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Jennifer Flavin Stallone

Jennifer Flavin Stallone began modeling at the age of 17 and found success both in print and on the runway. Against the backdrop of a successful modeling career, meeting, dating, and marrying a world-famous, iconic movie star, and carrying and raising three amazing children, she co-founded a hugely successful skin care and beauty company, Serious Skincare.

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To coincide with P.O.W.E.R.’s Look

Good/Feel Good podcasts which have been recently featured on the P.O.W.E.R. website, www.powerwoe.com, this Tonia’s Talk is dedicated to exploring the very real connection between the way we look and the way we feel.

Let’s face it; you can never underestimate the power of a great outfit, a full face of makeup, and a ‘good hair day.’ When you are put together and feel good about your appearance, you are more confident and feel better equipped to take on life’s challenges.

I also feel that if you are invested in taking care of your appearance, you are more likely to take care of other aspects of yourself through diet, exercise, and staying on top of your mental health, all of which leads to a greater sense of overall well-being.

If you don’t believe me, you certainly should trust the guests on my podcast and those featured in this issue of P.O.W.E.R. Magazine. All of these women agree that when we present our best selves to the world we are in a better mood and are more self-assured. This issue is packed with great information and stories from cosmetic physician, Dr. Kelly Mattone; licensed medical aesthetician Kathy Sempecos; fitness expert Brooke Burke; skin care extraordinaire Jennifer Flavin

Stallone; global fashion designer, Renée Greenstein, personal transformation coach Crystal Lynn Privett, and many more. Although these women work in different industries, they all help others be the best version of themselves.

What I find most interesting is that the look good/feel good connection can also work in reverse. When we feel good, we tend to look good as well. This is because our mood can have a direct impact on our physical appearance. When we’re wellrested, happy, and content, we tend to smile more, stand taller, and have a certain glow about us.

At the end of the day, the look good/ feel good and feel good/look good connection go hand-in-hand. It is all about self-care. We are hard-working women, burning the candle at both ends, and we need to take the time to make ourselves a priority. When we tend to ourselves, we feel better – and that is reflected in how we show up to our job, our families, and our friends. If you’re not in the habit of making yourself #1, give it a try. You will thank me for it and so will those you care about!

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Spahl

With over 20 years’ experience, Laurie

J. Spahl is a nurse with St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts. She is responsible for medical, surgical, cardiac, and cardiothoracic patients in the ICU. She monitors patients, administers medication, changes catheters, manages inpatient and outpatient care, and is a patient advocate from intake to discharge. Laurie serves as a unit charge nurse and a resource nurse. She belongs to the Massachusetts Nurses Association and the American Association of Critical Care Nursing. She is a union representative for the ICU and serves on the negotiating committee.

Laurie was inducted into the International Nurse Association in Healthcare in 2014 and received the Leadership in Healthcare Award in 2015. She earned an A.S.N. from Becker College and a B.S.N. from Framingham State University. She was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International (the nursing honor society), and into the PINNACLE National Honor Society for non-traditional students. In her spare time, Laurie enjoys the beach, travel, and movies. What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

Kimberly A. Haworth

Kimberly A. Haworth is a Licensed Practical Nurse with Blackstone Valley Health and Rehabilitation. She has five years’ experience and is responsible for providing bedside nursing and wound care to dementia and geriatric patients. Kimberly is a compassionate caregiver and treats her patients as she would want her own family members to be treated. She is a Certified Wound Care Associate. In her spare time, she enjoys adult coloring, the beach, reading, and being with her family.

Tiffiany A. Frazier

How did you get started in your field/industry?

I was brought up around the nursing home industry because my mother was the head of the dietary department. My passion for nursing began when I was around five years old. What are some of the biggest challenges/ obstacles you faced in your career?

Tiffiany A. Frazier is a confidence coach with The Tiffiany Institute, LLC. She is responsible for building confidence in her clients and helps identify thoughts and fears that may be holding them back. Tiffiany is also a motivational speaker and poet. Her first poetry book, “The Blessed Novelties,” will be in bookstores in the near future. She belongs to The Hoinser Group (UK) and has been featured in the Hoinser Queens 2022 magazine Top 100 Inspirational Women, Top 33 Inspirational Women 2022 volume, 2 Queens book, and Top 10 Powerful Personalities Christmas edition. Tiffiany has also been given the title H.E Dame and has earned a certification of achievement and a trophy for Best Life Coach. She is a member of the OneWoman organization and will be speaking at the 2023 All Women’s Summit American Tour in Las Vegas. Tiffiany enjoys church activities, bowling, movies, roller skating, and ice skating.

One of the biggest challenges that I faced as a nurse was the pandemic. In the early stages, we worked without adequate PPE, which was a danger both to us and to our families. We dealt with a constant barrage of critically ill patients that more often than not died from the disease. Both the risk of exposure and the drain of knowing that my ministrations would likely be unsuccessful were sources of daily stress. What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

Women continue to struggle to balance their home lives and work lives while caring for children and/or elderly relatives. www.stvincenthospital.com www.blackstonevalleyhealth.com

One of the biggest challenges is finding a good balance between everything that needs to be accomplished. What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

A big challenge for women is being treated as equals. Women can hold just as much, if not more power than men. What does the word empowerment mean to you?

When I hear the word empowerment I think of a strong leader, who is someone to look to in times of need or support.

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

Confidence is one obstacle that women struggle with. I feel that having confidence makes you feel good about yourself, and it can get you out of your comfort zone to find better opportunities. Lack of confidence can interfere with future success. The second challenge is not enough women in powerful positions. We serve as role models around the world. Young girls envision themselves in a high position of leadership in whatever occupation they may choose to do. However, they may feel that circumstances with location, family, and education may be a challenge to achieve this goal. Women need to join forces and help prove otherwise and support each other.

What does the word empowerment mean to you?

It means to uplift, encourage, and boost selfworth.

Nancy B. Mullins

Nancy B. Mullins is a nurse practitioner with Lifewell. With over 20 years’ experience, she is responsible for medical management of the mentally ill, diagnosing patients, and directing patients to counseling for suicide prevention. Nancy earned an M.S.N. from the University of Phoenix in 2002. In her spare time she enjoys walking.

How did you get started in your field/industry?

Nurse Practitioner Lifewell

Working with behavioral health clients was rewarding but always challenging. It is sometimes difficult getting them to be forthright about their feelings. This makes it difficult to treat them effectively. What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges that women face today?

It is challenging out there for anyone, but especially women. We have to deal with the salary issue, which should have been resolved long ago. I also feel that we still have to prove that we are good enough and empowered enough to do anything that our opposite gender can do.

I got started as a nurse practitioner due to my ability to read others and know when they are in need, even when they don’t say so out loud. What are some of the biggest challenges/obstacles you faced in your career?

Roberta G. Mandel

Roberta G. Mandel is the managing partner of Mandel Law Group P.A. With over 38 years’ experience, Roberta is responsible for family law, divorce cases, small business representation, civil and criminal law, and representing homeowners in foreclosures. She earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1984. Roberta is a member of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and the Florida U.S. Supreme Court.

Roberta is AV Preeminent® rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been des- ignated a Legal Leader by the Miami Herald and a Florida Super Lawyer for many years. She began her career working on high-profile criminal cases.

What does the word empowerment mean to you?

It is about empowering others to do the right thing. For example, I have worked with a lot of suicidal clients, and I try my best to empower them to realize that they are worthy and that they have reasons to live.

Managing Partner | Mandel Law Group P.A.

How did you get started in your field/ industry?

I was a partner in two medium-sized law firms before I opened my own law firm. I handle appeals and trial court litigation, primarily divorce law. What are some of the biggest challenges/ obstacles you faced in your career?

Roberta handled the appellate departments of two medium size law firms before opening her own firm in 2010. Among her more notable cases was litigation stemming from Anna Nicole’s death in Florida. Following that national and international media coverage, Roberta served as a legal commentator on several cable news shows.

Cathy Marshall was born in Birmingham, Alabama. The eldest girl of 13 children, she is a natural born leader. Known as CaDori, she coined the name as a combination of her name, her mother Doris, and her late son Dougie. CaDori loves helping others. She is the mother of five and is a registered nurse. She spends a tremendous amount of time giving back to her community. Before becoming a nurse, she was once homeless, jobless, and lived in a shelter. In 2017, she founded a nonprofit charity, CaDori Helping Hands, Inc. CaDori donated baby supplies to young mothers and delivered cleaning and personal care items to families who lost everything during Hurricane Harvey. She also donated backpacks full of school supplies to children in a local shelter and fed over 100 people displaced by the hurricane at a hotel in Livingston, Texas.

For the past two years CaDori has fed the residents www.mandellawgroup.com at The Turning Point in Houston as well as the surrounding community during Thanksgiving. During the past four years, she has partnered with The Rose in Houston which is a breast health organization focusing on prevention, treatment, and paying for mammograms for women who can’t afford to pay. Currently, she is hoping to secure a place and open a group home for women who have been victims of domestic violence and help them gain their financial independence through job training. On January 27, 2021, CaDori was honored by Mayor Sylvester Turner for her philanthropic work with her very own day in the City of Houston, Texas. CaDori also founded Dougie’s Kids, Inc., named after her oldest son, Bobby Denerio Marshall Brown, known as “Dougie,” who passed away in 2010 in a motorcycle accident. Cadoribrand.net

I put myself through college and law school on full academic scholarships. I was determined to become an attorney and I often had to work two jobs in order to make that happen.

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

Although there are many women law partners, few have climbed the ranks to managing partner.