Katie Melanie Lam

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Kalon Queens Feature: Nechami Tenenbaum from Karmela Cosmetics

As the famous Marilyn Monroe said: “The way you carry yourself is influenced by the way you feel inside. You must feel attractive to be attractive.” And honestly lipstick never fails me in that department. Let’s take a look at Nechami Tenenbaum’s journey as the founder of @karmelacosmetics in my #KalonQueens woman feature series! So even though there will always be lipstick to enhance your outer beauty on a bad day, it’s most important to realize that true beauty begins from an inner place – enhancing what you already have and letting yourself shine through by captivating others with HEART.

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Bouncy Curls for Healthy, Joyful Moments

There’s a reason why bouncy curls bring healthy, joyful moments. As we seek comfort in our own homes during these times of extreme uncertainty, it’s crucial to disconnect and feel good about your personal hygiene and appearance. A great hair day makes all the difference. Thankfully, self-care is easy with Pantene hair products. The effortless combo of the #PanteneNutrientBlends + #PanteneWaterless collections have helped me to maintain healthy and sleek hair for the week, as if I just left the spa. The Miracle Moisture Boost with Rose Water shampoo and conditioner and Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Mist are both free of sulfates and parabens, with nourishing ingredients that tame frizz and add moisture and shine. Head over to my blog to get the deets on my low maintenance hair care approach and #DiscoverWhatsGood because why wouldn’t I spread the love?

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Staying Sane during Quarantine

Self-care is essential to your life, and it’s very easy to incorporate small acts of self-care into your daily routine. Especially with the recent phenomenon of COVID-19 and the Bay Area counties announcing a “shelter in place” policy, it couldn’t be a better time to practice self-care and bond with your loved ones. Check out my blog to read about my top 5 self-care tips to relaxing at home and how you can use this time to your benefit!

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Katie’s Beauty Favorites

My obsession with beauty runs deep. 20-something years later, I’m finally sharing all my BEAUTY FAVORITES on the blog!! While we are enjoying a lot of quiet time in the safety and comfort of our homes, it’s a perfect time to stock up on skincare and makeup essentials. Happy shopping from my curated selection of beauty favorites, all of which I’ve researched carefully, been loyally using for years, and wouldn’t recommend otherwise <3

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Kalon Queens Feature: Gorjana Reidel from Gorjana

What holds the key to my heart? // Introducing the Boss Babe behind Gorjana in my Kalon Queens Women Feature series. Learn why the Gorjana brand has stolen our hearts when it comes to mixing, matching, and layering jewelry pieces. Don’t you just LOVE when you achieve that perfect layered look that expresses your uniqueness and makes you feel most confident? When it comes to career advice, Gorjana reminds us to: “Take your time and make sure you really love what you are doing and find your “why”. No matter what it is you are doing it has its challenges. You need to really love what you do and be fulfilled by it otherwise you won’t make it through the challenging times.” Read the full interview on the blog!

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Testimonials

“Katie is definitely an entrepreneur by definition. She is determined to carve out a path for her life through blending her passion with what is needed in this world. When I had the privilege of working with her and learning more about her life, I was very impressed with what she accomplished. I definitely look up to her as a source of inspiration, especially if the inspiration is creating the best life through the resources at hand.”

Peter Wang
Community & Growth at 360Lab SF

“Katie has been an instrumental person in my life. Since we met as sisters at the 2017 Miss Asian American pageantry competition, I have learned so much from her entrepreneurial spirit and impeccable fashion sense! Working with her in a business capacity also taught me a lot about the operational, branding, marketing and fundraising aspects of a start-up company. I am lucky and humbled to call her my most fashionable and entrepreneurial friend!”

 

 

 

Yilan Shi
Graduate Student

“Since the day Katie and I met, she has always been there to support and help me through all of my endeavors. She has been a wonderful friend, mentor, and role model to me within the realms of pageantry and life in general. She genuinely cares for others and her mission to uplift and empower the people around her is present in everything she does. I am very thankful for Katie as she has given me a countless amount of opportunity that has helped me grow as a person and excel within my career path. She is an incredible person with an incredible story that inspires me to both better myself and the people around me.”

Stephanie Kim
Miss Asian Global 2019

“Katie is an excellent leader who prioritizes the needs and goals of others beyond many other founders I have met. She is able to translate her vision into an actionable plan for her employees and set them in the right direction to get it done. In my time working with her, she has been an inspiration. Her story and journey centers the people she interacts with, serving as an excellent role model for women looking to advance in their careers.” 

 

 

 

Melissa Eisenberg
Content Marketing Manager at Narvar

“In the few years I have known Katie, she has developed and launched two business enterprises, successfully managed a marketing company, served as a mentor for numerous young women, been an inspirational public speaker, and channeled her boundless energy into continued personal growth.”

 

Spencer Christian
Global Broadcaster

“Katie is like the big sister I never thought I needed until she came into my life. She has a heart of gold and is one of my number one supporters for anything I want to do in life! Her knack for building relationships, posturing herself to be at the right place at the right times, and tenacity for self improvement makes her one of my most fierce badass female friends. She also has such a story of overcoming her inner demons that deeply inspired me when times got tough. Katie’s the testament of feminine strength and what it means to never stop working hard in chasing your dreams – she has taught me that!”

Sharon Chung
Outreach Manager

“I love Katie’s story about how she overcame weight and self-confidence struggles in life. Her success story does not end with her pageant victory but she is determined to inspire and empower other women who encounter self-confidence issues. Katie has been a “vitamin” to my life and her determination to give positive energy to many women is quite contagious! Thank you and cheers to you, Katie!”

Tomoko Koyama
Vice President, Licensed Private Banker

“Katie has made a huge impact in the way I look at pageants. She revealed to me not only strategies and helpful tips, but also the brute reality of competition and how to flourish while facing arduous challenges. From giving me helpful advice to assisting me with my wardrobe, Katie has been a helpful mentor in breaking me into this pageant. She is a person that wants nothing but to help others and empower women while giving unfiltered advice. She influenced me to pridefully take on my new role in the MAG 2019 court and to continue to share knowledge with others as she has with me.”

Emily Sun
Miss Entrepreneur 2019

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