Beautiful & dauntless Issue 14

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BEAUTIFUL February 2018 Issue 14

Valentine Healthy & Sweet Treats

Ms. Beautiful

Logan Rutherford

LoveU

Being You Works

#TheBeautyREVOLUTION 1


letter from the EDITOR

Hello

BEAUTIFUL & DAUNTLESS,

Happy February!!

As the month of love begins, I hope you find yourself in great relationships. Good relation with yourself, your family, friends, partners and the like. Nowadays love can be such a touchy subject. We love love, we hate it. We can’t stand it but cannot live without it. Believe me when I say I have been on the roller coaster of love in almost every way that you can be. I have been broken beyond repair, claiming that I will never love again (and wanting nothing to do with the “L” word). I have also been on the opposite end of the scale. I have been so in love that every care in the world has just melted away. If there is one thing I have learned from love is that, just like life, love has its seasons. There will be extremely high seasons of love in your life and there will be low seasons. Have hope in knowing that the low seasons do not last forever. Enjoy the high points to the fullest and savor each moment that you are given of love. Wherever you fall on this roller coaster of love this month, remember this, I love you so much and created this issue just for you. Happy Valentine’s Day! XOXO,

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Photography by K Kalista 3


ABOUT BEAUTIFUL Beautiful magazine has always been a dream of mine, something that I knew would come eventually, I just cannot believe it is already here. Beautiful is a collection of art and illustrations, depicting inner and outer beauty. It is stories, it is real, it is life, it is pictures and it is just pure beauty. Beautiful is fashion, health, beauty tips, encouragement, life, art and truth. Beautiful is about you, your story, your life, your love, your pain and your fears. Beautiful is about us, our stories, our journeys, adventures and our moments of life that have been crafted specially to share with you. I want you, the reader, to feel safe reading Beautiful. I want you to feel like you are a part of the stories, the adventures and the passion that each one of the editors, writers and photographers bring to you. I want you to feel empowered, encouraged and excited about your beautiful journey in this life. Most of all, I want Beautiful to be the spark that makes a change in your life. Not a change for good or a change for the better, but a change for the BEST! Anytime you feel encouraged or have questions or just want to share something with the Beautiful team, shoot us an email at bringingbeautifulback@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you. Share Beautiful with those that need a little extra beauty in their life. Life is beautiful. You are beautiful. That is what Beautiful is all about. www.bringingbeautifulback.com @bringingbeautifulback

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10 Feature Story Being You Works 18 Momma’s Kitchen Valentine Sweet & Healthy 24 Fashion Secrets Beautiful Revolution 26 Beauty Secrets Spreading the Revolution 36 Ms. Beautiful February 2018 Logan Rutherford 42 Dauntless

Photo by Brianna Downey

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Meet the Beautiful CREATORS

Editor in Chief

Photograph by K Kalista

IG @karissaluvhagemeister FB: Karissa Hagemeister

Karissa Hagemeister is on a life long journey in the pursuit of love, beauty and truth. Not only does she want to discover these things for herself but she desires to share them with anyone willing to watch and listen. Beautiful & Dauntless was birthed out of this desire. She enjoys modeling, acting and singing. She has her own fashion line and partners her business with a jewelry line, Chloe + Isabel. In July of 2016, Karissa published her first book. Her future plans are to revamp the fashion & entertainment industry with the love, truth and beauty through both her fashion business and Beautiful & Dauntless magazine.

KARISSA HAGEMEISTER Assistant Editor Jackie Cullum, 26, and is a wife, mom, and Chairperson for the Missions Committee at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Leo University and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Southeastern University. She plans on using her degrees in the missions field oversees. Her passion is for children and she wants to work with orphans by planting orphanages to help get children off the streets and providing them with an education so that they can have a brighter future.

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FashionEditor Arnette German is a native of Mt. Pleasant, SC. She took her leap of faith and finally decided to yield to her passion for fashion by enrolling in the online Graduate Program of Fashion Journalism at Academy Art University in San Francisco, CA. No stranger to the stage, Arnette is a member of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in Sarasota, FL. Presently calling Bradenton, FL home, spends her free time either volunteering at her local church and/or spending time with friends and family, especially her best friend, affectionately referred to as by her 7 year old niece-Jaya Yvlene Kistia German. A foodie and a lover of nature and the arts-if she is not fishing, frequenting thrift stores/boutiques along w/other everyday joys‌Zumba being an added one, life is definitely in some shape and/or form and fashion being lived to the fullest.

ARNETTE GERMAN CREATIVES: Photographers: Josiah Richwine KKalista Photography Ashley Henricks Brianna Downey

Special Topics Photographer Editors Creative Photographer Beautiful Designs Photographer Special Guest Photographer

Layout Designers: Sara Robillard

Design Editor

Xiomara Montalvo

Story Layout & Graphics Designer

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Momma’s Kitchen

Valentine

Sweet TRE Healthy Treats & Good Eats for your Valentine’s Sweet: * GF Brownies for Lovers

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Gluten Free B for Love Ingredients: 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted 1 cup coconut palm sugar 3 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup gluten free flour Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray. In a food processor, place the avocado flesh, coconut oil and sugar. Blend until smooth. In a large bowl, mix the eggs, va-

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nilla, and freshly processed avocado mixture, Whisk to combine well. Add the cocoa powder, baking soda, salt and gluten free flour. Press the batter into the prepared pan. Place the pan in the center of the preheated oven and bake. In about 20 minutes, insert a toothpick into the middle and when it comes out with a few moist crumbs attached it is complete. It is best not to overbake. Remove and allow to cool in the pan. After 10 minutes, the pan can be put in the refrigerator. 21


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The Beauty Revolution is a key component for women to find the confidence that they need, to believe in themselves and make great movement and momentum on this earth. Just this past month, there was a huge women’s march in New York City, the place that I happily call my new home. There were also several other cities around the states that were marching as well. The point of the march: women were standing up for their gender, speaking out for equality. This is really the point behind The Beauty Revolution. I want to empower women to be the best version of themselves. I want to see them have confidence in themselves. I want to see them stand up, make a difference and live a purposeful life that they enjoy. The Beauty Revolution is not the only movement out there that is trying to make a difference for women all over the world. But it is something that we are passionate about at Beautiful & Dauntless Magazine.

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We would love for our readers to support this movement and help us push it as well. There are so many ways that you can. One way is to get some merch ... sport a Beautiful cap or #thebeautyrevolution tee. These are great ways to spark a convo about the movement. Another way to accelerate this movement is to share about it one on one with your friends or post it on social media. Let your friends know that you are passionate about this. Let them know that you are passionate about their growth and success as well. This is a beautiful movement, literally. It will have an amazing impact across the globe that will last for lifetimes to come and leave a standing legacy. We hope to see you join us on this incredible, beautiful adventure.

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THE BEAUTY CHALLENGE: Day 1: Tear down the pictures you have hanging up of all the women that you envy to be. Day 2: Look in the mirror and refuse to thoroughly examine your flaws. Day 3: Look in the mirror and admire the parts of you that are most striking. Day 4: Tell yourself, in the mirror, "I am BEAUTIFUL, " over and over again until you believe it. Day 5: Tell your friends that they are beautiful and tell them why. Day 6: Once you have accepted your beauty, start sharing the revolution to every woman in your life via social media. Day 7: Purchase one of our BEAUTIFUL products at www.kingdomdezignsfashion.com to keep and wear as a reminder. BONUS::: Get them some BEAUTIFUL swag and help them see themselves for the true beauty that they are.

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MS. Beautiful Magazine

Ms. Beautiful

Logan Rutherf February 2018

I am a recent graduate of Actors Models and Talent for Christ- 2017, Chicago site and Los Angeles site. I wanted to be able to be introduced to the industry in a way that I can be a light as well as learn the ins and outs, and I’m so happy I chose to join AMTC! I am currently an improviser at Second City training center and also at IO Chicago. I have been on stage with several teams performing in front of packed audiences for several years now. I was introduced into improv to become more open when it comes to acting and possibly performing on stage. I never knew I’d fall in love with comedy and performing but I have! I also have modeled for over 7 years for various charities around the Chicagoland area. Modeling has been an experience that I’m ecstatic about because I am really into fashion and I enjoy expanding one’s mind when it comes to mixing patterns and fabrics. I am now signed to BMG Models, with huge thanks to AMTC. I have a passion for film and the process it takes to complete a story through visuals, having graduated from Columbia College in Chicago with a Post-Bachelors degree in Post-production. I strive to continue my education in the arts, in hopes to share my creative ideas with the world one day.

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Mr. Dauntless Magazine

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DAUN LESS Dr. James Pinto is a Venezuelan -American Author, Singer, Songwriter and Recording Artist. He started in music at the age of ten. When James was 17 years old he conducted 3 church choirs, and founded a permanent polyphonic ensemble that allowed him to travel a lot for 10 years. He was the music minister at First Baptist Church in Valencia, Venezuela, and also was designated to coordinate the music for the Baptist National Convention. His musical abilities were stretched once he moved to The United States of America in 1996. In South Florida, James was part of the Broward Choral Society where he was chosen as a soloist for 3 consecutive years. In 2006 he recorded his first project titled “Between 2 Worlds”, creating the fusion of 2 languages, cultures, and experiences. In 2007 James recorded his second CD titled, “Holy, Humble, and Obedient” accompanied by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Ashland NEW DAY choir. The most important thing in James’ life is to feel and experience God’s presence, passion and power. 44


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James and his wife Jennifer now reside in Texas, attend and minister at Glory of Zion International and Global Spheres Center. James holds a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling. James was also ordained as a Pastor to the nations on April 2012. James has a Doctoral Degree in Music Ministry with a concentration in Arts & Entertainment from Primus University of Theology. James released a book November 4, 2017 “Key Sounds of Victory in the Arts & Entertainment” and Co-Authored an anthology with Apostle Axel Sippach titled, “Speak to the Mountains!” that was released January 2018. Dr. Pinto is determined to use these powerful tools in order to help all those in need of encouragement, guidance and healing. James speaks four languages: Spanish, English, French, and Italian. This has allowed him to minister in various churches and ministries where a foreign language is spoken. In his own words James says: “All I am, all I have achieved, and all I expect to be, is because of God’s grace and love for me! I am convinced that with God, ALL things are possible! To God be the glory, for ever and ever!!” WEBSITE: http://www.jamespintoministries.net FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jamespintoministries ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/arise-shine-single/1314863266

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Treating Y Valentine’s Edition

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if your lady is anything like the majority of women, she wants to feel a little extra love that day. So I have compiled a few bits of inspiration to help spark some ideas for treating your lady with a little extra love. First, it is important for you to know what she really likes. For example, say that your lady loves vanilla and hates chocolate. You buy her a super cute box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day because you did not know, well let’s just say, that will be the last time you make that mistake. Once you know what she really likes, there are tons of options out there to make her feel extra special on Valentine’s Day. When you know what her sweet tooth craves, buy her something small, not overly indulgent in this area. The majority of women are trying to watch their sugar intake and she could try to blame you for making her look fat in the future. Keep it cute, small and tasty. (Trust me. I am just being real). When you have taken care of the sweet tooth, you should find out if your lady likes flowers or plants. Some girls prefer neither. Get her roses, a rose bush or take her on a hike to see different budding 50


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Lastly, plan the experience. This is the most important part because it is the part she will remember the longest. Maybe take her out to eat at her favorite restaurant. Or make her, her favorite meal. If you have the money, fly her to the homeland of her favorite cuisine and let her indulge. You do not have to end with the dinner. Plan a little something extra afterwards. Take her dancing under the stars, or in the rain (depending on the weather). If she is a gamer like you, go play some games. Have a meaningful conversation. Watch an old, romantic flick. Whatever you plan for your lady, cater it to her specific tastes and likes. I promise it will be well worth it for you and for her. Best of luck in planning the special day. By Karissa Hagemeister

Photo by Brianna Downey

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Social Media SPEAKS

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What is your favorite Valentine’s Day Date memory?

Valentine’s Past My first with Bethany. We went to the beach and I fell in love. - Kolby When my wife and I dropped our kids off at Disney Kid’s Club and we dined at Yachtsman Steakhouse. And I boought her French perfume in Epcot. - Jay Roses, Chocolates, Dinner, Movie and Cuddles with my man. - Stephanie

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Hanging with my buddies, eating good food, playing video games, and watching movies. - Benjamin Boat dinner in Paris in front of the Eiffel tower. - Allbert No favorites, just different kind of beauties. - Dimitar Never had one. - By many

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DESSERT What is your favorite dessert (that you would love to have made for you on Valentines Day)?

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I love chocolate! - Stephanie S. Hershey Bar Pie - Marisa P. New York Cheesecake - Wallace T.

Strawberry Sundae - Mark S.

Hot peach cobbler and vanilla ice cream - David C.

Double Chocolate Fudge Pie Cake - Rafael M.

Tiramisu - Adolfo W.

Split banana with chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream, topped with whipped cream - Harry S.

German Chocolate Cake - Robert M. Pie - Steven H.

Cherry Cheesecake - Scott H

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What languages do you want to lea Spanish - Jason French, Russian and Japanese - Vignesh French, Italian and Spanish - Mindy German, Russian, Spanish, Mandarin and Farsi - Ben ASL, Italian, Arabic, and Portuguese - Genesis Farsi and Japanese - Arman Hebrew - Tammy Photo by Brianna Downey

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ABOUT DAUNTLESS The second half of this magazine is now being taken over by guys, for guys. Since the creation of this magazine, January 2017, we have excelled at offering real life stories, advice and insight into daily matters. Our writers share what is on their heart in order to bring some life to your current situation. Up to this point, much of the material has been more “lady focused” but we hate to leave out our male counterparts, as they need special rays of light to impact their life as well.

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In May 2017, after receiving much feedback from males asking for more content geared towards them, our wheels started turning. We came up with the idea of having the dual magazine, but we need a name. After conducting a poll on social media, we were given some insight as to what a guy might prefer to be thought of as, and DAUNTLESS was the winner. Below are a few of the reasons as to why Dauntless is now the name of the second half of our e-mag. So, gentlemen, as you are reading, think of yourself in these terms:

“Dauntless means, ‘I am BOLD, COURAGEOUS, and GALLANT. Which trumps all other choices. IMHO.” - Larry “Dauntless for sure. Dauntless means, ‘Showing FEARLESSNESS and DETERMINATION.’ That is how I would like to be defined.” - Arman

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52 Social Media Speaks Dates, Desserts & More 50 Advice for the Guys Valentine’s Edition 48 Men’s Fashion Dauntless Style 42 Mr. Dauntless February 2018 James Pinto 36 Beautiful

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DAUN LESS Feburary 2018 Issue 14

Treating Your Lady

Valentine’s Edition Dates, Desserts & Mr. Dauntless More James Pinto 64


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