Author Archives: robyn

Member Profile: Jenny MacAndrew

Posted on December 1, 2011 by robyn

As the saying goes, there are eight million tales in NYC… and thousands of strollers on the Upper West Side. You’ll find Urban Girl Squader Jenny MacAndrew behind one of them, touring around her park-filled neighborhood with a six-month old … Continue reading →

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Member Profile: Mita Roy

Posted on April 18, 2011 by robyn

After wrapping up her law degree in Washington, DC, Mita Roy figured she’d take the New York Bar Exam—not an endeavor for the faint of heart, especially if you’re not already living in the Big Apple or have any roots … Continue reading →

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Member Profile: Tanyka Renee

Posted on December 22, 2010 by robyn

For volunteer extraordinaire Tanyka Renee, “when you fall down, get up” isn’t just a metaphor—it’s a literal part of her workday, sacking and tackling as a member of the Philadelphia Passion, a franchise in the Lingerie Football League. As the … Continue reading →

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Member Profile: Meghan Muntean

Posted on December 3, 2010 by robyn

A self-described “health dork,” Meghan Muntean may have swapped her Silicon Alley digs for Silicon Valley, but she’s staying close to the Urban Girl Squad community through her newly launched health information site, ChickRx, from which we feature an informative … Continue reading →

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Discussion: “But Will It Make You Happy?”

Posted on September 13, 2010 by robyn

In between relishing the last bits of summer sunshine, Urban Girl Squad’s been watching the news, and a recent (ok, it was published over a month ago, but we’ve been at the beach!) article in The New York Times really … Continue reading →

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Member Profile: Joanna Lindenbaum

Posted on July 28, 2010 by robyn

Joanna Lindenbaum, founder of Soulful Coaching for Busy Women, believes women can find personal happiness and career success by activating the tools we’re already carrying around with us but not yet employing. She recently spoke with Urban Girl Squad about … Continue reading →

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Mom Squad Member Profile: Jackie Demby

Posted on July 20, 2010 by robyn

Now we know that moms are tight on time, but we still want to give them a chance to introduce themselves to the community. Our Mom Squad Member Profiles are quick snapshots of Urban Mom Squaders and their families, designed … Continue reading →

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Member Profile: Andrea Davis

Posted on June 21, 2010 by robyn

We all have many relationships in our lives, but perhaps one of our earliest and most complex is with food. As a Holistic Health and Nutrition Counselor and founder of Andrea Davis Wellness, Andrea Davis’s job is to help clients … Continue reading →

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Member Profile: Becca Schader

Posted on May 25, 2010 by robyn

If you’re an HBO fan, then chances are you’ve seen Becca Schader’s work. She and her team are responsible for trailers, promos, and commercials for such loved shows as True Blood, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Bored to Death, Real Time with … Continue reading →

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Member Profile: Leslie Richin

Posted on May 20, 2010 by robyn

Every other night of the week Leslie Richin can be found with reporter’s notebook and pen in hand, covering intriguing social gatherings and the new media scene. Recently, she graciously allowed Urban Girl Squad to put her on the other … Continue reading →

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