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Charlotte Tilbury Make-up Artist and Entrepreneur

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ritish Make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury is one of the most regarded and influential practitioners of her generation. Revered for making women look sexy, beautiful and glamorous in an accessible and modern way, Charlotte is a firm advocate of the philosophy that any woman can enhance her beauty through the utilization of make-up and understand its power from a very early age.

Widely acknowledged for her compelling take on femininity and consummate eye for color, Charlotte began her career in the early 1990s when the supermodel culture prevailed. Her signature look is born out of this period. However, it was not until the late 90’s that she was catapulted to the top of her profession, when she forged strong creative alliances with photographers Mert & Marcus and stylist Katie Grand that continue today. The innovational make-up looks that she executed for acclaimed campaigns such as Louis Vuitton and Giorgio Armani at the beginning of the new millennium as well as legendary shoots for Pop Magazine resolutely established her as a doyenne in her chosen field. This led to Charlotte being perceived by many a beauty editor as being one of the pioneers to bring glamour back into fashion after the fallout from the post-grunge era. It was this recognition that caught the eye of Helena Rubenstein. Charlotte was brought on board from 2003 to 2006 as Creative Director of Make-up. She capitalized on the brand’s rich heritage and propelled it into the 21st century.

Charlotte furthermore conceived a sellout range of make-up in collaboration with MAC Cosmetics and Alexander McQueen.

She also produced a line of triumphant

lipsticks for Armani. In 2007, Charlotte was approached by John Frieda to create a cosmetics brand that was then just a concept on a piece of paper. In record time, she devised 76 products that were named Myface and were on counter in the Fall of 2008.

The collection continues to be widely feted by the beauty press, consumers and celebrities alike largely due to the superior formulas and universal appeal of the color palettes.

A firm fixture on the International Collections’ circuit, Charlotte has worked on up to an astounding 42 shows in one season. She is celebrated with creating the runway makeup looks for Donna Karan, Prada, Lanvin, MIU MIU, Givenchy, Calvin Klein, Chloe, Loewe and Louis Vuitton amongst countless others. She is also the only make-up artist to be featured on Style.com’s ‘Virtual Front Row’ whereby her avatar and diaries were showcased alongside other fashion luminaries such as Michael Kors and Vera Wang during the AW09 Prêt-a-Porter shows.

Charlotte’s work regularly graces the pages of British, French, US and Italian Vogue as well as other esteemed fashion titles including W Magazine and Vanity Fair. Her irresistible approach to make-up also keeps her much in demand with luxury fashion companies such as Burberry, Michael Kors and Stella McCartney who regularly enlist her expertise to help visualize their campaigns. Charlotte is also a long-term collaborator with photographers Mario Testino and Mert & Marcus, amongst others, as well as the stylists Carine Roitfeld, Marie-Amelie Sauve, Alex White and Lucinda Chambers.

In addition to being honored with the title “International Make-up Artist of the Year” by Procter and Gamble in 2003, Char-

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lotte has also been endowed with the British Fashion Council’s “Creator of the Year” award in 2005 and in 2008 was given an accolade by MAC Cosmetics for “Lifetime Achievement in the Fashion and Beauty Industry.” In 2012 Marie Claire presented Charlotte with the Prix d’Excellence de la Mode for the runway makeup look that she created for Chloe during the time that Hannah MacGibbon was Creative Director for the label. In the Fall of last year, Charlotte launched her eponymous make-up line in the UK which was heralded as a “Makeup Revolution” by the British Sunday Times which predicted that she would be “transforming the face of the nation.” Available exclusively in Selfridges, Charlotte’s products top the Store’s Best Seller list every week. The U.S. launch occurred in September of 2018.

Charlotte remembers her first connection with make-up, at the tender age of six. “I was fascinated by the effect one woman could have on entering a room, how people could be drawn to her instantly all because of her style and her beauty. I was always wondering what her secret was.”

When she was 11 years old, she met the renowned make-up artist Mary Greenwell, in Formentera where she grew up, and was inspired by the Vogue covers she had worked on.

She started to study the make-up in magazines, closely examining the models’ faces to work out how they could look so beautiful.

Her first personal encounter with make-up, aged 13, was to change her life: “I discovered make- up at boarding school in England, and when I returned to Ibiza in the holidays, I saw what a radical effect it could have on those around me. Just by wearing a little mascara and some bronzer, people reacted differently towards me. Everyone, aged from 10 to 70, told me that I looked gorgeous and that I had really changed or grown up, but they could not work out what the difference was, they changed their reaction to me and I became instantly more popular. You cannot radically change that much in three months - It was the power of make-up. I have blonde eyelashes.

Wearing mascara and eyeliner framed my eyes, changed their shape and enhanced their color,

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thus bringing out and emphasizing all the other features on my face, adding definition where there was none before. The application of bronzer strengthened my bone structure and added a new radiance to my skin. That reaction changed my life.”

It was at this stage that Charlotte really began to comprehend the sheer power of make-up. “It gave those who wore it a supreme confidence, an ability to attract and achieve whatever they wanted from life, whether that was a boyfriend, or a new job, or just a new sense of popularity.”

Having understood the compelling effectiveness of make-up, Charlotte was hellbent on forging a career in cosmetics and studied at the Glauca Rossi School of make-up in London before assisting Mary Greenwell on shoots and shows in London, Paris and Milan. Mary Greenwell remembers her: “My first impression of Charlotte was of this beautiful, wild creature with this incredible determination and sense of herself.”

Charlotte has capitalized on the glamour of the early 1990s, utilizing the technology of today’s make-up to create her own signature look. She is inspired by artists such as Picasso, Miro, Dali, Klimt, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, and the work of her father, the painter Lance Tilbury. Thanks to her work for Vogue and other magazines, as well as fashion-shows and high-profile advertising campaigns for the world’s top designers, she has become famous for making women look sexy, beautiful and glamorous in a modern and accessible way.

As well as enhancing the beauty of some of the most gorgeous women in the world, she can deliver a flawless complexion on anyone she works with, from young models with concerns about spots to older iconic pop and film stars. She firmly believes that you can always make skin look gorgeous if you have the right products. Charlotte’s flamboyant personality, loyalty and approachable demeanor make her much-loved and oft-requested in an industry known for its sometimes fickle nature. www.charlottetilbury.com

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t is always an honor to feature empowering women from diverse backgrounds in our magazine. We may not always agree with each other’s beliefs, lifestyles or political views, but it is important to share everyone’s story, so we can find ways to learn from them and hopefully become inspired and empowered by what they have achieved. Women are being recognized as power figures, using their voices to speak out and make a difference. In every walk of life, regardless of industry or profession, women must be in the forefront, becoming positive role models for future generations.

In this issue I had the pleasure to interview Actress, Singer, Television Personality, Author, Host and Entrepreneur Heather Dubrow, who is featured on our cover. Talk about vivacious and fun! What an interesting life she has. Heather is not afraid to speak her mind and makes it very clear that while her life is extremely busy with her career, being a mother and wife always comes first.

Another P.O.W.E.R.-ful woman showcased in this issue is TV and radio talk show host Laura Ingraham.

She is a breast cancer survivor and shares that the experience has

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made her more focused on her three adopted children, family and friends.

We have also featured Makeup artist and Entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury who is revered for making women feel sexy, beautiful and glamourous. Tilbury is a firm advocate of the philosophy that any woman can enhance her beauty through the utilization of make-up. One of our Rising Stars, Carlita Randall is a Counselor who has overcome many obstacles in her life including the birth of a premature daughter and a husband with a disability.

Through her journey she learned steps to increase her success in her career and how to maintain healthy relationships.

From well-known names to everyday hard-working successful women, what makes them unique is that they all have a different story to share about their journey to success. Their common denominator?

Family comes first! Even though all of us come from different backgrounds, there is more that brings us together than separates us. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that.

The women we highlight in our magazine have worked hard to achieve their success and should be acknowledged for their talents, contributions and tenacity. We are women of P.O.W.E.R. and it is our mission to mentor, inspire and empower each other to be the best we can be.

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aura Ingraham is the host of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) The Ingraham Angle (weeknights 10PM/ET). She joined the network in 2007 as a contributor.

As the host of The Ingraham Angle, Laura aims to cut through the Washington chatter to speak directly with unexpected voices and the actual people who are impacted by the news of the day. Each night, she challenges the decision makers to focus on everyday hard-working Americans who serve as the backbone of the nation. The program also highlights the importance of faith in our nation and reveals stories that showcase the American spirit.

In addition to her role at FNC, Laura is the host of her radio program, The Laura Ingraham Show, where she is the most-listened-to woman in political talk radio on hundreds of stations nationwide. She is also the founder of LifeZette, a political and cultural website, where she serves as editor, without serving a day-to-day operational role.

Prior to joining the network, Laura served as a litigator and as a Supreme Court law clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas. She is also the author of the New York Times bestsellers “The Hillary Trap,” “Shut Up & Sing,” “Power to the People,” and “The Obama Diaries,” among others.

Laura graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia School Of Law.

Laura Ingraham Host FOX News Channel’s How did you get started in your field/industry?

In 1995 when I was a young litigator at a large DC law firm, I started writing freelance op-eds about the Clinton Administration. Suddenly, TV producers started inviting me to appear on panel shows. I thought, “This is better than keeping track of billable hours.” By 1996, I had been hired by both MSNBC and CBS as a contributor. Soon after, I became a regular on morning drive’s “Imus in the Morning,” where I officially caught the radio bug.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you’ve faced in your career?

When I started out, there weren’t a lot of female conservatives in the media, so I didn’t have a clear roadmap of how to advance my career.

Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

To my detriment, I didn’t really have a mentor in TV. My philosophical and political mentors were Ronald Reagan and Patrick Buchanan.

October is breast cancer awareness month. As a breast cancer survivor, how has this experience affected you and changed your life?

As cliché as it sounds, I am more aware of the fleeting nature of time and material things. My family and friends, my faith… moments with the people I love… I’m more focused on the important stuff. As often as I can, I spend time in nature.

As a supporter of many charities, could you tell us about a few of the charities that are near and dear to your heart?

Food for the Poor is a highly effective and compassionate group of people who assist those most in need in Latin America and Haiti. The trip I did a few years ago with them to Guatemalan orphanages and feeding centers with my daughter was awe-inspiring. Little Sisters of the Poor is an order of nuns whose vocation is taking care of the indigent elderly—you’ve never seen a for-profit convalescent

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home as clean, loving and peaceful as those that the Little Sisters run across the U.S. As a single mother of three children, how do you juggle work and family life?

I do my best and am blessed to have the means to hire supplemental childcare. My children have grown up in an unconventional home and have adapted well to mom’s unusual schedule and line of work.

What advice could you offer to other single women who are considering adopting a child?

If you feel called to do this, go into the process with eyes wide open. You are about to embark on the most important journey of your life by bringing another human being into your home to raise as your own. Adoption is rarely an easy process, and is instead one with many ups, downs, detours and disappointments.

If you’re ready for that, then by all means, dive right in. It’s the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done—nothing comes close.

Congratulations on the oneyear anniversary of “The Ingraham Angle” on the Fox News Channel. Your show is ranked among the top highest-rated cable news programs month after month, and just marked its top-rated month since its launch in October 2017. Why do you think the show is so successful?

Hosting a three-hour syndicated radio show for 17 years and appearing as a regular for 15 years gave me an instant comfort with the material and the audience. But no show’s success is possible without a committed, fun, talented team behind the camera— and at Fox I’m lucky enough to have that.

As a country divided by politics, how can we learn to agree to disagree and treat each other in a respectful manner while still maintaining our political stance?

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The country has been filled with acrimony since our Founding — from the Civil War, duels, slanderous personal invective dating back to the 1800s, civil rights struggles, nasty no-nukes protests, to the anti-war sit-ins. Today it’s all amplified because of cell phone cameras and social media. Most Americans just want to live in peace and to be able to make a decent living for their families. The loud crowd are the perpetual malcontents who would rather shout than debate. We all should try to take down the temperature a bit.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

How does a woman project strength and toughness, and inspire professional excellence without coming off as b*tchy?

That’s a tough one. Men have an easier time being demanding without offending.

You are a television host, radio host, best-selling author, Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder of a website, a former white-collar defense attorney and Supreme Court law clerk, a cancer survivor, passionate supporter of our troops, and advocate for domestic and international adoption. What is next for Laura Ingraham? Do you have some specific goals in mind?

I’m not really worried about what’s next professionally. Instead, I want to work on being a better mother, a better sister, a better aunt and a better friend.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

I have an irreverent sense of humor. www.lauraingraham.com

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Meet the glamorous and talented Heather Dubrow.

She’s memorable for her roles in “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” and “That’s Life,” among others. She also has a book, “The Dubrow Diet,” co-written with her husband, on how to lose weight and feel ageless.

Sara Anne’s Suggested Trends TV Trends, Decor Trends, & the ‘Power Suit’ comeback

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Dr. Leona W. Ayers | Leslie Ann Burleson Women of the Month Industry Leaders Rising Stars

In the Limelight Charlotte Tilbury, Makeup Artist & Entrepreneur

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Marcia Jeter

Founder, Owner, President Princess Sweets, LLC

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arcia Jeter is the Founder, Owner and President of a family-owned and operated event planning business called Princess Sweets, LLC. They specialize in providing full scale party favors including candy bars, dessert bars and ice cream bars for weddings, bridal showers, baby showers and candy buffets.

The company was created to satisfy a universal sweet tooth and provide a variety of merchandise. Princess Sweets are available to take orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. She is also the owner of My Little Princess, LLC, Your Little Prince, Empire Deals, Royal Empire and My Little Prince & Princess. Marcia is responsible for overseeing wholesale and retail operations and for opening new locations. After starting out with one kiosk at the Menlo Park Mall in Edison, within in its first year, her business has expanded to 11 locations in New Jersey and will be going international. It is Marcia’s goal to have her shop in every mall. They recently had their Grand Opening in the Woodbridge Center Mall.

Ms. Jeter is an avid supporter of the Make a Wish Foundation. She also supports Breast Cancer Awareness, the Alzheimer’s Association, Diabetes

Association and Rebuilding Warriors. In her spare time she enjoys attending her local church, bowling, shopping, vacations and travel.

Previously, Marcia served for 22 years as a Legal Assistant. She graduated from the Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School in 1986 and completed Event Planning and Wedding Planning courses through the New York Institute of Art & Design in 2016.

Marcia is affiliated with the NAPW, NJAWBO, NAWBO, AACCNJ and the NAACP. She is also a member of the Edison Chamber of Commerce, the Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce, Paramus Chamber of Commerce and the Somerset County Business Partnership. www.princess-sweets.com

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Kim Gravel

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im Gravel is a veteran television host, entrepreneur, public speaker and leader, but most of all she has a passion for people and hearing their stories. Kim is regularly seen on “The Steve Harvey Show” and “Headline News Network” as a recurring contributor, was featured on the SiriusXM Radio show “Dirty Pop” with Lance Bass in the weekly advice column segment “Gravel Mail” and starred in the hit weekly docu-series “Kim of Queens” on the Lifetime Network.

For Kim’s newest venture, she partnered with television and on-line retail giant QVC to launch the Belle By Kim Gravel™ apparel line in Fall 2016, and the Belle Beauty™ Cosmetic line in Summer 2017.

In 1991, at the age of 19, Kim became one of the youngest Miss Georgia’s in the state pageant’s history. She went on to represent her home state in the renowned Miss America pageant and thus was asked to serve as US Goodwill Ambassador to Japan. Combining her expert skills of communication and leadership, Kim is also a certified Life Coach. Her compassionate yet straight forward “Dr. Phil-esqe” style keeps her in high demand as a Life Coach, mentor, advisor and consultant. Kim is a sought-after keynote speaker, specializing in the areas of women’s empowerment, inspirational motivation, and beauty and image perception. She also hosts her own sold-out women’s conferences annually in Atlanta.

Kim lives in metro Atlanta with husband Travis and her two young boys, Beau and Blanton.

How did you get started in your field/industry?

It started when I lived in Japan as a goodwill ambassador. I fell in love with skincare and cosmetics. Coupled with my love for people, it was a perfect fit.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

Fighting doubt and time management. Doubt kills more dreams than failures ever could. I’ve had to learn to not waste time thinking about how it can happen and just work making it happen.

Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

My mom has been my biggest influencer, not so much from a business perspective, but as a mentor through her character and her integrity. Integrity is a huge part of being successful.

From Miss Georgia to Goodwill Ambassador to Japan to Life Coach and entrepreneur, you are

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the definition of the word multi-talented. How do you juggle it all?

By the grace of God! Seriously if you have a dream and you trust God to lead you, nothing is impossible.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Doubt! You must at the depths of your soul believe in your call. Believe in your talent. Believe you can achieve it.

What advice would you give to women starting their own business?

Let your passion be your motivator. Don’t pursue money or success. Pursue your passion and don’t give up.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people

should know about you or remember you by.

I prayed as a young teenager that God would let me see people as he sees them. So, I hope when I’m gone people will say she loved people unconditionally.

What beauty and fashion tips can you give to professional women?

Rest, eat well and try to exercise daily. I travel all the time and a challenge for me is to keep my stamina up. Put yourself first and then you can be there for everyone else.

What’s next for you?

We recently launched Belle Beauty at QVC so I’m focused on growing that business. My ultimate goal is to have a daytime talk show.

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r. Leona W. Ayers, M.D. is currently an Academy Professor of the Emeritus Academy at The Ohio State University in the Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, in Columbus, Ohio. She stepped down from her full tenured Professorship to join the Emeritus Academy in 2015. She holds a Certificate of Qualification from the American Board of Pathology in Clinical and Anatomical Pathology and has special expertise in infectious diseases pathology and research interests in HIV/ AIDS related malignancies. Dr. Ayers taught Pathology to medical students, pathology interns and residents, and medical technology students. While part of the Graduate School faculty, she directed 26 graduate and professional students.

In addition to being an esteemed member of the medical staff of the Wexner Medical Center, Dr. Ayers is part of the consulting medical staff at The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Center where she has held various directorships and practiced pathology in the areas of Clinical Pathology, Medical Microbiology and Infection Control. She currently holds medical staff privilege as a “Physician Scholar.� She is a member of The Ohio State Univer-

international meetings and workshops, presented or published with colleagues 226 abstracts/posters at national and international meetings, 110 peer-reviewed Journal articles and 14 book chapters.

She has held memberships and served on the College of American Pathologist, American Association of Clinical Pathologists, International Society Biological and Environmental Repositories and the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.

After obtaining her B.S. in Zoology in 1962 from Duke University, Dr. Ayers graduated with a M.D., with Honors, from Duke University School of Medicine in 1967. She has been inducted into the Duke University School of Medicine Half Century Club.

How did you get started in your field/ industry? sity Comprehensive Cancer Center and Duke University accepted me into the has been honored as an Outstanding second year of the medical class of 1967 Microbiologist in 1982, awarded the as a transfer from the Duke Graduate Earline Kutscher Memorial Lectureship School. At that time there were very in 1991, selected as Foundation Lecturer few women in medical schools, so Duke for the National Foundation for Microaccepting me was the critical opportunity biology Lectures Program for 1998-2000 for which I am very grateful. and was elected to the OSU Emeritus What do you think are some of the Academy in 2014. challenges that women of today face?

Dr. Ayers has been funded by NaIn any profession you are a professiontional Cancer Institute grants for the al, not a woman or a man. Your success last 24 years. These grants were given to or failure should come from what you support her research interests and HIV/ can accomplish professionally and not AIDS related cancer diagnosis capacity your gender. Behavior must be profesbuilding in the U.S., sub-Saharan Africa sional with no exceptions in the workand India. As a Principle Investigator place. Do not fall victim to the power of the NCI MR AIDS and Cancer and politics of all workplaces!

Specimen Resource, she organized and What advice would you give to women implemented the Sub-Saharan Africa starting out in your industry?

Lymphoma Consortium with pathologist This is an industry I would not recomparticipants from East Africa, West Afri- mend unless you have a deep and abiding ca, South Africa and Europe. Dr. Ayers love for humankind as well as the emoserved as a leader in the first workshop in tional stability and intellectual curiosity India on Research Methodologies for the and drive to keep you going when times study of HIV/AIDS associated malignan- get tough. Healthcare including patient cies. Throughout her outstanding career care at any level is not an industry for the she has been an invited speaker for 256 weak or faint of heart. presentations at regional, national and pathology.osu.edu/ext/faculty/ayers.html

Academy Professor of the Emeritus Academy Ohio State University, Department of Pathology

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Lynette Monzo

Service Director Bay Air Systems Inc.

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ynette Monzo is a Service Director with Bay Air Systems Inc., an HVAC systems contracting company based in Concord, California.

Bay Air Systems Inc. has been a leading full-service HVAC Contractor since 1981, offering a wide range of services covering heating, ventilation and air-conditioning needs. They specialize in commercial and industrial projects.

Their services include preventive maintenance, design build projects, service and repair, energy management systems, test and balance, and installation.

Lynette has 5 years experience and is responsible for overseeing the entire service department. This includes running their energy management systems team, being accountable for new business development and ensuring best practice regarding customer relations.

Born on October 21, 1975, in her spare time Lynette enjoys genealogy and family activities. www.bayairsystems.com

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eslie Ann Burleson has been teaching at Wayne County Community College for 18 years. Currently, she is an Adjunct instructor teaching mathematics and science. She is qualified to teach Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science.

Previously, Leslie taught in the Detroit Public Schools as a Science teacher and instructed in Biology at the University of Michigan, Schoolcraft College, Henry Ford Community College, and Macomb Community College. She served as Chair of the Science Department at Wayne State College. She has also worked in a research laboratory since 1981, where she acquired techniques in molecular biology and recombinant DNA work.

Leslie received her B.S. in both Biophysics and in Chemistry from Wayne State University in 1983. She earned a M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a M.S. in Mathematics Education from Wayne State University in 1995.

Among her many honors, Leslie has been included in the “Who’s Who Among American Teachers” and the “Who’s Who Among American Researchers.” She is the Vice President of the Michigan Educator’s Council, a member of the National Science Teachers of America, the Michigan Earth Science Teachers of America, National Science Foundation, The American Chemical Society, and the Michigan Department of Education.

In her spare time, Leslie enjoys swimming and boating.

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here I was, in a circle with my friends at a wedding belting out the lyrics to Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” at the top of my lungs. A sense of empowerment seemed to permeate the room while the song played and I found myself recalling various life struggles I had been through. All the while I sang out as if I was proclaiming to the world (ok, just myself and those next to me on the dance floor) that I will “never crumble or lay down and die and I will survive!” I could feel the endorphins flooding my brain as the song ended and wondered what it was about that song that gets even the non-dancers to the dance floor? The answer is positive psychology. Positive psychology enables people to cultivate strength and resiliency by focusing on our strengths instead of our weaknesses. The reduction of negative symptoms is simply not enough. We must also increase our positive emotions and behaviors to prevent and treat both mental health and physiological disorders.

Let’s be clear this is not just happy talk. Positive psychology is more of a balanced approach to other types of therapy often focused on negative feelings, pain, and pathology. For example, business leaders that balance criticism with praise during evaluations tend to nurture the growth of their employees. It is this yin and yang effect that provides the necessary balance for personal growth as well. Martin Seligman, considered the father of positive psychology, declared in his 1998 inauguration speech to the American Psychological Association that the psychology profession was “only half baked” due to the profession having only focused on pain and weakness with no attention given to a person’s strengths and abilities (Harvard Mental Health Letter, 2008). The positive psychology process consists of exercises such as: identifying your signature strengths and using them every day, identifying three good things that happened each day and why they happened, and expressing gratitude to someone else. Many practitioners including myself have helped clients make the shift to positive techniques by replacing nighttime thoughts of personal failures with a mental montage of what went right today, making an “I did it” list instead of a to-do list, challenging irrational thoughts and keeping a gratitude journal.

These tools are helpful for managing daily stress levels and balancing brain chemistry. Stress is the silent killer. Due to the havoc stress wreaks on our bodies our autonomic nervous system goes into overdrive and therefore we are not necessarily aware of the effect the stress is having on us until it’s too late.

When we experience negative emotions, our corresponding mood sends negative feedback to the brain and in turn the body reacts with the what’s known as the stress response, or the fight or flight response.

Positive psychology is designed to improve overall happiness and avoid the stress response by focusing the mind on positive emotions associated with the person’s strengths and utilizing tools such as learned optimism, flow (a focused mental state), and engagement in socialization to balance our emotions, thoughts, and character traits. Interestingly, positive thought

patterns such as those emphasized with positive psychology have been associated with our ability to protect against illness, manage our mental health, and protect against premature death (Kabat-Zinn, 2013). Self-efficacy or the belief that one can control their own outcomes has been cited as a strong predictor of positive health outcomes. The stronger we think we are, the stronger we become. In contrast, pessimistic thinkers are at a significantly higher risk of becoming depressed, anxious, ill and are likely to be more susceptible to disease.

Dr. Emma Seppälä, Science Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University, studies happiness. She notes that women are much less likely to be happy than men and are twice as likely to become depressed as men. Dr. Seppälä, attributes this finding to the notion that many women are expected to be fully engaged in the workplace and still maintain most of the household responsibilities. In addition, women tend to put themselves last when it comes to taking care of ourselves and this is a classic mistake. Dr. Seppälä stresses the importance of taking the time to do the things you love like laughing, going to the gym, being with friends or whatever restores your body, mind, and spirit.

The mind-body connection plays a major role in our wellbeing. The most important factor influencing our mental and physical health is the notion of balanced thinking. The human brain is wired to think negatively and release stress hormones to protect us from a perceived threat. The problem is the perceived threat may not actually be a threat at all and we often put our bodies through a vicious cycle of unnecessary stress triggered simply by our own reactions to situations. Being positive and optimistic can make all the difference in the world, so like Bobby McFerrin said, “Don’t worry, Be happy” and you too will survive and thrive.

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OF THE MONTH Terry Brown-Walker

Terry Brown-Walker is the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer with Summerwood Corporation. With over 100 restaurants and more than 3,500 employees, Summerwood Corporation is among the largest franchise-owned restaurant operating companies in the Northeast, with restaurants in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. Terry has been with the company for 32 years. In her current role, she is responsible for all the daily technical aspects of Summerwood. This includes the implementation of all daily operational aspects of a multi-tier LAN/ WAN environment and implementing phone and voicemail solutions. Terry provides support to remote locations and is responsible for overseeing daily and non-routine cloud storage, network backups and restore operations. She supervises and supports 3 field technicians, 1 database manager/programmer and 1 Network Administrator. She is respon-

Vice President, Chief Technology Officer Summerwood Corporation

sible for the maintenance and repair of hardware and software upgrades of all PC’s and servers at corporate and remote locations. Terry supervises all aspects of POS and BackOffice computers in all restaurant locations. She supervises the implementation and support of webbased systems corporate-wide and credit card installations.

Terry is also responsible for the implementation and support of Great Plains Dynamics, SQL accounting for P&L and accounts payable. She maintains and sup-

ports the ADP Oracle database for payroll and HR, and develops and implements communication solutions for the Intranet and Internet. She maintains and supports forms and databases for accounting and personnel management, and maintains security for the company’s e-mail, LAN and WAN. Terry maintains all communication and security systems for the company including mobile devices and web cams.

She also formulates and implements the annual “IT” overhead and Capex budgets for the company.

Terry earned a B.S. in Inorganic Chemistry in 1984 and is Certified in Database Design, both from Penn State University. She belongs to Alpha Kappa Alpha, Links Incorporated and sits on the Board of Directors for Chester County Futures. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and travel.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

Determination. summerwood.biz

Linda L. Johnsen

Owner | Every Cent Counts Bookkeeping LLC As the owner of Every Cent Counts Bookkeeping LLC, Linda Johnsen has over 10 years bookkeeping experience and loves working with people. She is a Quickbooks Online Pro Advisor and enjoys working from home. The business provides virtual bookkeeping services, office management, tracking cash flow and interpreting financial statements for customers’ businesses. Linda is responsible for recording transactions, reconciling bank and credit card statements, and preparing monthly financial statements. She provides a monthly consultation and reviews customers’ financial reports so that they understand what the numbers mean to their business. As part of the service, she provides e-mail support and training on software available when it is needed. Linda can also can set up software, provide AP/AR services, encourages clients to clean up the previous year’s books with ‘rescue’ bookkeeping and can take care of personal bank and credit card accounts.

Being a ‘people person,’ Linda enjoys problem solving. She also serves as the Office Manager for a livestock business. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, antique shops, spending time with her family and taking time with her dogs.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

Family should always come first. You can’t replace them. If you are lucky, you get 18 summers to make memories with your children before they become adults and start their own lives.

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What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Being taken seriously. It is still not equal in the work place. It is rough trying to raise kids and everything that comes with it, do your household chores, and still be a wife at the end of the day.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

Is it a personality with a smile or a smile with a personality?

I had someone tell me that a stranger is just a friend I haven’t met yet. I can’t wait to meet more friends. everycentcountsbookkeeping.com

Sue L. Lane Senior Utility Worker | City of Lakewood With over 22 years experience, Sue L. Lane is a Senior Utility Worker with the City of Lakewood, California. She is responsible for ensuring water service maintenance, including emergency response. In her current role, Sue is responsible for water service maintenance, proper piping, fire hydrants, helping residents as needed and speaking with seniors.

In her spare time, Sue enjoys going to rodeos, and used to compete. She also enjoys farming and coin collecting. www.lakewoodcity.org

Cari A. Mews Owner | RKI Transportation & Business Consortium RKI Transportation and Business Consortium is a family business with branches in transportation, freight brokerage, drug testing, and real estate throughout Wisconsin and nationally.

As the owner, Cari Mews oversees the operations and management of the drug and alcohol testing and screening service.

She works with a team of certified drug testing technicians. In addition to drug testing, they also provide a range of other compliance services including: driver qualification files, log audits, supervisor training, hours of service requirements, DOT style audits, writing company hand books and company policies.

Cari received her B.S. in Business Administration from A.I.U. in 2012.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, kayaking and painting.

How did you get started in your field/ industry?

My father mentioned it to me. I got certified to do his DOT tests for truck drivers and then we brought in more local

clientele and after a while he basically gave me the reigns and said run with it.

What were some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

Learning the different industries and regulations that each has to follow. As I start to work statewide I need to know all the laws so there is always research that is being done to ensure I am doing everything legit.

Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

At first my mentor was the woman that certified me to work in the industry.

After years of doing it, my father’s trainer influenced me to do more with my company. Now I am always looking for my full potential.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

To be honest, it’s hard. I’m glad I work in this industry because it makes it easy for my family to travel with me. I’m available 24/7; it takes a lot of self-discipline to

just say, ‘Today I’m not going to work.’

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Juggling family with work; but the men are stepping up. Now more than ever you see stay at home dads and the mom being the breadwinner; it is definitely getting easier.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Have a business plan. Know exactly what you want to do before pursuing it. There are endless possibilities in this field of work.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

You can always expect nothing but the best from me and if there is error I will do everything in my power to fix the flaw. I go above and beyond for my customers no matter what the situation. rkillc.com

Ekene A. ‘ Kennie’ Amaefule RN, MN, CRRN | Founder| Caring Hearts International

Ekene Amaefule has been in the nursing arena for almost 25 years. She is the Founder of Caring Hearts International, which is a not for profit charitable organization dedicated to alleviating the healthcare crisis in the country of Nigeria. Some of their projects include sending school materials to assist with teaching and learning, awarding scholarships to indigent students, sponsoring orphanages and food banks, and providing HIV health education programs.

Kennie oversees the operations and efforts of the Organization. She earned her M.N.P. from the University of Washington in 2002 and belongs to the M.A.P. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family.

How did you get started in your field/industry?

After years of modeling and acting, I got married, had children, gained weight and reconsidered my career. My mother always said, “You will make a great nurse.” I love helping people, especially the helpless.

What were some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

The biggest challenges in nursing these days are the changes in the role. Nurses are being forced to manage many roles and sometimes serve as providers and decision makers.

This takes away the holistic care that patients need. Staffing issues are big obstacles. Also, those who are straight talkers get cast as malcontents and penalized.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

I have always told my staff that their health, welfare, and family come first before their jobs. The most important part

is finding a balance between work and family.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

My advice is to love the profession first before any other career benefits. When you love what you do, people will notice, and you will also

derive pleasure from the experience.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

I am compassionate and competent. caringheartsinternational.org

April R. Charles Controller | Pro-Dev

April Charles has over 20 years experience in office management and accounting. She is the Controller at Pro-Dev which manufactures air quality products. With a more innovative capacity fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit, Pro-Dev is the future of manufacturer representation. April is responsible for liaising with developers, contractors and building officials. She oversees the accounting department and all Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable.

Currently, April is attending St. Petersburg College for Accounting and Business Management. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her daughter play volleyball and spending time with her family. www.prodevreps.com, www.facebook.com/Prodevreps/

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Chloe A. Joseph

Lori J. Sawatzke

Strategic Account Manager BWise – a NASDAQ company

Direct Support Professional Care Givers of Tennessee

Chloe A. Joseph is a Direct Support Professional with Care Givers of Tennessee.

Among the services they offer are providing live-in care, respite care, shower or bed bath visits, medication reminders, meal preparation, housekeeping, running errands, providing transportation to doctor’s visits and serving as a companion/ homemaker. Chloe specializes in providing support to young adults with special needs. This includes providing them with training in life skills and assisting them with job placement.

In her spare time, Chloe enjoys dancing and reading. She is working towards her B.A. in Psychology from Argosy University.

How did you get started in your field/industry?

When I was in the sixth grade I used to volunteer in the special education class my mom worked in. I also enjoyed helping others and was looking for a stepping stone into the behavioral health industry.

Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

I was influenced by my mom, who is a very strong woman. She always pushed me to be the best me.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

Never take work home with you or vice versa. Leave all your problems at the door.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

I feel like woman are not respected as much as men. We are sometimes overlooked for jobs because of stereotypes.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Don’t give up or lose hope. Don’t take everything at face value or wear your heart on your sleeve. Just roll with the punches.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

I am great at solving problems by looking at different points of view.

Dr. Donna L. Irvin Dr. Donna L. Irvin is the Chief Operating Officer with MyHrFactor, Incorporated. This company generates an electronic job board that specializes in matching human resources to employer electronic job postings. Myhrfactor.com uses a custom algorithm based on the company’s desired human traits and matches those traits with questions asked of potential candidates to derive a mathematical score or factor.

With over 7 years of experience, Dr. Irvin is the behavioral algorithm designer for the human resource website program.

She earned her Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, with a specialty in Business from Argosy University in 2015. She is a member of the Sigma Beta Delta Business Honor Society. Dr. Irvin published a study of “The Impact of Baby Boomer Military Veteran Leaders on Non-Military Generation Y Employees.” In her spare

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With almost 20 years of experience, Lori J. Sawatzke has been a Strategic Account Manager with BWise, a NASDAQ company since 2014.

She is experienced in client management, program management and project management in a variety of business segments. Lori combines strong customer service skills with the knowledge and expertise about the business to be a creative problem-solver for her customers. She is known within her field for her excellent scope of work preparation, follow-through, attention to detail, organization and relationship building.

Currently, Lori provides relationship management, ongoing customer management and post-sales management. She specializes in customer retention sales and consulting services, customer-centric care and product support, internal and external strategic and global account relationships, creative problem solving and strategic planning, critical thinking, multitasking, process development/implementation, program and project management, project planning/ scope development, remote and local project teams.

Previously, she served as a Project Manager with Landis+Gyr of Minnesota from 2013 until 2014.

Lori is a member of Team Women. In her spare time, she enjoys sports and reading. www.bwise.com

COO and Consultant | My HrFactor, Incorporated

balance,” and always be open to learning.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

The biggest challenges are: male cultural biases, disrespect for women’s opinions, value and worth, sexual harassment, power plays, and ego clashes. It has always been a challenge striving to be treated fairly and equally.

What advice would you give to women starting out in business?

Be proud of who you are and your beginnings. Keep educating yourself and teach others. Always pay it forward and time, she enjoys designing jewelry and never lower your standards. Stay healthy glass blowing. in mind and body and invest your profits.

What is some advice that has helped Count your own money. Most of all, preyou juggle your career and family life pare yourself to compete in today’s world. successfully?

Name one outstanding quality that you My father always tells me “to keep my think people should know about you or life simple, and I will never be stressed,” remember you by? and always try to laugh at least once a day.

I am Transformational. I have always My mother always tells me “to maintain been able to review, revise and renew. a healthy physical, spiritual and mental myhrfactor.com

With over 15 years of experience, Selina Lerma-Molina is an Educator with Alvin ISD. Currently, she teaches 2nd grade math and science. She is experienced in teaching Kindergarten through 4th grade, high school and college level education. In addition to teaching, Selina has served as an Educational Presenter and Trainer with JMA Consulting INC. since 2013. Her duties include presenting educational material such as data tracking, ESL, curriculum for elementary levels, and various professional development topics. From 2013 to 2015 Selina served as an ESL Liaison with the Alvin ISD. She also served as an Adjunct Professor with Texas A&M University-Kingsville for a semester in 2006. While there, Selina taught Special Education law courses for a semester.

Selina is a member of the A.T.P.E. She earned her M.Ed. with a specialty in Special Education from Texas A&M University in 2006. She is PDAS and ILD certified. In the future, Selina is looking to consult and train privately. In

Educator | Alvin ISD her spare time, she enjoys volunteering at church and running.

How did you get started in your field/ industry?

I’ve always had a calling to help others. My mother was a Head Start classroom teacher, so when college and life took me down a different path, I decided to become a teacher.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

Pursuing my dreams and goals while being a full-time mom and wife.

Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

My mother has been my biggest influence and biggest fan.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

Finding someone who you can turn to with questions is important. Don’t try to do it all by yourself and be a perfect parent or educator.

Shirley Lewis Johnson

Shirley Lewis Johnson is the Owner and a Consultant with Accomplished Financial of Decatur, Georgia. The company specializes in credit restoration for individuals in need of credit improvement and excellent credit scores. They restore their client’s credit by removing all negative items on their credit report to raise their credit score. They also give their clients the tools to prosper and teach them how to pay their bills and protect their accounts. Additionally, they offer their clients a variety of legal options for establishing a will, trust, and designating power of attorney. They provide “credit my rent,” discount shopping, travel and much more. Shirley personally encourages all her clients to get a digital lock box to store important documents.

Shirley is a member of the Momentum Society, Financial Leaders of America, Black Business Women Network, Rank Makers, P.O.W.E.R. to Exhale, Morning Motivators Lead Group and the Conyers Rockdale Chamber of Commerce. She was featured in “Boomer Magazine.” In her spare time, she enjoys gardening and cooking. Her future goals include sharing financial education with the world and changing our communities

Month

WOMEN OF THE

Selina Lerma-Molina

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Take time for you. We try to take care of everyone and everything and in the midst of that we forget to take care of ourselves. www.alvinisd.net/Page/37734

Consultant and Owner | Accomplished Financial

and empowering our future. Shirley lists her Mother, Mrs. Addie Lena Lewis, Dr. Nicola Smith-Jackson and Rev. Dr. Sinclair Grey III as the people who most influenced her life and career.

When asked why she feels so strongly about her company, Shirley stated, “If we can teach our youth the importance of money and credit, this will stop the downfall of generations to come. I love sharing and helping people in all capacities. Take charge today.

Power comes with excellent credit.” www.accompfinancial.net.

Nicol Bevins

Owner | Bevins Maintenance and Repair

As the owner of Bevins Maintenance and Repair for almost 20 years, Nicol Bevins has numerous certifications. She enjoys being a general contractor in the construction industry and considers herself a “Fixologist.” Specializing in residential repair services, Nicol provides plumbing, electric, drywall, wood, tile, glass replacement, appliance repair and performs both minor and major jobs on site. As Nicole says, “If it’s broken I can fix it. If you want it painted, changed, dismantled, unclogged or just removed I can do that too.”

Nicol is a member of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. In her spare time, she enjoys family activities, friends and animals.

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OF THE MONTH Chamoune Louima

RN | SE Regional Services of Massachusetts

Chamoune Louima has over 15 years’ experience in nursing. Currently she is a nurse with SE Regional Services of Massachusetts, where she helps developmentally challenged adults and their families. She advocates for her patients and educates families and other nurses regarding their medical care needs.

Sherell Benders-Smith

Previously, Chamoune served as an educator. She recently earned a B.S.N. from Western Governors University in 2018. She belongs to the Massachusetts Nursing Association. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

As a nurse, dealing with the death of a patient is very hard for me. It is hard to picture someone full of life, smiling and talking to you, then in the next few minutes or hours this person is lifeless. It makes me wonder for months, if there was something I could have done differently to extend this person’s life.

Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

My mom is my first mentor. As a single mother with no education, she raised six kids and made sure that everyone got an education. My high school teacher Mrs. Dubois impacted the way I think and act.

Her kindness and devotion affected my everyday life choices.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

My Mom always says, “Treat people the way that they want to be treated.” I believe that helps me a lot in my career.

Guidance Counselor and Owner | Home of Positive Enlightenment

Sherell Benders-Smith is a Guidance Counselor and the Owner of the Home of Positive Enlightenment, which is a nonprofit organization and home for at risk teens. With over 25 years experience, she is responsible for the overall operations and administration of the home. Sherell oversees counseling for at risk teens and provides them with life skills and coping techniques, and helps them overcome dysfunctional family life.

Sherell earned her M.A. in Counseling and an M.A. in Administration and Supervision from Montclair State College.

She has an Ed.S. from Seton Hall University. She belongs to and is still active

with the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority. In her spare time, she enjoys community service and traveling.

How did you get started in your field/ industry?

My mother, Pamela Benders, guided me to have a career right after graduation from Ramapo College making sure I had security and a pension upon retirement. During my wonderful 22 years in education, I’ve adopted female students, mentored students and actively encouraged their growth socially, emotionally, and academically.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

The advice I can provide would be:

Sarah Benezue

Sarah Benezue is the Founder and Owner of J&L Sauces, LLC. She developed no-sugar added ketchup and BBQ sauces that do not contain any high-fructose corn syrup, corn syrup or other added sugar in her kitchen as a direct result of being diagnosed with Systemic Lupus. This caused her to have diabetes and as a result of the steroids she had to take, she gained 200 pounds. Sarah created the sauces and sells them to stores. She oversees daily operations, sales to stores and individuals, conducts marketing and is responsible for research and development.

Sarah earned her A.A.S. degree and X-Ray Technology

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Pray, be morally and ethically grounded, prioritize, be grateful for the little things, make time for people, show appreciation, make self-care a habit, work hard so you can play harder, and always communicate clearly.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Love what you do. Follow your passion, and surround yourself with like-minded motivating women.

Founder and Owner | J&L Sauces, LLC

Certification from MGCJCJC, took courses towards her certifications at Keith Mooney, El Centro-Vascular Ultrasound and AHED in Houston. She has passed her boards in multiple modalities of ultrasound. Sarah served as an X-ray technologist, CT Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Ultrasound Technologist and a Marketing Director for several Outpatient Imaging Centers.

Sarah is affiliated with The Rebecca Project. In her spare time, she enjoys movies, feeding the elderly and helping the homeless. Her future goals are to open her own factory and to be the best employer in the area.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

I live in a rural area and exhausted all my contacts within 2 months. I needed to change my marketing direction. I did so, and sales increased. www.jlsauces.com

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#IloveThe90’s If you are like me and have a caboodle full of scrunchies, you are in luck! Keep an eye out for corduroy jeans and velvet everything. I was very excited that labels disappeared for a while. Well, they’re baack! Fendi, Dior and Gucci logos are once again spotted on the runways. Whether you like it or not, Fanny Packs are coming back and they’ll be here to stay for a while. Check out the Ziploc line of hats, purses, backpacks, bags and fanny packs featuring the Ziploc logo. It really is comfortable going hands free so try it, you may like it!

Fashion Trends The Power Suit is back!

According to Business Insider, The power suit has re-emerged during an important cultural moment for women speaking up against sexual harassment and assault with the #MeToo and #TimesUp campaigns. These movements are not only impacting what is designed but how women choose to dress.

Navy Blue Navy Blue looks good in any season; it’s a timeless color. According to the blog, Boca Do Lobo, it is an anchoring shade. Navy Blue can be a charming complement to other warmer tones. Keep that in mind when choosing a color palette. Pair it with a crisp white to create a dramatic effect while keeping things simple or take a step further and create an accent wall in this elegant hue, making it the focal point in the room.

Décor Trends Mixing and Matching Styles Gone are the days of “matchy-matchy” rooms and here to stay are rooms that incorporate diverse design styles. A great idea is to combine modern Barcelona chairs with more traditional wingback seating and finish it off with global-chic accessories for a cohesive, curated look.

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atherine L. Aman is a published author and journalist. As owner of Aman Ink, LLC, she writes on mental health and community development, as well as poetry and memoirs. She is also a consulting Project Manager in the fields of publishing, medical practice, engineering and community education. Catherine teaches stress management and yoga. She has been a paid guest speaker at Tufts University, Harvard Divinity School, Massachusetts Nutrition Association, Boston University and other institutions.

Previously, Catherine wrote for the Winchendon Courier, publishing three weekly articles for more than five years on local history and human interests.

From 1973 to 1983, Catherine volunteered with the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, providing public relations, organizational development, nonprofit fundraising and lecturing. She also volunteered part-time in 1984 through 1987 with the Ethiopian Family Center, assisting with organizational development and serving on the Board of Directors.

Catherine earned her A.A. at the University of New Hampshire, Durham and received her B.A. in General Studies with minors in Business and English from Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri.

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Catherine L. Aman Author Aman Ink, LLC

In 2010, she was on the Dean’s list. Catherine is currently a candidate to receive her M.A. in Strategic Leadership at Stephen’s College of Columbia, Missouri with plans to graduate in 2018.

The author of three books, Catherine has been honored as an Outstanding American Woman. In her spare time, she enjoys classical music, gourmet cooking and fitness.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

I have had high goals but limited finances. When I was young, I was given responsibility for large numbers of people before I had my own life/direction worked out.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

First off, I don’t feel overly successful in this area, but a key for me has been to get up early and be mentally flexible. Be ready to take some losses gracefully and keep your priorities clearly in sight.

Fights can waste valuable time and positive emotional energy.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Being free to excel and prosper without losing their lovability; to be seen as strong and competent yet tender and feminine. It doesn’t have to be either/or.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Don’t ignore your moments of inspiration. Write them down. You can edit or re-think an idea later.

Work from to-do lists. Take care of your health. If you have a good opportunity, marry early and stay married. Have a personal spiritual practice and be faithful to it. Get comfortable with being alone without feeling too lonely.

Jacqueline M. Franklin Jacqueline M. Franklin is a Lead Consultant with the Division of Human Services in the State of Georgia. She is responsible for providing social services and serves as a social services mentor. She is a Certified Life Coach and Author. Jacqueline received her B.A. in 1989. She is a member of the Hope and Life Church. Currently, she is writing a book, “Invisible Black.” In her spare time, Jacqueline enjoys bowling, physical fitness, mountain climbing and church activities.

How did you get started in your field/industry?

I knew advocacy was in my future since as far as I can remember. Growing up, I was heavily relied upon to satisfy disagreements or mediate situations that needed a resolution. It came naturally. Initially I wanted to be a mortician, however my high school sweetheart and college boyfriend indicated we would not get married if I perused my interest in mortuary science. I went into business administration and psychology and later landed a career in child welfare. It was a natural transition for me. Since then I have loved every minute of it.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

My biggest challenge was at the start of my career when I had to separate a child from a caretaker. I had to work hard to find a work/life balance since my field does not maintain traditional working hours.

Kia Rhodes In 2018, Kia Rhodes, an entrepreneur, became the Founder and Sole Proprietor of Encourage Wealth Enterprises LLC, an E-Commerce business website.

This business consists of a women’s clothing line FWA-3, production company Rhode/s Block Entertainment, and web designing Wealth Graphics. Kia is responsible for marketing, advertising, web designing, and clothing manufacturing. The focal point right now of Encourage Wealth Enterprises is promoting the women’s clothing line FWA-3, which stands for Females With Aptitude-Aspiration-Ambition. Kia designed the clothing line’s logo herself and is currently selling a collection of women’s apparels which includes sportswear, business casual, shoes, and accessories.

Among her accomplishments, Kia was part of the Bolingbrook High School Women’s Basketball Team from (20042008). She received a full scholarship in basketball to play at Kishwaukee Junior College from (2008-2011). She achieved a personal goal of playing Division 1 Basketball at Weber State University from (2011-2013). While pursuing her M.B.A., she served as a

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Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

My sister Brenda influenced me the most.

We pray and worship together weekly. Her advice is invaluable and based on scripture, so I am sure I am being led in the right direction.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

“I matter.” Stop outsourcing your personal life to help everyone else. If I don’t take care of myself, I won’t be able to continue to take care of others effectively. “Plan, prepare and prioritize.”

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

One of the biggest challenges is being recognized as an authority in any field. Once women are in the position, another challenge is their counterparts, other women, supporting them in an effort to maintain their position.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Be the best you. Master the skills needed to facilitate your role.

Your gifts and talents are for the benefits of others. Take classes, workshops and volunteer. Teach and give back. Be humble.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

I am a luminary of advocacy and a catalyst for change. dhs.georgia.gov

Founder and Sole Proprietor Encourage Wealth Enterprises LLC the first female in her family to earn an M.B.A degree. She earned her A.S., Business/Finance, a B.A., Business/Technical Sales and her M.B.A. in Finance from Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri in 2016. She is a member of the International Institute of Business Analysis Global Organization. In her spare time, Kia enjoys writing poetry, inspirational music videos, Graduate Assistant for the Athletic and graphic/web design.

Director and Academic Services for How did you get started in your field/industry?

I’ve always wanted to be an entrepreneur and Lindenwood University-Belleville.

Kia continues to take classes in always wanted to have and own my own business.

What do you feel are some of the biggest chalMicrosoft Excel, (which includes Pivot tables, Macros, VBA, Statis- lenges that women face today?

I would say women that have no connections tics & Data Analysis, and Power BI), Access, Visio, and Share Point and are trying to start their own business, as well to enhance her technical skills. She as large groups of women supporting each other, has always had an infatuation with are still the biggest challenges women face today.

Even though there are changes that are being technology and designing. She made, we still have a long way to go. has enhanced her designing and Name one outstanding quality that you think peocreativity skills by initiating the ple should know about you or remember you by. proper classes to receive certificaWe all have a purpose on this earth, and I tion for Adobe Creative Cloud, believe I’m here to help change the perspectives Canva Graphic Design, Direct and on unique situations.

Produce Animation Videos, SAS, encourage-wealth-enterprises-fwa-3.myshopify.com Java, MySQL, SAP, HTML, CSS, Shopify, and WordPress.

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Jennifer Marcenelle Founder and Holistic Nurse Burn Bright Today Jennifer Marcenelle is a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Holistic Nurse with advanced training in various modalities. Jennifer provides therapy sessions which combine the technologies of gemstone and diamond therapy with the cognitive restructuring technique of Neuro Linguistic Programming. Her practice is truly holistic, addressing the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual causes of burnout. Jennifer has a simple philosophy regarding burnout, which is to take your life back by putting your Highest Self in charge and learning how to heal your injuries from the inside out.

Previously, Jennifer was an Emergency Room and Cardio-Vascular ICU Nurse.

For the last seventeen years she has served in healthcare laboratory sales (In Vitro Diagnostics) working worldwide to bring new technology and laboratory tests into patient care.

At the age of 44, Jennifer experienced a health crisis resulting after years of anger and frustration from trying to please and meet the unrealistic expectations of others.

This experience led her on a journey of self-responsibility and healing, which changed her life forever. She has since devoted her career to helping people get their lives back.

As a result of her life and career journey, Jennifer has a book coming out soon called “From Burning Out to Burning Bright: A Holistic Nurse’s Guide to Healing Your Body, Mind and Soul.” She

has earned a M.B.A., B.S.N. and R.N. Additionally, she has numerous certifications in Energy Medicine. She is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association.

Jennifer’s therapy sessions are holistic in nature. She also speaks to corporations, small groups, churches and every day business professionals across the nation, helping them discover their own solution to burn out and demonstrating how holistic nursing therapy can help them make incremental and profound changes to transform their lives.

In her spare time, she enjoys camping, hiking and dirt biking.

How did you get started in your field/ industry?

After my nervous breakdown from burnout, I took a journey of self-healing

Lynn A. Weese Manager Nationwide Recovery Services, Inc. Lynn Weese has been in the business of automotive recovery and repossession for over 5 years. She is responsible for the company’s overall management and administration. She co-owns the Seacoast Irrigation Company with her husband. In her spare time, Lynn enjoys snowmobiling and camping.

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which led me to Gemstone/Diamond Therapy. Now I’m in private practice and provide this service to women and leaders.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Imbalance in partner relationships, our own masculine/feminine energetic anatomy, and dealing with the tricky workplace relationships with other women.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

First and foremost, care for my relationship with my spouse to align our dreams and goals.

Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

Maggie Daniels is a fellow sales executive who was also rapidly promoted and was dealing with similar challenges of being a female leader in a Japanese company.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Put your highest self in charge. Follow you heart and dedicate time to developing a 1:1 relationship with yourself and your personal spiritual guide.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

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Jennifer Belander

Jennifer Belander is a Technologist and Delivery Specialist with Audi Beverly Hills. She has been with them since 2015 and is responsible for educating new car owners on their vehicles. As part of this endeavor, she instructs new car owners regarding how to properly operate the vehicle and explains accessories, operating systems and programs.

As anyone who deals with the public knows, one needs to have a very thick skin and a good sense of humor. Jennifer is also an Actress, Comedian and performs voiceovers. She has been a freelance comedy actor since 2010, performing throughout London, the United Kingdom and currently International Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in Los Angeles, California. She is a writer and performer. various London venues.

Since 2014, she has performed Mommautism, a one-womIn her spare time Jennifer enjoys cooking an educational comedy about raising a child with autism. and dining out.

She performed the show at The Bath Comedy Festival, The www.audibeverlyhills.com

Christine E. Decker

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hristine E. Decker has been a nurse for 17 years. She has extensive experience in providing nursing care to developmentally disabled adults. Christine began working in the medical field at the age of 14 as a Candy Striper in Florida. She became a nurse’s aide, then an LPN, and finally a Registered Nurse in 1991. During her nursing career she has worked with a variety of people in different medical departments including surgery, rehabilitation, supervision and hospice.

She has also worked directly with developmentally disabled and stroke clients by coordinating and obtaining information from their adult foster care and nursing homes and their guardians by obtaining their histories in preparation for surgeries.

As a home-based business, Christine provides 24-hour supervision, protection and personal care to three developmentally disabled adults in a safe and structured environment. As part of her managerial duties, Christine designs and implements a personal behavior support plan for each resident’s social and behavioral developmental needs. She offers programs which includes social interac-

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tion skills, personal hygiene, personal adjustment skills, and public safety skills. Christine provides all transportation for program and medical needs.

She ensures that there are a variety of leisure and recreational equipment available for the residents.

In order to help her clients take advantage of the programs available in the local area, she encourages and enables them to utilize local community resources including public schools and libraries, local museums, shopping centers, and local parks.

Christine also ensures that the individuals she cares for participate in community events, programs, and are offered many opportunities to improve their social skills. This includes weekly movie nights, monthly group programs offered through the Valley Family Church, crafts, special outings like the annual dog walk, Christmas Parade, celebrating birthdays, and swimming during the summer with supervision in the family’s pool.

Christine received her Nursing Diploma in 1991. She is a member of the Michigan Nurses Association. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her pets.

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H Natural Beauty Tips Cleaning Facial Tips and Beauty Tips

ere are some amazing cleaning and beauty tips* using household products. They are natural and better for both you and the environment.

Lemon

This is a deep-cleaning facial mask used by European women for hundreds of years. Combine 1 egg, Âź cup nonfat dry milk, 1 Tbsp. dark rum or brandy, and the juice of 1 lemon (3 Tbsp of lemon juice) in a blender. When the texture is creamy, pour into a bowl or jar. Gently apply mixture to your face. Let dry and peel off the mask. Thoroughly rinse your face with warm water. Pat dry. Apply your usual moisturizer.

Salt

To get rid of the puffy eyes that may accompany allergies, colds, crying, or lack of sleep, mix a tsp. of salt into 1 pint of hot water. Dip cotton balls into the solution, lie down and apply cotton to eyelids. Rest for 15 minutes, keeping eyes closed and cotton in place. The puffiness should be gone when you sit up.

Mix 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Gently massage mixture into face and neck to cleanse and tone your skin. Follow by washing with your usual facial soap.

Olive Oil

Vegetable shortening makes an excellent moisturizing makeup remover. Wipe away makeup and follow by washing with your usual facial soup. Rinse well.

Dab a bit of extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil around your eyes at night to keep away crow’s feet.

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Extra virgin olive oil makes an excellent facial moisturizer. Apply a few drops with a cotton ball.

Do not rinse off.

Other Facial Tips

Spread mayonnaise over your face in a thin layer and let it dry for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water, then a splash of cold water. This treatment will exfoliate and moisturize your skin.

To minimize facial pores, beat 1 egg and combine it with 1 Tbsp. of honey. Spread the mixture on your face. Leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse off.

For an overnight blemish remedy, dab honey on the spot and cover with a bandage. You can also use a dab of white toothpaste to clear up pimples.

If you have a painful pimple, try making a paste with water and crushed aspirin. Cover the blemish with the paste. Rinse after 5 minutes. You can repeat as often as you need.

Want to make your eyebrows look sleek? Try applying a little lip balm to them before leaving the house. You can reapply throughout the day.

Prevent dandruff by dabbing mouthwash on your scalp with a cotton ball. Leave on for 30 minutes. Shampoo after.

Kitchen

Your stainless-steel pans will stay shiny if you rub them with a dry, soft cloth and a little all-purpose flour. Buff with another clean cloth.

Make a paste of corn starch and water and apply to tarnished silverware. Let dry then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Remove permanent marker from countertops and appliances with rubbing alcohol.

Keep wooden cutting boards free of bacteria. Wash thoroughly in hot sudsy water and rinse thoroughly. Then mix 3 Tbsp. bleach with 1 gallon of warm water. Soak the solution onto the cutting board and keep moist for at least 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.

Make your oven self-cleaning. In a glass baking dish, mix 2 cups warm water and ¼ cup ammonia. Place it in the oven, shut the door and let it work overnight. The next morning, wipe the oven clean with a damp sponge.

Remove water spots on stainless-steel appliances and fixtures using a cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol. To restore the shine, wipe them with a little olive oil on a soft cloth.

Cooking

Grind peppercorns or crush other whole spices by placing them in a zippered storage bag and smashing with a meat tenderizing hammer or a rolling pin.

Keep your cookbook clean and open while you cook. Cover the pages with a piece of plastic wrap. Keep a couple of skirt hangers ready and use the double clips to hold each side of your cookbook open. You can then hang the cookbook off your cupboards so they are eye-level if they’re not too heavy.

Clothing

To remove scuff marks from shoes, rub them with egg white on a soft cloth.

If your clothes were forgotten in the washing machine and smell sour or moldy, put them through the wash again. However, do not use detergent. Just add a tablespoon of ammonia.

For tough stains on clothes, soak the items (colorfast only) in a bucket of water with ¼ cup regular bleach mixed in. Wait 10 minutes. Rinse in clean water. Then launder as usual.

To remove chocolate stains from clothing, scrub the stained area with ammonia. Wash as usual.

If you don’t have a sachet but want to freshen up your intimate and other clothing drawers, simply place some dried lavender, orange peel, or potpourri in a sealed plastic bag. Poke a few holes into the bag and place in the back of your drawer. *with special thanks to Betsy Rossen Elliot, author of a series of booklets, “Amazing Uses for Everyday Products” (Publications International)

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Actress, Singer, Television Personality, Author, Host and Entrepreneur

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eather Dubrow is an actress, singer, television personality, author, host, entrepreneur, wife and mother. She was born on January 5, 1969 in the Bronx and grew up in Chappaqua, New York. In 1990, she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. In 1999, Heather married Terry Dubrow, a world-renowned plastic surgeon. They reside in Newport Beach, California and have four children.

Heather’s career as an actress took off in 1994. She appeared in numerous television shows and TV movies including “Married…with Children,” “Roseanne and Tom: Behind the Scenes,” “Life with Roger,” “Jenny,” (NBC) “Carly” and “Stark Raving Mad” (NBC) where she played Margaret “Maddie” Keeler for 22 episodes. From 2000 to 2002, she starred in the CBS television drama “That’s Life” where she portrayed Lydia DeLucca. Heather joined “The Real Housewives of Orange County” in 2012 and departed the series in 2016.

She continued her acting career appearing in numerous television shows including “SEQUESTERED,” a Crackle original series. Heather is also an accomplished host with

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credits ranging from news rooms to talk shows and cohosted several episodes of “BOTCHED POST OP” (E!), which is the after show to the reality television show, “BOTCHED” which follows her husband, Terry Dubrow and Paul Nassif as they remedy extreme plastic surgeries that have gone wrong.

For 4 years, Heather toured with a 14 piece Big Band as the lead singer opening for artists including Mel Torme, Manhattan Transfer and Dana Carvey. She also performed the “That’s Life” theme song, “Learnin’ As I Go,” used in the show’s second season. Heather is also conquering the Podcast World with her highly successful show, “Heather Dubrow’s World” on PodcastOne. It premiered at #3 on the iTunes Charts for North America.

Heather and her husband, Terry, developed a skin care line over the last 15 years called Consult Beaute. It is sold on the Evine shopping channel, and is the fastest growing beauty brand on Evine.

It is also sold on Amazon.com and is a revolutionary approach to anti-aging.

While most anti-aging products only offer topical creams, Consult Beaute goes one step further with an innovative combination of time-fighting topical products and ingestible supplements to help support healthy skin, hair and nails. Heather tests each product herself and provides recommendations on how to make them even better. Having tried all of the formulas, she loves being able to present the line from a woman’s point of view.

The Dubrow’s have written two books together, both of which are available on BarnesandNoble.com and Amazon. com. The first book is titled, “Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig Present the Only Guide You’ll Ever Need to the Best Anti-Aging Treatments.” It outlines all the best techniques and treatments; from triedand-true to the newest treatments you have not heard of yet; from inexpensive drugstore creams to complicated surger-

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ies; from simple to outrageous. They provide all the information and research needed to create your own unique anti-aging plan so you can look and feel your best.

Their newest book, “The Dubrow Diet: Interval Eating to Lose Weight And Feel Ageless” was released in October 2018. In this book, the couple shares the diet and exercise plan they created to end their own decades-long yoyo dieting and flip on what they call the “ageless switch.” The central concept is called “interval eating,” a practice based on research showing that “when” you eat is perhaps the most important factor in weight loss and weight control. The book introduces you to a simple eating schedule that will give you power over your hormones that regulate your weight and the molecular factors that determine how you age. It will increase your energy and help you reach your goal weight.

The diet is sustainable and even fun!

Heather Dubrow is known for her glamorous East Coast style, talent and ability to talk to anyone. With her many achievements and high level of success, she truly represents a woman of empowerment.

You are involved with multiple ventures. How do you do it all?

I think that every decade brings something so completely different for me. It’s kind of interesting, challenging, and kind of crazy. So I had a decade of being a full time actress/working person. I had kind of a decade of being a stay-at-home mom.

I then reemerged back into television via “Real Housewives of Orange County.” I never thought I’d do a reality show! And then all of a sudden, you start playing the cards, you play the hand in front of you, and here we are: books, and podcasts, and product lines. I mean, it’s crazy. But it’s been really fun. Your goals and dreams start to shift. I don’t have the same desires I did when I was 25 or 35.

You and your husband, Dr. Terry Dubrow, developed a line of skin care called Consult Beaute. How did this amazing beauty line begin?

We’ve been doing skin care for about 20 years. One day we were on a hike together. He had already written this book called “The Acne Cure” and I said, ‘You know…’ and we started talking about his book and this and that and I came up with a product based on his book. We had an infomercial, and that’s how we started. It wasn’t called Consult Beaute at the time, but that’s pretty much how Consult Beaute started 20 years ago.

We went through all these incarnations of different products and different ways of selling – through his office and via e-commerce and then technology caught up to what we were trying to do.

Terry and the chemists had such a huge breakthrough with this which was the first major topical that we developed.

It is called “Volumigine,” which is for volumizing your face without injections.

Everything we do topically is to basically replace a plastic surgery procedure. Be-

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cause Terry’s “The Botch Doctor,” he doesn’t want to do a lot of plastic surgery. It’s dangerous, even in the best of hands.

We have things to volumize the face and things to resurface the face; all kinds of incredible topicals and we have been selling on the Evine Shopping Channel for the last 3 ½ years really successfully, and it makes us so happy.

We also started another line called Consult Health which is supplements. We realized a couple of years ago that we could put lotions and potions on everyone, but if you’re not well, it doesn’t really matter. As Terry and I are getting older, we realized we needed more supplementation and so we wanted to just bring it to everyone. Of course, when we wanted to bring out our line, and with the success of “Botched,” health wise, we had offers from department stores and all these different places.

But we didn’t want to do that. We didn’t want to charge a gazillion dollars at splashy stores. We just believed that everyone should be able to afford to have great skin and be healthy.

You and your husband have written several books including “Dr & Mrs. Guinea Pig Present the Only Guide You’ll Ever Need to the Best Anti-Aging Treatments,” and your newest book just released, “The Dubrow Diet: Interval Eating to Lose Weight And Feel Ageless.” What are these books about?

Terry and I call ourselves “Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig” because we go out in the world and we test everything on ourselves.

Even though it’s Consult Beaute, it’s not tested on animals – just me! I’m the only guinea pig. My skin is so sensitive that if it works for me, it will work for anyone.

As far as our books go, we wrote the first one, which was really supposed to be a guide to debunk what’s out there, what’s snake oil, what works…and we really enjoy doing that.

This new book, “The Dubrow Diet” is truly a labor of love for us. We’re so excited about this. Terry and I both have our own fitness journeys. He’s always been a yo-yo dieter. I got really heavy in college. It took a lot to get it off and different ways to get it off. But what’s been really incredible is when we started talking about the way we eat and the science behind it and what we were doing, we really developed this plan. It became more than a diet. It became a lifestyle. And I’ll tell you, this is the way I’ve been eating and working out for the last 5 years. The science part is incredible when you read the book. It’s not just based upon what you’re eating but when you’re eating. It also tightens your skin, and your hair grows.

We want everyone to have that ageless body.

Does this diet/lifestyle plan work for menopausal women who start gaining weight all of a sudden?

Absolutely! I am turning 50 in January and Terry turned 60 in September. You’d never know that. We look and feel better than we ever have because of the way we eat and exercise.

This is not just a diet. This is really something that’s just not attainable, it’s sustainable. When you eat properly and you feel good, it’s great for your hormones, your levels, everything else. I went from having some really weird perimenopause hot flashes and all that kind of stuff to feeling really balanced.

Does this plan allow for cocktails? Everybody wants a drink.

What do you drink?

I drink, Sister. We actually cover this in the book, but I’ll tell you there are 3 sections to the book. The first section is the

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quick start, which is how to get red carpet ready, where you cannot drink, but it’s only for a couple of days. The main part of the book, which is going to get you to your goal weight, and then your maintenance, includes drinks. But the question is what are you drinking, and how much you are drinking. Beer and lots of sweet, fruity drinks are not a good option. For me, I’ll drink Brut champagne, because it’s very dry, low sugar and only 14% alcohol volume, so you can drink a little more and not be impaired. One of the big things that we like is vodka soda.

A vodka soda with a splash of something is such a good, dietetic drink. Or if you prefer, you could do gin, tequila with a splash of lime juice… a little salt, absolutely. Also, I think drinking is heart healthy. Not OVER drinking, and of course never ever drink and drive. I would never even take a sip of alcohol and get behind the wheel, but, it’s good for your heart, and it’s good if you have children, LOL! Now they are saying not just red wine, but actually any alcohol is good for your heart.

In addition to everything we have discussed, now you are conquering the podcast arena with “Heather Dubrow’s World” on PodcastOne. What made you decide to venture into podcasting?

A few years ago my agent said ‘You need to do a podcast,’ and I was like, huh?!? What? I’m so technologically backwards I literally went from my rotary phone to my iphone.

He explained that podcasts need content, segments, guests, etc. I was having dinner with Dr. Drew Pinsky one night. He has been very successful in podcasting so we talked and I was telling him I was going to start this show. He said, “You know Heather, people just want to hang out with you for an hour.

That’s really what the podcasting world is about.” I responded, “Oh! Really? Okay.” I have to be honest with you. I really did not believe him. I started my podcasts with my little segments and my guests and everything. But as I went on, and continued it, I really saw that he was probably right. I still have guests on from time to time if they make sense and if they’re someone that is actually in my world, which is even better. But basically, I just talk. And I feel like I’ve just built such an incredible community with my podcast. I love how interactive it is. I get messages from people all the time. We talk about everything including marriage, life, children, and what’s going on in the world. I try to stay away from gossipy things or reality TV. There are plenty of podcasts out there that really do such a great job with that. I just feel like we’re all hanging out together like girlfriends. It’s been really exciting. We just hit 30 million downloads. We get about 2 million downloads a month. And it’s building. So I’m just really grateful for everyone that’s been listening and who have been discovering the show and that’s been a part of it.

How are you able to juggle this all with four children? What advice would you give women who are working full time and raising a family?

It’s hard and I don’t think there is a perfect answer to that. I think even when we are doing it all perfectly, as parents, we never feel like we’re servicing everyone properly, especially ourselves. I will say this. I think the most important thing is to be present. I haven’t always been great at this, but I’ve gotten so much better as time goes on and as I’ve gotten older. We have to be present as much as possible, especially with the kids. You put the phone

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away, plan for family dinners. It’s really easy to get complacent.

You have to do it. I am such a planner, and I am very organized.

Not everyone is, but in this respect, you have to be. When it comes to your family, you have to plan the family time. Especially as your children get to be teenagers- and you know what THAT’S like, because we were all teenagers once. The same applies in your relationships. You have to plan date night. You have to plan sex. You have to plan all those kinds of things.

When you stop paying attention to those kinds of things in your relationship, that’s when it falls apart.

What do you feel are the biggest challenges for women today?

There’s so many. Each generation, each decade you’re in, the challenges are different. Whether you’re a stay a home mom, a working mom, trying to get into business, just out of college, just entering or exiting a relationship, there’s so much going on out there. The one thing I’m seeing now with women in their mid-30’s to mid-50’s in my community is that they’ve lost themselves. And this has been going on forever. I see it especially with women who have families. They wake up one day and say, “Oh wait a minute, what happened to ME? What happened to what I wanted to do? What am I going to do when the kids leave?” I don’t want to call it a mid-life crisis, but there is that moment when you wake up one day and you wonder, WHOA – how did I get here? And where am I going?

What am I doing with the rest of my life, my last third? It’s interesting to watch people rediscover themselves.

I think the best advice I can give people is not to get lost in the first place. Make sure you’re always doing something to feel creative. It doesn’t matter if it’s planning parties, dinner parties, working in a corporate job, whatever it is, you have to feel like you’re using your brain and you’re using your creativity in all those things.

It doesn’t matter what age you are. I’m someone that’s never been hung up on a number. I always feel like if I’m in a good place in my life, then I’m happy. I feel like if I look good and I feel good and I’m healthy, that makes me happy. You do think about that. I would also say fake it till you make it. If you act happy, you are happy. It just follows.

Don’t look for someone else to make you happy. Happiness starts from within. Get off Instagram! Stop looking at everyone’s lives! It’s all B.S. anyway. They all have filters on there. They’re fighting with their husbands at the end of the day just like you do. Their kids are annoying sometimes too, you know what I mean? It’s like this. When I go out to an event sometimes and one of the kids acts up and now you’re in a bad mood- whether the kids are there or not, you go anyway.

You go to an event and someone posts pictures and I look at them and I notice that no one had a good time! Why are you posting that? That is such nonsense! I won’t post. If it was a bad time, I don’t post. I’ll talk about it on my show but I won’t post this rosy picture, like, “Look how happy we are!” No. Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember about you.

That’s interesting. What’s funny is you know how some people are really interested in leaving a legacy? I think the only legacy that I need to leave – the one thing that’s super important to me- is to make sure that my 4 kids that I’ve created are really independent and healthy functioning humans. That’s really important to me. Beyond that, I don’t need to be remembered for anything else. As long as my day to day is happy, I feel very grateful. I’m in a really loving, not perfect, but perfect for us relationship. Perfect family - again, not absolutely perfect, but it works.

Now for something fun for our fashionistas. Tell us about your closet. How many pocketbooks do your own?

I love how you say pocketbook! It’s so New York. I honestly don’t know. My closet is like my little space where I hide. I love my closet.

This is a funny story. Last night Terry’s mom was over and she’s so sweet. Dinner was over, I said goodbye and I came upstairs. I had like 10 minutes. I had a little drop of wine in my glass so I closed my closet doors so I could sit in there alone to relax and finish my wine. As I was drinking my wine, Terry invited his mom upstairs and I thought, OMG, are they going to come in? I locked the doors. I hid.

What are your plans for the future?

That’s a good question. Right now, with Terry we have our podcast “Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig” where we talk about health, wellness and beauty in our new book “The Dubrow Diet,” which was just released, so we’re going to be on a press tour for that. We go to Minnesota once a month with Consult Beaute because that’s where we broadcast out of when we sell our products. And of course “Heather Dubrow’s World” is now on twice a week on PodcastOne. Plus I have the 4 kids and I have some fun projects that I’m working on. But I’m not a pre-celebrator of things. So we’ll see what happens. I’m moving in directions that I’m finding interesting and fun and cool. Some of it is television stuff and some of it is not. I’m enjoying myself. And I’m trying to keep the balance of doing the things that I love that help me feel creative. Obviously the podcast and things like that I can do while my kids are at school because they are my priority. But there are a couple of other things that I’m working on that might take a little more of a time hit but I’m enjoying the process. heatherdubrow.com

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Q I am starting a new business and need to create a brand. Can you suggest ways to do this?

A Branding yourself is defined as developing a unique professional identity and coherent message that sets you apart from others either in your company or in your industry. To brand your new business, begin by researching your target audience and your competitors. This includes googling, checking relevant social media and talking to people in your target market. Next, you have to pick your focus and personality. Create a positioning statement that stakes your claim in the market. This is for your eyes only to help you answer the right questions about your brand. Imagine your brand as a person, and think of several adjectives that describe your brand that will connect with your audience. This will help with creating your voice on social media. Now, choose your business name which will affect your logo, Trademark registration, domain and marketing. You want a name that is hard to imitate and is different from others in your market. Now choose the colors and fonts for your business name and be mindful that certain colors bring about different emotions. Next, you need to write a slogan. A good slogan is short, catchy and a leaves a strong impression to put on your website, headline, business card, and social media.

Now it is time to create your logo which should be unique and identifiable. Remember it is the face of your company and will be everywhere your brand exists. Your brand needs to remain consistent from the theme you choose for your website to the marketing you do to customer service to the way you package and ship your products. It will continue to evolve with your business. Now it is up to you to self-promote your new business through word of mouth, advertising, marketing, and other media.

Please know that this information has come about through research and trial and error on my part while setting up my own brand.

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ning new projects, and the list goes on and on. I can’t seem to find a way to shut down and relax.

Even when I am on vacation, I am constantly going. Meditation and yoga do not work for me. Do you have any suggestions of ways for me to disconnect and slow down, even for a little while?

A I totally understand you as I am the same Type “A” personality as you. My brain never stops. I am always thinking of what needs to be done next or new projects to plan. One way I have found to shut my brain down is to physically move myself out of my home or office and into nature. I go to the beach, sit in a chair and stare at the waves, watch the seagulls flying and listen to the sounds around me.

It may be for only a half an hour, but it helps me to push my type “A” thoughts to the back of my mind and lets my senses enjoy the beauty of my surroundings. For some people it could be a park, a lake, the woods or the mountains. It will enable you to feel disconnected and give your brain a rest. When you do return to your normal mode, you will feel refreshed. It may take a few visits before you learn how to unwind and keep your brain from wandering. But you will get there.

Other things that I find helpful to destress is to enjoy the healing effects of a salt cave, get a massage, reflexology and/or facial. The pleasure of being pampered, the warm massage bed and the soft music playing enables me to shut down the “noise” in my brain and relax. If these services are not in your budget right now, consider a warm bath with scented oils, candlelight and a glass of wine. Hopefully this does the trick. Good luck.

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r. Myrna L. Fischman is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in New York State since 1960. She has served in numerous positions at Long Island University (LIU). She has been a Professor of Accounting, Taxation and Law since 1979, Director of the Center for Accounting and Tax Education since 1986, and Director of the School of Professional Accountancy in the Brooklyn campus since 1984. She is the Accounting Department Chairman and Coordinator of the Graduate Capstone Courses. She specialized in teaching financial accounting and gave seminars at the University as well.

Dr. Fischman has had a successful career as a private practice accountant. She gained experience as Community Fellowship and Chief Accountant and Investigator of Rackets at the office of the Queens District Attorney.

She served as an Instructor of Accounting at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, a Teacher of the Accounting Center at Commercial High School in New York and Assistant Controller at Sam Goody, Inc. Dr. Fischman is a member of the NYSSCPA Society and is past president of its Brooklyn chapter. She also has served on the organization’s board of directors. She is Special Director of the Leo Schloss Fund and Director of the Center for Accounting and Tax Education, and currently serves on the FAE LIU COAP Advisory Board.

Prior service includes the FAE Scholarship Awards Committee and the board of the Political Action Committee (Brooklyn Chapter Representative). She is also the past president of both the New York Chapters of the Association of Government Accountants and the Institute of Management Accountants.

Among her numerous accomplishments, Dr. Fischman developed a new business machine course and curriculum at the Borough of Manhattan Community College, brought a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance IRS program to the LIU-Brooklyn campus and created the Center for Accounting and Tax Education (CATE) which brings continuous professional education to practicing accountants and now also offers continuing law education to attorneys. She developed articulation agreements with the Borough of Manhattan Community College, Kings-

borough Community College and New York Technical Community College. She also developed a 150-hour BS/ MS accounting program for the LIU-Brooklyn campus, the CW Post campus and the Southampton College campus, which is approved by the NYS Education Department for preparation for the CPA exam. She introduced courses in fraud using materials from the Association of Fraud Examiners. Dr. Fischman established the Myrna L. Fischman Excellence in Accounting Scholarship to provide financial aid to deserving candidates, so they can enter the profession.

Memberships and affiliations include NYSSCPA, FAE, AICPA, AAA, IMA, and AGA. Dr. Fischman was the Editor of the Delta Pi Epsilon Annual Yearbook, a Reviewer for “The CPA Journal” and author of “Who will teach our Future CPAs?” published in “Trusted Professional.”

Dr. Fischman has received numerous awards. They include being the recipient of the Community Service Society Award in 1969, The Dr. Emanuel Saxe Outstanding CPA in Education Award from 1994-1995 and the Lifetime Achievement Award from Soroptimist International in 1997. She received the Director’s Award from the Department of the Treasury, IRS in 2000 and earned an award from the Treasury-Internal Revenue Service-Stakeholder Partnerships in Education & Communication for 40 Years of Service to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.

Dr. Fischman attended CUNY to earn a B.S. and M.S. in 1964. She became certified to be a Public Accountant by the State of New York. She later obtained a Ph.D. from New York University.

She supports her community through contributions to the Emanu-El League of the Temple Emanu-El in New York, the Jewish Guild for the Blind, the Jewish Braille Institute, the Community Welfare Committee Association, Friends of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Friends of the American Ballet Theatre and the Woman’s City Club. In her spare time she enjoys reading and dancing. www.liu.edu/Brooklyn/Academics/Faculty/Faculty/F/ Myrna-L-Fischman

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Founder, Communications Specialist | AvantGarde Communications Group

nna Shamis Lapin is a communications specialist with over 20 years experience in public relations, marketing communications, brand development and client management. She works with some of the world’s most recognized brands like Vogue, Elle Décor, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Salon & Spa, CBS, Planet Hollywood, Hilton Hotels, Splenda/ Johnson & Johnson, Danskin, Sprint PCS, Trident, Dentyne, Bubblicious, Cadbury Adams/ Cadbury Schweppes, Crunch Fitness and Cendant.

Whether it’s securing local and national media coverage, negotiating an endorsement deal, or identifying a new brand opportunity, Inna takes an active, hands-on approach with each and every client, playing an instrumental role in their PR, brand and marketing initiatives.

Since founding AvantGarde Communications Group in 2005, Inna is honored to count emerging brands like The Project Neat, Martha Stewart Essentials, Annie Hammer Jewelry, Om Aroma & Co., Yanina & Co., BOBO Wrap, Best Home Fashion, KC Tees, Solaris Health System and ABC Kids Expo; along with TV personalities like Lindsay Arnold, Jesse Kovacs, David Good, Natalie Getz, Jesse Csincsak, Paige Duke, and Michael Stagliano; fashion and lifestyle expert Pamela Pekerman, celebrity nursery and kids space designer and baby gear expert Vanessa Antonelli, media personality and professional organizer, Liza Zaslow, celebrity event planner Danielle Rothweiler, author/life stylist Jennifer Tuma Young, celebrity executive editor Lori Bizzoco of CupidsPulsecom, professional Alpine Snowboarder AJ Muss, competitive surfer Alexa Muss, alongside many others among her client list.

A passionate educator and connector, Inna is often educating, speaking or commenting about the PR, marketing and media industry, and its changing landscape. She has been featured across a number of media channels, was instrumental in helping publish CRAVE New York City, is an author of Big Bold Business Advice from New Jersey Women Business Owners, a Contributing Editor at Galtime.com, and has sat on several Advisory Boards, including Retail Minded Magazine and Femfessionals.

How did you get started in your industry?

I studied Journalism and Public Relations at Monmouth University. During school, I worked for a music marketing company and then after graduation, went to work for a full-service PR firm in NYC. I credit those two companies for really helping me get my start in the industry.

What advice would you give to women looking to get started in your field?

Do an internship. Don’t be afraid to work and pay your dues: roll up your sleeves and get ready to learn as much as you can!

What challenges do you feel women today face?

I believe one of biggest challenges women face in the workplace today is flexibility. Many women go on to be parents, while also trying to maintain and grow a career. I believe Corporate America makes that extremely difficult. It is for this reason that I started my own agency almost 13 years ago. I knew that one day I would have a family, and would require a schedule that would allow me work in this field. I can also be a mom that shows up when needed and is present. www.agcomgroup.com P.O.W.E.R. Magazine | 43

Alexandria Rose Owner/Educator | Kidz Create Music

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lexandria Rose started playing the piano at two and a half years old at the command of her mother, who insisted she and her sister learn to play. There were a lot of tears throughout the years every time they had to sit down to practice. However, the hard work paid off when she finally fell in love with the piano at the age of ten, when she was finally capable of learning the advanced 11-page version of “My Heart Will Go On” from her favorite movie “Titanic.” It was then that Alexandria realized her talent and began to enjoy it, expanding upon it as she provided accompaniment for worship band and theater at school.

At fourteen years old, her mother told her it was time to get a job, so she began teaching piano from home. Once she got her driver’s license, she began driving to clients’ homes. She continued teaching in college since it was the best paying job for the least amount of time.

Alexandria started her solo music school business in Orange County, but when she had the dream to transfer to USC she had to start from scratch again. Luckily, she got into U.S.C., graduating with a B.A. in Italian and a Minor in Theater in 2012. Near graduation, she was teaching close to 45 students per week. At this point she realized she needed help. So, in 2012 she hired her first teacher to start teaching with her around West Los Angeles, California.

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In March of 2018, Alexandria taught her last class and handed over all of her current students to her teachers.

She stepped into the managerial role 100% and has not looked back. Once again, piano gave her another step up in her career by aiding her in landing a managerial job at SUR restaurant. With some time on her hands, Alexandria found that her ultimate passion is acting. Now that she’s not teaching full time, she has begun to pursue that with more diligence. Managing at SUR has also given her opportunities to network, be around other actors, and be where the action is happening. She acknowledges that she owes a multitude of thanks to her parents (especially her mom) for pushing her to stick with the piano. Music is and always will be her life. She hopes that she can help make that a reality for others too.

In her spare time, Alexandria enjoys a number of hobbies including: painting, hula hooping, running, hot yoga, snowboarding, scuba diving, paddle boarding, surfing, music festivals, movies, and cooking. She is a member of M.T.A.C. Did practicing music at a young age interfere with you spending time with friends or having a “normal” childhood?

I would say that the only part of my childhood that was not normal was the amount of extracurricular activities I was a part of, piano included. I was required to practice 1 hour a day. Playing piano definitely enhanced my talent and allowed me to compete and always perform in anything talent related at my school.

What advice would you give to children starting piano lessons or to parents interested in having their children begin piano lessons at a young age?

I would say to them that it is possible to have fun in lessons and in learning music. However, true talent is formed through discipline. Therefore, giving your child piano lessons requires a responsibility on the parents part.

When students face difficulties in their training and want to give up, that is when it’s the parent’s turn to push them and stand their ground. This kind of determination to not give up is what shapes a musician and also gives the child an invaluable life lesson.

Is there an age that is too young to start learning to play an instrument?

No! Just as there is no age too old to begin learning to play an instrument. By the time they are five they have a full understanding of how to read music. Similarly, my oldest student was 82 years old! Music truly transcends age. www.kidzcreatemusic.com

Gail King Host LooKing to Make a Difference with Gail

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ail King from Dix Hills, Long Island, danced as a child with the Antonini Ballet Company and performed at Carnegie Hall. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from Dowling College and receiving her Master’s Degree from Stony Brook University, Gail went on to teach for 35 ½ years at Sachem High School North in Lake Ronkonkoma.

Currently retired, as a High School English teacher and adjunct instructor, Gail was very involved in their mentoring program presenting a compilation of published educators and her own original award winning lesson plans emphasizing cooperative learning and discipline. Gail presented her cooperative learning techniques at a New York State Conference in Albany and was inducted in the Academy for Teaching and Learning. She was also awarded a SCOPE All Star Teacher Award for her work currently used by schools on Long Island, New York.

She went on to live out her dream of becoming an inspirational role model for seniors when she entered the Ms. New York Sr. America Pageant. She entered to draw attention to the achievements and accomplishments of senior women. After Gail won the New York title, she went on to win the National Pageant and title of “Ms. Senior America.” She went on to become an award-winning motivational speaker helping women and their families in their fight against breast cancer. She has shared her personal story of victory with helpful advice on daytime TV in Tampa, Florida and the Arlington Weekly News: The Rich Massabny Show. Her articles have been published in IMAGE Magazine. She’s been featured in Long Island Woman, Pulse Magazine, and as a featured article and cover of Generations Magazine and Gem Magazine.

In addition to volunteering, she has modeled and raised funds for the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Foundation. As a 43-year breast cancer survivor herself, she speaks at doctors’ symposiums and counsels women who have been recently diagnosed with the disease. Gail has worked with the actress Fran Drescher and her foundation “Cancer Schmancer.”

Gail started a second career as a SAG actress and

model. She has appeared in television commercials and infomercials and has been an extra on popular TV shows and feature films including: Law and Order, Royal Pains, 30 Rock, Life on Mars, Extreme Forensics, Salt, Four Backyards, The Winning Season and Did You Hear About the Morgans? The Affair and Pan Am. She is featured in a chapter in a new book, “Cancer With Joy” in which she is donating all money to various breast cancer initiatives. She is also a contributing editor for cancer awareness education. Gail speaks at support groups, senior centers and hospitals.

New York State Senator John Flanagan recognized Gail’s altruistic work by honoring her in Albany at a Senate Session where she also met with Governor Paterson. She has received forty two Proclamations for her work and also raised money for Little Shelter and for Madonna Heights. After speaking at the HHH Survivors Dinner, Gail was the guest speaker at their Candlelight Ceremony and the Sid Jacobson JCC in Roslyn where she discussed a program Strength to Strength in which exercise is used to fight disease.

Gail’s work has helped raise money for children’s charities, Veterans groups and animal rights. She has raised money for families in need and sends cards to our Armed Forces overseas. Gail now hosts her own internet TV show, LooKING to make a Difference with GAIL: an interview show with people who are inspirational and inspire others to help people and animals seen on Gailkingtv.com, Lightningstarentertainment.com, of which she is President and Partner, Roku (Lightningstartv), Cablevision in Nassau-Suffolk and the Hamptons as well as Time Warner in Brooklyn and on Fios throughout the five boroughs.

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ennifer Vatza is a Certified Aromatherapist.

She recently founded Restorative Aromatics in April, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to focus on supporting clients who are looking for a holistic approach to managing stress, anxiety, sleep issues, skincare, and acute or chronic aches and pains. In June, she launched her online store and has a forthcoming Etsy store in the works as well. She also educates clients on supporting and enhancing their health and wellness through aromatherapy through in-person workshops and online social media engagement. Jennifer is actively working on a webinar series and several eBooks on aromatherapy topics. She provides restorative aromatics to ground people, develops individual oils and customizes scents. Other services include stress mapping, stress redesign, and coaching.

As well as educating her clients, Jennifer has continued her own education in the field. She completed the Foundations of Aromatherapy Level One Certification Program and the Essential Oils and Pregnancy Workshop at the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies in 2018. She attended the Aromatherapy Teacher Training Program at Aromahead Institute in 2018 and is currently working on her Diploma in Natural Skincare Formulation at the School of Natural Skincare. Additionally, she is attending the French Aromatherapy Certification Program and the Aromatic Scholars Level Two Certification Program, both at The New York Institute of Aromatic Studies.

Born on June 3, 1975, Jennifer first started using essential oils in 2011 and started to explore making her own skincare products in 2016. She then began her extensive studies to obtain certifications in her field and continues to learn.

Jennifer is affiliated with the International Association of Women and the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy.

How did you get started in your field/industry?

I first started using essential oils in 2011 for health and wellness and started making my own skincare products in 2016.

My passion increased over time and I began to explore using essential oils for my overall health and wellness. I was inspired to bring health and wellness into people’s lives through aromatherapy.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

Time management is a challenge because by day I work at a

university managing the Economics department’s website.

Balancing life, work, and my studies often includes wearing many hats whilst juggling responsibilities.

Who was your mentor?

Who influenced you the most?

My teachers through my aromatherapy certifications and education courses have been instrumental in my passion and business of aromatherapy. I have to thank Robert Tisserand, Jade Shutes, Andrea Butje, Amy Galper, Cathy Skipper, Joy Musacchio, and Cynthia Brownley, whose courses, webinars, and workshops have provided an invaluable experience to me as an aromatherapist.

What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

I work with my business coach Carlee Myers of Work You Love Now to help me focus on my projects and maintain a consistent work-life balance. Running your own business, no matter what it is takes a lot of time and you really need to learn how to prioritize everything from revenue generating projects to time to relax during your week.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Women today face many challenges, but also have many unique advantages especially in my industry. We are well-suited towards the nature of complementary alternative healing modalities. More and more people are seeking out alternatives for self-care and their overall health and wellness.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

My advice to anyone interested in essential oils and aromatherapy is to seek out getting certified as this will set you apart from those selling essential oils for multilevel marketing companies. Proper and safe use of essential oils is crucial in this industry.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

In my field, I have an intuitive instinct for blending therapeutic aromatic blends to enhance the mind, body, and spirit.

I can pick up a few essential oils and know instinctively how many drops of each I need and how they will complement and enhance each other providing a different array of benefits for the psyche and emotions. www.restorativearomatics.com

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Rising

STARS

Melvina J. Newman is in the real estate industry serving as a property manager in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

In this position, she oversees the management of a home owner’s association.

She is responsible for the bookkeeping, oversees daily operations and ensures that all restrictions are adhered to by members. Melvina previously served in the legal and retail fields. She has an A.A. in Business. Melvina is a member of the Cosmopolitan International Diabetes Association.

Melvina J. Newman Property Manager How did you get started in your field/ industry?

After starting my career in the legal field and then owning my own retail business, I knew it was time for a change.

A customer suggested I look into management of a homeowners association.

He felt my background would be a benefit.

What were some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

In many ways, people were the biggest challenge in my retail career. We had to market ourselves to our customers. This is still true in the homeowners group as there are many different opinions and marketing is still key.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Women today still face the same challenges with discrimination and equality in the work force. We are still

paid less for the same work, have limited opportunities for advancement, and are still facing sexual harassment in the work force.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Believe in yourself and if you do that you will succeed. You must network with people, become involved in the community, be courageous, always do your very best and reach for the top.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

The outstanding qualities I wish to be remembered by would be my organizational skills and the ability to balance work along with community involvement. I have received numerous awards and have served as the International President to Cosmopolitan International.

Carlita Randall Life Coach Carlita Randall has over 15 years experience as a Life Coach. She is Certified in Trauma Focused Therapy and Substance Abuse. She finds it rewarding to counsel others and help them be successful emotionally and in their career.

Throughout her years as a counselor, Carlita learned the importance of connecting with others. She gained knowledge on overcoming obstacles of the mind and emotions. Due to her life experiences of having a premature daughter and a husband with a disability, she went through a difficult life journey.

Through this journey, she learned steps to increase her success in her career and how to maintain healthy relationships with those around her. It this combination that she uses today to help others seek balance and personal growth, while overcoming obstacles of the mind, body and spirit. After she helps a client complete this journey, her goal is to have them be successful in their career, life and relationships. Carlita helps empower women to have balance.

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How did you get started in your field/ industry?

As a child, I enjoyed helping others.

I watched my grandfather, who was a pastor, help people for over 40 years.

I would help in the church. Later, I became interested in psychology, because it explained individual’s behaviors. This was also a chance for me to help individuals that were having a difficult time look at life from a different perspective, and hopefully inspire and motivate them to change.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

The biggest challenges that I faced was balancing a career with having a daughter that was born premature and having a husband that is medically disabled. My family is my biggest support. We work as a team, and they encourage me to keep going every day.

Who was your mentor? Who influenced you the most?

There are many. My grandfather showed constant love for man and devotion to helping others. My mother has a strong will to fight even though she has

Multiple Sclerosis. My father has been my rock. He is my biggest influence as he battles cancer and continues to put my sister and I first in his life. He modeled positive work ethic and always supported my dreams.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Don’t let others tell you it can’t be done. Once you have a goal in mind, develop a plan. Find your balance between family and your goal and go for it.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

My goal is to help someone reach their goal daily. carlitarandall.com

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Katrina Conn

Big Heart Pet Brands MANUFACTURING

Engineer Simpsonville, South Carolina

Jennifer Wilkinson Balanced Body Chiropractic

Laketia Burgess

HEALTHCARE

Cody Bray Fashions

Chiropractor Mansfield, Texas

APPAREL/FASHION

Kelly A. Ramirez

Kelly Ramirez Mortgage Lending MORTGAGE LENDING

Mortgage Lending Professional Las Vegas, Nevada

Hitaxi Gandhi

Designer Pompano Beach, Florida

Patricia Dialoiso

DaVita Dialysis Center HEALTHCARE

Nutritionist Cheswick, Pennsylvania

Susan Maki

NYU Langone

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

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GARY GREENE - BAY AREA REAL ESTATE

IT Specialist North Brunswick, New Jersey

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HLW Workspace Solutions Inc. FURNITURE

Owner Gig Harbor, Washington

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Realtor Houston, Texas

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Respite Care of San Antonio

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Face to Face Ministries Inc.

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Founder Saint Louis, Missouri

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Nidia Wolff

Spectrum Enterprise

Nidia’s Cleaning Services

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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Sales Manager Newhall, California

Ginger Miller

Doterra Essential Oils AROMA THERAPY

Aroma Therapist Ballston Spa, New York

Antonia Espinoza

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP LEGAL/LAW

Paralegal Northridge, California

Cleaning Simi Valley, California

Cecelia Ford League of Women Bowlers SPORTS

Educator Washington, DC

Maryalice Keegan Grace’s Uncluttered ORGANIZATION SERVICE

Organizer Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Michelle Fermin

Lillian S. Johnson

REAL ESTATE

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Real Estate Agent Salem, New Hampshire

Educator Lehigh Acres, Florida

Century 21 North Shore Fermin Group

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A Tender Touch Senior Placement ELDERCARE

Senior Placement Ventura, California

Shameema Ahmed Bristol-Myers Squibb PHARMACEUTICALS

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Editor Savannah, Georgia

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Recipes

Pork Chops Stuffed with Apple, Cranberry & Cheddar Cheese Ingredients 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup finely chopped dried cranberries 1 Tsp garlic paste 1 Tsp Kosher salt ¾ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup flour (for dredging chops) ½ cup chicken broth 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard with honey ¾ cup finely chopped onion 1 cup finely chopped celery 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage leaves 1 Granny Smith apple, diced 6 boneless center-cut loin pork chops (1 inch thick) 1 ½ cups apple juice Directions

Submitted by Alyson Myers from Redbook Magazine PHOTO: TINA RUPPA

30 Minute Crab Boil Ingredients 6 ears of corn ½ bag red potatoes 1 lb. of shrimp 1 lb. of crab legs ½ lb. spicy andouille sausage Old Bay seasoning (if desired) Crab boil bag Directions

Submitted by Jacqueline Franklin Feeds 4

Bring pot to a boil, put potatoes, sausage and corn in first because they take the longest. Boil for 10-15 minutes; add shrimp and crab legs and continue to let boil for another 10 minutes.

No Bake Cookies or Top of the Range Cookies Submitted by Linda Johnsen My Grandma Edna’s recipe

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• Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery, cranberries, sage, and garlic. Sauté 4 minutes.

Add apple and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Cook 4 minutes. Cool mixture, then stir in cheese. Remove mixture to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean.

• With a sharp knife held parallel to a cutting board, cut a pocket in each pork chop, leaving three sides intact. Stuff each chop with apple-cranberry mixture. Skewer pockets closed with toothpicks.

• Season chops with the remaining ¾ teaspoon of salt and sprinkle with pepper. Dredge chops in flour. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in skillet and heat over medium heat. Add chops and cook 8 minutes, turning once, or until just cooked through. Pour broth around chops.

Continue to cook 4 minutes, turning chops, or until cooked through. Remove chops to a platter.

Cover loosely with foil.

• Add apple juice to liquid in skillet. Whisk in mustard.

Bring to a boil. Cook until sauce is reduced by half.

Strain sauce through a fine-mesh sieve. Remove toothpicks from pork. Pour sauce over chops.

Ingredients 2 cups sugar 6 Tbsp cocoa ½ cup butter ½ cup creamy peanut butter 3 cups quick oatmeal Directions

• In a large saucepan, bring sugar, cocoa and butter to a rolling or bubbly boil over medium heat for 1 full minute.

• Remove from heat and add peanut butter and oatmeal.

• Mix together and drop by spoonfuls onto tin foil or buttered pan. Let set – Enjoy!

Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Ingredients 3 mashed bananas (ripe) 1/3 cup apple sauce 2 cups oats ¼ cup almond milk ½ cup raisins Submitted by 1 Tsp vanilla Jon Mack 1 Tsp cinnamon Directions

• Preheat oven to 350.

• Combine ingredients. Allow to chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

• Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Place large tablespoon of mixture 2” apart.

• Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes.

Food

Butternut Squash Soup

6 servings Ingredients One 2 to 3 lb. butternut squash, peeled and seeded (or you can buy it prepacked, already diced-each package is usually 1 lb. so will need 2 packages) 2 Tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup olive oil 1 medium onion or shallot, chopped or diced 4-6 cups chicken stock Thyme to taste Rosemary to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper Crème Fraiche (optional topping) Directions • Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter and oil. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove squash chunks with slotted spoon and place in a blender and puree. Return blended squash to pot. Stir and season with thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

• Sprinkle crème fraiche and chopped pumpkin seeds on top if you like.

Serving Size: About 4 Sandwiches

Submitted Submitted by Cari Mews by Cari Mews Service Size: About 4

Submitted by Jolene Wahl

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Chicken Salad Sandwich

Ingredients 4 celery stalks (diced) 2 large hard-boiled eggs (mashed) 3 Tbsp onions (diced) 3 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese 6 Tbsp light mayo 2 slices of light multigrain bread 8 grape tomatoes Lettuce (as desired) (sliced in quarters) 2 – 4 oz. cans of chunk chicken breast (mashed) Directions • Prepare all your ingredients above. Feel free to add or skip ingredients for your taste.

• Mix all top ingredients together in a bowl. Scoop onto your bread, top it with lettuce and you’re set to go.

This is my fast go-to sandwich for the road. It takes me mere minutes to whip it all together and go. It is tasty, filling, and healthy.

Apple Crumble Pie Ingredients Filling 1 (9 inch) deep dish pie crust 6 Organic gala apples - peeled, cored, thinly sliced 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 Tbsp flour Directions

Submitted by Syndi Reibman 1 Tsp ground cinnamon ½ Tsp ground ginger Topping 1/3 cup white sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 6 Tbsp unsalted butter

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

• Mix the apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon and ginger in large bowl. Pour into unbaked pie shell.

• Mix 1/3 cup sugar with flour; Add a little butter at a time and mix with finger tips until crumbly. Spoon mixture over apples.

• Bake in preheated oven until apples are soft and top is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.

• Serve with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce.

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Jon Marie Mack

J

on Marie Mack was born in Rochester, Michigan. She grew up on a 180-acre farm owned by her grandparents. The only child of a drama teacher and theater director, she began acting on stage at the age of 5. When she was 15, she became a fashion model. Jon attended the NYU Tisch School of Arts and studied under Lee Strasberg and the Experimental Theater programs. She then relocated to Los Angeles to finish her studies at UCLA, where she earned a Certificate in Graphic Design and Computer Graphics. After graduating, she worked as a Freelance Graphic Designer and began working in feature films.

She first came to national attention with her performance as Ava Gardner in the Emmy Award winning biopic “Introducing Dorothy Dandridge” starring Halle Berry. From there she went on to appear in several feature films as well as television.

In 2012, Jon played a soccer mom hoping to score with Gerard Butler in “Playing for Keeps.” She also appeared in “Straight A’s” and Millennium Entertainment’s “Spiders 3D.” She is also a voice over artist who worked alongside Will Smith in “After Earth,” playing a psychiatrist. In 2015 Jon played a gun slinger named Reggie in “Blunt Force Trauma.” She played an entertainment reporter in SyFy’s creature comedy “Lavalantula” and sequel “2 Lava 2 Lantula!” In 2017, she played a telepathic government test experiment subject in “Mind Blown” and an ancient time traveling sorceress in “Pandora’s Box.” She will appear in the soon to be released “The Amityville Murders” and Lifetime TV Original “Saving My Baby.”

Jon is also an accomplished musician, singer and music producer. Her band, Auradrone, has released 3 albums since 2009 and will be releasing a forthcoming EP in 2018. Auradrone has performed in festivals around the world including Exit Fest in Novi Sad, Serbia.

Animal welfare and preserving endangered wildlife are other passions for Jon who created her foundation ‘Defending the Endangered’ in 2015 to raise awareness about poaching and trophy hunting. She starred

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Actress, Musician, Animal Activist Auradrone in, co-directed, produced and edited a music video titled Auradrone: Weapon of Choice, which illustrates the devastation poaching and trophy hunting are causing the planet. The video was released in late 2016 and has been featured on several animal welfare sites and blogs.

Jon is a self-taught audio engineer and music producer and has engineered 4 albums to date. She is also a proficient video editor and has edited several music videos including some for her own project Auradrone.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced is keeping my focus and fortitude when things are challenging and keeping my creativity flowing. Nowadays actors, musicians and basically all artists need to be somewhat self-sufficient, so the difficulty is always how to keep the momentum going when it’s really up to you and no one else. I came from a small town, so I really had to start from the ground up and build everything I have myself without compromising who I really am.

With everything you have accomplished within your profession, what do you consider to be your crowning glory?

I think that each time I finish a project and see it through to the end that I would consider that a crowning glory. I am proud to have self released 3 albums, and am on the verge of releasing my fourth. I am also very pleased with the work we are doing with Defending the Endangered at this stage because it has grown from a tiny idea in 2015 to now where we are participating in our first international event this fall in Monaco. Everything I can do to help the wildlife on this planet is a victory, even if it is a step by step process. Just the fact that we raised money to help rhinos in South Africa last year felt like a victory because I am firm believer in being part of walking my talk and being part of a solution instead of sitting back and lamenting the state of the world.

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Your activism and support for animal welfare and preserving endangered wildlife are well documented. What led you to create your foundation, Defending the Endangered?

It started in 2015 after I had made an Auradrone video/PSA addressing an issue that I feel very strongly about which is poaching. I was talking to friends of mine about how we could use our creative abilities to raise more awareness about the issue. A lot of us are animal lovers who’ve been seeing the treatment of wildlife get worse each year as so many incredible species are being abused, exploited and sold off as trophies or snake oil medicines. I wanted to use my platform to bring others to this same cause so the movement came about from this.

How did your musical group, Auradrone, come about?

I have played in bands since I was 15 and had been writing music since then so when I moved to Los Angeles, I started playing in local bands for a period of time. I taught myself how to record and engineer my own music around 2004 and the concept of Auradrone was born in 2007. My vision for Auradrone has always been a collaborative effort more than a traditional band.

You are very diverse in your activities. What advice would you give to young women interested in getting started in acting, music and activism?

As clichĂŠ as it may sound, being true to yourself is the most important thing you can do when it comes to pursuing a true passion. As a woman, people are always putting labels on us. We work twice as hard to push past those and break preconceived notions.

There’s even something to be said for learning from those who have not succeeded.

Being as active as you are, how do you balance your professional and personal lives?

I think that is a constant battle that most busy and creative people face. Sometimes the line between work and personal life can be blurred. I do try to take time out from the chaos to be silent and look after myself. That is something that busy people tend to forget. We need to recharge our batteries often or else everything gets drained, both personally and professionally. Meditation and yoga are examples of things I do to replenish myself as needed. www.officialjonmack.com

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nn Hunter has been a professional photographer for almost 15 years. In addition to photography, she is a Digital Artist, Designer and Author. Her work covers a wide spectrum of disciplines, from portraits to landscapes, community and sporting events, real estate photography, grand openings, family reunions and more. She travels throughout the state as needed.

Ensuring client satisfaction is extremely important to Ann. She gets to know her clients on a personal level and captures their uniqueness regardless of the project. So far, Ann has published two books, “Beyond the End of the Road” and “The Endless Journey,” utilizing her digital photography and writing short stories to go with the pictures.

In her spare time, Ann enjoys photography on a personal level and writing.

How did you get started in your field/industry?

I had a debilitating car crash. Healing from it led me to the creative arts. I worked my way through the 3 major mediums of art. Then it was suggested that I learn to work with the camera.

What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

Patience. I wanted to understand and ultimately know everything immediately. I get so excited about creative work and I love to learn. But I ultimately discovered that true knowledge comes with patience and practice.

Ann Hunter Founder and Photographer Ann Hunter Photography What is some advice that has helped you juggle your career and family life successfully?

To not only remember to truly apply, but to seek a balance in different ways. Find those approaches that work for me. That allow me to stay comfortably centered.

What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

I believe that in some ways we still need to be taken more seriously as true professionals. Through hard work and commitment to it we deserve and have earned our status within the professional community.

What advice would you give to women starting out in your industry?

Make a commitment to work very hard. Be willing to learn and openly receive the suggestions from those who came before you. Love what you do and always make it fun.

Name one outstanding quality that you think people should know about you or remember you by.

I truly care about our world. I’ve chosen to help where ever I can. I hope that I may be adding my positivity to a person, group or organization. To me, there is nothing more satisfying than giving from my heart. www.annhunterphotography.info

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Dr. Vivian Carroll Rejecting The Spirit of Rejection Adopted? Almost aborted? Abandoned?

Abused? Angry at being bullied? Alienated from family and friends? The Spirit of Rejection is a very destructive spirit that seeks to wreak havoc in our lives. Sometimes we are unaware of its detriment until later on in life. Because of Dr. Vivian Carroll’s ability to overcome the spirit of rejection in her own life, it led her to write her book Rejecting The Spirit of Rejection. Dr. Carroll relentlessly and compassionately seeks women of all ages, and all walks of life, to encourage and empower them to overcome the spirit of rejection by receiving God’s love and to move forward on a path of deliverance, healing, and restoration. In this book, Dr. Carroll teaches: *What the Spirit of Rejection Is *Root Causes of the Spirit of Rejection *Types of Rejection *How To Overcome the Spirit of Rejection Dr. Vivian Carroll, Ph.D. is a wife, pastor, teacher, N.Y.S Chaplain, counselor and life coach.

She is the CEO of Carroll Enterprise, LLC, and Brides of Christ International Women’s Ministry.

Alongside her husband, Apostle Stan Carroll. Dr. Carroll pastors Purple Heart Ministries, International in Danbury, CT. Their adult sons, Jahrell and Jamel Carroll co-labors with them.

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Heather Dubrow & Terry Dubrow, M.D. The Dubrow Diet: Interval Eating to Lose Weight And Feel Ageless weight control. With interval eating, When you’ve tried practically every the Dubrows will introduce you to a diet and have struggled for years to simple eating schedule that can help reach and maintain a healthy weight, you: what do you do next? If you’re Heath• reprogram your cells to go after er and Terry Dubrow, MD, you create stored fat for fuel. your own diet based on cutting-edge • lower insulin and normalize blood and Nobel–prize winning science sugar. that promises not just unprecedented • fight off chronic inflammation metabolic control, but also an internal linked to almost every major disease. cellular rejuvenation with powerful • activate a process known as autoantiaging effects. Then, after creating a phagy, your cells’ self-cleaning process diet that can transform your life from and an antiaging game changer. the inside out, you want to help as • increase your energy. many people as possible look and • finally reach your goal weight. feel their best, so you write a book • rejuvenate your skin and overall about it! appearance.

In The Dubrow Diet, Orange So, what are you waiting for? You County’s favorite reality TV couple have more power than you realize share the diet and exercise plan they over the hormones that regulate your created to end their own decades-long weight and the molecular factors that yo-yo dieting and flip on what they determine how you age. It’s time to call the “ageless switch.” The central take advantage of this power with a concept is called interval eating, a diet that is not only doable but also practice based on research showing sustainable and even fun! The Duthat when you eat is perhaps the most brows wouldn’t have it any other way. important factor in weight loss and Brittany C. Carson The Chosen One This is a non-fiction book about Brittany Carson’s life experiences. The Chosen One is a great book to read and learn from. In this book she explains most of her experiences of the ups and downs she has came across in her life. When going through the downs and darkness of life she still managed to get through to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Many things made an attempt to break her down, but she would not let them keep her down for long. While being thrown different kind of obstacles that life brought her she became lost and in reoccurring pain. That hurt and pain had built up over the years from what she had experienced. After having an unexpected experience she changed to become a better person, became awakened to the world around her, and herself.

She started to break through the generational issues that were passed down to her from her family not knowing that she would make it through. When changing her mind set to being more determined, optimistic, open minded, positive, and fearless a good impact was brought upon her life. She began to become her true, real, and authentic self. Brittany Carson is living proof that no matter what obstacles life throws your way or what you may go through in life you can get through it. There are times in life where everyone will face challenges. You have to believe and be determined that you can make it through the tough times. On the other side of those tough times brings you more strength, peace, happiness, and knowledge.

Tonia DeCosimo Single and Not Settling After not walking down the aisle (as she assumed she would) in her twenties and then hoping it would happen in her thirties, Tonia DeCosimo found herself single at age forty and couldn’t help but ask herself, “Whose fault is this anyway?”

The answer, she determined, is not as straightforward as it seems. And she quickly found out she’s not the only one facing these challenges.

In her new book Single and Not Settling!, DeCosimo takes you through her dating journey.

In a society where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find the right partner, more and more people are finding themselves romantically unattached and they are still reluctant to “settle.” DeCosimo weaves together real-life stories in a web of hilarity and heartbreak, to expound on single life in modern America—with a sprinkling of tips to avoid those treacherous relationship pitfalls.

Lighthearted and poignant in equal measure, Single and Not Settling!, offers camaraderie, hope, and a real look at life in the dating trenches.

Annella Metoyer | Dare to Be the Change Cathy Aman In Dare to be the Change, Annella Metoyer courageously shares the Then My Mind Took a Walk to Love details of her life’s challenges, her family’s dedication to positive change Then My Mind Took a Walk To Love . . . is a as well as offers hope for readers through collection of original lyrics, poems, and photographs her struggles and accomplishments. Start- that reflect inspirations, insights, loves, and disaping with the integration of her small town pointments experienced and shared by the author. public school, she encounters a life-chang- The majority of these writings were done during an ing experience that sets her on a path of intense period of her life when she took a spiritu“being the change.” al journey in pursuit of divine joy and love under Not only did she face the challenges when circumstances that were often very un-divine. The women were not the voice in the room, but poems are woven with metaphors that weave nature she also did so as a person of color. From and human experience into coworkers to disgruntled customers’ discrima common fabric. Peering ination, she lived the evolution of attitudes. through her personal emoWith each adversity, she became more detertions, are also reflections of mined to take the challenge and turn it into her love of life and personal an advantage. philosophy on many of Annella Metoyer was blessed to experi- its issues. These works are ence many firsts. She was the first person of color employed by a local seasoned with romance, bank and ultimately became the City President for a large corporate frustrations, joy, and longbank. Her journey later took an unexpected turn when she transitioned ing. For those of you with from employee to entrepreneur. an insight into the spiritual Dare to be the Change will resonate with anyone that has ever view of life or a love of faced adversities. As you read the story, you will rejoice in the strength nature, her works may be that Annella finds within to help others and to make this world a particularly touching. better place.

Americans didn’t just go to the polls in defied those who wrote his political obituary.

Laura Ingraham 2016. They joined a movement that swept Billionaire at the Barricades: Now she confronts the president’s critics and the unlikeliest of candidates, Donald Trump, The Populist Revolution responds to those who deny the importance into the Oval Office. Can he complete his of his America First agenda. With sharp from Reagan to Trump agenda? Or will his opponents in the media, humor and insight she traces the DNA of the protestor class, and political establishment populist movement: from Goldwater’s 1964 block his efforts and choke off the movement campaign, to Nixon’s Silent Majority, to Reahe represents? gan’s smashing electoral victories.

In Billionaire at the Barricades, Laura Populism fueled the insurgency campaigns Ingraham gives readers a front row seat to of Buchanan and Perot, the election of George the populist revolution as she witnessed it.

W. Bush, and the Tea Party rallies of the She reveals the origins of this movement and Obama presidency. But a political novice — a its connection to the Trump presidency. She Manhattan billionaire — proved to be the unmasks the opposition, forecasts the future movement’s most vocal champion. This is the of the Make America Great Again agenda and inside story of his victory and the fitful strugoffers her own prescriptions for bringing real gle to enact his agenda. change to the swamp of Washington.

This book has also been published as Unlike most of her media colleagues, Busting the Barricades: What I Saw at the Ingraham understood Trump’s appeal and Populist Revolt.

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he name Heidi Daus is synonymous with elegance, sophistication and confidence, which defines the Heidi Daus woman. Her jewelry has inspired a sisterhood of sorts among the legions of fans of her stylish pieces. The Heidi Daus jewelry collection embodies superior design, style and color. Since 1981 the masterpieces of Heidi Daus have set precedence for the jewelry industry and pioneered the concept of statement jewelry. Heidi was exposed to fashion at a young age and realized her gift early on. Educated and raised in New York City where the first Heidi Daus studio was born, she traveled the world with eyes wide open taking in all the beautiful scenes that the fashion capitals had to offer.

Heidi’s love of fine art, nature, and home décor is reflected in her designs. Each piece encompasses unique artistry and features stunning colors, geometric art deco influences and intricate attention to detail. Each carefully constructed Heidi Daus piece incorporates fine jewelry making techniques where only the clearest of Swarovski stones are used, including fine superior Italian chain and exquisite French wires. Each piece is lovingly hand set and finished in the Heidi Daus propriety luxurious bronze tone finish. Heidi’s signature style is reflected throughout the collection. She has garnered loyal dedicated support from adoring fans. Heidi welcomes all to enter her world of beautiful jewelry and hopes that each piece is treasured and worn with love. As she likes to say, “When a woman sparkles, the world sparkles with her.”

Since the early eighties, the world has been enchanted with Heidi Daus glamour. Celebrities and renowned leaders have also turned to Heidi Daus jewelry as the ultimate fashion accessory. Today, Heidi’s exquisite designs continue to exemplify sophistication and elegance in magazines, films and on the red carpet, adorning luminaries of popular culture and countless others. New fans and loyal customers have inspired a generation of “collectors” amongst her loyal fans. Each piece of jewelry sold comes in a signature Heidi Daus box. These epitomize her great heritage of timeless elegance, exclusivity, and flawless design.

For more than 30 years, Heidi has supported a vast range of charities and organizations that benefit women and children.

As a passionate advocate for education, Heidi established the Heidi Daus Scholarship in 2007 to fund educational opportunities for those in need.

How did you get started in the jewelry business?

I went to the Wood Tobe-Coburn School in New York City, which teaches the business aspects of the fashion world. I had to have a job in the summer, and wanted to be in the industry, so I got a part time job at Saks Fifth Avenue. My mother said, “You’re crazy! You live in New Jersey and you’re going to spend all of your money commuting.” So, I got on my bicycle and went down to a little dress shop in my lovely town of Upper Montclair where Mr. Al, the owner of the store, hired me on the spot. I worked there all summer.

I helped them when they needed zippers and other special items. I was the one that ran into New York City and got the specific pieces needed. I found myself in the accessory area of New York City. I have to back up and say that I would take my paycheck from the dress shop and go deliver it at the jewelry shop down the street every Friday because I loved to

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buy beautiful jewelry. Needless to say, when I came home with a necklace made out of wood that was about two hundred dollars, my mother thought I was crazy.

I bought a few beads and went home and made things on my mother’s kitchen table. Then I went back to the store and sold them and bought more beads. One thing led to the next and then Mr. Al said, “You know what, Heidi, you’re fired!

Get the hell out of here. It’s time for you to go do it on your own.” That was 35 years ago.

You must have real talent and be very creative. You know that you must have a vision and you went for it. Did you know you were talented from a young age?

I could see people’s eyes light up when they put a piece of my jewelry on. When I felt that, and saw that spark, it pushed me further and further along the road. And goodness knows there were plenty of very tough times because I started with nothing. I had no money, no know-how, no nothing. It just propelled me to see how this jewelry really makes people happy and it does.

What were some of the other obstacles that you faced in in this career?

It was bad when the market went up and down. In the 90s,

President & CEO of Heidi Daus Designer and HSN Guest Jewelry Designer jewelry was just lost. Accessories were simply forgotten. The entire industry settled down for a while. But I think that’s when I decided that you really can’t pay that much attention to what everybody says what fashion is. Beautiful things are beautiful things and women are women. A “Heidi Girl” loves anything that sparkles. They love everything that’s beautiful.

It will be beautiful today, and ten years from now and 20 years from now.

Is it true that you cold-called Saks Fifth Avenue?

Yes indeed. I got my jewelry samples together and I marched up and down Madison Avenue and right into Saks Fifth Avenue. I said, “I think you should really carry this collection!” And they agreed.

If there’s anything that my story can do to help other girls that are out there, I have to say, “You’ve got to try! You’ve got to believe. You’ve got to pound the pavement and not give up.”

How do you continue to come up with such fresh and innovative designs?

That’s really the easiest part for me out of all of this. It’s quite a big business now, and there are many different areas.

For me, I can get inspiration just by looking out the window.

There is beautiful architecture, travel… That part is the easiest for me.

What’s your favorite color and stone?

I have to say aquamarine. I’ve never seen aquamarine look bad on anybody. Never.

And what about a stone. I see you have a lot of pearls and a lot of Swarovski crystal.

I would say my favorite are semi-precious stones, maybe carnelian, although I do love jade. I would say carnelian is my favorite stone. There’s something warm and wonderful about that color. It’s like a brownish red.

You are known for a lot of charitable donations, and a lot of charitable work. Why do you particularly support the organization called Emiliana’s Hope Foundation?

We try to help with any childhood cancer and research. I had a dear friend who worked for the company that took care of my website. When her perfectly healthy 13-year old daughter came home and said she had aching in her joints, she took her to the doctor. As it turns out, she had cancer and she has since passed. It’s just horrible to see what these families go through. When there are children in need, we try to do whatever we can to help.

Where can we find your beautiful jewelry?

Everyone can go to the Fifth Avenue location which is really Heididaus.com. You can find a list of locations on our website.

It features all kinds of beautiful things that are exclusive to the brand and it will take you on a journey. I like to think when you enter the Heidi Daus universe that you will see our five major collections that take you to faraway places. They are the icon, floral, critter, Art Deco, and statement collections.

Of course, there is also the ingenuity and very couture-like engineering that goes into the pieces that do multiple things.

You get a really good idea about what we’re all about. They are found on HSN, also.

I just celebrated 15 years on HSN and that was so much fun. HSN is an incredible place to shop. They have an amazing array of beautiful jewelry of all kinds. Anything else they could possibly dream up is right there on HSN.com. It’s a great place to shop for everything.

Tell us about TSC. Is that in Canada?

Yes. That’s “Today’s Shopping Choice,” which is the Canadian shopping channel. And let me tell you, those Canadian girls are just as fun as we Americans. They enjoy life and they love the sparkle. I’ve enjoyed being a part of that family up there as well.

So how often do you have to travel to Canada?

Every month we travel to Toronto. I’ve been there for a polar vortex or two, but it is fun.

What advice would you give to women that are trying to start a business?

When you go out on your own or when you start something for yourself, it’s just you and it’s kind of lonely. I think that it’s very important for a person to reach out and talk with others in the industry and make sure you have those lines of communication open.

It can be daunting because you’re a Lone Ranger. You just have to keep your head down, keep questioning and never give up. heididaus.com

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