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CONTRIBUTORS
DEBRA ANN KENNEDY
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Debra is most recognized as host of “The Debra Kennedy Show” a lifestyle talk show in which she is the producer and on-air host. She is also a regular on Fox TV Good Morning Charlotte and NBC Charlotte Today as a Lifestyle and Beauty Expert. Please visit her website www.debrakennedyshow.com to learn about Debra.
AUBREY HARLEY
Aubrey Harley, one of the most sought after Beauty Guru Consultants, who has traveled the globe creating and educating professionals on beauty and chemistry. Aubrey has empowered his classic to trendy hair couture on mainstages for the likes of New York Fashion Week, Beauty Pageants and countless of movies, such as the the box office hit “Hunger Games”. Aubrey continues to share his knowledge as well as inspiration on beauty for the number one beauty brand, L’Oreal Professionnel. He is super excited to bring his expertise to the beauty column for Lux Magazine. Readers stay tuned, you are about to be enlightened as well as inspired.
SHARON JANE
@itssharonjane As a 6 year old, little Sharon Jane followed her mother around at every fashion show, event, production and casting she would work in. As Sharon grew, she realized just how much she loves fashion and became her mother’s right hand at all of those productions. From watching fashion shows on little screens to witnessing the fun chaos of backstage, Sharon Jane just loves the fashion world in all of its layers. After she received her Bachelor’s in Creative Advertising at the age of 20, she used her newfound experience in visual arts to continue her work in fashion as Sharon Jane Productions as well as part of Embellecerte, a company she started with her mother, working as personal shoppers, producers, content creators, model coaches, and fashion editors.
As a fashion editor and content creator, Sharon hopes to express her love for the ever-changing fashion industry and show how fashion increasingly becomes a pioneer for positive change from selflove, sustainability to a wider acceptance of diversity.
JOHN-MARK M. MITCHELL
John-Mark M. Mitchell is Owner/ Founder of Mitchell Prime Properties, a North Carolina-based brokerage that specializes in selling to high-net-worth individuals. He has lead his forward thinking luxury brand to winning several international awards while competing with the biggest names in the industry. John Mark has made it clear that while he has broken sales records in multiple markets, he always wants his company to be recognized for selling Luxury in all price ranges. He instills in his brokers that Luxury is not defined by price alone and wants his company to be known for the service they provide each of their clients. He is recognized as a national best selling author with his collaboration with Jack Canfield. He was awarded Concierge Auctions , Key to our Success Award in 2018 where he also serves as their Broker in Charge for NC. He has been recognized on the cover of several magazines including Top Agent Magazine and quoted in Fortune Magazine. He has also appeared on BRAVO and A&E. Travel, Italian cars and a constant quest to become a better bourbon snob makes for an exceptional and exciting lifestyle.
LUIS MACHICAO
A Native of Peru, Luis Machicao has shown his collections at fashion shows around the world since 1991.He was commissioned by the President and First Lady of Peru to serve his country because of his impeccable taste. He has dressed latin american dignitaries, celebrities and socialites among TV Miniseries, soap operas and Theatre. He has designed for 35 motion pictures worldwide. His public persona has been portrayed in 240 magazines including Southern Living, Society magazine and “Vanidades” the spanish version of Vanity Fair. He won the coveted “Best Designer” Award in Paris while showing his collection at Paris Tiffany Fashion Week, making him the most high-profile designer from Charlotte and the only one showing his collections in the fashion capital of the world .Mr. Machicao has launched his own Fragrance line. Homme for men and Femme for women. He is currently working in his Spring-Summer 2022 collection which will be shown in Barcelona and Paris Fashion Weeks.
JIM SCHMID
Jim’s grandfather was a Master photographer. His tradition was to give each grandchild a camera for Christmas the year they entered high school. Photography seemed to be in Jim’s DNA as 3 years later his portfolio won the “Best in the United States” Kodak award. Fast forward “a few” years, and he is still hard at work behind the lens. Jim’s images have graced the covers of more than 25 magazines focused on subjects as varied as airplanes, NASCAR, solar energy, human interest, opera, interior design, and home building. Online, his photographs can be seen on CNNtravel.com, and MSN.com. On Houzz.com, Jim is the highest ranked photographer in NC. His clientele ranges from international corporations to numerous craftspeople in the residential industry. Jim is a visual explorer who seeks diverse places to photograph and experience. He is affable, loves dogs, and hates pandemics. See his work at www.jimschmid.com or on Instagram @jimschmidphotography. Email: jim@jimschmid.com
NELIA VERANO
AMERICA RICHMOND
America is a New York based certified health coach (Institute of Integrative Nutrition) and CHEF coach (Institute of Lifestyle Medicine). She loves working with those who are looking to better their wellbeing by creating healthy eating and lifestyle habits. She specializes in creating easy, nutritious and tasty recipes as cooking has always been a strong passion for her. Now accepting new clients, she can be reached at americarichmond13@gmail.com. You can also find her on Instagram, @ americaskitchen, where you will find some of her recipes and cooking tips..
ALLISON PARKER
Allison Parker has a MBA in marketing and human resources from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA. Always loving the written word, Allison has a knack for streaming her thoughts through to the keyboard. Her favorite part of freelance writing is meeting interesting people and discovering unique subjects to share with her audiences. Allison enjoys being a devoted mom to her 3 beautiful boys and volunteering within their schools and community. Allison embraces new adventures, loves to travel, and is always on the quest to learn more about the world around her.
Nelia Verano, better known as Neely in the Charlotte community, was introduced to music at an early age and became a classically trained vocalist at 16 years of age. Her musical pursuits cultivated a love and passion for the arts in its many forms, and she began a career in the arts. Following Nelia’s tenure as Chief Development Officer of the Mint Museum, Neely co-founded LaCa Projects in 2013, an art gallery that exhibits work by Latin American contemporary artists. She is also a founder of Sphere Series, a grass-roots initiative dedicated to offering arts education, discourse, and experiences to the broader community. In 2020, she founded Nelia Verano LLC, an art and home styling advisory that offers a wide range of services to both private and commercial clients. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the McColl Center, an advisory board member of the Arts Empowerment Project, and a member of the Contemporary Art Board at the Mint Museum. Nelia is “mama” to her three children, Luca, Leo, and Rosy, and her husband Michael, and adores cooking, travel, and dabbling in interior design.
CLAUDIA RICCIARDONE
Claudia Ricciardone is the owner and lead designer of Claudia Josephine Design, as well as a Maria Killam True Color Expert. Specializing in high-end residential design, Claudia creates magazine worthy homes that are classic, functional, and liveable. While Claudia credits her childhood summers in Italy and Art History studies as shaping her European influenced design esthetic, Claudia emphasizes the use of high-quality, American made, sustainable furnishings. During her free time, you will often find Claudia painting original art, visiting museums, or enjoying Charlotte’s farmto-table food scene with her husband and young daughter.
J.J. OLSZOWY
Our homes often represent a significant portion of our wealth. Guided by that understanding, I utilize my unique experiences as a corporate bond trader, real estate investor, and property rehabber to identify value and create wealth for my clients. Through my combined real estate and financial expertise, I help clients successfully navigate the Charlotte, North Carolina highend real estate market.
• 20 Years Wall Street Experience • Financial and Negotiating Expertise • Extensive Experience Rehabbing Properties to Create Wealth • Investor, Personal Experience Buying and Selling High-End Real Estate
• Licensed Broker
• Lived in NYC, Chicago, Cleveland and Charlotte
