Face It | Praise

Interview with Brand Strategy Firm—Bad Babysitter Productions

We interviewed Vivian about the role that self-image and vanity plays in our health decisions - she surprised us by giving us so much more insight into a wider range of issues than we ever anticipated. She understands beauty as a multi-dimensional concept - socially, politically, and anthropologically. She truly has a deep understanding of the way our self-perceptions and feelings are shaped by the world around us, and she has the rare ability to articulate the complex web of emotions women (and men!) feel as they undergo the aging process. She is an excellent storyteller, and her positive belief that we can adapt and thrive as we face midlife is refreshing and empowering for everyone.

—Meg Kinney and Hal Phillips Partners, Bad Babysitter Productions
Ethnography and Brand Strategy

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"Dr. Diller brings incredible wisdom to any product assignment. We recently worked with her on behalf of a consumer product in an extremely competitive category targeting women over 40. Dr. Diller was able to help us more intelligently and intuitively communicate with our "woman" with integrity and wisdom. Her real world experience as a psychologist is an invaluable asset to any brand needing help improving engagement, synthesizing research findings, and developing messages and strategies that resonant with meaning, truth and ultimately empower action."

—Susan Reilly, President, Reilly Connect

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"Thanks Dr. Diller! Your insight was very helpful – exactly what we needed. I'll send you any notes we present on our conversation. If you don't mind, I'll also give your information to some other folks here as a "recommended" luminary for future reference."

—Marketing and Branding Consultation
(r)evolution

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We are still smiling after our fun chat with you! You are delightful, and our listeners have responded with great applause with your message! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with you, learning about aging with confidence, and enthusiastically excited to share in your success, as we celebrate our new career as radio hosts!

—Nancy and Lisa
Chit Chat Cafe Live Hosts

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Thank you for writing a much needed and beyond helpful book. I originally read about "Face It" in More magazine in the April 2010 issue. I purchased "Face It" about two months ago, finally got around to reading it and just finished it. I felt very strongly about writing to both of you to say how much your book has helped me to change my thought process on aging and to better deal with the midlife feelings that I've been experiencing.

Your six-step process has helped me to think in depth about, "dig up" and face things that I've basically avoided thinking about. It was just easier to ignore these feelings, excuse them away, and hide behind my masks. The fifth step, "Mastering Adolescence at Midlife," was a revelation. I didn't realize how much my adolescence was tied in with midlife. I had a lot of ah ha moments. Once I understand something or why it happens, it's easier for me to accept it and move on. Your process has helped me to do just that.

I am 50 years old and I feel more confident and at ease about the aging process. I've always taken care of myself and loved trying beauty products. I don't try as many as I used to, as I've found what really works. It is so true that if you feel good about yourself on the inside, then it will show on the outside. Real beauty is coming to terms with and accepting the aging process.

Thank you again for your timely and much appreciated book. Best wishes for your continued success,

—Donna Prezant, Eastchester, NY (in Westchester County)

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I praise Dr. Vivian Diller for her book Face It!; a realistic look at the challenges women confront regarding their beauty. Dr. Vivian Diller gives a fresh new perspective on the aging process. I found especially insightful her analysis of cosmetic surgery and the women’s psyche. I have taken these insights to guide me in developing my documentary. Thank you Dr. Vivian Diller for writing Face It! It’s not just a book but a staple for all women.

—Cordelia Donovan, Producer/Director
Suck My Fat...The Truth About Ladies And Lipsuction!

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"It was very interesting meeting you, and all the information you gathered from your experience is extremely relevant for this research. This point you are adding is indeed very important, and is confirming some of my intuition. I'm looking forward to start reading your book on my travel back. Many thanks again for sharing your experience."

—Emilie Gassion: Market Research for Estee Lauder

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"It was wonderful speaking to you today. You provided us with some incredible insight, and your perspective has made our research richer and more meaningful."

—Jonah Fay Huvitz, Consumer Dynamics

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"On behalf of the entire Clairol team, I want to thank you for a fantastic event yesterday! The influencers were SO excited to meet you and were fascinated by your talking points during the presentation. As I had shared last night, they loved hearing from someone authentic who could speak to the issue at hand and why your partnership with Clairol makes so much sense. The combination of your intellectual conversation followed by James’ remarks created a great balance that resonated well. "
—Alex Kahrer, Marina Maher Communications LLC
For P & G: Clairol Age Defy

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"Thank you Dr. Diller, you were very helpful! I’ve heard from a few editors in passing that they thought you were a great contribution to the hair presentations, and my clients and I agree. Appreciate again your work with us on this event!"
—Juli Freeman
Edelman, Senior Account Supervisor
For Unilever: Tresemme