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Talk Sporty to Me Founder Jen Mueller "Grabs Life by the Balls"

SEATTLE, Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly two decades of experience in sports broadcasting means Jen has been talking about balls (and other sports equipment) with well-known athletes the rest of us only dream of having a few moments with.

The new book is already flooded with praise from the likes of NFL sideline reporters Erin Andrews, Pam Oliver, Alex Flanagan, and Laura Okmin, as well as NFL Pro-Bowlers Bobby Wagner, Kam Chancellor, and Doug Baldwin (who also provided the foreword).

Jen's humorous, no-nonsense approach to career development is refreshing and accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Unlike others who might shy away from the big topics, Jen challenges sacred cows and the most common excuses in chapters like, "Does This Make My Bias Look Big?" and "Sexism Versus Poor Communication Skills."

What makes this book different? Jen's access to professional athletes provides a unique and interesting perspective – with lots of direct stories from her interactions (including an answer to the common "What's it really like in the locker room?" question, and the story of how she wound up with her very own Super Bowl ring). Her approach leads to a fun, engaging, and interesting read, with practical tips that demonstrate how strong communication skills set the stage for career development opportunities in any field.

But don't take our word for it, listen to Seahawks Pro-Bowler Doug Baldwin, who says: "You're not always going to know what to say, and sometimes what you say won't come out right, but if you use the techniques Jen demonstrates in the book you'll be well on your way to communicating more effectively, becoming an Influential Conversationalist and finding new ways to lead."

About Talk Sporty to Me and The Influential ConversationalistJen Mueller's passion for improving the way people approach business communication motivated her to launch Talk Sporty to Me in 2009. The company facilitates corporate training on how to make sports conversations useful in business, and provides an outside-the-box approach to business communication. The Influential Conversationalist is now available on Amazon.

E! NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Flip or Flop's Christina El Moussa

"in a Very Good Place" With Ex-Husband Tarek

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Christina El Moussa and Tarek El Moussa make co-parenting look easy. Over the weekend, E! News' Carissa Culiner caught up with Christina during the All-Star Chef Classic at L.A. Live, where the Flip or Flop star opened up about her new life as a single mom. "The kids are great. My son is literally like the happiest kid on the planet. He brings so much joy to our lives," she said. "Taylor is amazing. She's feisty and funny. She's a very sweet, loving girl." Christina, 33, attended the event with daughter Taylor El Moussa, 1, while son Brayden El Moussa, 1, stayed home. The El Moussas announced their separation in December, after quietly breaking up in the spring of 2016. Last month, Tarek filed for divorce from his co-star. It's been a year of big and little transitions for the El Moussas. Tarek left the family's home Yorba Linda, Calif., last summer and bought a bachelor pad in Newport Beach. While it's an adjustment, co-parenting is "going great," his ex-wife said. "Tarek and I are in a very good place right now. We're doing a really good job. We share the kids 50/50 and our communication is great. Like I said, the kids are happy, so everyone's doing really well.” Prior to their breakup, the El Moussas lived a relatively "normal" life. But once news of a prior domestic incident made headlines, interest in their split ushered in a new normal. "I don't even think about it until sometimes I step out of my car and there's paparazzi taking pictures of me," Christina said. "Honestly, it hasn't really changed my life that much. Honestly—this may sound weird—I don't even think about it at all. There are so many false stories, so I just let it slide." Amid the media frenzy surrounding their breakup, the El Moussas have continued to shoot episodes of their hit TV show. "Filming is amazing. We've had the same crew for a couple years on Flip or Flop, and we're all best friends. We all have the best time together filming," Christina said. "And it's just a really happy environment and we look forward to continuing more shows." "It's all guys and me, so it's a lot of testosterone," she added. "But aside from that, it's all good." Christina's comments came days after the network announced Flip or Flop will be expanding with other stars. "We were approached about a year ago that they were going to explore doing Flip or Flop in some other states, and we gave it our blessing," she said. "Honestly, it's just cool that the show did so well that now they're franchising it out. We couldn't be happier for HGTV."


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October London releases the highly anticipated

Premiering exclusively on Noisey, October London releases the highly anticipated short film, Color Blind: Love, executively produced by Snoop Dogg. The film follows October's journey leaving prison, finding work through his girlfriend, played by the alluring Jasmine Hope Waite, and the pursuit of his passion as a singer. Directed by Dylan Brown, the film enlists The Doggfather, Snoop Dogg, as a slick talking music executive along with comedy legend, Mike Epps, who plays a club owner that hires October as a dishwasher eventually leading to the opportunity of a lifetime. Color Blind: Love exhibits an exceptional acting debut by October London and complements his emotionally invigorating debut EP, Color Blind: Love, available now on all DSPs.

During Oscar weekend, October London performed songs from his Color Blind: Love EP and screened the short film to a full house at the American Black Film Institute's: Oscar Noir Gala. The ABFI gala was hosted by Shaun Robinson and honored Angela Basset, Academy Award for Best Picture Moonlight's director Barry Jenkins, Janelle Monae, Issa Rae and Jessie T. Usher.

Having been compared to Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke and The DeBarge brothers due to his impactful lyrics and silky tone, October London is a must-see at Austin's SXSW festival this month. He quickly caught the attention of audiences for his debut single, "Black Man in America," for its chilling and important message in today's social construct. Since signing to Jazze Pha and Snoop Dogg's Cadillacc Music and with his work writing and performing the theme song to Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party, London is just beginning to share his multifaceted talents with the world.

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UPPAbaby Teams Up with the 23rd Annual TODAY Holiday Toy Drive

UPPAbaby Teams Up with the 23rd Annual TODAY Holiday Toy Drive to Spread Joy & Give Back

HINGHAM, Mass., Dec. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- It's the most wonderful time of the year! For the sixth year, UPPAbaby proudly supports the TODAY Holiday Toy Drive as part of the UPPA Gives Back charitable giving program.

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UPPAbaby is committed to ensuring safe transport for children by providing families in need essential items. This year the company is donating more than $150,000 worth of VISTA performance travel systems and G-LUXE travel strollers to the 23rd Annual TODAY Holiday Toy Drive. Over the past six years, UPPAbaby has donated more than $1 million worth of strollers, car seats and accessories to the TODAY Holiday Toy Drive, and a combined total of $1.3 million in gear nationally through charitable partnerships like the Good + Foundation, Safe Kids Worldwide and Room To Grow.

"Giving back is extremely important to everyone at UPPAbaby," says Lauren Monahan, UPPAbaby co-founder. "We created the UPPA Gives Back program to donate gear and make a direct impact for families who need it most."

For many families, the TODAY Holiday Toy Drive is the only source of gifts and necessities for the holidays. Since 1994, this charitable initiative has helped more than four million underprivileged children, distributing approximately $395 million in donations to more than 180 organizations nationwide and to U.S. military bases abroad. The TODAY Holiday Toy Drive is a project of the TODAY Show Charitable Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

To support this worthy cause and help local communities nationwide please go to www.amazon.com/todayshow.

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The UPPAbaby mission is to make the smartest strollers, car seats and juvenile gear available: intuitively designed, stylish and sleek, with the features and functions new parents want—plus innovations they never knew were possible. UPPAbaby is committed to providing customer service that is as exceptional as the company's products. Founded in 2006, UPPAbaby is based in Massachusetts, U.S. with products available worldwide. For more information please visit UPPAbaby.com.