Ali's Welcome

"Spring is nature's way of saying 'Let's party!'"

Do you feel it in the air? Spring is here! And I’m so happy. I don’t know about you, but I’m not a big fan of winter. It’s one of the reasons I moved out here to Southern California 10 years ago from New York. For much of the United States, this winter was particularly harsh, clinging with icy claws long past its due date. Of course, here in Los Angeles, if it gets cloudy and below 55 degrees, we are devastated. But our “winter” does surely make us grateful for spring, as I’m sure yours has too. Now the sun is out, the birds are singing, and it seems new life and love is in the air. Optimism is back, in a big way!

Of course, optimism never goes out of style. It’s what gets us through winter, knowing spring is just around the corner, even when the days are so dark we can’t feel the sun’s glimmer of hope.

It’s like that with business, too—optimism influences our success. I’m not talking about naively expecting your glass will always be full, whether you take action or not. We reap what we sow, but it surely starts with the right attitude.

And I’m optimistic you’re going to love this spring issue of Ali Magazine, which is one of our best yet! We pay tribute to the perennial Sandra Bullock and her strong entrepreneurial spirit, and we salute inspiring “sisters who are doing it for themselves” and positively impacting those around them. I’m also particularly excited to dive into the business secrets of fashion and TV diva Kimora Lee Simmons.

And if you’re in the mood for serious how-to, don’t miss our informative articles on how to host your own live event, how to charge what you’re worth, and ways to set “stretch goals” that are achievable. And that’s just the beginning.

So grab this copy of Ali Magazine and head outside to soak up this read while you soak up those glorious, warm rays and get your long awaited vitamin D. And enjoy all those colorful blooms surrounding you, because remember—you planted them.

Love and Success,