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TOP GRAM “The Golden Gate Bridge is one of the greatest monuments of all time,” wrote Irving Morrow, architect of the iconic structure. “What has been thus played up in form should not be let down in color.” Ian Rizzari, a photographer from San Leandro, beautifully documented the form and color of the Golden Gate Bridge in our top Instagram post last month. He took the photo of the bridge in the Marin Headlands off of Conzelman Road. “I had just taken a few shots from on top of Hawk Hill and had found this composition a few weeks prior,” Rizzari says. “The clouds that day made me feel like it would create a great opportunity for a good shot.” You can find more of Rizzari’s work on Instagram @rizzvisuals. Want to see your photo in print? Tag us @marinmagazine

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Several years ago, on International Women’s Day, former First Lady Michelle Obama famously said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” Indeed — and when women support each other as mentors, friends or simply as role models, they create paths for other women to follow. Make It Better Media Group founder Susan Noyes underscored that point when she recently led a Celebrating Women on the Rise panel discussion with a group of inspirational women, including a wealth advisor, an innovator in the cannabis space, a film festival founder, a creative branding guru, and a lawyer and wellness coach. The online event kicked off with some festive jokes by nationally recognized comedian Megan Gailey. Then, each panelist shared ideas on how women can be happier, healthier and more successful. Here are some important takeaways from the event.

Secure a Healthy Financial Life

Kathy Roeser, Morgan Stanley Wealth Advisor “Knowledge is power,” says award-winning financial advisor Kathy Roeser, a wealth advisor with Morgan Stanley. She points out that half of women age 65 will outlive their husbands by 15 years, but 75% of wealthy widows and divorcees say they don’t feel knowledgeable about investing. A financial advisor can help women manage their money wisely, Roeser says. The most important question women can ask a potential advisor: “Do I have a compelling reason to believe that if I work with you, I will have the future I want?” she says, underscoring that women shouldn’t be afraid to ask for what they want when it comes to money management.

Invest in Yourself

Erin Clifford, Lawyer and Holistic Wellness Coach “Self-care is about setting your priorities and establishing boundaries based on what’s important to you,” says Erin Clifford, who is a successful lawyer and a wellness coach. She offers three self-care steps to help women feel happier and more self-invested: 1) refrain from arguing about trivial things with your spouse and others; 2) practice mindfulness and gratitude; and 3) strive to get back to doing what you love, as doing what you love can be de-stressing and a mediation activity within itself. “Taking care of yourself is how you should approach your life every day,” she says.

Be a Door Opener for Other Women

Zoe Elton, Director of Programming, Mill Valley Film Festival About eight years ago, Zoe Elton, program director for the Mill Valley Film Festival, was part of a panel on how to elevate women within the film industry, during which the panel’s moderator shared that only 7% percent of film directors in the industry were women. That statistic was an impetus for Elton to create an initiative called Mind the Gap, designed to elevate female film directors and give them an equal share of space in the Mill Valley Film Festival lineup. “One of the things that I’ve learned in the 40 years of being a film festival director is that you have to be a door opener,” says Elton.

Find Your Own Differentiator

Cheryl Berman, Founder and CEO of Unbundled Creative “The future is female,” says Cheryl Berman, a creative branding guru and the Chief Creative Officer for the Make it Better Media Group. “Not only do women drive 90% of all purchases, they’re also driving the trend toward cause-related purchases.” Berman says companies need to pay close attention to their female audiences, and make sure their brands are relevant, authentic and differentiated — as well as communicated in truthful and human ways, something she refers to as “digital humanity.” She urges women to “find that one thing that really sets you apart, and tell the world your story.”

Believe in Yourself and Don’t Give Up

Nurit Raphael, Cannabis Entrepreneur, Ona.life Nurit Raphael realized the potential of cannabis after the state of Colorado legalized medical marijuana in 2014. Despite being warned by others that she would “ruin” her reputation, she advocated for three years to get approval for a medical cannabis license program in Marin, as well as change negative stigmas about the cannabis industry. Raphael was guided by a female mentor who encouraged her while building her cannabis courier service, Ona.life. “I’ve had a female mentor throughout my entire life, and there’s nothing better than having a woman behind you,” says Raphael, whose business is operated entirely by women, with the exception of her brother, who is her business partner.