Women's lifestyle panel: Live The Live You Love

November 5, 8:40 PMNY Thirtysomething Dating ExaminerMelissa Braverman

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Tuesday night, Single Edition hosted the finale of its  three-part “Live The Live You Love” series about lifestyle issues from a single woman’s perspective.

Guests at the event, held at Saks Fifth Avenue, enjoyed complimentary make-up applications. Focusing on career, cooking and relationships, the evening featured cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, make-up applications, after hours shopping – and a lively expert panel discussion led by SingleEdition.com founder, the fabulous Sherri Langburt.

Business Startup Advisor Beth Schoenfeldt offered some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, making the case that singles are well positioned to strike out on their own.

"It takes so much time and energy,” says the three-time entrepreneur. “When you are single, you have more freedom to work as much as you want.”
 

Beth’s top tips – create a strong support system, be passionate about what you’re doing and start (small) with the end in mind.

“Know what your goal is,” she said. “Whether you want to go public, sell it or just make money for a few years.”

Single entrepreneurs, she added, have a unique appeal in the dating marketplace.

"They're the sexiest, hottest women around, because they're living their passion and taking control of their lives," she said.

Sherri, a successful entrepreneur herself,  chimed in about the value of persistence.

“You can turn a no into a yes,” she said. “Unlike the bedroom, there’s always another entrance.”

Entertaining and Food Expert Karine Bakhoum got the crowd excited about cooking for one. The frequent Food Network “Iron Chef” America judge encouraged singles to make the most of their solo lifestyle.

“Enjoy the moment and the time with yourself,” she said. “Think about what you want to eat and enjoy the process of cooking.”

Karine recommends treating yourself like a guest who is coming to dinner – put on some music and break out the wine.

Get inspired, she says, by shopping at quality markets like Whole Foods and stock up on tasty staples (extra virgin oil, balsamic vinegar and tapenade are Karine’s top 3). And be sure to make your kitchen environment cook friendly.

Up next…advice from SingleEdition.com’s experts on navigating your career and jump starting your love life.