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When I’m asked if I’m having as much fun as it looks like I’m having at the Smart Talk events in Cincinnati…the answer is an astounding, yes!  Last night Smart Talk brought the brilliant and hilarious Patricia Heaton to Cincinnati for their Smart Talk Connected Conversations series.   

Patricia was bubbly and so interesting.  She’s definitely a girl’s girl.  She feels like one of your girlfriends.  Best of all, she’s from Ohio!  (No wonder she’s so sweet!) 

She’s not a fussy diva actress.  In fact, she was forthright about the “work” she’s had done to her body, some of which are, collagen fillers, Botox, veneers on her teeth, tummy tuck, breast lift, fake nails, fake eyelashes, amongst many other treatments.  Hey, she is in Hollywood after all.  Of course she feels the pressure to be beautiful.  She even jokingly talks of the new hairs that are growing on her face now that she’s hit menopause.  …see, I told you she was open to sharing everything! 

She’s been married …to the same man, gasp…for almost 20 years!  She has four sons that seem to make her world go around.  After an incredible successful run as the wife/mother on Everybody Loves Raymond, she’s now on The Middle, which is also enjoying it’s share of newfound success. 

She shared with us the trials and tribulations of Hollywood and Motherhood.  For instance, at a casting call, a director pulled her aside and said, “look, honey, I want to be honest with you, we are looking for an extremely attractive actress.”   Ouch!  It takes some thick skin to endure that type of torture.  She also speaks about Hollywood’s beautiful people “starving themselves.”   She said when she was broke and had no money, her refrigerator only had yogurt and Grape Nuts.  Now that she’s a successful actress…her refrigerator only has yogurt and Grape Nuts.  Actresses have to starve themselves to remain viable in Hollywood.  Hunger would definitely be a downside of fame. 

One of the most endearing things I love about Patricia was that she’s deeply spiritual.  She “gets” the mind/body/soul connection.  She attends church regularly.  She has gone on missions to help those less fortunate.  

Our girl, Patty, has it all, and she’s worked hard to get it.  Congratulations to yet another fearless female leader of our time.  For more, read her book Motherhood and Hollywood, How to Get A Job Like Mine. 

Smart Talk does it again!  They always manage to bring the biggest and brightest personalities to their Connected Conversations series.  Next week Cincinnati welcomes Patricia Heaton to the Aronoff on March 15, 2010.  Patricia will be speaking on Motherhood and Hollywood …and I’m sure she’ll share a little background dirt on her wildly successful run as the wife/mother on Everybody Loves Raymond.

The Smart Talk Connected Conversations series is an incredible experience.  The energy is alive.  The conversation is brilliant.  The company is phenomenal!  Tickets are still available …click here for more information.

It’s the time of year again to start thinking Smart Talk Connected Conversations.  Cincinnati has an incredible line up again this year, featuring dynamic speakers Valerie Bertinelli, Ann Compton, Patricia Heaton, Lee Woodruff, and Helen Hunt.  Five amazing nights, five extraordinary women.  Tickets are available now …hurry as they sell out quickly (as well they should…these ladies are amazing.)  Click here to purchase your tickets …hint…think Christmas gift!  If you want to feel empowered, don’t miss this.  It’s truly an amazing experience.