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CONTENTS Issue 34 • March/April 2016

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DRINK YOUR WAY TO YOUTHFUL SKIN AND A HEALTHY BODY

by Amanda Beisel

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VINTAGE BEAUTY

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BEAUTIFUL SKIN REQUIRES COMMITMENT, NOT A MIRACLE

Makeup by Holly Decker

AN AUTHENTIC LIFE: INTERVIEW WITH KERI ADAMS OF CTV MORNING LIVE

by Liberty Craig

by Tamara Hughes

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE 2ND ANNUAL ART! VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR

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THE BEAUTY OF POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS: A CONVERSATION WITH NISHA KHARÉ

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SPRING MUST-HAVES LOMBARDO’S RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 30 YEARS ON THE DRIVE

by Kristina Matisic

by Roop Dosanjh

FOR THE LOVE OF BEAUTY AND FASHION STYLIST MINDSET: ROCK THIS SPRING’S TOP TRENDS

by Crystal Carson

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BEAUTY BUZZ 411

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VCC SALON AND SPA GIVES STUDENTS AND CLIENTS THE KEYS TO A DYNAMIC CITY

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HOW TO ACTUALLY ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS THIS YEAR

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CREATE A COMPELLING POWER INTRODUCTION IN UNDER 5 MINUTES

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WNORTH CONFERENCE PROFILE: HEATHER ODENDAAL

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HOW TO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE CAMERA

by Crystal Jensen

HANDBAG EDITORS’ PICKS FOR SPRING!

by Jigme Love & Courtney Watkins

by Kelvin P. Mah

by Jennifer Henczel

by Adera Angelucci

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

EDITOR’S NOTE PUBLISHER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Shelly Lynn Nellis shelly@freshmag.ca ..........................................................................

ACTING EDITOR Roop Dosanjh copyeditor@freshmag.ca ..........................................................................

hat is your favourite time of year?” someone asked me the other day. Without thinking twice, I answered, “Spring.” I live in Vancouver, and

I think I speak for most of us who live in this amazing city when I say that, as much as we love it here, the never-ending rain gets to be somewhat depressing through the fall and winter.

We long to see the first sign of blooming flowers and to worship the cherry blossoms that come and go so quickly. And when you love this longwaited time of year, you can’t wait to lose your warm winter coats and dark colours and start wearing bright, fun colours! We have lots of spring must-haves in this issue to help us forget the winter blues!

In this issue, we feature the host and co-anchor of CTV Morning Live, Keri Adams.

Keri is an impressive woman. She shares with us her personal story about being a single mother, her successful career, and how being her authentic self works for her.

Keri, you inspire us!

Fresh Magazine is sponsoring the WNORTH Conference in Whistler, BC, at Nita Lake Lodge from April 20 to 22. In this issue, we feature WNORTH Conference founder Heather Odendaal. For more information about WNORTH, visit WNORTHConference.com.

For the second year, Fresh is sponsoring ART! Vancouver at the Vancouver Convention Centre from May 26 to May 29. You don’t want to miss this event, which will feature artists from all over the world. More information can be obtained at ArtVancouver.net.

Beauty, fashion, inspiration, empowerment—you’ll find it all inside Fresh Magazine!

Shelly Lynn Nellis Editor-In-Chief shelly@freshmag.ca

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ART DIRECTOR Flora Leung flora@freshmag.ca ..........................................................................

NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER Kristal Barrett-Stuart kristal@freshmag.ca ..........................................................................

CONTRIBUTORS Amanda Beisel, Holly Decker, Liberty Craig, Tamara Hughes, Kristina Matisic, Roop Dosanjh, Crystal Carson, Crystal Jensen, Jigme Love, Courtney Watkins, Dr. Kelvin P. Mah, Jennifer Henczel, Adera Angelucci ..........................................................................

COVER PHOTO CREDITS: Photography Team: Erich Saide & Prudence Gogh, assisted by Aaron Aubrey Producer & Stylist: Crystal Carson Hair & Makeup Artist: Allison Giroday Stylist Assistant: Chelsea Langenstam Keri wears: Gown by Zac Posen (Nordstrom). Bracelet by Valentino (Nordstrom). Earrings by Alexis Bittar (Nordstrom). ..........................................................................

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Drink Your Way to Youthful Skin and a Healthy Body Visibly healthy skin from the inside out

By AMANDA BEISEL

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ransform your morning smoothie into an anti-aging elixir with the addition of four youth-enhancing ingredients. I am a self-confessed superfoods junkie and this addiction serves my mind, body and spirit, keeping me healthy and energized.

Having a smoothie in the morning is a great way to feed your body a high dose of nutrition, antioxidants and superfoods.

What are you putting in your smoothie? Gone are the days of yogurt, juice and high sugar smoothies. You want your smoothie to sustain you throughout the day. The best way to do this is to pack it full of cell-nourishing, collagenboosting, glow-enhancing, powerhouse ingredients. Aside from great looking skin, you can also expect improved energy, mood, bone health, and joint health. Your body is your temple and your skin protects you, so it deserves daily love and nourishment.

MY TOP 4 SKIN AND BODY NOURISHING INGREDIENTS

#1: COLLAGEN. Fight those lines and wrinkles.

Collagen is a natural “anti-aging” protein that makes up about a third of the protein content in your body. Collagen, and elastin give the skin its firmness, elasticity, strength and structure. Over time, your collagen production slows down and is disrupted as part of the natural aging process. Great news is that you can replenish your collagen levels with a high quality supplement. Your skin, joints, hair, and bones will benefit from this healthy habit.

Remember that your lifestyle is in direct correlation to the health of your collagen too. Environmental stresses, nutrition, skin damage, cigarette smoke, recreational drugs, unhealthy diet, too much sugar, and alcohol will accelerate the loss of collagen. So it may be time to reassess your lifestyle and make some healthy changes that will benefit your health. Get rid of the old collagen killing habits to invite in collagen loving habits.

Recommended Product: TruMarine Collagen Supplement (Made in Canada)

#2: HYALURONIC ACID. Plump up and nourish the skin.

#4: TUMERIC. Fight Inflammation and slow down aging.

Hyaluronic acid is an essential component of the skin because of its ability to promote collagen. Collagen firms the skin while hyaluronic acid nourishes and hydrates the collagen. Hyaluronic acid retains the water, keeping the collagen moist and elastic. The reason hyaluronic acid is essential in skin care is because it retains 1,000 times its weight in water within the skin’s cells. No other biological substance can retain as much water as hyaluronic acid making our skin smooth and soft with few wrinkles.

Tumeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory that has a long list of skin and health benefits.

The active ingredient is curcumin which has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Adding a 1/3 tsp of curcumin to your smoothie each day will reduce age accelerating inflammation. It also has been proven to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, asthma, cancer, diabetes, and depression.

Young people have plump, smooth, and highly elastic skin because they have high concentrations of hyaluronic acid.

As we grow older, the body produces less hyaluronic acid, causing the hyaluronic acid concentration in the skin to fall. Around age 40, aging becomes more visible as our skin loses elasticity, forming lines and wrinkles.

Just like your collagen needs topping up each day, so does your hyaluronic acid. Just 2 tsp a day in your smoothie will ensure your skin, and joints are functioning at their optimal levels.

This supplement is also great for dry scalp, and those prone to eczema and dry patches.

Recommended Supplement: 10x Hyaluronic Molecule by Fountain Beauty (Made in Canada)

#3: GLUTATHIONE. Turn back the hands of time.

Glutathione is a must-have in a serious anti-aging program. It is a substance found in every cell in the body. It acts as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals and prevent cellular damage. Glutathione levels in the body start to decrease as we get older; and a decline of glutathione in the body will speed up the aging process. Glutathione has been proven to help lighten pigmentation and reduce melasma as well as bring a bright glow back to your complexion.

Supplementing with Glutathione is a must in an anti-aging program and also for those looking to achieve and maintain optimal health.

Recommended Supplement: Glow Molecule by Fountain Beauty (Made in Canada)

Recommended Supplement: Organic Traditions Full Spectrum Tumeric Powder

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT Start each day in a strong way by nourishing your body with nutrients, antioxidants, and superfoods. You will start to feel an increase in overall energy, a decrease in your stress levels, and a more balanced state of being.

Aside from those incredible benefits, your skin will start to look brighter and healthier.

Make today the day you start honouring your body and consciously choose what goes into it. Remember, you truly are what you eat.

MY YOUTH ACTIVATOR SMOOTHIE • Big handful of spinach or greens of your choice • Half a banana • Few pieces of cucumber • Few sprigs of parsley • 4 cacao beans • Half cup of frozen fruit • 1 tbsp of organic pumpkin seed protein powder • 1 tsp of tumeric powder • 2 tsp of 10x Hyaluronic Acid by Fountain Beauty • 1 packet of TruMarine Collagen • 1 tsp of Glow Molecule by Fountain Beauty • Fountain of Youth by Beauty Blenz • Half a cup of organic unsweetened almond milk • 1 cup of water You can stop here or add other fruits, veggies, or superfoods of your choice.

Amanda Beisel is the owner of the award-winning SKN Holistic Rejuvenation Clinic in Yaletown. She is a registered acupuncturist specializing in Cosmetic acupuncture and medical skin needling. Amanda is also the founder of Skin Addix, a natural cosmeceutical line focused on skin restoration. To learn more about SKN Clinic and Skin Addix visit SKNClinic.ca and SkinAddix.com

VINTAGE BEAUTY Daydreaming about the vintage wardrobes from Grease, Beach Blanket Bingo, and Mad Men? Erin Crooks and Holly Decker pay homage to the fashionable femmes of eras past by pairing current and vintage pieces with timeless makeup looks.

Photographed by ERIN CROOKS Makeup by HOLLY DECKER HAIRSTYLIST: CHERYL REGAL MODELS: HANNAH BROWN & JADE NEDILENKA (EDGE AGENCY) STYLISTS: TIA GETZLAF & ERIN CROOKS

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1950s Rock this flirty retro look with bubble gum pink lips and black winged eyeliner.

LEFT: PINK SHIRT AND WHITE FLARE PANTS FROM BETTER OFF DUDS VINTAGE SHOP. JEWELLERY BY HILLBERG & BERK / RIGHT: FLORAL DRESS FROM BETTER OFF DUDS VINTAGE SHOP

1960s This era was all about the legs (think Twiggy)! Accentuate and show off your gams with some tanned glossy lotion.

LEFT: SWIMSUIT FROM HUDSON’S BAY CO.. JEWELLERY BY HILLBERG & BERK / RIGHT: TOP BY VICTORIA’S SECRET, BOTTOMS FROM HUDSON’S BAY CO., JEWELLERY BY HILLBERG & BERK.

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1970s Play 70s vixen by pairing dramatic false eyelashes with pretty bright-pink cheeks.

SHEER ROBE FROM URBAN OUTFITTERS. SKIRT BY CALVIN KLEIN (HUDSON’S BAY). BRA (MODEL’S OWN).

JEWELLERY BY HILLBERG & BERK.

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An Authentic Life

Interview with Keri Adams of CTV Morning Live

By LIBERTY CRAIG PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM: ERICH SAIDE & PRUDENCE GOGH, ASSISTED BY AARON AUBREY PRODUCED & STYLED BY CRYSTAL CARSON

HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST: ALLISON GIRODAY STYLIST ASSISTANT: CHELSEA LANGENSTAM LOCATION: FAIRMONT HOTEL VANCOUVER / NOTCH8 RESTAURANT & BAR

KERI WEARS GOWN BY CAROLINA HERRERA (NORDSTROM). EARRINGS BY ALEXIS BITTAR (NORDSTROM)

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o look at Keri Adams is to see everything that just about any woman aspires to. Certainly she is gorgeous, but she is also intelligent and talented, evidenced by her impressive career in journalism and her current role as Host and CoAnchor of CTV Morning Live. She is adored by her two beautiful daughters. She regularly hosts events for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. And let’s not forget her recurring role on the critically acclaimed television show Arrow. To top it all off, everybody likes her! By all accounts, Adams is genuinely personable and wellliked, not to mention funny as heck (so says Whoopi Goldberg).

To peer a little more closely is to find that Adams is a real, complex person, living a normal, complicated life that extends far beyond the relative glamour of television. Recently separated from her sports anchor husband, Adams is navigating a new level of “doing it all.” Often, she feels overwhelmed. Sometimes, she feels like a failure. But she is also at a place in her life where she loves her career, her children and, at long last, herself.

Just days before her two year anniversary of joining CTV Morning Live, Keri Adams spoke candidly with Fresh Magazine about the influences that made her the woman she is today, and the mental fortitude required to make it all happen.

THE INFLUENCE OF INDEPENDENCE “I was born in Edmonton to parents from rural Alberta, as the younger of two girls. It was a pretty normal upbringing until my dad was killed in a plane crash when I was about five. That was a huge game changer for my family, especially for my mom, now alone with her two daughters, figuring out how to manage. She was a stay-at-home mom, which was common then, so she wasn’t prepared to launch into a full-time career. But she was tough. I remember listening to her working nights as a telemarketer to make ends meet, and thinking that I wanted to be independent, have a career and be able to take care of myself. There are so many curveballs that come at you in life, that can rock your world and change everything. It definitely influenced my desire to be self-sufficient.”

OF FARMERS’ FIELDS AND COMFORT ZONES “I got into broadcast journalism because there are so many amazing stories to be told, and I wanted to write creative stories based on truth.

My first job was as a writer on a morning show. I eventually moved to Red Deer, where I stayed for two years. Those were my learning years. I put hundreds of kilometres on my Chevy Chevette, driving to farmers’ fields, hauling my heavy camera equipment through the mud, racing around, filing stories last minute on a typewriter. It was challenging! But I learned to push myself as you can do only when you’re out of your comfort zone. And I loved it.”

A HAPPY TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH CTV MORNING LIVE “It’s been two amazing years! We have a great team of writers and producers, and the director is fantastic. It’s a long show, which you’d think would be exhausting, but when I’m on the air and the camera is pointed at me, I am completely engaged in what I’m doing. It’s a three-and-a-half-hour, high-intensity adrenaline rush. When the show ends, that’s when I need a cup of coffee!

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COAT BY TED BAKER (NORDSTROM). BLOUSE BY THEORY (HOLT RENFREW). CAPRI BY TENAX (MASKA). PURSE BY CHANEL (MINE & YOURS). HEELS BY STEVE MADDEN (MINE & YOURS). EARRINGS BY ALEXIS BITTAR (NORDSTROM) TOP: BLAZER BY REBECCA TAYLOR (LBV LIFESTYLE). T-SHIRT BY GENERATION LOVE (LBV LIFESTYLE). SKIRT BY IMPERIAL (MASKA). HEELS BY JIMMY CHOO (NORDSTROM).

BRACELET BY NORDSTROM / BOTTOM: DRESS BY ALEXIS BITTAR (NORDSTROM).

HEELS BY JIMMY CHOO (NORDSTROM). EARRINGS BY ALEXIS BITTAR (NORDSTROM).

BRACELET BY NORDSTROM

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“The schedule is hectic: I get up at 3 am, get to work by 4 am, have an hour of hair and makeup, get dressed, then I have 45 minutes to write as much as I can for the show. When we begin, we probably have the first hour done, and the remainder is being built while we’re on the air.

When I’m reading an intro to a story I haven’t seen, I’m learning along with the viewer. It’s fun because my reaction is spur-of-the-moment, but it can be a challenge! That’s where our team is so important. We’re all really engaged, creating a fantastic show that gives our viewers a solid package of news, weather, traffic and entertainment; everything they need to start their day. And it’s personal, too. We are being invited into people’s homes, taking part in their busy mornings while they feed their kids breakfast in their bathrobes. When people say they feel like they know me, it’s such a compliment.”

THE POINT OF AUTHENTICITY “My job allows me to be myself and show a little of my personality. It feels good. You get to a certain point in your life and career where you don’t want to pretend to be anything other than what you are. It’s taken me a long time to get there. The show, my age and my experiences have merged to a point where I have the career that fits me, so I can be the best that I can be. Either you like me or you don’t, but this is who I am.

It’s not that I don’t care—I absolutely do—I just want to be my authentic self. If you put yourself out there, I don’t think you can lose. But it’s been a hard road! I probably wouldn’t have said these things ten years ago.”

FAVOURITE MOMENTS “Every day is something fun. We have great interviews as part of the show, sometimes with celebrities who join us via satellite or in the studio if we’re lucky. Kim Cattrall was on our show a while ago and I was thrilled to have a chance to sit down with her. Another interesting Canadian was Pamela Anderson. She came late to the interview and indicated that she was dealing with her teenage boys. It made me realize that despite her persona as a sexy, beautiful pin-up girl, she’s a mom and she is facing the same issues as the rest of us. I respect that.”

SINGLE, SUCCESSFUL AND SUPER MOM “I can’t fairly say that I balance it all; it’s something I struggle with every day. It’s been a really tough couple of years. I’ve separated from my spouse, which has its ongoing challenges. We’ve had to move to a new house. I’m trying to maintain some consistency for my kids, who are the most important human beings in my life. With all of that, plus my career, there’s just a lot to deal with.

“Sometimes I think I need to start popping that herb that’s supposed to improve your memory, because mine is the worst! I have a billion things I need to do… and sometimes things fall through the cracks.

As a mother, or even as a working woman, I feel like I’m failing if I can’t keep everything running smoothly. Mentally, it’s a huge struggle.

Now that I’m on my own, I know that my plate has even more on it. My ex and I share responsibility for the children—and he’s been great—but I still feel some days like I’m barely making it all happen.

It’s not all doom and gloom, but the plate gets full and sometimes things spill off the edges—and when that happens, I feel awful.”

SEEING THE LIGHT “I have started to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If I can just get over this next hump, things will be a little bit more in control. I’ll be more in control. My girls are young and they need me so much right

now. I try to spend as much time with them as possible, and be as present as I can. I can still hug them and kiss them and they sit on my lap… but they’re going to be teenagers one day and that will no longer be cool! As much as they love me right now, there will be a point where they won’t want to show it. Will it be easier? Maybe in some ways it will. Every stage of life has different challenges.”

NO LIMITS “I turned 45 recently. It’s something I’m not embarrassed by; I don’t feel that my age limits me. I want to believe that women can have careers in this industry—or any other—that they can continue to grow as long as they want. It’s completely changed since I first got into this business. If I’m still good at what I do ten years from now, why can’t I continue to do it? I have a lot of years left in me and I want to be able to work in this business as long as I choose to. I don’t want anybody to tell me—regardless of what age I am—that I shouldn’t be doing it anymore.”

FALSE EYELASHES AND RUBBER BOOTS “I don’t feel pressure to change the way I look for my job, but I do want to look as good as I can. When I’m on the air I have amazing makeup, great big lashes, beautiful hair and wardrobe. At the end of the show, I leave the station with my hair and makeup intact… then go home, put on my sweatpants and rubber boots, and pick up my kids from school.

The glamorous look doesn’t quite fit with my real life! Outside of work I don’t maintain that look. I dress nicely if I’m going out, but my life at home is very different from my appearance on TV. It’s comfortable and easy—and who has time to put on a full face of makeup?”

DABBLING IN SKINCARE “I’m a bit of a dabbler—I try different products and see what I like. In general, I just take my makeup off when I’m done the show, and make sure to thoroughly cleanse and moisturize my face each night. I use cleanser, toner, night cream and eye cream. I guess I have it all, but I’m not particular to any products or brands. Whenever I try something new I think: maybe this one will be the magic bullet!”

FITNESS THAT FITS “I was very fit when I was young, thanks to cheerleading and gymnastics. It’s so easy to be lean and fit when you’re young. As you get older, it takes much more to maintain that level of fitness. Finding something that fits my lifestyle, and finding time—those are my challenges. I’ve tried it all. A new thing I’m trying is hot yoga classes.

They’re high intensity and you sweat a lot. I’m really enjoying them and I think I will continue going.”

FEEDING THE SOUL “On the odd occasion, I might get away for the weekend or for a spa day with my girlfriends, but it’s pretty rare. I think just going out for dinner with girlfriends is great ‘me time’ because it feeds your soul.

Sitting on my couch at any point of the day is me time, because it means I’m actually relaxing with my feet up, which doesn’t happen very often. If I have ten minutes to go for a walk, that’s me time. You have to embrace those moments—they’re so brief and rare, but when they happen, they’re amazing.” _______________________________________________________ Liberty Craig is a freelance writer and editor living and working in Vancouver.

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Beautiful Skin Requires Commitment, NOT A MIRACLE.

Why this Ernő László quote captures the essence of skincare.

By TAMARA HUGHES

hether we are lining up a date or streaming last night’s episode of our favourite program, we are a generation that demands instant gratification. Wish all you want, there is still no magic potion that we can whip up for impressive skin in as little time as it takes to order a coffee.

Naturally, skincare is a long-term investment.

The effort you put in may not generate an instant difference, however if you adopt a few healthy and balanced lifestyle practices now, we assure the satisfaction will certainly come later on.

Taking care of your skin involves more than merely slapping a couple of products on it.

You know you should drink water, and I recommend committing to a minimum of 8 glasses a day to really hydrate and flush out toxins. It is additionally essential to add colourful veggies to your diet. They are loaded with antioxidants that assist skin in combating those damaging pollutants.

According to skincare specialists, you must also put on an SPF on a daily basis not just in the summer season. Search for products with reparative antioxidants to increase excellent skin from the outside in.

While you may not see results as quick as you want, the earlier you adopt a wellrounded skincare routine that integrates healthy and balanced habits, the quicker it will pay off in the future and the longer the benefits will last.

Recognizing that, delayed satisfaction doesn’t sound so bad now does it?

There comes a time in every woman’s life when she has a very specific decision to make. That day may come when she is home in bed internet surfing, staring at herself in the mirror or she may be standing at the beauty counter after wandering into a store while window shopping. She is now face to face with a shelf loaded of white and shiny, pristine containers of tonics and creams, serums and oils, things that foam, peels and scrubs, all promising results.

She will go home and ask herself and wonder if she should have just bought that cream because the one she has could possibly use an upgrade.

It’s time for an intervention and it’s time we started talking, taking into consideration investment skincare and professional spa treatments. As soon as you discover that one

or two incredibly special things that work for your skin, it may be time to start splurging on yourself.

People will certainly cringe if I totalled my skin expenditures for the year. Given that I will only have one skin for the remainder of my life, however long or short that may be, I want to take care of it as best as I possibly can. This consists of investing in quality products and professional spa treatments that are actually beneficial to one’s skin.

It’s amazing just how much people will spend on materialistic items that can easily be replaced. When it boils down to their skin and their health, hands are short and pockets are deep.

Each to their own, they have probably worked hard for their money, and so have I! I choose to invest my hard earned money on my skin.

Excellent skin requires commitment and dedication, not a miracle. Every morning and evening, you should devote some time to take care of your skin. 10 minutes is all you need.

You spend more time doing things that you probably won’t remember, if you think about it.

With over 20 years in the spa industry, Tamara has an extensive background in Spa Management, Laser, Medical Esthetics and Oncology Treatments. She has a passion for education of health and wellness, and strives to assist clients reach their ideal beauty. Tamara has had the privilege to work along side the most prestigious professional skincare, cosmetic and spa technology companies in the industry. To connect with Tamara, visit SkinDeepFormulations.com

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WHAT TO EXPECT FROM

THE 2 ANNUAL ND

INTERNATIONAL ART FAIr May 26-29, 2016

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ollowing the remarkable success of the inaugural fair in May, 2015, the second annual Art! Vancouver international art fair is receiving attention from artists and galleries worldwide. Set under the picturesque sails of the Vancouver Convention Centre, the tremendous enthusiasm and participation of last year’s fair far exceeded the expectations of Lisa Wolfin, Founder and Director of Art! Vancouver Productions. Artists, collectors, gallerists, and art professionals from around the world gathered together over the sale of original artworks.

But what can you expect from this year’s fair?

AN ELEVATED EXPERIENCE. The Vancouver Convention Centre East Building will once again be transformed into an expansive showroom with gallery-inspired booths adorned with incredible works from high-caliber artists. Connect directly with artists, qualified buyers, and fellow art enthusiasts on the exhibition floor, and be sure not to miss Art! Vancouver’s trademark presentation, the Artist Runway, where exhibitors walk their art down the catwalk. Enhance your experience even further by attending the Opening Gala and VIP Preview on Thursday, May 26. Tickets for the public exhibition days of Friday through Sunday, as well as for special events, are available at ArtVancouver.net.

SERIOUS TALENT.

Katherine Stone

Samantha Williams-Chapelsky

Adam Gibbs

The careful composition of Katherine Stone’s (Duncan, British Columbia) paintings and drawings have garnered quite the following— and rightfully so. Each of Stone’s incredibly detailed works carry weighty emotion that grip the viewer in an often unnerving, subtly eerie vignettes. Stone is featured in galleries in California, New Mexico, South Carolina, Virginia, Colorado, and Tennessee.

Samantha Williams-Chapelsky (Edmonton, Alberta), specializing in abstract landscape paintings, will be featuring her new collection at the convention this year. Williams is represented by Gibson Fine Art in Calgary, Alberta and by Rouge Gallery in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

With a remarkable eye for capturing the surreal splendour that nature has to offer, photographer Adam Gibbs (West Vancouver, British Columbia) will be showcasing his breathtaking images, which can be previewed at AdamGibbs.com.

For further information and updates about the Art! Vancouver international art fair visit ArtVancouver.net.

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FIRMA Energywear

LOLO Jewellery

Yoga Jeans

This line of far infrared infused shapewear is designed to make you feel and look good by improving circulation, flushing out toxins, reducing the appearance of cellulite, and much more. Learn more at FirmaEnergywear.com.

New to the LOLO collection are classy, sparkly, subtle yet bold geometric shapes.

Choose from a selection of gorgeous bar pendants, rings, asymmetrical triangle pendants, and earrings this spring! Find them online at LOLO.ca.

The Yoga Jeans Spring/Summer 2016 collection is in! The Canadian ultimate freedom-wear brand welcomes spring with a refreshing palette and an array of styles that are comfortable, fashionable and versatile.

Check them out at SecondClothing.com.

Spring Must-Haves

Quick! Don’t wait to get your hands on this season’s best new products.

Love by Mary Zilba This sparkling dry wine has a fruity palate of peaches and cream with a soft dry finish— perfect for that special someone and every celebration. The joint charitable brand of Mary Zilba (of The Real Housewives of Vancouver) and Hawks Vineyard, proceeds are directed to loving charities. To learn more, visit HawksVineyard.ca.

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Sappho’s New Paradigm Mascara

Bulova Spring 2016 Collection

This vegan mascara is cruelty-free and free of parabens, phthtalates, dimethicone, soy, gluten, talc, and mineral oil. It is created with organic fruit and caranuba waxes and coloured with eco-certified minerals. Learn more at OrganicsBySappho.com.

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L O M B A R DO’S R E S TAU R A N T C E L E B R AT E S

rs a e Y 30 ON THE DRIVE

By KRISTINA MATISIC

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ith skyrocketing real estate prices and a somewhat fickle customer base, few Vancouver restaurants can boast a marriage of quality, affordability and longevity. One restaurant that has endured and thrived is Lombardo’s Pizzeria and Ristorante, Commercial Drive’s original wood oven pizzeria. Set to celebrate its 30th anniversary this summer, Lombardo’s is still serving its award-winning Napolateanastyle thin-crust pizza and traditional Italian pasta dishes, just like mamma used to make.

Except here, mamma has a lot of help from her three daughters.

“I don’t know of many other restaurants in Vancouver that keep things all in the family quite like we do,” says owner Patti Lombardo. “I’m just happy that my girls not only want to continue to spend so much time at the restaurant, but also with me and with each other.”

On the cusp of this milestone, Lombardo’s remains a restaurant for families, run by a family of tight-knit women who have a passion for food, community and kin.

The eldest daughter Elizabeth (31) is the manager, 20-year-old Sonia helps with frontof-house, bartending and marketing, while 27-year-old Giulia is the head chef, whipping up Italian specialties since the age of five.

“Our secret sauce here really is family. We love what we do, we love that we get a chance to do this as a unit, and we know this comes across through the food we prepare and the ambiance we create,” says matriarch and restaurant owner Patti Lombardo.

“The very first day, I was working out front, as a waitress, and I served soup with my thumbs in it. That’s how inexperienced I was!

The guy I served still comes in and reminds me of it,” says Lombardo.

Much larger struggles were to follow, including Lombardo’s well-publicized divorce that saw her ex-husband open his own competing pizzeria just down the street.

At that point, Lombardo had aspirations of going back to school, but family responsibilities kept her tied to the business.

“Because I had the kids, I had a big financial burden right off the bat. Doing something else then wasn’t really an option. I worked seven days a week, for years. It wasn’t until Elizabeth got her driver’s license and could drive herself home after a waitressing shift that I got my first night off.”

Lombardo’s daughters have always gravitated to the restaurant, first as a second home, then as an after school job, and today, as a career.

When the lease was coming up about 8 years ago, it was family meeting time and all four women committed to working together to maintain and grow the business.

“It’s a good business to be in. We like it and we’re good at it. We make a good team,” says daughter Elizabeth.

The women credit some of their success to the familial atmosphere, but Lombardo is

quick to add that it is the traditional recipes and quality of food that keeps customers returning, decade after decade.

“We probably gave them their first good pizza in Canada, because no one was making that kind of pizza in the 80s and 90s. We’re also about consistency. They come back after 20 years and the Number 7 pizza still tastes like the Number 7 pizza.”

While some of the menu items have remained the same, the way business is done has definitely changed. Gone are the days when an ad placed in the local newspaper was all it took to draw customers. And with the number of quality pizzerias mushrooming in the city, competition is decidedly fierce.

“We have had to evolve, definitely. That’s why it was so important when we decided the girls are going to stay because I needed a new guard,” says Lombardo. “It was time for some fresh energy.”

The evolution has included some creative marketing tactics and a focus on social media to reach new audiences who may be unfamiliar with this gem, tucked away on the corner of 1st and Commercial Drive. It may not be the ideal location, lacking a storefront that looks out onto the street, but one that does hold a clear advantage: a wood burning pizza oven, grandfathered in before the city increased regulations on wood-burning appliances. “Gas ovens do make good pizzas, but wood is still the best,” says Lombardo.

Going forward, Lombardo remains tightlipped about any plans for expansion, although she is clearly looking forward to the day when she can step away completely, leaving the family business to her daughters.

And as for advice to those looking to get into the restaurant business, “always have a plan B,” says Lombardo with a laugh. ___________________________________ Located at 1st and Commercial Drive, Lombardo’s is open 7 days a week. For more information, please contact 604-251-2240 or go to Lombardos.ca.

The restaurant opened in the summer of 1986, a busy time in the city with the increase in tourism due to Expo ’86. At that time, Lombardo says owning a restaurant was not something she aspired to, let alone had any experience in.

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The Beauty of

POWERFUL PARTNERSHIPS A Conversation with Nisha Kharé

By ROOP DOSANJH PHOTOGRAPHER: ERICH SAIDE MAKEUP ARTIST: ATEFEH SHOJAIE STYLIST: SKYE EPP NISHA WEARS BLACK MIDI DRESS

BY NORDSTROM SIGNATURE AND CAROLINE ISSA

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LEFT: SHARAD WEARS SUIT BY ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA (HARRY ROSEN); POCKET SQUARE AND TIE BY HARRY ROSEN (HARRY ROSEN). NISHA WEARS DRESS BY CHIARA BONI (NORDSTROM); EARRINGS BY NADRI (NORDSTROM) / RIGHT: NISHA WEARS TOP BY HELMUT LANG TOP (NORDSTROM); SKIRT BY NEEDLE & THREAD (NORDSTROM); NECKLACE BY ALAN ANDERSON; FRINGE BRACELET BY ALAN ANDERSON / DAUGHTER NOLA WEARS TOP & SKIRT BY REDFISH; VINTAGE BRACELET BY ALAN ANDERSON. PHOTOGRAPHER: AARON AUBREY / PRODUCER & STYLIST: CRYSTAL CARSON / HAIR & MAKEUP: SARA ROSE / ASSISTANT STYLIST: NICOLE JONZON / LOCATION: ADAM BECKER DESIGN

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isha Kharé, with her husband Sharad, are Kharé Communications, a platform through which they interview and facilitate dialogue between a long list of truly influential people. People like, the Dalai Lama, Deepak Chopra and Meryl Streep, just to name a few. People who have contributed positively to the betterment of humanity and the world at large. Nisha strongly believes in working with good people who have done good things in the world. Fresh Magazine had the pleasure of sitting down with Nisha, who recently spoke at the UN for Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, to discuss love, life and the strength of powerful partnerships.

ON HER ACHIEVEMENTS...

Our children are our everything, our greatest achievement. They are our legacy.

We should do good because in turn, they will continue our work by doing things that go beyond our imaginations and leave their own mark on the world—helping people and changing things. Another achievement I am particularly proud of was speaking at the UN. It blew my mind because of the caliber of people that we were with. These are women doing the most inspiring things in the world, and I was on the same stage as them. I am so thankful to have shared in that moment with them. And, the fact that my husband and I were there doing it together was amazing.

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ON WORKING WITH HER POWERFUL PARTNER...

Sharad and I adore each other. We are interested in each other. We love spending time together. We have different skills, so when we collaborate it creates something really beautiful. What it really comes down to is that we really want to see each other be successful, because his success is mine, and mine is his. The reason we’re creating a business together is because it’s good for the family. It has been a successful equation, although at times it hasn’t been easy!

ON HER CHALLENGES...

Challenges add to people’s depth. They have the power to make us more empathetic, yet more guarded; more vulnerable, yet more resilient. There are a lot of things that I have gone through, and sometimes it takes a toll and I have to remind myself to put myself first in order to fill up so that I can support and be present for other people. At home, my husband and I have to be mindful to continue to communicate with each other and keep our dialogue going. Because if we stay open and honest and respectful in our partnership, I think we can achieve anything. Whatever challenges have been thrown at us, we have made it through because we have each other.

ON HER MOTIVATIONS...

Helping and supporting people motivates me. If I can help someone in some way that leads to them being happier, then that is a worthwhile achievement, that is success.

That is what powerful partnerships are about; elevating each other, which in turn radiates outwards resulting in the elevation of everyone. We’re in this world together. Let’s make it a good place. Let’s make it a great place! It takes work, because we’re humans and we’re not perfect. But we have to try!

ON THE FUTURE...

I will be documenting powerful partners and what makes them successful. Let’s learn from these powerful partnerships. I want to learn from them. I will start by documenting locally and then internationally. I’m excited about the potential for illuminating and learning from people that are already out there living powerful partnerships. Our future is documenting the most inspirational people in the world, sharing their stories and helping them shine in their authenticity to elevate our world!

To learn more about Nisha, Kharé Communications and the inspirational work they do, check them out on Facebook or visit KhareCom.com.

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For the Love of Beauty and Fashion

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eri Lynne—also known as @klynne_love—has gained a loyal following on Instagram by Instablogging (Instagram blogging).

She keeps things fresh and fun by posting pictures of her style, beauty, hair, and daily extravaganzas as a mommy of two. She is excited to announce the official launch of her blog KeriLynne.com and partnership with Fresh Magazine! Every week, Keri will be posting how-to hair videos for Fresh Magazine and will share her favourite fashion and beauty finds through her blog.

Keri discovered her love of fashion and beauty at a young age. With an appreciation for style, she has created a look of her own, while never forgetting her northern Canadian roots. She is able to connect and communicate with other women in a positive, uplifting way. With over 15 years working in fashion and beauty, she is confident in sharing all her favourite finds!

This small town girl graduated with a BA and a double minor in English and Women Studies from UNBC, and then moved to Vancouver Island to pursue her career in fashion marketing and buying. She travelled all over North America while working in fashion and even lived in Chicago for half a year. Thanks to the power of social media, she has been able to merge her passion and entrepreneurial spirit with her love of being a wife and mother, while living a West Coast lifestyle.

You can expect KeriLynne.com to make women feel safe and confident while also having fun!

“I want to inspire other women to create goals, believe in themselves, and to follow their dreams. I also have a section that is real and raw—all about mommy stuff! I write and post to women, for women. Just because we are busy in our day-to-day lives, does not mean we should forget who we are and what we love.

Know I am here to uplift, to motivate, and to let you in on all my beauty and style secrets.”

Keri believes that through a common love for fashion and beauty, women can support and uplift one another. Stay tuned for Fresh and Keri’s “Monday Hair Videos,” which will feature fun and quick ways to do your hair. Plus, be sure to check out KeriLynne.com and follow her on Instagram @klynne_love for daily inspiration.

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HOW TO

ROCK THIS SPRING’S TOP TRENDS PRODUCED & STYLED BY CRYSTAL CARSON PHOTOGRAPHED BY AARON AUBREY HAIR & MAKEUP ARTIST: JEN TIOSECO USING CHARLOTTE TILBURY STYLIST ASSISTANT: CHELSEA LANGENSTAM LOCATION: COURTESY OF NICK NEACSU & HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENTS

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Wide-Leg Pants

THE TREND: One of my favorite trends

to come out of the spring collections this year is the wide-leg trouser. This style is in tune with the '70s trend headlining for Spring 2016.

HOW TO WEAR: Reach for a high-

waisted style. Opt for a cropped style for a night out. Pair fluid ankle-length trousers with a pair of strappy heels or sandals.

THE PERKS: This cut will show off your shape by elongating your legs and accentuating your waist.

BOMBER JACKET BY SANCTUARY (NORDSTROM) / PANTS BY MISSONI (BLUBIRD) / PURSE BY MARC JACOBS (MINE & YOURS) / HEELS BY STUART WEITZMAN (MINE & YOURS) / RINGS BY BIRDS OF A FEATHER SHIRT BY ALEXANDER MCQUEEN (HOLT RENFREW) / TROUSER BY MARNI (HOLT RENFREW) / HEELS BY STUART WEITZMAN (MINE & YOURS) / BAG BY MINE & YOURS (MINE & YOURS)

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FIESTA RED THE TREND: The high energy Fiesta Red is a harbinger of excitement. A vivid, fiery, yellow-based red, the Fiesta provides a stark contrast to the calming, softer nature of this season’s palette.

HOW TO WEAR: Wear it in prints, accessories, and switch up the little black dress to red this spring.

THE PERKS: When you wear this colour,

all eyes will be on you. Who doesn’t want to be the lady in red?

JACKET BY BROGDEN (BLUBIRD) / DRESS BY NICHOLAS (BLUBIRD) / CLUTCH BY MINE & YOURS (MINE & YOURS) / PLATFORM HEELS BY SAINT LAURENT (NORDSTROM)

ABSTRACT FLORALS THE TREND: Cue The Devil Wears Prada quote: “Florals for Spring? Groundbreaking.”

New interpretations of floral prints are a little more abstract than their traditional predecessors. Forget polite and pretty—these blossoms have been exaggerated, stretched, and distorted.

HOW TO WEAR: Update your look with statement floral accessories, like oversized floral patchwork handbags, statement earrings, and print shoes.

THE PERKS: Easily make a fashion

statement. The all-over print keeps eyes moving away from problem spots of wearer’s body. For the less adventurous, try floral patterns on a black background, with the colours muted and flattering against the tanned body.

ROBE JACKET BY MARNI (HOLT RENFREW) / SLIP DRESS BY MINE & YOURS (MINE & YOURS) / BAG BY SAINT LAURANT (MINE & YOURS) / SHOES BY L.A.M.B. (MINE & YOURS) / RING BY NORDSTROM (NORDSTROM)

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Pajama Daywear

THE TREND: Designers this season have put a modern twist on a nighttime classic with chic ready-to-wear pajamas to take you from day to night.

HOW TO WEAR: Instead of a jacket, opt for a kimono-style robe. Choose a pair of shoes that looks decidedly not like slippers when rocking a pajama set on the street.

Try to avoid looking completely like you did when you rolled out of bed.

THE PERKS: Pajama party, anyone? This laid-back look wins for over-the-top comfort with lightweight fabrics keeping you cool in the summer heat.

TOP & BOTTOMS BY OLIVIA PALERMO FOR CHELSEA28 (NORDSTROM) / PURSE BY REBECCA MINKOFF (MINE & YOURS) / HEELS BY IVANKA TRUMP (NORDSTROM) / NECKLACE FROM ARGENTINA ANTIQUE MARKET

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TIPS AND BEAUTY SECRETS FROM CONSUMMATE BEAUTY PRO CRYSTAL JENSEN!

Beauty Within NNIFER PHOTO BY JE

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Move It The “De-Constructed Move It” Manipulating Gel from Garnier Fructis has me moving in all sorts of directions. This creamgel gives my style the perfect amount of hold, while still allowing tons of movement.

There is no tacky feel and the black fig leaves a scrumptious scent. A real winner for us shorthaired gals. Grab yours today at Garnier.ca or LondonDrugs.com

Your beauty regime is about to get an overhaul! Thanks to the TruMarine™ Collagen supplement, both my nails and hair have become noticeably stronger and my complexion is definitely more vibrant. I love how easily it mixed into my favourite beverage (hot or cold). And for the movers and shakers of this world, there are convenient stick packs to replenish on-thego! TruMarine makes sure your beauty is covered 24/7. Get your whole body boost at WithInUs.ca

What’s the Hold-Up? A hairspray that helps maintain a healthy scalp... what?

That’s exactly what you get with NIOXIN “Niospray” regular hold hairspray. Not only does it add volume to my strands, it’s easy to brush out, making it workable for hair that needs to be styled and restyled! A perfect companion for runways, walkways and flyaways.

Create your style at Nioxin.com

Deep Down Clean There is just something that I love about a great face wash that makes my skin shout for joy. The new “Baking Soda” Pore Cleanser from Biore works double-duty, giving me a squeaky clean canvas with a little exfoliation thrown in.

I am obsessing about the scent; something about it reminds me of a mineral spa. Oh, and it’s a great makeup remover too!

Let’s be clear with Biore.ca

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Brazilian Bronzed Stop. Now wait a minute— are you telling me there is a face tanner that doesn’t leave streaks and gives instant colour?

Why yes, that’s exactly what I am telling you! St. Tropez “Self Tan Luxe Facial Oil” is super lightweight, not oily, and does not block your pores. Awesome for some spring time glow.

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VCC Salon and Spa Gives Students and Clients the Keys to a Dynamic City Two years after the beauty school’s high-end update, the film and fashion world is calling.

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n 2013, the VCC Salon and Spa—an institution devoted to teaching future beauty professionals their craft—got its own makeover. The campus was renovated into a truly high-end environment, as sleek and tranquil as any downtown salon or spa. At the same time, the training program got a business unit that freed up its instructors to focus on teaching and pursuing training in the latest hair and spa techniques.

It was a major overhaul for VCC’s longrunning hair design and skin and body therapy certificate programs. Was the investment worth it?

Geeta Charach, the Business Manager who came to the VCC Salon and Spa along with the high-end renovations, believes the results speak for themselves. “We keep increasing number of classes. Our enrollment is increasing. Clients want to be in our state-ofthe-art facilities. We’re typically fully booked and have a daily wait list.”

That’s something that should pique the interest of prospective students. Learning the ins and outs of the beauty trade in a fully booked salon and spa can make a world of difference.

For example, hair design students at VCC Salon and Spa learn by working with people, not mannequins. Charach explains the difference: “Mannequins sit on a stand and don’t move or talk. They don’t have hair that’s been coloured or permed many times. They don’t bring their kids. Our students get a dynamic experience of working with real people.”

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Indeed, the dynamism of the VCC Salon and Spa experience extends far beyond mannequins. A quick survey of the school’s activities reveals an institution that is deeply integrated with the vibrant city it calls home.

Top beauty brands regularly rent the school’s facilities for demonstrations or to prep for hair shows. Professionals use the space to prep for photo shoots. The film industry is beginning to knock on VCC’s doors.

VCC students have now spent five seasons providing hair services in the glamorous whirlwind that is Vancouver Fashion Week.

“Our students get opportunities that make them more excited and motivated,” says Charach. “And when they do their practicums, chances are they are going to get hired. In fact, our students’ rate for employment is 89%.”

Clients of the salon and spa are equally excited by what they experience. “People come to us because they get a genuine highend salon spa experience with top-shelf beauty brands like Eminence, Dermalogica, Joico, and Goldwell for a reasonable price. I mean…$11 for a haircut? Facials starting at $32.50? That’s amazing!”

If you’re a future beauty professional looking for a dynamic training experience, or if you’re on the hunt for top-shelf yet affordable services, visit www.VCC.ca/services/eatshop--more/vcc-salon--spa. Or check out VCC students’ latest creations on Instagram @vccsalonspa.

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HANDBAG EDITORS’ PICKS FOR SPRING!

By JIGME LOVE & COURTNEY WATKINS

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his Spring, the biggest trend is the tiniest—you’ll be seeing all of your favourite luxury bags in mini, micro, and nano formats and bags no bigger than your phone (cellphone cases on purse straps!)

Cool Girls will be rocking bucket bags and fringe, while Modern City Girls will be toting their “It” bags with bold geometric influences

and unexpected pops of colour. And don’t forget an over-the-top

statement clutch. We vote for floral and opulence.

Read: McQueen.

Jigme Love and Courtney Watkins buy, sell and trade luxury handbags at their Vancouver Mine & Yours Luxury Resale Store at 1025 Howe Street and online at MineAndYours.com. PHOTO BY MICHELLE HONDLE.

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Accomplish Your Goals This Year

By DR. KELVIN P. MAH

always feel a sense of renewal during the spring season.

It’s a reminder for me to set new goals and look for new opportunities—both in my own life and for Smile City Square Dental. Our practice is constantly seeking to improve our facility and services to better serve you—our loyal patients. In every aspect, our patients are the fundamental focus of our practice, and drive all of our intents and actions.

I spent a lot of time in the past few months reflecting on the amazing patients I was fortunate enough to treat in 2015, and how they constantly motivate my team and I to excel in our practice of dentistry. With that in mind, I find that now is the optimal time to take those reflections, and

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turn them into new goals. Then take those goals, and turn them into results. Although it can be difficult to stay on track, it’s important to keep your end goal in mind every step of the way.

MAKE SURE YOUR GOALS ARE ATTAINABLE AND ACTIONABLE It’s very likely that your goals and mine overlap. Let me guess—in 2016, you’re aiming to live a healthier lifestyle and pursue new things that make you happy. You may have been thinking about making a significant change in your life for a while, but have yet to take action.

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During this busy time of year, it’s crucial to set time aside for yourself.

Whether it is going for a morning run, trying out a new cooking class, or treating yourself to a mini vacation, follow through with your plans and you won’t regret it! What may help is writing down some attainable short-term and long-term goals, which you can check off your list as you reach each milestone. As well, I find it very helpful to surround yourself with people who can help you move towards your new goals—whether it’s living healthier, happier, or anything else.

If you fit into this category, it’s not difficult to see how your smile, or lack there of, may have prevented you from reaching your full potential. We are here to help. We’ve helped many, many people obtain the smiles of their dreams and we can help you. That is why my patients have described the experience of receiving a smile transformation as a life-changing opportunity, of which the results and advantages will stick with you for a lifetime.

Those are actually my goals for the year as well—to help you renew your overall health with better oral care, and to assist in making your smile dreams come true. If you’ve been thinking about achieving an enhanced smile—what are you waiting for? There’s no better time than now to take action. Smile City Square Dental can help you reach your goal for a better smile with a smile transformation. A smile transformation can be a combination of treatments that make your teeth straighter, whiter, have a better gum-to-teeth ratio, or make them fit more comfortably in your mouth. Basically, the possibilities are endless when it comes to a better smile.

THE FIRST STEP IS THE MOST IMPORTANT

SO YOU KNOW WHAT GOALS YOU WANT TO ACCOMPLISH… WHAT NOW? It’s time to get started! Why choose to complete your smile transformation with me at Smile City Square Dental? What we love about our practice is that we are collaborative, we listen to your unique needs, and we genuinely care about delivering the best results for you.

When it comes to taking a significant step towards your goals, such as choosing to enhance your smile, we understand how important it is to have all your needs heard and understood. I make it my intension to always listen to your story and learn about you as a person before designing a plan of action for your smile. This way, I can be sure that you will be more than happy with the outcome of your procedure(s).

I see each smile transformation as an opportunity to fulfill a dental dream, and happy patients are what motivate me each and every day to continue my passion of dentistry.

My dental practice is a huge part of my life, and is in the forefront of my thoughts at all times. I’m always thinking—what can I do to make the practice better and impact more lives? I’ve made it one of my goals this year to continue making a difference in the dental industry by breaking the barriers between dentist and patient. No matter your reason for stepping into our practice, I assure you that I will always make your needs my priority, by actively listening to your story and creating custom dental plans that work for you. You’ll notice right away when you come for your visit that my entire team is dedicated to being transparent with our patients and making your experience as comfortable as possible.

If an enhanced smile has been on your mind recently, I invite you to take actionable steps towards your goal. The first step is to schedule a consultation at our practice and to learn about the options available to you. Take the new season as an opportunity to finally make your dreams a reality, and to make a change for the better in your health and happiness!

As much of an opportunity as a smile transformation is for me, it’s much more of an opportunity for you to achieve an enhanced smile and overall better health this year. Smile transformations at Smile City Square Dental result in both aesthetic and functional benefits.

The aesthetic benefits that come from crowns, veneers, whitening and gum contouring will be more apparent and quickly noticed by others.

In addition to a smile that looks better, a smile transformation will also make your teeth more functional. A transformed smile can make chewing easier, prevent grinding, and overall increase your comfort.

You’ll feel like a brand new person with a boost of confidence and even more reasons to smile! Trust me, people will notice a major difference and more importantly you will feel it too. After hearing the hundreds of personal stories of my patients over the years, I’ve come to realize what causes the greatest angst amongst those who are unhappy with their smiles: the inability of people to freely express themselves through their smiles. Those of us who are fortunate enough to smile when we feel joy, take our smiles for granted. There are others who have lived their lives being very self-conscious about the appearance of their smiles and as a result, have rarely expressed their joy freely.

This has led to a lack of confidence in social situations.

Dr. Kelvin P. Mah believes in helping people—not merely treating problems—and takes a dedicated interest in the health and wellness of each individual patient. His award-winning Smile City Square Dental practice reflects a zen-like atmosphere of warmth and relaxation. He is also a graduate of UBC’s prestigious Dental School and is an instructor with the Frontier Institute. Discover the transformative possibilities of modern artisan dentistry at SmileCitySquare.com, and visit Smile City Square Dental on Facebook at facebook.com/SmileCitySquare.

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ave you ever attended a networking event, mixer, or meetup, and it’s time to deliver an elevator speech, but you’re stuck with what to say or how to say it? You see others delivering a professional, polished ‘elevator pitch,’ and you wonder how they do it. At Connect Now, each business owner gets an opportunity to deliver a 30-second presentation of their business, and we call it our Connect Now Power Intro.

When strategically composed, you can make your 30 seconds very effective, and most importantly, you’ll expand your reach and attract your ideal client. First impressions do matter, so here are some tips for crafting your Power Intro.

KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE Make sure you know the needs, wants, and desires of those listening to your Power Intro.

Survey your audience ahead of time to see what they need, and what kind of product or program they want from you to make their life and business better. Identify your ideal client, and imagine you are talking directly to that person.

BE CLEAR & CONCISE I’ve seen some people deliver a more compelling presentation in 30 seconds, than others who go on and on for 3 minutes and monopolize everyone’s time. We’ve all seen that happen. So, save yourself time, attract more people to your business, and get more results with a well-crafted intro. You’ll actually get better results saying less and being precise. Less is more.

STICK TO ONE THING Do not mention two businesses or your message won’t stand out. It’s not about telling

everything about your business, it’s about compelling people to connect with you further, and developing long-term business relationships. You may have several things that you offer and do, but when you deliver one distinctive element of what you do, with power and confidence, you will differentiate yourself and successfully express your true value.

FOCUS ON RESULTS The results section of your statement is the most important. Your purpose and passion are revealed in the results you produce for others. Express the impactful outcomes your clients experience. Believe it or not, your presentation is not about you, your product, or program, it should be about the customers and their most urgent needs, how you will solve their problems, and improve their lives.

TELL A STORY If you can express your concise, focused, results in the form of a story, then you will be the most memorable person in the room.

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Stories make people feel your message, not just understand it. Stories reach people’s emotions, not just their intellect. Storytelling produces trust, credibility, and establishes you as an expert. It doesn’t have to be a long story— remember you only have 30 seconds—but when you make it compelling, it will be long lasting in the minds of your audience. If people feel your message they will care and listen, and when they care and listen they will act.

CALL TO ACTION Tell people what to do next with a strong call to action, for example, how to contact you, where to connect with you online, how to download a complimentary copy of your book, or how they can learn more. Be creative. Make it easy for people to connect with you. Don’t create unnecessary barriers. Put up a landing page just for this purpose to make the process as simple as possible for your visitors and potential clients. Be sure to offer your audience an opt-in gift that they want, when they want it. It all starts and ends with your audience.

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Below is a quick and simple exercise to help you clarify your presentation and get started with composing your Power Intro. It’s a proven format and structure that works towards getting better results and building deeper connections. Here’s how it works:

YOUR POWER INTRO I help (who) ______________, to (what do you help them to do) ______________, so they can (what is the result?) ______________. Your call to action (What do you want people to do next? E.g. Visit your website or landing page, register for your event, follow you on social media, ask more questions.) ______________.

Jennifer Henczel is an award-winning leader, author, and speaker. Jennifer has a strong passion for connecting with people, and connecting people with others. Jennifer Henczel founded the Connect Now Network, Connect Now Academy, Inspired Influencer Speaker Series, and the Client Attraction Code. To connect with Jennifer, please visit www.CNBN.ca

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The conference has expanded to feature two days of keynote talks, interviews and workshops as well as unique networking events such as the Connect Dinners; a series of intimate dinners hosted by two speakers from the conference where participants can dive into meaningful and individualized conversations between both participants and presenters.

Confirmed speakers for the 2016 WNORTH Conference include Veronica Juarez, Head of Enterprise Initiatives at Lyft; Elysa Fenenbock, Designer at Google & Global Game-Changer; Heather Rangel, Head of Tech Sector, Deloitte Tax LLP; Philip Grosch, Partner, Consulting and Digital Services Lead, PwC; Nancy Richardson, Chief Marketing Officer, Clearly; Kelly Norcott, Director of Business Development, TELUS; Elizabeth McLaughlin, CEO & Founder, 40% and Rising out of New York City; and Narges Nirumvala, a worldrenowned leadership communication expert.

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eather Odendaal is meeting one of her committee members for the WNORTH Conference at a cafe in her home of Whistler, BC. She is the epitome of “leaning in”—a laptop is fired up on the table in front of her, a steaming latte is at hand and her three-monthold son Luke is fast asleep in the stroller tucked behind her chair.

To say Heather has moxie, is an understatement. But she isn’t alone.

Heather has surrounded herself with an organizing committee made up of twelve individuals (including her husband), each working in their own sphere of expertise on a pro bono basis. The WNORTH Board of Advisors also provide their guidance and mentorship towards the broad themes and direction of WNORTH. Heather built this team to support her as she took on the additional role of motherhood, and the result is a collaborative effort mirroring the kind of network Heather hopes to build on a global scale for women as they ascend into leadership roles.

WNORTH is the first of its kind- an experiential, destination conference for women in business on a leadership track. The material delivered during this conference will not only be impactful, it will be outcome-based. Each individual will be held to task by their fellow attendees through the creation of a community of women who are the next generation of senior leaders.

Tickets for WNORTH are now available. The Balance Pass is $699 and includes access to two days of WNORTH Conference programming in Whistler as well as an opening wine reception. WNORTH Conference is proud to partner with PwC, McQuarrie Hunter LLP, Business Events Canada, Nita Lake Lodge, Fresh Magazine, and is produced by Heather’s company, Bluebird Strategy.

Registration is now available at WNorthConference.com/register

WNORTH Conference is Heather’s other baby, her first child if you will. After identifying a gap leadership training supporting women, she decided to create her own forum. Now in its second year, WNORTH Conference is a platform bringing together today’s top women leaders and the next generation of women rising to leadership positions in corporate, public and entrepreneurial sectors.

This boutique destination conference gives women the opportunity to have real conversations critical to achieving real success. A multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of conference content allows participants to dive into the conference’s main pillars of focus: Accelerate Growth, Balance Life, Inspire Change and Connections that Matter. Inspirational talks, actionable workshops and intimate networking opportunities, move conversations outside of the normal boundaries of the typical conference event.

WNORTH is the first of its kind- an experiential, destination conference for women in business on a leadership track. The material delivered at the conference is not only impactful, it is outcome-based.

Each individual will be held to task by their fellow attendees through the creation of a community of women who are the next generation of senior leaders.

This year, WNORTH Conference will host 200 business leaders in the unique resort setting of Nita Lake Lodge from April 20–22, 2016.

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t can be daunting to stare at a lens since it can seem like an emotionless eyeball, unblinking, waiting for you. Perhaps it conjures an image that you fear—an ambivalent audience. After all, how can we perform without connection?

I think this fear and the lack of connection is what can trip people up when doing video. As with everything else, we need to turn fear to love.

The camera, and the waiting audience, loves you. The lens is your most patient ally—it will wait until you get it right.

CONNECTION REMINDER LIST 1. Bring out the best you by imagining or having your ideal person there to film with.

How to NOT Be Afraid of the Camera

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2. Smile—it will get you out of your head and into your heart.

Guaranteed.

3. If you muck up, laugh at yourself!

You are trying and no one gets it right the first time.

4. Find your best angle and light yourself up! We’re there to see you, not your backdrop.

5. Your phone shoots in HD! You do not need any fancy equipment, so relax. Make sure to get a tripod so you’re not hand-holding. Shaky video is distracting!

6. You are perfectly imperfect and your story or message deserves to be heard! (I want to hear it!)

________________________________________ Adera Angelucci is a passion-driven, purposeled entrepreneur on a mission to help others express their truth and own their awesome. Host and Creator of Passionpreneur TV, Co-Founder at SPIRO Creative Inc. a Telly Award winning company dedicated to marketing amazing people and making the world a better, happier place, one video at a time.

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Inspirational women showing the world that passion drives success

ALLYSON MATOS

JULIE BROWN

CARLA CATHERWOOD

CASI GILL

Allyson Matos is a photographer who specializes in newborn, family, portrait, and wedding photography.

She knows photography is what sets her “soul on fire” because when she wakes up in the morning she thinks, “Wow! I’m getting paid for this? This isn’t work!”

She loves everything about photography: the people she meets, the memories she is able to capture, and the feeling she gets when she does it.

Julie Brown has parlayed her passion and love of makeup, hair, and personal styling into an award-winning mobile beauty business. She is also a makeup instructor at the renowned, Blanche Macdonald. Julie and her team at Let’s Face It Beauty help women look their best with makeup and hair services for weddings, special events, head shots, and photo shoots.

Carla Catherwood is a renowned choreographer, producer, and CEO of Army of Sass, a heels dance performance and training program in Canada for women (and some men too) of all levels of experience.

Casi Gill is a hairstylist and cofounder of the lifestyle brand Lana & Casi. She has a passion for helping women feel their worth by reinventing their look. She empowers the clients who visit her at Serendipity Hair Studio in Fort Langley to leave feeling more confident and glamorous.

Starting her own photography business was the “best and scariest thing” she has ever done. The book #GIRLBOSS

by Sophia Amoruso is a constant source of inspiration and encouragement.

She especially loves these words of wisdom from Amoruso: “Your challenge as a GIRLBOSS is to dive headfirst into things without being too attached to the results. When your goal is to gain experience, perspective, and knowledge, failure is no longer a possibility. Failure is your invention.”

Check out Allyson at Facebook. com/Ally.Matos.Allyfotografy

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Julie is passionate about bringing out one’s natural beauty and helping women learn how to put their best foot forward. With personal style and closet makeovers and makeup and hair coaching, she’s able to help women feel confident and build their own personal style. Let her help you bring out your beautiful!

To learn more about Julie and her work, visit her website at LetsFaceItBeauty.ca To follow her beautiful transformations and makeovers, check her out on Instagram and Facebook @letsfaceitbeauty.

Carla’s path to Army of Sass began when she produced her first burlesque-inspired performance for a local Vancouver fundraiser that ended up raising nearly $20,000.

From that point onward, Carla understood the power of dance and how transformative, inspirational, and challenging it could be. She threw herself into Heels Dancing.

As time went on, Catherwood wanted to perform less and teach more, so she started to teach the heels style she was developing.

Army of Sass was born. As of the beginning of 2016, AOS has over 500 registered students, with over 140 in Toronto where Carla now resides, and the rest at the remaining 12 licensee locations across Canada.

Check out ArmyOfSass.com/ locations to see if there’s an Army of Sass location near you.

Casi has booked models and celebrities all over BC and across the globe. At only twenty years of age this girl has the right motivation and drive to get her where she needs to be. Casi has given herself the freedom to be her own boss and remain constantly inspired by what she loves to do. Gaining new and different perspectives is what keeps her at the top of her game.

Find Casi at Serendipity Hair Studio in Fort Langley. If you mention this article you will receive a free cut with any colour service. If you’d like to see her work, you can connect with Casi at casi@lanaandcasi.com; or on Snapchat @miss.gill; or on Instagram @hairbycasii; or (very soon) at HairByCasii.com.

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HOLLY HO

JACQUELINE TUPPER

KRISTIN VAN VLOTEN

Holly Ho is a passionate young creative who founded Mint To Inspire, a lifestyle, fashion, and beauty blog. Her intention with Mint To Inspire was to help others to follow their dreams and, in turn, inspire others.

She wanted to be able to create community and support ladies who wanted to start or grow their own businesses but were unsure as to how to do so.

Jacqueline Tupper is the owner of Lord’s Shoes and Apparel, a women’s fashion boutique known for its striking shoes.

She is a third generation small business owner who owes “a ton” to her mother and grandmother.

Without them, she would not have recently celebrated Lord’s 10th anniversary at its South Granville location.

Kristin van Vloten is a ghostwriter, copywriter, and bestselling author. Her company Salvo Communications provides writing support to leaders who need to translate their insights and experiences into powerful content, including non-fiction books.

In addition to providing great lifestyle, fashion, and beauty content, Mint To Inspire hosts affordable events that motivate and help ladies with their businesses. Mint To Inspire also collaborates with small local businesses to help build awareness through their blog and social media outlets.

Holly also works with people who want to create brands for their businesses by providing logo design and branding consultations. She also coaches these entrepreneurs on how to start business and websites.

Learn more at MintToInspire. com, or email holly@ minttoinspire.com for more information.

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Jacqueline believes that independent businesses like hers succeed by combining unique products with a level of personal service that larger chains can’t duplicate. She takes immense pride in the loyalty Lord’s has developed. She takes personal satisfaction in helping women of all stripes look more fabulous. In fact, many of her best friends started out as customers.

Jacqueline is also a wife and proud mother to two young and energetic boys. When she’s not working the floor at Lord’s or working on a spreadsheet on her computer, she can be found with her two little gentlemen.

You can find Jacqueline at Lord’s Shoes & Apparel at 2932 Granville Street, or at LordsShoes.ca.

Kristin has ghostwritten or coauthored multiple books that hit number one best-seller status in their categories on Amazon.

One of her books is taught at a university in Australia. One of her books was called “an essential guide” by influencer and Fast Company co-founder Alan M. Webber.

The books she writes for and with clients help them to generate leads, secure speaking gigs, and establish their thought leadership. Plus, her clients get to express ideas and tell stories that they’ve wanted to share with the world for a long time— sometimes decades!

Do you have a book inside you that’s dying to get out? Is a book part of your business plan, mission, or legacy?

Check out Kristin’s work at SalvoCommunications.com.

GRACE LANUZA & CINDY TRAN In early 2015, entrepreneurs Cindy Tran and Grace Lanuza wanted a night where they could sip some drinks, shop from the local businesses they love, and share the experience with their network. After double the number of women they originally invited attended the initial “Sweetheart Pop Up” event, the retail platform Sip & Shop YVR was born.

A unique pop-up concept, Sip & Shop YVR is an ultra-inclusive retail platform that stands for the “3 Cs”: collaboration, community, and commerce. It’s a disruptive concept that allows business owners to “test drive” their products in a cost-effective way.

Cindy’s thriving business Sweet Petite Confectioner was one of the original featured brands at Sip & Shop YVR. Grace drew from her 14+ years of experiential marketing to help businesses who were taking part make their brands come to life at the event.

Sip & Shop YVR’s goal is to scale globally, empowering women entrepreneurs along the way.

Want to join the ride? These ladies and their heels can be found @sipshopyvr

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CORRY STAFF

ELIZABETH MAZZEI

KATHERINE MCEACHNIE

EMMA JOHNSON

Corry Staff is a Certified Financial Planner and sought after speaker who is known for her fun and engaging seminars for women. Her philosophy is that women learn through storytelling and sharing, and this CFP is not afraid to tell her own story.

Elizabeth Mazzei is the owner and operator of Exodus Colon Health and Wellness, founded in 2003 in Maple Ridge. Elizabeth has journeyed through both conventional and alternative medicine and has worked alongside some of the most respected medical specialists in gastroenterology.

Katherine is a Premier V Executive Leader with Rodan + Fields Canada, bringing award-winning anti-aging skin care to your home from world renowned dermatologists Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields. Rodan + Fields is a skin care company redefining social commerce. They offer premium skin care regimens for a variety of skin issues, and even offer free skin assessments online.

Emma Johnson is a Registered Dental Hygienist who owns and operates Pearl Boutique, a Vancouver-based dental hygiene and teeth whitening clinic. Pearl Boutique’s mandate is to ensure optimal comfort and ease of the client by providing gentle, safe, and effective dental hygiene and teeth whitening services.

Corry freely shares her own real experiences of struggling financially before learning how to turn things around in both her personal and business life. That candid approach has an uncanny way of inspiring other women to share their struggles too.

Corry has her own financial planning firm called Corry Staff Financial Group Inc., a series of financial parties for women called Cocktails and Cash™, and a corporate “lunch and learn” series called Financially Speaking. She has also worked as a Certified Financial Planning Consultant for the television show Million Dollar Neighbourhood on the Oprah Winfrey Network.

To learn more about Cocktails and Cash™, check out the website at CocktailsAndCash.com; to find out more about Corry’s firm, visit CorryStaff.com; and to contact Corry directly, email corry@corrystaff.com.

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As a National Board Colon Hydrotherapist (NBCHT), Natural Nutrition Clinical Practitioner (NNCP), and Natural Health Practitioner (C.N.H.P), she is highly skilled and trusted, with 30 years of experience in the health field. Elizabeth provides colon hydrotherapy, personalized cleansing and detoxification programs, holistic nutritional consulting, orthomolecular medicine, therapeutic body work, and essential oils.

Elizabeth’s practice is premised upon a balanced and holistic approach to health and overall wellbeing. She believes that a well-functioning digestive system is the cornerstone of optimal health. Her ability to empower, inspire, and motivate others to live a healthier and more vibrant life is inimitable.

To learn more or to book an appointment with Elizabeth, visit ExodusWellness.org.

Katherine is a wine scholar, a UBC Wine Educator, an International IWSC Wine Judge, and a writer. She is passionate about her work with Rodan + Fields because she knows the anti-aging industry is the fastest growing multibillion dollar industry in the world. She had an epiphany that not everyone drinks wine, but everybody has skin!

You can access Katherine’s virtual store from the comfort of your home by going to KMcEachnie.MyRandF.com/ca.

Come shop online with a glass of wine! You can also reach Katherine by calling 604-306-4201, or emailing katherinethegrape@shaw.ca.

Emma received an undergrad in Kinesiology in 2008 and then moved on to receive her Diploma of Dental Hygiene in 2010. She has been practicing dental hygiene for 6 years.

In her spare time, she enjoys running, hiking, yoga, reading, snowboarding, and spending time with her dog and her family.

When Emma opened Pearl Boutique in 2014, she decided to steer it away from the standard “hospital like” setting of a dental office. Instead, she wanted to offer oral health services in a beautiful, cozy, spa-like setting.

She wanted her patients to genuinely enjoy their dental hygiene or teeth whitening experience and look forward to their next appointments.

Learn more about Pearl Boutique or check out their convenient online booking system at TeethWhiteningByPearl.com.

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RANBIR PUAR

SAMANTHA LENZ

SUSAN POLANO

CARA THIEN

Ranbir Puar is the co-founder of Spirituality for Reality Inc., an organization devoted to helping people develop strong self-images. She is known for her moving TEDx speech, “Building Strong Children”. She has helped facilitate the selfhealing of dozens of individuals.

Her upcoming book Blindside: From Despair to Destiny, is about how people can transform crisis moments into their greatest destinies.

A big presence in a growing town, Samantha is a freelance writer based out of Abbotsford, BC.

A certified and gifted bodyworker, Susan Polano practices holistic massage at the Vancouverbased Oceana Massage. Oceana was recently voted the winner of Best Massage Therapy in Vancouver for the Top Choice Awards.

Cara Thien is an IFBB Fitness Competitor, Elite Trainer and Owner of Cara Thien Health + Performance Center which specializes in small group training that gets results. Her passion is to change lives and she believes there is nothing more rewarding than helping clients reach their goals.

From the start, Ranbir’s own journey was borne of a deep desire to transform despair into destiny. Her passion for empowering others led to the development of FreeWithin.

Me (a division of Spirituality for Reality Inc.). FreeWithin.Me is an organization that focuses on integrating mind, body, and spirit to instil positive selfimages in children and adults.

Ranbir’s unique ability to get to the heart of the matter in an intuitive yet pragmatic and direct manner has enabled her clients to achieve clarity and make dramatic changes in their lives.

Find Ranbir at FreeWithin.Me, where you can watch videos and read articles that can “light the path to you”.

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In the past, Sam has interned for CTV News Vancouver, written for ValleyBuzz in association with VancityBuzz and other media outlets. Currently, she writes for Surrey604, is an Access Producer for Shaw TV in Chilliwack, a blog contributor for the SuperDate as well as the Honeybeemom blog, and works with many individual clients based on their specific needs.

On a personal level, Samantha is a strong mental health advocate and believes it is extremely important to educate others on the stigmas behind depression and anxiety.

Sam’s passion for writing began at a young age; through networking she would love to connect and collaborate with more like-minded individuals.

She is currently working on launching her own single-mom’s blog and novel, stay tuned.

To find out more about Samantha, get in touch with her via email at samanthanlenz@gmail.com.

You can also connect with her through Twitter @SamanthaLenz or Instagram @snlenz

At Oceana Massage, preventative health comes first. In a world where people are constantly overextending themselves, Oceana Massage provides much needed respite and healing— with major health benefits.

In this context, Susan and Oceana’s other practitioners offer massages that help their clients better manage the pace of their lives. They work with both women and men who care about their long-term health and book regular treatments throughout the year to manage their stress levels. Susan provides an intuitive, comforting, and customized treatment with each massage. Her sessions not only stimulate the muscles and lymphatic system, but also create positive effects for the heart and mind that last long after the treatments are over.

Book a session at the awardwinning Oceana Massage today by visiting OceanaMassage. com/Appointment-Scheduling.

Cara began her competitive journey at the age of thirty, developing her effective training techniques through hard work and dedication to her dream of competing. She has designed one-of-a-kind fitness experiences to help clients break through limitations and create the quality of life they deserve.

Every client is unique and starts with an assessment to establish individual needs.

Results determine the detailed plan used to achieve specified goals.

From everyday fitness enthusiast to pro athlete, everyone has to start somewhere. Cara’s new 7-Day Cleanse combines a healthy diet and workout to jump-start clients on their road to change. Visit CaraThien.com to download the 7-Day Cleanse or emailcarathien@yahoo.com and get started today!

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