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SUMMER MUSTHAVES
FITNESS EXPERT
THERESA ROEMER
IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET IN SHAPE
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BEAT THE HEAT HAIR, FACE & BODY
DIY BEAUTY: BRONZER CHEAT SHEET
POSITIVE THINKING Control Your Thoughts
Tips from Richard Greenberg
HOW TO AVOID RAISING SPOILED CHILDREN
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letter from the editor We all must have something! We live in a “gotta have it” type of society. There is always something or other we feel we just can’t live without. All of the “things” we carry around in our hearts, heads and handbags. The question we must all ask ourselves is, do we really need all those must-haves floating around? And most of us will answer yes…heck yes! The team at GLD took its own spin on “must-haves” with our July/ August issue, where you’ll find selections in beauty, fitness, lifestyle, music and over the top must-haves in Money to Blow. Jim Jensen gives us some tips on training our minds to think positive. Our thoughts shape everything we do, as the old chinese proverb says: Be careful of your thoughts, for your thoughts become your words. Be careful of your words, for your words become your actions. Be careful of your actions, for your actions become your habits. Be careful of your habits, for your habits become your character. Be careful of your character, for your character becomes your destiny. US Open Body Builder, Theresa Roemer reminds us it’s not too late to get in shape for summer with her fitness tips. While Celebrity Trainer, Holly Perkins, teaches us that the right fitness regimen can empower women from society’s image pressures. In our quest to find the perfect products to beat the summer heat, our editorial team tested many items and came up with our ‘Summer Must-Haves’. All of the products were tried and tested by our staff and come highly recommended. Plus more....enjoy! Thank you!
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Contents JULY\AUGUST 2015
FEATURES
IN EVERY ISSUE
COVER STORY: 12 SUMMER MUSTHAVES Editor’s Picks
BEAUTY 11 Do It Yourself
FITNESS 10 Tips to Empower 28 Get In Shape Now LIVING GRAND 19 Parenting: How to Avoid Raising Spoiled Children 38 A Better You: Control Your Thoughts MONEY 36 Celebrity Start Ups
MONEY TO BLOW 21 Hotel Suites MUSIC 31 Summer Hits
grand life daily contributors | july\august 2015 this issue:
publisher NAKIA BROWN nakia@grandlifedaily.com
HOLLY PERKINS www.baladea.com Holly is a national fitness expert and developer of baladea, a customizable fitness and wellness system for women. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), one of the most prestigious certifications in the industry. She believes that making fitness a fun lifestyle is the best way to achieve true change. As one of the nation’s leading weight-loss experts and a highly sought-after celebrity trainer, she has been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers and on national TV shows.
RICHARD E. GREEN
Richard Greenberg is native of Los Angeles. In 1976, he graduated from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in English. Shortly thereafter, he married his childhood sweetheart JoAnn, and they continue to happily parent three sons and a daughter. For 30 years Richard worked in the entertainment industry as a post-production executive, editor and writer/producer. Richard shares his wisdom and strategy in the book, in his Huffington Post column and on his website CommonSenseDad. com.
THERESA ROEMER
Health became important to Theresa at a young age. As a sickly child who was diagnosed with a lifetime of physical constraints, Theresa became interested in health and fitness. Theresa opened her chain of fitness centers, Body by Design in Wyoming in 1991 and ran five fitness facilities through 2000, while also providing personal training services through her company Phenomenal Physiques. She took the U.S. Open title in body-building at the age of 40, and in the year 2012 Theresa held the titles of Mrs. Houston U.A., Mrs. Texas U.A., and was the 1st runner up for Mrs. United America concurrently. Theresa Roemer is also the CEO of Theresa Roemer, LLC and a small business owner who specializes in business philanthropy.
JIM JENSEN www.sevenkeystounlock.com
executive editor NAKIA BROWN nakia@grandlifedaily.com fashion editor EBONY CHARLES ebony@grandlifedaily.com entertainment contributor STUB BOOGIE studboogie@studboogie.com beauty contributor JOY RATTRAY joy.makemeover@gmail.com director industry relations & events ASHLEY CHARLES ashley@grandlifedaily.com associate marketing & promotions MICHELLE DURENAY michelle@grandlifedaily.com intern VINCENT MCDONALD
In his new book titled, 7 KEYS To Unlock Your Full Potential, Jensen explores how to take control of your beliefs and unleash the power of your subconscious mind, so that breakthrough performance can result.
GLD Digial is published six times a year and available exclusively at grandlifedaily.com.
7 KEYS builds on his earlier work Beyond The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, which encompasses his 45 years of studying the work of Dr. Joseph Murphy.
Letter to the Editor: Please include your name, email and daytime phone number for confirmation. We reserve the right to edit correspondence for clarity and space. Send via email to kia@grandlifedaily.com.
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fitness | tips
Can a Fitness & Wellness Regimen Empower You?
By: Holly Perkins
From an early age, women have foisted on them images of the “ideal” female body, and self-esteem can plummet when they fail to measure up. But celebrity trainer Holly Perkins says it’s time women stop buying into those societal pressures.
ness regimen can empower women and emancipate them from society’s image pressures: • Because looking good makes you feel good. That’s especially true when you’re trying to look good to please yourself and not others, Perkins says. “There’s this sense of empowerment when you exercise, eat a healthier diet and lose weight because it’s what you want and not because of peer pressure or societal pressures,” she says.
“There’s this perception that all women need to look like perfect runway models,” says Perkins. “They can feel the anxiety building when they are trying to meet someone else’s expectations. That’s when the effort to lose weight or get fit can add Self-esteem rises when you improve your image on your to the stresses of life instead of relieving them.” terms, she says, and as a result “looking gorgeous never felt Certainly, women should want to improve their health, get better.” fit and look gorgeous all at the same time, says Perkins, who recently released a home-exercise system designed specifical- • Because the science says so. Research shows that stress can keep you from losing weight and might even cause you to ly for women called baladea (www.baladea.com), with regiadd pounds. Even if you eat well and exercise, an excessive mens she developed to fuse fitness and wellness exercises. amount of stress can counteract all your efforts. That’s why But getting in shape needs to be something women want for meshing fitness and wellness works so well, Perkins says. themselves, and not an effort to mimic some airbrushed im“Stress reduction and relaxation can significantly improve age on a magazine cover at the supermarket, she says. weight loss,” she says. “That allows you to look and feel your absolute best.” Perkins realized several years ago that her clients met their weight-loss goals faster when she created programs that addressed both their fitness and wellness needs at the same • Because while improving your look, you also become time. healthier. You will feel amazing not just because of elevated self-esteem, but because your body really is functioning betThey also felt happier about themselves. So she incorporated ter because of the diet and exercise, Perkins says. Your energy yoga and other stress-relieving and relaxation techniques level will rise and “you will feel ready for anything,” she says. into the baladea program. “You can look awesome and you can feel happy at the same time,” Perkins says. “It’s all about letting your true self shine.” Perkins offers three reasons why the right fitness and well10 | GLD JULY\AUGUST 2015
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editor’s picks | summer must-haves
Protect and Restore
Summer’s hot, humid weather can wreck havoc on your hair, skin and body. Instead of waiting for the damage to occur, we recommend some at-home preventitive treatments with some easy-to-use products. Don’t fret, we you will remain summertime fine all season!
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The perfect three-piece set to protect and restore hair after a day by the pool or at the beach. The PHYTOPlage
Essentials Set contains
three must-have products for smooth, healthy-looking hair. The Phytoplage After-Sun Rehydrating Shampoo, washes away sand, salt, chlorine, and sunscreen residue while replenishing moisture. The water-resistant Phytoplage L’Original Protective Sun Oil protects against UV damage and sun exposure, minimizing color fading, dryness, and damage. The deep-acting Phytoplage After-Sun Recovery Mask hydrates, nourishes, and repairs even the most sun-damaged hair for strands that are soft and lustrous. $56 www.sephora.com
Baobab’s ColorProof Evolved Color Care is the must-have beauty
item for color treated hair - all year round! For those of us who are bottled blondes, ColorProof Reapair Shampoo and Condition is the perfect solution for dry, lifeless locks, providing exceptional hydration from root-to-tip, greater elasticity, strength and shine. $50 www.colorproof.com
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editor’s picks | summer must-haves In a rush?
Revlon Soft Pulse Silicone Straight-
ener is the perfect flat iron for you. It heats up in 30 seconds
and has an auto shut off feaure. The 1 inch soft pulse silicone straightener comes with a soft pulse that helps heat penetrate hair for faster styling. Silicone provides non-slip styling for effortless glide. It also provides a more gentle glide on the hair to reduce breakage. Straightener can be used with or without soft pulse feature. $29.99 www.amazon.com
Mongolian Boar and the super thin, Intelliflex™ bristles
of The Shine Brush by The Wet Brush, are the perfect combination to evenly distribute your hair’s natural oils throughout each strand, which will leave your hair smooth and shiny. Great for use on dry hair, the Shine Brush is the ideal for bobs and smoothing. $12.99 www.thewetbrush.com
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PHYTOPlage Sublime After Sun Hair & Body Oil has a perfect blend of botanical oils,
including perilla, buriti, annatto, and camellia oils, deeply hydrates, nourishes and regenerates both hair and skin after sun and water exposure. The Sublime After Sun Oil renews the beauty of hair, as it sublimates skin and helps to prolong a sun-kissed tan. $40 www.sephora.com
Need a protective style after a day in the sune? Love up-dos, but hate the amount of time it takes
to do it right? The new Revlon Sophist-O-
Twist makes putting your hair up a quick and
easy process. The Sophist-O-Twist creates the perfext low, side, and our favorite, high bun. You can create French Twists, there are many possibilities. No pins or clips are needed and the soft velvet material is gentle to your hair. $6.79 www.target.com
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editor’s picks | summer must-haves Looking for a system to gently clean
and hydrate your face? The H2O+
Face Oasis Sea Foam Collection is the system you
need. It is a 3-step regimen featuring a foaming cleanser, toner and moisturizer that rapidly melt into the skin to deeply hydrate and aid in the absoorption of kei age-defying ingredients. Face Oasis Sea Foam Cleanser $22 Face Oasis Sea Foam Toner $22 Face Oasis Sea Foam Moisturizer $36 h2oplus.com
Even if you’ve never been able to master the liquid eyeliner in the past—the Colour Strokes
Liquid Eyeliner is a must for
instant chic. Using a combination of sympeptide, a peptide complex, along with natural ingredients, Lashem® helps promote longer- looking eyelashes for a dramatic eye impact. $20 www.lashem.com
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The Artis Fluenta Collection combines ergonomics with design, function and performance, making cosmetics application easier and more efficient. The elongated neck provides fluidity for more control and flexibility when applying. The collection uses CosmeFibreâ, eveloped exclusively for superior makeup application. Artis Fluenta is sold exclusively, in-store and online, at Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. Hand made in the USA. Animal-Free Beauty®
The Artis Fluenta
Linear 3, is perfect for
applying eye, brow and lip color. It can also be used for special effects makeup to create medium size lines and linear shapes. $42 Create the perfect natural looking brow that won’t fade throughout the day using
the Brow Bar To Go by Whitening Lightning, an all-in-one compact featuring two brow powders, a brow wax and angled brush for precise application, that effortlessly fills in eyebrows to create a fuller, more defined brow look. $28.00 www.whiteninglightning.com www.gerardcosmetics.com
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Whether you’re looking for a body brush for a smooth sunless tanner application or to apply powder foundation to your entire face in seconds, the Artis
Fluenta Ocal 10 is
the only brush you will ever need. Oval 10 brush has over 250,000 individual fibres and is designed with a large rounded oval to provide to the entire face and body. $90
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editor’s picks | summer must-haves VOGA Italia’s Baby Sparkling is a mini
sized sparkling wine perfectly portioned for one! With a unique screw top cap, you can easily open and reseal while enjoying a summer picnic lunch or day at the beach! For extra cute enjoyment, pop in a straw and enjoy. No glass needed. $5.99
Get your nails ready for summer with shades from
FABY Italian Nail Lacquer. With so many
colors to choose from - like Hula Hoop Pink, Sugarful and A Long Summer - we are certain you will find at least one you love! $18 each www.fabyusa.com
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living grand | parenting
How to Avoid Raising Spoiled Children Fatherhood Expert Shares Top Tips By:Richard E. Greenberg
Richard Greenberg shows how tapping into the common sense you already have is the first key to parenting. Then it’s a matter of putting that knowledge to work- which is what you’ll learn in Raising Children That Other People Like To Be Around. His book gives parents an overview of the process while offering guidelines to reduce conflict between parents and their kids, improve communication within any family, and replace the stress of parenting with true common sense. “Teaching children respect means showing respect for ourselves. It’s not easy to live an ‘exemplary’ life, but trying really hard to do so is exactly what being a parent is. None of us are perfect, but every day we have opportunities to show our kids the high road not only in our expectations of them, but in our expectations of ourselves.”
Top tips to avoid raising spoiled, entitled children. In an age where children’s lives are filled with instant gratification and parents want to give their kids everything on a silver platter, is it any wonder that kids are growing up with a sense of entitlement?
One of the best ways parents can avoid raising spoiled children is to make clearly defined rules and apply those rules as needed. Giving children examples of what to expect and what behavior is acceptable is the only reasonable way to guide them toward By giving children the latest technology, newest cars, learning to navigate the world. When they follow the or designer clothes without actually teaching them to rules and work for a reward, they understand that earn them, parents often raise children who have no they are not simply entitled to getting whatever they ability to solve problems or deal with adversity. want. Learning to deal with adversity, specifically the Richard Greenberg believes that learning to overchallenge of being told “no” is an extremely valuable come obstacles is a skill that will serve children well lifelong lesson. Children gain strength and adaptas they head into adulthood. “As parents we want to ability from parents who say “No” to every new game, give our kids the world, making their lives easier than clothing, car or phone their children might want. what we might have experienced growing up, but it’s possible that we can actually hurt them by not expos- Proven 5-part method for raising kind, ing them to adversity and giving them the skills they thoughtful children with the abbreviated acneed to become self-sustaining in the longer term.”
ronym S.M.A.R.T.
The parenting process is designed to succeed; yet millions ofparents wonder if they’re doing things “right.” The five principles that can help every parent become better in their role: After raising four kids over thirty years, www.grandlifedaily.com
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Set an example. Every parent has had parents. What did they do right, and what did they do wrong? Examine your own life, then determine the values you want in your own family. On a subconscious level, your children will absorb your values by watching you as you model them. Look for the good in others. Hold the door. Return your shopping cart. Express gratitude.
have a very anxious ride in the backseat. Now, realize that we, as parents, are driving the cab in which our children ride. We have to assume that we can do a better job of getting them to the airport than they could do on their own, and we have to act as though we know the way, which, by virtue of the fact that we are adult, is far more likely true.
Teach in all things. Children are mini-recorders Make the rules. Rules should be logical and fair and and as a result, parents need to understand that everything they do is teaching a lesson. This means no should be explained to children in a way they can jay-walking, no white lies on the phone, and no makunderstand the rule and the reasons behind them. ing excuses. When parents step up and take responI’m not as concerned about grades and a clean bedroom but I believe there are some hard and fast “capi- sibility, they teach their children to do the same. By tal crimes” such as disrespect and lying for which the staying calm, parents teach their children to be calm. Ultimately, a parent’s job is to teach their kids how to hammer needs to come down hard. Others can be navigate the world. This begins when we show them negotiated. Good parenting also means where the bathroom is in the supermarket, and conrecognizing that a family is an evolving,entity and tinues when they’re teenagers or young adults who that each of our children are individuals who grow, need help figuring out what they want to do with learn, and change at different rates. That’s where the their lives. When parents see their children as “adults flexibility comes in. in training”, it’s easier to keep the long view in mind Apply the rules. There’s no point in making rules if while dealing with the a bunch of sixth graders on a field trip. you’re not going to apply them. Life is full of rules, so the sooner you teach your children how to follow How to reduce conflict between parents and them, the more successful they will be when they’re on their own. Additionally, children perceive rules their kids, improve communication within as a measurement of concern. Applying rules tells a any family, and replace stress of parenting child that a parent cares, and in that process allows with true common sense. the parent to set reasonable expectations that should be recognized with praise or reward when met. Pos- Parents shouldn’t overthink things. As adults, most itive parenting goes much farther than criticism. parents know more than they think they know Remember, we, as parents, are responsible for the whether or not today’s society has turned parenting behavior of our children. Setting and applying rules into a profession. The process of raising children beearly makes it much easier to be a parent later in life. gan long before car seats and pre-school admissions, As I say in my book: “It’s easier to lighten up, than it and we’re all here as proof of its high success rate. is to tighten up.” Teaching children respect means showing respect Respect ourselves. It is inexcusable to let your child tell you to shut up—but there are parents who allow it. You are the boss and you need to lead with confidence. If parents aren’t confident, their children can sense it, and this creates anxiety in the home. Children respond to anxiety by misbehaving, because they want to be assured that everything is going to be fine. Imagine that you’ve just hopped in a cab and told the driver to take you to the airport. In response, the driver says “I’m not really sure I know how to get to the airport.” This would cause you to 20 | GLD JULY\AUGUST 2015
for ourselves. It’s not easy to live an ‘exemplary’ life, but trying really hard to do so is exactly what being a parent is. None of us are perfect, but every day we have opportunities to show our kids the high road not only in our expectations of them, but in our expectations of ourselves. Simple solutions to reducing conflict include having meals together, turning off the television and cell phones (parents AND kids), encouraging truth by offering children the opportunity to “come clean” with limited punishment. If there is logic, consistency, and kindness in your leadership, your children will happily fall into line. www.grandlifedaily.com
living grand | money to blow
Fairytale vacations, haute couture, luxurious homes, priceless art and jewels, super exclusive electronics and so much more, the super wealthy just indulge in it all. Things so over the top, that have us all shaking our heads and saying “man, if I had money to blow”.
Hotel Suites: One year’s salary (before taxes) or one grand night in a hotel suite? The Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson Geneva, Switzerland At the top of our list, as currently the most expensive suite in the world, is The Royal Penthouse Suite at Hotel President Wilson.This 12-bedroom, 12-bathroom suite sprawls across 18,000 square feet, taking up the entire eighth florr of Hotel President Wilson. Features include armored doors, a human-sized safe, bulletproof windows, a private elevator, and helipad access. The Royal Penthouse Suite is a favorite among visiting dignitaries, heads of state and other VIPs in need of privacy. Rates start at $65,000 and can reach nearly $80,000 per night.
living grand | money to blow Grand Royal Residences at Grand Resort Lagonissi Athens, Greece
Coming in at second is The Grand Royal Residences at the Grand Resort Lagonissi. The Residence boasts four floors of more than 12,000 square feet with three master bedrooms. Features include multi-layered security, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, private spa, squash court and private yachting club. You’ll also have a private chef, personal trainer, and personal pianist available during your stay. Book this reisdence and you will be flown to the Athenian Peninsula on a private jet, courtesy of the hotel. Rates start at $47,000 per night.
living grand | money to blow The Ty Warner Penthouse Suite at Four Seasons Hotel New York, New York
On the 52nd floor of the Four Seasons Hotel, sits the one-of-a-kind, Ty Warner Penthouse Suite. This 4,300 square foot suite features a 360-degree view of the city.
The penthouse offers generous and gracious proportions, including cathedral ceilings, diamond skylights, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private elevator.
Sumptuous and stunningly beautiful, the 600-squarefoot master bedroom features walls with handapplied straw marquetry by French artisans. Sculpture, hand-stamped Venetian velvet, Thai silk with 22-carat gold threads and custom-designed furniture, each a piece of art in its own right, accent the room.
This lavish suite comes with a 24-hour personal butler, a Rolls-Royce chauffeur, an art concierge, a personal trainer, all-inclusive access to the Spa and dining venues.
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living grand | money to blow The Shahi Mahal Suite at Raj Palace Jaipur, India
The Raj Palace really was a raj’s palace before it was converted into a hotel. This six-bedroom suite has ivory and gold furniture, private theater, library, ining room, private swimming pool and a spa with 24-carat gold coated walls, it’s the picture of opulence. Guests also have access to a personal kitchen staff and a team of butlers. Rates start at $40,000 and can reach up to $60,000 per night
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living grand | money to blow Sky VIlla at Palms Casino & Resort Las Vegas, Nevada
We end our list in Vegas at the Palms Casino and Resort. The Sky Villa is complete with a personal glass elevator, this 9,000-square-foot palace welcomes you to a world of splendor. The Two Story Sky Villa is the highest of high class featuring jaw-dropping highlights such as a glass-enclosed cantilevered pool, private terraces, massage and fitness rooms and butler service. Addiional features include living room, dining room, 2 Master and 2 Salon Suites and 5.5 bathrooms. Rates start at $40,000 per night. www.grandlifedaily.com
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fitness | get in shape now
It’s Not Too Late To Get In Shape
Fierce Fitness Tips for a Sleek Summer Figure Right Now! By: Theresa Roemer With summer comes family vacations, changing schedules for your children, traveling for work, and a full calendar of social activities. For those who may not work out regularly, the intention is to start working out with the New Year. However, the motivation comes and goes and before you know it summer is here and that swimsuit you packed away is now snug in all the wrong areas. US Open body builder, fashion designer and philanthropist Theresa Roemer offers five fierce fitness tips to get the sleek summer figure you want in record time: 1. Wake Up Earlier – Feel as though there isn’t enough time in the day to work out? Commit to getting up at least 30 minutes earlier. It’s that simple. Create the time you need to take care of you. 2. Incorporate Working Out Into Your Regular Schedule - Add a standing meeting with yourself to your calendar. Stick to it as you would a work meeting or a doctor’s appointment for your child. Make yourself a priority or a regular basis. Wheth- 4. Recruit a Partner - An accountabilibuddy can make all the difference when you are looking to er the time is working out or allowing yourself change your routine and often lack commitment. time to prepare a healthy meal instead of grabbing Having a friend with a common goal will keep you fast food use this extra time doing an activity that both motivated and you can cheer each other on will help you to reach your goal when one or both of you is feeling less than enthu. siastic about working out. 3. Speed Up Your Metabolism With Intervals. Interval training has been proven to speed up the 5. Consistent Sleep – Your sleep hygiene is critical to metabolism in a short period of time. If you are losing weight. A study conducted by the Amerilooking for quick results interval training is the can Journal of Clinical Nutrition has shown that answer. Example: Spend 20 seconds speed walking going to bed at a decent hour not only stops late or jogging with 10 seconds of recovery. While any night snacking, but those who sleep 6-8 hours a amount of activity is good, being conscious about night burn 20 percent more calories after a meal HOW you are working out will provide quicker compared to those who are sleep deprived. That results. should be enough motivation to pack it in early.
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music | summer hits
By: Stud Boogie
Taylor Swift feat. Kendrick Lamar Bad Blood Pop
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music | summer hits
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Meek Mill feat. Nicky Minaj & Chris Brown All Eyes On You Hip-Hop/Rap
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Miguel feat. Wale Coffee (F***ing) R&B/Soul
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Omni Cheerleader Pop
Tink Million R&B/Soul
music | summer hits
Chinx feat. MeetSims On Your Body Hip-Hop/Rap
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money | celebrity start ups Now more than ever celebrities aim to parlay their fame and success into long-term wealth within the business world. Lets see how celebrity business moguls 50 Cent, Jessica Alba and Jay-Z are fairing in their latest tech ventures. 50 Cent
Jessica Alba The Honest Company honest.com
Hollywood super star Jessica Alba launched e-comHang w/ merce site The hangwith.com Honest Company alongside Live-streaming video is ShoeDazzle co-founder Brian Lee in 2011. The Honthe next big thing in the est Company was founded as a consumer goods social media the space. e-tailer specializing in non-toxic household products Hang w/ is a leader aiming to supply the marketplace with ethical conin the live streaming sumerism. broadcast game, and with competitors like In a turn of extreme success, Alba just celebrated the Twitter backed Peri$1 billion valuation of her Honest Company. Gracscope it is no wonder ing the cover of Forbes’ latest issue, the 34-year-old why Hang w/ has pulled “Barely Legal” Alba was delcared “America’s Richest some major star power Self-Made Women.” The owner of 15 -20 percent of to back their platform. the lifestyle company, Alba is now worth an In particular rapper, ac- estimated $200 million. tor and business mogul Jay-Z 50 Cent has been keen Tidal to get in to the livetidal.com stream video broadcast game stepping on board as one of Hang w/ biggest With music celebrity investors. Now with over 1 Million users, services and over 3 Million broadcasts to date the app has Pandora and tapped into the live stream Spotify now movement dominating the music industry the celebrities have The Hang w/ platform has attracted many other of actors, athletes, musicians and brands including Jared Leto, Timbaland, Common, The UFC, Larry The Cable Guy, Ali Landry, Claudia Jordan, Jamie Kennedy, Kaskade, Lucy Hale, Mike Metzger, Jake Ellenberger, Soulja Boy, Tony Orlando, Terrell Owens and many more.
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taken notice of the investment opportunities within music streaming apps .
Tidal was presented as the next juggernaut in music streaming subscriptions. Heralded as the first artist-owned streaming service in the world the music streaming service is backed by music mogul Jay-Z. Tidal having launched in October 2014. With promises of exclusive content and a roster of A-List talent on board the fledgling tech service has yet to hit 1 million subscribers in comparison to Spotify’s 20 million subscribers. www.grandlifedaily.com
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living grand | a better you
living grand | a better you “Beliefs are the results of your experiences, events, conditions, and the acts and actions of ourselves and others. Beliefs are the things we believe to be eternally true – the truths of life that do not change.” “When we take control of our subconscious beliefs and emotions, we take back control of our lives.” - Jim Jensen
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Control your beliefs and take command over your life By: Jim Jensen
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Your mind is an amazing tool which works actively to create the world you experience. Your beliefs about the world are colored by your beliefs about yourself. Jim Jensen explains how our ability to control our life is based on our beliefs about our mind, particularly how well we control our limiting beliefs. These personal beliefs – affirmations are critical. Jensen defines affirmations as follows: “A statement of fact or belief, positive or negative, that tends to lead you toward the end result you expect.” A belief is a thought in your mind. Do not believe in things to harm or hurt you. Believe in your power to heal, inspire, strengthen, and prosper you. Change your thoughts, and you change your destiny. When you say to yourself, “I am really good at this”, your mind will bring that belief into reality.
their minds as though this picture (or goal) is already achieved. You are in control. By changing your beliefs, you have the opportunity to effect changes in the world. You can counteract negative suggestions and beliefs. Here’s how: 1. Think good, and good follows. Think evil, and evil follows. You are what you think about all day long. 2. Your subconscious mind does not argue with you. It accepts what your conscious mind decrees. If you say, “I can’t afford it,” it may be true, but do not say it. Select a better thought; decree, “I’ll buy it. I accept it in my mind.” 3. You have the power to choose. Choose health and happiness. You can choose to be friendly, or you can choose to be unfriendly. Choose to be cooperative, joyous, friendly, lovable, and the whole world will respond. This is the best way to develop a wonderful personality.
On the other hand if you say, “I am really bad it this,” your mind will bring that into reality as 4. Your conscious mind is the “watchman at well. the gate.” Its chief function is to protect your subconscious mind from false impressions. Seldom does an individual exceed his/ her exChoose to believe that something good can pectations. High-performance people develop happen and is happening now. Your greatest high expectations which they hold firmly in power is your capacity to choose. Choose 40 | GLD JULY\AUGUST 2015
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happiness and abundance.
9. Begin to think from the standpoint of the eternal truths and principles of life and not from the standpoint of fear, ignorance, and superstition. Do not let others do your thinking for you. Choose your own thoughts and make your own decisions.
5. The suggestions and statements of others have no power to hurt you. The only power is the movement of your own thought. You can choose to reject the thoughts or statements of others and affirm the good. You have the power to choose how you will react. 10. You are the captain of your soul (subconscious mind) and the master of your fate. 6. Watch what you say. You have to account Remember, you have the capacity to choose. for every idle word. Never say, “I will fail; I Choose life! Choose love! Choose health! will lose my job; I can’t pay the rent.” Your Choose happiness! subconscious cannot take a joke. It brings all these things to pass. Whatever your conscious mind assumes and believes to be true, your subconscious mind 7. Your mind is not evil. No force of nature is will accept and bring to pass. Believe in good evil. It depends how you use the powers of fortune, divine guidance, right action, and all nature. Use your mind to bless, heal, and in- the blessings of life. spire all people everywhere. 8. Never say, “I can’t.” Overcome that fear by substituting the following, “I can do all things through the power of my own subconscious mind.” www.grandlifedaily.com
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