Podium

Banking on the Underdog

Nikki Stone | Posted 04.06.2012

Nikki Stone

With just over three months to the Summer Olympics in London, many people are picking their favorites to win bronze, silver and gold. As I recall my own experiences leading into my second Olympic games, I've learned not to count out the media's underdogs.

Why Wedding Speeches Don't Have To Suck

Wendy Dennis | Posted 12.04.2011

Wendy Dennis

You know when you're at a wedding and the speeches are about to begin, and you take your seat with a heightened sense of anticipation, because this is...

What Does It Really Feel Like to Stand Atop the Olympic Podium

Nikki Stone | Posted 05.25.2011

Nikki Stone

As soon as the reality that I had actually just won an Olympic gold medal hit, I knew I had to find my soon-to-be-husband, Michael, and my parents.

Sam Stein

Spanish Spoken During White House Briefing For First Time

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

The White House made history on Monday. And it wasn't just by loosening travel and remittance restrictions for individuals looking to reach out to fam...