Naturally, the career progression of New York Yankee Jorge Posada (pre-retirement), and the divorce which shot down Kim Kardashian’s career credibility a few notches. Stay tuned for more insight and videos from this down-to-earth career maven with 15 years of HR/recruiting AND journalism experience.  Nothing stuffy or boring here, only real advice for real people. ‘Natch.

Enter Sunday night. At B.B. Kings in midtown the Writers Guild celebrated the annual awards ceremony with a long list of illustrious names ranging from Judd Apatow to the writers of Modern Family to writers I’ve never heard of or watched their work but people who have honed their craft and danced to their introvert’s inner beat when they really felt like playing outside. Kind of like today as my to-do list in purple ink is unmanageably long…

As I chatted with the head writer of The Colbert Report and an Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker and yes, the head writer for Sesame Street (how cool is that? Exclamation point!) there was something downright refreshing about not only hearing about their own creative process and interesting stories, but sharing mine as well.

Every now and then we need a little boost by surrounding ourselves with impeccable minds. If you haven’t been able to tap into that location or event, sometimes it’s right in front of us. For a quick shot, check out this hilarious speech by Bored to Death creator, Jonathan Ames!

Judd Apatow receives award from Kristen Wiig.

SNL alums Jimmy Fallon & Rachel Dratch perform opening number.

On Monday I chatted with Cheryl Burke from Dancing With the Stars; Wednesday was all about a Brad Pitt charity auction for NOLA and my interview with the gracious Paula Patton; Thursday was time to fist pump! I sat down with Deena and Sammi from Jersey Shore. And on Friday, I collapsed.

• I heart being quoted to share my career insight. In this AOL Jobs piece I talk about soft skills, the importance of the lunch interview and oh yes, social skills (hey, is there an echo in here?). If you have technical expertise and someone else does, too, what will really make you sparkle and stand out is Y*O*U! Your personality, your ability to small talk and simply get along with others. Play nicely in that sandbox, ‘k?
• GO YANKEES! I launched a new blog, Yankee Diamonds for women who love baseball and our bling. Be sure to check it out!
• On New Year’s Eve some people (translation: tourists) hang out at Times Square; others go to house parties. Yours truly traipsed to Beauty & Essex to interview Real Housewife, Kim Zolciak (see pic).
• On that note, Jorge Posada is retiring. Bummed about that but saw it coming and would much rather see him retire than play for a lackluster team. Sadly though the core four is down to two. Hip hip Jorge!

This was my mantra the past few months when life was moving at lightning speed. So, yes, I’ve neglected my website a bit. But guess what? I’m baaaaack!

With a vengeance. Tonight I interviewed Scarlett Johansson, Matt Damon and others for one of my fave clients. So much fun! That’s all I got. Brain is fried and I need to transcribe one more Q&A. Wheeee!

Apparently it took 30 years for his movies to catch on and become a hit. Oh, Friday was a real hoot with the Moneyball presser as well as Ides of March…(so yes, Brad Pitt and George Clooney were present! Needless to say, adrenalin was pumping and by 8 p.m. I was exhausted!)…this is in addition to the super intensely fun red carpet ride!

Ah, so much fun! Also, loved hearing Gerard Butler saying how he looks at new projects in terms of how he can venture outside the comfort zone. Yet more career prowess we can learn from celebs who risked it all. Seriously, at one point or another most of them were starving artists and believed in themselves to the ends of the earth to pursue their dreams!

Fabulous! Just fabulous. Can’t wait to go back next year now that I’ve learned the ins and outs of the fest and press lounge, etc. So sparkly. MWUAH!

ps. Did I mention I asked Madonna a career-related question?!

ps. Here’s a pic of Rafael Nadal, the #2 ranked player in the world.

My fave quote from the interview? I asked her what she would be doing if she was not writing. She quipped, “I’d probably be dead.”

There, that’s better.

This fall I’m launching personalized one on one boot camp. This means in your face, no excuses! Actually, right now it’s just for college grads whose interviewing skills may be a little rusty. Maybe they need to brush up their resume from their summer job and get their head back in the game? Remember, I’m the author of two books, a corporate recruiter, and I’ve been quoted on ABC, CNN.com, US News & World Report and more!

Inquire within, then give me TEN push-ups! I said, TEN!