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Making the most of networking based on your personality type.

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5 cover story Shariah Brown is the owner of Personal Touch Cleaning Services, LLC. Like many entrepreneurs, life circumstances led her to pursue starting her own business.

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Starting Fresh … and Clean

By LYNDA HUDZICK

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t is not the kind of surprise anyone likes to get, but when Shariah Brown was informed by her longtime employer that due to a joint venture merge, she was going to be let go, it did not take her too long to take a step of faith and open a business of her own.

After doing some research into businesses that would have a low overhead cost, she decided to pursue professional cleaning and also decided that the perfect partner would be her younger sister.

“I pitched my business plan to her, and she decided to jump in with me. Our mom was an entrepreneur; she taught social graces and modeling and ran her own business.

So we thought we could give it a go together.”

Almost 15 years later, they’re still going strong.

Brown, a Harrisburg native and graduate of Harrisburg Area Community College, drew upon her sales experience from her former employment, and that, combined with her background in human services, helped get Personal Touch Cleaning Services, LLC on its feet.

Today, they have several trusted employees working with them. At first, though, the brunt of the responsibility fell to Brown and her sister.

“Originally we started doing janitorial and housekeeping,” says Brown. “At night we cleaned buildings. When you own your own company, your reputation is on the line, and there were times when you get that midnight call that [an BUSINESSWomanPA.com

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employee] can’t make it to work, but you must get the job done before the next day, so you will be the one to fill in. It doesn’t help your reputation if you can’t get the job done.”

Brown had taken another fulltime job after being let go, which happened at the same time she opened the cleaning business.

However, she soon discovered that the cleaning business was definitely more financially rewarding.

“My time was being consumed by a job where I could have made the same salary working two days a week with the cleaning business,” Brown said. “I decided I couldn’t do both.”

And so she decided to pursue the cleaning business exclusively.

It wasn’t always easy.

“Business has its challenges, but in those days, we didn’t see the challenges,” Brown said. “We were writing the book — writing down what problems we experienced and creating solutions along the way.”

Personal Touch, which is a certified construction and commercial cleaner, has since developed quite the reputation specializing in universities, retail locations, box stores, apartment buildings, estate cleaning, and even construction cleaning.

“In construction cleaning, every vertical structure must be professionally cleaned after renovations,” she said.

It is imperative that the clients she works with trust her company to do a good job, which means it is important that Brown can trust her team to work on keeping up the

excellent reputation that Personal Touch has achieved.

“Year round, we have people working with us, and that number changes based on the projects we have — but we always have [core] people with us that we trust and can rely on. Our supervisor, for example, has been with us since the very beginning. Our people are skilled, they are professionals, and they

Central Pennsylvania.

“They met me there at the building,” Brown said. “I made some suggestions and found that I had a lot of ideas I could share, and so they asked me to get involved on the board, which led to my current position as chairwoman.”

Brown said that serving as chairwoman, in addition to serving as president of Personal Touch, keeps

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Brown said that her personal goal is to ‘be as effective an individual as I can be inside of my community and inside my culture.’

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work together to get the job done right,” she said.

The time came for the Personal Touch team to move their offices, which ended up being in the same building where the African American Chamber of Commerce also had their offices. That move triggered another very important chapter in Brown’s life: her service as chairwoman of the African American Chamber of Commerce of

her quite busy.

“It’s like working two full-time jobs,” she said.

As chair of the chamber, Brown represents more than 1,000 minority entrepreneurs and corporate partners in Harrisburg and the surrounding areas. It is her goal to advocate for those individuals and help bring educational programs, personal growth, development, and networking opportunities to them.

Currently, Brown is also serving on the Governor’s Advisory Board for Diversity and Inclusion, where she works toward helping others have a better understanding of what those terms truly mean. At Gov. Wolf’s suggestion, a committee was formed to help address some of the disparity in regard to culture inside of Pennsylvania, something that she supported completely.

Brown said that her personal goal is to “be as effective an individual as I can be inside of my community and inside my culture. People need to find a way to create their own worth … when cultures come together, and you want to learn about other cultures, it’s beautiful.”

But she also said that sadly, the color that often wins when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the world of business is not a human color.

“It’s the color green — the color green often seems to win,” she said.

Today, Brown is a successful businessperson and a professional who works diligently and effectively with her local government. Yet she can look back upon that time of uncertainty, when she lost what she thought was her “forever” job and decided to take the plunge as a business owner, as a turning point in her life. It was then that she realized a few things about herself.

“I learned that I can survive outside of a job,” Brown said. “It’s really scary, and it takes a lot of faith … sometimes God takes you down that road so you can learn how resilient he made you,” she said. “It can take a while to get comfortable in that stage, but it’s so worth it.”

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Making the Most of Networking Based on Your Personality Type

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By KAREN KLEIN

hen you arrive at a networking event, do you plunge through the doorway Oprahesque, announcing, “I’m heeeeeere!” or do you stand at the doorway, survey the room, and then slowly move around the perimeter looking for a familiar face?

At the end of the event, are you energized and ready to “keep the party going” at a different venue?

Or are you mentally exhausted and ready to go home and decompress?

Being extroverted, introverted, or

somewhere in between, ambiverted, not only influences your behavior, but also how others perceive you. Extroverts might be seen as energetic, confident, and charismatic.

But that unbridled enthusiasm could also be interpreted as overbearing or brash. Introverts might be viewed as cerebral and reserved, but it could also be interpreted as being aloof or snobby.

Extroverts tend to get a lot of press because they don’t shy away from the spotlight. But introverts are getting more attention thanks to

a spate of books and blogs focusing on those more averse to being front and center, including the book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking, by Susan Cain.

“At the heart of it, introverts and extroverts respond really differently to stimulation,” Cain said in a Huffington Post article. “Introverts feel most alive and energized when they’re in environments that are less stimulating — not less intellectually stimulating, but less stuff going on.”

Networking events tend to be highly stimulating environments held in large rooms with dozens if not hundreds of people. So it makes sense that extroverted types relish these events, while introverts tend to dread them.

Regardless of personality type, people do best when they operate in sync with their natural tendencies, rather than fighting with them.

Introverts can develop tactics to make themselves comfortable in networking settings and extroverts can become more in tune with how

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Take breaks – Introverts need alone time to recharge during networking events. There are several ways to regroup: • Go outside between sessions for a five-minute walk.

• If you’re at a multiday event, go back to your hotel room between sessions or at the breaks and soak in the silence.

• Attend only the sessions that are most relevant to you.

• Give yourself permission to arrive late or leave early.

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Smile – Don’t let your naturally reserved nature be confused with being unfriendly. Make an effort so that you are approachable.

Make the other person comfortable – Diffuse any tension in the room with comments like, “Is it just me, or does this seem weird?”

This can put your more introverted colleagues at ease and opens the door to more relaxed conversation.

Seek out a variety of people to speak with – You might never discover what is going on in the mind of an introvert if you don’t ask them. Since they will be reluctant to initiate the conversation, engage them and you might discover that your complementary strengths are a great fit.

Demonstrate your other strengths – Extroverts’ vibrant personalities are on full display.

Try to weave other aspects of your personality into the conversation so you aren’t viewed as onedimensional.

Focus – People notice when you are half-listening and looking over their shoulder scanning the room. Give the person you are speaking with your full attention and gracefully excuse yourself during a natural break in the conversation.

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Are You Covered if Your Business is Interrupted?

By WENDY DEIBLER, CPCU, CIC, LUTCF

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ou’ve worked hard to build your business, and your insurance program should work hard to protect you from financial ruin. Even the smallest of claims can set your business back for weeks or months.

What if you had a fire or other devastating loss to your building?

You may feel confident that your existing insurance program will rebuild your building and replace your damaged contents, inventory, materials, etc.

But, imagine you are a retail shop and a fire destroys your business during the holiday season?

Again, you may feel confident your insurance will cover you to rebuild the building and replace your contents, but how quickly can you be back up and running?

While the insurance company will pay for the damage to the building and contents, how are you going to replace the income you anticipated earning during that busy season; or worse yet, how are you going to replace your income for an extended period of time?

Many people give careful consideration when insuring their building or business property but don’t give as much thought to the loss of business income following a devastating loss. How are you going to continue to pay your key

employees, pay the mortgage, and pay other continuing expenses?

This is why business interruption coverage, also referred to as business income coverage, should be a critical part of all business insurance programs.

Business income coverage will compensate the business for the actual loss of income suffered during the interruption of business. This coverage will begin with the date of the damage to the business and

continue until the property is rebuilt or repaired. Some commercial policies will cover your loss of income for a specified number of months/years, and others will cover loss of income based on a fixed dollar amount.

You may even suffer a loss of income when there is no damage to your business. For example, if you are a retail shop in a shopping mall and part of the shopping mall suffers a fire or covered claim and access is denied to the entire

shopping mall until the damage is repaired/replaced, you too would lose income. You will want to make sure your policy covers you for this as well.

This is commonly referred to as “contingent business interruption.”

This coverage would also be important for businesses that rely on certain suppliers. If they are unable to get their product from a supplier because the supplier suffered a fire or loss, then “contingent business

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interruption” could pay for the resulting loss of income.

Many policies will extend business income coverage even after the business is open until they resume their normal level of income stream.

This is referred to as an extended period of indemnity and can be extended for a specified number of days: 90, 120, 240, 360, or 730 days.

In addition to replacing your lost income, many policies include “extra expense coverage,” which would pay additional business expenses to keep your business running.

This would include temporary relocation costs and expenses, overtime pay to compensate employees that will work longer hours due to the relocation, and any other expenses to keep you in “business” until your business is fully restored.

It is important to know that business income coverage is only triggered when there is a “covered claim” to your business.

For example, most business-owner policies contain exclusions such as flood, earthquake, cyberattack, and many others. If your business was damaged by something that is excluded, there would be no coverage under your business-owner’s policy for damage to the building or business property, and therefore business income coverage would not be triggered.

Know your coverage.

Some policies will have a specified waiting period before loss of business income coverage will be paid.

Securing adequate coverage to repair/ replace your building and business property is essential, and so is insuring your income stream.

Discuss business interruption, extra expense, extended period of indemnity, and contingent business interruption with your agent and properly protect the business you have worked so hard to build.

• Wendy Deibler is the founder and CEO of Deibler Insurance Associates, Inc. Deibler began her independent agency in Boiling Springs, Pa., in 1997, and is now located in Carlisle, Pa. Building a long-lasting relationship with their clients is their No. 1 priority. www.deibler-insurance.com

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ore than 70% of organizational crises are predictable because they are largely created by management’s own actions or inactions. Mismanagement is the biggest cause of crises, accounting for around 27–30% of cases where smoldering issues have erupted into full-blown crises.

A business crisis is any issue, problem, or disruption triggering negative stakeholder responses that can affect your organization’s reputation, strategic business objectives, and viability. Although reputation is a “soft” concept, marketplace realities can mean a reputation is the most important asset of an organization, especially with big brands.

There are many cases of public companies losing millions, even billions, of dollars in market value due to loss of reputation resulting from an organizational crisis. Just look at the cases of Boeing, Wells Fargo bank, Facebook, Apple, and Google as recent examples. My article, “Social media is causing reputation crises to hit twice as hard,” discusses this in more detail.

Integrated Communication Monitoring of the operating environment is a key factor in issue management and crisis prevention.

This should involve monitoring of news coverage relevant to your organization, internal feedback from employees and key stakeholders, and social media, where you can tap into crucial conversations involving your customers, influencers, and others about your brand. If you

don’t have a brand as such, your organization will at least have a public reputation to maintain.

Use of social media channels like Facebook and Twitter is a valuable way to reach your wider communities and show your desire to communicate with them directly, creating positive dialogue. By developing relationships in social media, you can learn to choose the right message, source, and timing.

The worst time to start planning for a crisis is when you’re in the middle of one. Pre-crisis planning is key to successful social media crisis mitigation. However, speed should not replace overall strategy.

How Audiences Perceive Messages in a Crisis If your organization is hit by a crisis event, your stakeholders will immediately form a perception about the content of your messages in these ways:

1. Speed of communication. First impressions are lasting impressions.

The speed with which you issue your first communication can indicate how prepared your organization was to respond to the crisis, that there is a response in hand, and the appropriate action is being taken.

If people are not aware you are responding to the crisis event, then as far as they are concerned, you are not responding. Your stakeholders will lose confidence, and your management will always be attempting to catch up to the perceptions.

2. Factual content of the message. Your audience will be listening for the facts, so you should get the facts right, repeat them consistently, and ensure all credible sources share the same facts. Preparation can help to maximize the amount of information that can be assembled and passed on.

3. Trust and credibility. There are four basic elements to establishing trust and credibility through crisis communication. People will realize if these elements are faked.

All written and verbal messages during a crisis should contain these elements: • Empathy and caring. Research shows that being perceived as empathetic and caring provides greater opportunity for the message to be accepted by the receiver.

Spokespersons should acknowledge fear, pain, suffering, and uncertainty if they are genuine emotions.

• Competence and expertise.

Obviously, education, position title, and organizational roles are quick ways to indicate expertise.

Experience and demonstrated abilities in the current situation enhance the perception of competence.

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Another important step is to have established a relationship with part or all of the audience before the crisis. If that isn’t possible, nominate a third party who has the confidence of the audience and who will express their confidence in your spokesperson and/or organization.

• Honesty and openness. Convey all the relevant information. If your spokesperson is prevented from passing on certain information, then it helps to explain why, e.g., “We are still verifying the names,” or “The police have the role of providing this information.” Keep the amount of professional jargon and euphemisms to a minimum.

• Commitment and dedication. If possible, you should state up front what the objective is in the crisis and should commit to reaching that objective. Dedication is shown by sharing in the discomforts and the sacrifices being experienced in the crisis. Dedication means

management is present at the scene until the situation has been resolved.

Guidelines for Effective Crisis Communication Communication in a crisis should follow these principles: • Be open, accessible, and willing to respond as much as possible to those clamoring for information.

•B e truthful. Honesty is the best policy both from an ethical point of view and from a practical standpoint.

•B e compassionate, empathetic, courteous, and considerate. It’s not easy to do this under pressure.

•D on’t over-reassure. The objective is to convey accurate, calm concern.

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and acknowledge your audience’s distress.

• Emphasize that a process is in place to learn from the situation.

Describe the process so people will be confident you will use the knowledge to prevent or minimize the chances of a similar crisis happening again.

• Give anticipatory guidance. If you are aware of future negative outcomes, let people know what to expect: “Experts won’t know the full extent of the data leak for another 24 hours at the earliest.”

• Be regretful, not defensive. Say, “We are sorry … ,” or “We feel terrible that …” when acknowledging problems or failures. It is preferable not to use “regret,” which sounds legalistic.

• Acknowledge people’s fears. People have the right to be afraid and have a right to their fears.

• Express wishes. Say, “I wish we knew more,” or “I wish our answers were more definitive.”

• Be willing to address the “what if ” questions. These are the questions that everyone is thinking about, and they want expert answers. If you are not prepared to answer the “what if” questions, someone else will, and you will lose credibility and the opportunity to frame the discussion.

Prepare Messages in Advance One of the crucial communication tasks is the preparation of holding statements in the initial stages while waiting for more definitive information to come to hand. This task can be helped immeasurably by preparing a sizeable proportion of such statements ahead of time from a standard format.

Several versions of a statement can be prepared and adapted as required. It is surprising how much of a statement can be written, leaving only a few spaces that need to be filled in. The statements mustn’t contain any inaccuracies or speculation. They should just state the known facts and incorporate these key messages:

• “We are sorry this happened, we are extremely concerned, and we are doing everything possible to contain the effects of the crisis.”

• “Not all the relevant details are available at this time. The investigation is underway. A spokesperson will be available to comment and provide an update at [time].” This shows a willingness to provide accurate information openly and regularly.

• Supplement all actions with thirdparty support where possible.

“Experts” can support or explain the context of the crisis and your organization’s actions.

Prepare Support Ahead of Time Positive background material (for video use on the web and social media as well news media) prepared in advance may cover safety procedures, operational processes, and corporate detail.

Spokespersons should be prepared to say good things about your organization, its products or services, safety record, audits, management, and the organization’s previous record. If they don’t, nobody else will.

Persuade Senior Management to Approve Your Crisis Communication Plan My article, “How to get senior management to act on your crisis communication plan,” will help you put a case to your organization’s management to commit to the prevention and minimization of issues and crises. This will help to minimize the number of times your organization is obliged to communicate during a crisis.

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Cosmetic Dentistry is on the Rise

By BARRY SPARKS

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smile is one of the first things people notice about you.

According to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of American adults believe a good-looking smile is an important asset that attracts the opposite sex and works for advancing careers.

In a Match.com study, a person’s smile rated as the single most important attribute when someone looks at a potential date. A person’s smile outranked eyes, hair, and body.

In the past, many people felt cosmetic dentistry, which focuses on making positive changes to your teeth and smile, was something just for celebrities. Not anymore.

Adults are paying more attention to their smiles than ever, as evidenced by the rise in the popularity of cosmetic dentistry. The AACD estimates that Americans spend nearly $3 billion a year on

cosmetic dentistry.

“We have noticed a big increase in the demand for cosmetic dentistry in the past five years,” says Megan O’Neill, D.M.D., of American Dental Solutions.

Several factors are driving the popularity of cosmetic dentistry.

“More people are willing to invest in themselves,” says O’Neill.

“They realize that an appealing smile boosts their self-confidence and self-esteem. This impacts their social life as well as their work career.”

Slightly more than 50% of cosmetic dentistry patients are age 40 or older, according to the AACD. Many of them are addressing a dental concern, such as a chipped tooth, gap between teeth, discoloration, a missing tooth, or uneven teeth, that has bothered them for years.

“As patients get older, they tend to have more disposable income,” says O’Neill, who expects the demand for cosmetic dentistry to continue to

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rise. “And, there is no age limit for cosmetic dentistry.”

Six of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures are: teeth whitening, bonding, contouring, veneers, dental implants, and outlays and inlays.

Here’s a brief description of each procedure: Teeth whitening: This is the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedure. The most common reasons for teeth to get yellow or stained are using tobacco; drinking coffee, tea, cola, or red wine; not taking care of your teeth; and aging.

Dentists use a peroxide-based bleaching agent to get rid of any discoloration or stain on the enamel of teeth. The bleaching agent dentists use typically has a higher percentage of peroxide than do-ityourself kits. This allows dentists to whiten your teeth faster, sometimes five to seven shades, within an hour treatment.

The procedure, however, may require several office visits. And teeth-whitening agents only work on natural tooth enamel.

Bonding: Dentists use a toothcolored putty to fill in small holes, chips, or gaps between teeth.

Bonding can last a few years before needing to be replaced.

Contouring: This procedure is used to reshape a patient’s tooth or teeth. This is a good option for patients with crooked teeth, teeth that overlap or are different lengths, minor crowding, or teeth at undesired angles. Contouring is sometimes used in conjunction with bonding.

Veneers: Dental veneers are custom-made, ultra-thin shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. Veneers can be constructed of porcelain or resin composite materials. Porcelain

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veneers are thought to be more natural looking and are more durable.

The dentist removes about one-half millimeter of enamel from the tooth surface, which is an amount nearly equal to the thickness of the veneer to be added to the tooth surface. To achieve a proper fit, the dentist will repeatedly remove and trim the veneer as needed.

Before the veneer is bonded adhesively to your tooth, your tooth will be cleaned, polished, and roughened to allow for a strong bonding process. To properly affix the veneer to your tooth, the dentist will apply a special light to the veneer that activates chemicals in the bonding cement, causing it to cure very quickly.

Dental implants: Implants consist of an artificial tooth root (typically titanium) that is surgically implanted in the jaw, where it fuses to the bone. A crown is attached on top of the implant to serve as the actual tooth replacement. This is a

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permanent solution to tooth loss.

A dental implant should last the rest of your life. The crown that sits on top of the implant, however, may need to be eventually replaced.

This procedure typically requires a six-month recovery period before the crown can be placed and the procedure finalized.

Some patients opt to replace

their dentures with dental implants to eliminate the occasional embarrassment of denture mishaps.

It will still take several weeks to a few months for the implants to fuse to the bone, so a temporary prosthesis will be placed over the implants for a natural look and so that you can eat. The permanent crown will be placed after the

Inlays and outlays: This dental procedure is used to restore a decayed or damaged tooth to its original condition.

Inlays and outlays are made in a dental lab and are fitted and bonded to the damaged tooth.

An inlay fits within the grooves that are within the cusps of the teeth.

An outlay fits within the grooves but wraps up and over the cusps, covering more of the tooth’s surface.

Since cosmetic dentistry is considered elective and not medically necessary, dental insurance does not cover some cosmetic dentistry procedures. Patients, however, are advised to check with their dental insurance to see if the procedure is covered. Also, ask your cosmetic dentist what payment plans are available.

“Cost is the only prohibitive factor when it comes to cosmetic dentistry,” says O’Neill. “But, many procedures have become more affordable.”

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Cheating Mother Nature:

Cosmetic Enhancements and Noninvasive Body Contouring

By GINA NAPOLI

Dr. Deborah Farrell, laser and aesthetic medicine specialist, Farrell Plastic Surgery and Laser Center, said, “Dysport® and Botox® are different companies’ versions of a similar product. Both are comparable in structure: a protein derivative of botulinum toxins.”

Either of these products is injected precisely with tiny needles to smooth frown lines, crow’s feet,

and other frequent wrinkle locations.

It may take up to two weeks to see full results with Dysport® and Botox®.

It may take up to four months to see results with Kybella®, which is used to remove fat cells. It is a deoxycholic acid that solubilizes fats for intestinal absorption.

“It’s a popular treatment for double chins and removing fat deposits on other smaller areas,” Farrell said.

Fat cell removal is permanent with Kybella®. If you gain weight, the remaining fat cells may increase in size, but they won’t increase in number.

BTL Vanquish ME™ burns fat with radio frequency. Alyssa Licatese, owner of Blossom Med Spa in Lancaster, said, on average, 30% of fat cells are killed, resulting in significant loss of inches.

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nstead of aging gracefully, you can cheat Mother Nature with help from a qualified plastic surgeon or aesthetician.

Some trendier treatments are Kybella® (injectable treatment for fat); Dysport® and Botox® (injectable treatments for wrinkles); and Emsculpt® and BTL Vanquish ME™ (noninvasive fat-busters).

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Does Anyone Really Understand SPF?

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Does anyone really understand SPF? Do I actually need it, and if so, how much?

As a licensed esthetician, I can tell you that SPF, or, as I refer to it, “daylight protection,� is the No. 1 product I recommend to all my clients.

If you have skin, you need to protect it with SPF. Having discovered skin cancer on 17 of my clients in the past 13 years during facials (and referring them to their doctor), I can’t stress enough the importance of wearing sunscreen.

SPF, a.k.a., sun protection factor, is a relative measure of how long a sunscreen will protect you from ultraviolet rays of the sun. The chief cause of reddening and sunburn, UVB rays, tend to damage the epidermis, the skin’s outermost layers, where the most common and least dangerous forms of skin cancer occur. Those cancers are linked to sun accumulation over the years.

Another type of cancer, melanoma, is thought to be caused by brief, intense exposures, such as from a blistering sunburn. UVA rays penetrate deep into the dermis. Aside from the cancer concern, unprotected exposure can lead to premature aging and wrinkling.

To protect yourself, use a broadspectrum sunscreen. These protect against both UVB and UVA rays, although no sunscreen blocks 100% of UVB rays.

The best rule of thumb is this: Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30–50 if you are going to be outside for any length of time, and reapply every two hours and after swimming. For daily life, a lesser number, such as SPF 15–20, would be appropriate. We receive

UV rays through our house and car windows.

Mineral sunscreen contains zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. These ingredients reflect the sun’s rays away from the skin. These are great for people who may be sensitive to SPF, including children. They also contain no oxybenzone or octinoxate, which may be harming our marine life.

Remember, water resistant is not waterproof, and even those labeled waterproof do not necessarily meet the definition and may need to be reapplied after becoming wet.

Don’t waste your money on highnumbered SPFs like 100. You do not gain much additional protection to warrant the cost.

Everyone needs protection from UVA and UVB rays. It doesn’t matter if you are fair skinned or dark skinned: You can still burn and be at risk for skin damage to your body and face when spending time in the sun (lighter skin needs the higher number; darker skin can use the lower number).

Yes, the SPF can be in your moisturizer or makeup, but no, it does not add up. In other words, if your moisturizer has an SPF 20 and your makeup has a 20, you do not now have a 40. You have only an SPF 20.

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Another effective fat-burner is EmsculptÂŽ, which uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) technology to create 20,000 muscle contractions in an area within 30 minutes. “BTL Vanquish ME™ is best for those who need more fat reduction,â€?

Licatese said. “EmsculptŽ is best for those already physically fit and looking for definition.�

EmsculptÂŽ is the only current option for a noninvasive butt-lift.

Farrell consults daily with men and women, teens and adults who want to improve something about themselves. Though fat removal and wrinkle reduction both remain popular reasons to seek cosmetic alteration, Farrell has also fixed many gummy smiles and lifted corners of downturned mouths. “It can change your whole expression — really give you a boost of self-confidence,� Farrell said.

Most of Licatese’s BTL Vanquish ME™ clients are middle-aged women who want to improve their abdomens, although EmsculptŽ and BTL Vanquish ME™ are effective for thighs, backs, and arms.

Because the panels used in BTL Vanquish ME™ don’t come in contact with skin and have a large treatment coverage, Licatese said people of all BMIs can be treated. However, EmsculptŽ is better for someone leaner.

To make you comfortable with any procedure, Farrell explains each procedure during the consultation and while she is performing the treatment. For maximum comfort, she uses a prescription-strength numbing cream and a cold-air device.

She said, “[KybellaŽ, DysportŽ, and BotoxŽ] all take under half an hour, with little to no downtime.�

Side effects are minimal. “With KybellaŽ there may be temporary bruising or swelling, redness, hot sensations, or tingling,�

Farrell said. “With the other two treatments, you may see a red dot at the injection site, bruising, or a sagging eyelid if injected too close to a muscle or nerve. That can be fine-tuned easily.�

BTL Vanquish ME™ treatment lasts about 45 minutes and

requires a hydration level of 40% or higher. While you lie on a bed, the aesthetician moves panels over the area to be reduced. “You may feel some warmth and the occasional hotspot, but it is comfortable otherwise,� Licatese said.

With a 30-minute EmsculptŽ treatment, you may also lie comfortably in bed while paddles are moved over your skin, forcing muscle contractions. “Most say it feels weird, but not uncomfortable,� Licatese said. “You may feel slightly sore afterward, like you had gone to the gym.�

With an average of four treatments, you should see results quickly, and you will want a maintenance session every eight months.

Licatese reports some discomfort but no downtime with BTL Vanquish ME™. After four to six treatments, patients should see results after three months, although some see results immediately.

According to Licatese, as long as you maintain a reasonable diet and lifestyle, the results will last.

Not all cosmetic enhancements are rooted in vanity. Farrell cited several medical issues in which injectables have shown effectiveness in relaxing muscles in patients with cerebral palsy or recovering from a stroke. Injectable treatments can relieve a tight neck, ease TMJ conditions, relax a bladder, or curb excessive salivation and underarm sweating.

There are similar treatments you may wish to try. Microneedling is a series of small injections on the upper to mid-dermis layers.

ThermageÂŽ, a skin tightening and contouring procedure, goes a little deeper. Laser and light treatments stimulate collagen production.

Topical creams and lotions moisturize skin, and many claim to smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

The cost of your treatments will depend on how much product is applied to each area and how many areas you have treated. Be prepared to spend a few hundred dollars.

Compared to more expensive, invasive surgeries, there is minimal downtime before bouncing back to your regular routine.

The ‘New’ Retirement: Let’s Make a Plan!

By KAREN R. SHEEHE, PHR, SHRM-CP, Certified Retirement Coach

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s many women look forward to a less stressed, in-control life away from work, the next steps are not always so simple. So often we focus only on the finances of retirement, but there are many other soul-searching questions to consider: • W hat will my family’s expectations be for my time when I retire?

• How much of my social life was provided through work relationships?

• W here will I invest my time and talents?

• W here will my sense of contribution come from?

• How will I take care of myself, maintaining or improving my health, vitality, and attitude?

For many of us, this “new” retirement can cause anxiety and stress. It may be very different from our past role models.

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focused only on leisure and hobbies in their day-to-day living.

This is generally not the case for the baby boomer generation that is retiring now. Even saying the word retirement can cause angst for many. Let’s focus on “reinvention,” “re-creation,” and “reenergizing!”

Here are some statistics: • 10,000 individuals are reaching retirement age (65) daily. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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• Women, on average, live about five years longer than men. (NCHS Data Brief, Number 293, December 2017) • The majority of workers (53%) plan to work after age 65 or do not plan to retire. This is a significant change from long-held societal notions. (18th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey, June 2018) Being prepared financially has long been the sole focus of retirement planning in the past.

This, of course, is still important,

especially for many women. Single women who have been through a divorce or loss of a working spouse/ partner may need to have financial planning as a top priority to consider retirement. But remember, many people (over half) continue to work past age 65, most for income or health benefits.

Having confidence in transitioning to the next “re-created” phase of our lives may involve work, but in a totally different way. For many, identifying careers that add meaning and value at a pace that works is the goal.

A personality preference assessment can help find new career ideas that could be a great fit for this time of reinvention. Searching for that next job opportunity or even volunteer position will most likely require a resume that is fresh and speaks to our skills and achievements.

Planning for the non-financial aspects of retirement is a new way of thinking for baby boomers. With more years ahead, people want to

enjoy a more fulfilling life-after-work experience.

This is where a retirement coach can help. Assessments and oneon-one planning can help navigate through all areas of our lives, not just finances. Along with a new and updated resume, creating a health and wellness plan to stay energized during this transition will be key.

Communicating our needs to family and those we care for is a step in planning, along with finding ways to enjoy hobbies again and keep personally developed.

There are so many aspects of our lives affected by our plans to move away from work, especially as baby boomers. As many demographers label this age group as “workaholics,” finding new meaning as we leave work is perhaps more challenging but can be achieved.

As you begin to focus on making a move away from work, even if just in a different schedule, creating a plan in advance is to your advantage. Sadly, statistics also show

the growing incidents of addiction and depression. According to the CDC, men over 50 have the highest increase in suicide rates.

Certified retirement coaches can help individuals better understand their strengths and challenges through an assessment of the aspects of their life, and then work with them to create a path to this next step.

Retirement coaching provides encouragement and objective feedback while helping to develop balance in your life now and in the future. Both individual and couples can benefit from a planned roadmap waiting to be implemented with excitement and hope.

• Karen Sheehe is a career and retirement coach for Samaritan Business Consulting in Lancaster. She has a passion for helping others transition to a new career or to a new beginning in retirement.

For more information on retirement coaching, contact Karen Sheehe at ksheehe@scclanc.org.

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Feeling Better with Fibromyalgia

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By SANDRA GORDON

ibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects 1–4% of the population.

Although anyone can get it, 80–90% of fibromyalgia sufferers are women.

Read on for the inside story and what you can do to feel better fast.

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Crossed Wires Your brain has a network of neuropathways governed by chemicals, such as serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and GABA. Fibromyalgia is a disorder of central nervous system processing.

“When the flow of these chemicals gets disrupted for whatever reason, you can experience bizarre symptoms,” says Nathan Wei, MD, FACP, FACR, director of the Arthritis Treatment Center.

Symptoms of fibromyalgia are subtle and cumulative.

“Fibromyalgia is like an accident that happens in very slow motion,” says Seth Lederman, M.D. and CEO of Tonix Pharmaceuticals, which is developing a drug for the condition.

Symptoms include chronic, widespread pain; low energy; and sleep problems, such that you wake up feeling as tired as when you went to bed. You might also experience headaches, migraines, and bladder issues.

Fibromyalgia can occur alone.

But people with rheumatoid or other types of arthritis or lupus are more likely to have it. There’s no known cause, cure, or test to detect fibromyalgia.

Diagnosing fibromyalgia is a matter of ruling out other medical issues, such as thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, or lupus, which can occur by itself and mimic fibromyalgia symptoms.

The good news?

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“Most fibromyalgia patients do get better,” Wei says.

If you think you may have fibromyalgia, here’s what you can do to aid in your own recovery.

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Treatment Starts with You See the right doctor. Fibromyalgia was once something that was “all in your head.” Fortunately, that mindset is changing.

Still, for the best treatment, “find a doctor who specializes in the condition, preferably someone who has graduated from medical school in the last 15 years,” Lederman says. That doctor could be your primary care physician, a rheumatologist, or even your gynecologist.

A sign you’re at the right place: Your doctor asks you to complete the fibromyalgia impact questionnaire, a 21-question survey that’s designed to measure fibromyalgia’s symptoms and functional limitations.

Medically managing fibromyalgia takes longer than a typical 15minute appointment.

“The key thing is to have a good relationship with a doctor who really understands fibromyalgia and is interested in treating it,” Lederman says.

Treatment may include medications, such as gabapentin (Neurontin), pregabalin (Lyrica), or duloxetine (Cymbalta). These prescription drugs can help provide temporary relief by limiting the brain’s and spinal cord’s release of chemicals that communicate pain.

To assess if treatment is working, you may be asked to complete a patient global impression of change (PGIC), a seven-question survey that will ask you to gauge whether you’re feeling better or worse.

“The PGIC is the gold standard,” Lederman says.

Take back the night. It can be tough to get a good night’s sleep with fibromyalgia.

“Most fibromyalgia patients say they wake up feeling like they haven’t had the benefit of a good night’s sleep, even though they

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typically fall and stay asleep normally and don’t wake up too early,” Lederman says.

That’s because fibromyalgia can activate your brain throughout the night to nudge you out of a deep sleep. A quality-sleep deficit can make fibromyalgia pain worse.

“One feeds on the other and leads to a downward spiral,” Lederman says.

To improve the quality of your shut-eye, practice good sleep hygiene: Get up at the same time every day, and go to bed at a regular time too. Avoid caffeine, starting in the afternoon. Wind down before bed by listening to relaxing music and making your bedroom as quiet and dark as possible.

Prescription sleep aids, such as zolpidem (Ambien), aren’t recommended to treat fibromyalgia because they can be addictive if used long-term.

But a promising new nonaddictive sleep medication, Tonmya, is on the horizon that’s designed to specifically help fibromyalgia patients get more restorative sleep.

Developed by Lederman and his team, Tonmya isn’t on the market yet. But if you’re interested in participating in the clinical trial for this medication, visit www. affirmstudy.com.

Make yourself move. When your fibromyalgia flares up, you may be in too much pain or too tired to do much. But don’t take it too easy.

Research shows that regular exercise — such as swimming, cycling on a stationary bike, or using an elliptical trainer — can reduce pain, help you feel more energetic, and improve your overall quality of life.

Still, a little goes a long way.

“Start slowly,” Wei says, even on days when you feel good. “Exercise for a minute a day. After a week or two, do two minutes per day and gradually work up to 30 minutes.”

If you push yourself and do too much too soon, you can feel worse.

Try the MELT Method. With fibromyalgia, your body’s connective tissue (fascia) becomes stiff and dehydrated, which can, in turn, increase your perception of pain.

But MELT, a new self-treatment program, is designed to help.

With MELT, you’ll gently roll soft balls and rollers over your body for about 10 minutes each day to gently self-massage your body’s connective tissue.

“MELT helps reprogram your nervous system through your fascia,” says Sue Hitzmann, author of The MELT Method and its corresponding website. “It’s a way to boost your body’s natural ability to repair itself.”

Hitzmann, a craniosacral and neuromuscular therapist, developed the self-healing technique in 1998.

Today, there are 2,000 MELT instructors worldwide, many of whom are physical therapists. To find a MELT instructor who can help get you started with the homebased program, just Google “physical therapist,” “MELT,” and your location.

See a therapist. Fibromyalgia can be stressful. If you feel overwhelmed by the illness, see a therapist who practices cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This form of psychotherapy focuses on helping you think positively and redefining your beliefs about illness to help you feel more hopeful.

“Under the CBT umbrella are guided imagery, self-hypnosis, and practical strategies, such as using a planner, because many patients with fibromyalgia have trouble remembering things,” Wei says.

Stop smoking. People with fibromyalgia who smoke feel the pain of the condition more intensely, according to a study in Mediators of Inflammation. Better fibromyalgia control is yet another reason to quit smoking.

For help with kicking the habit, call 800.QUIT.NOW. The national quit line is staffed by trained tobaccocessation specialists.

Overall, the process of getting better with fibromyalgia can take time, so be patient.

“It’s a complicated disease,” Wei says. “But don’t give up. Keep working at it and you’ll gradually get back on track.”

Get Grilling with Fresh Ingredients Grilling season provides ample opportunities to put flavorful fare on the table, but it doesn’t have to be a lengthy cooking process. By planning ahead, having the right equipment on-hand, and using ready-to-go ingredients, home cooks can quickly put family meals together.

With an option like Smithfield Marinated Fresh Pork, which is perfectly seasoned and ready to throw on the grill, you can have a delicious meal ready in 30 minutes or less. Available in a variety of flavors and quality cuts, it’s ideal for grilling, roasting, or sautéing any night of the week. To get ready for your next grilling occasion, try something new like grilled Pork Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce or Grilled Pork and Potato Planks.

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Grilled Pork Kebabs with Tzatziki Sauce Prep time: 25 minutes • Cook time: 10 minutes • Serves: 6 • 1 Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb pork loin filet, cut into 1 1/4-inch cubes • 3 small zucchini squash, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices • 2 large red bell peppers, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces • 1 large red onion, cut into 1 1/4-inch wedges • bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes • olive oil • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 1/2 cups whole milk Greek yogurt • 1/2 lemon juice • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill weed • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt • freshly ground black pepper • chopped fresh parsley

Grilled Pork and Potato Planks Prep time: 5 minutes • Cook time: 22 minutes • Serves: 4 • Nonstick cooking spray • 2 Smithfield Roasted Garlic and Cracked Black Pepper Pork Tenderloins • 2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch-thick slices • 2 tablespoons canola oil • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat or regular sharp cheddar cheese • 1/2 cup sour cream • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions

Heat grill to 375 F. Alternately thread fresh pork cubes, zucchini, peppers, and onions onto bamboo skewers. Brush kebabs lightly with olive oil.

In food processor, process cucumbers and garlic until finely chopped. Drain liquid from cucumbers. Stir cucumbers with yogurt, lemon juice, dill, sea salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Grill fresh pork skewers approximately 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until char marks form and pork is cooked through.

Garnish skewers with parsley and serve with tzatziki sauce for dipping.

Top potatoes with cheese, sour cream, and onions. Serve with tenderloins cut into 1/4-inch thick slices.

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Heat charcoal or gas grill to medium; spray grates with nonstick cooking spray. Grill tenderloins until internal temperature reaches 150 F, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes.

Brush both sides of potato slices with oil; grill 15-20 minutes until just tender, turning occasionally. Remove potatoes and pork from grill.

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She is responsible for researching, planning, and managing client programs. She previously worked as the director of marketing for Fairway Architectural Railing Solutions.

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Renee Kolacek, SHRM-CP, joins the staff of HR

Resolutions as a human resource manager. Kolacek has worked in various industries for several years. She joins the HR Resolutions team now so that she can continue to share her skills, abilities, and knowledge.

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5th Wednesday Networking Lunch 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Held ONLY 5th Wednesdays of the year Rotating location – West Shore Area Wicked Kitchen 30 S. Main St., Mechanicsburg Mitzi Jones mhjsunshine@aol.com American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) Camelot Chapter 6 p.m.

3rd Monday of the month The Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center, Camp Hill Marianne Troy, President 717.802.5622 mariannetroy@gmail.com www.abwa.org/chapter/camelot-chapter Lancaster Area Express Network 7:15 – 9 a.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month Lancaster Country Club 1466 New Holland Pike, Lancaster Amy Winslow-Weiss www.laen-abwa.org Lebanon Valley Chapter 6 p.m.

4th Wednesday of the month Hebron Fire Hall 701 E. Walnut St., Lebanon Penny Donmoyer 717.383.6969 www.abwalebanonpa.com

Penn Square Chapter 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

1st Thursday of the month Hamilton Club 106 E. Orange St., Lancaster Laurie Bodisch, President 717.571.8567 abwapennsquare@gmail.com www.abwapennsquare.org

Insurance Professionals of Lancaster County (IPLC) 5:45 p.m.

3rd Tuesday of the month, Sept. – May Heritage Hotel 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster Krista Reed, Treasurer kristamariereed@gmail.com www.internationalinsuranceprofessionals.org

Yellow Breeches Chapter 6 p.m.

4th Wednesday of the month Comfort Suites 10 S. Hanover St., Carlisle Kerina DeMeester kerina1011@gmail.com

International Association of Administrative Professionals Capital Region of Pennsylvania LAN Meeting locations vary Pam Newbaum, CAP-OM, LAN Director 717.782.5787 pneubaum@pinnaclehealth.org www.iaap-harrisburg-pa.org

Central PA Association for Female Executives (CPAFE) 1st Wednesday of each month Refer to website for the meeting location Lori Zimmerman, President 717.648.0766 www.cpafe.org

Pennsylvania Public Relations Society 5:30 p.m.

Last Thursday of the month Larissa Bedrick, President pprshbg@gmail.com www.pprs-hbg.org

Executive Women International Harrisburg Chapter 5:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday of the month Rotating location Julie Young 717.713.7255 www.ewiharrisburg.org

Shippensburg Women’s Area Networking (SWAN) Noon 1st Wednesday of the month Rotating location Lisa Mack, President shipswan@yahoo.com www.facebook.com/shipswan

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Women’s Capital Area Networking (WeCAN) 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

3rd Wednesday of the month Radisson Hotel 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill Abeer Allen, President info@wecanconnect.org www.wecanconnect.org Women’s Network of York 11:30 a.m.

3rd Tuesday of the month Out Door Country Club 1157 Detwiler Drive, York Laura Combs, President laura.combs@integritybankonline.com www.facebook.com/wnyork

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