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Need to find your BLISS? |
If you need to feel inspired, here’s a tale of a very smart and determined woman who went to Bali and decided to open her own unique brand of holiday accommodation. But better yet, if you want to actually go … Read more →
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Announcing… Bec Brown Communications |
As a publicist, I take great pride in writing compelling, entertaining, newsy stories. Then it’s all about strategically getting this information out to the world in a timely manner. But just as the shoemakers children have no shoes, I’ve been … Read more →
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Creating and dealing with change |
Change. Like death and taxes, it’s going to happen. If you’re happily going through an incredibly blissful, prosperous, healthy phase, at some point, this will change. If times are anxious, rubbish or dull, this too will change. Sometimes change is … Read more →
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A Day In The Life Of A Publicist |
Ever wondered what the hell a music publicist does all day? Here’s a recent 24 hours (actually, 30… it was a big day) brought to you by the legendary Chris Isaak and his album ‘Beyond The Sun’. After a month … Read more →
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Is healthy eating always in VOGUE? |
VOGUE’s not all fantastical glam couture, slender, doe-like models, glittering beauty products, luscious images and perfumed pages (though they do these things brilliantly), there’s also the articles. Freelance writer Sarina Lewis, who regularly contributes to VOGUE’s health pages, interviewed me recently … Read more →
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Need a break to the Mediterranean? |
Milos is a guitarist from Montenegro. He’s insanely musical, has the fastest fingers in the business and as you can tell by the photos… he’s pretty easy on the eye. Having just spent 10 days with him after his debut … Read more →
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I’m back online |
I’ve been very silent of late. I bet you were wondering, has Bec been abducted by the menacing swans that live in the park where she goes running? Did the towering pile of books next to her bed finally collapse … Read more →
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Pack your bags, we’re off on a guilt trip |
I’ve had an intense attack of the guilts lately. Feeling uneasy, mildly anxious and worried, I had to sit down and ponder why, eventually pin-pointing that it all came down to feeling guilty. What terrible thing had I done? Taken a two … Read more →
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Going sugar free – this is NOT a diet |
Diets don’t work. In fact, they suck. The research and statistics don’t lie - 90% of people who go on a diet put the weight back on. After going through anorexia and bulimia from the age of 14 – 25, I then … Read more →
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Yummiest creams, lotions and general deliciousness |
Natural, luxurious ingredients. Creamy. Moisture drenched. Orange blossom and ginseng. Fig and licorice. Ginger peach. green tea and lime leaf. Sound delicious? It’s enough to make you hungry. My wonderful sister and brother in law gave me a gorgeous birthday … Read more →
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How change is good and the seven year rule |
I’ve read recently that, on a cellular level, your entire body is regenerated every seven years. Yesterday it was precisely seven years ago that, after a long stint of travelling and working as a singer, I packed up my bags … Read more →
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The Official Royal Wedding Album |
I really don’t know what further commentary I could possibly add to the Royal Wedding – I’m fairly certain it’s all been said! So this is just to let you know about the divine recording that’s now available. The Official … Read more →
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Do you hate vampires? |
I’m going to just put my hand up and admit it. My name’s Bec Brown and I don’t like vampires. Or werewolves. Or shapeshifters, aliens, unicorns, ghosts, witches or other supernatural beings. I was sucked into watching True Blood purely … Read more →
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Operatic treasures and the mother of all garage sales |
Greetings from a very sunny Adelaide – where all things entertainment seem to have descended! The deservedly famous Fringe Festival, the Adelaide Film Festival, Soundwave Festival and world music extravaganza WOMADelaide are all going on and the city is crawling … Read more →
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Why Mozart is still a modern day muse |
Mozart died aged 35. That’s rather sobering really. If I had wanted to keep up that would mean I would have just three and a half years left to write 600+ pieces of music, including around 41 symphonies, 25 concertos … Read more →
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What PRs can learn from The King’s Speech |
I’ve been smitten by a movie. This happens so rarely that it’s inspired this article. And given the awards already handed out plus the 14 BAFTA nominations and the 12 nominations for the upcoming Feb 27 Academy Awards, I’m clearly … Read more →
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How does your ‘Day on a Plate’ read? |
Fairfax’s Sunday Life magazine decided to kick off with a special music issue this year and wanted input from lots of different people who work in the music industry. So, voila, as a music PR, I was super excited to … Read more →
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Free yoga |
I’m off to Perth today to look after the publicity for the start of Sting’s national tour. I can’t wait for the first concert as he kicks off at the gorgeous Sandalford Winery in Perth’s Swan Valley and plays with … Read more →
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The Diva’s Debut |
Australians, you’re about to have the chance that Europe, the UK and the US have had for years – a live performance by a true diva. Who is the highest selling classical artist in the world with over 13 million … Read more →
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Best website stories and videos |
Don’t you love it when you find a great story online that makes you laugh out loud? Or sob, or sigh, or be inspired? And best of all is being able to share them. The last few weeks have been … Read more →
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A Christmas Gift Guide |
For the first time ever, I’m starting my Christmas shopping early this year. Through mutual agreement, my huge family (parents, three siblings, plus partners and several children each) decided that we would Kris Kringle. To ensure good gifts, Ma Brown … Read more →
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Summer Reading Suggestions |
I’m a bit early aren’t I? Let’s call it ‘Pre-Summer reading suggestions’ as I’m sure I’ll get one more article full of great Christmas holiday reading options in before the holiday season officially hits. I’ve been doing quite a bit … Read more →
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Were the 2010 ARIA Awards really that bad? |
My, oh my. If ALL publicity is good publicity, then the 2010 ARIAs were actually a gigantic, enormous, shining, stunner of a success. Twitter and Facebook were abuzz while the awards were being aired on Ten last Sunday night, then … Read more →
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Is ‘keeping it real’ all it’s cracked up to be? |
Why is “being yourself” or “being real” so important? And what does it even mean? Especially when one person’s “real” is another person’s “ridiculous”. In just about every magazine you read and on every lifestyle TV show you watch, there … Read more →
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Meet YOUR Personal Trainer |
This awesome site allows you to find a personal trainer anywhere in Australia but it offers much more than just an online directory. Apart from always being super current.. Read more →
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Bec Brown’s Breakfast Bars |
I may possibly be obsessed with breakfast. I’m sure it has to do with the fact that after sleeping all night, the body is crying out for sustenance. The stomach grumbles, blood sugar levels are low and the brain whispers … Read more →
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How to give a good interview |
It can be daunting giving an interview for the first time and there are different rules that apply depending on whether you’re appearing on TV or radio or speaking to a journalist for print or online. I often take new … Read more →
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2010 ARIA Awards Nominations |
With just weeks until the ARIA Awards take place at the iconic Sydney Opera House (Sunday, 7 November on Network Ten) the nominees across a record 31 categories were… Read more →
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Author Spotlight: Emily Barr |
Emily Barr is one very solid writer. She’s written nine novels and has had one published every year since 2001 (with the exception of 2007, but more on that to come). All of her books feature strong female characters, each … Read more →
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Learn to snowboard |
One ‘determined-not-to-be-a-snow-widow’s’ journey. I love to try any new exercise craze. Biathlons, bootcamp, pilates, powerplate, kayaking, kettlebell, zumba. I’ve tried them all, even the cardio twister. (Note: unless you’ve never exercised in your entire life and are as sedentary as … Read more →
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Getting the French Connection |
Fabulous Spring Fashion. I just LOVE it when those rare moments occur. You walk distractedly past shop after shop, not looking out for anything in particular. Maybe you’re just on your way to the dentist. This Saturday I was taking … Read more →
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Inspiring news stories |
Read it and smile – this title is not an oxymoron. Here are four fantastic news sites that only give us the good stuff. Designed to cheer, inspire and educate, these sites are a must if you’re looking for some … Read more →
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Practical Organic |
Ok, so I’m a firm believer that organic food would be a better thing to put into my body than something covered in pesticides and chemicals or the meat from an animal that had lived a crap life in a … Read more →
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Rainforests, sunshine and cocktails, anyone? |
It had been a string of excruciatingly cold mornings, those ones where you slide shivering from under the warmth of your quilt, your teeth chattering, as you struggle to pull on the pile of clothes you have stacked next to … Read more →
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Things That Make You Go Oh… |
How many lightbulb moments can you have on a particular topic before they cease to be lightbulb moments? Is there a limit to the number of times you can wake up with an epiphany; that same ‘a ha!’ realisation that … Read more →
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Can routine result in brilliance? |
“Be regular and orderly in your life like a bourgeois, so that you may be violent and original in your work”. This quote by Gustave Flaubert (French writer, lived in the 1800′s, wrote Madame Bovary, one of the most important … Read more →
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In Pursuit of Jamie Cullum |
I’m a total fan of Jamie – I heard his first commercial release ‘Twenty Something’ back in 2004 and I was hooked. You know those albums that you go “OMG, this artist gets me; these songs were written for me!”? … Read more →
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Top 5 pieces of classical music |
Recently I took the time to sit down and think of my favourite pieces of music. It was almost too hard to think of a top 5 across all genres so I just started with classical. It was a beautiful … Read more →
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Top 4 books on reducing work stress |
Who doesn’t want to be happier at work? Most of us are at work for an enormous percentage of time so it makes sense that it’s as pleasant an experience as possible. These are my fave books for helping to … Read more →
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