: About Me

Michael Westmont is 38 years old and currently serves as the Vice President of a media production company.

He attended the University of California, Santa Cruz majoring in Film and Television with an emphasis in writing and directing.

He has spent the last 16 years in and around the casino industry, working in casino management and producing industry-based television programming. He also spent two years producing and co-hosting a sports-related television program, for FOX Television. The program was also sold to Sky Broadcasting for distribution in the U.K.

"I hope to be able to contribute writings about many subjects here on Helium. My interests and experience are diverse and I hope to inject that, along with a bit of sarcasm and wit, into my efforts here."

My passion is ...

Creating...anything.

I know too much about ...

Poker

My parents always told me ...

If you keep making that face, it will stay like that.

My favorite memory ...

Directing my first play.

Why I write ...

To clear the clutter from my head.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Fast Company Magazine, AC 360, Joss Stone

My best moment ...

First time on television.

Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Tips for shopping with your preteen girl

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My little girl is almost thirteen. Let me begin by saying that, as a Dad in charge of raising a little girl, these kinds of things have been educational, to say the least. My little girl, though only twelve, already exhibits the traits of a teenager, if not an adult. Frankly it's terrifying! Shopping with my young "princess" used to be quite a challenge but, over time, I've developed a few strategies that provide for harmony during the shopping experience. There needs to be a give and take relationship when you shop. The key is to know your daughter well enough to make your "gives" count. ...

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