May 2015 Indy Metro Woman by Holly Kile

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The HCG Story... The story of HCG began in the Fifties when, after having done research on weight loss for 40 years and research on HCG specifically for twenty years, Dr. Simeons reported that patients taking small amounts of HCG, in conjunction Kathryn Azhar, Owner with a very low calorie and her staff diet, could lose weight safely and quickly without exercise, muscle loss or hunger. But all HCG is not created equal. The SuperVision Weight Loss program starts with pharmaceutical HCG. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of confusion created by products being sold without guidance that call themselves “HCG” but do not contain any in their ingredient list. HCG is one of 67 hormones naturally produced in the human body, so if a product states that it is hormone free, it's not HCG.

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Cindy's Story

For years, I've had trouble losing the excess weight that I put on. I've tried several plans and fad diets, only to put the weight back on. I came to Super Vision Weight Loss when my doctor told me that I was pre-diabetic. I found the program easy to follow. i was glad to have the support of the staff through the entire transition. I am so happy with my results and my new lease on life.

Gary's Story

My doctor was on my case about my blood pressure, and I know that the extra weight I was carrying wasn’t helping that situation. My knees hurt and I just wanted to feel better. I gave Super Vision Weight Loss a chance to help me get the weight off. They were really great!! I lost 38 lbs. in 31 days! My girlfriend is thrilled. I travel for a living and I was able to stay true to the diet protocol even on the road. I’m so glad I did this diet with Super Vision Weight Loss. I feel YEARS younger and I know I’ll never have that belly again.

HCG does not produce weight loss by itself. However, in concert with a very specific balanced diet, and our help in avoiding unexpected environmental or behavioral deviations, HCG will allow the body to naturally pull the nutrients and calories needed from stored fat reserves into the blood stream at the rate of 1500 to 4000 calories per day. We are sure that those who follow our protocol WILL lose 20-30 pounds in 40 days. These fantastic results ARE typical with our full service packages. SuperVision Weight Loss program is not your run of the mill “eat less and exercise more” diet for a slow loss of 1 to 2 pounds a week that seems to take the rest of your life. Our protocol tricks Mother Nature a little, maybe, however only natural processes are at work. Per Dr. Simeons, it is safe and so very effective.

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To get slim and stay that way, call our office at (317) 849-THIN today. We will help you reach your weight loss goals and improve your health, appearance and self-image. Nothing tastes as good as THIN feels…

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PROACTIVE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM When someone is injured in an accident, whether it’s an auto, motorcycle, or bicycle accident, a slip and fall, or some other circumstance caused by another’s negligence, that person is in shock. It is difficult to think straight or ask the right questions. Without a doubt, it’s a time of confusion, pain and anger. Many times, a person is too injured to do anything at the time of their injury other than seek medical attention. But often, that is not the case. Knowing what to do beforehand can help you protect your claim. Here are some simple tips on what to do if you are injured: Collisions involving moving vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks • Photograph the scene where the collision occurred • If possible photograph the scene before vehicles/motorcycles/ trucks or bicycles are moved • Photograph the damage on all vehicles/motorcycles/trucks or bicycles are moved • Provide a statement to the investigating officer explaining what occurred from your point of view • Ask for a copy of the other driver’s insurance card • Obtain a copy of the police report from www.Buycrash.com • Know the coverage limits of your auto insurance policy including your UI/UIM coverage as well as any excess coverage you may have pursuant to an umbrella policy • Notify your auto insurance carrier right away that you have been involved in an accident • Don’t agree to allow your motor vehicle to be salvaged by your insurance carrier until you have had a chance to examine

your vehicle and take photographs. If liability is in question, you may need the property damage information to help your case. Slip and Falls • Photograph the rug, mat, spill, step, hole, obstacle or other item or circumstance that caused your fall • Report the fall to a person with authority and provide your own written account - do not sign their written account • Ask for a copy of the incident report before you leave the scene • Ask for the name of the company’s insurance carrier and request that a claim for your medical expenses be opened pursuant to their med-pay coverage • If the fall occurs at someone else’s home, ask for a copy of their homeowner’s insurance policy and/or the name of their homeowner’s insurance carrier For all situations: • If requested, provide a tape recorded statement to your insurance company only – do not provide a tape recorded statement to anyone else’s insurance company or an investigator • Seek immediate medical attention – do not wait and delay treatment • Explain how you were injured to the attending physician • Follow all of your doctor’s orders and keep a copy of all medical visits, prescriptions and records pertaining to you injury • Know your health insurance coverage and keep track of your co-pays and expenses

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Be Gentle With Your Thoughts The human mind requires positive thoughts if you are to grow and expand into your potentiality. Very few people naturally possess the art of looking at things with a positive spin. More often than not, being positive and building yourself up requires fortitude and discipline. Developing the skill of positive self-talk is critical to good selfesteem, but it doesn’t just happen. One must work at it diligently. Dr. Wayne Dyer in his book The Power of Intention advocates that when we are in alignment with what God or our source wants for us, we can accomplish great things. To be able to implement our mission in life requires a belief in our potential. He states that our thoughts create a cause and effect relationship in the world … if we think from a scarcity mindset it will generate scarcity. How many times have you said: “I’m not smart enough to pull that off” or “I don’t have enough money to make that happen? When you manifest these thoughts, you project that energy which reinforces that you don’t have the ability, the money, or the intelligence to make your thoughts a reality. How would your confidence be affected if you participated in daily activities or exercises that primed you for greatness no matter what goals you were seeking? Can you visualize only saying positive thoughts to yourself? Could you practice restating every negative statement that you made during a day? Perhaps you are a person who has wanted to move in a different direction, but your fears and anxieties keep you locked in the same old routine. What would happen if you spent a month repeating statements that affirmed your desire for a career change, relocation, or a move to a different part of the country? What if you said, “I am in the process of discovering my perfect job” or “I am well suited to do a variety of things and believe that there are

many opportunities waiting for me?” Would it motivate you to take the plunge and live life Carol Juergensen Sheets to its fullest? When something tugs at your heart, it’s important to honor it and give yourself permission to find ways to actualize it. When you pursue your passion, doors will open to create a momentum, but the first ingredient in making that happen is to think positively. That requires feeding internal dialogue that supports your decisions. People have the choice to see things positively or they can think things negatively. They have a choice to be self-critical or they can appreciate the situation and what it teaches them. They can look at life from a position of scarcity or abundance. I tend to believe that you will manifest success and happiness if you approach from the standpoint of gratitude and abundance….It may be human nature to operate from a “what could go wrong” or “I am not good enough to make that happen” attitude. It takes discipline to maintain a positive take on life. The reward is that your life becomes easier to manage once you practice this approach. Learning to use kinder, gentler thoughts will create a sense of mastery which will feed your success. Homework assignment:

1. Assess an area where you lack confidence. 2. Look for opportunities to change your internal dialogue. 3. Each time you find yourself operating on negativity and scarcity, stop yourself. 4. Restate the belief in positive terms. 5. Make the commitment for 90 days. 6. Watch for the positive changes that accompany your life.

Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services-contact her at www.carolthecoach.com or call her at 317 218-3479. You can watch Carol the Coach segments on WTHR’s Channel 13 Wednesdays @ 12:50PM. 6

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DIVISION OF PROPERTY AND TAX CONSEQUENCES by Tamie Jo Morog When dividing property during a divorce, Indiana is considered an equitable distribution state, which requires the courts to divide the property in a “fair” manner to both parties. The court must decide what that property’s value is and how it is going to be divided. The courts focus on factors such as the term of the marriage, what property each party brought into the marriage, the earning power of each spouse, responsibilities of each spouse in raising their children, and the tax consequences of the asset distribution and the debt allocation. The State of Indiana is a fifty-fifty presumption state meaning the court starts with the presumption that a fiftyfifty division of the net marital estate is appropriate. Each party is required to disclose all information regarding the assets and debts of the marriage. This information is used so that the Court can divide and determine the assets that were acquired during the marriage, the value 8

of that asset, the current debts of the marriage, and the amount of that debt. Each party is responsible for the debts incurred during the marriage with some exceptions. Under the general rule of 1041(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, a transfer of property to a former spouse incident to divorce will not cause recognition of a taxable gain or loss. A transfer of property is incident to a divorce if the transfer occurs within a certain amount of time after the date on which the marriage ceases or if it is “related to the cessation of the marriage.” A “cessation of marriage” requires that the transfer is pursuant to a divorce or a separation instrument and occurs not more than six years after the date on which the marriage ceases. A transfer of marital property rights, under a dissolution decree, is also not subject to gift tax. It is important to speak to an attorney when dividing the marital estate because of the tax consequences that can result.

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May 2015 April 30 to May 1 2015 DECORATORS’ SHOW HOUSE AND GARDENS TOURS. As has been the tradition, each spring designers and their support teams donate hundreds of hours as do the members of St. Margaret’s Hospital Guild to refurbish an area home with all ticket and tour proceeds benefitting Eskenazi Health. This 100% volunteer initiative has raised over $12 million for our city’s public hospital, and is the longest running decorator show house in the nation. This year’s line-up of special events includes two celebrity speakers, a Style Show with onsite sales, the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble, and six local micro breweries. A full listing of special events can be found at www.showhouseindy.org. For more info, contact Lori Goldsby 317.332.3094 or Karen Jinnett 734.476.6869. Thursday, April 30, 4:30 – 6:30pm One Zone (Carmel & Fishers Chamber) Business After Hours Networking at Flanner & Buchanan Funeral Center. Get connected with other business people for after-work networking. Thursday, April 30, 5:30 – 7:30pm Mentoring Women's Network Quarterly Open House at The Platform. Special Guest Karen Ferguson shares how mentoring has propelled her career forward throughout the years. http://mentoringwomensnetwork.com/ Tuesday, May 5, 7:30 – 9:00am Indianapolis Business Networking Event at SpinWeb at 8500 Keystone Crossing, Suite 420. Join for a business networking event that will make you new connections, grow your business, and learn of new ideas and technologies on how to effectively network in Indianapolis, Indiana. These events generate hundreds of business opportunities and there is no cost to attend. www.tipclub.com Wednesday, May 6, 10:30am Annual Hats Off to Spring Luncheon Style Show at The Ritz Charles in Carmel. Join in to benefit the Little Sisters of the Poor in their mission of caring for the needy elderly at the St. Augustine Home. Fashions will be presented by Chico's. Doors open at 10:30 and at noon begins the luncheon and Chico's Fashion Show. Event features: Silent Auction, 50/50 raffle, Gift Card "Tree" and Bling Booth. Registration information: Tricia Damler at 317.848.1552 RSVP by April 22. Wednesday, May 6, 11:30 am – 1:00pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) - Southside Lunch Special Interest Group at Fireside Brewhouse in Greenwood. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib.com

Wednesday, May 6, 11:30 am – 1:00pm Momentum Networking Lunch at Scotty’s Brewhouse at 4530 Southport Crossing Drive. Momentum is a free monthly, business networking event designed to educate, inspire and motivate. Each month a different speaker will present a talk or workshop with a Q&A afterwards. You will have ample opportunity to network both before and after the talk. Bring your business cards. Thursday, May 7, 9:00 am – 10:30am Successful Women Made Here Monthly Event – Join the monthly events with a notable businesswoman, training, and mastermind session to help solve your challenges and share your triumphs at 250 W. 96th St. www.SuccessfulWomenMadeHere.com Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 – 9:00am All-county Network Breakfast at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park. Register for this fast-paced joint networking event and connect with members of six Hamilton County Chambers - Carmel, Fishers, Hamilton North, Noblesville, Sheridan and Westfield. There's time for informal networking while you enjoy a delicious hot breakfast buffet then, rotating from table to table, you'll have the chance to give a two-minute presentation about your business. Bring plenty of business cards and brochures to distribute. All-county Chamber events are presented through the collaborative efforts of the six Hamilton County Chambers of Commerce to acknowledge common business goals and recognize the value of expanded markets and networks across municipal lines. Wednesday, May 13, 4:00 – 6:00pm Premier Women’s Network at Granite City on 96th St. They welcome all women in business, including retail fronts, MLM, Home Based Business’s, Executives, Corporate, and Nonprofit. They believe in building strong relationships first, then sharing your business secondary. www.premier-womens-network.com Thursday, May 14, 7:30 – 9:00am National Association of Women Business (NAWBO) – Coffee with the President at Cake Bake Shop. Join Jeryl Mitsch,President, NAWBO-Indianapolis Board of Directors, Owner of Mitsch Design Group for her final coffee with the President. Discussions will include NAWBO updates and other topics. www.nawboindy.org Wednesday, May 13, 5:00-7:30pm SPARKS – Mingle, Be Inspired & Share at Moon Dog Tavern. Each month business owners, business development people and professionals just like you will converge with thought leaders at Sparks. This TED inspired event features 3 timed

Are you a woman’s organization or having an event just for women? Are you a non-profit organization with a special event? Email info@indymetrowoman.com and send us the details for 10 Visitofuseach at www.IndyMetroWoman.com our monthly calendar by the 5th month for the following month’s issue. You can also go to www.indymetrowoman.com and post your event on our community calendar.

Calendar of Events talks where new ways of thinking in the areas of personal & business development, marketing, technology, motivation and inspiration will be shared. http://sparkstalk.com/

Wednesday, May 20, 11:00am – 1:00pm One Zone (Carmel & Fishers Chamber) May Luncheon. You won't want to miss this chamber event!

Thursday, May 14, 11:30 am – 1:00pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) - Northside Lunch Special Interest Group at Champps, 8711 N. River Crossing, Indy. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib.com

Thursday, May 21, 7:30 – 9:00am National Association of Women Business (NAWBO) – Circle for Learning & Networking at PNC 101 W Washington St. Join in this practical Circle for Learning to learn the strengths and weaknesses of your website, current online marketing success strategies in social media, e-newsletters and video, and how these tools will power boost your business. www. nawboindy.org

Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 Broad Ripple Art Fair at Indianapolis Art Center. Start your summer fun at the Broad Ripple Art Fair! Indiana’s #1 art fair features high-quality, one-of-a-kind, original art by more than 225 artists and artisans. Serious art collector? The Broad Ripple Art Fair is a nationally ranked, highly selective, juried art fair. Just looking for something beautiful for the home or garden? We’ve got you covered there too. While you’re here, enjoy fantastic food, Sun King Brewery beer, non-stop live music and performance, artist demonstrations, interactive art activities and children’s activities too! Join us at Indy’s kickoff to the summer festival season! Tuesday, May 19, 11:30 am – 1:00pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) - Downtown Lunch Special Interest Group at Tavern On South, 423 W. South St, Indy. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib.com Tuesday, May 19, 12:00 – 1:30pm One Zone (Carmel & Fishers Chamber) Young Professional Lunch & Learn at Eddie Merlot’s. You won't want to miss this young professionals event! Join us to hear Brian Geitner, NextGear Capital CEO, speak on courage in business. Wednesday, May 20 12:00 – 1:00pm Mentoring Women's Network Workshop – Creating Your Own Personal Board of Directors at The Platform. Learn how to strategically cultivate mentoring relationships and how having a personal board of directors can propel your career. In this highly interactive workshop, participants will apply strategy to mentoring relationships and take a deeper dive into individual goals and aspirations and learn more about how mentoring can help them achieve those goals. http://mentoringwomensnetwork.com/

Thursday, May 21, 11:15 am – 1:00pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) – Quarterly Power Lunch at Harry & Izzy’s – Northside location. The 2015 Quarterly Power Lunch Series will provide a group of interesting, dynamic, and diverse speakers. By attending a Power Lunch you will have the opportunity to learn from our community leaders and network with other attendees in an intimate setting. Space is limited at each event to ensure attendees have adequate time to ask questions to our speaker after the presentation. There will also be time to introduce yourself to the group and network with NOWIB members and guests at the Power Lunch. www.nowib.com Saturday, May 23, 12:00pm 500 Festival Parade. The IPL 500 Festival Parade allows all spectators to witness the pageantry and larger-than-life floats light up the streets of downtown Indianapolis. Wellknown celebrities, costumed characters, marching bands, patriotic units, specialty units, spectacular floats and giant helium balloons will fill the streets to celebrate the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500. Wednesday, May 27, 11:30am – 1:00pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) – Wellness & Community Awareness Special Interest Group This event will include a presentation by our speaker and plenty of time for casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. There is no cost to attend other than the cost of your lunch. Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend two Special Interest Groups before becoming a member. www.nowib.com

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“GIRL POWER” WOMEN PAVING THE WAY

e have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to women who’ve paved the way. It’s not easy being amongst the first. There are obstacles to overcome - not to mention some who may not be glad you arrived in their territory. There may be misunderstandings over your attention of being the anomaly. But, early pioneers like computer scientist Grace Murray Hopper, and 1940’s baseball player Dottie Kamenshek who inspired the movie “A League of Their Own”, pushed past the difficulties. And, we have our modern day versions too at Successful Women Made Here (SWMH). Each month, we’re fortunate to learn from our “SWMH Speaker Spotlight” of strong women like IndyCar Driver Pippa Man, internationally renown Artist Nancy Noel, Cathy Langham who helped bring the Super Bowl to Indy, IndyCar Driver turned Team Owner Sarah Fisher, Singer Lydia Abbott who travels the world giving orphans and women groups a message of hope, and SWMH member Sue Cinnamon – Sales Maverick for Sysco. These are just some of the women featured along with marketing training and a mastermind circle at each event. These women inspire and leave their mark on us. For instance, Pippa is the first British female driver to ever qualify, start, and finish the Indy 500 and was the ONLY woman driver in the 2014 race. And, she didn’t come from a racing family either. Her “mindset to success” is hard work and determination – stating in workouts she lifts the same weight the male drivers do as it takes physical & mental strength to focus and drive a racecar for hours. After years developing her talent, Nancy Noel spoke of how her bold, risky move to purchase an expensive magazine ad paid off to be the thing that garnered her national acclaim and sales of her art practically overnight. Cathy Langham connected the importance of networking and the significance of serving on boards – which is not commonplace for women. When (single mom at the time) Sue Cinnamon stepped into food sales at Sysco, she was the only woman in that arena. Yet, Sue achieved what few reach – the Sysco Corporate award and she’s done it 7 Times! Her success tips are to build real relationships with customers, and help them succeed. The purpose of SWMH is for women to support one another and excel in business and in life. Founded by Sheryl Matthys, the mission is based on the 3Cs (Courtesy, Courage, and Common Sense): Courtesy to reach out and lift one another up, Courage to go after what you want, and Common Sense to stand for your beliefs. You have a story too. Join us on your adventure at SWMH monthly events to be inspired, to solve challenges, to share triumphs; and/or book a private session for more guidance. Start off with your complimentary ebook, “The Top 3 Characteristics of Successful Women” at www.SuccessfulWomenMadeHere.com Please say “I found it in Indy Metro Woman Magazine!” Thanks!

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Months after the delivery of her big bundle of joy, Laura continued to have pain when sitting and during intercourse. Things were not the same. Frustrated by the results of her outcome, she looked for answers on the internet where she found Dr. Brillhart’s web site. She discovered and consulted with the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of Indianapolis. Dr. Brillhart’s surgical option uses a laser to bloodlessly tear down the scarred layers and reassembles them correctly. Laura opted for this procedure and just days later things had already significantly improved and that nagging pain was gone. Erin loved to ride her bicycle but she was tired of the pinch that would suddenly come from sitting the wrong way on her bike seat. Besides that, her favorite swimsuit bottom never fit or looked quite right. She consulted Dr. Brillhart at LVRI of Indianapolis and scheduled a laser labial reduction. Soon she was back on her bike and riding without the pinch. After four babies, Melissa knew sexual relations were just not the same. She

couldn’t feel anything anymore and was afraid her husband might be experiencing the same. The birth canal was no longer holding him as snugly as it did before her first baby. James Brillhart, MD Leaking urine when laughing with friends or exercising at the gym was getting old fast. Dr. Brillhart’s Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation (LVR) surgery brought her hope. Melissa was thrilled with her results after surgery. Mini pads are now a thing of the past and she and her husband are enjoying that “hold me tight” feeling they both missed. Call 317.621.2400 to schedule your free consultation. For more information, visit our website at lvrii.com.

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USE THESE 3 SIMPLE STEPS FOR CREATING YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING PLAN Your marketing plan is more than just brochures and advertisements. You have to include social media in your plan too. Social media is an extremely powerful tool in your marketing arsenal and planning is critical. Without a plan, you won’t know what works and what doesn’t and you won’t ever get as much out of it as you can. Here are a few steps for creating your best social media marketing plan. 1. Identify the social media platforms best for you. Find where your customers are and plan to engage with them there. You may not like Twitter but if your customer base does then you need to be there too. Marketing is always about what’s in it for the customer, not you, and social media marketing is no different. 2. Determine how often you intend to engage. There is no magic number for how often you need to post. Whatever that number is, it needs to be consistent. When you post consistently, your audience knows what to expect from you and they develop a higher trust for you which is critical in the customer loyalty equation. 3. Create a content calendar. Once you know where you want to post and how often, it’s time to plug it into a calendar. Start simple with easy ideas like: Post a positive quote every Monday, post a customer testimonial on Wednesday, etc. The great thing is that when you know what you are going to post in advance, you also eliminate a lot of stress!

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