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Dear Osceola Women,
Thank you to all who attended our sold-out Women’s History Month luncheon in March! We all learned valuable lessons from our speakers on when to say no and how to say it politely (something we all could work on, right?), and how we can be history makers in our own community. I hope you’ll join us at our next luncheon, our first annual Fashion Show on Wednesday, June 21st at Osceola Heritage Park. We’ll be featuring trendy clothes and accessories from a handful of local boutiques and we’ve got some fabulous giveaways planned. And since it’s a summer event, meaning some of our Osceola teachers can attend, stay tuned for a special teacher discount that will be announced on our Facebook page! In this issue, we’re celebrating moms, sharing about some women-led non-profits in Osceola County, interviewing a couple of millennial entrepreneurs, and sharing more information, as always, on health and wellness (including pet health!). To all of our readers who are mothers – treat yourself this May! Play hooky for an afternoon and go shopping at your
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favorite local boutique. Schedule a pedicure or a massage (may I recommend Celebration Day Spa?). Ask your husband to watch the kids for a few hours while you have a glass of wine with your girlfriends or hide at a local park with a good book. I’m not a mom yet, but as I grow older and take on the responsibilities of this new job, I am learning how important self-care truly is. And as 21st century women, we tend to feel guilty about it rather than honoring it as a necessity and something we’ve earned. Let’s vow to do a better job of taking care of ourselves this season. Happy Mother’s Day to all!
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Skin cancer rates are skyrocketing in the US, where more than 3.5 million skin cancers are diagnosed annually, and around the world. In fact, one in five Americans is diagnosed with skin cancer at some point in their lives. It is the most common form of cancer in the US with more new cases than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. Skin cancer is a malignant condition that begins with the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells. Recent studies show it can result as an accumulative effect from sun damage (90% in the case of nonmelanoma
Melanoma
What are the different types of Skin Cancer? • MELANOMA is the most deadly of all skin cancers (It causes more than 75% of skin cancer deaths). One American dies of melanoma almost every hour. • BASAL CELL CARCINOMA (BCC) is the most frequently occurring skin cancer. Tough they are generally easily treated, BCCs tend to keep growing if untreated, and in rare cases can start to spread.
Basal Cell Carcinoma
• SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA (SCC) is the second most frequently occurring skin cancer. An estimated 65% of them arise in lesions previously diagnosed as AKs. Most are easily treated, but if not removed, some can metastasize and spread to distant tissues and organs, becoming life threatening. • ACTINIC KERATOSES (AKs) are pre-cancers that can turn into SCC if left untreated. They are often an early stage in the development of skin cancer.
Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Early detection of skin cancer is key! Cure rates are high, and recurrence rates are low for cancers that are CAUGHT AND TREATED EARLY. It is important to check for changes in size, shape and color of pigmented areas. The Skin Cancer foundation highly recommends an annual full-body skin exam by a dermatologist. *Source: Skin Cancer Foundation and American Academy of Dermatology.
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When to Go to the ER if Your Child Has Asthma One of the main goals of parents whose kids have asthma is avoiding trips to the emergency room (ER) for breathing problems. But it's also important to know when going to the ER is the right choice. You'll be better prepared to make that decision if you discuss it with your doctor before your child has a severe flare-up. The doctor's instructions should be included in your asthma action plan. The plan will list specific symptoms that are your cue to go to the ER. If old enough, your child also should know what these signs are.
KNOW THE EARLY SIGNS OF A FLARE-UP Everyone's asthma is different. Some kids cough only at night, while others have flare-ups whenever they get a cold or exercise outside. As you manage your child's asthma, pay attention to what happens before a flare-up so that you know the early warning signs. These signs might not mean that a flare-up definitely will happen, but they can help you to plan ahead. Early warning signs of a flare-up can include: • wheezing • coughing that's not due to a cold or a persistent cough • tightness in the chest • throat clearing • rapid or irregular breathing Communicate with your • shortness of breath with activities doctor. Be sure to call the • inability to stand or sit still doctor at the earliest sign • unusual fatigue of a flare-up or if you have • restless sleep any other concerns.
WHEN TO SEEK HELP Sometimes your child must receive medical care very quickly. If any of the following symptoms happen, see your doctor immediately, go to the ER or call an ambulance: • if your child is having constant wheezing • if your child uses quick-relief medicines (also called rescue or fast-acting medicines) repeatedly for severe flare-up symptoms that don't go away after five or 10 minutes or return again quickly • if there are changes in your child's color, like bluish or gray lips and fingernails • if your child is having trouble talking • if the areas below the ribs, between the ribs and in the neck visibly pull in during inhalation (called retractions) • if your child's peak flow reading falls below 50 percent (which is in the red zone of the peak flow) and doesn't improve after using medicine
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MAKING ER TRIPS LESS STRESSFUL
Planning can make trips to the ER less stressful for you and your child. Here are some tips to try: • Know the location of your closest ER. If there's a Pediatric ER nearby, go there and have the address and phone number handy on the asthma action plan. • If you have other kids, try to make arrangements with a relative or other
caregiver who can take them in an emergency. But don't let the lack of a babysitter delay your trip to the ER. Someone can always come to the hospital later to pick up your other kids. • Take a copy of your child's asthma action plan or a note with the names and dosages of any medicines your child takes
to share with the medical staff at the ER. Well-managed asthma is rarely life-threatening. If you and your child take asthma seriously and work to manage it, you can lessen the chances that your child will need to go to the ER.
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HONORING OUR HEROES ON MEMORIAL DAY | By Blanca Taylor |
of disability claims filed by On Memorial Day, we veterans who have a U.S. honor the soldiers and service In acknowledgment Department of Veterans members who have given of those who died for Affairs (VA) Compensation their lives for our nation. rating of 100 percent Social Security respects the our country, those who Permanent & Total (P&T). heroism and courage of our served, and those who Depending on the situation, military service members, some family members of and we remember those serve today, we at Social military personnel, including who have given their lives Security honor and dependent children and, in in defense of freedom. Part some cases, spouses, may be of how we honor service thank you. eligible to receive benefits. You members is the way we can get answers to commonly provide Social Security asked questions and find useful benefits. information about the application process at The unexpected loss of a family member is a www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors. diďŹƒcult experience for anyone. Social Security Service members can also receive Social helps by providing benefits to protect service Security in addition to military retirement members’ dependents. Widows, widowers, and benefits. The good news is that your military their dependent children may be eligible for retirement benefit does not reduce your Social Social Security survivors benefits. You can learn Security retirement benefit. Learn more about more about Social Security survivors benefits at Social Security retirement benefits at www. www.socialsecurity.gov/survivors. socialsecurity.gov/retirement. You may also It’s also important to recognize those service want to visit the Military Service page of members who are still with us, especially those our Retirement Planner, available at www. who have been wounded. Just as they served socialsecurity.gov/planners/retire/veterans.html. us, we have the obligation to serve them. Social Service members are also eligible for Security has benefits to assist veterans when Medicare at age 65. If you have health insurance an injury prevents them from returning to from the VA or under the TRICARE or active duty. CHAMPVA programs, your health benefits may Wounded military service members can change, or end, when you become eligible for also receive expedited processing of their Social Medicare. Learn more about Medicare benefits Security disability claims. For example, Social Security will provide expedited processing at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicare. Learn more about Medicare benefits at www.socialsecurity.gov/medicare.
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ENDOCRINOLOGY OF DOGS AND CATS | By Dr. Gary A. Borgman |
In the last issue of Osceola Woman Magazine, I mentioned that cats can develop a serious cardiac condition secondary to uncontrolled feline hyperthyroidism. Fortunately, this seldom occurs because feline hyperthyroidism is usually detected and treated prior to reaching this stage. The typical case presents as a hungry cat with great appetite, lots of energy and usually a rapid and marked weight loss. The thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone and this turns up the metabolism thermostat, so these cats are literally using up their body muscles and other tissues. The heart is overworked and becomes enlarged and eventually diseased. The diagnosis is established through a blood panel evaluation showing too much hormone, which can be effectively treated with an injection by a specialist veterinarian, or through an oral medication which slows down the hyperactive thyroid gland. There is also an option of feeding a prescription diet z/d which is deficient in iodine, an essential component of thyroid hormone. Treatment is usually very effective and life-saving. Dogs seldom get hyperthyroidism. When they do, it is usually due to a malignant hyperactive thyroid gland. The prognosis is not good. Dogs do, however, commonly suffer from hypothyroidism. These patients are often overweight, lethargic or lacking in energy, experiencing
skin infection issues and in colder climates seeking a warm place to rest. The diagnosis is made through blood tests. Treatment consists of oral supplementation of thyroid hormones, and the results are usually very effective but the medication is usually lifelong. As with humans, dogs and cats can develop Diabetes Mellitus (DM), also known as sugar diabetes. This is due to insuďŹƒcient insulin production by the pancreas. Insulin is an essential hormone which enables glucose to be properly utilized by all the cells of the body. Cats commonly present with good appetites but some weight loss. There is some thought by feline specialists that high carbohydrate
cat diets contribute to the development of feline DM. We diagnose the disease in dogs and cats with blood tests. Treatment is twice daily insulin injections at home, often for the rest of their life; however ,some cats can go into remission and injections can discontinue. After we begin treatment with insulin, it is important to do follow-up blood tests to evaluate the effectiveness of insulin dosage and make necessary adjustments as needed. Some owners will choose to purchase home blood glucose monitors to enable home tracking of blood glucose levels, and this would also alert a cat owner if the patient’s blood glucose is hypoglycemic, suggesting remission. Dogs with DM usually present with good appetites, increased thirst, increased urination volume and frequency, and gradual weight loss. These patients are in starvation mode because the glucose cannot properly enter body cells. Insulin injections are needed and the treatment is usually lifelong and life-saving. I do not recall any canine DM patients going into remission. Diet adjustments are made as needed based on blood chemistry results. Two final endocrine gland functions to mention are the adrenal gland
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disorders, hypo-adrenocorticism (Addison’s Disease) and hyper-adrenocorticism (Cushing’s Disease). The adrenal glands are two small glands near the kidneys and they product various hormones which help regulate metabolism, electrolytes, stress and general health. The Addison’s case usually presents as a weak, hypothermic, lethargic, generally “sick dog”. It is very serious and is considered a crisis. Diagnosis is confirmed by blood tests revealing dangerously altered electrolytes. Critical care treatment – including hospitalization, I.V. fluids and electrolyte replacement – is essential, but once regulated, these dogs can live near normal lives with lifelong monthly injections and oral medications.
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Canine Cushings’s disease is much more common than Addison’s, and usually presents with vague clinical signs of increased appetite and thirst, increased urine volume, weight gain, a thinning coat, lethargy, sometimes panting and often a large pendulous abdomen due to abdominal muscle loss and increased abdominal fat. The onset of symptoms can be gradual and is often unnoticed. We often get our first clue based on increased liver test values and more diluted urine concentration. These symptoms and blood tests results need to be further explored with specialized blood tests to evaluate the adrenal gland functions. About 85% of these cases in dogs are due to a pituitary gland tumor stimulating the adrenal glands to make too much cortisol. The remaining 15% of cases are due to an adrenal gland tumor. Once diagnosed, there are oral medications which can slow the production and effect of the excess hormone productions. There is a name for artificially induced Cushing’s disease, called iatrogenic Cushing’s. This is caused by administering too much corticosteroid drugs for a prolonged period of time. This is a major reason why veterinarians shy away from using long-term prednisolone medications to control the symptoms of allergies. Fortunately, we now have non-steroidal oral and injectable medications which are very useful for allergic conditions. I will address the newer treatments for allergies in the next issue of Osceola Woman Magazine.
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LIFE INSURANCE NEEDS WILL CHANGE OVER TIME…
So Be Prepared
| Cleve Grissom |
If you’re going to achieve all your goals, such as sending your kids to college, retiring in comfort and leaving a legacy, you will need to save and invest throughout your lifetime. But to really complete your financial picture, you’ll also need to add one more element: protection. And that means you’ll require adequate life insurance for your situation. However, your need for insurance will vary at different times of your life — so you’ll want to recognize these changing needs and be prepared to act. When you’re a young adult, and you’re single, life insurance will probably not be that big of a priority. And even married couples without children typically have little need for life insurance; if both spouses contribute equally to
household finances, and parent’s income may you don’t own a home, be insufficient for these the death of one spouse needs. How much will generally not be insurance do you need? financially catastrophic You might hear of a for the other. “formula,” such as buying But once you buy a an amount equal to home, things change. seven to ten times your Even if you and your annual income, but this spouse are both working, is a rough guideline, at the financial burden of best. You might want a mortgage may be too to work with a financial much for the professional surviving to weigh spouse. So, various factors How much – number and to enable the survivor ages of children, insurance do to continue size of mortgage, you need? current income living in the home, of you and your you might spouse, and so consider purchasing on – to determine both enough life insurance the amount of coverage to at least cover the and the type of insurance mortgage. (“term” or “permanent”) When you have appropriate for your children, your life situation. insurance needs will Once you’ve reached typically increase greatly. the “empty nest” stage, In fact, it’s a good and your kids are grown idea for both parents and living on their own, to carry enough life you may need to reinsurance to pay off a evaluate your insurance mortgage and raise and needs. You might be able educate the children, to lower your coverage, because the surviving but if you still have a
mortgage, you probably would want to keep enough insurance to pay it off. After you retire, you may have either paid off your mortgage or moved into a condominium or apartment, so you may require even less life insurance than before. But it's also possible that your need for life insurance will remain strong. For example, the proceeds of a life insurance policy can be used to pay your final expenses or to replace any income lost to your spouse as a result of your death (e.g., from a pension or Social Security.) Life insurance can also be used in your estate plans to help leave the legacy you desire. As we’ve seen, insurance can be important at every stage of your life. You’ll help yourself – and your loved ones – by getting the coverage you need when you need it.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. For more information on investing your money please contact Cleve Grissom at 407-891-7833.
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The Community Hope Center "Persistence is Key"
Persistence is Key... words of Mary Downey, Executive Director of the Community Hope Center of Osceola County. The newly commissioned Deacon and Minister at united Methodist Church finds success with the non-profit organization. Downey's dream was to open the Community Hope Center back in 2013 and her Persistence has paid off. Just this past year Bank of America awarded Downey with "Neighborhood Builders Award" quite the surprise to Downey. In Osceola County, nearly 50,000 families and individuals are unable to achieve selfsufficiency due to homelessness or being precariously housed. In our school district, over 4,000 children are classified as homeless. The Community Hope Center targets these families to build self-sufficiency within the family unit through life skills and case management by deploying its own case management and partnering with nearly 60 other agencies. The team provides gap services by identifying a personalized path to self-sufficiency for each client, allowing them to seek help from the social services agencies that best fit their needs. So what are the outcomes so far? The Community Hope Center
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has consistently served its 1,642 clients (and the 4,911 members of their households) since April 2013. Beyond the scope of its long-term clients, the team has helped over 13,000 individuals that have come through its front doors with food, clothing, resources, and referrals. In that time, the team has placed 238 clients in stable housing, which Downey says is the agency’s main focus now. “Basically, we are a small-butmighty agency working to break the cycle of homelessness in our community through eliminating duplication of services, providing more effective communication between agencies for client care, and putting the right tools in the hands of families so they can find their path towards becoming self-sustainable,” Downey shares. Aside from its day-to-day operations, the Community Hope Center is responsible for coordinating IDignity Osceola, which is a quarterly event for now. IDignity was created in Orlando in 2008 to help the disadvantaged in Central Florida through the complex steps of getting personal identification.
WOMEN THAT LEAD NON-PROFITS “It seems like a small thing at first, but then you think about all the things you cannot do without personal identification – applying for jobs, taking college classes, accessing shelters, opening a bank account, securing housing – not having an ID is a major roadblock for people who are trying to become self-sufficient,” says Downey. Downey and a few of her staff and board members got involved with IDignity in Orlando and worked hard over a year’s time to learn the intricacies and replicate the detailed processes the organization uses to secure identification for its clients. In February 2016, through combined efforts of the IDignity team in Orlando and the Community Hope Center staff, the first IDignity Osceola event took place at Kissimmee Christian Church. And IDignity Osceola hasn’t
slowed down since. At its most recent event in April 2017, the event staff and volunteers (85 total) served 94 clients – many of those clients left with an ID in hand that day. “We couldn’t pull off IDignity Osceola without our wonderful volunteers. People ask me how they can get involved, and these days, that’s my answer. Volunteer at IDignity for a day. We need the help and it’s an amazing experience,” Downey says. (The next IDignity Osceola event will take place on Friday, July 28 at Kissimmee Christian Church. Learn more at www. osceola.idignity.org.) Downey, who is currently on maternity leave after having her third child in April, didn’t have much negative to say about what it’s like being a woman in leadership in the non-profit world. She points out that while there is a gender gap, it’s not nearly as steep as it is in other industries, and things don’t look very grim in Osceola County. “This community is filled with women leading our non-profit organizations. Cara Eule [formerly with Helping Others Make the Effort] molded and shaped me. Bev Hougland [of the Osceola Council on Aging] and Donna Sines [of Community Vision] are trailblazers. Tammy Douglas [with Help Now of Osceola] is my rock on so
ST. CLOUD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Executive director: Kari Whaley Goals for the Chamber: • Continue to support local businesses through our Small Business Development Center and member benefits, like our signature events and Business After Hours networking opportunities. • Reinvigorate our welcome center and museum to highlight key historical artifacts that tell our community stories and provide visitor information. • Create opportunities for local start-ups and new business owners through offering resources to local students at our member schools like TECO, St. Cloud High School, and Harmony High School. Upcoming event: 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at the St. Cloud Lakefront – Come out for vendors, food, craft beer, and live music. The celebration runs from 4pm-10pm with fireworks scheduled for 9pm.
CIRCLE OF HOPE FOR CANCER RESEARCH Led by Rosa Holloway and Joan Tashbar Goal for the year: To raise $30,000 in order to make grants available to cancer researchers in Florida. Recent accomplishment: In 2016, was able to award two grants of $10,000 each. One went to a researcher working toward treatment for small cell lung cancer, which is a very aggressive cancer with low funding. The second went to a researcher who is working toward a treatment for gioblastoma (a type of brain cancer) which also doesn’t receive much funding and affects both children and adults. Upcoming event: Our 3rd annual golf tournament will be held on September 30 at Royal St. Cloud Golf Links. Details will be available at www.circleofhopeforcancerresearch.com soon. We’re in need of sponsors and golfers for this event!
KISSIMMEE MAIN STREET Executive director: Diana Marrero-Pinto Goals for the year: • Increase Kissimmee Main Street membership • Increase volunteer base for Main Street events • Engage downtown merchants in events and create new and innovative ways to support downtown business retention and growth • Maintain and create events that highlight our community and preserve our history Upcoming event: Our Food Truck Rodeo (first Friday of each month), the Kissimmee Valley Farmers Market (First and third Tuesday of each month from 9am to 12pm at Kissimmee Lakefront Park), and save the date for Boo! On Broadway on October 28th!
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WOMEN THAT LEAD NON-PROFITS many things. Sue Ring [of Community Vision] inspires me. I’m sure I’m going to get into trouble for forgetting someone now that I’m listing names. But if you look around, you’ll realize that women are taking the charge around here when it comes to making a difference in our community. I love it!” says Downey. Downey added that she couldn’t do any it without the support of her team and board of directors. She is currently managing a staff of 12 people, mostly women – a coincidence, though she does love to help nurture and develop young, female leaders. She sees it as paying it forward. Did you know? Many member-based organizations (like Kissimmee Main Street and St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce) are not-for-profit organizations that exist to build and promote communities and support local businesses. They are generally led by an executive
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director or president and governed by a board of directors, and they're funded through membership fees, grants, and other fundraising efforts.
To learn more about the Community Hope Center of Osceola County, visit www.hope192.com.
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Book by Joe Masteroff Based on the play by John Van Druten and Stories by Christopher Isherwood Music by John Kander Lyrics by Fred Ebb Co-directed and Choreographed by Rob Marshall Directed by Sam Mendes
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HIGHLIGHTS
| By Victoria Quednau |
It’s getting warmer by the day here in the sunshine state and although its spring in most states still, Florida skipped right to summer time! To get ready for all the outdoor adventures and fun coming your way, we have you covered for what to pick up on your next trip to the mall!
Shoes
And what’s an outfit without a good pair of shoes! In my book, you can’t have too many shoes. So, think about adding some of these shoes we saw on the runway!
Kitten Heels- This delicate lady like shoes are perfect for the summer time. So, if you have a formal event coming up these are your go to. Slides- The same laid back flats from the nineties only with fringe and embellishments in summer 2017.
PlatformsThe 70s-inspired style is back. Heeled Mule- every fabric and every color, pair them with your patchwork outfit. 22 osceolawoman.com | MAY/JUNE 2017
Hairstyles, haircare tips & tricks, fashion news and much more monthly from the stylists at Victor Russell Salon. A full service, Paul Mitchell Focus Salon located at 105 East 13th street in St. Cloud Florida 34769.
Patches
Patch your shirts, patch your jeans, patch your jacket and backpack. Buy it already done, or buy patches on amazon and have fun in your closet! Like the spring trend of slogan tees, you can also voice your feelings through a different trend this season!
Florals
Florals and warm weather go together like peanut butter and jelly so this is no groundbreaking tread. However, this time around its all floral or nothing! Head to toe- shoes included, designers went all in this season.
Jumpers
Jumpsuits all day. Something that can be dressed up or dressed down, comes in shorts or long pants and is comfortable on top of that. That is a fashion staple here to stay!
Sun Kissed Hair
Your hair is the crown you never take off!
So, like florals and spring time, pb&jelly… we have summer time and blonde hair! Now not everyone has to be beach blonde, but adding in some brighter pieces around your face or throughout your hair will most definitely give you that sun kissed look. Oh! you want to be beach blonde by summer time? Going light takes sessions, but if you trust your stylist and are patient you can get to the perfect tone that compliments your skin tone with healthy hair. What’s the point of being blonde if its damaged!? Things you need before starting the lighting process: • trust • patience • loyalty • professional haircare products • money • coconut oil MAY/JUNE 2017
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COMMUNITY COMMUNITY & PLAY A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR
beauty and style: STUDIO EMVY
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PRETTY REBELLIOUS BOUTIQUE | Interview By Lindsey Lupfer |
It’s hard to ignore the revitalization of businesses in downtown St. Cloud, thanks to an improved economy and efforts made by the city, St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce, and organizations like St. Cloud Main Street. But there’s also a new generation of entrepreneurs in town, and we wanted to know more, so we sat down to talk to a couple of friends who are finding innovative ways to build one another up in their businesses.
storefront. Can you tell me a little bit about that? Jeana: Emilee and I have been friends since high school. Both being in the beauty and styling business, we thought, Let's make it a one-stop kind of place, since we have shared many of the same clients for years now. Our businesses are separate in ownership but share the same space. LL: Cool. So, Emilee, you’re in charge of Studio EMVY?
Meet Emilee Lanier, owner and licensed hairstylist at Studio EMVY, and Jeana Whaley, owner and fashion stylist at Pretty Rebellious Boutique (both located at 1104 New York Avenue, St. Cloud).
Emilee: Yes. I am the only hairstylist currently, along with being the salon owner. So I'm making sure everything runs smoothly, answering calls/texts, and most importantly making sure everyone is leaving with that beautiful hair they asked for!
LL: You have two established businesses operating out of the same
LL: What’s your favorite part about being a hairstylist?
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Emilee: Man, I could go on and on about this, but my favorite thing is the confidence hair gives people. I always turn [my clients] away from the mirror. They don't get to see their hair until I am completely done. The second I turn them around and they see their new hair for the first time, I get to see life brought back into their faces! They are smiling and playing with their hair, and they can't believe they look the way they do. LL: And then your happy customers can shop Pretty Rebellious on their way out! Jeana, what’s your day-to-day like with the boutique?
Jeana: I'm responsible for the whole shebang! Ordering new clothes for every week, keeping my Instagram page (@ prettyrebelliousboutique) continuously updated. I'm always keeping things young, fresh, and stylish, of course! LL: Pretty Rebellious has been around downtown St. Cloud for a while now. I’ve shopped there a time or two! What keeps you motivated at work? Jeana: I've had my boutique now for almost seven years. Doing what your passion is and owning your own business at the same time means you have to be at it 24/7! It can
be exhausting. The best part is that it is always changing, which keeps it exciting. If it's what you love, it's really never a struggle. LL: Emilee, what would you say is your biggest challenge now that you’ve opened Studio EMVY? Emilee: Well, my biggest struggle is being a single mother and a businesswoman, and
trying to balance running a business along with raising a child. It hasn't been easy. We just take it day by day. I also do it with the help of my parents, my brother, Chris, and honestly all of my family. I'm very fortunate to have them. Plus, the struggles always make the reward that much sweeter. I am proud to be building a future for [my son]
Caydan, and he's my priority in everything! LL: Jeana, you don’t have any kids, but you’re married, right? Jeana: My husband Keith and I have been married since 2013. We have no children yet, but hope to in the future. We both are so involved with our jobs right now.
LL: Okay, let’s wrap things up with a question for both of you… What’s your favorite thing about doing business in downtown St. Cloud? Emilee: I love how small the town is. You get that home-like feel everywhere you go! Jeana: Let's keep it as simple as I just love this town. It's my home!
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Happy Mother's Day
As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise children and she goes above and beyond for her children and grandchildren. We appreciate her more than she would ever know. Happy Mother's Day!
Mom, you're my north star! I love you!
Happy Mother's Day, thank you for always supporting me, and pushing me to be my best.
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Our mother has shown us what it means to to put family first, she is always thinking about and caring for us, even as her adult children. She is strong, compassionate, and has the best sense of humor! In short, our mom is the greatest and we are so thankful she's ours!!
Thank you for watering me with love, feeding me with encouragement and nourishing me with time and energy. I am growing beautifully because of you. Happy Mother's Day!
GMTA "Great minds think alike" No greater love than being a mom. Happy Mother's Day!
“I love you more than all the oceans in the world! Happy Mother’s Day!”
My beautiful Momma Joan Hadlock. My grown boys recently let me know the best memory of Grandma was "making cookies in the kitchen”
My mother hitchhiked across the US, lived in Germany & survived Woodstock. But her life truly had value the moment I was born, I know this because she hasn't stopped trying to prove it since. #becauseshefirstlovedme #itsthesurething #osceolawoman #happymothersday #showyourlove
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My mom Esther Henderson, recently turned 80 years old last week and I don't believe I've ever heard her say a bad thing about anyone. She's the most positive person I know!
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Linda Ballantine Brown ON WEARABLE ART, PUBLIC ART PROJECTS,
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FLORIDA’S NATURAL BEAUTY
Linda Ballantine Brown is in the midst of a lifelong love affair with color. It all started when she was a young child. Just as soon as she could walk, she was mixing food coloring in old baby food jars and using the colors in her sandbox while she played. A few years later, Linda’s grandmother, an accomplished artist named Grace Farley, would allow her to use her oils as long as she promised not to mix them all up into mud. She fell in love with color – paint in particular – and never looked back. Now you can find her art a handful of different places at any given time, but nothing is more unique than her line of wearable country art, available online at www. bstudioart.com and at Branded B Boutique in downtown Kissimmee, which is owned and operated by Linda’s daughters.
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The wearable pieces are absolutely stunning – mostly colorful paintings of horses and bulls, many of them juxtaposed so that, at first, you might not be sure what you’re looking at, but you’re drawn to the colors. Then you spot an ear or a couple of eyes, and you’re suddenly aware that you’re staring at a beautifully constructed Western scene. Her wearable art is available on scarves, dusters, dresses, and more. If you would prefer to hang Linda’s art in your living room instead, that’s an option, too. Her giclées (a high-quality printing process) include similar subjects but vary in background and composition. For example, in “Williston Bulls”, a Brahma bull faces the viewer, surrounded by green grass and trees, with beautiful pink wildflowers in the foreground. But then
“White Horse” catches your eye, too – it’s a remarkable, light-colored horse with a blonde mane and tail, composed of many different shades of grey and tan, running towards the viewer, made to stand out on a pure white background. No flowers, no frills. Just “White Horse”. Linda draws inspiration from the world around
her – on her ranch in Williston, Florida, mostly – to create her art. As for formal training, she is almost entirely self-taught. She says, “It really started getting serious when I took some China-painting lessons to permanently paint the names of the cowboys who came to the ranch for coffee, as I was tired of re-washing their coffee
cups, so I learned how to fire their names on them. Then I started painting tiles and signs with Florida wildflowers from the ranch [and sold them] to help meet the needs of our growing family.” When she first moved to Williston from Kissimmee, she entered a public art project and won two lifesize horses to paint as her contribution to the project. “One was called ‘Sky Dancing’. It was about a race horse’s dreams, and I painted horses dancing in the clouds. The kids would try to count how many horses were hidden in the clouds. The next one was called ‘Morning Colors’. I didn't know much about horse racing, so my neighbor invited me over [to see the track]. I arrived before dawn. Just as the sun started up, the whole track came to life, so that’s where I got the idea [to paint a sunrise],” Linda says of this early public art project.
A life-size handcrafted and painted horse that depicts the story of 500 years of “Florida Cow Hunters”
children, grandchildren, and friends,” Linda says. She shared that she did one particular piece for her six children and eight grandchildren to remind them to be good stewards Linda went on to share about several other public of the land, as she believes they’ve been art projects in which she’s participated over the years. blessed to live in this great state. Some benefited local non-profits, while others When she talks about her sounded more like an children, she beams with opportunity for Linda to capture and commemorate pride. Florida’s agricultural heritage. Most recently, she “My children are all very contributed painted horse creative. The girls are currently running the sculptures to our own Branded B Boutique. Kissimmee Main Street’s Each one of the girls, sculpture experience in Tiffany, Misty, and Ivy, downtown Kissimmee. bring something totally unique to the store. Even “Public art projects are the boys, HE, Hamilton, wonderful teaching and Bojess, added their moments, and a time to creative carpentry skills share and enjoy many with wood from the thoughts with your
“Sunset”, a mare, is covered with local Osceola wildlife, wrapped in the official Osceola County flag emblem. “Sunset” represents the older generation handing over the responsibility of watching over the precious animals of Florida to the newer generation, represented by the other horse, “Sunrise”. ranch, helping [the girls] feel more at home at their in-town job.” To see Linda’s art, visit www.bstudioart.com or stop by Branded B Boutique at 125 Broadway in Kissimmee. You can find her contribution to Kissimmee Main Street’s sculpture experience near the intersection of Monument Avenue and Lakeshore Boulevard.
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MAY IS HISTORY MONTH! | By Larissa Bixby |
Celebrate with Osceola County Historical Society (OCHS) all month long. Kick off the festivities with a visit to the Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum and check out our free museum displaying the brand new exhibit, Tin Can Tourism, 7 days a week, 9 am to 5 pm. See how early Central Florida settlers lived by exploring the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek. OCHS is offering free admission to the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek Monday – Friday from 10 am – Noon throughout the month of May. Mark your calendars and bring your little ones to a special Story Time at the Museum series every Wednesday 1 pm to 2 pm in May. This month we are reading from the Ordinary People Change the
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World Series, and creating a themed craft each week! And if all that wasn’t enough, OCHS has partnered with Florida Public Archaeology Network to bring their educational program to the Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum on 10 May at 5 pm. Bring the kids and learn about Native American pottery and the techniques used by archaeologists to identify their dig site findings! Stop by the Osceola County Welcome Center and History Museum or the Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek to learn all about the history and heritage of Osceola County. Enjoy a nature walk through the park connecting the facilities, and see what Osceola County has in store for you.
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