As we start to come out of winter (finally!), there’s one thing I’m prioritizing before stepping fully into spring: my skin. After months of cold weather, dry air, and honestly just being a little more low maintenance, my skin is always in need of a reset.
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Spring is all about fresh, glowing, renewed energy, and your skin deserves to match that vibe. So if you’re looking to get your glow back before the season fully shifts, here are 3 skincare treatments I swear by before spring.


1. Hydrating Facial (Your Skin Reset)
Let’s start with the basics but elevated. A hydrating facial is one of the best ways to bring your skin back to life after winter. Think of it as a deep drink of water for your face. Dryness, dullness, and uneven texture don’t stand a chance once your skin is properly cleansed, exfoliated, and infused with hydration.
I personally love quick, effective treatments that don’t take up your whole day but still deliver results. A good facial can:

• Instantly boost your glow
• Smooth texture
• Calm irritation
• Prep your skin for the new season

This is especially perfect if you have an event, trip, or just want to feel refreshed. It’s giving “I woke up like this” energy and we love that.


2. Chemical Peel (Out with the Old)
Now if your skin needs a little more than hydration, it might be time for a chemical peel. Before you get nervous—this doesn’t mean your face is going to be peeling off dramatically (unless you go for a deeper peel, which is a whole different conversation). A light to medium peel can gently exfoliate away dead skin cells and reveal smoother, brighter skin underneath.
This is perfect for:

• Hyperpigmentation
• Acne scars
• Uneven skin tone
• Dullness

After a long winter, your skin can look tired—and a chemical peel helps you start fresh. It also allows your skincare products to penetrate better, which means everything you’re using at home will actually work more effectively.
Just make sure you’re going to a trusted professional and wearing your SPF after because your new skin needs protection.


3. Microneedling (The Glow-Up Treatment)
If you’re ready to take things up a notch, let’s talk about microneedling aka that treatment that really gets your skin together. Microneedling works by creating tiny micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen production. I know that sounds intense, but the results? Worth it.
This treatment helps with:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne scars
• Skin texture
• Overall firmness and glow

It’s one of those treatments where your skin just keeps getting better over time. You may have a little redness for a day or two, but once your skin heals, it’s giving smooth, radiant, glass-skin vibes.
This is perfect to do before spring because it sets the foundation for long-term skin health not just a quick fix.

Spring is all about renewal and your skin deserves that same energy.
Whether you start with a simple hydrating facial, level up with a chemical peel, or go all in with microneedling, the goal is the same: healthy, glowing, confident skin.

Let’s be real when your skin looks good, you feel good.
So consider this your sign to book that appointment, invest in your glow, and step into spring looking and feeling like your best self.
Because glowing skin? That’s always in season.

I was having one of those real conversations the other day with a girlfriend, the kind where you’re not sugarcoating anything. We were talking about business, the economy, the shifting landscape for entrepreneurs, and how things just feel different right now. The truth is, a lot of us are working harder than ever but being asked to do more for less.  I finally said something out loud that I think more women, especially women founders need to hear.


We have to start asking for our worth.


For so long, many of us have been conditioned to shrink our value. To feel grateful for the opportunity instead of confident in the expertise we bring. To say yes quickly and negotiate quietly. But the landscape of business has changed. If we don’t adjust how we view our own value, we risk staying stuck in cycles of burnout and under-earning. And honestly? Women’s History Month feels like the perfect time to talk about that.


Because when I think about the women who came before us, the ones who fought for seats at the table, for equal pay, for opportunities we benefit from today, I don’t think they did all that work so we could still be playing small.


If anything, we’re supposed to take it even further. I’ve been reflecting on this a lot lately as an entrepreneur. There are seasons where things are flowing and opportunities are everywhere. And then there are seasons where you start questioning everything. The contracts slow down, partnerships shift, and you’re looking at the same workload wondering why the revenue isn’t matching the effort.


That’s where many founders get stuck: working harder instead of working smarter. The truth is, many purpose-driven or faith-led entrepreneurs carry an additional misconception: that if their work is meaningful, they are somehow supposed to struggle financially. But that’s not how impact works.


If you want to make a massive impact, your business has to be sustainable. And sustainability means building something profitable enough to support the vision.


Recently I came across a perspective that really resonated with me around this idea. Sometimes when entrepreneurs feel stuck financially, the problem isn’t effort or talent. It’s that the value they bring to the table isn’t being positioned or packaged in a way that the market fully understands.
That’s something former Fortune 50 marketing executive Tasha Randle talks about often in her work with founders. Through her Strategic Advisory Intensive, she helps entrepreneurs identify the hidden friction in their business, clarify their positioning, and turn underleveraged expertise into premium offers that better reflect the impact they’re making. And honestly? That type of guidance can be the difference between surviving and thriving.
If you’re a founder who feels like you’ve been working way too hard for the revenue you’re generating, I’d definitely encourage you to take a look at it. You can learn more here:
​https://828leadershipgroup.com/morgan2


As women, especially during Women’s History Month, I think it’s time we normalize something. We can be purpose-driven and profitable. We can be impactful and financially successful. We can lead with heart and charge what we’re worth.


Girl power isn’t just about cheering each other on. It’s also about reminding each other that our expertise, our leadership, and our ideas have real value. It’s okay actually, it’s necessary to build businesses that reflect that.

Every March, during Women's History Month, we celebrate women who have shaped our communities, our culture, and our future. We often think about famous names and historic figures, but some of the most powerful examples of leadership and impact happen quietly — every single day. For me, one of those women is my mom, Marchelle Kay Hall Owens.


My mom was born in Richmond, Indiana, but her life’s work has deeply impacted generations of students through her career with Cincinnati Public Schools. For more than 30 years, she has been a teacher but honestly, that word barely scratches the surface of what she does.
To her students, she’s far more than someone standing at the front of a classroom.


She pours her entire heart into the children she teaches. I’ve watched her treat her students like they were her own kids  because in many ways, they are. Teaching for my mom has never been “just a job.” It’s a calling. It’s a commitment. It’s a responsibility she takes personally.
My mom has spent countless hours after the school bell rings, staying late to make sure her students understand their lessons, helping them finish assignments, or simply giving them a safe place to be. While many people head home when the school day ends, she’s often still there — long after the hallways have quieted. And it doesn’t stop there.


She has spent her own money on classroom materials, supplies, and resources because she believes her students deserve the best learning environment possible. She has cooked meals and brought food into the classroom because she knows that sometimes learning is easier when a child feels cared for and supported.


Even during school breaks, when many teachers finally get a moment to step away, my mom will still go into her classroom organizing, preparing, and making sure everything is ready for the next group of students who walk through her door. That’s the kind of dedication you can’t teach in a training program. That’s heart.


My mom quietly gives back in ways that most people will never see. She doesn’t do it for recognition or praise. In fact, if I told her I was writing about her like this, she’d probably tell me I’m doing too much. I think women like her deserve to be celebrated. Over the past year, I’ve also had the blessing of being closer to my mom in a different way. After losing my dad, I went and stayed with her for a while. Grief has a way of bringing life into sharp focus, and during that time I was able to watch her navigate loss with a level of resilience, courage, and vulnerability that deeply moved me.


Even in the middle of heartbreak, she carried herself with grace. Watching her move through that season reminded me of the quiet strength she has always had. The same strength that shows up in her classroom. The same compassion she pours into her students. The same love she gives to her family and community. My mom is a boss behind the scenes in every sense of the word. She leads with care. She shows up consistently. She makes an impact without needing the spotlight.


As I reflect during Women’s History Month, I realize that history isn’t only written by women on stages or in headlines. It’s also written in classrooms, in small acts of kindness, and in the lives of students who will grow up remembering the teacher who believed in them.
For more than three decades, my mom has been writing that kind of history every day.

Entrepreneurship can be one of the most rewarding journeys you’ll ever take. But if I’m being honest, it can also be one of the most emotionally exhausting.


Lately, I found myself in a place I didn’t expect, feeling defeated. The past year has been a tough landscape for many entrepreneurs, especially those of us working in media, events, and community-centered work. Contracts that once felt stable have been cut short. Sponsorship dollars that businesses once allocated toward community engagement have dwindled as companies tighten their budgets. Programs that used to support diverse voices and initiatives have disappeared.


The list goes on. If you’re an entrepreneur, you know what that means. When funding shifts, the pressure doesn’t disappear  it shifts onto you. You’re still expected to show up, produce, create, and lead, even when the resources that once supported that work begin to shrink.


At some point, the weight of all of it started to get to me. I remember sitting there thinking, Maybe I can’t do this anymore. It’s not something entrepreneurs always admit publicly. We’re used to being the strong ones, the visionaries, the problem solvers, the people who find a way forward. But behind the scenes, there are moments when doubt creeps in and asks some really hard questions. Is this still worth it? Am I forcing something that isn’t meant to continue? How much longer can I keep pushing through uncertainty?


Those thoughts led me somewhere I didn’t initially plan, I decided to seek guidance. That’s how I found myself having a conversation with Pastor Joel at Endeavor Church in Cincinnati. Sometimes when you’re feeling overwhelmed, what you really need is perspective from someone who can help you zoom out. Not just from a business standpoint, but from a spiritual and purpose-driven one.


I shared honestly about where I was mentally,the frustration, the exhaustion, and the feeling that doors were closing faster than they were opening. I talked about the contracts that had ended unexpectedly, the sponsors who once supported my work but now had limited funds, and the pressure of continuing to build something meaningful when the landscape keeps shifting.


Instead of immediately offering solutions, he did something more important. He listened. Then he reminded me of something I think many entrepreneurs forget: purpose doesn’t always come with perfect conditions. Sometimes the work you’re called to do will face obstacles. Sometimes the path will feel uncertain. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re on the wrong road. Often it simply means you’re in a season that requires faith, patience, and resilience.


That conversation didn’t magically solve every business challenge I’m facing. The reality is, the entrepreneurial journey still requires strategy, funding, partnerships, and constant innovation. But what it did change was my mindset. I walked away feeling lighter. Not because everything was fixed overnight, but because I was reminded that my work has always been bigger than contracts or sponsorship deals. The purpose behind what I do, creating platforms, building community, telling stories, and uplifting voices — still matters.


Sometimes when you’re deep in the pressure of entrepreneurship, you lose sight of that. Faith has a way of grounding you again. It reminds you that your journey isn’t defined solely by the numbers, the deals, or the setbacks. It’s defined by the impact you continue to make, even during the difficult seasons.


Entrepreneurship will always come with highs and lows. There will be seasons of abundance and seasons of uncertainty. But moments like that conversation reminded me that giving up in the middle of the storm isn’t the answer.


Sometimes you just need to pause, seek guidance, and reconnect with the reason you started in the first place. For me, that reminder came exactly when I needed it most.

There are moments in life that shift you forever. Not just the big milestones we celebrate publicly, but the quieter transitions the ones that reshape how you see yourself, your purpose, and the way you move through the world. Over the past few years, I’ve experienced a lot of those moments. Grief, growth, reinvention, healing. All of it has changed me in ways I’m still discovering.


That’s exactly why I created Forever, Changed: The Wellness Experience. This half-day gathering in Cincinnati isn’t just another event. It’s an intentional space designed for women who are navigating their own seasons of transformation whether that’s healing, entrepreneurship, burnout, self-discovery, or simply learning how to pour back into themselves again.


Because if I’ve learned anything lately, it’s that many of us are evolving
in real time. We’re grieving things we thought our lives would look like.
We’re rebuilding after loss. We’re learning to put ourselves first after years of giving to everyone else. And sometimes, we just need a room full of women who understand that.


Forever, Changed was created as part of the kickoff to my upcoming book journey, but more importantly, it’s about creating a real wellness experience that blends movement, beauty, reflection, and community. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.


During the event, attendees will experience a mix of guided wellness moments, meaningful conversation, and opportunities to reconnect with themselves. We’ll incorporate movement, meditation, beauty and self-care, all designed to help women reset and recharge in a supportive environment. Think of it as a wellness pause.


In our everyday lives, we are constantly pouring into work, family, businesses, relationships, and responsibilities. Rarely do we give ourselves the time to step back and ask: How am I really doing?
This event is about answering that question honestly.


Guests will be encouraged to bring a Pilates or yoga mat, a water bottle, and come dressed comfortably in their favorite athleisure. We’ll move our bodies gently, breathe deeply, and create space for the kind of conversations that remind us we are not alone in our experiences.
Because healing often happens in community.


For me personally, the idea of “forever changed” holds deep meaning. After losing my dad, I realized that life has a way of permanently altering your perspective. You don’t go back to the person you were before you become someone new.


At first, that realization felt overwhelming.
But over time, I began to see it differently. Being forever changed doesn’t have to mean broken or lost. Sometimes it means stronger, wiser, and more aligned with the life you’re meant to live.
It means learning to care for yourself in ways you may have never prioritized before.


That’s why this experience blends wellness and beauty together. Self-care isn’t superficial. It’s necessary. Whether it’s movement, skincare, rest, or simply taking time to breathe, these rituals remind us that our wellbeing matters.


Honestly, women deserve spaces like this more often. The Forever, Changed Wellness Experience will be intentionally intimate, with limited spots available to keep the environment personal and meaningful. I want every woman in the room to feel seen, supported, and able to fully show up as she is.


No pressure. No perfection. Just presence.


My hope is that women leave this experience feeling lighter, clearer, and reminded of their own strength. Because the truth is, many of us have walked through difficult chapters and still managed to rise.
That deserves to be honored. Life may change us, but it also reveals the power we carry within ourselves.


Sometimes all we need is the right space to remember it.
This is that space.
Come as you are.
Leave Forever, Changed.

Five years. When I say that out loud, it feels surreal. Herald Beauty turns five on April 11, and if you’ve been on this journey with me, you know this isn’t just an anniversary. It’s a milestone. It’s proof. It’s resilience in real time. What started as an idea, a vision to create space for beauty, wellness, culture, and conversation centered around an often overlooked but incredibly powerful audience  has grown into something I’m deeply proud of.


And we’re celebrating the only way we know how: intentionally and beautifully. On April 11, we’re gathering for brunch, connection, cocktails, and community. Expect espresso martinis powered by Rémy Martin (because we do nothing basic around here), beauty product moments from Palmer’s and KAO Brands, curated vibes, and a room filled with people who believe in what Herald Beauty represents. This isn’t just a party.It’s a thank you.


Five years ago, I knew there was a gap. I knew women who looked like me deserved elevated experiences, meaningful content, and events that felt thoughtful and intentional. I knew our buying power, our influence, and our presence mattered even when others didn’t always see it.
Building Herald Beauty has not been easy.


There have been seasons of expansion and seasons of stretching. There have been partnerships that flourished and opportunities that disappeared. There have been moments when I questioned whether I should pivot, shrink, or rebrand to fit what felt more “acceptable.”
But here’s what I’ve learned: when you build something rooted in purpose, it sustains you even when the road gets hard.


Herald Beauty has become more than a platform. It’s a community. It’s a room where beauty conversations feel inclusive. Where wellness includes mental, emotional, and physical care. Where entrepreneurship is transparent. Where culture is celebrated, not watered down.
Five years means we’ve survived trends. We’ve navigated shifting corporate priorities. We’ve adapted to changing landscapes. And through it all, the heart has remained the same.


Celebrate. Elevate. Connect.


This anniversary is about honoring that consistency.
It’s about honoring every attendee who bought a ticket. Every brand that believed in the vision. Every speaker who poured into our audience. Every reader who shared a blog. Every woman who felt seen in our space.


And yes it’s also about honoring growth. Because the next five years? They’re going to be even bigger. April 11 will be a reflection of what Herald Beauty does best: curated experiences that feel elevated but welcoming. Thoughtful but fun. Stylish but substance-driven. We’ll toast with espresso martinis powered by Rémy Martin. We’ll indulge in beauty products from Palmer’s and KAO Brands. We’ll brunch. We’ll connect. We’ll laugh. We’ll celebrate what happens when vision meets community.


And if you’ve ever wondered how you can support this is your moment. You can grab a ticket. You can sponsor a seat. You can even become a $50 logo sponsor no business required, just your name and your support. Because in today’s world, sustaining platforms that center our community requires collective effort. And I don’t take that lightly.


Herald Beauty turning five is personal for me. It represents consistency. It represents belief. It represents choosing to keep going even when it would have been easier to pivot into something safer. We didn’t build this to blend in. We built this to stand out.


On April 11, we celebrate five years of doing exactly that. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now. I can’t wait to see you in the room. Here’s to five years of beauty, culture, and community and to everything that’s still coming