Pascal Ibgui
“THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE” CONTESTANT AND SALON OWNER TELLS ALL
Celebrating the Heart of Our Community
Welcome to the February “Love Local” edition of North Shore City Lifestyle! This marks our fourth issue, and we couldn’t be more excited! As we embrace this season of love, we’re focusing on the heart of what makes our community so special: the incredible people, businesses and stories that define the North Shore.
This month, we shine a spotlight on the vibrant entrepreneurs, artisans and visionaries who pour their passion into creating something meaningful for our community. Read about the life of Pascal Ibgui, owner of Pascal Pour Elle in Glencoe and a recent contestant on “The Golden Bachelorette.” We also connect with local business coach Becky Thalmann, Vivica Partners, about her journey to overcome a cancer diagnosis and build a business that helps others. Leslie Randolph, a local self-confidence coach for teens, shares some practical tips for daily self-love. Plus, you’ll find a roundup of local spots where you can treat yourself this Valentine’s Day.
At North Shore City Lifestyle, our mission is to connect, inspire and uplift our readers through stories that celebrate the unique spirit of our area. This issue is no exception. Whether you’re flipping through the pages over your morning coffee or diving in after a busy day, we hope you’ll find joy, connection and a renewed sense of pride in the amazing community we share.
As always, thank you for your continued support. Together, let’s keep the love alive—for our neighbors, our businesses and our North Shore community.
Warm regards,
KEELY CONREY, PUBLISHER @NORTHSHORECITYLIFESTYLE
February 2025
PUBLISHER
Keely Conrey | keely.conrey@citylifestyle.com
EDITOR
Amelia Levin | amelia.levin@citylifestyle.com
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CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Leslie Randolph
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CEO Steven Schowengerdt
COO Matthew Perry
CRO Jamie Pentz
CTO Ajay Krishnan
VP OF OPERATIONS Janeane Thompson
VP OF FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT Erika Smiley
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QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST Megan Cagle
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1-4: ENAZ owners Melinda Kaplan, Samantha Shapiro and Lena Blitstein at the East End Holiday Market, with exhibitors and shoppers 5: Liz Taylor and Rick Greenspan at the Fields BMW holiday party 6: Peter Hanson, Kate Doyle and Irene Lo 7: Jenny Winter, Chris Carr, Katie Arnold, Ali Wenzke at the Fields BMW holiday party
8: Steve McDonald, Fields BMW 9: Tracy McGuire, Shari Pontillo, Tracy Kearney, Bill Leske, Christie Baker and Lisa Bell 10: Alisa Bay, Lori Rubin DeKalo, Amy Amdur at Highland Park Chamber of Commerce's holiday party 11: Bruce Erickson and Amelia Levin 12: Cheryl and Ellie Perlis 13: Marlena Jayatilake, Monika Pozniak, Emily Etman and Asia Borycka 14: Bonnie Brickman, Melissa Levine, Dr. Josh Gilbert and Jonathan Center
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The Nanny Collaborative Launches Collab On Call
The Nanny Collaborative, a full service nanny placement agency, recently launched Collab On Call, an on-call childcare service with access to fully-vetted sitters. Browse sitters based on your needs, book and pay—all through the app. Monthly subscriptions as well as one-time bookings are available. Use code Welcome3 for unlimited access discounted at $150 for the first three months (a $255 dollar value). nannycollab.com
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Lightscape Preview Event Raises $1M-Plus for Charity
The Woman’s Board of the Chicago Horticultural Society raised more than $1.1 million during the Lightscape preview event in November at the Chicago Botanic Garden. More than 650 guests enjoyed the festive event, co-chaired by CBG board members Craig Niemann and Anita Tyson and Woman’s Board members René Svach and Linda Falotico. Proceeds support CBG’s work in plant conservation science, urban agriculture and education. chicagobotanic.org
Closets by Design Builds Dream Bedrooms for Kids Battling Cancer
Closets By Design has partnered with Special Spaces, a non-profit organization that creates dream bedrooms for children, to build closets for six children battling cancer after a successful trial run last year. “We are honored to partner with a charity like Special Spaces to provide something so meaningful for families going through this fight," says Jamie Trewartha, co-owner of Closets by Design. closetsbydesign.com
Above A CUT
Pascal Ibgui, 68, owner of Pascal Pour Elle in Glencoe, says "he's never been so happy" (Credit: Ricky Middelsworth)
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"The
Golden Bachelorette" contestant and hairdresser Pascal Ibgui tells all
ARTICLE BY AMELIA LEVIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY RICKY MIDDELSWORTH (PROVIDED
DISNEY) AND JAMES GUSTIN
BY
Pascal Ibgui has always been drawn to women. But not in the way you might think for a former contestant on ABC’s “The Golden Bachelorette.”
Pascal Ibgui with Joan Vassos on the set of "The Golden Bachelorette"
Ricky Middelsworth)
“At a very young age I got along better with women and felt more comfortable around them than with men,” says the owner of Pascal Pour Elle, a luxury, full-service beauty salon in Glencoe. It was this bond with women that moved Ibgui to pursue a career in hairdressing.
“In France, we have what’s called a professional orientation system,” he says. “If your grades aren’t great, at 13, you can go to a trade school instead of traditional education. I chose beauty school. My parents weren’t happy—they even questioned my choices—but I graduated at 16 and started working in a salon.”
Born in Casablanca in 1958, Ibgui moved to Paris with his family after Moroccan independence, growing up modestly outside the city’s fashion scene. The fashion scene would come later.
“My parents came from a hardworking family and had eight of us children; they struggled to feed all those mouths,” says Ibgui, crediting his parents for his work ethic.
Ibgui was eventually offered a position as a behind-the-scenes stylist for models during Paris Fashion Week. “But after a while I felt like that world was not for me, and I really just wanted to do hair,” he says. “That’s when I decided to change my life and move to the United States.”
His friend Charles Ifergan, now a household name in hair but then a budding salon owner in Chicago’s Gold Coast, offered him a job as an assistant. To make ends meet, Ibgui also worked as a busser and took English classes at the local YMCA.
Pascal Ibgui shares his story on "The Golden Bachelorette" with host Jesse Palmer.
Pascal Ibgui with Joan Vassos on the set of “The Golden Bachelorette
Credit: James Gustin
After owning several locations of Pascal Pour Elle, Pascal Ibgui and his team focus on the flagship location in Glencoe (Credit: James Gustin)
ARTIST’S PALETTE
After years of hard work and building a clientele on Oak Street, Ibgui looked to open his own salon. He and Ifergan opened a salon in Deerfield. After two years, Ibgui got the entrepreneurial itch yet again and took all the cash he had and what he could borrow to open Pascal Pour Elle on Wells Street, followed by another location in Winnetka.
The 2000s saw tremendous growth for Ibgui, following the opening of the flagship Glencoe location in 2000. The success of that salon powered the opening of another location in Glenview in 2005. By then, Ibgui’s thriving business included four salons, a 175-member team, a retail line, and involvement in Chicago Fashion Week.
But it all proved to be a little too much. Looking to slow down, Ibgui closed the multiple locations to focus on the Glencoe salon, which he has renovated over the years to feature a luxury Parisienne-like design and large retail store. The salon offers a wide variety of hairstyling services, from color to cuts, extensions, and more, as well as skin treatments like facials, laser hair removal, and injectables.
It was his daughter who suggested Ibgui try out to be on Season 1 of “The Golden Bachelorette” at the age of 68. He applied once he saw the bachelorette was Joan Vassos, a stunning 61-year-old widow.
Ibgui made it to the final stages of the show but chose to leave, realizing there wasn’t a future with Vassos.
“I don’t regret going on the show; it was an incredible experience and I am grateful to have been a part of it,” says Ibgui, adding that he even formed bonds with the other men and learned how to open up emotionally.
Now, he’s turned his attention back to his true loves: his children, grandchildren, and the North Shore clients he serves.
“We have strong relationships with our clients and like to stay active in the community,” says Ibgui, who also works with several charities to “give back to people who grew up in need like I did.”
Reflecting on his career, Ibgui says he “worked very hard over the years and there have been a lot of bumps in the road, but it seems like I have built up an incredible organization. I’ve never been so happy.”
Pascal Ibgui's flagship salon in Glencoe
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Survival to Success
ALUM AND BUSINESS COACH BECKY THALMANN SHARES HER STORY
There’s a certain mystique about Google and those who work or have worked for the highly selective, highly competitive tech giant. That’s why we just had to learn more about local business coach Becky Thalmann’s back story—she spent nearly a decade at Google before leaving to start her own business, Vivica Partners. Today, as a Certified Coach and Transformational Leadership Architect, she offers business coaching for professionals, business owners and corporate leaders to overcome obstacles, unlock their full potential, and drive meaningful change in their lives and businesses.
CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR TIME AT GOOGLE?
Before Google, I worked at Orbitz in Chicago, overseeing strategic partnerships in the travel industry. Google recruited me to do similar work with its travel clients, supporting executives on digital transformation and marketing. Eventually, I moved into overseeing Procter & Gamble’s global partnership, essentially acting as the COO and working with teams both locally and globally. Then, I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, which led me to turn inward and rethink my life and career goals.
HOW DID YOUR CANCER DIAGNOSIS CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE?
When I was diagnosed at 35, with two young kids at the time, it was very life-altering. I took 10 months off for treatment and did everything I could to survive and thrive. That experience gave me a lot of clarity about how I wanted to spend my time. When I came back to Google, I was a different person—a 2.0 version of myself. It solidified my desire to work more directly with people and support them in a deeper way. I became a certified executive coach and was able to transfer those new skills and my previous
ARTICLE BY AMELIA LEVIN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMEE MCCAUGHAN
experience into a leadership enablement role for 4,000 leaders. I led a team that developed a program called “The Google Way of Coaching,” which is a methodology for teaching leaders to use coaching skills to become more effective. Google still uses the program today, and it’s been very successful and highly regarded. We even won two Brandon Hall gold awards for our program after redesigning it to be all-virtual during the pandemic.
WHAT A LEGACY YOU LEFT AT THE COMPANY. HOW DID YOU START VIVICA PARTNERS, AND WHAT DOES THE NAME MEAN?
I started Vivica Partners six years ago while I was still at Google. I went all-in on it in 2022; it has truly become a culmination of my experience and expertise. The name “Vivica” is a combination of my grandmothers’ names, Vivien and Danica. They were both incredibly courageous, influential women in my life. I have a built-in entrepreneurial spirit like them, and also like my father. He immigrated to this country and started his own business, as did many other family members. The “Partners” in Vivica Partners is important because I see myself as a partner with my clients—not everyone has that same approach.
WHAT SERVICES DO YOU OFFER THROUGH VIVICA PARTNERS?
I work with leaders, founders, executives and leadership teams. For one-onone coaching, I typically meet clients one to three times in a month to solve challenges and support them in navigating tough decisions and driving change. I also facilitate small group cohorts of professionals who share similar goals and function like a peer group. In addition, I design and facilitate leadership team workshops and offsites, helping teams take a step back, clarify their focus, and solve challenges together.
“A lot of my work is about identifying what’s really going on beneath the surface... if someone struggles with communication, there’s often a deeper blocker—like a fear or a mindset issue.”
“The “Partners” in Vivica Partners is important because I see myself as a partner with my clients— not everyone has that same approach.”
Becky Thalmann engages with participants of a Powerhouse Women in Business workshop (credit: Nicole Thomas)
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY MAKES YOUR APPROACH UNIQUE?
A lot of my work is about identifying what’s really going on beneath the surface. For example, if someone struggles with communication, there’s often a deeper blocker—like a fear or a mindset issue. Everything is more complex now, and moving so quickly, so it’s easy to just keep doing the same thing day in and day out. As a certified coach, I’m trained in how to change behavior to create more effective results. I don’t come in with a cookie-cutter formula; I custom-design solutions and structures to drive sustainable change rather than just put on a band-aid.
WHO DO YOU TYPICALLY WORK WITH?
I work with a diverse mix of people, from small business owners to founders, leaders and global executives at companies like Google, Crate & Barrel and others. Most of my clients come through referrals, and I work with people all over the country.
HOW CAN SOMEONE WORK WITH YOU?
The first step is booking a discovery call so we can discuss what you, your team or your company is facing. As a Transformational Leadership Architect, I custom-build a partnership plan tailored uniquely to your needs and goals, ensuring we achieve outcomes together.
To learn more about Vivica Partners or to book a discovery call, visit vivicapartners.com.
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TREAT Yourself 5
Check out these hotspots and services for an indulgent Valentine’s Day
1. DENUCCI’S
1850 2nd St., Highland Park | 847.861.2007 denuccisitalian.com
Book V-Day dinner at this new suburban spot from Ballyhoo Hospitality (Sophia Steak, Pomeroy) and enjoy Italian-inspired dishes like orecchiette pugliese, veal scallopini, eggplant parm, New York-style pizzas, and gluten-free options.
2. MIREILLE’S STUDIO
723 Elm St., Winnetka | 312.587.8720 mireillesstudio.com
Show your skin some love with a facial at this natural-focused spa. Enhance your glow with an airbrush makeup application by one of the spa’s artists (tutorials available).
3. GIRL AND THE KITCHEN girlandthekitchen.com
Take the stress off your plate with a private chef-catered V-Day dinner from Chef Mila Furman and her team. Choose the menu, and they’ll handle sourcing ingredients, setting the table, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
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4. HEWN BAKERY
894 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka | 847.313.5022 hewnbread.com
Visit the new Hubbard Woods location of this beloved bakery featuring sourdough breads and pastries made with heirloom flours sustainably-grown in the Midwest.
5. SOURCE HEALING
723 Elm St., Winnetka, and 222 E. Wisconsin Ave., Lake Forest | 312.335.9330 sourcehealing.com
Refresh with a lymphatic drainage massage using Lymphatic Enhancement Technology (LET) for faster detox, boosted immunity, restored hormone balance, and stress reduction.
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ARTICLE BY LESLIE RANDOLPH
BE YOUR OWN Valentine
FOUR STEPS FOR PRACTICING SELF-LOVE TO HELP YOURSELF AND OTHERS
When I bring up the topic of self-care, I often get eye rolls— especially from my teenage clients. One of them recently asked me, “Why do I have to like myself?” It’s a fair question, but one with a powerful answer. Learning to love yourself is essential for building confidence and seeking less validation from others. For parents, modeling self-love is one of the best ways to teach your kids how to cultivate their own.
As a self-confidence coach for teenage girls (and the teenage girl in all of us), I’ve seen how self-confidence stems from selflove, self-trust, self-belief, and self-awareness. Here are four steps to help you—and your teens—embrace self-love.
“Learning to love yourself is essential for building confidence and seeking less validation from others”.
1. Try Daily Affirmations
Positive affirmations are a powerful tool for rewiring your brain to focus on self-love and confidence. I keep a sticky note of affirmations on my bathroom mirror right next to my toothbrush. My daughter even has her own set! Some of my favorites include: “My gifts are needed in this world,” “You’ve got this," and "I’ve got you.” This all might sound a little silly to you, so start small. Post just one affirmation where you’ll see it every day and change it up after a while. Let this become a quiet yet consistent reminder of your worth.
2. Schedule Self-Care
Self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all. It’s about finding what nourishes you and committing to it. For me, it’s waking up early to work out. For others, it might be reading or taking a walk. Whatever it is, make it non-negotiable. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s a way of showing yourself that you matter.
3. Set Clear Goals
Self-love isn't always about creating comfort for yourself. One of the most loving things you can do for you is to push yourself to fulfill your potential. Take time to consider what you want in this one and only life you're living and what you need to do (and believe) to achieve that. Then, take the first small step by writing down one goal for the year that you know you can achieve. Your self-confidence soars when you are willing to leave your comfort zone.
4. Be Mindful of Negative Self-Talk
Negative self-talk, or the “bully brain,” can be relentless. Talk back to it by turning up the volume on your “bestie brain.” Ask yourself, “What would love sound like right now?” This practice rewires your brain to prioritize kindness over criticism. Loving yourself is a journey, but by practicing these steps, you’re not just building self-confidence—you’re modeling it for your kids. And that’s a gift that lasts a lifetime.
About The Author
Leslie Randolph, a self-confidence coach for teenage girls and the girl within us all, helps clients overcome anxiety and build confidence. A TEDx speaker, workshop facilitator, and host of the “Why Didn’t They Tell Us” podcast, she shares life lessons to inspire others. Learn more at confidencecoachforgirls.com.
Self-confidence coach Leslie Randolph encourages her clients and others to use visual cues like sticky notes for daily self-affirmations.
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PEAR, PROSCIUTTO , Burrata Salad
INGREDIENTS
• Ripe Pear
• Prosciutto
• Burrata
• Lemon Zest
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Dried Figs
• Red Pepper Flakes
DIRECTIONS
1. Slice the ripe pear into thin slices.
2. Arrange pear slices on a plate, creating a base for the salad.
3. Nestle slices of prosciutto in-between pear slices, a perfect combo of sweet and savory.
4. Tear the burrata into bite-sized pieces and scatter them over the salad adding a velvety creaminess to the ensemble.
5. Grate fresh lemon zest over the entire salad, infusing it with citrus flavor.
6. Top with fresh basil, figs and pepper flakes.
7. Finish by generously drizzling extra virgin olive oil over the salad, creating a silky texture that ties it all together.
5-INGREDIENT, NO-BAKE NUTELLA TART
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY
MILA FURMAN, GIRL
AND THE KITCHEN
I have a bit of a Nutella obsession. I even created a section on my blog, girlandthekitchen.com, with recipes and love letters dedicated to the chocolate-hazelnut spread. Just in time forValentine’s Day, this recipe calls for only five ingredients and NO oven for an easy treat to enjoy solo or share with loved ones. You can also make the tart two to three days ahead of time and let it rest in the fridge or freeze it; just take it out to defrost it on the counter one hour before serving.
ingredients:
Cookie Crust:
• 25 Oreo cookies
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
Chocolate Filling:
• 1 cup Nutella
• 8 ounces (2 bars) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
Optional Garnish:
• Fresh raspberries
• Coarsely chopped hazelnuts
directions:
Step 1. Place cookies in a food processor and process until finely ground (or finely chop cookies by hand and place in a large bowl). Add butter and process for another 10-15 seconds (or fold in the butter using a rubber spatula).
Step 2. Press the mixture into a 14-inch rectangular or 9-inch round nonstick, glass or ceramic fluted tart pan with your hands or with the back of a spoon until evenly spread out. Freeze for 15 minutes.
Step 3. Meanwhile, make the filling. Scoop out the measured Nutella into a mixing bowl. In a small or medium saucepot, heat the cream over medium-low heat until it starts to simmer gently. Turn off heat and pour cream over the Nutella in the bowl. Add chocolate and mix well with a wooden spoon until chocolate melts and mixture is creamy.
Step 4. Remove the crust from the freezer. Pour Nutellachocolate mixture evenly over the prepared crust. Top with raspberries spaced about an inch apart. Sprinkle hazelnuts, if using, sparingly between the raspberries. Freeze for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing into 8 to 12 pieces and serving.
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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
JANUARY 25TH
Ripple from the Inside Out at Suite Escape
400 E. Illinois Rd., Suite 218, Lake Forest | 9:00 AM
Join Source Healing owner Christie Jordan for this women’s-only seminar focused on healing, self-compassion and navigating stressors. Coffee will be served. lfsuite-escape.com
FEBRUARY 1ST
Skyline Audition Workshop: Juniors at Winnetka Community House
620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka | 12:00 PM
Join the directors of Skyline Children's Theater for an engaging workshop teaching kids ages 5-8 how to audition, with guidance on singing, dancing and acting using “Moana” as a guide. $30 for members, $40 for non-members. mycommunityhouse.org
FEBRUARY 1ST - 22ND
Dragons Love Tacos at Northbrook Theatre
3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook | 12:00 AM
Follow a boy and his dog as they navigate what dragons love—and what they absolutely cannot eat at this family-friendly show. Admission: $17. northbrooktheatre.org
FEBRUARY 2ND
Galentine’s Market at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
10 Marriot Dr., Lincolnshire | 10:00 AM
Grab your gal pals and celebrate Galentine’s Day at this event hosted by woman-owned Amdur Productions. Browse an incredible selection of fashion, home goods and art from 70 talented jewelers, fashion designers, painters and more. Tickets are $7. A portion of the proceeds will go to the non-profit organization WINGS, supporting domestic violence survivors. Free parking. amdurproductions.com/event/galentines-market
FEBRUARY 2ND
Vintage Valentines at Skokie Heritage Museum
8031 Floral Ave., Skokie | 1:00 PM
Create vintage-inspired valentines and crafts, with activities like crochet, embroidery, and silhouette making. Ages 7-plus. Admission: $20–$25. skokieparks.org
FEBRUARY 28TH
Frozen Musical Party at Wilmette Public Library
1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette | 4:00 PM
Celebrate the release of the “Frozen” musical on Disney+ with crafts, songs and more. Costumes encouraged. visitwilmettelibrary.info
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