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Contents august
On the Cover
62 Organizer in chief
Lorie Marrero holds rank as CEO of The Clutter Diet. By Julie Tereshchuk / Photographs by Melanie Grizzel.
Features the 66 Making grade Local superintendents zero in on the tough desicions and challenges facing their districts. By Terri Schexnayder / Photographs by Elise Avellan.
72 tenth anniversary
Photo by Melanie Grizzel.
Exclusive updates from former cover women. By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne.
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Contents august
50 on the scene 22 5 things you must do this month 24 spotlight event Dirty Dancing at the Paramount Theatre.
26 philanthropy Austin Ice Ball. 28 you should know No Place for Hate. 32 Horoscopes Happy birthday, Leo.
style
opposite sex
46 closet treasures Yoga studio owner
76 simply irresistible Meet DJ 86.
Mardy Chen’s favorite pieces.
48 what’s in store Jonathan Adler brings happy chic to Austin.
gourmet 50 foodie alert Down-home recipes for
must list
summer.
34 editor picks
farm-to-dinner-table mindset.
36 study space Pieces for a playful study space. 38 personal productivity Refocus your attention and regain your time.
40 apps we love Eight tools to help you
52 from the market Recipes for a
to your health 58 wellness Organizing your family’s health information.
42 travel Savor the final days of summer with a
60 wellness Talking with your kids about HIV.
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80 memo from JB The truth about tailgating.
savvy women 84 all the right questions Get your finances in order.
86 entrepreneurial life Honorée Corder puts single moms on the path to success. 88 last word Half the fun of getting organized.
56 fitness Make fitness fun for kids.
breathe again. last-minute cruise.
78 Relationships Getting your flirt on.
on the cover Photo by Melanie Grizzel. Makeup by Lauren Lumsden, raecosmetics.com; shot on location at More Space Place.
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One of the best things about being the editor of a magazine is that I can feed two of my strongest desires: meeting interesting people and feeding my lifelong curiosity and desire to constantly learn new things. One of the worst things for me as an editor, writer and general bon vivant is that I try to cram as much in to every day as possible and often am way overbooked (I hear the AW staff and all of my friends laughing.) and cluttered (mentally and physically). So when we booked Lorie Marrero, author of The Clutter Diet, as our cover woman, I thought the timing was perfect for me to learn how to clear some of the clutter from my house and my life. I bravely bought her book and diligently began to highlight and dogear pages. I subscribed to her Just a Bite newsletter and on the day I received the first issue, my e-mail inbox topped 10,000 messages (and that is my personal e-mail, just one of four accounts I am supposed to read on a daily basis). Then we booked Maura Nevel Thomas, author of Personal Productivity Secrets, whose goal is to help people regain control of their lives through proper focus and attention management. Score again! It had everything I needed, including a chapter on getting control of email. (See page 38.) That was nearly a month ago and I must admit that my progress has been limited in both arenas. However, motivation and taking the first step is key and I have no doubt that I will utilize much of what I learned from these two most interesting women, and I encourage you to do the same. August brings back so many memories for me: late summer vacations, buying new school clothes, finding the best heirloom tomatoes and watching the kids go out the door on the first day of school. August is also a month of fresh starts, organization and reorganization as summer comes to a close and the daily routine resumes for many families. In this issue, we have combined tips for organization with a look at last-minute cruise vacations and culinary delights from the bounty to be found at Austin’s farmers markets. We also got the scoop on the state of education from three of our local superintendents: Dr. Meria Carstarphen of Austin ISD, Dr. Kelly Crook of Del Valle ISD and Dr. Nola Wellman of Eanes ISD. These women are dedicated to providing the best possible education for our children and are examples of what a lifelong dedication to education can accomplish. And this brings me back to my own lifelong dedication to learning. What have I learned from the interesting women in this issue? I know that I am motivated to grow and change. I want to avoid stress, save money and save time. I have learned that there are indeed ways to clear the clutter of my life and regain control of my focus. I have learned that procrastination is the enemy of accomplishing both, so I have made a promise to put in to motion at least one small tip or task a week until they become habit. As my favorite literary role model, Scarlett O’Hara, famously said, “Tomorrow is another day.” Here is hoping that it will be a little more organized, less cluttered and more productive than the day before. Savor the last days of summer, then clear the decks and go forth, confident that you too can live clutter-free. Let us know how it goes.
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Contributors Melanie Grizzel has been photographing nationally for 20 years in publications like the New York Times, People, the Dallas Morning News and Money Magazine. She has also shot exclusively for Caroline’s Comedy Club on Broadway and advertising for Bank of America, Kodak and Maxwell House coffee. But her favorite thing to photograph is her 3-year-old son, Bishop, and her doting husband, Steve. You can see her work shooting this month’s cover story on page 62.
Rachel Merriman is a freelance writer and recent graduate of St. Edward’s University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English writing and rhetoric. Her postgraduation plans include updating her seriously neglected vegetarian food blog, planting a garden and taking a trip to San Francisco. When she’s not writing, you can usually find her slinging kolaches and coffee at Rise and Shine Bakery, sunning at Barton Springs or ogling vintage typewriters at Uncommon Objects. Her work has also appeared in ATX Man and the Austin edition of Beyond Arts & More. elise avellan loves capturing the unique beauty of each individual she photographs. At the age of 16, she moved from Venezuela to the United States, where she was reunited with her filmmaking family and found her love for photography. Alice Rabbit is her creative and expressive alter ego. For this issue, she photographed three local superintendents. You can find that story on page 66 and more of her work at alicerabbit.com.
Darline Turner-Lee has been a contributing health-care columnist to Austin Woman magazine since 2006 and wrote and edited the first several Guides to Good Health. A nationally certified physician assistant and ACSM-certified clinical exercise specialist, Darline is passionate about demystifying health-care information for consumers. As a result of her own high-risk pregnancies, Darline founded Mamas on Bedrest & Beyond (mamasonbedrest.com), an online resource for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies. She is a mama to a nearly 10-year-old daughter and a 6-year-old son.
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DIY Organization Projects Get organized with a roundup of DIY projects from Pinterest, Instructables and other sites on the web. DIY jewelry/makeup holders, closet storage, projects to make messy kids’ rooms and play areas more manageable, desk organization and gardentool organizers—we’ve got it all for all of our eager Austin Woman doit-yourselfers. More Organizational Must-Haves b On the road again: Top apps to help you organize the most successful road trip ever. b Top five back-to-school iPhone apps. Best of the Blogs b Cover woman Lorie Marrero’s Clutter Diet blog has been a top Amazon Kindle blog since its inception in 2008. If you can relate to this Spanish proverb—“Tomorrow is often the busiest day of the week”—check out this posting. Are you a blogger? To be considered for Best of the Blogs, please submit a sample of your best work to submissions@awmediainc.com. Austin Welcomes b The sixth-annual Bikram Women’s Yoga retreat hosted by PURE Bikram Austin at Barton Creek Resort & Spa Aug. 9 through 12. We’ve got the scoop from yoga aficionados Shelley Seale and Mardy Chen. Back to School b Do you remember feeling butterflies on your first day in middle school? GENaustin will host a half-day middle-school-transition retreat to help girls prepare for this chapter of life. We’ve got the details. Plus b Arts reviews, complete horoscopes and August calendar. To find these articles, visit the table of contents page at austinwomanmagazine.com.
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5 Things you must do this month
Out of Bounds Comedy Festival Aug. 28 – Sept. 3 During a seven-day period, 500 comedians will perform at the 11th installment of the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival, produced by Jeremy Lamb. Notable acts include Joel Murray (The Artist, Mad Men, Dharma and Greg) and Michael Coleman (Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm). Laugh your way in to the welcoming of September. Tickets, location and lineup available at outofboundscomedy.com.
La Piazza Italiana
Otherwise known as The Italian Festival, La Piazza Italiana is a fundraiser for the Austin Museum of Art. All the best of Italian cuisine (pizza, gelato, espresso and plenty of vino) will be available, in addition to live music and plenty of family-friendly entertainment. If you’d like to brush up on your Italian before the fest, A Taste of Italy in Austin also offers Italian lessons for any level. Tickets for adults are $10, free for children 12 and younger. For more information, visit atasteofitalyinaustin.com.
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22nd Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Aug. 26, Fiesta Gardens Year after year, thousands of Austinites endure the inevitable sweat and tears that come from consuming too much hot sauce for a noble cause. What started as a friendly contest between Austin and San Antonio has become one of the largest hot-sauce festivals and contests in the world. The beneficiary of the event, the Capital Area Food Bank, provides emergency food assistance to millions of Texans each year, furnishing a total of 8.5 million meals in 2011 alone. Last year, the festival helped those efforts by raising $17,000 and nearly 19,000 pounds of food in a mere six hours. When you bring three healthy, non-perishable food items, the festival is absolutely free! For more information, visit austinchronicle.com/market/hotsauce.
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Bat Fest Aug. 25, Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge, 5 p.m. to midnight Austin is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America, and that is definitely something to celebrate. During the summer months, nearly 2 million Mexican freetailed bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue Bridge to feast on thousands of pounds of insects each night. As if that isn’t enough entertainment, on Aug. 25, attendees can enjoy the sounds of eight bands on two different stages, compete in a bat-costume contest for a $200 prize and peruse locally made arts and crafts. For curious kids and adults, the Bat Conservation International Education Room, located inside the Hyatt Regency, will have live bats and family-friendly activities. Admission is free. For more information, visit the events section of roadwayevents.com.
Ice Cream Festival Aug. 4, Fiesta Gardens, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Undoubtedly, the best way to show your appreciation for ice cream is to eat lots of it. You’ll be able to do just that at the Ice Cream Festival, where Amy’s Ice Creams, Austin Scoops and Coolhaus will be serving free—yes, free!—ice cream. NadaMoo! will also be serving up their dairy-free, gluten-free coconut-milk ice cream so vegans and lactose-intolerant folks will also be able to enjoy a cold, creamy treat. After you’re finished satisfying your sweet tooth, kid-friendly activities and entertainment await. Create a popsicle-stick sculpture, test your lung capacity in the You Scream Ice Cream screaming competition or learn to make your very own ice cream. Admission is $10, kids 8 and younger accompanied by an adult get in free. To learn more, visit the events section of roadwayevents.com.
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Dirty Dancing, the essential classic revived. Throughout the month of August, the Paramount Theatre continues its Summer Classic Film Series with screenings of modern classics all released during the 1980s. Dirty Dancing stands out from the bunch because of its message. When Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze, says, “Nobody puts Baby in a corner,” he isn’t just stating one of the most famous movie lines ever; he is expressing the message that everyone has a purpose. Whether you are an affluent vacationer or an underprivileged dance instructor, you matter. Now go have the time of your life watching the two young lovers argue, mature, dance and fall in love. Aug. 30 and 31 at the Paramount Theatre. For more information, visit austintheatre.org.
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Austin Ice Ball Chill out for an evening while helping young Central Texans. By Erica Todd Want to escape the heat for an evening this summer? The eighth-annual Austin Ice Ball is the perfect opportunity for some much-needed relief. As well as being the coolest place to be this August, the gala is also a great way to support Austin’s youth. So when the mercury rises, bring out your hottest cocktail attire. Don’t dress too light, as the Hilton Hotel will be transformed in to an icy sanctuary. Chill out next to the immense ice sculptures or dance to Radiostar as the band plays familiar tunes from the 1980s. Sample the sumptuous gourmet cuisine offered and enjoy the range of delicious beverages. You can also bid on a wide range of beauty, leisure and culinary products at the live and silent auctions. Given the variety of things to do, it is no surprise that the Ice Ball is a popular event. More importantly, though, it’s for a great cause. The beneficiary is Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, a nonprofit organization that provides considerable assistance to young people in the region each year. “One of the highlights of the Ice Ball is when we showcase the children who are impacted by our program,” says Brent Fields, CEO of BBBS of Central Texas. The nonprofit has a rich history and is the largest donor and volunteer-supported mentoring network in the country. The guidance and support offered by the mentor “Bigs” to the mentored “Littles” (between the ages of 6 and 18), is invaluable. In 2011, all the
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youth who were mentored stayed in school, while 97 percent maintained or improved their grades. As Fields explains, the Ice Ball directly affects the mentoring program. “The generosity we see at this event enables us to continue serving children in Central Texas. Many guests decide to become volunteer mentors with us after the event. So not only are they giving financially, they are also giving their time. Both have a tremendous impact on our organization,” he says. Last year, the Ice Ball raised $200,000 for BBBS of Central Texas, doubling the efforts of the previous year. This year’s goal is $250,000, and gala attendees
can help in a variety of ways. In addition to participating in the auctions, there are different ticket options. Buy a single ticket for $150 online ($175 at the door), or reserve a table for 10 and attend the exclusive pre-gala reception. Anyone who is unable to attend can also lend their support by funding a friendship. A child can get a week of mentoring for just $25, while $100 covers a month and $1,250 supports a child for a year. The Austin Ice Ball will take place at the Hilton Austin Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit austiniceball.org or contact Kate Garrett at kgarrett@bigmentoring.org.
Fifth-Annual NOCC Balance 5K & Kids’ K Aug. 26, the Domain The largest fundraiser and awareness event for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition celebrates survivors, remembers those who have lost their lives to ovarian cancer and increases awareness about ovarian cancer. The fifth-annual NOCC run/walk features a 5K for adults and a kids’ K presented by Texas Oncology, and is meant to break the silence about ovarian cancer. This event encourages all ages and experience levels to attend, even the family pet. For more information, call 512.695.5016.
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Texas Women in Business Beyond 50 Conference Aug. 23, Austin Community College Eastview Campus Texas Women in Business presents a conference focused on the empowerment of women in successfully navigating their lives and careers. The Beyond 50 Conference will accommodate about 400 to 500 women who might be re-entering the job market, changing industries, starting their own businesses or pursuing a career in creative fields. TWIB, the Texas Governor’s Commission for Women and ACC will host this interactive event. For registration and more information, visit texaswomeninbusiness.org.
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No Place for Hate No Place for Hate is empowering AISD with resources to prevent prejudice and cyberbullying. By Joanna Wheeler The rise of social media has opened new avenues of opportunity to express opinions in real time on art, food, social activities and politics. But what if that power were used to demean and exclude? What if the whispers were to leave the lunch table and exist in the vast eye of the Internet? With such rapidly changing technology, students may find themselves on both sides of the buzz topic: bullying. No Place for Hate is a student initiative of the AntiDefamation League, which has been passing legislature to unite and uplift while preserving free speech for 100 years. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, No Place for Hate has shifted gears to take its message of equality and respect to a new generation. With resources to identify prejudice not only in others but also within the self, No Place for Hate teaches through empowerment. Austin Independent School District Superintendent Meria Carstarphen is so impressed with the program, which currently reaches 208 schools in the greater Austin area, that plans have been announced to bring No Place for Hate programming to the entire district during the next three years. With success in Georgetown ISD (the first district-wide No Place For Hate community), a recent awarenessraising flash mob at a Kyle H-E-B and a Diversity Drive in Pflugerville, students throughout Central Texas have been inspired by the program to take steps to prevent bullying and discrimination. Community Director Karen Gross stresses that No Place for Hate is “not just an anti-bullying tool. It’s really about how they can appreciate the differences students bring to the table, and explores identity and acceptance.” So how will it look in your child’s public school?
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The power behind the program is with participating students, faculty and volunteers. No Place for Hate provides the resources and training to raise awareness. Students choose to pledge their alliance with a Resolution of Respect, a document that focuses on taking an active role in discrimination and taking positive steps to prevent it. From there, students are charged with developing three activities to engage their peers. Students are empowered to be creative and experimental in getting their message out. “In our mind’s eye, there is no such thing as an innocent bystander. If you see something, say something, do something, communicate to an adult,” Gross says. Students are trained on resolving conflicts rather than ignoring them. One handout suggests, “Ignoring prejudicial attitudes and behavior will not make them go away, and silence can send the unintended message that you are in agreement with the words or actions.” As an alternative, students are encouraged to speak up, whether at the time of an incident or at a more tactful moment. Students who do not feel comfortable doing so can seek assistance in their community. No Place for Hate has introduced CyberALLY to address concerns about cyber-bullying. The training is specific and interactive, addressing peer-to-peer bullying and the intolerance prevalent in a cyber society in which people don’t have to own their actions.
“Under the cloak of anonymity, it seems like civil discourse has gotten hateful,” Gross says. The recent film The Hunger Games drew ire when characters described in the popular young-adult series in racially ambiguous terms showed up on screen played by black actors. Disgruntled fans took to their Twitter accounts to express disappointment in 140 characters or less, but their statements rocked the media, nonetheless. One infamous Tweet read, “Call me racist, but when I found out Rue was black, her death wasn’t as sad.” No Place for Hate works to help students identify their own biases and celebrate their differences. It is a program based on education, not blame. Students can feel safe to open their minds so that the next time they get a mean text message about a peer, they think twice before forwarding it to friends and contributing to the problem. They will gain the confidence to let it stop with them and the integrity to take steps to prevent it from happening in the future. As Gross says, “The real key is youth empowerment and instilling in young people that they have the power to change.” No Place for Hate thrives on participation. To participate as a No Place for Hate school or to learn more about how you can help, visit adl.org/southwest, or contact Project Coordinator Megan Flowers at 512.249.7960.
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Happy Birthday, Leo July 23 - August 22 You: In the Western zodiac, Leo is the most wellknown sign of all. Seven thousand years of collected observations concerning grandstanding, flamboyant behavior, big-hearted family love and self-absorbed mindsets have made the word “Leo” an adjective. Just like the big cats that are your symbol, you Leos like to roar big, rule your families, look good and delegate. Everyone thinks they know you because some of your characteristics are so pronounced that they are sometimes all anyone sees. But just like the lion, you really prefer to relax in the sun, smile big, roar little and basically enjoy life. The problem is you are ruled by the sun, and the sun needs to be solidly in the center of your particular universe. So too is your personal perspective. You see things as though everything is revolving around you, and it’s not something you can change easily. People in your orbit need to keep this in mind. But no matter what you say or how loudly you say it, approval is the
fuel that keeps your spirit fed. If the world withdraws approval, you become a very cranky and stubborn lion indeed. So you excel, you produce results, you become great because, as Madonna (one of the world’s most famous Leos), once said, “I became an overachiever to get approval from the world.” Motivation enough. Your Month: Here’s a little pop quiz to kick off your birthday month: Who is the most fun at parties? Who has the most interesting friends? Who is the most persuasive speaker, the most admired local celeb, the funniest? You, that’s who. And who gets their wish this month, whatever that may be? You again. August is an action, put-your-ideas-out-there month (especially good for finishing up a project that’s been taking awhile). Just watch the bluster with neighbors and/or siblings, and don’t pop off any irate mail. It could come back to haunt you later.
SYMBOL: The lion ZODIAC WHEEL ORDER: Fifth HOUSE RULES: Love matters, pleasure, leisure, children, art, other creations, hobbies, gambling ELEMENT: Fire (action) QUALITY: Fixed (unstoppable forward momentum) PLANETARY RULER: The sun BIRTHSTONES: Peridot, onyx, diamond, carnelian, sardonyx and ruby KEY CHARACTERISTIC: Generous, warmhearted, creative, enthusiastic, attracted to grandeur STRENGTHS: Broad-minded, dogmatic and loving CHALLENGES: Pompous, egocentric, patronizing, bossy, interfering, attention-seeking and intolerant COLORS: Gold, orange, yellow, bright red
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Must experience Austin Classical Guitar Society Cocktail connoisseurs and guitar aficionados won’t want to miss this one-time performance: The Austin Classical Guitar Society and The Long Center present Austin’s own Miro Quartet in concert with Naumburg Prize winner and Peruvian guitar master Jorge Caballero. A pre-concert cocktail party will feature five specialty cocktails inspired by the maestro and quartet members’ favorite drinks, created for the occasion by international award-winning mixologist and Alamo Drafthouse Beverage Director Bill Norris. Aug. 4 at The Long Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets, visit austinclassicalguitar.org.
Must Read Patrick Lindsay’s Now is the Time Has your busy schedule left you feeling a little uninspired and tired lately? Now is the Time, by Patrick Lindsay, offers you 170 different ways to reconnect with the child within, living fully in the moment. Each page contains a thoughtful and motivating message for one way to imaginatively yet practically regain balance in your personal life. For more information, visit patricklindsay.com.au.
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Must Taste Fleming’s Bar La Carte Salt & Pepper Shrimp When it’s hot out, sometimes all you need for a great night is an ice-cold drink and a bite to eat. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has a great Bar La Carte menu, which features a salt-and-pepper shrimp selection that is large enough to share and perfect for when you’re on the go. With crispy French green beans and a capermustard sauce, these tasty shrimp morsels are just the ticket for your next night out!
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study space Go with a heightadjustable chair so it can be used by tikes and teens. Alrik swivel chair, $14.99, available at Ikea, 1 Ikea Way, 512.828.4532.
Work Smart As homework time makes a comeback, here are a few of our favorite pieces for creating a playful and effective study space. Keep phone and computer cords hidden and out of the way. XL cable organizer, $14.99, available at The Container Store, 9629 Research Blvd., 512.349.0555.
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Managing Your Life Refocus your attention, regain your time and reward your life. By Molly McManus When you’re drowning in a sea of stress and your busy life seems unconquerable, a change of course must be made. What it comes down to is boxing up your bad habits, rowing them out in the back of your boat and sending them overboard, sinking them for good. Accomplishing this is, of course, easier said than done. However, a new and innovative book sets the stage on how to best manage your time and attention. Get acquainted with the latest from Wiley publishing’s series Secrets, Personal Productivity Secrets: Do what you never thought possible with your time and attention…and regain control of your life, by Maura Nevel Thomas. Thomas is a professor of productivity. She’s been in the productivity business for almost 20 years, beginning her career in 1994 at Time System, a productivity-
Getting Control of Your E-mail “It isn’t just the fear of getting behind that has us frequently checking our messages; it’s also lack of focus. Checking e-mail is easy. It has to be done and it typically doesn’t require a lot of brainpower. … There is a certain comfort in the predictability of e-mail; checking and responding to e-mail provides a sense of accomplishment. … It’s like having a long list that you can check something off of every few minutes.” – Maura Nevel Thomas, Personal Productivity Secrets: Do what you never thought possible with your time and attention…and regain control of your life In order to avoid the pitfalls of e-mailing and that false sense of accomplishment, there are three important steps you should take
training company specializing in paper-based planners, working at nearly every position during her tenure, gaining incalculable experience. Subsequently, she founded Regain Your Time, her own online productivity business, in 2003. With Regain Your Time, Thomas trains, consults, writes and speaks for and with individuals and corporate groups to enhance their levels of productivity, attention and effectiveness. Thomas teaches people how to easily mange their busy lives, reducing stress and increasing their overall well-being. “[The people I train] love their lives. They’re busy for a reason. They’re motivated and driven. They participate in whatever it is: their kids’ school, career, their community,” Thomas explains. Framing productivity with Thomas’ approach is all about achieving significant results and monitoring how much progress you are making on those results. Whether these results are desired for the day, the year or a lifetime, she defines productivity as doing the things that matter, those that
when confronting your e-mail: review, process, do. Thomas goes much more in depth on these three components in Chapter 11: Controlling Your Email. But to get you started, here is a brief overview of these steps. Review: Skim the e-mail to see if it is urgent and needs a quick reply, should be deleted or needs to be handled entirely with a quick phone call. Have you ever had a string of endless e-mails from the same person? Sometimes, by just picking up the phone, you can eliminate the days it may take to e-mail back and forth in a matter of minutes. Process: The goal is to completely empty your inbox. Thomas suggests changing your e-mail client so that new messages arrive only when you press the send/receive button. That way, when you are processing, putting e-mails
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in different categorical folders, reading or responding, you can eventually get your inbox at zero. Do: Process the e-mail and put the required action on your task list so you can do it when you have the answers, time and resources available. These three steps are intertwined. One cannot be done without the other. So be thorough and take it one step at a time. “Review as often as you feel is necessary, process to zero at least a couple times per week and do what needs doing at the appropriate time,” Thomas says. To purchase the book, for training or for more information, visit regainyourtime.com.
you find significant. Once you can define those things for yourself, the next step is to create your own methodology to support whatever you want to accomplish. “I would say I’m the anti-organized, anti-time management person,” Thomas says. She emphasizes that it’s not about your organization or the time you put in to something. You can spend all day answering your incoming emails, but did you really get anything done? It’s much more about regaining your control through focusing your attention on the things that truly are important. “Even if you have all the fanciest pots and pans and the sharpest knives and all the best kitchen tools, it doesn’t make you Rachel Ray,” Thomas says about organization, articulating that her method is about how you use those tools.
The same goes for managing your time. We all know people who are constantly on their smart phones. We see them when they’re out to dinner or during coffee with a co-worker. Maybe we’re even guilty of being one of them. Though you might be spending time with your significant other or a co-worker, if your focus is scattered, did you give that person the full attention they deserved? When your time is divided among too many different things, the quality diminishes in each component of the equation and you aren’t reaping the benefits that come from focusing on one task at a time. Although this may seem elementary, with all the new technological advances, it’s hard to keep our attention focused on one task at a time. In Thomas’ Personal Productivity, she provides the tools you need and explains how to best use them, drawing on her personal and professional experience. In addition, you can sign up to receive helpful emails to further implement what you’re learning as you navigate the book on her website, regainyourtime.com. “I really wanted to create a cost-effective way for people to receive help,” Thomas says of the free email updates she offers as an added bonus. In person, Thomas is dynamic, charismatic and easily connects with people, a talent that stems from her ability to stay present in each moment throughout her day. This translates in Personal Productivity, as she tackles each subject head-on, simplifying the difficulties readers face in their inevitably technology-based lives, explaining how to best use that technology to their advantage. In Personal Productivity, topics range from how to use an online calendar, address book and e-mail, to how to best use an online storage tool, to-do lists and a capture tool, all assisting you with regaining that focus and control, bringing you peace of mind, success and fulfillment. Whether you feel you need to make a drastic change in your life or you feel you have it together for the most part, Thomas can help. “No matter how organized or productive you are, there’s still too much,” Thomas asserts. “For the people who have created these [busy] lives, maybe they wish it wasn’t quite so exhausting. It’s really not about them getting organized; it’s helping them regain control.” Who doesn’t like that feeling of being in control? Instead of it being a false illusion, make it your reality today.
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Getting in Sync Eight organizational tools to help you breathe again. By Ayanna Estelle After feeding your kids breakfast and reminding them to wipe the syrup from their faces, you sometimes forget that you need to feed yourself. You then go to work and are buried underneath papers and sticky notes. To help organize every part of your sticky life, there are apps for that! Here are eight must-have organizational mobile and website applications. Let these apps grab your hand and pull you out from the depths of your agenda books, grocery lists and rolodexes. These free, paper-trashing, room-saving, time-managing apps might not make your life less busy, but they will give you room to breathe as you tackle all of life’s daily chores.
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Evernote evernote.com For the woman of many words, Evernote might be the perfect app for you. This mobile and web app manages your notes and lists. No more relying on sticky notes to stay stuck to your computer screen or desk. Minimize your stress by having all your notes accessible in one place. Use keywords to easily search for relevant past notes.
Remember The Milk rememberthemilk.com This app is appropriately named, as it helps you remember those little yet important things in life. Made for the Android and iPhone, this extravagant to-do list app is simple to use. Your everyday tasks can be categorized by complete, incomplete, highest priority or date.
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Dropbox helps to clean up all the desktops in your life: the desktop you sit at and the desktop on your computer. By saving your documents, photos and videos to Dropbox, your files are always accessible from your phone or computer, no matter where you are. You can easily share documents by sending a link to the file. No more crowding e-mail inboxes with huge attachments!
Unclutterer.com is for any type of organizational task; there is no project too big or too small. The website is updated daily with tips on leading a simple and organized life. Unclutterer is a great resource for learning how other people get and stay organized. Learn from their organization experiences and mistakes. Because when we can’t clear our minds, it helps to first clear our desks.
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Keeping track of our daily expenses is challenging. You misplace the notepad you write in or throw away receipts. You are so good at swiping your credit card these days, you don’t realize how much you have spent. With Mint’s user-friendly mobile and web app, it takes seconds to track your latest buys. You can also link Mint to your bank account, so even when you forget to note your latest credit-card swipe, Mint will never forget.
For those of you still plagued by Rolodexes or business cardholders, consolidation is the remedy. CardMunch by LinkedIn, a leading organizer in professional contacts, has transferred its expertise from the web to your phone. Simply take a picture with your phone of any business card and it will be saved and added to your mobile list of contacts.
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We use social networks to improve communication in our personal lives. Why not use it for our professional lives as well? Incville provides a platform for any company’s internal communication. Maintain open communication by writing important notes on the “wall” and updating employees’ progress on projects, both visible to everyone. Incville can also be used for your day-to-day communication between family, friends and classmates.
You ask your husband to stop by the grocery store on his way home to pick up a few things and—surprise— he comes home with the wrong items. With Grocery IQ, you can scan barcodes and find coupons with your cell phone. The app organizes all scanned information in to a manageable and sharable grocery list. With pictures of the grocery items and product descriptions, it will be hard for anyone to buy the wrong item again.
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Savor the final days of summer with a last-minute cruise. By Christine Imperatore August is often a bittersweet month for many people. It signals the end of summertime but the beginning of many other things. The new school year is just around the corner and it’s almost time to break out that fall wardrobe. By now, the hectic schedule of summer fun may be winding down, but it’s not too late to plan a last-minute escape and enjoy the final countdown. Not to mention, it would be nice to escape the outrageous Texas heat by taking a water-based vacation. Cruises are an excellent option when you don’t have a ton of time to plan. They are basically all-inclusive, so the coordination is done for you. Your only job is to book the trip. There are lots of great cruises departing from nearby ports like Galveston, TX, and New Orleans, so no flight arrangements are needed. Itineraries include some amazing destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean. The Internet has revolutionized last-minute travel in the sense that it allows travelers to book at any time, anywhere and in any type of attire. You can book a cruise at 3 a.m. in your pajamas! Websites such as galvestoncruises.com, cruisecheap.com and cruiseweb.com offer easy-to-use search engines to help you find the right cruise. You can search by departure date, cruise length, price range and many other specific details. The first thing to do is to set some guidelines: Choose the length of your cruise. Cruises usually range from just a few days to several weeks. Will you be bringing children? Certain cruises are more kid-friendly than others, a point usually noted in the trip information during booking. Reading reviews from other travelers is also helpful when doing your research. A simple Google search of the cruise line and ship will point you in the right direction. One of the downsides to booking last minute is that there is a higher risk of rushing in to things before really doing your homework. Just because this trip is spurof-the-moment doesn’t mean it should be haphazard. Spend a little extra time making sure you understand
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the deal or package before you book. There are often some restrictions to take in to consideration. Cruisecritic.com stresses the importance of reading the fine print, especially when you are dealing with a bargain package. See if there is any recourse in the event you need to cancel or reschedule. Some deals require you to forfeit the entire cost when you cancel a trip. Be certain that you understand all the rules and restrictions, and keep in mind you may have to sacrifice certain amenities when booking a trip on such short notice. For some, the risks may outweigh the benefits if it means getting away from home for a last-minute vacation. Flexibility is crucial here! Booking a cruise out of New Orleans or Galveston narrows your research and can eliminate costly airfare. Sometimes the best things in life are the unexpected. If you’ve gone through the last few months expecting to have a quiet August, you may be pleasantly surprised at how rejuvenating and fun a last-minute trip can be. Take advantage of the organized fun that’s often associated with cruises and let someone else do the work for you. Use the last days of summer to reconnect with your family or friends before heading in to the hectic school year. Bon voyage!
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Mardy’ s favorite pieces
[From left] Tom Ford sunglasses, Hermés Birkin bag, vintage Judith Leiber clutch, burgundy Tom Ford tote, Tom Ford zip-up booties, Alexander McQueen python dress, Gucci jacket, Balmain dress
“I got this dress right before Alexander McQueen died and I’m still waiting for a reason to wear it.” -Mardy
Mardy loves big sunglasses and fun scarves.
Owner of Pure Bikram Yoga prefers wearable art. Mardy Chen’s closet is her own private art gallery. Everything is clearly visible inside her yogaroom-turned-closet, yet she has never let anyone inside before. “Some people buy paintings, but I buy wearable art,” Chen says. Throughout the years, Chen has curated a collection that mixes simplicity with the avant garde and some truly wow pieces. “Someone once told me to never buy anything that isn’t a
10,” Chen says. “Go for quality, not quantity. If something is good quality, you will wear it forever.” Chen is constantly finding creative ways to wear her timeless pieces. She does an excellent job of pairing the everyday classics with the funky and fresh. “I don’t intentionally go out to buy something,” Chen says. “I’ll see something and go, ‘Oh my gosh, I love that!’ and I’ll find something to do with it later.” Although she is a huge fan of blue jeans and year-round colors, she is a firm believer that fashion should be daring. “If you have something pretty, wear it! Don’t save your fun stuff,” she says. -Christine Imperatore
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g Marc Jacobs Manhattan Tribeca black leather satchel, $1,350, available at Nordstrom, 512.691.3500. h Gold clutch, $14.97, available at Charming Charlie, 512.339.2848.
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g a Sunglasses, $15, and printed dress, $59, available at Blue Elephant, 512.371.3259. h Vera Wang Lavender peeptoe booties, $350, available at Neiman Marcus, 512.719.1200.
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what’s in store
Happy Chic, Now in Austin
Havana 3 Light Pendant, $450
Newly opened Jonathan Adler is a one-stop shop for your interior-design needs. By Erica Todd; Photo by Sadie Barton The brand new Austin location lives up to its happy-chic moniker, combining artistic flair with functionality. When you step foot into Jonathan Adler, you feel right at home. The store, with its inviting atmosphere, is arranged into myriad inspiredconcept areas. You see how furniture, lighting, wallpapers and rugs can work together to make a warm workspace, a fun-filled kid’s room or a living area with a dash of your preferred colors. Everything you see is a platform on which to build your own ideas. Many of the handcrafted items can be adjusted to your taste with the range of colors and wood finishes that are available. They also offer free in-home design consultations, which are perfect if you are considering renovating or redesigning a room. The Jonathan Adler Austin store opened on West Fifth Street in May. As the largest site in the country, the local store allows Austinites to indulge in a wide selection. The pottery influence of the store’s eponymous creator is evident throughout the displays. Many of the pieces are handmade from a design created by Adler himself. The Gold Belly vase, for instance, is from the Lantern Collection, one of his most iconic styles. Such accessory items show, in addition to catering to your large-scale design needs, there are also an abundance of uses and gift ideas for smaller accent pieces. So why not experience the store for yourself? Manager Bridget McCart and her team are extremely helpful and welcoming, as well as incredibly knowledgeable. Their collective backgrounds encompass the architecture, fine arts, style, interior design and magazine industries. You’ll be in completely capable hands. Jonathan Adler Austin, 1011 W. Fifth St., 512.296.2507, austin@jonathanadler.com.
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foodie alert
Down-Home Recipes for Summer
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Mixing tasty food and catchy tunes with a distinctly American flavor, Ruby’s Juke Joint Americana Cookbook is a real treat for the senses. Americana’s sweetheart, Ruby Dee Philippa, blends characteristically American tastes and sounds in her new cookbook. Philippa’s anthology of recipes has all the right ingredients for an enjoyable cooking experience: a CD filled with a collection of music to hum along to, a list of instructions for some amazing drinks to sip on while cooking and a great selection of delicious, home-style food. Sweet potato fries, crab cakes, pumpkin pie and Texas martinis are among the 120 mouth-watering dishes and drinks compiled in Americana Cookbook. A variety of music from singers like Elizabeth McQueen and Teri Joyce add to the Americana theme. Philippa’s new song, Home Cookin’, is also part of the mix. To blend these distinctively American tastes, sounds and smells, Philippa draws on her life experiences. As a notable musician, extensive traveler and former restaurateur, she understands the diversity of music and food, which both have a rich history in our country. “Americana music is the result of cultures from all over the world coming over to our side of the globe,” Philippa says. “You can apply the same concept to Americana cuisine: Recipes arrived here, came in contact with new ingredients and the foods of other cultures and sprouted something new.” The cookbook is also the result of something else definitively American: hard work and determination. Following a devastating scooter accident in 2008, Philippa was left with a brain injury
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that caused memory loss and difficulty speaking. Recording her recipes was part of her cognitive therapy to help with recovery. Four years later, Philippa has achieved a fabulous cookbook, successfully pairing down-home music and recipes that are accessible to chefs with varying
skill levels and taste preferences. What’s more, she continues to share her passion and knowledge for cooking through the airwaves on her radio program, Ruby’s Kitchen Radio Show. For more information about the cookbook and radio show, visit rubysjukejoint.com.
Photos courtesy Ruby Dee Philippa.
By Erica Todd
Specializing in Quality of Life & Healthcare for women 1 teaspoon mint 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 cloves garlic, chopped salt and pepper to taste 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, curry powder, cinnamon 1 1/2 pounds lamb, ground
Directions
Try these favorites, handpicked by Philippa, for a tasty summer meal. a Sweet Potato Fries Serves four to six
“Sweet potato fries, not actually fried at all,” Philippa says. “Good to eat and good for you.” ingredients 1 to 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Peel sweet potatoes. Cut into strips that are about half an inch wide on each side. Place sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add oil, salt, paprika and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to coat fries. Spread fries onto a baking sheet in a single layer. Cook for 30 minutes, turning once, until slightly browned. Transfer immediately to a warm paper-towel-lined plate and serve warm.
g Lamb Burgers Serves four
“Served on corn tortillas with pickles, onion relish and mayonnaise. They’re delicious!” Philippa says. ingredients 2 tablespoons currants 2 tablespoons pine nuts 1 teaspoon parsley
Place currants, pine nuts, parsley, mint, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper in a processor and process in short bursts until a loose paste forms. Place lamb in a mixing bowl and add paste and remaining spices. Blend well by hand until all ingredients are meshed. Form patties and grill over medium-hot fire for about five minutes on each side or until desired doneness.
h Herbed Mojo
Marinade for a whole chicken
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ingredients 3 cloves garlic 1 shallot, minced 4 tablespoons cilantro 2 tablespoons parsley 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin, oregano, thyme 1/4 cup each of lemon juice and lime juice 1/4 cup each of olive oil and white vinegar 1 ancho chile, seeded and ground up
Directions Pulse garlic, shallots, cilantro, parsley, cumin, oregano and thyme to a paste. Add citrus juices, olive oil, vinegar and chile, and process until a nice herbed sauce comes together. Marinate a whole chicken in a glass bowl, or pieces of firm-fleshed fish in a glass baking dish for two to 24 hours. When you grill or barbecue the meat, brush more marinade liberally all over. Enjoy. Philippa notes this as one of her “favorite easy recipes that adds a lot of zing to whatever you’re throwing on to the grill.” The herbed mojo, with added crushed chipotles and brown sugar was brushed on to the chicken photographed here as it grilled.
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from the market
Farm to Dinner Table Plan your meals with the seasons. Text and photos by Rachel Merriman Whether you’re planning meals for a week’s worth of family dinners or a single special occasion, a farmers market can help you stay on track when it comes to cooking healthy, delicious meals. Although shopping exclusively at the market means you’re limited to what’s in season, think of the seasons as an organizational guide rather than a limitation. By challenging yourself to make meals using only what’s available in a given week, you may be surprised at the innovative dishes you come up with. During one of my first trips to the market, I lingered until the vendors began packing up their stands to return home. As I walked back to my car, a friendly farmer offered me a large box of beets he hadn’t been able to sell that day. I instantly accepted. As I jovially drove home with the box of precious ruby-red vegetables next to me in the passenger seat, it dawned on me that I had never cooked beets in my entire life; now I was stuck with pounds of them. A quick Google search proved inspiring, and that week I ate beets so many different ways: a hearty soup, roasted with a side of garlicky greens, raw with a drizzle of citrus vinaigrette and juiced, added to my morning smoothie. If I hadn’t gone to the market that day, I doubt I would have ever learned to cook and come to like the highly underrated vegetable, which is high in antioxidants, folate and vitamin A. Cost is often the first thing that comes to mind when trying to justify shopping at the farmers market, especially if your food budget is tight. However, when you consider what you’re really paying for—fresh, more nutrient-rich food without pesticides or genetic modifications—a farmers market quickly begins to look like a bargain. Most market-goers would gladly pay a premium for this kind of produce, but as it turns out, the widely believed idea that farmers-market prices are dramatically higher is a misconception. A 2009 study conducted by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture recorded the average prices of foods offered at farmers markets and the grocery store during a period of three months and found farmersmarket prices to be comparable to or less expensive
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Warm Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey than the grocery store. Another study conducted by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont in 2010 concluded that organic foods were 40 percent cheaper at farmers markets than their grocery store counterparts, so if you already purchase organic produce at the grocery store, the farmers market may actually be the better option. Planning seasonal meals can seem daunting at first, but there is a readily available wealth of resources to help you get started. The resources section of Edible Austin (edibleaustin.com) offers a handy seasonal produce guide that allows users to click on any ingredient and see recipes that incorporate it. Similarly, Johnson’s Backyard Garden provides a Veggie Guide ( jbgorganic.com/guide) that consists of a complete list of the produce they grow, accompanied by community-submitted recipes. If you prefer the more traditional format of a cookbook, the Sustainable Food Center’s (sustainablefoodcenter.org) cookbook, which can be purchased at
any of the SFC farmers markets, includes more than 100 seasonal recipes with a cost per serving for each meal. Finally, it never hurts to ask the person at the farm stand, “What’s your favorite thing to cook with this?” They often have more than one good answer. If you love the idea of cooking with seasonal and local ingredients but lack the time to get to the market, a subscription to a community shared
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from the market
[Continued from previous page.] agriculture box may be the perfect solution. CSA plans are essentially a symbiotic relationship between individuals and farmers; in exchange for purchasing a share of a farms’ crop in advance, you get a box with the best of the harvest delivered right to your doorstep. For more information and a list of CSAs in Austin, see Eat Local With Chef-Inspired Recipes in the April 2012 issue of Austin Woman. For a list of Texas farmers markets, visit edibleaustin. com/content/farmers-markets-resources-109.
Warm Figs with Goat Cheese and Honey (Pictured on previous page) Ingredients 1 pound figs 1/2 cup fresh chevre 1/4 cup Round Rock honey Sea salt and pepper
Directions Cut figs in half lengthwise and place on a sheet tray. Press a dollop of room-temperature chevre into the middle of each fig. Drizzle with Round Rock honey and finish with a generous amount of cracked black pepper and a touch of sea salt. Broil in oven for up to five minutes, until cheese begins to soften. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Raw Zucchini Noodles with Texas Pecan Pesto
2 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Parmesan cheese
Directions Directions Make zucchini noodles using a vegetable spiralizer or mandolin and set aside in a large bowl. Evenly spread pecans on a sheet tray and toast in the oven for five minutes at 350 degrees. Pulse basil, pecans, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor until combined. Add olive oil and pulse until a loose paste forms. Spoon pesto over noodles and toss to evenly distribute. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
g Roasted Corn and Poblano Soup Ingredients Ingredients 2 to 3 large zucchini 1 cup fresh basil 1/2 cup Texas Olive Ranch olive oil 3/4 cup pecans
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4 large garlic cloves White pepper and salt
12 ears corn 2 poblano peppers 1 small white onion 2 cups cream 1 cup Dos Lunas queso fresco 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cut poblanos in half and place them skin side up on a sheet tray. Brush with olive oil and broil in oven for five minutes, until skin is bubbly and blackened. Remove peppers and seal inside a plastic bag. Without pulling them completely off, peel back the husks of each ear of corn and generously brush melted butter over the ears using a pastry brush. Season with white pepper and salt. Fold the husks back over the corn and place into the oven to roast at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. As corn roasts, sauté white onion and garlic in extra virgin olive oil until onions become fragrant and translucent. Transfer to blender. Peel the waxy outer layer off the peppers, remove their seeds and place into blender. Remove corn from oven and slice kernels off cobs using a sharp knife. Transfer kernels to blender and add two cups of cream. Puree the mixture until smooth. Pour soup into a large pot and heat through, stirring often. Add sea salt and white pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with Dos Lunas queso fresco.
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fitness
Make Fitness Fun for Kids Five ways to make working out enjoyable for children. By Chrissie Jarrell and Natalie Yerkovich The habits we learn as children shape our feelings toward fitness and wellness in to our adult lives. As a loved one in a child’s life, we have an amazing opportunity to encourage kids to default to a healthy lifestyle. Your influence through activity is so important and can be a fun way to connect with your children while showing them ways to be healthy and fit. Here are five ways to make fitness fun for your kids (and yourself).
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Build a routine based on fitness activities that goes beyond the activity itself. For instance, every Saturday morning, take the family for a run or walk around Lady Bird Lake, cool off at Barton Springs and wind down with a healthy lunch together at Whole Foods. A special and recurring ritual is something to look forward to each weekend.
2. Make a Game of It
5. Mix it Up
It’s easy to forget you’re working out when you’re having fun. Ask your child to teach you a game they play at school. Start a game of soccer or volleyball with the entire family. Build an obstacle course and have everyone compete.
Kids get bored just like we do. Vary their activities so they are trying different things and learning new ways to move. Have a fun and fit remainder of the summer!
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Chrissie Jarrell and Natalie Yerkovich, the gals who created myfitlist.com, do the grunt work for you. Well, the organizational grunt work, anyway. They work hard to connect people with the fitness groups, information and resources they need so they can grunt, sweat and tone to achieve their personal goals.
Visit a beautiful river and go canoeing, take a bike ride around a new city’s hike-and-bike trails, go hiking to the top of Enchanted Rock. Allow a change of scenery to inspire movement and exploration.
4. Take a Class Enrolling your kids in a fitness class gives them a good opportunity to be trained by professionals and meet kids outside of school. Plus, you may be able to do your own workout while the kids are in class. (See sidebar for just a few of the many fitness classes for kids.)
Shuttle for Kids
New service provides safe and convenient transportation to after-school activities. When Lake Travis ISD school bus driver Raqcuel Ayala realized that budget cuts meant students were no longer dropped off at extracurricular activities, the idea for a new business was born. Lake Travis Shuttle for Kids started rolling in January 2012 and provides a service shuttling kids door to door between schools, to after-school activities and picking them up in case of sickness or emergency. The driver texts parents when the child arrives at their destination. Currently available only in the Lake Travis ISD area. For more information, visit ltshuttleforkids.com or call 512.263.5437. Raqcuel will be featured on YNN’s Local Wonders segment airing Tuesday, Aug. 21 on channels 8 and 1505 on Time Warner Cable.
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Top photo courtesy of Mauro Pilates; bottom photo by Rudy Arocha.
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wellness
For the Record Organizing your family’s health information. By Jill Case Do you scramble around every school year trying to locate your children’s immunization records? Every time you go to the doctor, do you find yourself wasting time making yet another medication list or wracking your brain to remember the date of a past surgery? There’s an easy way to avoid this: Organize your medical information. Not only is it convenient, but it’s also an important part of keeping your family safe and healthy. Keeping track of allergies, past procedures and medications helps your physician provide you with better care and helps avoid medical mistakes. Medical Information You Need There are several types of information you will want to include when you begin your organizational process. For yourself and each family member, you will need a list of: b Allergies (include drug, food, seasonal and pet and animal allergies, and note whether the allergic reactions are life-threatening, requiring immediate treatment) b Current and past medical conditions (include chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes or heart problems, as well as ailments like chicken pox, strep throat, etc.) b Current list of prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins and supplements (include the name, dosage and the dosage instructions) b Health-screening results (for example, results of cholesterol or hearing tests) b Immunizations (include dates) b Insurance Information b Physician’s names, numbers and addresses b Past surgical history (note dates, reason for surgery, physician’s name and hospital information) b Women’s information (include date of first menstrual cycle, dates of last periods, pregnancy and birth information and dates)
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forms you may want to obtain b Advanced directive (this outlines your wishes if you cannot make medical decisions for yourself ) b Durable medical power of attorney (this appoints someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them for yourself ) parents should have b Consent to treat form (this allows other people like babysitters or relatives to obtain medical treatment for your child in case of an emergency) b Emergency information form for children with special health-care needs (this form helps parents transfer a child’s special medical information in case of emergency) Tools to Get You Organized Organizing all this information seems daunting, but there are tools that can help make it easier. If you like to do everything online, here are two websites where you can safely organize and store your medical information:
Mayo Clinic Health Manager. Create a profile for each of your family members that’s easy to update. Use the HealthVault feature to add information from labs and pharmacies. There are also tools that let you track things like your blood pressure, weight and cholesterol. Data is managed by Microsoft HealthVault, which uses data encryption and other security measures to keep your information safe. myMediConnect. According to this website, “my-
Creating a Family Health History
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, along with other medical organizations, recommends every family try to create a family health history. They recommend that families use holidays to discuss the family’s background together and start a family record that they can discuss with their physicians. A family health history is important because family members share genetic, behavioral and lifestyle characteristics that can make them more susceptible to diseases. Knowing that you are at risk can help you
work with your physician to develop a preventative health plan. The CDC and the surgeon general have put together some tools to help you get started, including: My Family Health Portrait. This online tool helps you collect and organize your family health-history information. Family Healthware. This webbased research tool helps determine your risk for six diseases: coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and colorectal, breast and ovarian cancer. For more information about creating a family health history or about these free online tools, visit cdc.gov/ features/familyhealthhistory/.
Great Smiles Breed Success MediConnect is a personal health service company that helps you create, store and instantly access your personal health-care records through a convenient and secure online portal.” They have a retrieval service that will not only retrieve your records, but will also contact your doctor and digitize your records. (passportmd.com) If you prefer hard copies, there are books and organizers available too. Here are two to try: Your Family Health Organizer: Record Parents’ and Kids’ Medical Information All in One Place, by Jodie Pappas. This three-ring binder helps you to organize your family’s information easily. There is a section for each family member and color-coded tabs to make it easier. The book is small enough to carry to appointments, and the binder allows you to remove and copy information to pass on to babysitters and relatives. There are also plastic zippered pockets that can be used for insurance cards or other items. The book has space for two parents and three children, and additional pages can be purchased for additional children. MedTrakker Universal Medical Organizer, published by Amber Bowden. This is an excellent organizer for adults. In addition to the space for medical information, there are several “managers” that are helpful, including a sleep manager, bloodpressure manager and exercise manager. There are also areas to help you manage your weight, including a daily food dairy and a weight record. As the medical world we live in develops new and better treatments and information, so does the amount of information generated by our medical care. Taking the time to organize your family’s medical information will save you time in the long run, and it could help keep you safe and improve your overall medical care.
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Straight Talk for Teens about AIDS HIV/AIDS cases in teens on the rise. By Darline Turner-Lee Is your teenager having sex? You may not want to believe it, and to your face, they may deny it, but data collected by the Travis County Department of Health and Human Services confirms Travis County teens are engaging in a wide range of sexual activities at younger ages. And the consequences of their activity is readily apparent. There are five documented cases of HIV/AIDS in teenagers younger than age 18 in Travis County for 2012. Compared with 2011, in which there were a total of six documented cases of HIV/AIDS for that age group for the entire year, this data represents a shocking trend. Moreover, the Department of Health and Human Services states the cases are the result Because adolescents engage of sexual transmission in behaviors that put them at and not from needle risk for many sexually transexposure or sharing. mitted diseases and have So, is your teenager high rates of many of these having sex? The answer diseases, routine testing for HIV and other common STDs may surprise you. Teenis recommended by the Cenagers today are engaging ters for Disease Control for in a wide variety of sexually active adolescents. sexual activities, including oral sex, anal sex Among Texas high school students surveyed in 2011: and sex with a variety of partners. However, 52 percent have had sexual when asked, many intercourse at least once teenagers deny having Only 54 percent of cursex because they are rently sexually active students not engaging in sexual used a condom the last time intercourse (penile/vagthey had sex inal penetration). Many 17 percent have had four or teenagers are under the more sex partners mistaken impression 7 percent had sexual that if they are not havintercourse for the first time ing sexual intercourse, before age 13 they are not having
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Katie Malinski’s Five Tips for Talking with Your Teenagers about Sex sex and, hence, are not at risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDS. Additionally, teenagers may not routinely be using condoms when they engage in sexual activities, putting them at increased risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection. How can parents talk frankly with their teenagers about sex when they may not feel comfortable talking about sex? How can parents speak with their teenagers about sex when they may not be OK with the fact that their teenagers are sexually active? “Don’t gear up for one big conversation,” says Katie Malinski, LCSW, a child-and-family therapist and parenting coach. “The best approach is to create a relationship with your teenagers where you have maybe 1,000 short conversations about sexual topics. For example, if you hear something on the radio such as ‘HIV/AIDS,’ start a short conversation with your teenager. Ask them if they know what HIV stands for or what it means to have AIDS. Aim for many conversations, many teachable moments.” Malinski suggests parents speak with their children as they feel comfortable and be willing to admit that they don’t know everything. “Your kids will respect this,” she says. She also recommends parents take a moment to think of an answer rather than just saying the first thing that comes to mind. Let teens know that you’ll get the information that they are looking for and will get back to them so that you can talk again later. “It’s really important that parents take a few moments and calm down so that they can be peaceful when speaking with their teenagers about sex. If you act all freaked out, your teen will act all freaked out,” Malinski says. “This has the potential to completely shut down communica-
B Don’t gear up for one big conversation. Create a relationship with your teenager in which you’ll be able to have thousands of short conversations. B Speak with your teens as you feel comfortable. B Take a few moments to get calm before talking about sex. If are uncomfortable talking about sex with your teen, your teen will be uncomfortable talking about sex with you and will seek information from other sources. B Take time to collect your thoughts and, if needed, to find answers. Don’t just say the first thing that comes in to your head. B Admit that you don’t know everything.
tion. As much as possible, you want to maintain a constant dialogue with your teenager. You want them to keep coming back to you with questions. If you act freaked out or they sense negativity, then your teenager is not likely to come back to you with questions and will seek information—correct or not—elsewhere.” It’s not always easy to talk about sex, especially with your children. It’s hard to see our teenaged children as sexual beings. But teenagers, with their adult-looking bodies, will have the same sexual urges you have. Without accurate information, without an available and receptive ear to listen and without a safe place to ask their questions, teenagers will attempt to navigate the complex maze that is sexuality and sexual expression on their own. Acting out their sexuality in ignorance cannot only have disappointing moral results, it can also be deadly.
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Moved your house recently? How’d it go? Now imagine moving 11 times in 10 years. That logistical nightmare would bring most of us to our knees. But in Lorie Marrero’s case, it was the perfect training ground for her future career as an organizing expert. It also taught her some invaluable basic truths of human behavior. “There are three ways clutter comes in to our lives: it is purchased, acquired or allowed,” she says. “Ultimately, we have to be responsible for what crosses the threshold into our homes and on to our calendars and task lists.” Figuring out how to avoid clutter and get organized began early for Marrero. At 10 years old, she read her mother’s copy of Heloise All Around the House. “I just wanted to learn to do things the best way. I’ve always liked that and found it motivating,” she says. That well-thumbed book by the iconic syndicated columnist now has pride of place on Marrero’s office bookshelf. Around the same time she was devouring Heloise’s household hints, the fourth-grade Marrero was also saving her allowance to buy a label maker. Adorable as that story may be to the rest of us, it prompts Marrero to explain that she’s not some lifelong obsessive neatnik; being organized has a purpose for her. About 12 years ago, Pete Marrero’s career (he’s in corporate HR) landed the family back in Lorie’s native Texas. She and Pete had met in Central Texas when Lorie was in college at Southwestern. Fast forward through getting married and those dizzying house moves, and the Marreros now had their two boys in school. They figured it was time for the family to put down roots in Austin. It was also time for Marrero to take charge of her own career and spread her entrepreneurial wings. Today, she’s a leader and pacesetter in the professional-organizing industry. And she certainly sets a fast pace. In 12 years, Marrero has started two businesses, the first being a traditional professional-organizing services company, which she operated in both Austin and San Antonio, and which she has handed off to new owners. Then, in 2006 came the innovative Clutter Diet. Now a flourishing online organizing company with thousands of members in 18 countries, it was conceived in a light-bulb moment when Marrero was flying back from a conference in late 2005. By the time her flight landed, she’d outlined a 20-page business plan. “As I got off the plane with my laptop at DFW, I said, ‘I’m buying clutterdiet.com right now.’ Finding out it was available was like a sign. So I bought it right there in the airport,” she says. A year later, she’d gone from a standing start to launch. And she’s never looked back. The Clutter Diet helps people “put their homes on a diet.” The program makes organizing expertise afford-
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able and accessible sign-off line on all her videos: “May you always be happy to anyone, anywhere. and grateful for having more than enough.” The story beBased on the idea of hind that simple yet powerful tagline goes back to a long Weight Watchers, with Skype conversation between Marrero and her brother, multimedia tutorials Steve, when he was serving in the United States Army in and easy weekly project Afghanistan in 2005. Steve recounted how the local kids “menu” plans, the site treasure every little thing. offers members imme“Something as simple as one coloring book or a piece diate access to a team of of candy means everything to them,” he had said. professional organizers Listening to her brother across those thousands of who offer personal admiles, Marrero reflected on the irony that in the develvice and coaching, with oped world, people have so much that they just don’t the ability to upload know what to do with it and often end up hiring experts photos to show organizers their spaces. like her to handle the abundance. As she wrote on her Marrero’s a realist and knows it’s impossible to totally blog, “That conversation with my brother is the exact avoid clutter in the real world. After all, none of us live reason that at the end of every weekly Clutter Video Tip our lives in the sterile, airbrushed homes we see in glossy on YouTube, I say the same tagline. The ‘problem’ of ads or on TV shows. What Marrero offers is help in conmanaging clutter is really a privilege to be grateful for.” trolling our clutter urges and modifying our habits. Just Talking of being grateful, two years ago, Marrero belike weight-loss programs. Hence, Clutter Diet. came the spokesperson and corporate partner of GoodWhich brings us back to the earlier revelation that will Industries International—“a match made in heaven,” Marrero’s not a neatnik. For her, being organized and she calls it. managing the clutter tidal wave have always been about “Not only does Goodwill help people to de-clutter making better use of her time. It’s about getting on with their homes, but they are helping the entire planet,” she the rest of your life, doing the things you want to be dosays. ing rather than wasting time hunting yet again for that Every year, Goodwill diverts more than 2 billion elusive set of keys, telephone number or school permispounds of clothing and household goods from landfills sion slip. to its stores. However, there’s more to Goodwill than the “I simply cannot stand wasting time,” she says. “I’m always looking for a shortcut.” She manages her own time with Outlook, using the calendar and task list. “I synchronize it with Google Calendar and my Android phone, using Toodledo Tips for Your Closet, Pantry and Laundry Room for the task-list synchronization,” she says. Her favorite shortcuts? “Finding duo1. Look for extra closet space vertically. There’s usually room to tasking opportunities.” add a shelf high up for less frequently used items. Hang up whatMarrero invented the ever you can to make room for more items on shelves. term, and defines “duo2. Use the back of your closet door. Think of it as another wall tasking” as “elegant pairs of space. There are many products made specifically for the door tasks that can be done simuland they’re often easy to install. taneously with no negative 3. Poor lighting in closets is an often-overlooked problem. It means effects.” We all know that you can’t see what really matches and can’t tell navy from black. multi-tasking doesn’t work, but duo-tasking does, Mar4. Use turntables in your pantry and even in your refrigerator to solve the problem of deep or crowded cabinets. rero says. Examples include the seemingly impossible task 5. Use baskets or bins on pantry shelves for more effective storof walking on your treadmill age. They group like items together and allow you to reach more easily for things in the back. Use the same idea in the refrigerator. while working on a laptop. As with so many of Marrero’s 6. Have a “lonely socks” basket to store single socks and match tips, she’s made a short Youthem up when the basket gets full or you find the mate. Tube video on duo-tasking, 7. What else is your laundry room used for? Recycling, pet care, as well as one about working maintenance items? Make sure each function has a zone of supplies. on the treadmill. She uses the same cheery
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stores. In 2011, 189,000 people earned a job Begin gathering with Goodwill’s items at least three help, thanks to weeks in advance. the employment, Create a family caljob training and endar, get a copy of other communitythe supplies list, shop based programs back-to-school sales and find out orientathe organization tion times. provides. For example, GoodCreate routines for morning, after school will Industries is and evening. Practice one of the largest one week before, and manufactures of be sure to agree on U.S. military unihomework times and forms and flags in screen-time rules for after school. Make the United States. a menu plan for To show her supthe first two weeks, port of Goodwill’s including breakfast manufacturing rotations. Do schoolfacilities, Marrero run test drives. recently switched Preparation is good, the manufacturing but when school starts, of her Simple Diviyou’ll most likely have sion Garment Orto make adjustments. Remember: However ganizers (a prodmuch you practice, uct she invented back to school will be that’s carried by more stressful than The Container you think! Store) to Goodwill in Houston. Poised and empathetic, Marrero has become increasingly in demand as a spokesperson for national brands, including Microsoft (for its Digital Spring Cleaning campaign), Staples and FedEx Office. The print media love her too. Ever read one of those glossy lifestyle magazines? Then there’s a good chance you’ve seen her pop up in magazines such as Family Circle, Better Homes & Gardens and Good Housekeeping, for which she also guest blogs. She’s also become a bestselling author with The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life. Her book was first released for the Amazon Kindle, where it reached No. 8 on the nonfiction bestseller list in January 2009 before being released in paperback a few months later. The process of getting her book on the Kindle illustrates two important things about Marrero. She is a big advocate of networking, so when she was looking for a contact at Amazon to propose an exclusive deal ahead of her print publication run, she turned to a friend in Seattle. Her friend came through with a name. Then it was up to Marrero to make the fateful call. This brings us to the second thing: fear. She’s had her fair share of nerve-wracking times in the past 12 years as she grew her business and mastered new skills. How does she cope? Is she fearless? Absolutely not, she admits. “I have fear all the time,” she says, adding that, to her,
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it’s not about being fearless. “It’s about having the fear and acting in spite of it. As entrepreneurs, we have to push through the fear every day.” In the world of professional organizing, back-toschool time is known as the second New Year. It’s a time of major transition in people’s lives, and Marrero is no exception. One of her sons is heading to college, so how will she cope? “Success leaves clues,” she says, quoting Tony Robbins. “I’ll be looking to others who’ve gone before me, and finding good checklists and guidelines. I don’t try to reinvent the wheel.” She’s also got back-to-school resolutions for her other son, who is becoming a high-school senior. “I’ll be helping him become more independent, teaching him to use the systems that adults use, like calendars,
contact databases and password keepers,” she says. Let’s hope the two young men appreciate the highly skilled advice they’re getting from one of the nation’s most respected professional organizers, who just happens to also be Mom.
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as the school year approaches, local superintendents zero in on the tough desicions and challenges facing their districts.
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like mother, like daughter “First let me say, I am like a sponge. I soak up advice from anyone I can get my hands on,” Dr. Kelly Crook says. “The reason I stayed in education so long is because everyone I have come across has been a great mentor. But my No. 1 mentor is my mother. She taught in Del Valle from 1965 to 1967 and only left when she delivered me. I like to tell people I have been walking the halls of Del Valle for a long time. She completed her master’s and Ph.D. after becoming a mother. Nobody modeled the importance of education more than my parents. Both came from poor, rural towns and it was education that got them where they are today.”
Dr. Kelly Crook, Superintendent, Del Valle ISD
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Del Valle ISD Dr. Kelly Crook shines as the district’s first female superintendent. The importance of a good education was emphasized early on and often in the Crook household. Dr. Kelly Crook’s mother, Shirley, is an educational consultant and her father, Herbert, a retired attorney. As the third daughter of four female siblings, the superintendent of Del Valle Independent School District also learned that there were no limits as to what a woman could achieve in her career and life. This steadfast belief became a reality when Del Valle ISD named Crook its first female superintendent in December 2011. Prior to achieving the highest position in the district, Crook served as assistant superintendent for finance
and operations, as director of accountability for Del Valle ISD and was a program specialist at the Texas Education Agency. As she celebrates 10 years with Del Valle ISD, Austin Woman magazine had the chance to visit with the native Austinite about her goals, passions and challenges. Austin Woman: Are there personal challenges for you in this position? Dr. Kelly Crook: I like to please people, solve problems and make everyone happy. But I have to make tough decisions and not everyone is going to be happy. One of the most difficult, for example, is whether to close our schools. We have the Formula 1 event coming to the track in our school district and security is a big issue. Many roads in the area are not yet finished. Closing school may put a burden on our families and impact our education program, but safety is our No. 1 concern for our children, so we will close our schools on Friday, Nov. 16, when Formula 1 opens.
AW: What are some of the primary issues facing Del Valle ISD? KC: Our unprecedented growth is the main concern. We are the last undeveloped frontier, with beautiful land and only 15 minutes from downtown Austin. Add in the toll road 130, and development is coming, which puts us in the spotlight. Having grown up in Austin, we all pine for the way it used to be, but rather than fight change, we should try to grow with it. Del Valle may not be the small town we remember, but it’s still the place people want to be. AW: How will the growth change the economic profile of Del Valle? KC: We still have the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged children of any school district; it was at 90-91 percent at the close of our school year. In the eyes of many of our neighbors, we are seen as that low-income district. I would assume that we will see some shifts in the next five years or so. What sets us apart, however, is that the people who work for Del Valle ISD don’t have
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Dr. Meria Joel Carstarphen, Superintendent, Austin ISD
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making the Grade that view. When people come to visit us and see not only the quality of staff and instruction, but our fantastic facilities, their impression changes. Once the spotlight is shone on us, we know people will be impressed. AW: How can parents get more involved in their children’s education? KC: The district has been working very hard at making parents feel welcome and letting them know we share the same goals: a good education and healthy, happy children who grow in to productive adults. The one thing I stress to all parents is modeling. They will tell me, “My child watches too much TV,” but how much does the parent watch? I suggest they turn off the electronics and read at home. Not just to their children, but for themselves. I also encourage them to come to the school and get to know us. When they know the bus drivers, the teachers, the principal, we can create a united front. I don’t have children of my own, but I feel like the 11,000 Del Valle students are mine. AW: In your first year, what has been your most positive contribution? KC: I don’t pretend for a minute that I have been solely responsible for any of our successes. The things I bring during a time of great change are my enthusiasm and willingness to work with everybody. Our board members are great and I have a strong relationship with each of them. I grew up with good debates and I welcome the board to challenge me. We all have our students as our first priority and if you put them first, you will always come up with the best solution. AW: What life lessons would you share with your students? KC: Here’s what I shared at our last graduation: Give every job you get everything you have. Put the needs of others before your own. Take care of your teeth. If someone had given me that advice back when I graduated, I would be a wealthy woman today. The expense of dental care was one of the biggest shocks of my life.
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Austin ISD Dr. Meria Carstarphen brings lessons of Alabama upbringing to Austin. Dr. Meria Joel Carstarphen is superintendent of the Austin Independent School District, responsible for an annual budget of $974 million, 12,000 employees and 86,000 pre-K through 12th-grade students in more than 120 schools. Born in Selma, AL—the town known for the landmark civil-rights victory in 1965—she grew up understanding that education is a
powerful agent for change. Beginning her career as a middle-school teacher in her hometown, Carstarphen went on to teach at the elementary level in Seville, Spain, and Caracas, Venezuela, before moving in to the administration side of the business. Her impressive educational achievements—earning a doctorate in administration, planning and social policy with a concentration in urban superintendency from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and master of education degrees from Auburn University and Harvard University—equal her professional accomplishments, which include leadership positions in school districts throughout the country and serving as an adjunct faculty member in the University of Texas at Austin’s Department of Educational That Administration. means that students
“Every child deserves a quality education. graduate with the
Austin Woman: Let’s academic skills they start with growing up need to be successful in Selma. Who were in college,” Dr. Meria some of your mentors Carstarphen says. “If as a young adult? they do not choose Dr. Meria Carstarto go to college imphen: It was really a mediately, they should combination of people. have the career I spent every day with skills to succeed in a people who fought for rapidly evolving and the simple right to vote. flat economy. It also While there was this means they have the huge national movedecision-making skills ment going on, people to be informed parin our town were reguticipants in a democlar folks, living day to racy. I believe that day. Growing up in that a quality education environment taught means that your zip me a lesson: When code and home-life individuals, young or experience do not deold, are educated about termine your access an issue—in this case, to those things.” civil rights—they literally can change their lives. Watching my father and mother raise a family in that environment while constantly reinforcing the value of a quality education inspired and motivated me to be where I am today. It is with that spirit that I do my work in Austin, and how I will do my work for children in education for the rest of my life. AW: Talk about some of the major issues in education today. MC: Our demographics are changing, not only in the state, but throughout our region and in Austin. For example, in AISD, two out of three students come
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making the Grade from economically disadvantaged families, one in three is an English-language learner and one in 10 is in special education. Just 10 years ago, these statistics were dramatically different. The district had a more homogenous school community. Now, there is a head-to-head clash between what is happening with funding for education at the state level and the needs of students who are coming in to a large, urban school district without the resources it needs to keep pace with how quickly things are moving. AW: What is the solution to these challenges? MC: We are looking at a lot of different things. The first step is to be brutally honest about the context in which we are working. As demographics have changed, we have to change our models. The country has more interest in choices, and parents want districts to offer a portfolio of options for academic and educational programs. The country’s educational system has been built on an agrarian system for more than 100 years, so it is difficult to change things quickly. There always is a battle about “When do we offer that choice?” and “How much choice can we afford?” We have to ask tough questions and remain focused on moving forward and reforming how we do business. School systems must keep up with a rapidly evolving economy and ever-changing technologies to serve the needs of all children. AW: What do you suggest for more parental involvement in education? MC: Parents are our partners and we welcome them to be involved with their children’s education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. In school districts across the country, most parents are involved at the beginning but become less involved when their children leave elementary school. Students really need social and emotional support during middle school and they need a seamless environment between home and school. Parents are an important part of their children’s academic and school experiences. We are piloting a parent university at Regan and LBJ high schools, where we teach parents about how to support their children and offer insights in to best practices from research about issues of empowerment. The goal is to have parents learn enough about the school community and its rituals and routines so they can help reinforce the right messages for students at home. AW: What advice or lessons would you share with Austin students? MC: Growing up in a town like Selma was life-altering. We were exposed to a lot of adult intensity at a very young age. The lesson I learned from the people I admire has been to really take the time to know what you believe—and stand for. I live by that lesson as a superintendent.
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Eanes ISD Dr. Nola Wellman helps deliver the best education for students and teachers. Dr. Nola Wellman has been at the helm of the Eanes Independent School District since 2004. For the past eight years, her leadership as superintendent has resulted in a continual rise in the state accountability ratings, including a clean sweep of exemplary ratings for all schools and the district in 2009 and 2010. With a fluctuating economy and legislative rulings that often challenge the well-being of many schools in Texas, Wellman is proud of her district’s stellar achievements. She chaired the Texas Center for Educational Research in 2009, currently serves on the legislative and executive committees of the Texas Association of School Administrators and on the executive committee of the University Interscholastic League. Taking a moment from her extremely intense schedule, Wellman shares her vision for education and the successes of Eanes ISD. Austin Woman: What would you say is the biggest issue facing Texas education? Dr. Nola Wellman: We are dealing with a testing system that the Eanes community is fairly in tune with; we all understand what is required of our students, and the support from home is tremendous. Where we struggle with the testing system is that it is not really functional for the individual student’s progress. It occurs only once a year and you receive the results much later, so it doesn’t help the instructional process. For example, being able to immediately say, “Let me try that again” in the classroom or during home studies is a learning process for the student. These tests are high stakes and a student’s passing a grade level and graduation, as well as a school and district’s ratings, are dependent on the results of a single test rather than a more comprehensive system of multiple points of performance. AW: What are the professional challenges in your highlevel position? NW: I would say finances and keeping our ability to have the robust, rich programs we know help all our students and the spectrum of their needs. Communicating what we need and how legislative rules and the economy impact our students and programs are very complex. When resources are reduced, programs that support students in learning are eliminated, causing some students to fall behind. When we are able to provide personal one-on-one support, we see their faces light up once they understand a concept.
AW: Explain your Partnership in Teacher Excellence Program. NW: We recognized that teachers continue to learn through their career; they are learners, as well as skilled teachers. Parents, of course, want the highest qualified teacher for their child, and a graduate degree can indicate that the teacher is continuing to learn and improve his or her skills. We created PTEP in 2006, and through donations from the community, have been able to support up to 50 Wise Words from Dr. nola percent of a teacher’s tuition Wellman to obtain a master’s degree. To date, 30 teachers have b Be honest. Be who you are. completed the program and we’re starting our sixth b Know your own interests. cohort this year. b Know what you
AW: How should parents are passionate about and that will get more involved in their lead you to lifetime children’s education? of fulfillment. NW: Knowing what is going on at the state level with regard to funding for public education, as well as communicating with elected officials at the state level, is critical to impacting public policy. More importantly, having a daily connection with their child, being involved in his activities and interests and knowing what is going on around his school. It’s interesting because students are much more comfortable with technology and that has created a family learning process. A parent will ask a question and her daughter will say, “I can find that out on the Internet.” Students are now bringing something to the table and that contributes to the whole environment of learning. AW: Who were your mentors, those who inspired your career path? NW: I was fortunate to have tremendous supervisors and professors in my master’s and doctorate programs. I may not have seen what was within me, but they encouraged me to go to the next level. That has been the driving force for me to now look at other individuals and wonder, “What do I see in them? How can I help cultivate that?” Do what others did for me. AW: What will be your legacy as superintendent? NW: Eanes ISD has always had a strong focus on academic programs and I have helped keep that focus. There are many ways to get distracted from your mission and we have deliberately made decisions to do or not do things that keep the focus on our mission. One thing I am most proud of is the caliber of people who are in Eanes: teachers and teacher leadership. I want my legacy to be the high-quality teachers who students remember their whole lives.
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male-dominated auto industry look as if she was born for the challenge. Julie Tereshchuck perfectly captured the “razor-sharp mind and glint in the eye” of Jo Anne Christian, the brilliant doyenne of Austin’s arts, culture, political and education scenes. The beauty and graciousness of Carla McDonald was reflected in her cover, which could have easily been mistaken for an issue of Town and Country, while Rochelle Rae welcomed 2011 with an optimistic smile in a stunning ice-blue gown. Getting sideswiped on her way to the first photo shoot didn’t stop the indomitable Foo Swasdee, who brushed off the serious and frightening accident, rescheduled and proceeded to show both her huge heart and culinary talents preparing and serving all the dishes for the shoot to the crew. Renaissance woman Terri Givens’ joy of life was reflected in her passions for her family, cooking, travel, academia and founding Take Back the Trail. 2010 to 2011 also saw two firsts for AW covers. July featured the youngest cover woman, Sarah Jarosz, who turned 20 in May 2011. Jarosz is the rising music prodigy and a student at the Berklee College of Music whose career continues on an upward trajectory. Jaston Williams and Joe Sears—the Tuna Christmas boys dressed as Aunt Pearl and Vera Carp—were the first and to date the only men AW has had on the cover. Writer Julie Tereshchuk recalled that “coming down the Driskill elevator with Jaston and Joe in full Aunt Pearl and Vera Carp was a treat. They were totally in character, and l swear for several hotel guests their chance encounters
By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne The ninth year of Austin Woman, which began during a time of economic uncertainty, represented something different for Publisher Melinda Garvey. “Normally during tough times, people hunker down to wait out the storm, but I saw it as an opportunity to plan and be creative,” she says. “I wanted to be first out of the gate when the storm passed and move forward. I wanted to expand rather than contract.” Thus, the ninth year for AW Media saw the launch of ATX Man, expanded events and additions to coverage and editorial, as well as more stylized covers. Reflecting optimism in tough times, as well as the ability to maximize and overcome obstacles and adversity were the inspiring stories of the cover women of year number nine. Their energy and positive spirit radiated from their photos. Lucia Athens, a recent transplant from Seattle, embraced Austin and Austin Woman with zest and high hopes for the future. Amy Corbin, who preferred to stay behind the scenes of C3, shone brightly holding her own in an industry populated by stars. Adept at handling huge egos, her story and that of the growth of Austin’s mammoth events promoters inspired readers with its “if you can dream, it you can do it” message. Bundle of energy and faith, Lisa Copeland made thriving in the
with those two never-shy ladies was the highlight of their trip. When we got up in to the Victoria room’s mezzanine, Vera immediately knelt down in front of that stained-glass mirror to say a prayer. Hilarious! I thought I’d laughed a lot during the interview but the photo shoot was even better.” The ninth year of Austin Woman also saw the departure of Editor Mary Anne Connolly. After a tenure of six years, Connolly was synonymous with Austin Woman, having featured innumerable amazing women and their inspiring stories. For Connolly, the story of Gigi Bryant was one of incredible heroism and the perfect culmination of her tenure at the magazine. “Gigi Bryant’s cover story and shoot really made my 72nd and final issue feel like perfect completion,” Connolly says. “Truly one of the most inspiring and strongest women I have ever met. We were blessed to have her share her incredible story and her faith.” March 2011 featured a rising star: beautiful singersongwriter Kat Edmonson in an equally beautiful stylized photo. The flirty glint in Edmonson’s eye and slight smirk as she lounged atop a flotaki beside a vintage record player, sipping a martini was a hint of what was to come in the cover story. The ’50s-inspired shoot showcased not only Edmonson’s love of retro fashion, but also her passion for cooking and music. Her talent, determination, self-discipline, distinctive voice and musical style had garnered national notice, and her first self-produced CD, Take to the Sky, received rave
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reviews and opened the door for Edmonson to open for the likes of Boz Skaggs, Smokey Robinson and Lyle Lovett. She was on her way in 2011, and had strong aspirations, high hopes and pressing goals, including producing her next CD. Fast forward to July 2012. Edmonson is back in Austin at the Moody Theater for a taping of Austin City Limits. She took the stage in a fetching red dress and her signature pixie haircut. As her powerful voice filled the room, any thoughts about her diminutive size were put at bay. The hometown audience enthusiastically applauded, especially for Lucky and I’m Not in Love. “I had a lot of nervous excitement,” she says. “I had watched the show for so long and to be invited to perform at ACL, it felt like being a part of history. The entire band knew what it meant to be on the show and we were all so excited. I found myself almost speechless on the stage because I couldn’t believe I was really there.” Currently on tour with Shawn Colvin, Edmonson calls New York City home but keeps a place in Austin. As well as a change in residence, Edmonson has added top-notch management and PR pros to her team, which has made all of the difference in the promotion of her new CD, Way Down Low. Released in the spring of 2012, her sophomore CD was engineered by Grammy Award-winning Al Schmitt and produced by Edmonson, Schmitt and bassist Danton Boller. The release features her work as a songwriter full of not only vocal inflection, but also personal introspection. Favorable reviews have come from impressive publications, including the New York Times and the Boston Globe. Her appearances on the Tonight Show and NPR have introduced her to new audiences nationwide. Edmonson’s passions for music, life, fashion and food remain intact. Her journey from March 2011 to July 2012 represents a self-affirming shift,
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a knowing that she is where she belongs and is headed in the right direction. “I have great respect for what I am doing,” she says. “I have always had my sights set high and I know more opportunities are coming my way. It is really exciting. Since my cover story in AW, I am
even more optimistic and I am happy as ever. I truly believe that the sky is the limit.” Optimism, high hopes, setting the bar high and seeking opportunity to grow. For a diminutive singer with a powerful voice and Austin Woman magazine, in year nine, the sky was the limit.
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tive Editor and longtime AW contributing writer Deborah Hamilton-Lynne assumed the position of executive editor of both publications. The task of redesigning both editorial and art fell to Hamilton-Lynne and new Art Director Victoria Millner. The September 2011 issue debuted with a nod to both its roots and branches. The mission of the magazine—providing the most upto-date and relevant content for and about Austin women—remained the same. Selection of the cover women was built on the long line of predecessors, featuring the most interesting, involved and intriguing women in Austin. The logo saw its third incarnation. The contents and design sported a new look, morphing in to redesigned departments and sections with a fresh look, giving a nod to national publications. Beautiful singer-songwriter Sahara Smith graced the September cover and entertained at the ninth-annual anniversary event. Texas Book Festival Executive Director Heidi Marquez Smith regaled us with her enthusiasm for all things literary and tales of her time spent in the Bush White House. Lynn Meredith graciously shared a look at her home atop the Four Seasons, as well as wisdom on dedication to her family and the city she loves. Donna Berber taught us how dedication to a cause brings about real and lasting change on a worldwide level through her Glimmer of Hope
By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne Pauline Kezer once said, “Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach for new heights.” Such was the 10th year of Austin Woman magazine and AW Media. The launch of ATX Man in June 2011 was quickly followed by a redesign of Austin Woman, debuting in September 2011. With AW serving as an entrepreneurial launch pad, longtime Editor Mary Anne Connolly and Art Director Ketan Patel left to form their own communications and consulting ventures. For Publisher Melinda Garvey, 2012 felt like a whirlwind as she stepped back from her full-time role as AW Media publisher to stretch her entrepreneurial muscle, accepting the prestigious appointment of Entrepreneur-inResidence at the Kelleher Center of the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. The one-year appointment began Sept. 1, 2011. Christopher Garvey, Melinda’s spouse, was integral in the planning and founding of ATX Man and expanded his duties serving as co-publisher of both publications, as well as expanding the marketing and public relations reach of AW Media. Continuity accompanied change as ATX Man Execu-
Foundation. Mardy Chen amazed us with her unbelievable concentration and strength, providing some of the most incredible photos ever to grace the pages of AW. Suzi Sosa stimulated us mentally while encouraging the entrepreneur in all of us. Laura Huffman gamely posed on a director’s chair after walking barefoot into Barton Creek. Courtney Sanchez inspired us with her story of survival and her magnificent voice. Ruth Pennebaker reminded us that life is too short not to appreciate the humor and irony in the inevitable changes that come as we age. Bridget Dunlap, described as a force of nature, invited us to her hip Rainey Street kingdom, where she reigns supreme. Lorie Marrero provided the incentive and the means for making a significant change—clearing the clutter from our lives and our homes—and doing it with a smile. The story of the February 2012 cover woman, Nina Godiwalla, was the stuff of movies. Young, ambitious and naive woman goes to New York for a fairytale internship; learns the realities of the “good old boy” culture of Wall Street; secures a job at Morgan Stanley (one of the most highly coveted firms); chooses to leave it all behind to start a consulting firm focused on teaching diversity, inclusion and leadership principles; writes Suits, a bestseller that the New York Times described as The Devil Wears Prada of investment banking. Her honest tome encouraged every woman who ever
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I wake up every morning with the great desire to live joyfully. Alexandra Stoddard
I wake up every morning with the great desire to live joyfully. Alexandra Stoddard
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. Kahil Gibran
I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself. Maya Angelou
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A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous. Coco Chanel
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found herself making a devil’s bargain for career advancement to think again. Catching up with Godiwalla in July 2012, AW found her awaiting the impending birth of her second child, due in three weeks. Although she had kept her home in Austin, she and her husband, who both remain passionate about their growing careers, rented a home in Houston to be near family, which will provide the much-needed support for her growing brood after the birth. In the six months that passed since our interview, her career continues to grow. Godiwalla found herself in demand as a keynote speaker at conferences, traveling non-stop, presenting workshops on diversity training and inclusion, as well as leadership training. She was invited to join a select advisory board to the White House focusing on stress management, leadership issues, diversity and broader government organizations, initiatives and involvement in these areas. Godiwalla also served on an invitation-only think tank, Women and the Economy, sponsored by the Wall Street Journal and comprised of 200 women, leaders from the fields of business, politics, nonprofits and even film. This group comes together annually to design strategies and tactics to help women succeed and contribute to the economy. The results are published with the recommendations of the group to be used as a guidebook for women and corporations throughout the world. In October 2012, Godiwalla will be inducted in to the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, an honor she will share with former AW cover women Susan Combs, Liz Carpenter, Wilhelmina Delco, Jody Conradt, Lady Bird Johnson, Karen Hughes, Teresa Long and Sarah Weddington, as well as former First Lady Barbara Bush and Justice Sandra Day
O’Connor—impressive company to say the least. For Godiwalla, evolving and adjusting is the key to balance and to creating a successful life. “One thing I have learned is that you can’t fight change,” she says. “I have to let things evolve in a way that is natural and I think that is the key to success. It is great to know that something I am so passionate about is so relevant in the marketplace and that I can adjust personally to make it all work.” As we close the last issue of our 10th year in anticipation of our 10th-anniversary celebration, things at AW Media are busier than ever. Looking back at the 120 amazing women who have graced our covers, we see the roots upon which we will build for the next 10 years. As we branch out to stretch and grow, we look forward to pro-
Nina Godiwalla viding relevant and inspiring content, evolving and adjusting to keep the magazines fresh and finding the women who epitomize the vision of the founders of Austin Woman magazine who took that leap of faith with Amy Simmons smiling from the first cover in September 2002.
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Robert Campbell demand. Don’t be misled; you won’t find him fist pumping or spray tanning. And if you think his music collection is big, you should see his…dog, a 50-pound chocolate pit bull-Labrador mix. Campbell claims she is the only girl he needs. Sarcastic as he may be, he certainly won’t settle for a woman who is anything less than “intelligent, educated and independent.” Having played trumpet for 12 years, music seems to be part of Campbell’s genetic makeup. He hopes to get involved with production management for a music venue, a major reason he moved to the Live Music Capital of the World. In the meantime, Campbell continues doing what he loves: DJing, cycling the city, making videos and bartending at two of the best Mexican restaurants in town, Takoba and Papi Tino’s. Stop by some time. He’ll gladly serve you a mezcarita or a michelada, talk music or the latest happenings, and without a doubt, lure you in with his playful appeal. -Molly McManus
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From first impressions, DJ 86 is mysterious, secretive and alluring. His long hair flows behind him as he selects songs that feed your soul. You find yourself intoxicated with his musical temptations. Trapped in his playlist, your heart grows heavy and your body becomes light. The rhythm takes hold and you wonder why you can’t… stop…dancing. The reality of the matter is that behind this façade, DJ 86 is intelligent, genuine and extremely goofy. Otherwise known to family and friends as Robert Campbell, this melodic man grew up in Los Angeles and Portland, OR, moving to Austin from Seattle, relatively new to the scene. Campbell has DJed throughout town, always looking for gigs that will allow him to spin his one true love: ’90s hip-hop. “I could spin Biggie all day,” laughs Campbell. A bit controversial to his West Coast roots, no? With a music collection spanning 100,000-plus songs, Campbell plays a wide variety of music, often electronic or house music by popular
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Get Your Flirt On Six flirting must-haves. By Eric J. Leech It doesn’t matter if you’re single or attached; flirting can be a rewarding and fun tool. Many women assume that relationship opportunities come by way of asserting beauty, intelligence and confidence whenever an attractive guy is nearby. What studies actually suggest is a woman’s willingness to flirt and do it effectively is what ultimately persuades any man to make a move, and this includes getting your husband to reacquaint himself with foreplay. Today, amidst recent surveys that claim U.S. women are the least coquettish in the world, we welcome you to achieve more of what you want simply by getting your game on with these six flirting must-haves. Just Smile Whether you are looking for a date or the choicest cut of ham at the deli, a broad smile will open all sorts of doors. People are naturally drawn to confident, beautiful women, but they are particularly encouraged by women who welcome them with a warm, inviting smile. A grin will make almost any woman more approachable, regardless of your physical attractiveness. Studies suggest a smile can add beauty points to your appearance, making it one of the cheapest cosmetic beauty treatments around. Jeepers Peepers People like to be acknowledged, and establishing eye contact gives people the recognition they desire. When it comes to first impressions, research suggests engaging your eyes will instantly make you appear more confident, stable, attractive and likeable. However, there is much more to this phenomenon. The locking of eyes is
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one of the defining moments of infatuation for many couples. Studies suggest the simple act of meeting with a guy’s glance can be enough to promote an oxytocin flood within his brain, initiating a buzz of exhilaration worthy of chocolate, nicotine or even heroine. Elbow Room Those who are shy must rely on their flirtation techniques to bring the interested men to them. Often, demure women feel most comfortable in groups. However, you must allow some distance between you and your gal pals, as this is what will make you more approachable. It is hard enough for a guy to walk up to a woman he doesn’t know without the intimidation factor of having a studio audience surrounding him. Stop, Drop and Flirt The old saying tells us to stop and smell the roses, but singles will fare best when they stop and get their flirt on. The world has become such a detail-oriented place. Women need to schedule a time for just about anything and everything they do, including working, eating, playing, relaxing and getting their freak on. Women are so intent on maintaining this path, they often forget that getting there
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should be half the fun. In other words, no matter where you are or what you’re doing, keep your eyes and ears open, your head up and a smile on your face. You can’t schedule love; you’ve got to be ready for it at all times. Extinction of the Flirtaciousauras Flirtation is nature’s way to remind us that we are social, sexual beings. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a little playful exchange, provided you can do it responsibly and know where to draw the line. The key to flirting for those who are currently attached is not so much hindering this natural instinct, but remembering to keep it up with your existing, long-term partner. Flirting is a fun experience associated with feelings of forbidden lust and passion, two key ingredients in every romance novel. However, it should also become a permanent part of your mature relationship. If you haven’t flashed that come-hither stare at your partner for a while, why not take it out for a spin tonight? Natural Instinct Studies suggest most guys have a difficult time discerning between a friendly gesture and a sexually driven flirt, so why fret about the difference? There are all kinds of techniques that can be used to successfully get a guy’s attention. However, the most important points are to remain approachable, give yourself some room to be noticed and surrender to your natural (animal) instincts.
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The Truth About Tailgating Hard, cold facts about the most masculine bonding ritual. By JB Hager / Photo by Rudy Arocha If I had a dollar for every guy I’ve ever known who’s said, “I’m going to tailgate forever. I’m never going to outgrow this or have a woman tell me I can’t do this anymore.” Sure, pal, sure you will. You probably know somebody who has uttered those exact same words, or perhaps you are married to that guy. With the football season about to kick off, that guy is getting primed for the season. Texas fans take their tailgating quite seriously. For every fan inside the stadium, there are two others outside the stadium with no intention of setting foot inside. In their minds, tailgating is never going to end. Never. I saw my friends in college living out their tailgating dreams 25 years ago. They had it all: the big tents, TVs, misters and uniforms. Yes, they had uniforms. Typically, a home game was themed. Sometimes it was disco, jersey day, white trash or Barnum-&-Bailey themed. They would tow a barbecue pit out there that was so massive it resembled a refinery in Pasadena, TX. They would brag about the garage-sale sofas they acquired or the fact that they had hired a DJ to spin the hot wax (it literally was vinyl back then). The true sign of tailgating royalty was a rented porta potty. “If you want to make hot chicks talk to you, rent a potty. Even hot chicks gotta go at some point,” they exclaimed. Eventually, the ’90s rolled around and they got a website to “take care of their sponsors,” they said. I don’t recall them ever officially getting a sponsor, but they had secured a place on the World Wide Web, attracting eight unique visitors a day, coincidentally the number of people in their tailgating team. Now tailgating can be really fun, if you enjoy: b Moving all your gear into a parking space on Friday at 5 p.m. and guarding it for 24 hours. b Drinking warm beer on 120-degree asphalt. b Waiting in long lines to go to the bathroom (unless
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The true sign of tailgating royalty was a rented porta potty. “If you want to make hot chicks talk to you, rent a potty. Even hot chicks gotta go at some point,” they exclaimed. you rented a porta potty). b Eating random charred meats from Fiesta. b Getting in fights with visiting fans. b Treating sunburns. b As the evening progresses, moving on to fighting Texas fans who have also become bored with fighting visiting fans. b Calling all your credit-card companies because you’ve lost another wallet. b Arguing with your spouse about how much you’ve had to drink. b Losing power with two minutes left in a tie game. b Fighting with your tailgating friends because you’ve grown bored with fighting visiting fans and Texas fans. b Passing out on the asphalt. Eventually, my friends from college who said they would NEVER quit tailgating finally called it quits. There’s a cycle to it. They get married and she’ll be a trooper for a handful of years. Just like when we were all kids, girls mature faster than boys. The same is true after we become adults: Women mature faster than young
men, if the men ever mature at all. You start having babies and things change. For some weird reason, babies just don’t enjoy tailgating. When Baby’s not happy, Mama’s not happy. When Mama’s not happy, nobody’s happy and something’s got to change. The reason I bring all this up is not to criticize my friends from back in the day. They gave it a hell of an effort and sure had a lot of fun. It lasted about 15 years, which is probably the average life span of a tailgating group. I bring this up because I have a friend that is 30 years old who keeps telling me that his tailgating boys will never quit. “This is our thing. We’ll do this forever. We’re invincible,” he says. Sure you will, pal, sure you will. I suggested a new name for his tailgating group. “Why don’t you call yourselves the Romans or the Dinosaurs?” I said. He didn’t laugh. JB Hager can be heard as part of the JB and Sandy Morning Show on Mix 94.7 Austin weekdays 6 to 10 a.m.
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Organizing Your Finances The best way to maximize your resources. By Susan Lahey Oh, for the days when you kept your money under the mattress. These days, the word “finances” covers so many things. Besides checking accounts and investments, there are insurance policies, retirement plans, school funds, loans, credit cards and more. How do you keep track of it all? According to Shabana Shiliwala, an Austin independent financial advisor with 10 years of experience and a blog entitled The Financial Sort, you begin by asking one question: What’s the most important thing you want your money to do? When you have the answer to that question, everything else follows. What’s the first step to organizing your finances? “My first job as a financial advisor is to help people who tend to be overwhelmed by their finances detangle everything and focus on what they really need to work on,” Shiliwala says. Pick one day It might be that they’re a month to getting married and merging their finances, having a baby, pay bills. moving, changing jobs. People Choose what need to identify what their day each year most important goals are. For a lot of women, the most you’re going important thing they want to to tackle other do is create security, assurance that they’ll be financially chores like solvent in the future. reviewing your “So we focus on a retireinvestments or ment account and an emerfund,” Shiliwala says. spending and gency “Sometimes they just want to ordering new be out of debt. It’s like taking trip: Before you can find the credit reports. away, you have to know where you’re trying to go.” Once you know the goals, what practical steps do you take? First, Shiliwala has clients assess their income versus expenses: What’s coming in versus
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what’s going out. Next, she has them create a networth statement: What they owe on mortgages and loans versus what they own in terms of property, investment accounts and the like. The difference between the two is their net worth. Finally, they look at how to alter their spending by putting their top priorities, such as savings or debt reduction, first and building a spending plan based on that goal. Shiliwala avoids the word “budget” because it has so many negative connotations. How far back should you go in creating your financial-organization plan? A net-worth statement should reflect the current situation, today, Shiliwala says. But spending should go back at least three to six months. After all, some payments, like insurance, only come up a couple times a year. If you examine spending without that, it throws the numbers off. Should people use software, online programs or paper to keep track of their finances? The method people use to manage their finances totally depends on what they’re comfortable with. “Whether you use software or an online tool to organize your finances depends on whether you find those things helpful for other parts of your life,” Shiliwala says. “If you find that learning to use the software program is a barrier, you shouldn’t use it.” Instead, she says, pare down your finances to only
a few accounts and use a calendar to plot your financial plan. Pick one day a month to pay bills. Choose what day each year you’re going to tackle other chores like reviewing your investments or spendShabana Shiliwala is an ing and ordering new Austin independent financredit reports. cial advisor and blogger for Technology, for thefinancialsort.com. people who like to use it, can keep track of your accounts and give you reports, charts and calculators to make managing your finances easier. But there is a danger for many people, Shiliwala says, in that we tend to skim online content. So people receiving bills, alerts and notifications online might be less attentive to those forms of communication than they would a letter. The important thing is to use the organization method for filing—whether paper or electronic—that fits with your life and that you will actually use. It is very common for people to sit down and create a grand plan to manage their finances that disappears in to the vortex of New Year’s resolutions and unfulfilled dreams. The bottom line: Pick an organization strategy that fits your life. Then follow it.
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Playing to Win One hundred days to a winning transformation for single moms. By Meng Qi, Photo by Rudy Arocha They say behind every great champion is a great coach, and Honorée Corder wants to be just that for you. As the mastermind, visionary and CEO behind Honorée Enterprises, she shares her coaching expertise through her 100-Day Transformation programs, private coaching sessions, speaking engagements and book publications. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Corder had completed a few stints in the corporate world. Remembering an old adage from her father—“If you’re working for someone, somebody’s going to get rich, and it’s probably not you!”—she decided it was time to strike out on her own. Her first business, Shaklee Corporation, became so successful that she eventually got her own business coach to help it grow. It was that pilot coaching program that changed her life. She was so inspired by her own experience that she decided to translate the business skills she’d used to run Shaklee to become a coach herself. Corder started her coaching business in Honolulu, where she was living with her now ex-husband and her daughter. Having been given the advice to make a dream list of clients and start her coaching with them, Corder decided to do just that. She called the 10 people from her dream list, the ones who made her teeth chatter, and asked them the tough question, “You wouldn’t want to coach with me, would you?” To her surprise, the first six she called said yes, and she found herself booked to capacity. However, being the conscientious businesswoman she is,
Entrepreneurial life Corder wasn’t willing to charge for her services until she could prove to her clients and, perhaps more importantly, to herself, that she could be the truly excellent coach she wanted to be. “In the beginning, it was work-for-food coaching,” Corder says with a laugh. “We would go to lunch and I would say, ‘You pay for lunch and I’ll do the coaching, and we’ll see if the skills [from my last business] will translate to this business.’ And within three months, they all became my paid clients.” Almost 14 years later, Corder has come far from her work-forfood days and now runs several successful programs within Honorée Enterprises. One of them is the Single Mom Transformation program, which focuses on helping single moms not only manage but also triumph through difficult periods in their lives. The idea for the Single Mom program hit Corder when she was watching an Oprah makeover show in which the contestant for the makeover was a single mom who Oprah introduced as a “schlumpadinka,” almost as a default of her singlemom status. That’s when Corder realized that single moms are too often seen as victims, perceived as only schlepping around in baggy sweats and taking care of everyone but themselves. “But then I looked at myself and I thought, well, I’m a single mom and I’m all kinds of fabulous. And humble too, of course,” she says, displaying some of her
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signature sarcastic humor, a trait that many of her clients and audiences especially appreciate. All joking aside, that’s the moment that Corder’s The Successful Single Mom book and the Single Mom Transformation program was born. At the advice of her then fiancé (now husband), Corder decided to write and design her Single Mom program from the perspective of a coach, using her straightforward and empowering approach to help single moms create more structure and intention throughout their day and achieve what Corder calls time maximization. “I think the word ‘balance’ is a lie,” she explains.
“There are times when we’re more work-focused, times when we’re more family-focused and times when we’re more self-focused. But I work with my clients to help them figure out what the big rocks are. I don’t think everything gets attention every day, but if you have awareness of the things that are most important, then you think about that before you plan something…and nothing completely falls through the cracks.” After The Successful Single Mom book, Corder decided to work on two more: The Successful Single Mom Gets Rich! and The Successful Single Mom Cooks!. At that point, she thought she was ready to put the Single Mom program on hiatus and return to coaching in the corporate world. But as she watched the book sales on her The Successful Single Mom books go up, and as her mailbox, Facebook and Twitter accounts flooded with questions from single moms seeking her help, Corder realized more opportunities with single moms still existed. Today, her Single Mom program is going strong, and she has two more books in the works. Corder charges $300 for her Single Mom Transformation program, which offers eight group coaching sessions led by one of her certified facilitators. She purposefully keeps her prices low so she can reach women from all socio-economic levels. In her 100-Day Transformation program, Corder not only stresses success in careers, but she also empowers single moms to find romantic success. It turns out, there’s one important factor that applies across the board. “I think the most important thing for single moms is to understand their true worth,” she says. “I would say that success in anything, personal or professional, comes down to how you feel about yourself. When you can feel great about yourself, you make different decisions than when you don’t.” For Corder, finding a great relationship, like a great career, comes from thinking that you’re the best at what you do and who you are, and making sure to then become it. Corder attributes this approach to her own success in attracting her current husband, who she describes as terrific and unbelievably amazing. Together, they live in Austin with her daughter, who Corder says is the most important person in her life. For Corder, a fulfilling life is “to discover your purpose and live it unapologetically,” and it seems that she is doing just that. What’s her secret? “To own your greatness,” she says. “To me, that means playing to win instead of playing not to lose. The only people who knock it out of the park are the people who are really trying to. Whatever your spirit truly tells you to do in your life, go ahead and do that.” To learn more about Honorée Enterprises, visit coachhonoree.com.
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Half the Fun Getting organized always carries a whiff of excitement for me. I suppose that’s natural for a professional organizer, but I felt that way even as a child, when the prospect of shopping for school supplies thrilled me. Who can resist the inherent promise of a fresh notebook at the start of the school year when all things are possible—even straight As? I find setting my goal is the most important step to getting organized. Begin with the end in mind, as Stephen Covey instructs us. Clarity of purpose is essential and can answer many questions along the way, as well as keep me motivated. Making a list, or lists, as the case may be, comes next. I typically grab whatever paper or pad is handy to start scribbling. I love to use colored pens and often doodle as I’m thinking and planning. True confession: I occasionally include an item I’ve already completed just so I can have the satisfaction of crossing it off. I feel it helps me gain momentum. I know I’m rolling on a project when I have a theme. So many creative ideas flow from having a theme. If I’m planning a party, choosing a Hawaiian theme will prompt ideas for invitations, decorations and refreshments. If I’m redecorating a room, I might choose a country look or a more formal appearance. My choice will depend on my purpose for that space. Either way, my theme will help me choose furniture, curtains, rugs and finishing touches. Choosing a theme becomes the organizing principle around which I create. For some projects, I need to clear a workspace. Clearing out an old project and any stagnant remnants gets the energy moving and creative juices flowing. Physical
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clutter and mental clutter are not two distinct types of clutter; they are related. When I eliminate physical clutter, my mind becomes clearer. When my mind is clear, I don’t tend to accumulate clutter. Sometimes I need to start with this step, as I cannot even begin to think about a new project until I clear away distractions. Once I’ve cleared a space, I gather my materials. If I’m cooking, I’ll line up the ingredients on the counter before getting out mixing bowls and measuring utensils. If I’m starting a new knitting project, I have fun shopping for yarn, feeling the various textures, trying different color combinations. It’s all in the anticipation. I once got so caught up in playing with yarn for my afghan project that, at first, I didn’t notice another customer trying to reach the display rack. I apologized, saying, “Sometimes I get compulsive about choosing yarn for my projects.” She absolved me of my transgression, saying, “I believe compulsiveness is greatly underrated.” Getting organized may require a measure of compulsiveness. By this point, I’ve crossed the line from getting organized to being well on my way to achieving my goal. Getting organized is no drudgery to me. It’s half the fun of getting there. Professional organizer, ontherecordorganizing.com.
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