About The Team

The Inspirations & Celebrations Team

The Inspirations & Celebrations team is comprised of motivated, successful women who have excelled in their careers and have professional experiences in different areas, ranging from fashion and beauty to fitness, travel and more. Each of the I&C contributors is a #GirlBoss in her own right, having been responsible for leading businesses, brands, and websites. In keeping with the I&C mission, we strive to educate and empower women by publishing inspirational and informational content.

Creator & Editor: Christina-Lauren Pollack

Since launching Inspirations & Celebrations in 2011, Christina-Lauren Pollack grew the I&C community to over 300,000 followers and readers. As the Editor of I&C, she has written hundreds of articles and tutorials, conducted numerous interviews with celebrities and industry experts, and has collaborated with over 300 leading brands and businesses. She has also been a Contributing Writer for several publications and websites, including Carmel Magazine, The Los Angeles Fashion Magazine, Shakers Magazine, and SeeMonterey.com. She’s been seen on InStyle.com, Shape.com, The Huffington Post, and other publications, and was named a Semi-Finalist in the 2017 Harper’s Bazaar “Fabulous at Every Age” contest.

Beauty Contributor: Alana Mitchell

For over 14 years, Alana Mitchell (a licensed esthetician, beauty & skincare blogger, and mother of two from Dana Point, California), has sold over 300 lines of the highest of quality skincare products through her store skincarebyalana.com. Most recently, she launched the Alana Mitchell Skincare line, which is used by beauty mavens and celebrities (such as Miss California), and made in small batches to ensure the highest quality and freshness. As a beauty contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Alana shares her insight and knowledge about skincare, personal care, and body treatments.

Beauty Contributor: Liliana Cabrera

As a professional hairstylist at the award-winning Oya Salon in Monterey, California, Liliana Cabrera has developed a reputation as a talented and creative hairstylist on the Monterey Peninsula. In addition to doing hair color, hair treatments, haircuts, and styling for clients, she has previously worked on behalf of Oya as an assistant hairstylist for the “Style Carmel” quarterly fashion editorial section of Carmel Magazine – the premier lifestyle magazine of the Central Coast. As a beauty contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Lili shares inspiring hairstyle tutorials and must-read expert tips.

Beauty Contributor: Stacy Strength Rohrbough

A graduate of California State University, Fresno, Stacy Strength Rohrbough is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner of Family Practice and Aesthetics. She served many years as an emergency room nurse at Kaiser, Kaweah Delta and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula in California. After 11 years, Stacy left to pursue her love of aesthetic medicine on a full-time basis. She is Co-Owner of Face First Laser Clinic – a boutique medical aesthetics practice that has evolved into a successful anti-aging medical practice located in Monterey, CA. She has received extensive training in Medical Aesthetics through Allergan, Medicis, Merz, Nova Thread, and Cynosure. She is certified in basic and advanced techniques by Aesthetic Advancements and Duet. As a beauty contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Stacy shares information about skincare and esthetic treatments.

Entertaining Contributor: Fran Berger

Contributor Fran Berger Fran Berger is an entrepreneur, sophisticated home entertaining and lifestyle expert, and media personality. With her twenty-plus years of experience as a popular restaurateur entertaining celebrities, family and friends in Beverly Hills as the original founder of The Farm of Beverly Hills, and as the creator of the entertaining blog, Sophisticated Living, Fran is passionate about sharing inspiring ideas and tips for elegant entertaining. As an entertaining contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Fran shares her expertise about entertaining, party planning, and food & wine.

Fitness Contributor: Jacqueline Hinton

Contributor Jacqueline Hinton Jacqueline Hinton is a Los Angeles based Pilates instructor, the CEO of the Pilates lifestyle brand Good Citizen, and a professional dancer with a BFA in Dance from The University of Texas at Austin. Jackie has over a decade in the Pilates industry and has forever changed the world of Pilates by creating the original personal Pilates loop. As a fitness contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Jackie shares exercise and fitness tips to help you shape and sculpt your body.

Fitness Contributor: Kate Balog

Kate Balog holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, a Holistic Health Certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification through Vinyasa Yoga School in Rishikesh, India. She has been trained in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga- asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, and yoga therapy. She is also a Reiki 1 & 2 practitioner. Kate’s teaching combines ancient yogic technique with modern understanding to create a felt energetic experience of alignment and balance. She currently teaches in Monterey & Carmel, California. Stay up to date on upcoming posts, classes & retreats at www.yogarise.org. As a fitness contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Kate shares yoga exercises to restore, rejuvenate, and revitalize your mind and body.

Fitness Contributor: Natalie McDaniel

Contributor Natalie McDaniel

As a Dallas, Texas native, Natalie moved to Carmel, California after getting her degree in Communications from Texas State University. As a dancer her entire life, she began teaching Barre in 2014, and shortly after pursued certifications in TRX and Indoor Cycling. As a double certified Barre Instructor, Natalie believes it is the most effective workout for people of all ages because of its low impact, and modifiable exercises. She teaches over 12 fitness classes a week, Barre being the most popular. To find out where to take a class with Natalie on the Monterey Peninsula, follow her posts on Instagram at @lilnat2. As a fitness contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Natalie shares Barre exercises to sculpt, shape, and tone your figure.

Fitness Contributor: Tiffany Gutierrez

Tiffany is a PMA certified Pilates Teacher and a TRX Instructor specializing in post-rehabilitative and restorative movement and has been teaching and educating on the Monterey Peninsula since 2010. Having worked within various fields of movement therapies and with a background in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, she has a passion for healing through mindful movement, encouraging and challenging individuals of all levels to gradually achieve optimal performance of physical and mental fitness, health, and well-being. To learn more about Tiffany and find out where she’s teaching a class on the Monterey Peninsula, follow her on Instagram at @tiffanylaceypilates. As a fitness contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Tiffany shares Foam Roller exercises that help alleviate muscle tension, relieve soreness and tightness, and relax your body.

Health & Fitness Contributor: Maddy Crouch

Contributor Maddy Crouch Maddy Crouch has been a Certified Pilates, Barre & TRX instructor since 2012. She opened her first studio (Physique Exercise Salon) in downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, California just after graduating from college. Being an entrepreneur fulfilled her dreams, but helping others feeds her soul. Maddy is a new mom and gained a different appreciation for all that Pilates can do for the body when getting back into shape after having her son. As a fitness contributor to Inspirations & Celebrations, Maddy shares exercise and fitness tips to help you tone up, trim down, and get a fit physique.