MDDM | August 2020

AUGUST 2020

DR. B

The Real Tea from Richardson's Legendary

Migraine-Slayer!

MEET MYLO "...And if you don't know me, you should." Mylo talks career transitions with Grit, Grace & Gucci.

FINDING JOIE

Coryanne Ettiene & the Dream-Followers of McKinney

VOL. 1

RE-DO'S, RE-FI & 'RONA.

Our Favorite DIY Disasters, Money-Saving Tips & Cocktails

Editor-in-chief Mylo Draven Executive Producer Ashley Hahn Senior Editors Siobhan Miller Haven Brown Staff Writer Ashley Hahn Researchers Siobhan Miller Ashley Hahn Editorial Designer Ashley Hahn Branding & Logo Design SGI Creative In-House Ad Design SGI Creative Photography Coordinators Siobhan Miller Haven Brown Contributing Photographers Jason Kindig Photography LLC. Photography By Spross Eric McClellan - Gear Head Daily Sera - Sugar Oak Design Leah - Cotton & Pine Shop Ettiene Market The Rosemary Bakery Bliss Photography Rye McKinney Kat Gillespie EDITORIAL OFFICE & ADVERTISING INQUIRIIES Advertising Executive - Siobhan Miller 92 Piazza Lane St. 100, Colleyville, Texas 76034 outreach@mylodraven.com MDDM is published by ChatPress Media www.chatpressmedia.com | +1-210-396-0308 The opinions expressed in MDDM do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher.

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table of contents 03 Letter from the Editor 04 5 Ways to Get the Perfect Re-fi 06 Virtual Film Fests 07 DIY Disasters & Home Improvement Tips

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10 Dr. B. - Migraine Slayer 14 'Rona on the Run: COVID vs. Home Sellers 17 McKinney 19 The Rosemary Bakery

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22 Coryanne Ettiene 26 Rye & a "Hwy 75" 29 Meet Mylo 32 Surprise!

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"ALWAYS ON YOUR SIDE ..."

A LETTER FROM MYLO Welcome to the inaugural issue of Mylo Draven Digital Magazine.

I am Mylo Draven, Editor-in-Chief.

If you are wondering what to expect, quite frankly so am I. Expect the unexpected from me and my staff. The same thing can be said of 2020. What a hot mess this year has turned into, getting hotter and messier almost daily.

We have had the three Rs take over: the Rona, the Riots, and the Rates. It has been a year of turmoil and strife. It has been eye-opening for some with a new cultural awareness, and business as usual for others.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the social landscape of the world. We now have ‘social distancing’ in our daily vernacular. Many cities in the US, especially in Minneapolis, experienced racial outrage at the death of George Floyd, that led to riots. The United States has seen the racial divide come to the forefront of news and social media creating a new wave of the Civil Rights Movement. One that is no less passionate or divisive than its predecessors.

Words | Mylo Draven Photography | Jason Kindig

We have seen the lowest interest rates in history continue to DOMINATE the 2020 housing market across the United States.

We are experiencing a REFINANCE BOOM as well. Who knew that masks would become a #hottopic for 2020??

So much going on in America, and the World for that matter, and in the middle of it I decide to launch a digital magazine. Sweet Baby Jesus you are too young to take the wheel.

So here I am writing my first Letter from the Editor to tell you, “Buckle up buttercups, and enjoy the ride!” Every month Mylo Draven Digital Magazine will bring you fresh INSIGHTS & INSPIRATION like only my crew and I can. Your support on this new journey is greatly appreciated. It will be through my focus and determination that this digital magazine will be a source of support for all my readers.

Remember if no one else tells you, I am on your side.

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5 Ways to Get the Perfect Mortgage Refinance!

+ A Money-Saving Tip Your Loan Officer Won't Tell You! 1

KNOW YOUR TYPE Which loan type is right for you? Rate & Term, Cash-out, Cash-in, Home Affordable Refinance (HARP), Short Refinance, Streamline Refinance ... it can get confusing fast. Be sure to research and find a trustworthy loan officer make sure you are getting the best deal.

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RULES OF ENGAGEMENT The game has changed significantly in 2020. Be prepared for requirements like higher credit scores, (as Mylo says, "720 is the new 620"), six months of cash reserves and more. Now is also not the time to close old credit lines, which will impact your score significantly. Applying for new credit is a bad idea right now as well. But don't let the market scare you off. There are some great deals to be had so be patient and get an expert involved that you trust.

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WHEN SHOULD YOU REFINANCE? Rates have dropped significantly.

Your home value goes up.Say goodbye to mortgage insurance.

You want a better loan. FHA to conventional = Great Idea.

You want to switch from adjustable to fixed rate.

Your credit score goes up. Better interest rates available!

You'd like a shorter term. Saves on interest amounts/rates.

You'd like to cash-out. Extra cash to invest, pay off debt, etc.

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WHEN NOT TO RE-FI You might want to consider other options if you have limited equity, are not planning to be in your home much longer, or the closing cost on a new loan would outweigh the monthly savings from refinancing. Alternatives like making extra mortgage payments can cut interest amounts and help you pay down your loan amount faster if a re-fi is not for you.

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DON'T WASTE TIME If you are seven years into a 30 year loan, make sure it counts!

Refinance adding in the time you have already spent with the loan. For instance, if you are refinancing the loan above to get better rates, re-fi into a 23-year loan instead of another 30.

Pro Tip - Points in Refi

"Interest rates are ego.

Payments are reality."

What YOUR Loan Officer Won't Tell You Yields are a percentage on the back-end of the interest rate. It is how the company makes money. The best rate for you is going to have the least amount of yield for the loan officer.

You may think it's savvy to secure a lower rate – but you’re going to have to pay for it. To off-set the loss, loan officers charge points to get you that rate. By the time you pay thousands for points, you really are only saving pennies.

Mylo's Verdict: Not worth it. "Do you want furniture or do you want to save $35?"

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Film Festivals GO

Film festivals, like everything else, are

VIRTUAL

Film Festivals & Events August 2020

looking a little different this year. While festivals like Cannes (albeit, only partially) and Telluride postpone until next year, a few brave souls are venturing into unknown digital territory.

Dallas International Film Festival Tribeca Drive-In Festival Austin Film Festival Toronto International Film Festival Locarno Film Festival

Many challenges face these intrepid

Hip Hop Film Festival

voyagers. From bandwidth to battling piracy,

Florida Film Festival

distribution rights and legal red tape, festival

Sarajevo Film Festival

organizers are scrambling to create the best

Fantasia International Film Festival

experiences possible for ticket-holders in a new era.

BlackStar Film Festival Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival American Black Film Festival

We've compiled a list of festivals, fully and

NewFilmmakers LA Monthly

partially virtual, still to come this year. The brave souls daring to join these pioneers in celebrating the resilience of the human spirit will be screening some Oscar-eyebrow-

Click here for IndieWire's for a full festival calendar!

raising feature length films, re-screenings of popular favorites, as well as award winning short films from around the globe. Many are offering free screenings, but those with tickets left are selling out fast.

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Is Your Home ...

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America sounds different in 2020. Louder.

Especially at home. Where the kids are. In the morning, alternatively running wild and hiding from their "teacher", who may or may not be be hiding from them, in the bathroom, with a glass of wine. Staring at the walls. Reminding herself that these are the days to cherish (and that they do pass!!!). And also, this bathroom is UGLY. Cue the power tools.

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Unfortunately, half-way through the year it's evident that pandemic-projects have a dark humor all their own.

Just ask Eric McClellan, host of Youtube channel @GearHeadDaily, who discovered that his floors had floors (...had floors) when he started his remodel.

So maybe history interrupted your bestPinned plans, you've #nailedit on a DIY in the worst way, or you're not sure where to start. Don't worry. We're here to help! Put down that wine, and check out these money-saving tips from the experts for how to get your home out of it's quarantine sweatpants.

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maxharvard CHECK YOUR TICKETS FOLKS! Who had the trifecta combination of VINYL, TILE AND LINOLEUM???? #wtf #diyfail #horrible #whodoesthat #lost #homeremodeling #archeology @thiswaspopularnever #gtfo #paulmitchell

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Focus On Me Interior Designer, Jacqueline Stryker, suggests even a simple act like choosing a focus wall to paint, or adding some photo frames will go a long way in creating interest. Just try not to make the same mistake as Leah, owner of The Cotton and Pine Shop (don't worry, we've done it too!).

If you need help figuring out just how much paint you'll need, save yourself a second trip to the store and use home experts, The Spruce's, Paint Calculator.

the.secondhand.home Let's all have a good laugh so we don't cry, yes?

Remember that time I ran out of paint mid wall because I thought I could paint this entire wall black with half a gallon of paint

Love So Soft Switch up your textiles! Wash or change out throw blankets and pillows, bed linens, and curtains for a different look.

Honey, Freshen Up

Adding a statement rug can make a big difference as well, even in unexpected places, like the patio. 'Tis almost the season to hygee, so why not get a head start now?

The unglamorous but essential part of being fab - CLEAN UP! Clean up your yard, organize your closets and clean your carpets. Bonus - donate any gently used items to local charities and help your neighbors!

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Get Dirty According to Psychology Today, adding one to two house plants in a room can dramatically alter the atmosphere you are working with. Green plants have long been associated with feelings of well-being and stressreduction, as well as clearing the air. Literally and figuratively. Studies show people tend to get along better in the presence of plants. So save the hair-pulling (your kids and your own) and get a ficus.

Prepare (kinda) for the Unexpected Sera sums it up nicely...this is why we do it - making memories. That and we'd like our hideout to have a bottle fridge. Just sayin'.

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oops.i.dunn.it.again Ooohhhhh the joys of DIY'n!! As I was cleaning up the tiles today, getting ready to seal, I noticed a few were loose. So guess what fun we had?! Holly over at @ourfauxfarmhouse had a perfectly timed story/post today.....as I was feeling defeated she reminded me why I do these home projects. Not only do we save money but we are also making memories while making our house our home one project at a time. Yes, it's a little frustrating having our washer and dryer sitting in our living room but all the positives sure outweigh the negatives.

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The Real Tea DR. BRANDON BROWNMIGRAINE-SLAYER

"Do you like Zootopia? ... Yeah, Zootopia is popular in my house too."

Dr. B. takes care of people.

Whether that means helping a patient heal their migraines, putting on Disney + for their kids to ease the wait, or reaching out to help the local and global community, we are

spillin' the tea on Dr. B. A native Sooner, Dr. B. became interested in upper cervical spinal care and the amazing effects on the body while studying to be a Chiropractor at Parker University in Dallas. When he found out Parker didn't offer this program, he reached out to learn under Dr. Shawn Dill and the late Dr. Andy Roberts who were offering intensives.

Dr. B. now advocates for the wellness and pain-free life of patients at his clinic, The Specific, in Richardson, TX. "What you see with me is what you get." And his social media proves it. Tik Tok dance videos, wellness seminars and community support fill up his feed.

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"I think the important thing is to Be the Light...to bring hope and help people feel like it's going to be okay." gidniK nosaJ :tiderC

DR. BRANDON BROWN

"I think the important thing is to build trust and to be the light...to bring hope and help people feel like it's going to be okay."

His wacky videos bring smiles to the faces of his followers, but also offer something more.

They offer a place where migraine-sufferers feel understood and can find hope.

located near the top of the neck malfunctions, it increases the swelling of blood vessels surrounding the brain, setting up a chain reaction that results in a migraine headache."

The National Headache Foundation also has extensive resources and research supporting the use of upper cervical care and migraine relief.

"People brought whatever they could to say thank you.

Food ... this one woman brought me a jack - o - lantern shirt in size medium. Now, I am definitely not a medium.

But I was so touched and honored by her thoughtfulness and generosity to think to bring me something like that."

At the start of quarantine, Dr. B. partnered with local businesses to raise money selling t-shirts, delivering groceries, diapers and essentials to the under-served.

Migraine-Slaying Dr. B's Tik Tok, Facebook and Instagram account are filled with hilariously relatable videos about the crazymaking conversations most have with their doctor about migraines interspersed with the inspiring success stories of his patients.

Science is on his side as well.

"A misalignment in the Upper Cervical spine (neck) can affect the function of the brain stem... When the brain stem,

His website states, "Whether it’s having energy to play with your kids or running a 10k, Dr. Brown wants you to know that there is an answer to your health issues."

A Global Cause Dr. B. is ever-evolving in finding ways to help others.

Starting with yearly trips to offer chiropractic care to the people of El Salvador, he says his favorite story is of a woman who paid him with a jack - o - lantern shirt.

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He also opened tabs at local eateries, posting on social media to support local restaurants while also feeding his community.

But once the shelter-in-place order was lifted, he knew there were people still in trouble.

Community Connection With some restrictions lifted, but cities still very much locked down, Dr. B. knew he had to do something to support his neighbors.

The following months of late spring and early summer, Dr. B. filled up his social media streams with more business highlights and offers of open tabs to feed the community, as well as virtual events. His Quarantine concert gave local musicians a chance to perform while bringing together local businesses in need of a platform to advertise and update their clientele.

He continues to educate and entertain through bite-sized videos on social media, garnering a large following on Tik Tok of people who resonate with his message. The invitations are also coming in, with new tabs open at eateries and invitations to have a meal or a scoop of ice cream on him and support local businesses. The success stories also keep rolling, inspiring messages of people experiencing migraine-free life for the first time.

Richardson's Best Kept Secret So whether you need a scoop of ice cream, a smile or a spinal adjustment, Dr. B. is there for his followers, patients and friends and we couldn't wait to tell you about this community gem. Give him a follow on social media, check out his services and be inspired to get involved in your communities as well. And as Dr. B. says ... "Be the light."

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'RONA ON THE RUN

Part I Coronavirus vs. The Housing Market

To Stay or to Go? Ms. 'Rona skulked through the

But Rona slipped up. While the

streets of the world in 2020

experts are hot on her trail,

like a silver-screen villian,

here is what she's left behind

driving people in-doors and

for home sellers:

trying to drain the life out of every town she's touched.

#1 "Home" now has a new

She's also driven quite a few

definition. Once a place of rest

sellers out of the real estate

& respite, it is now also the

market.

hub of all of our social, educational and vocational

Understandably, the

activity. As families consider

reluctance of letting strangers

if their homes are actually

parade through your home,

working for them, sellers get

unsure if they are 'Rona in

the benefit of greater demand.

disguise' not only became a reality, it became regulation.

#2. This also means prices are up and mortgage rates

But there are those that still

continue to stay low.

need to move, and with real estate sales being deemed an

#3. Closes can happen

essential service in March, the

remotely! So while we all

game is on. If there was a

know you want to see Mylo,

market shortage last year,

this is still possible from the

there seemed to be a 23% drop

safety of your laptop.

in June.

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#4. Hygiene is improving as

magicians. Endless

a standard. You now have a

innovators capable of virtual

polite way of telling the

home-closings, tele-

nose-picker to please use the

celebrations and grocery

hand sanitizer. And the

shopping battle plans that

shoe-booties. Better yet,

could put the SEALS out of

stay home. We'll send a video

work for good. I knew all that

walk-through. Thanks 'Rona.

video-game time was training.

#5. Visual appeal. Sellers got creative this year as internet usage skyrocketed. They upped the ante with curbappeal and virtual staging and interior design clean-up services to enhance listings and hide your junk.

Video walk-throughs also became a norm, with agents

Stay tuned for Part II, Pandemic-Paramour vs.

Home Buyers. If the first part was any indication, I think I know how this turns out.

Stay strong friends. And hide your snacks well.

hosting virtual open houses and private tours in-person and by drone. Jetsons, here we are.

So, while she may have hit us with some nasty surprises, if 2020 has proved anything, it's that humans are problem- solving

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Market Spotlight

MCKINNEY A Boom-Town with Heart

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amed after a signer of the Texas

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Independence,

Collin

McKinney, this little town has taken Texas by storm. After rising from the dust of it's township containing 120 donated acres in 1849, McKinney quickly became a booming agribusiness hub. And it hasn't stopped growing since.

"CELEBRATE

McKinney, once a commuter's haven at

COMMUNITY.

only 32 miles from Dallas, has all of the bustling historic charm you would want

PRESERVE HISTORY.

from a family community. It is now a destination all its' own, listed as one of the fastest growing cities in Texas and

INSPIRE THE FUTURE."

the nation several times over the last 10 years, as well as voted Money's "Best

-The Heritage Guild of Collin County

Place to Live" in 2014, The Heritage Guild of Collin County, a non-profit organization, is tasked with keeping the heart of the community alive. Lively town tours, prairie camps for kids, ghost walks and holiday home parades

mark

the

annual

calendar,

along with many pop-up events like their town Murder Mystery Dinner and famous

weekly

Farmer's

Market.

McKinney is also a popular destination for weddings, and Chestnut Square is

208,487

US $281,300

81%

The population of

The average cost to

Test score average in

McKinney, TX has grown

own a home in

McKinney, which is 64%

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McKinney, TX.

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offering 50% off venues for firstresponders through March 2021 to support the local community.

And although 2020 has put a damper on things, McKinney is still thriving in a socially distanced and precautionary manner, taking brilliant measures to keep their farmer's market open and support the 75+ local farmers and vendors who setup there.

The Guild is also supporting the community by launching a COVID campaign to support the Chestnut Square Village.

As listed on their website: "$25 helps feed our goats and chickens $50 helps keep volunteers and guests cool (or warm) $75 teaches kids a thing or two about history $100 helps keep the Trolley Tour rolling $250 help maintain one of our many gardens."

And while the local Trolley and chickens add charm to the town, the warmth of the people is why so many flock and stay. The people honor each other.Â

"Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too."

-Terry Pratchet

Guided tours memorialize local families woven into the fabric of the town and the nation, doctors, widows and WWII veterans who didn't make it home. Shop owners and vendors band together at the farmer's market, with well wishes and checking in on neighbors and friends.

Local families survive the pandemic by innovating new business ideas, like these two teenagers who decided to wash trashcans when their family fell on hard times.

And although the town is growing and learning to navigate diversity and a new way of life-after-COVID, the heart of the town remains a throbbing beacon of the spirit of true community and the idea that love, camaraderie, and good local bread will conquer all.

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THE ROSEMARY BAKERY AN INTERVIEW WITH BROOKE CARTER Credit: Kat Gillespie Life is a series of small moments, sweet snapshots pieced

Everything done by touch, with heart and feeling. Brooke

together to create a gallery of a life. And for Brooke Carter,

lived and ate with the family, off the sunshine bathed

that gallery is made of love and bread.

raspberries and orchard grown apples. Trading bread for vegetables and goat cheese. Learning about the weight of

The moments of her childhood, illuminated by summer

true community.

memories baking and foraging with the family matriarchy, inspired her to chase the light and create more authentic

So impacted was she by her time there, she now carries

moments of life. In love with bread and craving an entry

the memories on her skin. Tattoos of blackberries she

into the sacred Old World traditions, Brooke forewent the

spent time brambling for. "Here and Now", a reminder to be

usual routes of culinary schools or high-brow

mindful and present in a society that values frantic energy

apprenticeships and flew to Europe. With her stepdad by

and rabid productivity.

her side, she worked the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms program for room and board, following

She also decided to make the leap and launch an authentic

whispers of village bakery opportunities in England and

version of the "village baker" life she dreamed of. She

France. She ended up in Normandy, at a market with little

applied for the McKinney Farmer's Market in Texas, a

to go on except the name 'Boulangerie Les Co’Pains' - The

market priding itself on local vendors only. When she didn't

Bakery of Friends - and a few exchanged emails with a

hear back, she did what good neighbors do: she baked

woman named Valerie. Feeling an immediate connection

magical rosemary and sea salt shortbread cookies and

despite language barriers, Brooke said goodbye to her

hand delivered them with a new application and a plug for

stepdad, loaded her bags into the boulangerie van and

her cause. Within an hour, she got the call: she was in.

went to live and learn. Staying in an apartment above the bakery for two months, Brooke moved through the precious

Virtually every week since, Brooke gets her starters 'Fiore'

floured moments of the first hours of day, learning how to

and 'Wehr' out mid-week and begins to feed them. By

bake without machinery or weights and measurements.

Friday, the bake begins. Containing no commercial

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ingredients, Brooke's pastries are all born with this

is as fresh as possible. Her regulars know the secret of

traditional fermented process. Explaining on her Facebook

getting their favorites from Brooke: pre-order and get there

page - ..." In France, we just say that we use a levain for

early. Rosemary Bakery sells out within the first hour every

our bread rather than calling it sourdough. Which simply

single week since last year.

means we use a mix of flour, water, and time. Using this

"Something beautiful that has kind of come out

least eight hours in general for the actual dough-aids in

of the pandemic is people are turning back

digestion making it SO MUCH healthier/better for you!"

towards their towns, and their villages...In Europe you would have your village baker and

Brooke bakes nearly without resting for two days to ensure

your butcher...I think people are turning back to

that very single thing she presents at the Farmer's Market

that a little bit. And that’s what the Farmer’s Market is for."

Her passion for people and dream of being accepted by a small community feeds her every intention, but often goes against the grain.

"My business model doesn't make sense to a lot of people.

How much money can we make? [Just starting out] I was approached by an investor, who said "What do you do with leftover pastries?"

"I give them to the farmers, the local hospital, the police and firefighters. I take them to the homeless."

And he was like, "Well, that’s great and all but what can you do to make more money?" That right there is like the epitome of what American business is. I need enough to live and a little extra for travelling. And I want to make really good bread. I want to be that village baker. I want to evoke that sense of what I’ve had overseas and make that

"Flour.

Salt.

Water.

Rest assured that is all the ingredients in the bread that you buy from me."

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alive here and I think that McKinney is really open to that.

They’ve always showed up for me."

Brooke routinely closes her booth for two months a year to strap a 55-litre backpack on her back and travel. She says, " I think people want me to open a brick and mortar because they want what I make more often which is wonderful, but I love to travel and teach ... [They say] 'How can you travel like that? Take that amount of time?' ... I’m honestly okay with foregoing simple pleasures here to be able to go and see things like that. I’m not who I was 10 years ago and I’d never want to go back. I’m so impacted

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by the people I’ve met along the way, the people that have taken me in and have fed me while I worked for them. The small things like that. I shut the bakery down for 2 months.

There’s more competition now than when I started, I could lose business when I go and travel but I don’t want to be held back by the thought that somebody could come in and do something similar but it will never be the same as what I do and having that enrichment to travel and share my passion and knowledge and help people grow is enriching for me ... Markets are very fulfilling because I get to have that connection with people, it's this weekly thing of handing off these artistic creations. But I need to be able to

"TODAY WE WON’T SPEAK OF HARDSHIPS. TODAY, LET’S BASK IN THE SUNLIGHT. LET’S LEAVE FEAR AND WORRY AT THE DOOR AND WELCOME IN JOY

put a 55 litre backpack on my back and just go."

. LET’S COUNT THE THINGS WE ARE

Memories are the backbone of community, and Brooke

THANKFUL FOR, RISING IN

passionately shares hers in every floured creation: "Every single pastry on my menu has a backstory and a memory and if you come and you ask me I will tell you. It’s important for me to pass that on and I know they have memories as well or are about to create memories. Like if I give you a fnancier? And I tell you about the boulangerie in France and how we would bang them out every morning and all the bakers would have one with a cup of coffee.

And then you go home and take them to your family. And they have a cup of coffee all the sudden that becomes part of your story. There’s almost this romanticism behind it. It’s a labor of love. And I think that people that come to the market know that...I’ve found a weird community of people that travel and they will come to my booth they will get a croissant or sourdough bread and say, "This reminds me of this place that I go to ... it's a huge compliment."

McKinney Farmer's Market has developed a strategy to implement social distancing and remains open, like much

GRATITUDE.FOR WHILE THERE MAY BE MOMENTS OF DARKNESS WITHIN THE UNKNOWN, THERE IS ALSO ABUNDANT LIGHT. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME SHARE MY ART-MY PASSION-WITH YOU.THESE ARE MORE THAN JUST PASTRIES. THEY ARE A STORY. MY STORY. SOON TO BECOME PART OF YOURS. TODAY, I AM THANKFUL "

of McKinney. And you can find there, Brooke serving up stories every Sunday morning, loving the community that loves her.

Get in on the secret: pre-order your floured stories here.

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AT HOME: Ettiene Markets are created as exact replicas of Coryanne's kitchen.

CORYANNE ETTIENE: ON REAL-LIFE LIVING Shoestring traveller. Corporate mogul.

Wife & mother. Domestic joie-chaser. TV personality. Foodie. Writer. Mischief Maker. Shopkeeper. Community Champion. You can count Coryanne's lifetimes on two hands. And these are just a few.

Many will recognize her for her regular contributions to Better Homes & Gardens, Huffington Post, More Magazine, and others. Or her TV appearances proliferating DIY tips for cooking and entertaining. You may also recognize her as the shopkeeper of the enchanting Ettiene Market.

And many are familiar with her stories of wild London nights and the corporate fast lane, to her feral acclimation to domesticity.

We had the chance to chat with Coryanne on the phone and glean a few colorful details of her backstory, as well as find out what she's up to lately.

Where did your name - Coryanne - come from?

I was a product of hippies in the 70's. The nurse that delivered me was Cory and my mother wanted me to be Anne.

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The Ettiene Market is brimming with kitchen essentials & magic.

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"I’ve sat in board rooms with some of the richest people in the world negotiating hostile takeovers, but that was nothing compared to this" What was your first experience with Victoria Sponge Cake? In your Matcha Bundt Cake recipe post, you mention it’s one of your favorites.

I fought my way into domesticity tooth and nail, and I was not going to be a homemaker - no, Siree bub! But when my daughter was born I realized I had a responsibility to feed people. And there was a lady across the street who was the epitome of an English housewife. My daughter was 6-8 weeks old at the time, I was exhausted, new mom and my husband had just gone back to work. And here she shows up at my door, pregnant, toddler on her hip and she brings me a Victoria sponge cake.

To me, if you asked me, that’s the food of love. I couldn’t believe it, that somebody had taken the time and made me a cake from scratch. I just thought “I want to be you!”.

When you feed someone, you feed their soul and that's what she did for me that day. And it triggered this understanding that domesticity -cooking, cleaning your home - is an incredibly powerful thing. It took me until that moment to realize it's incredibly powerful.

Was that the recipe that inspired you to try your hand at cooking?

That was the one that made me understand the value of it. I was a fish out of water. I was a corporate woman thrust into domestic life. In England, they take domestic life seriously. It was not uncommon for me to have a friend over and at 12 o'clock be talking about what they are going to make for dinner or go over to someone’s house for 3 o’clock tea and they are just putting the finishing touches on a roast.

There was this one time I decided I was going to make a Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker box cake. I hid the box, ashamed, and hid the icing jar. I made a mess so it would look like I’d done something.

Looking back, I mean everyone can tell the difference between a box cake and a scratch cake! But it was about being inspired by the amazing women around me that just loved taking care of people and considered it an honor. It wore off on me.

So there were a series of tiny victories.

I remember the first time I made a roast chicken and actually knew what I was doing. It was the most empowering thing in the world! I mean I’ve sat in board rooms with some of the richest people in the world negotiating hostile takeovers, but that was nothing compared to this.

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So you mention living in England, and you traveled extensively when you were younger as well - when did you move back to the U.S.? And how did you find the food culture-shock from European to American food?

Let’s see, it will be 10 yrs this month is our anniversary of being back in the U.S. I left the U.S. when I was 18. And every summer at college I went somewhere, even taking a year or two off to go places. In 1997 I finished college and ended up in England.

Sort of how people commute to work here - I lived in London but I worked in Europe.

Food in the U.S. is not the same. People eat for all sorts of different reasons. Very few of them are for the enjoyment or appreciation of the food. Some of it is for entertainment, boredom, convenience, necessity - very rarely do we include food to add value to our lives. Cheap food is prolific … People don't care about the food story or that an apple doesn't taste like an apple at the grocery store. You know, if you bite into an apple, a really good, fresh apple, you never want anything else again. For whatever reason we are okay with whatever is available.

Everyone else [overseas] is focused on the food story and quality. Here it’s the best value for the most food, quantity over quality, but the rest of the world wants

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their food to taste really good. We [as a family] still shop like Europeans. We go to the grocery store everyday. We don’t meal-plan. There’s not as much food waste. We are able to just buy what we need so it's fresh and tastes good.

So during the Spring 2020 Foodpocalypse, what ingredients did you run to the store to hoard?

You know, you’re doing your own thing, and we are so used to seeing people with mounds of stuff in their trolley that I didn’t really notice anything was going on until we started seeing empty shelves.

Then I thought, “What is going on?!” We had friends bringing us toilet paper!

Like every good American, we planted a victory garden. It has died in the heat, but it was fun to think we were going to sustain ourselves! I just ate the one green pepper we got with reckless abandonment yesterday, and it was so good. I think throughout that whole thing there never seemed to be a shortage of fresh food. So we were okay. Only place where we went, “Uh, wait!” was toilet paper. And now I always have a 6 pack of toilet paper hidden away.

The squirrels ate part of the garden as well... whether we are feeding humans or animals it’s an important thing.

How has COVID affected your business?

What’s next for Ettiene Market? Can you speak a bit about the charities you are supporting and your work there?

Whether you have a business or not COVID has been a financial burden.

Money is such a tangible thing. It's needed as a commodity, but it can always be earned. There's always a way. But what cant be undone is the emotional burden of this year.

I would say, I think the trauma of having to take away a job from someone who is loyal, an excellent worker, a fantastic person, that is not something that ever feels better. For me, my staff ..and I get choked up saying it. But I have a business because I have an amazing staff.

Customers make a business, but they

wouldn't come in without an amazing staff.

Having to take a livelihood away from someone that not only deserves to have that but also a raise...We started the year with four stores and we have two now. If that's the worst that happens to us we are incredibly lucky. Even if we only have one store. We are lucky. This is the year where people are cut down at the quick. We need to support each other and emotionally be there for each other. People before profits.

That's why we will always take a return. We will not lose our emotional integrity because of a dollar.

This year was an opportunity to demonstrate that, not just for our community, but for me to know that I walk the walk that I'm talking. You don't always get an opportunity to test your commitment to an idea. It's a hard lesson but a rewarding thing to look at.

Our charity pop-up is biggest one of the year for us, but it's just not safe. I can't be accepting used goods. I can't, in good faith, bring people together in a shared space it's just not right. It's the biggest disappointments of the year.

Yes, I've lost locations and have had to let people go who are remarkable employees, but when you know there is a need but you can't provide because of health restrictions... It's not about me, our staff, or even the inability for people to give. We can't.

Your philosophy seems to center around the sensory and really diving in and touching life, really being with people.

How would you encourage people and their families who are experiencing that fast-paced unplug for the first time?

"You don't always get an opportunity to test your commitment to an idea. It's a hard lesson but a rewarding thing to look at." think about, because you don't have the time to give thought. I would say to anybody, even if you're already back to work and in the thick of it. I'm right there with you. I was going to slow down. How did I find myself here? It's uncomfortable in one way - I'm not really "American", but a poster child for American work ethic. So I'm trying to give myself a bit of grace. Assign myself 45 minutes of being bored. Being okay with feeling bored, with inactivity, with being present in a slow activity.

Recognize that there's a difference between scrolling on your phone for 45 minutes and purposefully doing something good for your soul. I am personally taking what I loved about shelter-in-place ... moments of pause and using that to fulfill even a half our a day to slow down. There's a big difference. Being present. Looking out a window reading a book, etc.

What are you reading lately?

Oh, 100% I know what you’re going through. It's unnerving, it's uncomfortable, you want to fight it. I openly struggle with my preaching of "Slow down!" with my inability to do so. I'm Type A, I work 18 hours a day, get up at 5 am and go to bed at 10 pm. I don't watch TV, I don't sit down really, unless I'm at the computer, working.

Oh, this is embarrassing! But here it is, it's going out there: The Hunger Games Prequel!

My family and I are all reading together. I am a huge Hunger Games fan; it's the society aspects. The philosophy geek in me loves the social dynamics. I can't get enough of the social setup!"

But in those moments [in quarantine], where COVID forced us to just be still, it allows you to think about things you don't

Coryanne is mailing beautiful stories, kitchen goodies and wonderment www.ettienemarket.com.

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RYE Friends, Flavor & Farms

Flavor develops best over time.

For Tanner Agar, experimenting with flavor came at the ripe age of 15 with his first professional cooking opportunity. Six countries, three languages and countless cuisines later, Tanner found himself falling for life through food and friends in a thousand ways.

In McKinney, Texas, Tanner stumbled onto an abandoned restaurant Rye - a fortuitous siren-call to the lifelong dream of owning a restaurant.

One dedicated to original, natural ingredients, modest-sized tasting plates bursting with flavor and surprise. Stories meant to be shared with friends. With the encouragement of such, he bought Rye, his friends moved to McKinney and the team etched their story into renowned award-winning history.

Highway 75 Cocktail

Voted "Most Ingenious in Dallas", "Best Cocktail in McKinney", and "3rd Best Suburban Restaurant in Dallas," among others, Rye has become more than an eatery - it's a destination.

With a reputation for the deliciously unusual, Rye's plates are reliably crowd-pleasing. Every dish is crafted with a pulse on the nuanced changes of the season for freshness and sourced almost exclusively from Texas.

Gung Ho for Tong Ho Salad

That close relationship with local farmers was a lifeline when COVID hit.

Noticing the grocery store shelves were empty, people were in need of food and farmer's had a surplus on their hands, Rye swung into action.

The day they shut down for quarantine, they put up a website and started selling meal and cocktail kits, doubling down on produce orders to make sure the community heartbeat - farmer's - stayed afloat.

Now re-opened for business at limited capacity, they continue to foster the intimacy of friends from a distance with dine-in experiences. They also serve take-out and continue to sell cocktail kits for those seeking to host their own gatherings at home.

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RYE'S GOT THE RECIPE "HWY 75" Tanner Agar, owner of Rye: "This cocktail is a variation on the classic French 75. We wanted to create a version that was perfect for spring and summer while also highlighting some of the great producers here in North Texas. Rye, Ironroot Republic Distillery, and Profound Microfarms are all just north of Dallas off Highway 75 and hence, this cocktail was born.

Enjoy responsibility and source locally."

Hwy 75 recipe 1 oz Ironroot republic gin 1/2 oz house-made lemongrass syrup 1/2 oz grapefruit juice 3 oz sparkling wine Top with floral foam and an edible flower from Profound Microfarms Floral foam 4 egg whites 1 oz house grenadine 3 oz lemon 6 oz St Germaine Add all ingredients to a whipping siphon. Charge and use according to manufacturer specifications.

If You'd Rather Sip Than Shake...

Let Rye help! Impress your taste buds and your friends (if you're willing to share) and pick up one of Rye's cocktail kits. Everything you need for a perfect sip & savor experience.

Rye is on a short hiatus to recoup and be re-inspired, but will open it's doors again on August 26th refreshed and ready to welcome guests!

You can check out the latest news on thier Instagram or order online to-go kits here.

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GRIT, GRACE & GUCCI

MEET MYLO

By Ashley Hahn Photographs by Jason Kindig

"You're going to hear me say 'we' a lot, but I'm not homeless, I'm not moving in - I'm invested."

The average person with a truly terrible customer service experience deploys the accepted cocktail of grumbles and swears and vows never to use the same vendor again.

But an exceptional few aren't satisfied with that.

Enter Mylo.

A successful color stylist and semi-pro bowler, Mylo's frustrating experience with a mortgage lender when attempting to buy a home drove him to demystify the mortgage process for himself. On the recommendation of a client, he enrolled in the Champion School of Real Estate to better understand the lingo and process of mortgages.

What happened next changed the trajectory of his life. There was a test.

And Mylo, quite unexpectedly, become a licensed mortgage broker.

Seeking a switch-up in his career life, and armed with the fresh weight of experience, Mylo took the leap and set out to rewrite the playbook of mortgage lending. Candid conversations, educating his clients and passionate advocacy are now a hallmark of mortgage lending with Mylo.

"People are okay with being stupid with you, but no one is okay with being stupid because of you."

Three years full-time into his career, Mylo is breaking monthly sales records in a time of home-sales decline.

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PROFILE

"My clients are my heroes.

It's a super brave thing that they do."

MDDM

"I was raised to believe there wasn't anything I couldn't do. But also there's always somebody bigger, better and faster. Stay humble ... I approach loans from a very different perspective. When I was a colorist, it's all chemistry and formulas, it's science, and I would try things other people wouldn't. I don't approach things from a business-ey perspective, I approach them from emotion and trust. I don't sell rates. It's about service."

Formula for New Beginnings So how does a full-time colorist transition to successful mortgage lender in virtually no-time flat?

Know Your Worth "I don’t know how I found the first company and started. The interview was

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ridiculous. I had on what I thought I was supposed to wear. Tan colored slacks and red loafers, a bag ... He said 'We offer minimum wage for 90 days to off-set your ramp-up.' I started laughing. 'I don’t even know how much minimum wage is, do you? How dare you? Is this really what you offer? ... I don’t want us to get off on the wrong foot. I’m not here because I'm not successful, I'm here because I'm transitioning. What am I going to do with minimum wage? Can I pick a charity to donate to?' He said 'Are you serious?'

'Yes.' We talked a few more minutes and I got up to leave, turned around and said, 'So, I'm hired right? You can’t be picky about who you are hiring when you are hiring minimum wage.' He was kind of shocked.

But within weeks I was one of their top producers. I still have a first check I ever got."

Success Isn't a Straight Line "I made a series of good-bad decisions that took me to company after company; I transitioned probably 8 times in 3 years.

You don’t know what you don’t know. I got recruited, which turned out to be a disaster. The problem with mortgage companies is they all lie. What you don’t know, you don’t know, and then once you know, you're like, 'Oh, I'm leaving.'

My personal life was collapsing and my business was collapsing and mortgage became my lifeline."

Grit "I transitioned through GRIT. I’m not like everybody else. What made me successful was drive, determination, necessity. There was no room for failure, I didn’t have an option. When it got close to me failing…there was a point where I was getting eviction notices on my front door. It got tight, it got tough. You get your mind right you get your life right and you get focused. Sheer will power, the grace of God and social media. I live on Facebook." Mylo credits the connections & community support through social media for buoying him through hard times.

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PROFILE

"If you’re going to transition, you have to be in the mindset."

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MDDM

On Adversity & Staying Focused "How we as minorities protect ourselves is not putting racism in the forefront, but this year more than ever I’m aware that I’m not getting the respect I deserve...It’s a weird white man’s world. It’s hard to find a hero in an environment where I’m an outsider. So I respect some, admire less and that’s probably the juxt of it. ... Why do I have to be the gay guy? Why cant I just be the amazing LO? I don’t want to be apart of segregated segmented groups that are ultimately promoting their own version of racism or victimization. Do you have money? I can help you. Do you not have money? I can’t help you. I want to help everybody and anybody. What I want is people who trust me and value me and that’s the type of business that’s sustainable and grow-able. That’s not transactional. I’m rewriting the playbook and playing the game differently. It's a slower payoff, but more sustainable. The

growth is more organic. I should be more known, more appreciated and a little more accepted. But I will trade in acceptance for awareness."

Celebrate - #icloseinGucci "Everyone can relate to busting their ass and buying yourself something nice. It’s not about the money...it's a status symbol of wealth and class. I remember the first pair of Gucci loafers I bought, it was a huge purchase, I just remember feeling like “I’ve arrived”. I’m a loyalist and monogamist by nature, so I just kept buying Gucci. I'm reward driven. It's cardio exercise. Shopping is a love language. Shopping is fitness.

Then I started thinking, 'Okay, how do I shift my brand?" So I started giving back to charities. It’s an evolution. It’s not for attention, it’s not for kudos. Do it because it’s the right thing to do."

MYLO'S TOP TIPS FOR CAREER TRANSITIONERS Mylo shares his wealth of wisdom for people reimagining their careers or starting a new one.

MINDSET "If you’re going to transition, you have to be in the mindset. The mindset has to be success driven, confidence supported, and focused.

Without all of those three things you aren’t going to make it."

SLOW DOWN "You have to find the time in the middle to breathe and slow down. You’re not going to be successful overnight, and it's not going to be now. It's going to be in 3-5 years."

GET A SUPPORT SYSTEM "Get 5 people to cheer you on. A mentor, supporter, shrink, spouse, professional.

You've got to have people who believe in you.

For me the power of social media sustains me.

People root for me. They know that I'm rooting for everybody else.

The response on Facebook is always so overwhelming. I think its sincere. I think people know that I'm sincere."

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