magazine
November 2013
Get a Healthier complexion from the inside out
Interview with K&B Bridals’ Bridget Moore Get Organized for the Holidays
Prepare your Immune System for Winter
Sneak Peak!! Jo Ellen Soesbee
ToolBox TomGirl
Baltimore’s Premier DIY-Her
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On the Cover
CONTENTS 05
Letter from the Editor Thinking Ahead
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06 Meet Jo Ellen Soesbee CEO/Founder of ToolBox TomGirl 08 How to hire a contractor Not a Fake 10 Interview with Bridget Moore Founder of K&B Bridals 12
Getting to the Core of the “Core” Advice from a Fitness Pro
14 How to Get Organized for the Holidays 16 Bra Fitting Tips from Baltimore’s Premier Fit Specialist
Jo Ellen Soesbee of ToolBox TomGirl, was styled by Makeup Artist Kim Sampson, and photographed by Titorian Richardson, IZIS www.izis-online.com
17 Transform Your Health, Transform Yourself! Series III of VIII 18 BUILDING A STRONG DEFENSE AND IMMUNE System for a Healthy Winter 20 Grow a Better Complexion from the Inside Out The REAL Way to a Younger Looking Face
Photo by Mia Clapp
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22 The 21st Century Woman Over-Achievers & Conquers 24 The Women’s Growth Center Growth and Self-Care for Women
Get a Natural Complexion
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28 laura and james Tied the Knot 30 Featured Volunteer from Baltimore CASH Campaign
IN THIS ISSUE
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Hire the Right Contractor
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Planning for the Holidays
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12 Strengthen Your Immune System for Winter
In Next Month’s Issue Legendary Love for Life’s Dave Elliot will Share Relationship Tips Prepare for Tax Season with Liberty Tax Experts Learn How to Plan the Ultimate New Year’s Party!
Get to the CORE
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BUILDING A STRONG DEFENSE AND IMMUNE SYSTEM FOR A HEALTHY WINTER
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magine an army that collectively prepares for battle with the finest machinery, and manpower, or a soccer team that intentionally goes after the best players in their countries to win the World Cup, or a racehorse whose trainer prepares this fine athlete with the best food, riders and horsemanship to win the Kentucky Derby. All these scenarios are meaningful, crafted decisions to be at the height and pinnacle for success. We too, with our remarkable and resilient bodies, can go into the battle of winter and then spring with a strong, healthy and vibrant immune system within the body, all by design by being pro-active. Holistically minded people are looking to the spice cabinet, essential oils and all that Mother Nature has to offer naturally, to simply stay well by boosting the immune system daily, not a one- time event. These choices help reduce the chances of succumbing to the flu, colds, respiratory illnesses and sickness. “The best offense is a great defense” my dad taught our sports minded family and to this day, this adage holds true for our bodies in terms of our 4 B Woman Magazine / November 2013
By Linda Penkala, LMT
army of protection. It works 24/7 for us daily, by way of our immune systems identifying and killing viruses, bacteria, and pathogens that may harm us. The good news is that there are preventive choices that promote and strengthen the immune system which is a network of cells, tissues, lymph nodes, the lymphatic system, spleen, T lymphocytes, from the thymus, and the B lymphocytes, from the bone marrow. It just may be that our spice rack and life enhancing essential oils from plants can be our greatest ally in the fight to keep robust and healthy all year long. Garlic, cinnamon, clove, rosemary, lemon, thyme, oregano, cumin and lavender all have immune enhancing properties that have been consumed for centuries medicinally. My grandmother would chew on a small piece of garlic to remedy a sore throat. Healing traditions of Ayurveda – India’s ancient healing system values the energizing and warming effect of cinnamon. Equally valued - the doctors of TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine may prescribe cinnamon and ginger to ward off colds. The Jour-
nal of Diabetic Medicine research reveals that cinnamon supplements offered more improvement in blood sugar levels than standard diabetes drugs. Historically according to the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and Chinese manuscripts, priests and physicians have been using essential oils for thousands of years, as mankind’s first medicine. They were revered in Biblical times for healing and rituals, for emotional and physical healing by the Greeks, for diffusing and purification by the Romans, and are currently in 25 hospitals and the oncology departments of Sloan Kettering, Duke University, Mayo Clinic and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The quality and therapeutic grade of essential oils is critical, knowing the source, the distillation process and organic practices while in production. The ISO (International Standards Organization) and AFNOR (Association French Normalization Organization Regulation) are two international quality control organizations. They have strict standards to differentiate between therapeutic grade, cosmetic
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or perfume grade oils via gas chromatography. As an informed consumer, once knowing this, you can make a choice to find the purest, and highest therapeutic grade essential oils for ingesting, diffusing, and for topical application. Each essential oil has its own unique vibrational frequency with Rose having the highest at 320 MHz, which is associated with Love and the sharing of roses. Unadulterated pure essential oils create an environment where low frequency diseases, harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungal disease can’t survive. Bruce Tanio’s research revealed the body’s normal vibrational range (electrical f r e -
quency) is between 62 and 68MHz. Disease begins in the body at 58MHz and cancer beginning if the body’s frequency gets below 42MHz. Dr. Richard Gerber’s book Vibrational Medicine and researcher Jim Oschman PhD. agree the best way to maintain balance and harmony is through “energetic pharmacology.” Prayer raises the body’s frequency 15 MHz in current research. IMMUNE ENHANCING OILS: Lavender, clove, lemon (tapped onto thymus), cumin, ledum, oregano, cinnamon, rosemary, eucalyptus, orange, mountain savory, hyssop, ravensara, frankincense (a highly researched anti-cancer oil), cistus, rosemary, thyme, orange, ginger, spruce, myrrh and patchou-
li. All can be diffused or topically applied to the feet, throat or chest, daily or at the onset of symptoms. Knowledge is NOT power unless action is behind it! You are now equipped with more tools to enhance the immune system along with: • Washing hands frequently • Drinking plenty of water (1/2 the body weight in ounces) • Regular exercise helping circulatory and lymphatic systems • Taking Vitamin D supplement • Taking probiotics at night • Getting plenty of restful sleep • Minimizing all sugar intake (depletes immune system) • Receiving regular massages (immune enhancing) • Whole food supplements ■
As a professional businesswoman, writer, educator and licensed massage therapist, Linda Penkala, LMT owns Corporate Pit Stop (www.corporatepitstop.com) and Optimum Health for Life, two holistic massage therapy companies. She is a frequent and dynamic guest speaker on wellness issues, with a passion for and extensive knowledge of the healing power of essential oils for vitality and health seen on www.gogreengal.org.
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How to Get Organized for the Holidays by Jacquie Ross, CastAway the Clutter!
Getting Started:
To get started, you’ll want to list all of the tasks you perform each year. Once you have a list in place, you’ll know all that you have to do between Thanksgiving and the New Year and can begin to make a plan. I recommend keeping all of this information inside a Holiday Notebook. That way, you will have one place you can refer to for all of your holiday related activities, plus you’ll be able to easily add information and update the pages as needed, especially if you type up your lists and store inside a binder.
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Calendar/Planner – First and foremost get out
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etting organized for the holidays may sound simple enough. After all, the holiday season comes around at the same time every year. We know it’s coming, and we generally have the same things to do – shopping for gifts, decorating, wrapping gifts, etc. However, knowing this and following through without a mad rush at the end is not always easy. Holiday planning and preparation can be a bit chaotic, but in some ways, most us of rather enjoy it. What we don’t enjoy are the long lines at the department stores, rude drivers who steal our long awaited parking spaces, and family and friends who won’t RSVP to our invitations! One thing we do need to remember is that there are still only 24 hours in a day, and somehow we have to find the extra time to shop, decorate, bake, socialize and entertain! It’s no wonder we feel rushed every year. However, we can make this experience a whole lot easier if we create systems that we can follow year after year. Even if your organization efforts have failed in the past, you can still succeed at being more organized during the holidays. It’s all about planning and preparation and once you’ve created a system, you can continue to tweak it each year as your needs change.
your planner, or print off some free printable calendar pages from the internet. This will help you to plan ahead and keep track of what needs to get done.
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Holiday Entertaining
– If you are usually a dinner host, list what you typically need to make the day a success, including a sample menu, table setting/décor, invitation list, etc. If you are usually a guest, write down some pot-luck ideas, or favorites and then schedule time on the calendar to get some cooking done.
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Holiday Guest Prep – If you plan to have overnight guests, this is the time to think about where they will be sleeping. Do you have a dedicated guest room fit for guests, or is it more of a catchall? If not, decide where they will be sleeping and what you will need to do to prepare for them, e.g. organizing, new bedding etc.
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Holiday Events
– Write down all holiday events in your calendar, including parties, school plays, etc. What will you need for these events? A new outfit? A dish? Once you’ve determined this, you’ll need to schedule time to get this done.
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November Events Women’s Law Center of MD Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony
WHEN: November 6th at 5:30pm WHERE: Grand Historic Venue, 225 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD DETAILS: Awards Ceremony to honor three prestigious award recipients who have made significant contributions to the legal community and have helped to make history in Maryland. Funds raised will help the Women’s Law Center continue to protect and promote the rights of women and children by working for systemic change while providing invaluable services including free legal representation for victims of domestic violence and employment and family law hotlines accessed by nearly 10,000 individuals each year. MORE INFORMATION: www.wlcmd.org
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NAWBO: Pre-Show Reception & Show: Jersey Boys WHEN: November 12th, 6pm-10:30pm WHERE: France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD DETAILS: Networking, Pre-Show Reception and Optional Performance of Jersey Boys. Enjoy a great performance, Hors D’oeuvres and a complimentary glass of wine or a beer! MORE INFORMATION: To Register, visit: http://nawbobrc.org/events.php#November. For more information contact the (NAWBO) National Association of Women’s Business Owners - Baltimore Regional Chapter at (410)876-0502 or info@nawbobrc.org.
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The International Women in Business Luncheon
WHEN: November 14th, 11:30am-2:30pm WHERE: Sheraton Annapolis Hotel, 173 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401 DETAILS: Promoting the top women business owners
and executives in the several fields of business throughout the state. Panel discussion on business start-up, new revenue ideas, networking and how to do business across the globe. Business matchmaking to connect entrepreneurs. Continental breakfast included. MORE INFORMATION: Go to: www.troseimg.com or call (410)790-8170.
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Santé: A Culinary Odyssey WHEN: November 21st, 6pm-10pm WHERE: M&T Bank Stadium, North Club Level, 1101 Russell Street DETAILS: With over 750 guests expected, the business/ casual fête will feature signature dishes from 35 top local restaurants paired with enticing beverages. Adding to the fun will be live music, interactive food demonstrations and the chance to pose for pictures in costume at the photo booth. Proceeds to benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Maryland. MORE INFORMATION: santebaltimore.com
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