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Why Being A Quitter Is Good For you

Overcome the fear of failure PowHERHouse Positively With Emotionally Charlene Mindful SanJenko What To Do When Crisis Strikes Hat Trick Your Life

Volume 2 Issue 9  September 2013

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Andrea Sullenger Business & Tech Editor Andrea is a mix of “kick butt” sales / marketing coach and inspirational possible-i-tarian. She has been working with solo-entrepreneurs for the past 16 years, helping them build their own thriving transactional businesses all while creating streamlined and successful digital products to maximize and leverage their income streams. Andrea shares many of her strategies via Hat Trick Magazine, but to get the latest, subscribe to her list. Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com •

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Sandra Cunningham Career & Learning Editor Sandra contributes to the Careers column for the Financial Times and is the owner of Outside In Coaching and Communications, where she helps mid-career women make a successful transition from a soul-sucking, dead-end job to a meaningful and fulfilling career, while creating a lifestyle they can afford and enjoy. Sandra truly believes it’s possible to be wildly successful doing work you love whilst having the work/life balance most people can only dream of. Visit her website for free articles, resources and to sign up for your free e-booklet "21 Pointers to Your Career Edge." • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com 6 Sharpen

Shalanda Turner Style Editor Shasie has a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering and works as a Project Engineer for a Specialty Chemicals company in Houston, Texas. When Shasie is not at work, she moonlights in the Fashion Industry. She is the creative voice behind the top Fashion Blog; Live Life in Style, Founder of Houston Fashion Bloggers, Style Editor for online media site FashionMingle.net, Fashion Brand Ambassador for Monarch Magazine, Owner of Shop Shasie’s Closet and Houston Fashion Examiner for Examiner.com.

Charlene SanJenko Wellness & Lifestyle Editor Charlene SanJenko is a serial entrepreneur with a successful lifestyle and fitness practice serving Canada. She is an accomplished figure competitor and has served her community in local government. As a social entrepreneur, she believes there is an intrinsic link between physical and emotional fitness, leadership and excellence. She is a thought leader whose emphasis is in helping transform ordinary ladies into “HIP”, High Impact Performance women. powHERhouse.com

Brittany De Staedtler Beauty Editor Brittany is an entrepreneur and owner of bath, beauty and skin care brand Posh Brats and flagship store Bathery, located in Macclesfield, England. She is an advocate for career progression for women from small towns. Being from the Southern US, she overcame what could have easily been a template predefined for her, but pursued a career and degrees in Cosmetic Chemistry, leading to the successful career she has held to date. Brittany regularly shares simple beauty secrets you can make at home, as well as her thoughts and skills in business.• 7 Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

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Tanya Jackson Food, Home & Family Editor Tanya is the author of our popular Southern recipe column and the editor for our Food & Home section. She is married to a pastor, her high school sweetheart, and is a proud Southern mother and grandmother. Tanya has lived all over the US, but wherever she has lived, she has brought her love and curiosity for local foods and flavors. Tanya believes the best aspect of having cooked in the four corners of the US, was learning to cook what grows around us; because it is our families that make a difference in our lives and sharing our love and enjoyment of good food together goes hand-in-hand. Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com 8 • Hat

Karen Salmansohn Faith & Self Help Editor Karen is an ex-Senior VP, awardwinning ad writer/creative director (at age 27) who left her successful advertising career (having worked as a writer/creative director/ image consultant for numerous household names), to pursue her passion of writing. She owns notsalmon.com, is an Oprah columnist and a best selling author and book packager with over 1 million books sold. Some titles: How to Be Happy Dammit; Enough Dammit; The Bounce Back Book; – and many more. Journalists call Salmansohn “Deepak Chopra Meets Carrie Bradshaw”, merging empowering psychology/philosophy tips with edgy humor and stylish graphics.

Contributors Lorraine Hill Head of Global Planning

Michelle Holmes Business Contributor

Sorelle Amore Style Contributor

Mina Muirhead Health Editor, Lifestyle

Gina Hussar Lifestyle Contributor

Manuela Wahnon Lifestyle Contributor

Mellissa Mallaya Lifestyle Contributor

Dara Avenius Career & Learning

Suzanne Perry Faith & Self Help (Victim Support)

Katie Clifton Faith & Self Help (Christian)

Cherie DeBurger Home Contributor (Life & Family)

Sukh Pabial Career & Learning

Marina Berberyan Style Contributor

Lisa Wynter Style Contributor

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Amber Hamilton Henson Associate Home Editor

Joey Phelps Cartoonist

Michael Phelps Cartoonist

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ThereÕs A PowHERHouse Inside Each Of Us Two years ago, I met someone whose lifestyle was very different to mine. When Charlene SanJenko came into my world, she was just an expert in a Þeld which was effectively a foreign language to me. Little did I know the seeds she would plant in me, and so many others, through her contribution to our magazine. Charlene has been an entrepreneur most of her adult life. She’s also walked many paths - from Canadian government to social enterprise and award-winning Þgure champion. She is a champion for women and passionate about helping people reach their potential, in life, health and business. There isn’t any big surprise here in our choice for this month’s cover. Charlene is an inspirational woman and I hope you will enjoy hearing her story - and that you will check out the big lauch of her new venture www.powherhouse.com. 14 14

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We each have something to bring to the table. That is what being a PowHERHouse is about - moreover, the PowHERHouse woman is as strong physically as she is in mind and spirit. Before Charlene came into my world, I was very focused on aquiring and improving skills. I had already started on a path to emotional and spiritual wellness and improvement. After lots of travel and opportunities, I have to admit that transforming, or even looking after, my body and my health came consistently last. All of this is now changing for me. Thanks to Charlene! Be sure to check out Charlene’s website for her powerful program and begin your own journey to nurturing your PowHERHouse woman. I am so proud of our writers, who represent, in very individual ways, Charlene’s PowHERHouse message. As always, this month’s issue has a number of inspiring tips and articles to help you get this next month off to a great start. We are moving back to a beginning of month publication cycle effective November 2013. Thank you for supporting our publication and for being such a powerful inspiration to me. By MICHELLE FITZ, Editor-In-Chief

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The Stronger We Are, The Stronger We Are Are You a PowHERHouse

Meet Charlene SanJenko, a serial entrepreneur with a successful lifestyle and leadership practice serving the Pacific Northwest. She is an accomplished natural physique competitor and coach, and has also served her community in local government. As a social entrepreneur, she believes there is an intrinsic link between physical and emotional fitness, leadership and excellence. She is a thought leader whose emphasis is on helping transform ordinary ladies into “HIP”, High-Impact Performance women.

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She started her company in 2000 after leaving a corporate career in sales, marketing and communications. Since then, she’s thrown her energy and expertise behind projects and opportunities that build strong women: personal training, women’s events, networking, an awards recognition program for women, business coaching, business development for non-profits, tourism, community economic development and most recently, municipal politics.

Changing the world… one strong woman at a time. Charlene SanJenko’s PowHERhouse Plans CM: You have had an incredible journey to now… what brought you to fitness as a lifestyle, and health & wellness overall? CSJ: Ever since I was a little girl, I knew that I was going to do

something big with my life. I knew that I’d meet with and connect to a lot of people. I always wanted to make a lasting impression, share something meaningful, and have fun doing it. You could say I’ve been preparing my whole life. I grew up with four older brothers and four male cousins. If I wanted play-mates, I had to learn to ‘keep up with the boys’, and so I did. My passion for health and wellness developed at an early age out of the values I placed on friendship, belonging and self-confidence.

“The stronger we are in our bodies, the stronger and more confident we walk each day in our lives – fully alive, engaged, ready for and attracting opportunities.”

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I started consistently training with weights when I was 18 years old. It came from a yearning to have more proactive control over my physical body and evolved to have more proactive control over my life and the experiences I wanted to have along the way.

CM: All of this from working out? CSJ: Quite frankly, yes. The stronger we are in our bodies, the

stronger and more confident we walk each day in our lives – fully alive, engaged, ready for and attracting opportunities. I believe the opportunities we long for are all around us just waiting for a place to ‘land’ when we’re ready. Fast-forward to adult life - my corporate experience spanning a decade in a male-dominated environment of accounting, law and the financial services industry. Again, I learned quickly that if I wanted to ‘keep up with the boys’ I needed to be able to match or beat their attitude, energy and drive. But that’s okay, because by that point I had finely honed my secret weapon – a solid fitness, wellness and self-care routine that kept me positive, high-energy, vibrant and magnetic. When I say fitness has always been a part of my life, it has. Over the past 13 years, I’ve switched from student to teacher and likely learned more than ever!

CM: Where did your motivation come from? CSJ: Motivation has been deeply ingrained in me from a young

child. Growing up in a church-going family, I learned early-on that the world needs positive lights to shine brightly. I learned that actions speak louder than words, and if you want to make a big difference and be highly impactful, your life must be an example of what is possible. The decisions I’ve made in my life have been intentional and firmly grounded in this motivation. Charlene SanJenko: The Stronger We Are •

CM: How about inspiration? CSJ: I’ve always been inspired by highly exceptional people ~ especially women ~ and still am! When I witness others doing what they love, to bring about positive, lasting change, I get totally pumped!

CM: What is PowHERhouse and what does it aim to achieve? CSJ: PowHERhouse Performance Strategies is a knowledge-

based communications, events and performance coaching company focused on leadership development and lifestyle management for women. Our goal is to build positive female leaders by strengthening their confidence, courage and capacity. In doing so we are also strengthening the social fabric of our community both locally and globally. In one sentence, we exist to build strong women and create positive change in the world. “There’s an African proverb that says, “If you wish to go quickly, go alone. If you wish to go far, go together.” There is no question that (American) women have gone quickly. But we haven’t gone nearly far enough. Going far in the 21st Century means pushing into our next frontier: the team sport of leadership. That will require us to go together.” I recently read this in Powering Up! By Anne Doyle

CM: Sounds incredibly exciting. Congratulations! Where is PowHERhouse based and are there plans to expand? CSJ: PowHERhouse is based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast

just outside of Vancouver, BC in western Canada. Within five years, we have plans to set up PowHERhouse hubs in five key locations: Vancouver, Seattle, Toronto, New York and Cancun.

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“It’s all about something bigger than just you. It’s about belonging to the team because leadership is a team sport.” Dr Jennifer, Career Profile •

We will also expand with a large and diverse online community connecting women around the globe.

CM: Who can participate? CSJ: Any woman can participate who feels ready to step-up and

step-out. We’re all at differing levels of ‘being ready’ to lead not only in our own lives but also to make a difference in the areas that are most important to us. PowHERhouse understands this, and we’ll have opportunities to participate for younger women who are energetically building their confidence and their path (emerging), women who are passionately living it full-on (embodying/ emanating) and those women who have a great amount of wisdom, experience and expertise and are now ready to pass it along to others (ebbing).

CM: Sounds fantastic Charlene. What is your vision for the short term? CSJ: Our PowHERhouse Launch Party is in Vancouver, BC on

October 3rd . We’re super-excited about that! In early January 2014, my book, “GAMECHANGER: Stepping Into Greatness” will be published. In the short-term, our goal is to create connections, build memberships and support, launch our performance coaching program (mastermind groups) and begin to build momentum and a solid reputation in the Pacific Northwest and online.

CM: How do women get involved? CSJ: Our website is powHERhouse.com. On October 3rd, we’ll

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It’s all about something bigger than just you. It’s about belonging to the team because leadership is a team sport. For those looking to connect and build an online relationship, you can follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin. We believe our online community will be a strong PowHERhouse pillar in the future.

CM: Would you share a closing ‘nugget’ for our readers? CSJ: We are whom the world is waiting for. It’s us. We only need

to recognize and accept this. People keep waiting for “them” to do something – to make it better. “Them” is us.

This uplifting interview was co-written by Cheryl MacKinnon, a travel and lifestyle radio talk show host and writer who lives and works on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia. Visit her site at www.cherylmackinnon.com

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Trust

Trust is not all created equal! There is the kind that you are born with, the kind that somehow is just lodged into your soul. It is the trust that when you take a breath, you will suck in oxygen, fill your lungs and then let it out. It is the trust that when it rains you will get wet. It is the kind of everyday trust that is embedded into us at birth or a very early age. This type of trust is the type that you rarely question. FIND ME ONLINE HERE

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Next, you have the type you learn! You get this type….sometimes this type is hard and it usually revolves around other people. It is the trust you learn with parents, siblings, friends, co-workers, bosses, media influences…the world. The people! You learn that sometimes trust with these people is good, sometimes it is bad. Lastly, you have the type that you create! The trust you create is the hardest. It is the trust you have with yourself! You are either one of two types of people. You are either the type of person that is born with an overflowing and ever abundant, freely giving, trust all and anything types. Or your not.

Which one are you?

Me…I am the latter…”the not”…

I am not the girl that trusts all thing and all people until they prove they are untrustworthy. I am the girl that trusts not a whole heck of a lot until it is proven to me that you deserve my trust. Let’s face it, I am cynical, sarcastic and I like to know the end game before I say, “yes” to just about all things. While I get real here let me just tell ya, I am the girl that watches suspense thriller movies and tells my husband who actually committed the crime before the movie tells him. I use humor to deflect most all things that need deflecting and if all else fails I throw in a sarcastic curve ball. Okay, I think I am sounding gloom and doom a little bit and if you knew me you would know I am the polar opposite of this. I am happy, I am a creator an explorer, a risk taker, the funny girl you invite to the party, a person of immense passion and I think that is WHY I am intense about TRUST.

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Ya see, I take TRUST really seriously….deeply and intentionally serious. Obviously, learning to trust others, let alone myself, WAS HARD! REALLY HARD. Climbing Mount Everest hard. (Umm, no I have never actually climbed Mount Everest but once when I was pregers my OBGYN said that when a women is pregers her body is working at the equivalent of someone making that climb and since I have done the pregers thing twice I really do think I have earned my honorary Mountain Climber badge!….I mean right?) Let’s stop for a second and just do a little check in. What is the definition of TRUST anyhow?

Yep….it is hard to learn to trust yourself. For me trust as a daughter, sister, friend, wife, mother have meant different things but diving head first into entrepreneurship has taught me HUGE lessons that have impacted all of those relationships in a brilliant and better way.

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almonds (they are from Costco/Sam’s Club and yes you should buy them…maybe buy 2 bags…especially if you have a husband or a period) and just watch RHOOC. It meant I had to actually STOP listening to the cynic that lives inside and learn to be open. Oh-my-lanta…..when I started embracing this one the world shifted for me and continues to do so to this very moment. The big trick with this one was remembering that just because I am initially open doesn’t mean I have given up the power to say, “nope not a good fit, not in alignment with who I am or where I am headed.” It means I had to learn to SURRENDER to ego, fear, insecurities and unauthentic pieces I have placed out in front that “were me” that really weren’t me. It meant that I got…I am getting (I think it is an ever changing and evolving lesson to learn who you are and what you are about) better each day at not following who I think the world wants me to be but in just being. It meant I had to come face to face with what we call PERFECTIONISM. In my opinion, this is just a term we use to mask the real issue of self-doubt and fear. I remember the moment that it shifted for me. I heard someone say, and I can’t remember who, but some really smart and intuitive person say, “perfectionism is just a form of selfishness.” POW… right between the eyes like when I was 3 and was stung by a wasp right between the eyes…all swelled up like a kids birthday pinata! Now who the heck wants to be selfish? Not me. It was that moment that I really took a genuine look at what my perfectionism is all about, where the feelings are coming from and how I can choose to make a different choice. It meant I had to learn to be HUMBLE enough to ASK for help! Oh gravy! Yep this one was hard too but I can honestly say it gets easier and easier the more I do it. I just took on the mantra that if the answer is no from whomever I am asking I still got what I had…which was nada…zippo…zilch…and so what did I The Navigation of Trust •

lose…nada…zippo…zilch (btw people actually like to be asked for their opinion and know how if you do it in the right way) It meant I had to START before I was ready. Again…hard… I want to start when I know everything! Forcing myself to just pull the trigger and go for it has been the best way to start to learn everything! In the end I realize it is really just the beginning and learning, relying on and having TRUST in myself is the most critical piece in becoming a wildly successful entrepreneur, a global shaker, people impact-or, sprinkler of hope, possabilitarian, and human being. For me it isn’t about just trusting my gut, intuition or whatever you want to call it. It is about learning who I am, holding on to the fact that I am enough and I own my own journey. I simply have to be brave enough to ask questions of myself, be authentic and transparent with all I am and do and that alone will guide me down the right path, with the right people and to the right things.

Here’s to learning everyday to push the envelope a little bit

further and to trust myself more!

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Crisis Strikes

One of the inevitabilities of life is that every so often, a crisis will occur. Crisis affects all of us differently. And depending on the degree of severity, dealing with it effectively, whilst meeting other important obligations, can be extremely difficult and challenging. If you have a business to run, a mortgage to pay, or a family to bring up, there’s no question about it – you’ll feel the pressure, possibly the desire, to keep functioning, no matter how you feel inside. FIND ME ONLINE HERE

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So how can we make it possible for ourselves to carry on, to keep functioning and stay productive, when all the time it feels like our whole world is shattering around us?

Crisis can strike in many forms: the death of someone close, the loss of a job, a partner’s infidelity, the discovery of an illness, the sudden dawning that we’ve somehow lost our way… It might hit you out of the blue, or it might have been lurking on the horizon for some time. But, often when it happens, the event itself delivers a sharp and sudden blow, leaving you bewildered, shaken and uncertain about how to cope. As it all sinks in, you’re likely to experience a whole range of feelings and emotions, well before any silver lining appears. Shock, disbelief, bewilderment, pain and sadness, accompanied by stress, anxiety and sheer exhaustion are just for starters. There may be moments when all you want to do is, hide under the duvet and stay there. Or, maybe you’re more the keep-up-abrave-face-and-carry-on type, good at pretending that things are absolutely normal – and you’re fine! Let’s face it, we Brits are not exactly famed for our emotional dexterity. And sadly, western business culture has limited patience for the weak, the vulnerable and the fragile. Accepted. The show must go on. And personal crises aside, there’s work to be done, life to go on living, and responsibilities to fulfil. However, keeping a lid on your emotions is not the answer. Just like closing the valve of a pressure cooker, sooner or later, it’s liable to explode – massively – causing one, big heap of a mess. What to do When Crisis Strikes •

So carry on, you might. But deal with your crisis, you must.

Here are seven tips to help you keep your wheels turning after crisis hits, while allowing your healing to progress, so that you will emerge stronger and even better equipped to deal with life’s setbacks whenever they appear. Allow time for feeling. Let’s be under no illusions. We’re talking about going through a stressful and traumatic event. It’s natural and necessary to let yourself feel any pain, anger, disappointment and sadness, and to accept your feelings as normal. Unless you do this, you will find it difficult to leave the past behind and open up fully to life as it is now or in the future.

So, it’s pointless and counter-productive to deny yourself from having this time. Even if you have children clamouring for your attention 24/7 it is important to find a way to withdraw quietly (or noisily!) for periods, give yourself private space and simply let yourself ‘feel’. Don’t rush. Your natural tendency may be to knuckle down and get on with things. But in the beginning, you may find that even the most minor tasks are harder to do than usual, and your interest in work or hobbies has diminished. It may be hard to concentrate and sometimes it can feel like your brain is just not connecting with the rest of you.

This is completely normal. And it is not the time to rush into anything new or make any major decisions or commitments. If you can, try to delay things like presenting yourself for job interviews, attending important meetings, impulsively selling up your house or starting a new romance. Your emotions are all over the place, so wait a bit until you feel 36 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

stronger and more clear-headed. How long this will take is very individual, but if it carries on for a very long time, then it might be best to seek professional help. Move gently. When it’s time for you to re-engage practically with your external world, you’re still likely to feel wobbly. It helps to adopt a slightly gentler pace than normal and to focus only on what needs to be done, rather than ‘being busy’ and filling your time with numerous, joy-less tasks. You can still ‘get stuff done’ – just be selective. (By prioritising in this way, some people even find they are more productive than usual, and so they take efforts to avoid slipping back into old ways once the crisis has passed.)

Work on achieving one or two goals per day – perhaps going for some easy-wins – and gradually build up from there. Do be prepared for the odd re-lapse here and there (that’s okay) and don’t expect to get back to motoring at 100 mph immediately. Honour and celebrate the past. Many people rush into a new job or relationship without giving a second glance at the experiences and events of their past. That’s a shame, as well as a missed opportunity. No matter how much pain and discomfort you’re feeling right now, it’s almost certain that you’ll have some great memories too, that are really important to cherish and hold on to.

As you look back, try to be a ‘compassionate witness’ to your own life, minimising any inclination to judge, criticise or blame. Not only will it help you to get a clean sense of closure, you might even get some mind-shifting insights that you weren’t able to access until now. You will also have some great lessons to draw from, that What to do When Crisis Strikes •

will make you better equipped to face the next crisis whenever it arrives. Take care of your own needs. Coming to terms with a major setback can be exhausting and deflating. Make sure you channel a decent amount of your energy into activities that will nurture you, and help you to build yourself back up – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually – so that you become ready to take on the world once more.

Plan small treats, take a short trip, perhaps even do some weeding in the garden. It’s very helpful and healing to have some light and pleasant distractions at times. By the way, this is NOT selfish. If you are unwell or way out of kilter, you are no good to anybody or anything. So get plenty of sleep, exercise moderately and eat well. Try not to over-indulge in alcohol or anything else that’s bad for you in excess. And be kind to yourself. Free your mind. It’s important NOT to beat yourself up about why things didn’t work out as you wanted. It’s easy to get caught up in endless thoughts about “what-if“, and “if only” at a time like this. While it’s understandable to feel some regrets, this is fruitless, energy sapping, crazy-making thinking, and it only sabotages your own recovery process.

So, don’t indulge in it. Recognise that there are certain things which lie outside of your control (and the control of others) and that perhaps what’s happened is all just part of a larger pattern. Reclaim Your Assets. Getting to grips with your situation on a number of practical fronts, is an important step towards putting you back in control of your life after having been thrown off track. For example, you can review your financial situation, get a health assessment, get up to date with your friends and close contacts, review your knowledge-

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skill base. You might be amazed at the amount you have going for you, despite how awful you feel. Doing this work can be a great morale and confidence booster. And it will help you to plan forward too when you’re ready to take some definitive action.

By definition, a crisis is a sudden and major turning

point. No matter how much you’d like to, you can’t go back after a crisis: you feel different to how you were before; others perceive you as different. And now the future looks different.

So go easy, be kind to yourself, and trust that you will get through it. There are opportunities awaiting you in this next phase. And you may even come out smiling.

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Positively

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Last week at Learning Live, I was quite keen on hearing the talk on Being Brilliant, by Andy Whittaker. His business partner, Andy Cope, has studied positive psychology at PhD level, and so I was quite curious what the talk would help share. Most of my readers are aware I have a keen interest in this topic, and there are a good many practitioners developing this skill, so I enjoy hearing how people describe this field, and what insights they share. I enjoyed Andy Whittaker’s style. On his Twitter bio, he describes himself as a “frustrated comic”. This came through in his talk, and gave it a lot of levity, and I thought he balanced it quite well in it not becoming

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a comedy act. He shared some useful insight into how positive psychology is about helping people live happy lives. Remember, traditional psychology is about helping people move from a position of feeling sad to ‘normal’, and positive psychology is about helping people move from ‘normal’ to ‘vibrant’. Andy shared that in Andy Cope’s research he found that only 2% of people are capable of being happy and vibrant. The rest of us are caught up in life’s regular slog, and we have natural ebbs and flows that mean we experience good or bad days. Whittaker also talked about those people around us who are ‘mood hoovers’. I’ve heard this expression before, and it describes the kind of person that responds to most questions with a healthy dose of cynicism and negativity which leaves you feeling drained and your own mood being lowered. With this, I also found it helpful when he talked about people who are at times ‘too happy’ and don’t know how to keep a bottle on their enthusiasm they’re experiencing.

As I’ve been thinking about it some more, there’s some more aspects which I think are important, and lend itself to thinking about this are of selfdevelopment and self-awareness quite keenly. I recall being on the Emotional Skills and Competence course last year, and how we spoke about the importance of having positive relationships in our lives. By recognising emotions in others, in particular micro-expressions, we can allow ourselves to moderate our own feelings and emotions, and respond in a way which helps us to get the best out of others. As we get to know others more intimately, we may also start to recognise which particular events trigger a certain emotion in the other person, and either we change our behaviour to ensure we don’t do those things (if it elicits a negative response) or we purposefully act in a way to bring out an emotion (if it elicits a positive response). Remember, all emotions are useful, and they all help us to live Positively Emotionally Mindful •

a healthy life. Emotions themselves aren’t positive or negative, it’s our reaction to and experience of our own emotions which we interpret as being either positive or negative. For example, I might elicit the emotion of surprise in my wife by buying her an unexpected gift and her response is to give me a kiss. In another example, I might elicit the emotion of surprise by telling her something unexpected which annoys her and she becomes angry with me. (Both fictional I hasten to add!) The emotion of surprise is the same, but the trigger that lead to a subsequent action was different. In Whittaker’s talk, when he talked about how people can sometimes be unaware of their impact on others, this for me is where we can learn to be skilful by understanding what it means to be emotionally intelligent. We use the information available to us to help us to determine what the other person is likely to be feeling, and then respond in a way which gets the best out of them. Some may argue we do this naturally. I would argue, only some people do this naturally. For many others, it is about learning how to recognise a set of emotions, interpret them, and decide on a course of action. The final piece for me, which adds to the level of self-awareness we have, is in how we practise the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is about being present in the moment, and being aware of all the things your being can intake. Your surroundings, your thoughts, other people, the sounds, the quiet, your breathing, your movements, and so much more. When we can be mindful, truly mindful, we open ourselves to the possibility of opportunities which become immediately present. At the coffee shop, in a queue waiting to be served, where does our attention go, and where does our attitude focus? Do we urge the barrista to be more efficient? Do we see 42 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

the people talking round a table? Are the food options the ones you want? Is the background music your style? Are you feeling hot or cold? In being mindful about such things, we are more likely to make a better informed decision for what is best for you, and you are more likely to feel positive about the outcome. Mindfulness for me, then, helps us to understand that we are responsible for our actions. These actions are based on active decisions we have made, and therefore we can either be positive about them or regret them. If we regret them, then this dwells on the mind, and keeps us in a place which is not helpful, and may be harmful to the psyche if prolonged. If we are positive about them, we will be more likely to be positive about other interactions we make as our day continues.

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I hate being late. I can not even describe the amount of dysfunctional anxiety I feel when I am off schedule and late. Because of this insanity, I hurry. I hurry all the time. When my alarm clock goes off I am like a race horse straight out of gate. I expect the people around me to hurry, as if my insanity is contagious. The Lord has a sense of humor because He blessed me with a husband with a hakuna matata motto of life. My husband is much, much, much more laid back than I am. He isn’t in a hurry for anything. He takes his time with everything. He doesn’t fret or get his panties in a wad when things aren’t going as he planned. I am the extreme opposite. I woke up today and noticed my husband had shared a link on my Facebook wall. It was an article from the Huffington Post. The second I read the title I instantly felt like I was being called out and FIND ME ONLINE HERE

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the spot light was on me. I mean, he posted it on my page because he wanted to make sure I read it. I felt as though he wanted to make sure others knew I needed to read it too. The feeling I had in my gut as I began reading the article must be what a dog feels like when their owner finds something naughty they have done - I kind of wanted to tuck my tail and hide. But, I didn’t. I read the article. All of it. Crying. Feeling guilt and shame because my poor kids are going to need therapy or something because “HURRY UP!” is basically my mantra. Seriously. It makes me sad reading the words of another mom realizing the weight of her words and how she missed out on so much life because she was in a hurry and how precious the time is when you slow down with your children and learn to appreciate life through their innocent eyes. I get her. I am right there with the same regrets. Likely, we all are to varying degrees. But as much as I now want to exterminate the words, “hurry up” from my vocabulary, I have 4 little words I use even more often and I feel these words might be even more damaging:

“Hang on a minute” Sometimes I add please before it or after it, just to make it sound nicer when I feel interrupted. I say it when they interrupt me when I am on Facebook. Or looking for a recipe on Pinterest, or writing someone back who asked me a question. After all, that semistranger who asked the question deserves a response, while the children God gave me can learn to hang on a minute. Right? Wrong. So very wrong. I am not talking about my kids interrupting an adult conversation or anything to that degree. By golly, I want to raise respectful kids who have a social awareness of when to speak and when to wait. I am speaking of the things that absolutely do not matter. I make them “hang on a minute” when I am busy Christian Columnist: Four Little Words •

with dishes, laundry, even when watching the flipping TV. I tell them I am busy and what I am teaching them is much stronger even than my words. People, we spend time doing what we value. Blogging isn’t more valuable than a fierce game of UNO. Watching my kids act out a self written skit is much more precious and sacred than recipes, chores and social networking. They ask me to watch them play video games or sit down and watch a movie. My kids just want me near: Near and focused on them and my time with them. How precious are these people God has given us. I say “Hurry up and hang on a minute”. Um, yeah oxymoron...hurry up and wait. Wait on me. Operate at my speed, my time and by my plans and my conditions. My...my...my... How are the weight of our words falling onto our kids? Are we crushing them and “Jesus wasn’t pushing them to go too fast or too busy then sticking them aside because and He isn’t we are “busy” with frivolous, too busy now. meaningless, mundane, So, why am I?” insignificant activities that clutter our schedules and calendars? Shame on us. Shame on me. We are raising children in a world that wants to devour them. Video games, TV, internet, friends and Satan (don’t be tricked friends, he is after our babies)- they all pull at our kids attention and all our kids truly want is our attention. While we are busying ourselves our kids are sitting on the side lines of our lives begging to be noticed. Wanting to be put into the game. Begging to be listened to. Aching to be watched. Desiring to be heard. Hoping to be spent time with. Yearning to feel important. Striving to compete with our distractions. What did Jesus do when someone wanted to see Him? He sat down with them. He called them out of sycamore trees and watched them be lowered from ceilings. He felt them touch His cloak and He slowed down to speak, touch, listen and 50 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

acknowledge them. Jesus wasn’t too busy then and He isn’t too busy now. So, why am I? 4 little words. 2 little words. Our actions. Our tone. Our expressions. Our kids are watching, listening and absorbing what we show them.

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Time is precious. These moments with our husbands and children are priceless. Today I have been reminded that this life is fragile and delicate and all too quickly what we thought we could put off for tomorrow or later, may be a final memory or precious momenttoday. I want to slow down. I want to soak up every opportunity with my family. I want to find a balance because my scales have been so skewed. Lord, forgive me. Father, give us the strength to be everything we are called to be. Give us ears to hear and eyes to see the people around us, as you see them. Show us our misguided priorities and convict us and pierce our hearts for all the ways we get it wrong. Lord, let us not live drowning in a pool of regret but as we hand you our convictions and sins- take them from us and let us not try to take them back from you. Thank you for your mercy and grace and forgiveness. Sweet Jesus thank you for never being too busy, or distracted or preoccupied to reach down and love me (us). Let your Spirit fill us up so that we can love and lead our little ones and our spouses with a love that comes only from you. We need you Jesus. Every minute. Every hour. Our children need you. Our spouses need you. Thank you for hearing my cries for help and holding me together when I feel like coming unglued. Thank you for comforting those who mourn. Thank you for having it all under control and held tightly in your hands.

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So You’re a Quitter...

Good For You!

Quitting has been given a bad name. We are told not

to be quitters. We are told not to let our kids be quitters. Quitters never win, they say. I’d like to twist that and give you a bit of a hall pass, if you will, on quitting. I am a master quitter. And I’m darn proud of it. Let me explain. FIND ME ONLINE HERE

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As a teenager, I made the cheerleading squad. It was NOTHING like I thought it would be. I’ll save you the sob story but basically, I was so miserable wearing that uniform that I didn’t even want to go to school. It was affecting my grades, my friendships, my spirit. My mother, whose only concern was my happiness, allowed me to quit. The other mothers chastised her. I was, however, eternally grateful. A weight lifted, I loved school again, I felt like myself. I can name at least a half dozen other times when I had tried something,(or someone) found myself miserable, and moved on. That’s not quitting friends, that’s soul preservation. Now before you start writing me unfriendly letters, let me say that I am not encouraging you to quit every time the going gets tough. Even the things that are absolutely right for us won’t be without challenges or seasons of rain. But you know yourself. And if you take the time to sit in silence and just be with it,you are easily able to discern between normal “bumps in the road” and “soul crushing misery.”

Life is about trying new things and exploring and discovering,

but the truth is, not everything is going to be what we thought it would be. Not everything we try is going to end up feeding our soul. Fast forward to a few years ago. I was 35 years old and found myself launching a digital fashion magazine. From the time I was a teenager, I had wanted to be the editor in chief of a magazine. And now I had done it. I was managing a staff and working with celebrities. I was being invited to New York Fashion Week. And I was absolutely miserable. My dream had come true but it wasn’t MY dream anymore. My 25 year old single self would have been all over it. But my 35 year old mother of three self wanted nothing to do with it. I had outgrown the dream. So I quit. And my 35 year old life unfolded into something beautiful and nourishing. I had to let go of the weight of the magazine to make space for my true purpose. If I had committed to not being a quitter and stuck with it, I might have made a lot of money. I would have attended fabulous events and met fabulous people. But I would have been a ball of anxiety, and we never would have met! So You’re a Quitter... Good for You! •

Quitting isn’t always a failure. Sometimes you have

to put something down so that your arms are free to pick up something better. I could name countless friends, but I won’t or they’ll sue me ;) who stayed in unhealthy relationships far too long because they were afraid of giving up, or because they had already invested years of their life in someone. What difference does it make how much time is already in? If you are unhappy, be it in a relationship or a job or a city, how many more of your years are you going to give to it?

Let go of your ego’s attachment to how things “should” be or

your fear of what people might think. Who’s life are you living? You’ve got to know yourself well enough to know when it’s time to, at last, turn the page. As long as you remain stagnant, living in contrast to your intuition, you cannot fully step into your possibilities. Make space for the blessings to pour in! “You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy. So let them go, let go of them. I tie no weights to my ankles.” C. JoyBell C

“Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.” Steve Maraboli

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The Perfect Winter Fashion Ideas

For Pin Up Girls

“What is best winter fashion is for pin up girls?” This is a question you may have been asking yourself with the colder season quickly approaching. Even though there is no set way of dressing as a pin up, we felt we needed to collect some clothing ideas to help you get started with building up that perfect winter wardrobe. In this article, we’ll cover some ideas for:

• Outer Wear • Footwear • Winter Accessories • Sneaky Ways of Staying Warm • Staying Stylish

Outer Wear

There are many options for your outer wear, ranging from long coats that will keep you really warm in sub freezing weather all the way through to coats that will keep you rugged up in the cooler nights of the warmer seasons. The Perfect Winter Fashion Ideas •

For these wardrobe pieces, here are a few suggestions of things to look for:

• Coats that fall just below the knee. • Coats with faux fur trimming or made entirely from faux fur. • Real vintage fur coats which you can sometimes find at second hand stores. We’re aware that a lot of people are against real fur, however if the fur is very vintage, we feel it’s probably more valuable to use this jacket instead of throwing it out making it a waste of a valuable resource which was created a long, long time ago. Real fur coats are also exceptional in extremely cold weather. • Coats with a nice big firm collar as Bernie Dexter is sporting in the top image of this page. • Coats which help to accentuate the female hourglass figure with a wrap around the waist (again, see the top image of Bernie). • Red or Black coats are always the perfect colors for the pin up look. • Coats with any of these prints - leopard print, black and white checkered print, polka dot. • Any coat that has a more classical or feminine cut to it - tailoring in at the waist. A little tip to help get your coat even more themed in the pin up style - try finding a large flower to pin to the left or right side at chest high. This will instantly add a more feminine feel to it. Here are some coats we have fallen in love with, which may inspire your next purchase: 64 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

Footwear

The pin up style is really what you make it. The reason we love pin up so much is that no shoe is really out of the question. We regularly see pin ups wearing Chuck Taylor Converse shoes and they work perfectly! But again, here are some suggestions for the style of footwear you might search for to pair with your winter fashion.

Boots

Boots are a clever way to stay warm during the colder months. The range of boots that suit the pin up look is superb. Opt for ones that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on stiletto heels and cute additions such as bows or laces, add fine detail to your pin up winter fashion look.

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Winter Accessories

Accessories are a pin up girls best friend. This is where the magic of pin up is created. Keep in mind that the pin up look is quite clean and simple, so don’t overdo it with your additions.

Gloves Always an instant way to add class and the vintage style to your winter fashion look.

Scarves Choose a pattern of your choice! Leopard print, polka dot, colorful patterns. This is the perfect way to spice up your outfit.

Muffs

Simple accessory yet so effective.

Head Wear Winter doesn’t mean your ears must freeze. There are endless head wear styles to keep you warm this cold season.

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Sneaky Ways Of Staying Warm But Still Stylish We don’t like to compromise warmth for style, however over the years, we’ve found ways of being able to wear your favorite fashion pieces under your coat and still stay super warm. A great little way is through shape wear. This will not only add a nice snug layer to keep you cosy, but it will also accentuate your hourglass figure. Win! Secondly - this is a well known tip of (surprisingly) all hikers and anyone that loves the outdoors.

Layers, layers, layers! Wherever you can, add a layer to what you’re wearing, whether it’s sneaking in a woolen tank top or body suit under your dress, wearing warm stockings (even under your pants), or even adding a light cardigan under your coat. Finally... remember to do your hair and make up (unless you’re wearing a hat) in pin up style, as without those aspects of the look, it’s not really pin up but more glamor.

What are your pin up winter fashion tips?

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That Perfect Smile...

Naturally There was a time when if you wanted whiter teeth, it seemed that the only option was to go to the dentist and have the teeth bleached. Now there are numerous tooth whitening products on the market that you can use at home. But both of these options involve using potentially dangerous chemicals, and they can even make teeth very sensitive, replacing one problem with another more serious one. Not only are you looking at the expense of these treatments; many of them just don’t work. I personally have a basket FULL of products for teeth whitening that just didn’t live up to all the hype. You see, I am a coffee drinker and when I say ‘coffee drinker’ I mean that I can pretty much have a cup of coffee in my hand from morning until night. Therefore you can just imagine how much all this evil bean consumption can stain the teeth. I spent hundreds looking for the best products to whiten my teeth and always ended up tossing the product into the basket under the bathroom sink. As a Cosmetic Chemist by trade I finally did what I should have done all along... look for natural and effective ways to whiten my teeth. FIND ME ONLINE HERE

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Below you will find a few natural, inexpensive and highly effective ways to achieve that brighter smile!

Some fruits are excellent tooth whiteners. Strawberries, for example, can be rubbed directly on teeth or mashed up and brushed on. The inside of an orange peel is also great for whitening. You can rub it directly on your teeth, or make a paste of dried orange peel and ground bay leaves to brush on. A mixture of lemon juice and salt also works well. *Using fruits should only be an occasional treatment as overuse could causes teeth sensitivity*

Use baking soda. Many of the toothpastes on the market include baking soda in their ingredients because it is so effective. But you don’t have to buy a special toothpaste. You can mix baking soda with a dash of salt and add a little hydrogen peroxide or vinegar to make a homemade tooth whitener.

There’s a growing body of evidence indicating that eating a small amount of cheese after a meal can potentially help to prevent tooth decay and promote enamel strength, Glosman says. Along those same lines: “Milk and yogurt keep teeth sparkling and cavity-free because they contain the minerals calcium and phosphorus, which promote the remineralziation of tooth enamel,” says Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D., author of “The Beauty Diet: Looking Great Has Never Been So Delicious.”

Snack on lots of crunchy vegetables and fruits, like celery, apples, carrots, and such. These foods will help to dislodge plaque and keep food particles from sticking to your teeth and staining them that way. This is more of a preventative measure.

Coconut oil (solid oil or fractionated liquid) is a super way to whiten your teeth very quickly. Make it part of your tooth The Perfect Smile... Naturally •

cleaning regime. Take a mouthful of coconut oil and swish around your mouth like mouthwash. Pull it through your teeth and really take your time. It’s best to do this for a full 2-5 minutes. Once you spit it out then clean your teeth with a paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide/vinegar. Add a drop or two of peppermint oil to really freshen your breathe and don’t forget to brush your tongue too! Coconut oil can be found in some grocery stores, most health food stores or many places online. Much Love,

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Here is a neat recipe to make your own natural toothpaste. 2 tablespoons coconut oil 3 tablespoons baking soda 1/2 small packet of stevia powder (opt.) 20-25 drops of peppermint essential oil* 1. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl, using a fork. *Add about 1/2 of the amount of peppermint oil to start and add according to taste (you can also use essential oils like cinnamon, spearmint, clove and lemon). ** As long as you keep this in a sealed container it should keep very well. All of the ingredients are naturally antibacterial. Whitening your teeth doesn’t have to be expensive, and you don’t have to use harsh chemicals. By using preventive measures and natural remedies, you can make your smile brighter without harming your teeth in other ways. 70 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

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was one of the most anticipated awards shows of the season, last night on Sunday, September 22, 2013 in Hollywood, CA. Celebrities graced the red carpet in glamorous haute couture gowns, classic hairstyles and beautiful make up stunning onlookers from all over the world. As the LA Fashion Judge, my ruling for this year’s Emmys Red Carpet Fashion favored celebrities wearing bordeaux gowns. It is the fresh new “IT” color trend for Fall/ Winter 2013-2014 according to The Top 10 Pantone Fashionable Color Trend for Fall 2013. This year, it was undeniably the shades borrowed from dark cherries and rubies. 72 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

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The best dressed celebrities in bordeaux gowns at the Emmys 2013 were, Heidi Klum of Project Runway in Atelier Versace, Linda Cardellini of Mad Men’s in Donna Karan Atelier, Kaley Cuocoof The Big Bang Theory and Sofia Vergara of Modern Family in Vera Wang. The beautiful ladies in bordeaux were definitely some of the standout stars from the night!

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The Bordeaux shade is widely regarded as sophistication, glamour, power and femininity complementing all skin types. Not only being a flattering color, wearing Bordeaux also indicates ready to take action and/or being passionate about attending a special event, in this case the excitement of being on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards. Besides, the deep red color never goes out of style during fall and winter season! So ladies, feel free to express your personal style this fall by incorporating this vivid and luxurious ruby color in your fall trends.

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Protective Styles! Ladies, I’ve been natural since I was 19 years old (a LONG time ago), so when I tell you I’ve done it all, I’ve done it all. In fact, I spent all of 2010 to the end of 2011 wearing my hair completely natural and using only natural products to see how much growth I could acheive. And guess what? I didn’t see one iota of growth. Of course my hair did grow, I am alive after all. However, due to constant manipulation of the hair, I didn’t retain the growth. FIND ME ONLINE HERE

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Below are some of the products & methods I tried to acheive growth: • Using Ayuervdic herbs and oils such as colorless Henna and Brahmi to make pastes: • Horsetail, Nettle, and Rosemary Teas for hair rinsing • Coconut oil, Olive oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, alma oil • Vitamins: Prenatal, biotin, msm, Skin Hair and Nail vitamins, horestail, nettle • The baggy method. Click here to learn about it. • And every all natural conditioning agent under the sun. I kid you not. In the end. The only thing that worked for me was a procteive style, and my protective style of choice is a weave. Heres’s what I do: I weave for much of the year, with very infrequent breaks. I’m lazy and can’t be bothered dealing with my mane!

To maintain the maximum growth while wearing your weave do the following: • Tell your stylist to refrain from braiding too tightly. If you can’t sleep comfortably on the first night of your weave it was sewn in too tightly. If s/he doesn’t listen find a new stylist. • Have the tracks sewn onto a weave net like so (click here). Doing so will relieve tension/friction and make your weave last twice as long! How to Grow Natural Hair: Fast and Easy •

• Whether or not you decide to use a closure piece or do a full weave without a leave-out, be sure to leave out the perimeter of your hair!

In the end I’ve been able to retain much growth and I’ve saved time and money. Especially if you find good quality hair that you can reuse, which can be a challenge, but I’ve got tons of hair reviews on my youtube channel so watch them. NOW! :)

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Hi darling, Many people keep their options open and so are you. He adores you but has become mentally lazy in this relationship. He won't walk away unless you do. I do see a new man in 2 years. Yes it is deceptive but mostly to yourself as the world sees you as an attached woman. You would never carry a dead horse about, why carry this? You are witty, loving, naughty and gorgeous. Get out there and seize the world!

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Mommy-Mania Does Mommy-hood Mean Sidestepping PowHERhouse Status? These PowHERhouse Mommas Say No Way!

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PowHERhouse mommas fascinate me! Somehow they balance moving forward in their lives with their personal and professional goals with ensuring their selfcare requirements remain a priority and keeping their kids and their needs at the top of their lists. It’s not that they think they’re Superwoman, but when I asked them if mommy-hood meant sidestepping PowHERhouse status, they all agreed, “No way!” They did say it requires things to be done differently, so I decided to dig a little deeper.

AK: I think being a solid mom requires me to embody what it truly

means to be a PowHERhouse woman. I’ve been blessed with an incredible daughter, who inspires me everyday to remember to be curious, compassionate, and always improving. It’s important to me that my daughter sees me grow in a demanding career, excel in higher-level education, explore global cultures, volunteer in the local community, and be a kind and helpful person, while being her mom and making time for fairy/spy adventures, baking crazy cupcakes, and figuring out the best way to build a stuffed animal mega-tower.

MSt: You soon come to realize that you are a hero in this little

person’s life, and everything you say and do is witness to them. My goals are now even more important because I want my daughter to watch, learn and grow from my example. Wearing many hats is what all working mothers do, but staying strong and physically fit, eating properly allows us to wear those many hats as best we can. When I workout, I’m focused on that goal. When I’m being a mom, I try my very best to stay present with her in those moments so she knows she is my top priority, and when I’m working, I try Charlene SanJenko: Mommy-Mania •

to remember everything else I have to do. It’s a juggling act but wanting it all requires that.

MSw: Realistically, priorities do change when you have a child.

Children become one of the most important things in your life. But for me, maintaining self-esteem, a sense of self, and a sense of nurturing self are vitally important, all of which I maintain through being physically fit and physically active.

MR: While I don’t think it means sidestepping my status, I agree that things have to be done differently. Multitasking has always been an important skill and now even more so!

Time for You: How and when do you find the time for YOU? How do you keep yourself a priority when you are pulled in so many directions? Do you have any useful ‘success strategies’ that other mom’s might find valuable? AK: I compartmentalize my days to ensure I allow time for

everything that I want to get up to in a day. I make To Do lists for the day, the week, and longer-term. When I’m about to make a new list, I make sure I review the last one, so that I can carryover any goal or activity that I have yet to complete. ‘Me Time’ includes things like reading, gardening, working out, baking and cooking. I love any and all of these activities, and over the years I’ve integrated my daughter into each of these things in various ways. For example, one of my favourite things is working out when my daughter is with me. An hour is a long time for a 5-year-old to wait for her mom to be done, so she’s drawn a number of cheerleading signs and other pictures, and she jumps around me, cheering me on. “Go, Mom, go!” It really is the best way to workout! The by-product is that she and I often talk about being healthy and active, and it’s become a point of pride for her

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that “We’re healthy girls, right mom?”

MSt: I aim to workout at home three or four days per week. I find

that when I get up in the morning a good hour before my daughter does, I’m able to think more clearly about the day ahead. I’ve had time for my cup of tea and to gather my thoughts so by the time she wakes up, I’m all set to go. I do not watch any TV, and I try to limit the amount of wasted time spent on social media sites that can steal your time and energy without you even knowing it. I find by eliminating those two things and using my time effectively after my daughter goes to bed, I can spend some ‘Me Time’ reflecting and planning to feel like my life and goals are fully aligned.

MSw: In order to maintain a fitness regime, I needed to be

creative and savvy with time management. It is not uncommon for me to get up at 5 am while my daughter sleeps so I can fit in a workout in my room. I sometimes sneak in a workout when she is at pre- school or get her riding her bike or scooter while I run. We head to a playground, and I do some cross-training while she has a play. This keeps us both happy and active. I consider ‘Me Time’ my workout time. Whenever I can fit it in, it is release of stress, and it rejuvenates me.

MR: It is a fine balance between self, family and spouse time. I

have always used exercise as ‘Me Time’, and made this a priority right away. My husband and I agree that we both need ‘Me Time,’ and it was discussed and agreed to again as soon as we knew we were pregnant.

When you ask your kids what they want to be when they grow up, what’s their answer? Do you remember what you wanted to be at their age? How do you think confidence plays into raising a healthy child? Charlene SanJenko: Mommy-Mania •

AK: My daughter recently proudly announced she wants to be

a scientist when she grows up. I think that building a child’s inner confidence is one of the most important jobs for a parent. I know that essentially my role is to help my daughter develop independence, and in order for her to do this and experience success in life, she needs to be confident enough to take reasonable risks and integrate new information. I also know that self-doubt can create unnecessary difficulty in life, and a lack of confidence can make us miss opportunities. I believe that an important partner to CONFIDENCE is COMPASSION, and I try to consistently link these two together for my daughter (and myself!). It’s great to be confident and selfassured, but it’s often a wasted sentiment without an understanding of how our choices impact those around us or how other people are experiencing life.

“In this way, confidence obviously isn’t something I can just ‘give’ to my daughter. It’s an inner strength that emerges over years of thoughtful choices, intelligent risk-taking, and a commitment to humility.”

MSt: Although my child is still quite young, I want to continue to

encourage her to think that whatever she wants to accomplish she can most certainly accomplish. I want to encourage her to have her own dreams and goals so she learns the importance of goalsetting and putting a plan together to achieve them. Setting goals, sharing them and taking action on them are important steps in building confidence. I think the process helps kids to instill values of self-discipline and empowers them to grow into confident adults. I believe the other key of raising confident children is to let them know that failure is okay and natural part of our journey. There

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are many opportunities for us to develop and nurture our children. Trying is a fundamental part of learning, and if and when they fail that’s okay too. The important thing is that they continue to keep trying.

MSw: My daughter wants to be an astronaut, builder, teacher,

nurse, and a chef (grin!).She has been a very independent and patient child, wanting to do everything on her own and will sit for as long as it takes her to accomplish the task at hand. I tell her everyday how clever she is, give her praise on tasks that she does, and make sure that she knows that if she makes mistakes it is ok because the next thing will come that much easier. Every night we tell each other what we were thankful for that day. Acknowledging the things she does with positive feedback is the best confidence builder. I make sure that I reinforce that she can do anything she wants to do.

MR: My daughter has expressed wanting to be a farmer. I

encourage her to reach for any goal she has with two feet forward, whether it be reading more, excelling at a sport or winning at a habit she is trying to break (like sucking her thumb). Positive affirmation and encouragement in all fields is what I can attest to.

Lessons Learned: What are some of the most valuable lessons you’ve learned that you’d like to share with other moms who may be in the middle of all this and trying to find their footing? AK: There IS time for everything. It’s just a question of honestly

examining the priorities we’ve activated in our lives. I’ve never been happy being a cog in the wheel, so I demand a high level of achievement from myself in all areas. At different times of my life this has meant more time goes to work, family, working-out, travelling, whatever. But ultimately, I accept that I am in charge of how I craft my life and what I demonstrate as priorities through my choices. It’s important to balance the present with the future. I neither Charlene SanJenko: Mommy-Mania •

“And, sometimes, when I’m exhausted and crushing up on a deadline at work, and lunches are not yet made, and my daughter wants a snuggle, and I haven’t checked my personal email all day, and all I want to do is hide in the basement, I’ve learned to cut myself some slack, figure out what has to be done, what can wait, and allow myself to take off my Supermom cape for a bit. Sometimes those difficult days require junk food and movies. I’ve learned that sometimes, other stuff can just wait while I have a hang out session with my daughter. There is time for everything.” live entirely in the present moment or in the future. I am constantly imagining and planning for my future years, and at the same time, I’m making sure that I have a bit of awesomeness in everyday. Setting goals, writing them down, and telling them to other people is a way to keep moving toward them. Accountability to other people can be a valuable motivator, whether the goal is personal or professional.

MSt: “Never let your reason Why become your reason Why

Not.” This really resonates with me because as a mother it’s easy to get over-consumed with your child’s life, their needs, and just trying to survive in that mode. I think what is key for me is evaluating and staying true to the kind of mother that I want to be for my daughter and the image and role model I want to portray for her. If I tell myself that I can’t do something because of my daughter then I’m allowing the very reason for doing it to stop me from doing it. Take care of yourself physically to be a happy person. When 84 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

I don’t, my confidence is low and can’t find the energy that I need. So although mommy-hood is full of rewards and a gift in itself, it doesn’t mean that we are required to give up on all of our own personal goals and dreams. Think outside of the box and try different things. I want my daughter to know that I sacrificed things to go after my dreams, and its okay if she wants to do the same thing. There is never a day that goes by that she doesn’t hear how much I love her, and I think the best gift I can give her in these early stages is to have her watch me take care of myself and to genuinely and fully love myself.

MSw: Exercising patience. I’ve learned to exercise my patience

from my daughter. Whenever I mess up and am on the verge of screaming out loud, she always looks up at me and says “It’s okay mama, no problem...” We need to remember that we can learn so much from our children. I’ve learned to give gratitude each day, forgive myself and love myself first. Only then will you have loads of love and forgiveness for others, and this will in turn bring an abundance of love and forgiveness into your life!

MR: Enjoy each step, each stage, each process and don’t forget to take time for yourself, and don’t feel guilty for wanting to!

Setting an Example: I believe the most important role of a parent is to set an example to their kids. Kids learn by what they witness and observe. How you are in the world, how you think about and care for yourself, how you interact with others, is being sponged up by the ‘little people’ in your life. Many parents say one thing but live another. What are the most important lessons you are working to teach your children, and how you are currently living them as an example?

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AK: Say “yes!” whenever possible. As a parent to a pre-

schooler, I get a lot of requests from her during a day for practical and ridiculous things. I committed from the start that I would say “yes” whenever I could, and have a good reason for saying no when I felt it was necessary. This approach helps keep me on my game and lets her know that she is valuable and interesting and that I want to support her in exploring the world. I’m realistic about my own energy levels and what other commitments we have to meet, but saying “yes” has allowed me to share amazing experiences with my girl like planting licorice in the garden, building outdoor forts to spy on dragonflies, and doing our grocery shopping as a pair of robots.

Ever asked a deli worker for “200 grams of smoked chicken breast” in a robot voice? It’s a pretty awesome way to get through the shopping list.

MSt: Take Care of yourself. Exercise is a priority for me, and she

has watched me take time out of my day to get a workout in. She often gets beside me and starts to mimic me so I can only hope that she picks up this healthy habit.

Be true to yourself. To be true to herself and don’t change who she is for anyone. Young girls need strong positive role models in their lives now more then ever, and I feel wholeheartedly that this is our responsibility to be strong, confident, healthy mothers and role models for our children. In my opinion, there is absolutely no reason why we can’t have it all!

MSw: Exercising patience which I learned from my daughter.

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not an everyday expectation. I want her to have a healthy body image so we talk about what she loves about herself. Her answers are very funny, so simple and honest.

MR: Enjoy time for yourself. Enjoy time with friends. Be polite and respect others.

PowHERhouse Momma bios:

Ainsley Krone

splits her time between a successful career in communications and research, and being the solo parent to an amazing fiveyear-old. Ainsley is equal parts mischief, ambition, confidence, compassion, and humour, and knows that the key to happiness is sometimes found while walking backwards in yellow gumboots.

Martine Street builds

micro franchises involving Telecom, Energy and Banking. She is passionate about peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stories and loves to pursue a diverse imagination and impact lives. Martine is a mother to an incredible 4 year old daughter. Charlene SanJenko: Mommy-Mania â&#x20AC;˘

Michele Swatton is a

single full-time mom and part-time student studying Holistic Nutrition. She is training for her first figure competition in November 2013. Michele has previously competed in triathlons for 22+ years. She has completed the Canada Ironman twice and several Half Ironman and Olympic distance races as well. Michele and her daughter spend much of their time together exploring and traveling.

Miranda Reece is a 41-year-old mother of

two living in Vancouver. Having previously completed 4 Ironman events, and a past career in triathlon coaching, she now balances her time between her personal fitness, family and running the Divaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Only run series. Life is good with a little multitasking!

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5 Reasons Why... Chia Seeds Are A Real Secret Weapon To Lose Weight And Get Fit & Beautiful

Do you want to know what my all-time favorite superfood is? Chia seeds! Why? Because these tiny black and white seeds are an amazing secret weapon to get fit and beautiful, lose weight and stay in shape! I know that chia seeds have become pretty popular lately but, believe me, they are so not just a temporary hype like lots of other things we see come ... and go. In fact, they were already a staple in the Mayans’ diet, who appreciated the tiny black and white seeds because they simply made them feel good and helped them keep a clear mind. FIND ME ONLINE HERE

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According to Mexican folk medicine, a single tea spoon of chia seeds was enough to supply the body with all nutrients it needed for 24 hours and there are probably about 50 other reasons why you should have chia seeds every day.

My personal top 5 are:

No more cravings! Because chia seeds slow

down the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar, your body is provided with a steady flow of energy which effectively helps you stay away from sweet stuff with no nutritional value but tons of unnecessary calories.

Get your dream weight & a flat belly! Chia

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seeds are great to help you lose unwanted pounds because they are so rich in water-soluble fiber that they are extremely satisfying. Also, they prevent bloating, move your bowels and, thus, make your tummy flat.

Beautiful skin, hair & nails! Chia seeds contain a

huge amount of nutrients which will clear your skin and make your hair and nails strong and beautiful if you consume them on a regular basis.

Disease Buster! Chia seeds effectively fight diseases such as cancer, high blood pressure, and depression.

Chia jelly is the perfect substitute for eggs and/or butter! Add 1/3 of a cup seeds to 2 cups of

purified water and let the seeds soak for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid clumping and then place in the refrigerator. 1 Tbsp jelly = 1 egg or 1 Tbsp of butter. Pour the jelly into an airtight container and it will last about three weeks in the refrigerator. 5 Reasons Why... â&#x20AC;˘

I know what you might be thinking right now: this just sounds too good to be true. But I promise you, it is not! Chia seeds totally are “a real deal” and so that you know what I mean, I have a great recipe for you which contains as many as THREE superfoods:

Chia Coconut Chocolate Ice Cream:

This ice cream serves four and is not just yummy but due to the three superfood ingredients it is actually a totally guilt-free dessert.

Enjoy!

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If you drink this smoothie twice a day

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Is Your Home Making You Sick The Symptoms of Geopathic Stress

I first learned about the detrimental effects of Geopathic Stress when I lived in the most beautiful Victorian house near the sea. It was a dream come true for myself and my husband, we had just been blessed with our new baby and felt that all was good in the world. Seduced by high ceilings and original fireplaces we felt right at home as soon as we moved in, but this feeling of wellbeing started to fade a couple of months later when I began to feel unwell. I put this down to motherhood and being tired, but my intuition told me it was more than that. My co-ordination was affected, I was exhausted and felt like I had no concentration, even the most

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basic tasks were a challenge. Our baby wouldn’t sleep no matter what I tried, and I truly began to appreciate why sleep deprivation was used as a type of torture! Even after the odd night’s full sleep when I had a child minder, I still I felt like a flat battery most days and just could not pull myself together. As time passed I became less and less functional, in addition to this my scalp had broken out with psoriasis that was painful and bleeding and I was beyond exhausted.

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The medical profession checked me out but couldn’t help, they diagnosed Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and didn’t know how long it would last. In desperation I started looking for alternative ideas and ended up after research going to see a kinesiologist. I had some fantastic energy work which lifted me up for a few days, and my symptoms started to clear. These improvements were fantastic, but relatively short lived and I returned again for another appointment. The same beneficial effects occurred, and for a few days I was back to my usual self, but again this did not last. There was a pattern here, obviously the work was helping but why was it not lasting? Is Your Home Making You Sick? •

It wasn’t until my third visit that there was a light bulb moment. The practitioner started to ask me questions about the house that we lived in, and as I answered her she muscle tested me. It turned out that the house was badly Geopathically Stressed and although my husband was not affected, both myself and my daughter were struggling. Two of the key indicators of GS are Chronic Fatigue and children that do not sleep well. But why was it only affecting us? She explained that we all have a different core signature vibration or energy frequency that is unique to us. Because we are all different you may find that if there is a detrimental energy in a building that it does not affect everyone that lives or works there, it could just be you. This makes GS even harder to diagnose, obviously your first instinct when you are unwell or you are having strange symptoms is that there is a problem with you. It’s natural to discount an issue with your home, firstly you may have never heard of the idea that earth energy can cause health and wellbeing problems and secondly everyone else seems to be ok!

So what next to do next? I had the physical proof in my own body that something was changing when I came back and spent time at home, and by now anything was worth a try. Like everyone these days I started with a google search and as I began scrolling through listings of practitioners, I also found that there was a GS course running nearby. I compared the cost of a GS Survey to that of of the course and decided that since there was not a great deal in it, that I would like to study how to do this myself. As requested I took a floor plan of the affected property and worked on it, I found that there were many issues with the house I called home. Grid lines, underground water and an energy drain all seemed to be causing problems here and when the energies were all mapped out it was evident that my side of the bed was far more affected 96 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

than my husbands! So not only was I more sensitive to GS I was getting far more exposure to it, and the symptoms of chronic fatigue were such that the place I wanted to be more than often was in the area that ironically was making me worse. There were several things that we needed to do including opening the energy drain (these are like acupuncture points for the earth and move away stuck and stagnant energy and bring in positive chi energy and flow), changing the frequencies of the grid lines and moving furniture around. I started to improve in terms of my health and my daughter confirmed that the changes were not simply a placebo effect as she began to sleep better.

Could this be affecting you? Geopathic Stress is something that not many people would consider looking at when they have health issues, but it can be hugely influential. Don’t be put off if you are the only person in your home or workplace that is suffering, you could be more sensitive than others or could be spending more time in a GS hot spot. Look for changes in health and emotional wellbeing after a house move or a change in office location, these can indicate that there could be a problem. Depression and low mood can also be clues especially if there is no obvious cause in your day to day life. My advice is if you have a symptom or condition that can’t be explained and that won’t clear up despite medical or holistic intervention, then it’s worth looking at the possibility of GS as a cause or a compounding factor, I sure am glad that I did.

Love Kate x

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on her conscious weight loss journey you can get involved online. This summer I am going to ditch the diets and think myself thinner, and change those nega>ve self-‐beliefs that have been holding me back for far too long. I know that in my heart if I can really do this, then the rest will fall into place for me, and that weight loss will be a natural side eﬀect to loving myself and healing my past.

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Food, Home & Family

Banana Nut Bread

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Great for breakfast or mid afternoon with tea and cream cheese. I always buy too many bananas and have to throw the speckled ones into the freezer. This makes very ripe and sugary bananas to use and gives the bread a more moist taste. I always use Ingredient s pecans because they really « ½ cup sh compliment the bananas! ortening « 1 cup sug ar « 2 eggs « 1 cup ma shed ripe b ananas « ¼ cup ch o pped nuts Method! « 2 cups a ll-purpose flour « 1 teaspo o n soda • Cream shortening and « ¼ teaspo on salt sugar until light and fluffy. • Add eggs and beat well. • Stir in mashed bananas and mix well. • Stir in nuts. • Sift dry ingredients and stir in mashed banana mixture. • Pour into greased loafpan or muffin tins and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, 20 minutes for muffins. • Yield 1 loaf or 1 doz muffins.

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Seed

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I like themes. I like organization. So, when I recently found this primitively painted garden theme wood cabinet at a thrift store, I knew I had to have it, and I knew exactly what I would store inside the decoratively painted cabinet:

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Isn’t it something? It’s quite colorful, isn’t it? The top drawer holds all of my seed packets that I’ve yet to plant, and the doors hide away tags from plants and seeds that I gather (save) each season for re-planting. Speaking of seed saving, do you see my University of Arkansas (UA) soybeans? I didn’t make space soon enough to plant them this year, but I will next May, hopefully? Did you know that the UA is now the nation’s leading traditional soybean breeder? There are non-GMO, traditionally bred UA Kirksey Edamame (young, green) soybean seeds in my drawer, here! Yes, that’s right! UA is breeding varieties of soybeans that compete with the biotechs in that UA seeds have the huge advantage of allowing farmers to save their seed for re-planting without having to pay annual royalties for saving the seeds to re-plant, I hear! Awesome, right?! You can find links and a lot more information about these and a wide variety of other soybean industry links at 106 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

the Arkansas’ Soybean Promotion Board’s site, TheMiracleBean. com and on their Facebook Page, Arkansas Soybeans. This painted cabinet also holds my seeds and findings for seed jewelry. Yes, jewelry. I’ll show you my seed saver necklace in another post, sometime! Remember, I assemble lots of jewelry; you can see it here and here.

Do you keep seeds? If so, where? I’d love to see your organization solution in the blogosphere! Your Friend,

Amber Hamilton Henson

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Back to

School… Cherie began as a weekly columnist for the main local newspaper in her area. Her articles focus on a humorous look at married life with five children and the ups and downs we can all relate to. She has won 2 international short story contests as well as being published in Our Canada magazine. Cherie is a breast cancer survivor and a huge advocate of self-exams.

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Well summer has come and gone, seemingly at the speed of light, and it is once again the start of a new school year. When I was young summer lasted for months, or so it seemed, with so many adventures, sleep over’s and day trips. My mother was a stay at home mom so I had the luxury of sleeping in, watching cartoons all day or swimming in the pool. I didn’t have to go to day care or to a babysitter so it was complete and utter vacation. Unfortunately it was the complete opposite for my mom. Instead of relaxation and having the days to herself she was plunged into the crazy world where her four children never left her alone. To add insult to injury our house was the “neighborhood gathering place”. All the kids loved coming over to our house where they could swim in the pool or play baseball in the vacant lot beside us. The general store was right across the street and there was always a steady stream of us in and out to buy ourselves some little brown bags of penny candies.

So not only was mom surrounded by her own children but most of the children in the surrounding area. Now that I have five children of my own I totally understand the euphoric look on parents faces every August as they glide up and down the store aisles on their carts. As they help the children pick out the school supplies you can even hear a few singing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” The children file into the classrooms, some skipping in with smiles and excitement, catching up with friends they haven’t seen all summer, while others enter the hallowed halls with eyes half open, shoulders sagging and slumped over, dragging their back packs behind them. A small amount of these students will take this walk for the first time and the kindergarten teachers, for a few hours anyways, will take over the shaping and molding of their little minds. Back to School •

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Teachers sometimes get more than they bargained for, especially in the lower grades where the line between honesty and imagination can be a bit blurry. Then there are those times when the children divulge to much information regarding life at home and that’s when the teachers hear the best stories. I was on a field trip with my son a few years ago. His grade two class went to the small local museum and I was one of the parent volunteers. I made small talk with some of the other parents who I had just met as we made sure none of the kids scaled the walls or started to play catch with any of the carefully situated cherished relics.

We entered into a display that housed glass pieces. Beautifully made vases, glasses, sculptures that had been made by one of the founding factories in our little town.

In one display there was a comically large wine bottle and without missing a beat he said, “Look mom you could get drunker than usual with a bottle that big.” I looked at him as my mouth dropped open in shock and than at the other parents I had just met as I stuttered, “ I don’t know where he came up with that, I don’t even drink!”

After school one day the teacher of the kindergarten class was helping one of her students get ready to go home when she noticed a problem, he had mixed up his left shoe with his right one. “Your shoes are on the wrong feet,” she told him. The boy looked up at her and smiled saying, “You can’t fool me, I know these are my feet”. In another kindergarten class all the kids were sitting in circle time on the first day of school. The teacher was explaining how they would be doing things and some of the routines they would have. She told the children if any of them had to go pee just to hold up two fingers. One of the little girls in the class promptly asked how that was going to help. 110 • Hat Trick Magazine • hattrickstrategies.com

One of the funniest stories I have heard is about a pre-school teacher. She was pregnant but decided not to tell the children in her care because they were so young. Another reason she didn’t tell them was to avoid getting into a conversation of where babies come from with some of her more curious students. None of the kids paid any attention to her increasing belly size until one day near her due date when one little boy was leaving and he asked her why her belly was so big. Hoping he would not want any more detail she informed him there was a baby in her belly. The little boy looked at her and walked out without saying another word. The next day when his mother was dropping him off he started to cry, this was very unusual for him and his mother pulled him aside to see if she could find out what was bothering him. The boy informed his mother that his teacher had eaten a baby yesterday and he was afraid if she got hungry again she might try to eat him.

Oh to be a fly on the wall and just be able to listen all day to the crazy things these teachers must hear. Sometimes I

wonder, or should I say worry, about what my kids say in school but it can’t be any worse than what the other kids say…

...I hope.

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Welcome to the September issue of Cake Masters magazine. I don’t know about you, but I am always amazed by how people push the limits of sponge and sugarpaste. It's incredible and inspiring to see such creative minds put cake to board, and produce what can only be described as astonishing creations that sometimes even appear to defy gravity! This issue is jam-‐packed with some of the very best of the best novelty and sculpted cakes for us all to gaze at open mouthed!

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In fact, we have so much packed into this issue; I can’t mention it all here! So as a taster… We have the honour of interviewing three masters of novelty and sculpted cakes: the ultra-‐realistic Michelle Wibowo from Michelle's Sugarart, the scale and precision pro, Mike McCarey from Mike's Amazing Cakes, and the awesome and elegant Chris Russom, from Christoher Garren’s Let Them Eat Cake. We are also showcasing their amazing works of art for your delectation!

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In this issue, we also have a fantastic novelty cake tutorial from Kate Lau, who shows us how to make her Xloating bunch of balloons cake -‐ it is amazing, and we hope that you will be inspired to try something equally adventurous.

We were also lucky to get the CEO of Threadcakes into the magazine too! I am not sure if many of you in the UK have heard of Threadcakes, but it is a fantastic cake competition run every year out of the USA, where entrants have to make a cake inspired by a T-‐shirt design. You have to see it to really believe how unique this competition is. How are you enjoying The Great British Bake Off? -‐ For me, there is now new meaning to my Tuesday evenings! I really can’t get enough of this show and have always wondered how hard it is to get through the application process. The fantastic Roxy, from RoxyRaRa Couture Cakes, has been kind enough to share the highs and lows of her application process, right through to the last stage, and tells us how she feels about missing out on being in the Xinal bunch. Finally, I am so excited about the Cake & Bake Show in London 13th-‐15th September. Cake Masters will be there with our own exciting stand showcasing our magazines, running mini classes and giving you a chance to win a beautiful Kenwood Nostalgia mixer -‐ please do come by! I really hope that you enjoy this issue; it has knocked the cookie issue off the top spot and is now Xirmly my favourite issue to date! As always, I would love to hear any feedback from you.

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“I always like a challenge, and never seem to settle for an easy life! In fact, whilst most people would be in bed, (it’s currently 4.30am ) I am instead putting the Oinishing touches to my latest cake adventure. In the morning, I shall be taking a one and a half hour train journey down to London, with my 2 boys and a very special cake delivery, to my greatest idol Sir Richard Branson. Wow…. I hear you cry, how did she get the order to make that cake? Well the truth is, I didn’t, and he doesn’t even know about it yet! But, the other thing you should know about me, is that I’m a Oirm believer that you make your own opportunities, and all being well, this could be one of them. Let me explain...

You may be aware, that I have my own range of products for cake craft, namely the Dinkydoodle Airbrush, airbrush paints and airbrush stencils, all of which retail in over 45 different countries all over the world. As such, I get requests to teach airbrushing all over the world too, and my next teaching trip will be to Australia for 6 weeks later this month. I happened to be discussing my forthcoming trip with a friend, who suggested that I should look into getting sponsorship for my tour, as Xlights to Australia, along with the internal ones would be costly. This lit a spark in my brain as I started to think about how I could go about this. My Xirst thoughts turned to my idol Richard Branson, and how I could not only hope to get sponsorship for Xlights, but hopefully grab his attention too! I think he’s an amazing man, who has achieved so much both professionally and personally.

I thought long and hard and felt that an e-‐mail with some pictures of my cakes attached would not get the right response. I can only imagine how many e mails he must receive a day; in fact, I’m sure that someone else Xilters them out for him, so a cold e mail would actually have very little chance of reaching him at all.

It suddenly dawned on me. Why not show him what I can do with cake?..... Let’s make him one and take it down to London! .... and that’s how it came about!

For ages I ran through some ideas in my head about what to make, from airplanes, and hot air balloons to his space shuttle! I even asked the very talented Emma from Richards cakes if she would make me a Xigure of Richard in a space suit to sit on top of my creation. I set myself a delivery date and decided on a space theme.

But as the time came to it, I didn’t feel inspired any longer to make a space shuttle out of cake. I thought Mr Branson may have seen just about everything, and only having one shot at making an impression, I decided to make it really count!

In one of those three o’clock in the morning moments, the idea of making “Richard Branson himself” sprung into my head, and before I knew it, I looked like an obsessed and crazed fan, with a collection of Google images on my iPad. With now only a few days to go…. It was time to make the cake!!! I opted for death by chocolate as a base; it’s still one of my favourites in terms of Xlavour and it’s sturdy, but not too heavy to carry. (I didn’t fancy carting fruit cake on my train journey down to London) Let the carving begin! Some people wouldn’t have a clue where to start on this kind of cake, but honestly they’re not that complicated. All carved novelty cakes with height to them are essentially the same as a tiered cake; it’s just that with a carved novelty cake, the tiers aren’t always the same shape. The basic shape here is a cake of three tiers. The Xirst is the shoulders, the second the neck and the Xinal tier is the head.

As with all tiered cakes, the structure is supported by the dowels within it, and not the cake itself. All you are doing is creating an illusion that each tier is sat on the next (when in fact it is sat on the supports within the cake)

The next problem people have with novelty cakes is the carving itself. The general rule when carving a layered cake is to only ever cut through one layer of sponge at a time. This way you wont be tempted to take too much off, leaving yourself with a cake that still feeds as many guests as is needed. I usually take my cuts at a 45 degree angle, and from there rub the rest of the cake into shape (again meaning that I don’t just cut and cut until there is nothing left.)

Once cut into shape I carefully remove each layer Xill with my chosen buttercream (chocolate in this case) and carefully replace each layer, taking the time to ensure that when I put each one back into place, that it is in the right place, and the right way round. There would be nothing worse than spending hours carving a particular shape, to Xind that you have put it back together wrong and it no longer looks like it should. The other reason I like to use chocolate cake, is that I can then coat it in ganache for a brilliant smooth surface. 5

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I Xind ganache, not only allows you to create a smooth surface for your sugarpaste, but also acts as a great cement, holding the shape of your cake together really nicely under the sugarpaste.

After giving my carved cake a coating of ganache (and smoothing over with a hot pallet knife) I was ready to add the details. I like to do all the “workings out” underneath my icing, and using white chocolate paste I make shapes for the lips, brows, mouth, nose and cheeks and stuck these to the cake with ganache.

The key here is to not make anything too big. Whenever I use this technique, I always use only HALF the amount of paste that I think I need. This means that when I have covered the whole thing again with a Xinal coating of sugar paste, the feature will end up the right size, instead of too large.

I also make these items out of chocolate paste (or Xlower paste) because if you make them out of sugarpaste, you will Xind them to be too soft, Then, when you go to re-‐cover them, the weight of the sugarpaste over the top will simply squash anything you have made and you will be left with large lumps underneath your icing with no deXinition at all.

Once I’m happy with this, I begin to cover the cake; but again I use chocolate paste, in order that I can cover it in stages and blend each piece I cover together.

When working on novelty cakes there is one tool that I couldn’t live without, and that’s my Dresden tool. I use this for just about everything, from blending and smoothing, to creating lines and grooves.

Once I’ve covered the face of the cake, I begin to add the markings that will deXine the features. You’ll notice that I have only covered the front of the face and neck, as I can add the hair etc. separately.

Most of the details are carved in with my Dresden, but the teeth I add separately once the mouth detail is marked out. This is done by adding a sausage of chocolate paste for the bottom row of teeth, and gently Xlattening and marking them out with the Dresden tool. Next the top row go in, which overlay the bottom row, giving the impression of real teeth in the mouth. Once I’m happy with the face, the hair can be added, and again this is done in pieces and marked with a Dresden tool. Torn pieces of

kitchen paper provide protection for the face, under pieces of hair that touch the skin. When I come to spray these later, I will need to watch out for over spray, so this allows me to protect my work as I spray. I’m now happy with my face and hair, so it’s time to start bringing it to life with some colour.

I love my airbrush, and I don’t do many cakes without some form of airbrushing to them; but again, this is something that scares some people as they don’t know where to start.

Having the conXidence to have a go, would be my Xirst piece of advice, and secondly allowing time to practice…. It doesn’t take long to get the hang of it, but you could do with this, without the pressure of a looming cake order that needs to out in 3 hours! The key things to remember when airbrushing is the difference in spray, (from wide to narrow) is all about 2 things: The distance you are away from your project, and the amount you are pulling back the trigger.

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