March/April 2018 preview

Editor-in-Chief, Annette Johnson Managing Editor, Janayé Brown Senior Editor, Laurianna Cull Associate Editor, Grace Kelley Staff Writer, Robert Rygiel Design Director, Joey Shepherd Design Assistant, Robert Johnson III Entertainment Editor, Harmoni Brangman Editorial Assistant, Njeri Dean Contributors: Holly Caplan Vijay Eswaran Reneé Lawless Ingrid Levin Dr. Sanda Moldovan Meredith Newlin Jessie O’ Brien Merlene Purkiss Ariela Wertheimer Cover Why Don’t Men Understand #MeToo? Customer Service For subscription service or change of address, including email, contact info@hersmagazine.net or write to P.O. Box 1071, Atlanta, GA 30301 Hers (ISSN 2372-3785) is published six times per year by Allwrite Communications, 3300 Buckeye Road, #264 Atlanta, GA 30341 404-221-0703

March/April

CONTENTS F E AT U R E S

20 Maloney’s New Rules: From Reality TV to Beauty MVP ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Katie Maloney is making beauty her new business

36 Women’s Aims Grow in Government

Here are the real reasons more women are running for office

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Keesha Sharp Makes More Moves

The ‘Lethal Weapon’ Star Dishes on Her Career, Future Acting Prospects and #MeToo

22 How to Brighten Your Life with Color

Ways to incorporate color to uplift your mood

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From Gentility to Grace: The Remarkable Women Who Shaped Me How the Women Woven into My Life Made Me a Better Man

34 Signs Your Lover is a Narcissist

How to tell if your lover really loves you or himself

40 Subscription Clothing Service May Be a Wee Blessing for Families Check out our review of the Wee line

46 Men May Soon Replace You in Bed with a Robot

Is robotic sex the way of the future for men looking for hassle-free dating?

10 Evolution of Women in Film

The journey from on screen to behind the scenes

62 6 Ways to Continuously Learn About Yourself and the World

How keeping curious makes for a better life

12 The Secret to Glowing Skin

5 easy tips to help your skin radiate this summer

24 How to Use a Gaiwan

Use this traditional technique for better tasting tea

26 Tea It Yourself, Organic Tea Blending Kit Don’t Just Make Tea, Create It.

28 How to Detox Your Hair

Remove years of build-up to achieve a healthier look

42 Macy’s Spring Looks for 2018 Save time this spring with these ready-to-wear looks

64 Comfortable Office Attire Fit for a Fashionista See these styles inspired by art and fashion

44 Simone Biles Story Soars Above Expectations Great movies come in tiny 4 foot 9 packages

48 Hottest Travel Dating Destinations Inspired by ‘The Bachelor’ 66 Why Don’t Men Understand #MeToo?

Learn why men respond differently to #MeToo but how they can help move it forward

ABC’s hit dating show inspired these top 10 travel destinations

57 Book Review: Stories of Family Love and Crime Review of ‘Son of a Bitch’

29 Forget Stretching: Realign Your Body Instead Don’t just stretch sore muscles, heal them

30 How Women See God

Women experience life physically different than men, but do they experience God differently too?

32 The Right Fit Formula: Is it Right for You? Why “regular diets” don’t work

33 3 Ways Good Nutrition Protects and Heals Fight the flu before it starts with these lifestyle tips

54 5 Tips to Personalize Your Workout

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58 Symon Says: People “Want Something Real” 52 Don’t Let Social Media Block Your Dream Job

An in-depth look at what makes Symon an authentically great new artist

Keeping your social media careerready for employers

70 Crafts by Renee Lawless

53 New Beauty Device May Replace Nail Salons

71 Book Review: Stories of Love, Sex, and Crime

How the Stedi Pedi is making at home pedicures crazy easy

56 Women Break into Cryptocurrency

Get the tools you need to thrive in this new money market

DIY bottle cap string of lights

Review of ‘Yes Means Yes’

72 Guide to Traveling Solo Preparing for your solo adventure

74 Heriscopes (Spring)

What’s your career horoscope?

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Editor’s Letter Sometimes life gets serious, and we have to shift our focus from personal opportunities to societal threats or from family life to social justice. Without completely abandoning the former, we must face the latter or risk its growing threat to all we hold dear. Women around the country are feeling this way in mass since the 2016 election, as the U.S. witnesses an unprecedented influx of women running for political office while also confronting societal ills, such as sexual assault and harassment in the #MeToo movement. As such, the one question we ask: Do men understand our unique issues? In researching the #MeToo movement specifically, we found a disconnect, and this is the reason for our cover. Interestingly, the article is written by a man, Robert Rygiel. Let’s see what he has to say…

Meanwhile, the issue is filled with other less controversial but just as interesting topics about the distinct ways women see the world, including a column on “How Women See God.” What we see, again, is that protection is a central theme, but you’ll have to read it yourself to get the full scope of the writer’s points.

As purveyors of the women’s stories, we like to feature those who can provide unique inspiration and practical insight.

That said, we include an interview with Jeanté Godlock, the actress who played Simone Biles in the recent Lifetime biopic of the gold medalist. We also feature an interview with Katie Maloney from the “Vanderpump Rules,” which chronicles her

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literal fall and rise in confidence after a disfiguring accident.

After reading her account, you will see why her pivot to the beauty business is both personally and professionally significant. My interview with the award-winning actress Keesha Sharp takes many turns, including her #MeToo story from the music industry. You’ll come to know the “Lethal Weapon” actress a bit more intimately and likely gain a respect for her fortitude, as I did.

We also never forget to provide great advice and tips, and in this issue, we highlight signs that your love interest may be a narcissist. This is especially important for those who are “givers.” And for those who enjoy their own personal hobbies, Renée Lawless of “The Haves and the Have Nots” provides her ever-popular craft ides. From books to travel, there is more than enough good reading and pictures here to keep you interested.

As always, don’t forget to share some or all of this issue with a friend.

Until, Annette R. Johnson

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J ES S I E O’ B R I E N

Jesse O’Brien is the Founder of Central Athlete; a health and fitness consultancy working with clients of varying objectives on five continents. With over a decade of professional experience, his vision is simple - to help individuals live a fulfilling life with health and fitness being the vehicle to empowerment.

Whether someone is looking to lose that stubborn baby weight, or podium in a fitness competition, Jesse is pioneering a new model of fitness that attunes to the individuality of each person.

H O L LY CA P L A N

Holly Caplan has been in the medical device industry since 1997, and she learned early in her career that prospering in the male-dominated industry required adopting a few group values of the “dick clique,” as she calls it. And, membership in that clique has come with a battle – a battle to preserve personal and professional identity.

Caplan enjoys writing about her experiences and struggles in the workplace, and offers advice in her book, “Surviving the Dick Clique: A Girl’s Guide to Surviving the Male Dominated Corporate World.”

She hopes to connect with women who are just entering their careers or who are in the throes of their success.

V I JAY ESWA RA N

Vijay Eswaran is a successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker and philanthropist. An economist by training, he is the founder of a multimillion-dollar global business, and the author of the best-selling book “In the Sphere of Silence” and his newest book, “Two Minutes from the Abyss.”

Eswaran is a well-known thought leader in Asia and has written and spoken extensively about business, leadership, personal development and life management. When not traveling the globe on business, he is a passionate advocate for improving the quality of higher education in South East Asia. Eswaran is the recipient of numerous awards for entrepreneurship and business leadership and has been featured in Forbes as one of Asia’s Top 50 philanthropists. He is also on the advisory board of the World Economic Forum’s Global Growth Companies, and a regular speaker at WEF’s annual meeting in Davos.

R E N E E L AW L ESS

Renee Lawless currently stars as lead character, Katheryn Cryer, on Tyler Perry’s “The Haves and the Have Nots” on the OWN network. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, Renee is a graduate of Stetson University and completed her Masters studies at the University of Cincinnati in Vocal Performance. A seasoned theater actress, she recently performed with the Broadway national tour of Wicked as the Midwife and Madame Morrible. She is often featured on Hallmark’s Home & Family, where she showcases her crafting, hobbies and other additional projects. Renee is in preproduction of her own video blog series “Renee’s Way or the Highway,” and in process of writing her own DIY books.

D R . SA N DA M O L D OVA N

Dr. Sanda Moldovan is an award-winning boardcertified periodontist and nutritionist, with practices in Beverly Hills and Manhattan. Her latest book on alternative medicine is “HEAL UP!: How to Repair, Rebuild and Renew Naturally.” She is the creator of the Ask Dr. Sanda YouTube channel. As an authority on biological dentistry, anti-aging, and oral health, she is in demand nationally and internationally as a continuing education provider for dental and medical professionals. A former ambassador for Waterpik, Dr. Sanda can be seen on The Doctors TV show as the go-to oral health expert. A graduate of Ohio State University School of Dentistry, she did her post-graduate training at UCLA, where she received a Master of Science in Oral Biology.

M E R E D I T H N EW L I N

Meredith Newlin teaches English in North Carolina and is the author of “Captured Fireflies: Truths, Mistakes, And Other Gifts of Being an English Teacher.” She is a graduate of LaVenson Press Studios’ Women’s Writing Intensive and Full-Length Manuscript Workshop. Her writing has been featured in Firefly Ridge Literary Magazine, NC Boating Lifestyle Magazine, as well as several custom publications, including United Airlines’ Hemispheres and American Cancer Society’s Triumph magazine. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from UNC-Asheville. She lives in Durham, N.C. with her family.

M E R L E N E PU R K I SS

Merlene J. Purkiss is a full-time English professor at Miami Dade College, where she has worked for 44 years while earning awards for teaching and instructional support. She is also an author of over five English textbooks used in both high schools and colleges. At almost 75 years old, the Jamaica native still works, not because she has to but because she wants to make a difference in the lives of her students. As a mother of four thriving professionals, her need to mother, mentor and minister inspired her to launch a charity organization, Alfa Outreach Ministries, in 2009 to support the educational aims and basic living needs of students across the Caribbean. Merlene gives honor to “my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” for longevity and strength.

A R I E L A W E RT H E I M E R

Ariela is a member of Israel’s most affluent family, as her family sold their company to Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway in 2013 for over $2 billion. Ariela decided to venture away from business and into the art world, as she recently exhibited her work at Scope in Miami, Venice Biennale and is scheduled to exhibit at Artexpo in New York later in the spring. Ariela’s art incorporates a range of bright colors and focus on self-reflection – encouraging the viewer to reflect and improve their outlook on life.

I N G R I D L EV I N

Ingrid Levin is a former model living in New York who has almost 30 years of dating and living experience and has been through the ups and downs of previous engagements and marriages. Ingrid aims to help empower, inspire and enlighten both men and women to live the best and happiest life possible by sharing her tips and tricks to help those avoid the same mistakes and to catch red flags when it comes to sex, dating and relationships. And, she does so through outlets such as her new blog, Ingrid Madison Ave.

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Shooting for Significance, Rather Than Popularity Directors of ‘Through the Glass Darkly’ Prove That Meaningful Films are Just Important as Blockbusters

BY JANAYÉ M. BROWN

Amy (Shanola Hampton) and Charlie (Robyn Lively) team up to solve the recent kidnapping of a local girl. Braden (Vince Foster) works with the team.

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ollywood, this is the city of dreams, or also affectionately known as the land of the rich and famous. Millions of people flock to this city in one way or another looking to realize their dreams. According Bureau of Labor, by 2017, there were over 13,000 actors employed in California alone. With this talent pool, there is no wonder big-name stars like Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and Lupita Nyong’o rule the big screen. While some directors may focus on selling tickets by creating blockbusters, other directors focus solely on the significance of the script.

“Through the Glass Darkly” is a one of those films.

This independent film is a psychological thriller co-written and directed by Lauren Fash and co-written by Susan Graham. They are still filming, so the release date is some time in 2019.

The main character in the film, Charlie (Robyn Lively) is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Once the

granddaughter of the town’s matriarch goes missing, Charlie launches into action along with her partner Amy (Shanola Hampton) to help solve this misfortune. Along the way the duo encounters old ghosts and long-buried secrets. Fash created this film in dedication to her grandmother. For her, this makes the script more real and significant.

“Through the Glass Darkly, a film I’m dedicating to my grandmother, will delve into the mindset of someone suffering from Alzheimer’s. The film will be shot entirely from Charlie’s point of view. I want people to experience the dark tension of a mind torn between reality and delusion.

And yet, how a person’s innate character can hold fast despite this insidious illness,” said Fash.

Fash says she took time to develop the script.

She openly shares her vision and creative process, and speaks towards the significance of a film having everything to do with preparation, timing, and chemistry. This is what Fash and Graham had to say.

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Evolution of

Women in Film The Journey from on Screen to Behind the Scenes

BY NJERI DEAN

While women have been involved in film since essentially the beginning, the degree of their involvement for decades was limited to shallow acting roles. Throughout the years, women have fought to tell their stories through film both on camera and behind it. It’s been a long journey, and it’s nowhere near done, but women have come a long way from being the silent screaming damsel tied to the railroad tracks waiting for a hero to save her. And thanks to the women who came before them, women are able to not only play the superhero now, but direct the superhero films that gives us all hope for a better Hollywood.

Film as a great medium really expanded in the early 20th century as silent films were beginning to be replaced with sound motion pictures. However, as film progressed, women were still stuck portraying simplistic damsels in distress that were overly sexualized and/ or couldn’t think for themselves. A prime example of this is Fay Wray in the 1933 “King Kong.” While women’s role in acting wasn’t evolving past sexist stereotypes, men were given multidimensional roles. And men weren’t just acting, they were writing, producing and directing their own films as well.

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The Secret to Glowing Skin

5 Easy Tips to Help Your Skin Radiate this Summer

BY GENE’ HUNTER

The desire to have radiant and glowing skin has continued to grow over the years with people sharing their tips and regimes online as well as countless commercials that promise that “flawless look.”

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KE E S H A SH A RP

COUNTS HER BLESSINGS WHILE RECOUNTING HER #METOO

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BY ANNETTE JOHNSON

ctress, writer, and director Keesha Sharp has become known in the entertainment industry for her ability to bring complex characters to life, her steadfast professionalism, and her irrefutable beauty, inside and out.

She currently stars as Trish Murtaugh in the Fox TV series “Lethal Weapon.” Rebooting the hit movie franchise, “Lethal Weapon” follows Martin Riggs (Clayne Crawford) and Roger Murtaugh (Damon Wayans) as they combat crime in Los Angeles. Keesha plays Roger’s wife, Trish, who is an attorney, devoted wife and confidante to Roger.

In film, she most recently starred opposite Chadwick Boseman, Josh Gad, Kate Hudson, and Sterling K. Brown in “Marshall,” the story of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall (Boseman). For Keesha’s role as Buster Marshall, she has been nominated for her third NAACP Image Award in the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture category.

As she prepares to adapt the life story of sultry singer, actress and dancer Eartha Kitt while re-engaging her original art form, music, Keesha explained how her career journey has caused her great pride and pain at times.

All everybody is talking about right now is Black Panther, so how was it because you did the Thurgood Marshall movie with the film’s star, Chadwick Bozeman? Was it a shock to see your former costar (Bozeman) go on and play such an iconic role?

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I was so proud of him. He’s such a great guy, and that’s not always the case in this business. So, I’m thoroughly just so proud of him. I couldn’t say it enough. And for the movie, the movement that for me, it’s a great movie. But, more than that, it’s a movement to me. Watching this young generation be able to see something like that on screen, you know, showing us with our beautiful dark skin and no hair or shorter hair. It’s just a beautiful picture of us, powerful, smart and intelligent.

I was moved watching the movie to be honest, and my mom lost it because she grew up in a generation, in a time where she was spat upon and called the N word, and she’s darker skinned. And it was rough for all people, especially black people in this country growing up. It still is, but especially in the ‘50s and ‘60s and before that time obviously. She lost it in the movie, just could not stop crying to see us represented in such a way of beauty and “regalness,” if that’s such a word.

So, I don’t know, I just cannot stop talking about it. I went out and bought, this is so embarrassing, but maybe not. I went and got my (Wakanda) action figures from Target because for me the women in that movie are just so powerful.

If you could have played a role in that movie, what role would you have played?

Wow, well I don’t want to say what role I would have played because I loved everybody. They were fantastic in the movie.

I’m just waiting for my turn to be in the next one with him.

And it could be Storm. It could be Storm because she, in the comic books, she marries him. So, that would be really amazing to play Storm opposite Chadwick.

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MALONEY’S NEW RULES:

Beauty M V P F R O M RE A L I TY T V TO

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Katie Maloney is Making Beauty Her Business

BY JANAYÉ BROWN

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ight years ago, on Nov. 9, Katie Maloney fell through a 25-foot skylight and down a flight of stairs. As a result of the fall, she suffered a broken jaw, broken collar bone and brain injury. Maloney recorded a video after the accident that displayed her jaw wired shut, a few missing teeth, and a gash in her chin. The gash left a permanent scar.

While Maloney struggled with her confidence following the accident, she did not let her scar redefine her self-esteem. In fact, she said, “I had no problem with it defining me because it was a very big, traumatic thing that happened to me. It was sort of like a badge of honor.” She even tattooed the date 11/09/09 as a reminder to “not take anything for granted, life is special.”

Maloney offers this advice to women who may have experienced similar physically traumatic experiences and are now struggling with confidence. “I think beauty is skin deep and within you. I think getting in touch with the beauty inside of you will help you shine outwardly.”

For Maloney, her badge of honor changed her life

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for the better. Like many people, pinpointing your next steps in life takes some extreme planning. Since her accident, Maloney is open to new opportunities and changes. Wherever she finds herself, she hopes she is doing “something she loves.” And by doing something she loves, television is definitely on her list.

Maloney said, “I enjoy doing reality television. As long as they keep renewing our show, I will keep doing it.”

Originally from Park City, Utah, she made her introduction to Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” after she became a server at SUR Restaurant and Lounge. The restaurant is owned by reality star Lisa Vanderpump of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Two years after the show debuted in Oct. 2010, the staff of SUR, including Maloney, was notified of a spinoff reality show by Lisa. She and a core group of the SUR staff would then begin casting for a potential ongoing role on “Vanderpump Rules.”

Maloney was selected along with her two friends, Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute, to appear on the show. For Maloney, this moment is still an unbelievable experience. “When the casting crew sat and talked to me, Stassi, and Kristen, they found out that we were all best friends. Even our boyfriends were best friends and that we were roommates. They chose us, so we just continued to live our crazy lives and have them document it,” recalled Maloney.

Despite working at SUR and filming for “Vanderpump Rules,” Maloney has always had a love for beauty. Her eye for fashion and beauty life hacks got hers-magazine.com

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How to Brighten Your Life with Color Uplift your Mood by Changing How You Decorate

BY ARIELA WERTHEIMER

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ith cold weather not fully behind us yet and spring showers making the days dark and gloomy, some people may find themselves feeling more tired and lethargic than usual.

As an international artist, I’ve been exposed to a wide variety of different climates and cultures, and through my travels, I have grown to understand how easily a mood can change for the better and energy levels can pick up when bright colors are incorporated into your environment.

For example, when I moved to Tel Aviv in 2013, the new atmosphere encouraged me to look for inspiration around me. The city’s urban rhythm invigorated me with energy to create, photograph and paint. All of these city elements such as fences, construction metals, colors and neon lights served

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as a type of urban art – a pop art that felt young and fresh.

However, if you’re not in the city, don’t let this stop you from incorporating color. There are many other ways to liven up your environment. Whether it be working vibrant hues into key pieces of your home furnishings, or using a brightly colored paint to create an accent wall in your foyer, colors can help break up the monotony of the long dreary months and uplift your mood.

Here are a few more ways to brighten up your space: •

Pick a Bright Piece of Art to Tie Together a Room: Similar to the Light Box Portraits I create, colorful art pieces are key to brightening a space. Many artists use bright colors in their work, so find a piece that speaks to you and your tastes. hers-magazine.com

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How to Detox Your Hair REMOVE YEARS OF BUILD-UP TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER LOOK

BY ANNETTE JOHNSON

Everything from conditioners to hard water leave a coating on your hair, but detoxing your hair can remove this build-up of hair care products. When the hair has a build-up, it can’t get the nourishment it needs. Furthermore, too much heat and coloring can lead to loss of volume, dullness and breakage. Detoxing the hair removes these toxins and is a great way to rejuvenate your hair.

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Hair breakage

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Hair won’t retain the style

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Hair is flat or lifeless

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Hair is dull

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Dandruff

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Oily hair and/or scalp

Here is what you will need to detox your hair: Ingredients: •

1 cup of rhassoul clay

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1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar

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3 tbsp of aloe vera juice

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3 drops of lavender oil

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3 tbsp of olive oil

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Dampen or wet your hair

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Work the mixture into your hair, evenly covering the strands from the roots to the ends of your hair

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Put on a shower cap and allow your hair to sit for 25-30 minutes without becoming dry

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Rinse with warm water thoroughly before conditioning your hair

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Do a final rinse with cold water to close the hair cuticles

Always do a strand and scalp test, applying a small amount of the mixture to a small area of your hair, to test for any possible allergic reactions or scalp irritation. To maintain hair health, also remember to trim your hair ends every 4-6 weeks.

Instructions: •

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GOD HOW WOMEN SEE

WOMEN EXPERIENCE LIFE PHYSICALLY DIFFERENT THAN MEN, BUT DO THEY EXPERIENCE GOD DIFFERENTLY TOO?

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WOMEN’S AIMS GROW

in G O V E R N M E N T

How Will this Affect Vital Women’s Issues Now and in the Future?

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BY GENÉ HUNTER AND ANNETTE JOHNSON

merican politics has mainly been an “old boys’ club” in which women had historically been placed in the role of assistants and secretaries, but no more. Women are stepping up, having their voices heard and taking seats next to their male counterparts in government offices.

According to the Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics, the number of female candidates for U.S. House seats is almost double the number at the same period in 2016 when a record 167 ran. In the Senate, there is a record number of female candidates, surpassing 2012 when 18 ran.

Forty women have filed for gubernatorial candidacy in the 2018 elections, surpassing the previous high of 34 set in 1994. “Electing women governors not only places them in powerful executive positions, but it also builds

Susanna Madora Salter was the first woman elected as mayor in the United States in 1887.

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Jeannette Rankin was the first woman in the House in 1917. She was the first women elected to a national political office.

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the pipeline of future presidential candidates,” said CAWP’s director, Debbie Walsh.

Women taking interest in government and politics is on the rise with popular slogans like #WomenRun2018 and “The Future is Female,” which is being used on posters, t-shirts, buttons, and across social media. The election of Donald J. Trump ignited women’s passion for positions in government to maintain key rulings, such as Roe V. Wade, and to bring about equality as it remains lacking, such as pay.

Evidence of women’s angst with the current political system started with the Women’s March on January 21, 2017, a day after the inauguration of Donald Trump. Millions of women organized marches in Washington, D.C. and cities around the country and world. Women continue to come together to protest legislation when it comes to controversial matters like equal pay, abortion, and even birth control.

Rebecca Latimer Felton was the first female member of the U.S. Senate, who served representing Georgia for one day in 1922.

Hattie Caraway became the first woman elected to the Senate in January 1932 and the first woman to chair a Senate committee

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SPRING LOOKS for 2018 Save Time This Spring, with these Ready-to-Wear Looks

BY JANAYÉ BROWN

Outfit 1: Convertible Drawstring Top

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Faux Wrap Skirt

$99

Outfit 2: Long Sleeve Collar Print Dress

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Outfit 4: Bell Sleeve Ruffle Hem Dress

$149

Outfit 5: Long Sleeve Ruffle Tie Midi

$109

Accessories Nine West Inaya Bag

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Accessories INC International Concepts Kacee Shoe

$99.50 Outfit 3: One Shoulder Ruffle Maxi

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Accessories Patricia Nash Scafati Canteen

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Accessories Jessica Simpson Aeralin Pearl Shoe

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Men May Soon Replace You

in Bed with a Robot

Is Robotic Sex the Way of the Future?

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BY ROBERT RYGIEL

ix spots below LinkedIn in the global top 50 most popular websites sits Pornhub, ranked 36th out of roughly two billion sites. Based on the proximity of Pornhub to LinkedIn, we can surmise that pornography is nearly as important as a career to many internet users. Perhaps “important” is not the right word. We can rephrase and say that pornography stimulates users more than their careers do.

For most men, watching pornography is largely an individual, personal experience. It is generally a substitute or replacement for sexual interaction. Sex dolls are essentially a physical manifestation of pornography and like porn, sex dolls are typically reserved for the pleasure of one person, not multiple simultaneously. And what about a sex robot? Yes, a robot!

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Given men’s acceptance of pornography, can we say that the same acceptance does, can, and/or will exist for sex robots?

Dr. Ian Pearson – a futurist with an apparent 85% accuracy record – has predicted that by 2050, human/ robot sex will be more common than traditional human intercourse. The market research and data analytics firm, YouGov cited Dr. Pearson’s prediction in a recent article about the subject. According to their research, YouGov found that “49% of US adults expect that, within the next 50 years, having sex with robots will be common practice.” Currently, 24% of men would consider sex with a robot, while only 9% of women would consider it.

The majority of participants interested in human/robot relations felt that the robot must resemble a human.

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5 Tips to Personalize Your Workout

See Results that Last a Lifetime

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BY JESSE O’BRIEN

he American fitness movement has been in flux since its birth at Santa Monica’s Muscle Beach, circa 1934, but it is now undergoing a seismic shift.

For many, the “one-size-fits-all” group classes are beginning to give way to customized programs that suit the individual’s age, fitness level, injuries, profession, way of life and mindset.

While global gyms continue to proliferate, small boutique gyms with a marked push towards individually designed training and physical therapy initiatives, remote coaching and a holistic, lifestyle approach are gaining momentum in the fitness world.

With obesity in America at an all-time high, and the pace of life insanely accelerated by technology, people are searching for sustainable, more targeted ways to exercise that address their overall health. Nutrition, hydration, sleep, psychology and technology are all converging with exercise into a new, research-based paradigm.

“We are seeing the fitness industry change drastically as the once drained fatigue-chasing fitness enthusiasts make the switch to an educated, results-driven model,” explains 54

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Michael Wright, Owner of Fit Factory. “Clients are no longer wanting a sip of the Kool Aid but rather the ingredients to the Kool Aid.” When I began my career at a country club fitness center, I used to watch as the same “regulars” came in, read their magazines on the ellipticals, and looked exactly the same, year after year, with no discernible signs of progress. The absence of results in such traditional gym settings disillusioned me with this sect of fitness culture.

Something had to change.

It wasn’t until later in my career when I was introduced to the enduring, holistic principles of health and fitness, that I discovered the significance of the client-coach relationship. Whether it’s onsite or remote training, the reciprocity and accountability involved is critical to clients’ success. And here’s where psychology comes in: in a therapeutic relationship, evidence shows that it is the relationship itself, the “therapeutic alliance” generally, not the technique or modality implemented, that is especially crucial to clients’ improvement. Neuroscience tells us that our brains literally thrive in connection with others. hers-magazine.com

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SYMON SAYS: PEOPLE “WANT SOMETHING REAL” An In-Depth Look at What Makes Symon an Authentically Great New Artist

BY GRACE KELLEY

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ymon’s (pronounced like “Simon”) sound is

a little bit pop, a little bit dance, and a little bit ballad. But most importantly, Symon, 25, is whoever Symon says she is.

Symon moves effortlessly from dancey-pop on “Say,” where she convinces you to do what she “say,” to “No Way,” the next kicky, sassy “Since U Been Gone”esque girl-power jam. On her latest single, “Lonely Girl,” she nails the full-of-heartache ballad, and in the lyric video for the song, she sings and signs the song in American Sign Language (ASL) simultaneously.

The up-and-coming young singer spoke to HERS Magazine about the inspiration and stories behind her songs, the #MeToo movement, and the importance of being in control of your own narrative.

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#MeToo? How Men Can Move the Movement Forward

BY ROBERT RYGIEL

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octors, producers, executives, news anchors, athletes and politicians; these are among the certain positions – overwhelmingly held by men – that are automatically respected, admired and envied. Men holding such jobs are viewed as inherently responsible and deserving of the job because of their quality character, hard work and education. As a society, we nearly deify these men. They are the untouchable ones. However, they are also the ones that inappropriately touch.

Harvey Weinstein. In contemporary times, few names evoke as much anger and disgust among women than that of the former Miramax and Weinstein Brothers executive. Weinstein is something of a pervert pioneer in that he was the first prominent man exposed in 2017 for a lifetime of chronic sexual harassment and assault.

After the unmasking of Weinstein, came the #MeToo movement.

The Evolution of #MeToo On October 15, 2017, actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.”

Twitter reported that within 48 hours, the hashtag #MeToo had been tweeted close to one million times. CBS reported that in the first 24 hours after Milano’s original tweet, Facebook recorded “more than 12 million posts, comments and reactions… by 4.7 million users around the world.”

Milano popularized the hashtag #MeToo but borrowed the coupling of “me” and “too” from

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Her-iscopes: Career predictions from the stars Happy birthday, Pisces and Aries!

TAUR US

April 20-May 20

PI SCE S

February 19-March 20 Strengths: Wise, gentle, loyal, passionate Weaknesses: Passive-aggressive, conflict avoidance Pisces women, and women in general, tend to deflect work accomplishments and praise away from themselves and onto a team of collaborators, whereas men tend to take the praise of a team for themselves. While gratitude is a necessary trait, don’t disappoint your 11-year-old self who practiced her Oscars speech in the mirror every night. When it’s your turn in the spotlight (and it will be soon!) try to “thank” like a man. Say it was the result of hard work—not “luck!”—and then thank the people who helped you get there. The change will rattle some people, but you need not concern yourself with them. The person you’re trying to impress is your 11-year-old self—and she’s very proud of you.

ARI ES

You’re grounded and slow to anger, but because of this, someone will try to get a rise out of you to see how you react.

This person’s not saying something atrociously bigoted that you have to call out, just some kind of mean-spirited teasing to see how much they can get away with. As a bull, you’re closer to children’s-book Ferdinand who just wants to smells the flowers than a classic angry charger, but they don’t need to know that. Don’t see red—stay focused and keep working like you always do. And when you come out on top, it will be the other person who’s green with envy.

GEMINI

May 21-June 20

Let’s be real, Gemini, you’re a bit of a gossip. You’re not twofaced like other horoscopes suggest, you don’t tell other people’s business once you know it, but you are a low-key kind of nosy. Your quest to know everything about everyone in the office will backfire, and people won’t confide in you like they used to. The good news is that you’re about to take on a project that will distract you from this, and if you stay focused, rumor has it you will kill it!

March 21-April 19 Strengths: Leader, bold, honest, optimistic Weaknesses: Impatient, headstrong, impulsive Something unpleasant has happened at work and you want nothing more than to be the subject of the viral video, “Crazy Lady Pushes Everything off Her Boss’s Desk and Quits in A Blaze of Glory #WorldStar.” But as Mercury enters retrograde, take a chill pill and don’t do anything you might regret. It may feel foreign to you, but take a backseat, lay low and observe office politics for a while. You will come across something that changes your perspective on the situation. When you’re approached to give feedback on the situation, you will have some new level-headed insights to present.

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CA N C E R

June 21-July 22

Like the way the crab of your star sign walks, your path to success is not conventionally linear. It’s been hard to get people on board with that, yourself included. But soon you will free yourself from the negativity that is comparing yourself to other people, and you will find that you’ve turned on a faucet of creativity that feels like rain in the desert. Act on this creativity and be prepared to reap the rewards in a few months!

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