisy culture. As women, we also often have to-do lists that never end. It’s a dangerous combination. And sometimes that dangerous combination…in addition to everything else we have going on…catches up with us when we are behind the wheel. Stop the madness! I think we all know that isn’t safe….
To Dads Everywhere on Father’s Day: Teach Someone to Drive a Manual Transmission
Thank you for all you do. Now, do this. We all appreciate you for your contributions, your support and how you’ve helped shape the people we’ve become. But there’s one more thing we think you should do: Teach your kids to drive a manual transmission (moms, you can do this too). Driving A Manual Transmission->…
I Love Cars. Thank You, Dad
Celebrating my dad, the mechanic. I knew how to change a tire before I could drive, and I knew how to change the oil if I really needed to. My dad, who worked for Toyota for 30 years, made sure of it, and this really came in handy driving the dirt roads of Michigan. Even…
How Do You Build a Luxury Brand? Put Your Best Customer In Charge
What Drives Her: Joy Falotico, President of Lincoln Motor Company and Chief Marketing Officer, Ford The industrial-chic Milk Studios in Los Angeles was abuzz last November as Lincoln SUVs graced the studio’s entrance and elegantly suited executives greeted guests. Inside, the studio was transformed by soft lights, low music and uniformed waiters passing perfect bites….
Safety, Good Driving, Speed: What My Mom Taught Me About Cars
You were right about everything, mom. My mom loves fast cars. Naturally, her favorite is a Maserati and she’s not too picky with the model, as long as she can drive it on a race track. Her first car was a Ford Mustang, so when it was time for me to get a car, that’s what…