Women's Quarterly Magazine Spring Insight 2021

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WQ EVENTS

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Extended Hugs

Extended Hugs is a nonprofit that is committed to supporting those who are unfairly denied the firm foundation needed for a successful life. Extended Hugs wants to help these individuals and families by providing them with the tools and resources.

For more information visit:

www.gofundme.com/f/extended-hugs

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Spring Features On the Cover 16 5 Ways to Use

Stimulus Checks and Tax Refunds

18 Q&A- Ask the

Experts

Featuring Lauren D’Ath

28 Man of the Hour Featuring Todd Anthony Tyler

42 Content Feature Featuring Heather Monahan

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Table of Contents 08

Connect with WQ

22 Author Spotlight

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Editor’s Note

24 Warrior Women

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Company Info

27 Blog Spotlight

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Our Peeps

28 Man of the Hour

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WQ Online

34 Mind + Body + Soul: Lara Badiali

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35 Mind + Body + Soul: Corina Edghill

What’s Next & Reader Reviews

36 Mind + Body + Soul: Sveta S.

16 38 Stars & Entertainment: Travis Hopkins

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Young Legends

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Stars & Entertainment: Ella Greenwood

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Women On a Mission

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On the Cover

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Website Spotlight

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6 Books by Influential Women

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Podcast Spotlight

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Books We Love

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Business Showcase

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#S.U.I.T.S.

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On the Billbaord

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GIRL POWER

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Letter from the Publisher We have all been through so much this past year.

We have learned about ourselves, other people and how to listen. We have learned that we need each other. One of my favorite quotes is from Helen Keller. I loved reading about her story and watching a movie about her life as a child. It impressed upon me how thankful we should be for what we have and how much you can accomplish when you put your mind to and have help. The quote - “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”

In our last issue, we talked about creating your own destiny. How can this be accomplished? By cultivating confidence, taking a leap of faith, believing in yourself and by simply being intrepid. Fear will keep you mentally crippled. Perhaps you have wanted to start a business, get a side hustle, write a book, start a blog or a podcast. Trust me when I tell you, the features in this magazine will inspire and encourage you to move forward and create your own destiny.

Connect with WQ We want to give women a voice to share and tell their stories that will inspire and pave the way forward for others on their journey.

We are advocates for living a full circle healthy lifestyle - mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially. Our readers will find practical advice, good common sense and savvy on various topics that women encounter from everyday living.

When you change your mindset – starting over can be a good thing. Think about all of the possibilities.

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Editor’s Note Six years ago, I met my husband and every day since I have worried about his safety. I cry when I think about all that my husband has already faced as a black man; knowing that our son will likely face some of the same hatred. My heart breaks for every single black person; what it must be like to look at your home and see it filled with such hate for you and those that look like you. As a mother and a wife, I am personally invested in this movement, but as a human being I feel so desperate to amplify the voices of those who have gone unheard. I will never know what it means to be black; but I will fight alongside the black community and do everything in my power to help move our country to a place that I am proud to call home. Your voice matters; your experience matters.

And you are so very loved. #BlackLivesMatter

Jenna Barker Email: editors@wqmagazine.com

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Our Peeps Contributors AMBER GREENUP Social Media Manager

I recently graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. As social media manager for WQ, I have dealt with obstacles and creativity blocks, but in the end, I am always proud of my work no matter what I had to overcome to get to the final result.

Working for WQ has been an amazing experience, it is always a fun, friendly, and motivating environment.

MARIA VIOLA

Social Media Manager My name is Maria Viola, and I am a sophomore at Delaware Valley University. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, jewelry making, and drawing. Pretty much anything creative I enjoy. I am constantly finding new creative projects to work on. When it’s not a pandemic, I enjoy going to local art festivals and restaurants. I also have a cat named Fiona who I love spending time with.

KARA HINES

Marketing Assistant Hi everyone! I’m a rising senior at James Madison University, pursuing a Business Marketing degree. I’m hoping to create digital content, build brands, and manage social media for successful clients in the Marketing and Advertising field. I’ve loved working with WQ because it’s given me real-world experience with promoting brands and creating content in a professional, flexible, and creative space.

MADISON PARK

Graphic Designer Madison Park is a senior at Boise State University in Idaho. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Madison has worked with several clients for branding and logo design. She also enjoys photography and works for Boise State University as a student photographer. Madison has contributed design and marketing material to Women’s Quarterly and ICE Media.

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NIYAH COLES

Public Relations My name is Niyah Coles and I am a Marketing Team member for ICE Media Entertainment. I just recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Psychology.

As a marketing member, I love working on the WQ Brand. It allows me to express creativity all while gaining marketing experience. It also allows me to gain insight of some of the lessons taught within the brand.

EMMA PERTRAKES

Graphic Designer Emma Petrakes is a Senior at James Madison University from Fairfax, VA. She will be graduating in May 2021 with a B.S in Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Creative Advertising and a minor in Human Resource Development. She loves exploring color, expression & visual languages and wants to pursue a career in design after earning her degree.

LIZ BUNCE

Brand Strategist Liz Bunce is a cinema major and media studies minor at Virginia Commonwealth University. She hopes to move to New York City after graduation where she will put her skills to work. She currently works as a brand strategist and social media manager for ICE Media. She is grateful for the skills and learning experiences that have come from this opportunity.

TEHYA MOORE

Graphic Designer Hi! My name is Tehya Moore and I am a senior at James Madison University, studying Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Interactive Design. As a member of this team, I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute I have spent creating content for WQ Magazine. I have contributed design and marketing material to Women’s Quarterly and ICE Media.

LINDSAY THOMAN

Journalist Lindsey, an undergraduate student at James Madison University, is studying Communication Studies with a minor in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication. She has experience in writing, editing, & digital marketing practices.

“Writing and editing is one way that I know how to best serve others.I believe that what we say and how we say it, goes a long way in making an impact”.

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Women’s Quarterly Online For more articles, check out our wqmagazine.com Regularly updated with fresh, new articles.

Spring Fling Must Haves!

Spring provides the perfect opportunity to host a party and show off all of the hard work you’ve put into your lawn and garden. Before your first guest arrives, make sure you have made all the preparations For the rest of the article visit our website

How to Freshen Up Your Spring Cuisine

For food fanatics, spring is the perfect time of year to add fresh produce back into your recipes and meals.. For the rest of the article visit our website.

Don’t Let Spring Cleaning Weigh you Down: Here’s How to Spring Forward

How to Protect Your Pet from the Heat One More Use for Your Tax Refund If you’re anticipating a tax refund this year, chances are you’ve already thought about how you’ll spend the money. Maybe you’ll pay bills, fund your summer vacation or treat yourself to something nice For the rest of the article visit our website.

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When the weather warms and the heat arrives, it seems everyone has a reason to smile. Whether you prefer to cool off with a dip in the pool or with a tall cool drink in the shade, we all have ways to beat the heat. But what about your dog? For the rest of the article visit our website.

Spring is the time to shed your winter layers, dust off the cobwebs, open the windows and embrace the beginning of a new season. Aside from spending more time outdoors, the sunshine and warm weather often energize us...For the rest of the article visit our website.

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Q&A Ask the Experts

Clearing Out Mental Blocks That Prevent You from Being Successful!

By: Lauren D’Ath – Business Mindset Coach Do you have big dreams but lack the motivation or keep procrastinating instead of achieving them?

The only thing that stands in the way of us becoming a successful version of ourselves- is quite literally ourselves. This unfortunately comes down to mental blocks. Mental blocks can manifest itself as writer’s block, procrastination, scarcity, exhaustion, confusion, irritability or sometimes perfectionism.

The aim of the game is to take action on your dreams and show up everyday for yourself, but this doesn’t come as smoothly as people may hope. It takes a lot of hard work, determination, and confidence to get to where you want to be in life. You can ask any successful entrepreneur and they will tell you it takes pure action and a strong mindset to get anywhere.

So, how can you envelop this energy every day to reach your goals? What’s the secret?

What if I told you that you already know what’s wrong? The problem is you’re ignoring yourself and not listening to the answer. Most of the time the reasons why we stop ourselves from becoming successful is really because we are afraid. Afraid to do something out of our comfort zone, afraid to share our business to many people, afraid to talk to clients/customers or to network, terrified of putting ourselves out there every day. To become successful, we must first learn to become consistently uncomfortable to take action, and when we 18 WQMagazine.com

are uncomfortable, we must also learn how to be confident to move forward and strive.

Make a list of everything you need or want to do even if it scares you, listing everything that will get you close to where you want to be. The take that list and accomplish 1 thing a day. You’ll find when you get started, you’ll keep going, and each thing will become easier over time until it feels entirely natural.

Confidence is something that can’t be achieved.

People think “if I get this one thing, I will be confident then” but you can achieve that one thing you always thought would give you the confidence you need and still gain no confidence at all. Confidence is created, and one extraordinary way to break through blocks is taking on each day acting as if you are incredibly confident until one day it becomes a habit.

To remove all mental blocks, you need to just take action anyway, keep going, and the motivation and creativity will come flowing back.

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What’s Next?

SUMMER INSPIRATION

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The Summer issue is a celebration of womanhood in its purest sense. This will often include health as a secondary focus. From original artistic expressions to real stories, women will find inspiration on every page.

• Eat, Pray, Love trips on a budget • Effective skin care regimens

• Original artwork that celebrates women by female artists • What “healthy” really looks like (body-posi)

Reader’s Reviews The Mario Badescu facial spray is a hydrating formula that you spray on your face and neck to help moisturize your skin. I absolutely love this product.

I started using Mario Badescu’s facial spray about 2 years ago and is it by far my favorite product to help lock in moisture in my face. Before I started using this facial spray, I battled with my skin being very dry and flakey after I washed my face and then very oily after I used other moisturizers. This caused my acne to become worse and I was at a loss.

Now, ever since I started using this facial spray, my skin has never looked better. The light mist evenly covers my face and moisturizes it without making my skin oily for the rest of the day. This product is also great for using after you have applied makeup.

The spray helps create a dewy look and I have also found that it acts as a makeup setting spray without clogging your pores.

This product comes in different sizes and scents.

There are options for either 4 oz or 8 oz bottles.

The different scents are Herbs and Rosewater, Cucumber and Green tea, Chamomile and Lavendar, and Sage and Orange Blossom. These products can be found online at the Mario Badescu website or most beauty stores like Sephora, Ulta Beauty, or Nordstrom.

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SUPPORT OUR CHARITY Women’s Quarterly is a creative outlet to help fund Extended Hugs; a non-profit providing assistance to disadvantage children and families for living, medical and education expenses. Help us improve the lives of others.

“We all have a heart, so share some of yours.”

We would like to thank you for helping us. With every contribution meeting the different amounts below, you will have the opportunity to partake in the opportunities assigned. $15 - Personalized “Thank You” Card $40 - Personalized “Thank You” Card & T-Shirt $65 - Personalized “Thank You” Card, T-Shirt, & Social Media Shoutout $100 - Personalized “Thank You” Card, T-Shirt, Social Media Shoutout, & Radio Interview $200 - Personalized “Thank You” Card, T-Shirt, Social Media Shoutout, Radio Interview, & Sponsorship $275 - Personalized “Thank You” Card, T-Shirt, Social Media Shoutout, Radio Interview, Sponsorship, & A Business Card Ad in the Marketplace

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Author Spotlight AUTHOR | EDUCATOR | SPEAKER Je’Quita Zachary Johnson is the author of two children’s books, Gary the Greater Gator and newly released, I Am PRETTY! As a Behavior Intervention Specialist, she is currently assisting students with building stronger social and emotional learning skills, preparing them for success in life. In 2019, Je’Quita became a Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach and a Certified Confidence Coach. Je’Quita uses art therapy techniques to help others to increase their happiness and feel more confident.

I Am Pretty I Am Pretty is a sweet-hearted book which helps to build self-esteem and confidence in girls and young women. This book encourages girls to love themselves without comparing themselves to others. After reading this book, girls will know and understand that true prettiness comes from what is on the inside. I Am Pretty is a great book for a friend, sister, daughter, or any girl whom you want her to know that she is “pretty” special.

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Je’Quita’s Books Gary the Greater Gator Gary the Greater Gator is a fun-loving story, which simplifies the educational concept of learning the greater than and less than symbols. The book was written for children in grades kindergarten to second grade, but has been enjoyed by children of all ages!

Find More Information About Je’Quita Zachary Johnson on the Platforms Below!

Website: jequita.com Company: Author, Je’Quita Zachary Johnson Facebook: @jequitaspeaks Instagram: @jequitazacharyjohnson YouTube: @Je’Quita Zachary Johnson

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Skincare Warrior Oli Scarlato funding to build and promote a simpler line of products for many women buyers who believe in a less complicated skincare routine. She stayed consistent and fought six years to launch and take back her name and formulas during the worst economy of 2008 and beyond because of the economic devastation, Oli was forced to move five times and live with relatives and friends. They were a divine blessing to her life. In 2020 she fought the effects of covid 19.

The Warrior in Oli through GOD gave her the strength, courage and love to persevere without fear. Overcoming Love Infinitely!

Oli Scarlato Her revolutionary ReGen De Peau Platinum is available for $119.95 on www.regendepeau.com

Skincare expert Oli Scarlato moves forward with resolve and purpose. A born survivor she fought from early childhood to survive physical trauma and pain related to burns. After suffering from burns on 50 percent of her body at age 4, Scarlato became a skincare professional determined to revolutionize the industry by creating a product that could help men and women from burn victims to those wanting to reverse the aging process. At the age of 15 she fought again and survived advanced thyroid cancer. She was before her time in developing a one-step skincare solution in ReGen De Peau creme. All labs strongly resisted the idea because it was less profitable!

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Extended Hugs

About Us Extended Hugs is a nonprofit business committed to supporting those who are unfairly denied the firm foundation needed for a successful life. We strive to resolve the painful experiences endured by thousands who often get overlooked by society. Those who are unfortunate, but not so much so that there is a high demand to rectify the problem.

The people who often need the help may appear to be doing just fine. In many cases, their hardship is due to some sort of extreme circumstance that they were not financially prepared for. These same individuals when seeking assistance, are often turned away by large organizations because they may not be “desperate” enough or meet certain strict requirements.

Extended Hugs makes no attempts to save the world. However, through the support of generous people, we know we can change lives.

Our Founder Ilene Carol is the CEO for ICE Media Entertainment, a media and promotions company, helping individuals and businesses build their brand and grow their business. For 20 years, she worked in Operations Management for Retail, Hospitality and IT industries, while maintaining her own promotions company.

Visit extendedhugs.com for more information.

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Blog Spotlight Heather Pillman Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to help as many people as I possibly could. I wanted to create a place where people were not afraid to share their stories and not be ashamed of the consequences of what people would think. I wanted to create a place where people could gain confidence and handle their mental health. I wanted to create something I could put all of the negative things I went through and inspire people with it. I wanted people who are going through similar things to know that it does get better. It may take some time, but it will get better.

There were many times were my own personal mental health affected so many aspects of my life and took total control over my life. My mental health took over my emotions, my head, and my thoughts. Everything I did revolved around my mental health. I have been through addiction, abuse, rape, suicide, but the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with was my mental health. My mental health was so affected by the abuse, addiction, rape, suicide, and much more that it made my mental health suffer. I wanted the voices of those like mine of those who have been abused and raped to matter. I want our voices screamed as loud as they can until we are heard. I want those who are struggling with addiction to know that it does get better with time. If you believe in yourself and put the time in, you will get clean.

I created Motivational Bloggerz to help as many people as I could. To give people a place where they do not have to worry about what others think.

Where I can give people tips and ideas on how to cope and manage their mental health.

I use my own personal experiences to help other people who might be too scared to share their stories, the confidence to share their stories. The best thing anyone can do for themselves is to help and gain tools to better your mental health.

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Motivational Bloggerz will not stop until there is no more stigma surrounding mental health and until all our voices are heard. Please support Motivational Bloggerz so that we can continue to bring awareness and stop the stigma by following the link below: Motivational Bloggerz Website: motivationalbloggerz.wordpress.com

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Man of the Hour Our Man of the Hour is Todd Anthony Tyler.

Globally recognized fashion and advertising photographer, reality TV show judge and former model. In our Interview with Todd -he talks marriage, parenting, living a healthy lifestyle and more.

You seem like a modern-day renaissance man, is that true?

I think modern day renaissance man - would be a fairly good description of what I do overall. Which is interesting to me as this was what my high school guidance teacher was calling me. Looks like she was pretty on the money with that. I would credit the description to two main reasons, one being that I have always had a very wide scope of interest and was somewhat equally as proficient at all of these interests so I always felt like why not try to schedule myself to explore it all. There is only one life to live, as far as I am currently aware of. The second reason is that I have found in the modern-day business/work market that one of my mottos of adapt or die has done me well. I am always trying to keep it real with myself on when it is necessary to pivot. To date that has found me enjoying a notable fashion and advertising career, working both in front and behind the camera on TV productions. Either owning in full or as a partner of several businesses and increasingly finding my place in the social media scene, both in support of companies and my own role as an influencer.

Relationships take work. What are the building blocks and components that have worked for you and your wife?

Yes, there is no doubt that even the most solid of relationships take you putting in time, compromise, understanding, being supportive and some good old-fashioned love. One of the main components of our marriage that has made us stay strong and together came right from the start of the relationship when a conversation on us just wanting to be where the other person is, set the tone of how we felt and thought. No doubt, trust, faith, good communication with each other are strong factors, but 29 WQMagazine.com

the somewhat simple idea of just being together has been the core of us staying together. Those shared experiences - even simply daily ones go a long way in forming a lasting relationship. I know

“The most solid of relationships take you putting in time, compromise, understanding, being supportive and some good oldfashioned love.”

not everyone has a life that can perhaps have couples together as much as we do, but that has been what works for us. It can be quite easy for couples to start to form separate lives when they are not together - especially for long periods of time.

Those separate lives can end up having a life of their own completely removed from your spouse which then can turn into something divisive. With my son now, I always find that sharing as much as possible taking care of him is very good for our relationship. My wife does a lot with him, especially as she is still breastfeeding and there are times when one parent is best at doing something then two pulling at the baby, but being present for baby carrying and diaper changing is very important in understanding each other and once again shared experience.

Now that you are a parent, how has this influenced your decisions?

I admit I was not one pining away to be a father. I was ok with the idea that I might never be a father or that I have so many things going on that maybe a child just doesn’t work with my lifestyle. Now that I am a father, I don’t know how I could have ever thought that. Yes, having a baby changes your life.

It is true about the sleep for sure - 8 hours of sleep does not exist anymore. He is almost a year old and I have not had any solid sleep for a year ... ha ha.

Decision wise I would say I am much more aware of the responsibility to be present as a father. I have always been Mr. Adventure - skydiving, scuba diving, bungee jumping, barreling down a hill on my mountain bike - kind of grab the world by the package and give it a swing kind of a guy. Now, I am thinking I need to be around for many years to come. I want to be here for him, I want to see him grow up, I want to spend all my time with him. Now the thrill for me is the wonder in his eyes when he sees something new, all the firsts and just that moment when he holds you tight and you feel unconditional love.

What would you say started your passion for photography?

Passion for photography comes from my natural desire to create. I have always been of an artist’s mind even though I majored in Biology and Anthropology. Since I was young, I always was into artistic endeavors, drawing, painting, sculpting - I just loved the creative process. Luckily my mother introduced me to photography at a young age by buying me a little point and shoot camera. I become obsessed with framing my world through the viewfinder and composition. That was the time when we still have a little magic of shooting film, so

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the process of going out and framing, composing, shooting and then the excitement of getting your photos back to see what you had captured bit me right away. I didn’t see photography as a career until later in life because I also never desired to be a starving artist, but when I put together that my entrepreneurial interests could be combined with my photography skills, I took my keen hobby to the professional level. After 20 years I still have the passion to shoot - one of my happiest moments is when I have the camera in my hand and I am framing up a shot and shooting away.

“I have always been Mr.

Adventure...Now the thrill for me is the wonder in his eyes when he sees something new”

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family life. However, for a city to live in I am a big fan of New York. I feel immediately at home in New York. I have lived in Manhattan and Brooklyn and I do prefer to live in Manhattan as I just love to walk everywhere. I could write a book though on all the places I have been lucky to experience as they all have their own unique pluses.

What is your favorite quote, why?

There are several quotes but there is more so a poem that is my favorite - I carried this poem in my pocket even before I was a father. It seems like it would do people well these days to read this poem once-in-a-while.

IF by Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Out of all the places you have traveled to – which one would be your favorite and why?

Or being hated, don’t give way to hating,

Just to put a bit of context for where I am coming from, I have been lucky enough to have travelled and lived in over 30 countries. So, a fair amount of reference on the difference in places to be. If you are like me and just love to travel and explore new places for the pure joy of it, I still love Thailand my immediate memories of my time in Thailand are just simple fun, mixed with history, jungles and beautiful beaches. Thailand is overall a great vacation, let’s just get out there and explore and have a good time. On the more romantic side of things, I like Paris. I have been to Paris about 10 times now and every time I still have the same warm and fuzzy romantic feeling about the city. Perhaps I wouldn’t want to live in Paris full time, but as a travel destination for a couple, I would say Paris- even if it seems like a cliched place to go. If we are talking about overall living it is hard to beat Canada on all of the positive points for general living, safety and

If you can dream—and not make dreams your master;

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And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise:

If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you’ve spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to, broken,

Tell us your best healthy lifestyle tips.

And stoop and build ’em up with worn-out tools: If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breathe a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: ‘Hold on!’

If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings—nor lose the common touch,

To me there is no doubt one of the best things you can do for yourself is take care of your health.

Good health is like having money in the bank. We all often get caught up so much in all the things we are supposed to do every day that we don’t take time to take care of ourselves both physically and mentally. I am not saying not to enjoy your life, but live with balance. I am a big fan of trying all different types of cuisine and greatly enjoy trying different beers and whisky, a lot of times people think because I stay fit I only workout and eat salad which is not true. My tips are based on scheduling or planning. Schedule physical fitness activities for yourself each week. I have my gym time or runs in my schedule as a meeting. Staying healthy is a very important meeting that should not be superseded by crossing more things off the to do list. The same goes for eating - most meals I eat a balanced meal of healthy choices from lean sources of protein to complex carbs and healthy fats while generally drinking water. However, then I have my times during the week where I enjoy a few drinks - eat pizza and burgers or whatever it is I would like to indulge in. Main points here - balance - planning enjoying in moderation.

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If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you, If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds’ worth of distance run, Yours is the Earth and everything that’s in it, And—which is more—you’ll be a Man, my son!

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How to Let Go of Your Overeating Without Years of Therapy

By: Lara Badiali, Life with Lara Coaching You know that overeating is bad for you. It causes a series of physical problems (your stomach enlarges itself beyond the normal size and pushes against the other organs when you eat too much – that is why you feel that discomfort after a heavy meal).

You know that overeating is bad for you because everybody tells you it is. It’s on magazines, it’s on the news, it is the number one cause of death in America (and globally, obesity killed way more than COVID).

Yet nobody tells you HOW to completely fight it.

They tell you what to do – “buy this new supplement” and “join this new programme”. (If they told you HOW they wouldn’t make any money..).

Cheers to Keto, Paleo, Intermittent Fasting and Juicing. Cheers to all those diets you have tried and they never worked. Cheers to you, reading this article and knowing there must be a way to release that extra weight. I truly appreciate you for taking one more step towards loving yourself.

There is something that nobody tells you and it is the number one thing that will help you shed those pounds and take control over your body.

When I lost 20kg, I started getting asked questions on HOW I did it.

This was my answer: 4 green teas a day, no carbs after 3 pm and exercise (cardio + weights) at least 3 times a week (THIS WORKS!!)

I started to coach women - some followed my plan to the T and achieved the body of their dreams, but others didn’t. I didn’t know - so I looked for the solution.

Jump forward 2 years’ time: I don’t give women exercises and meal plans anymore. I give them something way more valuable: I teach them how to master their mind.

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The main cause of your overeating is your FEELINGS. Yes – there is a DIRECT connection between your mindset and the food you are ingesting!

When you learn how to take control of your feelings, you can achieve anything you want.

That is why some women give up, and some stick to the plan.

With my emotional self-regulator method, I coach women to feel themselves and truly take ownership of their body and life.

This free eBook will get you started on your journey: Why Can’t I Stick to What My MealPlan Says?, schedule a call with me at Life With Lara Coaching if you want to know how I can truly help you become the goddess you are meant to be!

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Mind+Body+Soul & The Top 3 Hidden Tips to Lose Weight

By: Corina Edghill, MIND FITNESS REVOLUTION Eat healthy instead of dieting!

Reduce stress levels

Did you know dieting rarely works long term as most of them are not sustainable? You should aim to be a FITTER, HAPPIER & HEALTHIER person

Proven studies have shown that a rise in stress levels can end in weight gain and difficulty losing weight. Large amounts of stress can affect where you tend to store fat in your body.

Don’t put yourself through not allowing yourself to have treats such as chocolate and alcohol. Instead Some ideas to help reduce stress can be: Talking to others about it, such as family friends or a councilhave these in moderation. lor/GP. The 80/20 rule is a particularity good one to use!

Putting YOU FIRST for once… Do you always put 80% of the time eat and drink healthy. 20% of the time you then indulge in some treats! Whether for others before yourself and feel like you are runexample, you want to have a glass of wine on a Fri- ning around after everyone else? Take moments throughout the day for yourself! day or order a Chinese takeaway on a Saturday!

Have ME TIME… so this could be candles, a bottle of wine, a film, a bath or a face mask you love… enHIIT exercises/classes can be between 10-30 min- sure you are fitting this time in regularly. Schedule utes long and can target all body areas or work on ME TIME into your diary on a weekly basis specific areas such as legs or core. The classes are Listen to music, have a dance or singalong! Pump great if you are limited for time. The classes burn up the volume or put in your headphones and listen calories during and after the exercise. to some feel good tunes Do 2-3 HIIT classes per week

LAUGH - get those endorphins boosted, Call a funny or positive friend, put a comedy on, play with a pet… anything that will get you smiling!

Walk or exercise! It will help clear the mind as well as the physical benefits Join my Fitness, Nutrition and Motivation group on facebook for more free tipswww.facebook.com/groups/weightlossforbusywomen2021 Or email CJ@Mindfitnessrevolution.co.uk for a FREE top 10 tips cheat sheet Written by CJ @ Mind & Fitness Revolution 35 WQMagazine.com

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Breaking the Shackles of FEAR By: Shveta S., Untethered Goddess Have you ever heard a voice whispering to you, “Hey, Speak up! That’s not what you mean” But out of fear, you pushed it away pretending that you muted that voice?

Embarking the journey inwards for years, I became aware and conscious that:

A few years ago, that was me feeling strangulated, oppressed, and shackled as if something beneath the layers was screaming for help, and I acted oblivion to it. Being groomed in a culture where my conditioning got so intertwined in the DNA and I onboarded dysfunctional patterns, self-limiting beliefs, social bias, and societal expectations.

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There was no distinction between my needs and what society needs from me. It percolated impacts in all spheres of my life, creating unhealthy relationships with myself and others. In that purgatory, I felt in the tight grip of fear. FEAR - the best acquaintance during those years would alarm me if I ever I would desire to follow my heart. FEAR kept me safe from boarding the unchartered territory for years.

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Fear of rejection Fear of abandonment Fear of being unloved.

Fear of being judged Fear of stepping out of comfort zone And many more

I sneaked under the cloak for years to blend in as I was scared to show myself raw and vulnerable.

It closed my heart with a great well-polished veil that seemed dream-like from the outside. But who knew, beneath that beautiful mask, was a girl who desperately wanted to be untethered from FEAR.

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My past experiences influenced my current state.

The inner calling to honor myself surpassed all fears.

The journey to yourself is the longest, but there is no other way I would want it to be.

I could heal and be FREE of those fears.

I naturally own inner strength and power. I can step into my power with courage.

I do not need external validation to feel worthy and loved.

I will choose TRUTH over FEAR no matter how terrifying it gets.

I can fulfill my desires, and the past can no longer hold me back.

I no longer need to mask my authentic self.

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“All of these beliefs led me to mask my personality, spending my life pleasing others in the hope of being approved, validated, and above all, loved.”

Shveta S. is the co-author of the book titled “Living Life Goddess Powered”.

This is a magical collection imbued with the pixie dust of inspiring and authentic stories from 25 spiritual leaders all around the world(including myself :)) that transpires to awaken women to their confidence, wisdom, truth, and power.

Order your copy here: untetheredgoddess.com/books-events

Now, I am passionate about supporting women to help them break free from oppressive circumstances and outdated cultural perspectives. I created The Untethered Goddess which provides programs and sessions to help women unleash and connect to their inner goddess, leading them to live a transformed life with freedom, consciousness, authenticity, and awareness.

Check Out Her Website: untetheredgoddess.com Follow on Instagram: @untetheredgoddess

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Stars & & Entertainment Travis Hopkins: 95.9 KRFF “This Side of Country” Travis has worked in various areas of the entertainment industry as a musician, actor to promoter and event coordinator. He’s been working in radio for 10 years and began his own radio show in 2017 called “The Side Stage Show.” The show covers the rock genre and was nominated for “Best Local Radio Show of The Red River Valley” two years in a row.

Recently as of January 1st 2021 due to a large demand from area artists Travis created a new show called “This Side of Country. This show supports new artists and celebrates the legends of country music. It also provides fair airplay to female artists something that is missing from mainstream radio.

Travis invites local personalities from around the community to be his in-studio guest cohosts to share their story and experience the unique live on-air opportunity. Past guests have included the mayor of Fargo, Mrs. North Dakota, nationally published bloggers, podcast hosts, social media influencers and more!

Artists locally and from all over the US, including many various other countries have been featured on the show making it a highly sought out program.

The show is quickly gaining a large fanbase amongst already established artists and even has it’s theme song written and recorded by Bruce Williams of the legendary Williams And Ree music and comedy duo.

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This Side of Country radio show can be heard Friday’s 10am to noon CST on 95.9 KRFF throughout Fargo Moorhead, also streaming everywhere at the Website - radiofreefargo.org Their interviews have been featured on national music news websites. You can check out past guest interviews at their Podcast link - 95.9 KRFF Post Show With Trav Instagram - @95.9krffthissideofcountry

Stars & & Entertainment Ella Greenwood: Broken Flames Productions At the age of only 19, Ella Greenwood is the director of the vastly expanding company Broken Flames Productions and has worked with the likes of a BAFTA nominee, a Netflix star and Executives with decades of experience. After having struggled with her mental health from a young age, she decided to focus on building slate of mental health-based projects.

The first of these was Faulty Roots, a short film about teenage depression. Nominated for Best Script by Film The House which is run by Parliament and sponsored by Disney, Warner Bros, Lionsgate & more, it has been praised for promoting awareness of teenage mental health. Film Stories Magazine announced its development into a feature film, with Deadline sharing that Gavin & Stacey’s (BBC) Melanie Walters and Sanditon’s (ITV/ PBS) Kayleigh-Paige Rees were the first to join the film. For the feature, Broken Flames has partnered with TerraMedia, a company that has an excellent understanding of what it takes for a film to be a success and a track record of nurturing films with real social impact.

Wanting to reach all types of audiences with her work, next came the animated short Dreary Days.

It follows a girl who is very different to her parents, and the aim of the film is to reach a young audience in a simple yet engaging way. It will next screen at Monstra Film Festival, one of the biggest animation festivals in Europe.

Having struggled with self-harm as a young teen, this is the focus of Ella’s third film SelfCharm. It stars recent BAFTA Leading Actress Nominee Bukky Bakray.

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Ella just finished shooting Smudged Smile, which is the first in a mental health anthology series. It stars Mia Mckenna-Bruce (Get Even), Priya Blackburn (Bohemian Rhapsody), Elliot Levey (Quiz) and Anna Acton (Brassic).

Ella started campaigning for better representation of mental health in the media, which led to her being awarded Positive Female Role Model Of The Year at the Darkus Magazine Awards. She’s also the youngest ever ambassador for leading teen mental health charity stem4, alongside the likes of World Cup rugby player Hallam Amos and BAFTA-winning actress Georgina Campbell.

Up next for her is Why Wouldn’t I Be?, the first film from Broken Flames that will focus on a male lead character. * Photo of Ella on set of Smudged Smile: Credits to Inès Hachou

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On the Cover Heather Monahan is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, TedX speaker, Executive Coach and has most recently been appointed to the Board of Directors of Healthlynked Corp.

Having successfully climbed the corporate ladder for nearly 20 years, Heather Monahan is one of the few women to break the glass ceiling and claim her spot in the C-suite.

As a Chief Revenue Officer in Media, Heather Monahan is a Glass Ceiling Award winner, named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017 and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018.

Heather was named one of the Top 40 Female Keynote Speakers for 2020 by Real Leaders. Her TedX talk was promoted to TED and translated into 6 languages. Harper Collins Leadership is publishing her new book Leapfrogging Villains in 2021.

What led up to you writing Confidence Creator?

Getting fired! After 20 years in Corporate America, I had finally made it to the C-suite. My job as Chief Revenue Officer was not an easy one. During my tenure at the company, I had more than doubled the annual revenues in excess of $200M annually when my position was eliminated. I had been promoted three times and had just been named one of the most influential women in radio when the CEO I worked for became ill and decided to elevate his daughter to replace him. She fired me immediately.

That day was devastating. When I finally stopped crying, I realized I needed to take action and post that I had just been fired. That post went viral and landed me on the Elvis Duran Show. Halfway through that interview Elvis Duran said, “Heather, obviously you are writing a book!” The funny thing is I wasn’t writing a book at the time but his confidence in me transferred to me and I started writing Confidence Creator.

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What is your favorite quote and why?

Fire Your Villains! And yes, that is my quote.

The day that woman thought she fired me I realized I had just fired my villain. So many people don’t realize what a massive impact a negative person can have in your life. Having a villain in your space affects you mentally, physically and definitely impacts your confidence. Firing your villain is the key to set you up to take off!

“That day was devastating. When I finally stopped crying, I realized I needed to take action”

What challenges have you faced during covid-19?

I joke with my friends that people living in a big home with a boat and a spouse they like are living their best covid lives. However, my son and I live in a small 2-bedroom condo in a high rise. Living in a building during a pandemic is definitely challenging. The speaking business was my primary revenue stream when Covid hit. That was a tough hit however getting fired 3 years prior allowed me to have a different perspective. I knew if I took action and moved fast, I could reinvent myself. I jumped on my peloton and started asking myself what problem can I solve for people from my home and through my computer. That is when I began my virtual speaking career and my consulting and executive coaching business. I also pitched myself to an agent 14 times and was told no every time until the 15th pitch when I finally got a YES! My agent landed me a book deal with Harper Collins Leadership and my new book Overcome Your Villains is coming out in November. My son has been in virtual school since the pandemic hit which has been really challenging. I never wanted to be a zoom school lunch lady but somehow, we made it work.

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Being a mother can be both challenging and rewarding – In what ways has being a mother changed you?

Motherhood has been the biggest blessing and gift in my life. Before my son was born, I was not very understanding as a leader. Being a mom taught me to see everyone as the child of a mother and see their potential. I began leading with empathy and vulnerability and that is when I really started to realize success in the workplace. Being a mother also taught me to put myself first. I realized if I didn’t do a great job taking care of me, I would be setting the wrong example for my son. If I wanted to have energy to play with my son, I would need to make my workouts a priority first. Deciding to care for myself as my top priority has been a game changer.

Out of everyone you have interviewed on your show, which interview stands out the most?

Having the opportunity to interview Sara Blakely and Jesse Itzler together was unbelievable! They are both incredibly strong, talented and funny and it was such a blast spending time with them. It was also so nice to see a couple so in love with each other.

“Motherhood has been the biggest blessing and gift in my life.”

Tell us about your 30-day accountability partner program.

After writing my book Confidence Creator, I had a lot of people asking me what is next. They wanted more. So, I launched my podcast Creating Confidence, and I launched my video course and accountability program. Everything that I have created is designed to help my community hold themselves accountable to achieve their goals and push themselves to the next level. The 30-day program is a daily email that challenges them to stop apologizing, overcome imposter syndrome and drop the idea that perfectionism is anything other than fear.

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“Everything that I have created is designed to help my community hold themselves accountable to achieve their goals”

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Heather’s book Confidence Creator shot to #1 on Amazon’s Business Biographies and Business Motivation lists the first week it debuted on Amazon.

Heather’s show, Creating Confidence , debuted on the Top 200 shows on Apple podcast. Her guests include Sara Blakely, Gary Vaynerchuck, Ryan Serhant, Kaitlyn Bristowe among many other noteworthy celebrities and entrepreneurs.

Confidence Creator is a compilation of Heather’s lowest moments and how she leveraged them to create confidence and how the reader can too.

Confidence is the one thing that will change everything.

Heather has been featured in USA Today, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company and The Steve Harvey Show. Most recently adding Guest Professor at Harvard to her list of accomplishments. Heather and her son Dylan reside in Miami.

To Learn More About Heather Monahan: Link to free 30 day accountability partner: https://heathermonahan.com/accountability-partner-sign-up/ Link to Ted Talk: The Me Too Movement: Misstep or Mistake?

Link to podcast: Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan Photo Credits: Magda Hernandez Interview Credit: Ilene Carol

Link to purchase: Confidence Creator

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6 Books by Influential Women Our Staff’s Top Book Choices for Spring 2021 As women, it is imperative that we make it our responsibility to empower other women. We must support each other, we must educate one another, and we must celebrate the many amazing achievements of women around the world. This list of six, noteworthy books are all written by influential women who are politicians, activists, artists, athletes, etc. Read them, enjoy them, and most importantly share them with your fellow sisters. All of these books can be purchased on Amazon.

Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of An American People by Helen Zia

Becoming by Michelle Obama

Handbook for an Unpredictable Life: How I Survived Sister Renata and My Crazy Mother, and Still Came Out Smiling (with Great Hair) by Rosie Perez

This memoir of the former First Lady invites readers into a world which created the experiences that shaped her. She describes both her triumphs and disappointments with honesty and even humor whether they are private or public. She tells us her own story, her entire story, as she sees fit.

More Myself: A Journey by Alicia Keys with Michelle Burford Alicia Keys is one of the most celebrated musicians of our time and although she has had extraordinary successes in her life, it has not been absent of pain, heartache, and struggle. In this book Alicia shares her journey to find the truth about herself and her past and along the way calls readers to, “define themselves in a world that rarely encourages a true and unique identity.”

Pressure is a Privilege: Lessons I’ve Learned from Life and the Battle of the Sexes by Billie Jean King with Christine Brennan In 1973 female tennis player, Billie Jean King beat male tennis player, Bobby Riggs, in the matched dubbed “Battle of the Sexes”. In her book, King tells of lessons learned in both her early life and during the time of that match which led to not only her success but also a vital moment regarding gender relations for the coming generations of both men and women in America.

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Helen Zia was born to two Chinese immigrants in the 1950s. She is now an activist for Asian American and LGBTQ rights as well as an author and journalist. In her book she writes from a personal account of the transformation of the Asian American community in America and the impact it has grown to have on our society.

Rosie Perez is an Oscar-nominated actress who has broken boundaries for Latinas in the film industry. To the public her story is filled with amazing success, however, that is not exactly so. Rosie overcame a traumatic childhood and extraordinary odds which she tells of in both a funny and heartbreaking tale of survival.

The Sacred Hoop: Recovering the Feminine in American Indian Traditions by Paula Gunn Allen Paula Gunn Allen is a poet, academic, activist, and novelist, and has been a huge influence, trailblazer, and leader regarding women’s and Native American spirituality. This collection of seventeen essays includes everything from the topic of literature to social welfare and focuses on Native American women and the role they play in Native American traditions and customs.

Written by Amelia Isley

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BOOKS WE LOVE HERE, HOLD MY WINE! ROBIN F. ANDERSON By sharing my stories of life’s ups and downs, I will hopefully give you a guide to my overall thought process, how I tackled each and every obstacle, and the decisions I made to keep moving forward in the direction I wanted. Hopefully, you can apply the way I approached challenges to make your life better. Cheers! Purchase Here, Hold My Wine! at Amazon.com.

TRINITY JONES

TIFFANYA RICHARDSON Trinity Jones the Queen of the Ghetto is a story about a young poet trying to navigate through life. In a world where everyone seems to be chasing a dream, we find Queen violently sprinting trying to escape her past. On the surface she appears to be a confident woman despite a few wrong turns, but her story lies beneath the surface. Purchase Trinity Jones at Amazon.com.

FOR HIS GLORY KELLI L. SMITH

For His Glory is about having a relationship with God and finding the purpose for your life. The book is written in a way that appeals to readers of all ages, whether the reader is in elementary school or is 99 years young. This book allows the reader to get to know the Lord and encourages a relationship with Him in order to find their divine purpose. Purchase at Amazon.com.

COPING WITH ADOPTION MAYA M. THOMAS

My name is Maya Thomas and I currently reside in Atlanta, GA. I am the author of my memoir Coping with Adoption. I enjoy volunteering and I also donate essential baby items to young women and families through my organization Maya’s Empowerment Center (M.E.C). Informing, supporting, encouraging, and uplifting are the foundation of who I am. I truly, believe these key and integral things help individuals and communities thrive!

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Bern Marie I’m Bern Marie. I am a certified Email Marketing Coach. My passion for business automation tools has led me down the path of educating the digital marketer in cultivating their greatest digital asset - the email list. My purpose is to help coaches drive their business fast forward and encourage the results.

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Jenne Sharpe Tatyana Kholodkov Tatyana Kholodkov, Ph.D., (she/ her) is the owner of Project Yes, PLLC - a company focused on transforming cycles of suffering and discovering our true selves.

She runs a group psychotherapy practice focused on mind-body wellness, provides professional consultations and workforce trainings, and holds leadership volunteer positions in disaster services. She is passionate about offering accessible classes in meditation and hatha-raja yoga to the community.

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Jenne Sharpe is a mindset coach for female entrepreneurs who’s on a mission to help them fall in love with their businesses again! She helps clients banish procrastination and grow their dream business.

These transformative 1-on-1 sessions incorporate Reiki, EFT, and Time Travel Healing to change their mindset. While goal planning and action steps are essential, the inner work is where the magic is at!

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I work with professional women driven by their careers and passionate about achieving their big goals & desires. My 1:1 programme is like no other. You will discover that your possibilities are endless. We dive deep into the most inner parts of your subconscious mind, which brings huge shifts and depth of understanding like you’ve never experienced before. You will have life on your terms.

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On the Billboard Bree Jaxson (born 29 May 1990) is an Indepen-

dent American country music singer and songwriter from Baltimore, MD. Her music incorporates elements of rock, pop and Jazz within the country genre. Her first career single “Kryptonite” was released in December 2018 and she will be releasing her upcoming debut E.P “This is Me” in early 2021.

While music is her passion and lifelong dream, Bree Jaxson has spent the last ten years serving in the United States Air Force. Her career started in the military by building bombs, rockets and missiles and has now stepped into the role as the Deputy Commander for Cyber Space Operations for the TXANG. Her experiences throughout life have taught her that music can help you get through anything and that is what she is hoping her fans will get out of her newest music releases.

Through courage, determination and perseverance

“When you are happy you enjoy the music, when you are sad you understand it.”

Brianna Lynn Murray, or musically known as Bree Jaxson, has arrived on the scene. Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, Bree Jaxson has always had a proclivity for music, a fire stirring within her soul that would, at an early age, lead her onto a musical journey. It started with music channel videos, karaoke machines, talent shows, school plays, and eventually recording with friends or at local events.

Bree Jaxson later began taking lessons which cultivated her inherent vocal and performing talents granting her acceptance into Patapsco High and Center for the Arts as a Vocal Major. In this school Bree Jaxson flourished. Not only did she integrate studies, friends, sports and a respectable military career path, she also honed her musical skills as well. In her schools many choir shows, Bree Jaxson performed around the nation competing and growing not only as a person but as an artist. She found musical motivation while listening to Christina Aguilera who inspired Bree Jaxson to use her music as an outlet for hardships, a tool for calming and a lyrical testimony of strength through familiar

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life struggles. Bree Jaxson also found an influential voice in Adele, whose story telling thru lyrics drew her in. She focused on Adele’s words and the places they took her emotionally. Bree Jaxson realized that any emotion evoked was powerful and that through these emotions people could be reached. Bree Jaxson also found inspiration in additional artists such as Casadee Pope, Lindsey Ell, Maren Morris, along with many others who showcase their talents allowing them to promote love, life, prosperity and the fulfillment of goals and dreams. Whilst pursuing her dreams, Bree Jaxson’s reveled in her purpose of understanding her calling to uplift through song, empower through words, alleviate insecurities, and evoke emotion through performance. She’s combined past and present to create a rhythmic blend of soul, country, and pop, believing that while we may be different, ultimately that’s what makes us beautiful and unique; not one to be ostracized or alienated but celebrated. She believes talent, hard work, and determination will allow you to realize your dreams. Bree Jaxson believes perseverance should matter! She believes in music with a message, along with words that have meaning and rhythm with heart that will invigorate your senses. She is currently working vigilantly on her upcoming album which will be her open book, a key unlocking her world for all to see, all to hear, all to be included, and to feel safe at home while listening.

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mentioned going through a dark period in Q: You your marriage. What advice can you share? feel so cliché saying this but communication, A: Icommunication, communication. Not only just

is your favorite quote and Q: What why? favorite quote (I actually Q: A: “My have it tattooed on me) is “Lions don’t concern themselves with the opinions of sheep” I love that quote because it reminds me that no matter what anyone says, I need to stay true to my own path. It doesn’t matter if I am a warrior, like a lion, if I let everyone’s opinions affect me. I choose to stand my ground and follow my dreams staying true to myself.”

What life skills did you learn while being in the USAF?

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Q: the most basic life skill A: “Ithatthink I learned in the USAF was

the ability to be independent. I moved out at sixteen, but always depended on a roommate, or a boyfriend and when I entered in the military, it was the first time I truly did something on my own. The military pulled me out of my comfort zone, allowed me to travel and experience other cultures, and through that I gained a sense of confidence and independence that I don’t think any other profession would grant me.”

being a mother and wife Q: Since what changes have you seen in

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yourself?

“I have learned to be more confident in myself. I know that my husband and my children are not only looking up to me but are depending on me. I want to instill that drive and fearlessness in my children, so they always feel compelled to follow their dreams without doubt.”

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Q: A:

speaking what you feel the other wants to hear, but really diving down to understand what makes both people happy. I also think it is so important to have respect towards each other, even in times of anger, your tongue can be the poison that kills your marriage and it almost did that to mine.

We love the fact that you are now pursuing your dreams. Tell us about that and what you hope to accomplish.

“It has been a very long road. I always felt selfdoubt and unsure about my talents and my dreams. Some people along the way encouraged me, but a lot of people felt music was a pastime and not a career. Unfortunately, I listened to them and let that fear consume me. After spending a decade in the military and watching so many other artists really take those chances and follow their dreams, I decided that I would no longer care what anyone else said and pursued this lifelong dream for myself and my family.

I hope to eventually have a supporting fan base and hopefully get a record deal to pursue country music, so that I could share my music with anyone who needs to hear it. I also would love to be able to have this career as my full-time career and still support my family.”

As a Deputy Commander for Cyber Security, what is the most common threat you see or what are some of the more common mistakes people make online?

“I think one of the largest threats, that I can talk about, is the Social Media threat. As technology and the social media world is ever evolving, it is making it easier for predators to not only gain critical information on its user, but also adds a layer of psychological threat that I feel we are starting to see the effects of in today’s society.

One of the most critical mistakes I see users making in regard to Social Media, is number one their privacy setting has not been changed to protect their personal data or their personal profiles. Another threat is that I see users putting their exact locations or plans for the evening or week on Social Media which leaves users vulnerable to physical and virtual attacks.”

Website: www.breejaxson.com Instagram: @breejaxsonmusicofficial Spotify: Bree Jaxson Interview Credit: Ilene Carol

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Girl Power

Award-Winning Voiceover Sister Team, the Glow Girls

Cassie & Sabrina Glow Cassie & Sabrina Glow, known in the voiceover industry as the Glow Girls, are Professional Voiceover & Singing Artists based in Orlando, Florida. Through hard work, training, talent, and persistence, this Award-Winning Sister team has earned an impressive client list including Disney, Nickelodeon, Fisher Price, Sesame, PBS Kids, Netflix, Spotify, iTunes, LEGO, NBC/Universal Kids, Hallmark and more. Their voices have been heard billions of times across the world in Animation, Commercials, Toys, Promos, Toys and Podcasts.

The Glow Girls are the youngest nominees and winners of prestigious SOVAS Awards from the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) which recognizes excellence in the voiceover industry.

Committed to pursuing their craft, the girls have fueled the growth of their business by building a professional home recording studio that allows them to connect remotely with clients all over the globe. Cassie and Sabrina continue to train with top industry coaches and are grateful to have continued recording exciting voiceover projects during safe-at-home protocols this past year. Knowing that their local community was hit hard by the pandemic, the Glow Girls were looking for a way to give back. In response, they decided to pledge their 1st Voiceover booking of every month to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida for all of 2021 (a minimum of 12,000 meals).

In addition to direct financial support, the Glow Girls plan to volunteer in person (once a COVID vaccine is available) and have offered their voiceover services to the charity’s marketing department.

The Glow Girls plan on continuing to invest in their future as well. In addition to their expertise in Voiceover, both girls are studying Animation to support their dream of launching their own animated musical series (original music, sketches, writing, and storyboarding underway). No matter what the future holds for the Glow Girls, Voiceover will always be a part of it!

For more information about the Glow Girls – Website: www.glowgirlskidvoiceover.com Instagram: @glowgirlsvo Photo Credit: Nicole Mitchem Photography

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Shamrin&Yaseer Shamrin Yaseer has once again proved that there’s never a barrier to set goals. Considered one of the most resilient young speakers, this 16-year-old is setting to make a benchmark for all Youth Leaders.

Young Legends “I grew up watching and listening to stories of some amazing & empowering women who inspired me in so many ways where they broke the so-called normality, stereotypes and voiced out for issues that needs to be heard. That’s when I knew my calling. My parents are my biggest support, and they did not clip my wings, they let me fly on my own. I know what I’m doing, and I know where I’m heading”, says Shamrin Yaseer; potentially the first 16-year-old social activist, public speaker, YouTuber and a writer, all while being a student in Sri Lanka.

Shamrin is well-known for her resilient presence & involvement in social issues especially that of which involves women and youth. In this era where youth are often distracted and not goal oriented, she knows what she wants. Her polished opinions and her keen interest on the well-being of the community is highly noticed & appreciated making her one of the most inspiring women personalities in Sri Lanka.

While the society is still unforgiving to the young generation entering the social and digital field, Shamrin thinks it’s time we take the younger generation’s views seriously. She commented, “It’s never about one’s age but competence. Today, if you think I’m doing good, support me so I can do better tomorrow and thus we can ensure to build a strong generation by supporting each other”, says Shamrin who is now looked upon as an inspiration.

“The amount of love and encouragement I’ve been receiving ever since I took into the digital media is honestly incredible. It is a new experience and the new friends and well-wishers I met along the way are literally my greatest pillars of support and their positive ambiance and incitement is what keeps me We now have access to more opportunities & resources. Using that advantage in the right way to going”. showcase skills or to lose that advantage, is in your hand and in the way you reflect.

The real clincher – the thing that will really get the media to perk up and take notice – is sharing your views. It will make the media’s cuteness alert ring off the chart and focus on the real context. Everyone takes a different path to find their strength but is with them; it has always been”, reveals Shamrin Yaseer; determination strong in her voice.

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Instagram: @shamrinyaseer

Women On & A Mission About Nana Churcher

Nana Churcher is an Award winning talk show host, the Founder and CEO of Nana Churcher Multimedia and host of her own show The Nana Churcher Show which encourages, excellence and spreads positivity. Nana interviews celebrities, business professionals and people doing extraordinary things in the community with previous seasons airing on Voxafrica, ABN TV, across Africa and Europe and also on TV3 network in Ghana.

The Nana Churcher Show has also featured and interviewed celebrities at the Essence Festival, Bet Awards, the Grammys and Oscars in United States.

Nana Churcher is an international Speaker and a mentor. She is married to Pastor Alfred Churcher and a mother to 4 beautiful children. Lois, Esther.

Grace and Jeremy.

Nana believes that everyone has greatness in them and can manifest by working smart and learning to affirm themselves. Hence her book ‘The Power Of Your Words’ With her signature ‘You Belong At The Top’ she believes everyone is created for greatness.

Nana Churcher is also the proud founder of Nana Churcher Foundation which spreads the love of Jesus Christ in the community through giving. The foundation has been of tremendous help in this pandemic to Orphans and prisoners in her home country Ghana.

Links to book The Power of Your Words on Amazon

The Power of Your Words In this book, I hope to motivate and inspire as many people as possible to rediscover the value of positive words: rejuvenating the spirit and prompting worthwhile action. Words are the most powerful thing in the world. You can use this book of positive words to affirm yourself, family or business daily.

This book will help you learn to value the gift of speech.

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is your favorite quote and Q: What why?

BELONG AT THE TOP’ “I A: ‘YOU believe everyone has greatness in them and with the right mindset and attitude, they can harness their greatness and be their best selves.”

made you want to write a Q: What book? is a saying that ‘There is A: “There a book in each and every one of

us’ I wrote ‘The Power of Your Words’ to share my message on positivity and affirmations with the world. This subject is very dear to my heart and wanted to publish it and have it for the rest of my life.

‘The Power of Your Words’ helps to uplift the human spirit. One can upgrade his or her self-worth and cultivate charisma by affirmations and actions. It reminds the reader how powerful words are how mindful we all ought to be in choosing our words whether good or bad.”

is the best advice and Q: What wisdom you can give to other

A:

women?

“I would advise, put God first, look at yourself in the mirror and love the person you see. Believe in yourself and in your dream.

Invest and add value to your life, focus on making a positive impact, be kind and content. Make each day count and be prayerful.”

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a mother and a wife, did you have any perQ: As sonal challenges you had to overcome? beautiful and a blessing to be a mother and a A: “It’s wife but it comes with a price. Before I got married

I was working very hard to live my childhood dream as a talk show host. My first year of marriage I didn’t understand the importance of communication with my husband Pastor Alfred Churcher and was doing things my own way this nearly cost me my marriage but I did mature. Then the kids came along, I had to give up work, put my career on hold to be a stay home mum that was very challenging.”

On your show you have interviewed celebriQ: ties, business professionals and people doing

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extraordinary things – which one of your interviews stands out the most?

“All my interviews stand out as it carries unique messages, but one with a mother who has a child with disabilities really stands out. The resilience of this mother was unbelieve. She used her obstacles as a stepping stone to form a charitable organization to help other mothers who are facing similar situations.”

acomplished so many things, what’s next Q: You for you?

A: “Doing more charitable work globally.”

Interview Credit: Ilene Carol

Website&Spotlight GenXWoman is a digital media company for Gen X women by Gen X women. It is a destination for entertainment, education and most importantly inspiration tailored to the amazing women of Generation X.

How it all started: GenXWoman was born from the bond of two Generation X women, Dena K. Martines and Megan E. Fox, who were frustrated with the negative and often depressing narrative about Gen X women.

If you type ‘Gen X women’ into Google, you’ll come face-to-face with a clamor of opinion about their exhaustion-fueled midlife crisis. From one daunting headline to another, the few articles written on Gen X women explore their predicament as they stumble into midlife feeling exhausted, disillusioned, and sleepless.

For GenXWoman co-founders, Dena and Megan, however, midlife is not a crisis, it is a second coming! A beginning, not an end!

And while the many struggles that Gen X women are experiencing in midlife are very well documented and their bond created from shared misery is very well cemented, their dreams and aspirations are nowhere to be found and neither are any real solutions to their plight.

So IGenXWoman.com was created to reframe the narrative around Generation X women and reforge their bonds around their aspirations, achievements, and solutions to their common struggles.

Our Vision: We are committed to creating a community for Gen X women, a place where they feel heard. A place that inspires them with uplifting and solution-oriented content tailored for them so they can still dare to go after their dreams and realize their full potential.

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Our Mission:: We believe that Gen X women have the right to claim their place and forge their legacy in the world. Therefore, we challenge the prevailing narrative of Generation X. No longer “slackers”, we are “world changers”. No longer voiceless, we will be heard. No longer exhausted, we want to be vibrant and energized. No longer stuck and resigned, we are ready to rise up, strong and empowered, and take our rightful place as creators, innovators, and leaders.

Join Us: The time is now to counter limiting ex-

pectations thrust upon so many Gen X women and make the conscious decision to join this revolution, this second coming, and share your story, offer inspiration and guidance, and use your voice to be part of changing the Gen X narrative.

Join the movement at www.IGenXWoman.com

Podcast Spotlight Check out the website to find videos, blogs, and podcast episodes.

Trish the Dish Trish was inspired to start a podcast that showcased GenXers that have lived far from slacker lives because she saw that generation’s voice was completely missing from conversations. It quickly turned into a desire to have voices from all generations in order to have generational awareness in which ageism could be unpacked and hopefully done away with.

Trish has lived all over the US, England and France and traveled all over Canada, Europe, Morocco, Mexico and the US, taught French for ten years and currently works with GenZ at a university. It’s this awareness of the world and having worked with so many generations that gives her passion for bridging generations together.

Visit www.genxvoice.com

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