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EDITOR’S NOTE WELCOME TO RAINE MAGAZINE Summer has kicked off to a great start! Thank you to everyone that continues to make Raine Magazine a success. Without your support none of this would be possible. Volume 24—INNOVATE, is a special issue as we bring to life for our readers the innovative side of the creative entrepreneur. This issue celebrates the everyday lives of those people that are boldly leading the way in their respective industries. People like, MIGLEX founder and CEO, Lisa Leyva, Monster Media’s Chris Beauchamp and Local Choice Spirits founder Paula “Pixie” Dezzutti-Hewlette to name a few. These are just some of the stories that we hope will inspire you to live your best life. Also, get to know Rainemaker Fabien Cousteau, the grandson of famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. Fabien offers us an in depth picture into his life and the work that means so much to him—saving Earth’s oceans. Go ahead, we dare you to open this issue and get lost in the stories that everyone will be talking about!

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LISA LEYVA and MIGLEX FILMS Lisa Leyva continues to break ground as the Founder and CEO of Miglex Films. Her production company is based in Los Angeles, CA and is a vertically integrated production company or better yet, “mini-studio.” Miglex Films develops, produces, markets, sells, and distributes content across all platforms. This includes all genres, documentaries, web and television series. Her expertise lies in production and distribution, with an emphasis on marketing strategy. Lisa’s career spans across multiple industries including financial, venture capital and entertainment. Her multidisciplinary background coupled with innovative marketing know-how, gives Lisa a strategic edge and approach to all business ventures. Follow along as we glimpse why Lisa is a true inspiration for women and filmmakers alike.

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RAINE: Your industry background is quite interesting. Please share some of those details with our readers. LEYVA: I started working in the entertainment industry on the distribution side while working for an independent distribution company based in Los Angeles. Prior to working in the entertainment industry, I worked for a retail marketing firm as a consultant helping to sell the company, which has to date been acquired for a second time. Not long after that acquisition, the CEO of the marketing company I was working for brought me on board to help turn around an independent distribution company that was going through bankruptcy. We turned the company around and it was bought after a short 4 years. Since then, I began consulting with other producers and continue to build my production company, as well. RAINE: What are some mistakes that most new filmmakers make? LEYVA: I've realized that most filmmakers don't think about reaching the audience or distribution beyond raising the money for producing a film. As a result, they end up making mistakes such as going over budget or not having a potential audience. RAINE: Taking a trip down memory lane, what was it like working on an Academy Award nomination for your acquired film Bernie? LEYVA: When working on that Academy campaign, I was able to get 22 nominations. I equate that experience to running a presidential campaign. It was almost an identical campaign for Jack Black. It took several months of campaigning to Academy members and took a million dollars at minimum to launch a campaign. Everyone thought I was crazy but we were able to compete with all the other films at the time considering that the other films who won put up to about 20 million for their campaigns. RAINE: What are you up to now? LEYVA: I have acquired other films with A-list talent like Woody Harrelson, Michael Shannon, Nicole Kidman and many others, but I learned early on that I couldn't just take on projects that others brought to me already “packaged.” Therefore, I am in the process of closing a film fund with investors based out of China, which will all me to make about 3 - 5 films a year. That will also allow us to continue to work outside of the studio system and give us a lot more freedom to source and create our own material. There's a lot of work that goes into putting together a fund of this size with investors out of China. However, I am excited about the fund knowing that I am bridging two of the most prolific and growing markets for film, Hollywood and China. RAINE: How has being a Latina in the entertainment industry shaped your view as a producer? LEYVA: It has not really shaped it, as much as it has caused me to try to reshape it for producers, as a whole. I think as producers, we have an opportunity and responsibility to affect what people see on the big or small screens, across multiple platforms. My view of that is simple. Allow audiences to experience inclusion. Latinos are looking for that inclusion. I would like to see us depicted in film or on television in an accurate and authentic light. I accept that responsibility as a Latina producer and work toward creating that inclusion for us.

RAINE: What are your thoughts on women in the film industry and what efforts should be made to help bolster their influence? LEYVA: We need to demonstrate the influence we have by creating it, living it, and dictating it. We allow the industry to tell us when we are influential or relevant. Women need to start by supporting one another more. Too often, women are critical of one another instead of coming together to help each other. RAINE: What lessons have you learned in such a fiercely competitive industry? LEYVA: Having to prove yourself causes you to question everything. The biggest lesson that I have learned, is to trust your instincts. They have served me well. It is something that cannot be learned. You either have them in this business or you don’t. I feel lucky to have that edge. RAINE: What advice would you offer to budding entrepreneurs? LEYVA: You have to know all aspects of your business. It is grand to think you are going to start a business and call yourself the CEO and that’s it. A real entrepreneur has performed every job or job function of everyone she/he employs. I have worked across most industries and performed a myriad of tasks in my career. I never feel that I am above getting any job done. That attitude and approach is what will make you successful and a better CEO. I actually prefer being called a “Slasher,” not as in horror films, but someone who can manage many jobs effectively. I’m a CEO/Producer/Marketer/Writer/Admin/ Creative/Magician. It is necessary for today’s entrepreneur to weave in and out of all things that make a business work. RAINE: What are 3 major goals that you would like to achieve over the next 2 years? LEYVA: I.) Achieve success as an independent producer who brings content to broad audiences while depicting diverse characters and universal stories. II.) Shatter the notion that women cannot carry films at the Box Office. III.) See my lifestyle brand and travel show series at Food Beer Grapes thrive.

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CHRIS BEAUCHAMP and MONSTER MEDIA Since its founding in 2004, Monster Media has produced campaigns for such brands as The Academy Awards, Coca-Cola, Hallmark, Reebock, HBO, Target, GE, and even Disney! Chris Beauchamp is the co-founder of Monster Media, a unique digital media agency that is blazing a trail in the world of interactive advertising and marketing. Do you remember in the movie Minority Report and ads interacting with Tom Cruise? Well, Monster Media is bringing that kind of future closer to reality. Beauchamp and his team are leading the industry with interactive media across countless platforms. Anyone that has ever been in an airport or a mall recently, has probably unknowingly encountered a Monster Media driven ad. They are found in: airports, malls and retail locations, events, sports/entertainment venues, mobile tours, college campuses, hotels, bus shelters, newsstands, storefronts and mass transit. Monster Media is helping turn an uneventful wait at a local bus stop into an immersive experience that familiarizes the consumer with a certain brand. The end result is a positive experience for both the passive and active observer. Raine sat down with Beauchamp to discuss the origins and future of Monster Media. RAINE: How did you come up with the name? BEAUCHAMP: It’s actual a simple story. One day soon after deciding to create a media company, I walked over to the TV because it wasn’t working and saw the word “monster” on the power cord and it hit me - “we are going to be a monster media company” and that is how the name was born. It’s funny because I believe that the name of a company is the least important thing when the company first starts but becomes the most important when building the company. It’s about letting the consumer build the brand for you and having them become a part of it so they stay with you. RAINE: What was your first conceptualization of the company’s goals? BEAUCHAMP: Well, my business partner John, and I came from an advertising background. John worked for the Orlando Magic basketball franchise before deciding he wanted to do something different. We then came together to build a digital media company. However, we were ahead of our time. It wasn’t until the iPhone came out that we saw the turning point in our business. Almost overnight, with its introduction, you had an extremely hyper-intelligent audience. People wanted everything they touched to act like their phone. At that time, we went from being 3 years ahead of everyone else to being months behind. RAINE: How has Monster Media evolved? BEAUCHAMP: You don’t ever want to be the pioneers with arrows in your back. We were about 4 years too early but since have been able to stay ahead of everyone for the last ten. In the beginning, we created really cool interactive experiences. We were self-funded with seven guys and were going against a competitor with $85 million in Venture Capital money and 120 employees. We learned that it doesn’t matter how much money you throw at something or how big you are, it’s all about how you execute. Our

competitor didn’t know the media world and therefore they concentrated in one area, floor advertising, and so we went to advertising on walls. That became a paradigm shift for us; we then went into transit and they stayed in malls. They spent a lot of money and didn’t succeed because the efficiency of putting media on the floor was like putting a tick tack into a whale’s mouth. RAINE: What is the game changer when being compared to newer media brands? BEAUCHAMP: The biggest difference between us and a guy that can build something cool in their garage is our backend; how way we manage our content delivery and the data. We’ve created a very modular system that we can easily build upon. Everything we do at monster media has a mobile strategy. We are about planting mobile seeds because if you can get the customer’s phone number or email, you can get them to share and sharing is where the earned media bucket starts. RAINE: Where is the future for Monster Media? BEAUCHAMP: For many companies, in downward economies, the first thing to go are ad budgets, so what we found that the place where we can live is in retail. We are applying the data from our “out of home” business such as transit, malls, and theaters, to retail. Our goal is the intersection of the physical and digital world. We are coming up with a hybrid that captures a customer’s interest in the store of which allows them to stay connected with the retailer. When they leave the store, the experience they continue to receive on their mobile device brings them back into the store. RAINE: What are some of the current challenges you face in terms of entering the retail space? BEAUCHAMP: Retailers don’t know when to jump in. Some of them have a really hard time spending a certain amount of dollars in one retail store. It’s about educating the retailer that they will recapture those dollars in a couple of years. Their needs to be a digital media leader in the retail space and this is giving us a tremendous advantage over anyone else. We want to be a full circle retail solution provider, something that allows people to take something away and share. The data we are getting back is unbelievable. It just goes to show when you put technology next to the product that you are going to buy, as a retailer you are going to sell more! RAINE: What advice would you give to other entrepreneurs? BEAUCHAMP: Eat, sleep and breathe success. Every day I wake up and know it’s going to be a good day. I don’t believe in luck; I just have an extremely positive attitude. Realize that bad stuff happens to everyone and that there are a lot of other people out there that are worse off, so force feed yourself success!

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PAULA “PIXIE” DEZZUTTI-HEWLETTE and LOCAL CHOICE

RAINE: You are truly a Renaissance woman when it comes to innovation, entrepreneurship and building brands. What are some of your greatest accomplishments to date? HEWLETTE: All of the pieces of my journey seem to have been the building blocks necessary for the foundation of each life lesson I managed to master. When you have an insatiable appetite for wanting to “experience more” you tend to take on pretty lofty challenges. I think taking on the responsibility of bringing almost a dozen children into this world in today’s environment, with the commitment of having them all be independent and successful individuals who contribute demonstratively to society, was a pretty big feat. But pursuing my education in business and finance even when it meant trapesing all over the world to learn from the best of the best with a bunch of kids in tow, still impresses me to this day. I don’t know how I did it, except to say I had divine help! Launching my financial planning practice, which still serves its clients today with the same dedication it did three decades ago, is a reflection of how much I have been able to improve the financial well-being of those who depend on me to lead them. And of course, I feel the creation of Local Choice INC, as a platform to change the world through an improved business model of partnerships, equality and sharing, will ultimately be recognized for its disruptive, exemplary contribution to furthering the embracement of diversity in big business. RAINE: Your experience after college eventually led you to be a game changer at American Express. How did that door open for you and what legacy did you leave behind at American Express? HEWLETTE: I first came to American Express through a financial advisor my parents were using that was helping me start a savings plan from my teacher’s salary. He was so impressed with how I was able to manage kids, school, teaching and still put money away enough to buy a house at 23 years old and start a savings plan for retirement. He said if I could do that by age 23 I should be teaching others how to do it too! I interviewed the next day and was faced with my first abrupt brush with discrimination in a job interview. I was a woman, I was pregnant, I wasn’t even old enough to legally rent a car, and I had scored higher on their aptitude entrance test than any other candidate. They offered to double my teaching salary and I was in management by the end of my first year. Through the years I formed a joint practice with my husband at the time and we operated a legal division 18

of American Express called Dezzutti & Dezzutti. This was one of the most rewarding times of our lives. He was always very supportive of me and was instrumental at continually pointing out to me how big I was and how I had what it took to do anything. I was lucky to have such encouragement during this critical point of growth as a renaissance woman. RAINE: Most entrepreneurs do not have a background in theology. Explain how this special training affects how you run a company, attract partners and build a brand? HEWLETTE: Because of my strong faith and education in spirituality, as well as metaphysics, it is easy for me. In an industry that has enough negative press, my newest company, Local Choice, decided to sell inspiration instead of just spirits! Our proverbial belief: the more a company gives, the more they get in return. The inescapable conclusion: it pays to care, widely and deeply and genuinely. Why, in the end, should that be a surprise? Conscious companies treat their partners and shareholders better. As a consequence, their suppliers are happier to do business with them and team members are more engaged, productive, and likely to stay. These companies are more welcome in their communities and their customers are more satisfied, more loyal, and more willing to pay a premium for a product that has a better message and purpose behind it. Ultimately, it’s up to all of us to work together to be the change we want to see in the world. RAINE: Tell us more about your newest venture: Local Choice and its role in giving back. HEWLETTE: Local Choice has been trademarked as a “for community profit” foundation promoting local products and services with a humanitarian twist. Quality, competitive pricing, and a distinctive award winning portfolio combined with an equally inspired Cause Marketing campaign. Local Choice is helping local charities and organizations gain greater visibility and new sources of funding. My product line is always highlighted as “local” because the profits stay local!. Local Choice PIXIE Rum is not just another rum on the shelf competing with Captain Morgan. It is a partnership where people can share my craft and share my vision and pour proudly for the prosperity of the whole community! When they#PourItForward , $2 per bottle sold for community events goes right back to the local community itself. The US beverage alcohol industry is responsible for over $400 billion in total US economic activity. Government agencies report that more than 507 million gallons of alcohol were consumed by Americans in 2013. Can you imagine if those same consumers had $2 per liter bottle returned back to them for community prosperity as a loyalty reward for their purchase? That’s about $3 billion dollars. By me putting my money where your mouth is I can allow you to become one of the greatest philanthropists! RAINE: Being a guru in brand building, what are three key facts other entrepreneurs should keep in mind when launching their own brand? HEWLETTE: BE YOURSELF FIRST: Make sure your own unique ability is shining through in your brand building. Think Mahatma Gandhi. BE A LEADER: Passion will rise and wane, but purpose will never be extinguished. Think Martin Luther King, JR. BE A WARRIOR: Energy is neither created nor destroyed, it simply transfers form. Think Nelson Mandela. RAINE: How did you overcome your single most difficult challenge in your career? HEWLETTE: I cried it out! And then I cried it out some more. And then I remembered, big girls don’t cry…they think! So by all means, experience your experience. Cry, fight, retreat, defect, get angry and wallow in the depths of despair. These emotions themselves are not obstacles to your progress. And don’t let your opponent tell you differently. Efforts to suppress emotional reactions that are part of your innate response mechanism only serve to magnetize you to situations that trigger more of the same. It was Carl Jung who first said “What you resist persists” and many teachers have expanded that by going on to say “What you resist persists...and what you accept changes.”

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Local Choice Spirits opened January 2011 with the mission of combining celebration with social causes. People have used alcohol to celebrate, heal and worship throughout the ages. Charity and fellowship have existed just as long. With strong leadership from founder Paula Dezzutti she has managed to drive innovation in her industry. With over 40 awards, Local Choice is synonymous with superb taste. She has also formed partnerships with other entrepreneurs as well as celebrities to create their own signature spirits. Dezzutti-Hewlette is leading the way one pour at a time, blazing a path in the spirit industry that is all her own!

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MATT ACTON

AT T H E T O P O F H I S G A M E

WRITTEN BY: JASON JASKOT

Society is fitness-obsessed now more than ever. Even as obesity rises, there are more and more people driven to take better care of themselves. You might say it’s the house that Arnold built, as Arnold Schwarzenneger is idolized in the bodybuilding world. However, the culture was always around, from the old Hercules movies of the 1960s, to comic book ads with brawny men kicking sand in the face of scrawny nerds. Which brings us up to the current crop of fitness models and advisors. Matt Acton is one of those guys and can boast something that no one else can: he was the first ever NPC (National Physique Committee) men’s physique pro! A seasoned competitor, sponsored athlete and published fitness model, Matt talks to us a bit about how he got started and how to begin your own path to better health. RAINE: First question is the obvious one: you’re in amazing shape, how did you get started? Did it happen organically or was there a catalyst? ACTON: It happened organically. I’m a lifetime athlete and was involved in basically every sport growing up. At the end of baseball in college, I took up MMA to keep myself active. Training for my first fight, I severely bruised a rib and transitioned into bodybuilding as I was already rather lean from MMA. I also had a gym class in school while studying bioscience and used that as my morning cardio which made things very manageable with my work load. For my first competition, I was only19. I’m now on my 32nd show, with 5 IFBB wins and a top 3 Mr. Olympia debut.

RAINE: There’s no shortage of fitness advice and articles out there, and so much of it seems contradictory. How can people sort out the truth from the nonsense? ACTON: I think everyone needs to approach fitness with an open mind. There’s different routes for everyone and what works for one, might not work for another. Or what is comfortable to one, might not be comfortable to the other. You can try to read and educate yourself from books and online articles. You can then see what works best for you but the most important thing to do is educate yourself before you start and try to SOAK in as much knowledge as possible. RAINE: Raine magazine is all about creative entrepreneurs. How have you been able to successfully brand yourself in the fitness world? ACTON: Yes and I think it’s amazing how one can do so nowadays. It’s crazy thinking of yourself as a “brand” but it’s amazing where life can take you. I still just feel like a regular kid. They call me the ninja. I have a custom dog tag from my sponsor, “NS” No Surrender, with the ninja emblem. There are four values I choose to live by which are honor, humility, bravery and courage. I also have a move on stage called the “ninja twist”. Like I said this is all funny to me! 20

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RAINE: You were the first ever National Physique Champion. Yet in the bodybuilding world, physique still seems to take some criticism from people who don’t consider physique competitors on the same level as bodybuilders. For example, at one show someone from the audience shouted, “the physique guys are glorified Abercrombie models.” What do you say to that? ACTON: I have nothing bad to say about that because I know who I am and I know how I train. When I train, I beat up the weights just as hard and with as much heart and brain as any bodybuilder. I just chose this route because this is a route of overall health and fitness. Having a fine tuned aesthetic athletic body is for me! Bodybuilding is a little more of an extreme sport when it comes to dieting, putting on size and eating in the off-season. I train for athletic performance, density and detail and live a balanced healthy life all year around. My routine has few weight fluctuations and I’m perfectly fine with that.

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G O O D R EA D

COOL READS: DARKNET A prophetic and frighteningly realistic novel set in present-day New York, Darknet is the story of one man’s odyssey to overcome an artificial intelligence that has taken over a Wall Street firm, pushing the world on a path to destruction, and his incredible gamble to risk everything to save his family. Jake O’Connell left a life of crime and swore he’d never return, but one minute he’s on top of the world with a beautiful family, a great job and a bright future as stock trader in New York City—and the next minute it’s all taken away when Jake is implicated in the murder of his childhood friend Sean Womack. Dodging the FBI and targeted by the Mob, Jake is thrown into a Wall Street underworld of crypto-currencies and autonomous corporations. Thousands of miles away in Hong Kong, data scientist Jin Huang finds a list of wealthy dead people in a massive banking conspiracy. Problem is, some of the people don’t stay dead. As Jin begins her investigation, she’s petrified to discover her own name on the growing list of dead-but-alive. On the run, they race across continents to uncover a dark secret spreading like a cancer into the world. Why was Sean killed, and how is the list of wealthy dead connected? Are some of them really coming back to life? But all this becomes irrelevant when Jake’s wife and daughter are attacked. In the end, Jake’s only path forward is to return to the ghosts of his past.

About the Author: Translated into sixteen languages, with 20th Century Fox now developing his second novel, CyberStorm, for a major film release, Matthew Mather’s books are sold worldwide. He began his career at the McGill Center for Intelligent Machines, then started several high-tech ventures in everything from computational nanotechnology to electronic health records, weather prediction systems to genomics, and even designed an award-winning brain-training video game. He now works as a full-time author of speculative fiction.

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The jamstik+ is the first and only digital SmartGuitar with real strings and real frets that’s designed for anyone, beginners to pros, to just play. It integrates wirelessly via BluetoothSmart with your iPad®, iPhone® or Mac® and a multitude of apps to teach you to play, to expand your creativity, or to compose entire songs. Trends have been shifting toward having total control of our content and also how, when and where that content is delivered. The jamstik+ is designed to fit and grow with this trend because it allows users to decide when, where, and how quickly to learn, practice and play. The days of weekly lessons in a cramped, musty practice room are over. The jamstik+, your iPhone and the jamTutor app series is all you need to learn, whenever, wherever you want to. Already know how to play? Now experiment with other sounds like bass, drums and keys. You’re not limited to guitar sounds with the jamstik+. You decide what kind of music you want to make, and it’s much easier to carry around than a drum kit. Need to get in some practice time while traveling? Go ahead. With headphones on, no one will hear the jamstik+ but you. The guy in seat 24B can keep snoozing.

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Tiko 3D Printer Tiko represents a breakthrough in the accessibility of 3D printers. We live in a world full of innovators and tinkerers who are pioneering the technologies of tomorrow, but how can they do what they do best, if the tools they need are outside their grasp? By bringing the cost and complexity of 3D printing down, we at Tiko 3D aim to bring this technology to the bright minds of today, so they can be the technological leaders of tomorrow. In the true spirit of innovation, we have made the Tiko 3D printer affordable by developing new technologies, rather than cutting corners on existing ones. Tiko features a number of groundbreaking technologies that improve its performance and reliability while simultaneously improving manufacturability. It is the result of countless tests and prototypes, making for a radically innovative and cutting-edge machine. We aim to be the leader in 3D printing, and do so by developing advanced new technologies that continue to improve the capabilities of 3D printers while making them accessible to innovators around the world. We live in an amazing era of innovation, and not only are we a part of it, we want to accelerate it.

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MELD Every home cook understands the frustration that, no matter how clear a recipe can be, failures in the kitchen are bound to happen. Recipes can be a guide but every cooktop and pan are different which means results vary. But Meld, a Seattle-based startup, has solved this problem with an ingenious, easyto-use product. The Meld Knob, Clip and app, monitor and control the exact temperature through the entire cooking process and work with existing cookware and cooktops. “Meld technology makes home cooking easier, more precise and takes the guess work out of making the perfect meal. Despite all the technology in our homes, we’re still cooking like our great-grandparents,” said Jon Jenkins, co-founder and chief executive of Meld. Meld has brought cooking into the 21st century. ”Meld found that most peoples’ cooktops can produce fantastic meals with less effort, when the temperature of their cookware is precisely monitored and adjusted during the cooking process. Instead of creating a bulky separate appliance, Meld created a solution that works with the equipment already in your kitchen. Easily attached to existing cookware, the Meld Clip wirelessly communicates to the Meld Knob which makes micro-adjustments to gas and electric burners. states its founders. Along with the Meld smartphone app, the system guides through recipes that produce consistently perfect meals. Meld is currently taking pre-orders for the $99 Meld Knob + Clip pack at www.meldhome.com and on Kickstarter. With Meld, every recipe, whether an old favorite or something wildly adventurous, will be cooked perfectly every time.

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WEARABLE TECH HIRIS HIRIS is the first gesture-controlled wearable computer which, thanks to its Widget, allows you to improve your fitness and sport activity while controlling technologies that surround you. With just a flick of the wrist, Hiris allows the wearer to be able to take a picture or video with their GoPro while even surfing and skip tracks on Spotify during a daily run. HIRIS is the helping improve training all while keeping the hands free to use different devices.

Key features: • 3D gestures • Multi Widget - download GoPro control, Spotify control, GYM, Run, etc. • Air Touch – allows screen interaction without touching it • Expandable - It is the only wearable device that can be expanded with new hardware cards such as Audio, GPS, and more in the future • Modularity – more than one unit can be used at a time We are living in a world of data, ever-new computers, drones and every kind of smart device. HIRIS absorbs this data and makes the interaction with all devices natural and easy for everyone. Thanks to its gesture-controlled capabilities and sensors, HIRIS can help improve one’s lifestyle, understanding of self and the world around us through the analysis and interaction with the huge amount of data that surrounds us. Finally, with just a flick of the wrist, HIRIS, the world’s first gesture-controlled wearable computer, allows us to monitor our health status and control other devices.

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first wearable device that analyzes the body’s movements,

DASHBON MASK Unlike traditional headphones, Dashbon Mask provides an unparalleled “big screen” viewing experience. It not only lets you listen to crystal clear music but it also allows you to watch movies and TV series from your smartphone. Mask is a revolutionary, allin-one, wearable device that combines a pair of High Definition near-eye displays with high-fidelity audio headphones. Just plug Mask into any smartphone, with its included HDMI cable, and stream your favorite TV programs, movies, video games and more! Mask can also work as a standard pair of headphones, as it lasts for 4 hours on a single charge and easily recharges via a micro USB connection. Dashbon Mask represents a Photo Credit: Dashbon Mask

whole new category of headphones as it provides an immersive viewing and listening experience. Dashbon Mask is simple to use and is packed with all the necessary components: imaging enhancements, high fidelity sound, crystal-clear near-eye displays, and the battery - all into one compact and elegant design. There are no extra parts to carry or forget. Simply play the content from a smartphone on Dashbon Mask’s big screen and enjoy a world of entertainment in brilliant HD. Mask merges a series of optical and acoustic sophistication into a single product never before seen in a mobile wearable device, which completely redefines what users can do on their headphones.

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What would you do if you were in a dangerous situation and couldn’t access your cell phone to call for help? How would you let your loved ones know where you were and that you needed help? Revolar, a tech startup out of Denver, CO is on a mission to help people answer these questions with their innovative, personal safety wearables. Unlike many wearables that track your fitness or sleep, Revolar has only one job, and that is to keep you safe. Founder and CEO Jacqueline Ros invented Revolar out of necessity to keep her little sister safe. Before she was 17, Jacqueline’s sister was attacked twice and after both attacks, Jacqueline found herself wishing her sister had been able to press a “magic button” to alert her friends and family that she was in danger. So that’s exactly what Jacqueline invented. The best part about Revolar is tha it’s not a 24/7 tracking device. It only starts tracking you when you ask it to, by pushing the button. As it’s only about the size of a quarter, you can easily hide Revolar under your clothing for maximum discretion. The way Revolar works is simple. If you are ever in danger you can press the 360-degree button on your Revolar device and instantly an emergency alert message with your location information will be sent to your preset emergency contact list through the Revolar app. “People often want to compare Revolar to the various smartphone safety apps on the market,” said Ros. However, for Revolar comparing safety apps to their wearable hardware is like comparing apples to oranges. Ros further states, “What safety apps don’t take into account is a realistic user experience. Think about it, if you’re being attacked are you really going to have time to find your phone, unlock it, locate your safety app and then use the app?” Another thing that makes Revolar innovative is their commitment to nonviolent safety solutions. They believe traditional methods of personal safety, such as guns or pepper spray, have a tendency to escalate already violent situations. Not to mention these methods don’t help you communicate to your loved ones and get help as quickly as possible. Currently Revolar is available for preorder at www. Revolar.com/preorder and will be shipping spring 2016. Jacqueline Ros, CEO & Founder

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REFORMATION Reformation is a revolutionary lifestyle brand that proves fast fashion, sustainability and local manufacturing can co-exist in a cool and beautiful way. Yael Aflalo, the CEO and founder of Reformation, started her career as a designer before going on to launch her first clothing line, Ya-Ya, in 1999. During her time with Ya-Ya, she began to dislike a lot of the norms of the fashion industry - overprinting look books just to toss 80% of them out as well as wasting yards of leftover fabric, just to name a few. Yael also spent time working first-hand with the factories overseas and was appalled by the destructive impact that production abroad has on the environment. She realized then it was time to break the cycle. She set out to create a brand where “green” fashion didn’t mean compromising on style. “Our secret weapon is our sourcing. We make all of our pieces from repurposed vintage clothing, rescued dead-stock fabrics and eco-friendly materials like Tencel. We make our clothes exclusively at our sunny factory in Los Angeles, ensuring not only quality but sustainability and ethics are upheld. The retail industry is the second largest polluter in the world, just behind oil and agriculture. We created Reformation to clean it up. Reformation makes effortlessly cool silhouettes that celebrate the feminine figure for the confident and the chic. “We combine impeccable design with our own domestic fast-fashion capabilities to release on-trend, limited edition collections every week, so you can save the Earth in style. We’ve created America’s first sustainable sewing factory in downtown Los Angeles,” states Yael. The factory houses every step of the Reformation process. They design, manufacture, photograph and fulfill, all under one roof. The Reformation factory is powered exclusively by renewable energy and they do their best to make sure every aspect of their workspace reflects a green lifestyle. Everything down to the coffee and cleaning supplies are organic, and they also have a sustainable garden that functions on recycled grey water from the factory.

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eDivv is an online marketplace for buying, selling and swapping beauty products. The sharing economy and marketplaces specifically, are moving towards community driven platforms, evidenced by the rise of companies like Etsy, Tradesy, Poshmark, etc. eDivv is helping lead this trend through innovations in online bartering processes. Prior to eDivv hitting the market, the industry was taking a non-innovative approach, using blogs and forums, Facebook groups and Pinterest boards to facilitate the buying, selling & swapping of beauty products. These methods were highly ineffective, risky, and outdated. eDivv is using innovations in algorithm creation and the use of 3rd party plugins to create one of the most novel marketplaces on the web. Furthermore, most peer-to-peer marketplaces are generally focused on the buy/sell model. This makes sense because it’s significantly easier to monetize from a business standpoint. However, consumers want to barter, evidenced by their participation on those secondary markets & by trying to bypass many of the buy/ sell platforms by leaving comments on the site saying that they’d prefer to swap. eDivv is looking to provide consumers not only the option to buy/sell, but also to swap in an easy to navigate process. “eDivv is constantly looking for ways to improve the platform and give our users the best possible user experience. By constantly speaking with our users on social media, email, and survey’s, we’re finding new ways to innovate and fulfill their needs. We’re also seeking more ways to connect with beauty brands and offer a valuable platform for them to enhance their awareness and increase brand favorability. We’re doing this by providing brands a back-end platform on eDivv to import editorial content, new product releases, reviews, and more. At eDivv, we’re very excited about the future and what’s in store,” states eDivv’s founders.

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ET A VK I NAG OSV EI RMC OON TNR OSL On a normal day, the cops, optical illusions, and a suit of plush panda bears would have virtually nothing to do with one another. However, it’s not a normal day in Eva Simons’ music video for her new song: “Policeman.” Eva is most known for being featured in Afrojack’s “Take Over Control,” a club classic. She has also done collaborations with will.i.am, Chris Brown, and LMFAO. Despite flying solo this time around, Eva’s “Policeman” (featuring Konshens) is already one of the top 10 dance chart hits of iTunes in 14 countries and has been described as “a mix between Major Lazer and M.I.A.” Weighing in on the track, Simons heartily says, “Policeman is an energetic video and fun song that makes people really happy. I hope the police won’t arrest me for mocking them.”

Raine spoke with the music industry’s rising young star about the new single and the life of a disc jockey. RAINE: Your video “Policeman” is genius! Where did the concept come from for the video? SIMONS: Thanks! I wanted a crazy video with lots of wardrobe changes and different settings. I did all the styling myself with my assistant Gaby. It was nonstop working because we had to fill 21 scenes with fashion, not only for me but also for the dancers and extras on set. Thankfully I have a lot of creative friends who helped me with making the pieces cause most things I wanted I couldn’t find in stores. My manager thought I lost my mind because I wanted so many scenes [laughs]. I told her that it was gonna be alright. I found my team pretty quickly. I showed my script to my friend Rigel Kilston, the Director and he loved it! His homie Danny Merk did all the after effects which I love. The end result is so dope and we totally smashed it. RAINE: At what point did you realize your single, "Take over Control," was going to be huge dance hit? SIMONS: It was kind of exciting when I saw people talking more and more about the song on social media, and especially when people would sing along to the lyrics in the clubs. When I started to get lots of bookings in the US and seeing people actually singing along to the song, I was just...wow... speechless. RAINE: What has been the hardest part of building your brand across the globe? SIMONS: Well, it’s really cool that so many people come to my shows and like the music I make. But it was hard for me for the last 2 years. It was like I was in prison, figuratively speaking. During that time, I was with my old music label. They would sign me off on hit records but wouldn’t release any of my songs. For me, in that time, I kind of stood still. Now that I am independent, I can release what I want, and when I want to. My new single “Policeman” is doing great and I am really happy about that.

RAINE: Who has been the greatest influence on your journey? SIMONS: Me, myself and I. Growth is my greatest influence. When I see that I am growing, I am going. RAINE: What piece of advice do you have for other creative entrepreneurs that would like to start a successful career in music? SIMONS: Not a clue. Everybody is different and has different expectations, but you definitely need a plan, a strategy, and some dope songs.

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RAINE: You’ve worked with so many innovators in the music industry. Who is on your radar to partner with next? Why? SIMONS: I would like to work with Skrillex or DJ Snake or Diplo. Even better would be a record with all of them. I think we should start a group [laughs]. There are just so many cool people in the industry right now. I just named a couple of the biggest, but as a DJ myself, I listen to new music every day on SoundCloud, Spotify, and YouTube for my set and I love it. It’s just incredible how much cool sounds that are out there and you can now quickly connect with artists as well. You just direct message somebody and boom. You could be in the studio the next day or even make a cool record on Skype.

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RAINE: The short film AWOL was recognized at the Sundance Women in Film with three awards. How did it feel to be recognized by other women in your industry for your work? WOOL: I remember at that award ceremony Gertrude Stein was there. I very shyly went to say hello to her. I began talking to her about an issue I was having at the time where almost every single role I was auditioning for had the words attached, “some nudity required.” I told Stein, “I think I should probably have it engraved on my tombstone,” to which she replied, “well there’s your movie, go out and make that movie.”

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RAINE: The objectification of women in the industry has been widely talked about. What are your thoughts and how do actresses avoid these pitfalls? WOOL: Many of the projects I’ve done have been directed, created, or written by women. Much of my artistic and commercial success is because a woman decided to hire me or bring me in to be seen. Many projects start with a casting director and large populations of casting directors are women (“Casting By” is an amazing movie about women as casting directors). Women and girls are awesome TV and movie watchers. We’re basically an enormous untapped natural resource for the industry. So whenever you see a film made or directed by women, go see it, buy it and support it! As an actress I seek out and support the women filmmaking community. If you take a big interest in women filmmakers you’ll probably find each other. Your eyes will be open to them. There is a beautiful new frontier for women to make TV and film, and for the feminine gaze to be explored. I think we are just seeing it begin and if we can get the money to follow with our big consumer power, we will have a new wave of rock star lady filmmakers. It’ll be a lady revolution of film and TV.

RAINE: Can you talk about your show UnReal airing on Lifetime? WOOL: UnReal is an A&E Studio original series on Lifetime. It’s a scripted show that follows the producers of a reality dating show. The creator, Sarah Shapiro graduated from AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women. The show is based on her thesis film “Sequin Raze.” Sarah’s vision is a beautifully dark and twisted world that has our main character Rachel, played by Shiri Appleby, dancing back and forth over the morality line in order to make “good TV.” I am a contestant on the show named Faith. I’m a barrel racer in the Mississippi rodeo, I read the Bible every day, and let’s just say I’m very inexperienced in the world of dating. I think this show will knock your socks off; I’m very excited about it. RAINE: How does your character Faith DeLuth differ from some of the more intense characters that you have played on television? WOOL: Well, I think all of my roles have been very different from one another. I’m not usually put into the “girl next door” role. So I have experienced a very wide swinging range of worlds to play in. I think in the story of UnReal it was the first time I’ve had a role that had such religious influences. I learned some extraordinary things about what it means to be a Christian in the United States. I did not personally grow up religious so this role gave me a new understanding of that world. I learned a lot about what it means to believe and to have faith, pun intended.

RAINE: What character have you played to date that most resembles you as a person? WOOL: Caliban in Shakespeare’s,The Tempest.

I became a wild animal in captivity in this role, which is how I feel most of the time. RAINE: What is the biggest mistake that you see young creative entrepreneurs in your industry make? WOOL: The biggest mistake I see is people blaming and focusing on the grind of the industry. You cannot control the structure of the industry, being hired for a job, or having things not work out. The only thing as an actor you are responsible for is the quality of your work and developing yourself as an artist. I believe if you focus on the beauty of your work and remember it is a gift, to be able to creatively play, then you will excel. RAINE: What has been the most rewarding part of your career to date? WOOL: Well, besides showing my parents my work, yes I’m still in second grade, it would be the drive to set. Whether someone picks me up, or I drive myself, I get these sensations like I’m a boxer in a silk robe walking toward the ring. I always get this overwhelming feeling boil over in my heart, even if it’s for just a second, that screams “this is awesome!” I know that it is a glorious freedom to have that feeling about one’s work and many people in the world may never get to. I try not to take it for granted for one minute.

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FRE SH FAC E S | F ILM & T V You may recognize her from her reoccurring role on the hit HBO show Entourage, or alongside Will Ferrell in the comedy Old School. Perry Reeves has fulfilled a remarkable career as an actress. This year she has reprised the role as Ari Gold’s better half in Warner Brother’s film, Entourage. Reeves is also known for some memorable arcs on the crime

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shows Covert Affairs and Perception, where she shows a more dramatic side of her theatric talents. Aside from acting, it seems that Perry enjoys a much more relaxing hobby. She also owns and operates a sustainable yoga retreat in Costa Rica. The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is a unique, boutique eco-conscious yoga retreat. It also serves as a yoga teacher’s training certification and wellness center in Costa Rica. The retreat is designed by yogis with the intention to commune with nature, practice yoga, contemplate, meditate, detox, and become balanced through a health and wellness yoga retreat vacation. Perry takes a moment to catch up with Raine. RAINE: You’ve played many diverse characters, what has been your favorite role and why? REEVES: Honestly, every time I have a job I think it’s my favorite role I’ve ever had! But I have to say, it’s a tie between Marisa in the movie Old School, and Mrs. Ari on the television show Entourage. I loved the subtle comedy that both those characters got to play. RAINE: Is there a creative process you undergo that helps you to develop your characters? REEVES: The preparation is one of the most fun parts of the whole process. I love to imagine their full lives, things they did in their past; little details like who was their first kiss or what did they wear to the prom. I love using my imagination to literally make up a person’s life. RAINE: Seeing as how your parents are academicians, were they surprised when you decided to not follow in their footsteps? REEVES: I have three other siblings and we all have freelance, creative jobs. I think my parents never really told us what direction our lives should go in. We had to figure i t o ut for ourselves! RAINE: What’s one piece of advice that has served you best in REEVES: There’s no such thing as an overnight success. RAINE: Aside from acting, you are very passionate about yoga and operating your own yoga studio in Costa Rica. Any plans to open your doors here in the States? REEVES: The Sanctuary at Two Rivers is a yoga retreat center in Costa Rica. It’s a 40-acre, totally off t he g rid eco-vacation, with week-long programs that includes all meals, lodging and yoga classes. It’s like camp for adults. We are doing very well and who knows maybe one day we will find another location for a second Sanctuary.

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Following in her father’s footsteps, Sophie Simmons has decided to step into the studio to make music of her own. At only 22 years old, the daughter of Gene Simmons (KISS legend) has set the bar high to achieve success. She not only is determined about her music, she is very vocal about her thoughts on self image and sharing a message of loving who you are. As a model and actress, Simmons refuses to fall into the trend of photoshopping for a look of perfection. Instead she enjoys flaunting her true self and inspiring other young women to do the same. In the meantime, she will begin her journey of blazing her own trail in the world of music, proving to all that she is a talent to be noticed and a force to be reckoned with. However, she doesn’t stop there. This young serial entrepreneur also has her own reality show and fashion collaboration with Style Club. Simmons takes a moment to share her thoughts with Raine. RAINE: You are releasing a single this summer, what genre of music should we expect to hear? SIMMONS: Not rock! Actually, nothing close to it. I would say my style is more alternative pop. For me, if you grew up with rock music blaring around you all time it’s the last thing you’d want to do. RAINE: What has been the most challenging part of starting a career in music? SIMMONS: The most challenging part of transitioning into a musician is having people take me seriously. It can be really tough. People already have a preconceived notions of what I am going to produce, and they decide right away if they are going to like it or not. RAINE: In addition to music, you are also involved in the fashion industry. What influenced you to start your own line? SIMMONS: I really like collaborating with people and that’s the best way to learn. That said, I figured the best thing to do was to find a company I already liked and collaborate with them. I partnered with the Style Club for their unique approach to feature new designers like myself. The company was founded by a young woman in her thirties and I love being inspired by women who have branched out from the day to day perception that people have of modern women. RAINE: Going back 5 years or so, what did you think you would be doing now? SIMMONS: When I was 12 or 13 I thought I wanted to be a Marine. I believe that they are some of the most courageous people, and I wanted to model my life after that. Unfortunately, my parents put a halt to that vision. But really, I have always strived to be the most educated, most giving and the best version of me, that I could be. RAINE: Do you consider yourself a feminist? SIMMONS: Absolutely! If you are doing anything that women were not allowed to do in the past, such as voting then you’re a feminist! To add to that, both of my parents have influenced by viewpoint on what strong empowered women can be. My father was raised by his mother; he taught me that a woman can do anything. RAINE: What advice would give to other rising entrepreneurs? SIMMONS: The best thing you can do is educate yourself thoroughly on whatever you want. Listen to those people that have done what you are trying to accomplish. Also, realize you will fail and maybe one hundred times, but no matter what, you have to keep trying!

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ARIONA BENINATO Agency - Freelance Height - 5’9 Fun Facts: 1. When I’m not modeling, I write for a women’s spirituality blog, FearlessLeon.com. 2. My guilty pleasure is salted caramel chocolate. 3. In the future, I would like to own my own production company.

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PHILLIP MAYBERRY Agency - Major Models NYC Height - 6'2 Waist - 31 Shoe - 11 Fun Facts: 1. I attended Texas State University in San Marcos, pursuing a degree in business marketing. 2. My favorite type of food is barbecue. I attribute that to my dad because he prides himself as a grill master, and his barbecue ribs are finger lickin' good! 3. I have a doxon named Sport who is my little sidekick. 4. Love listening to G-Eazy (California Rapper) and Logic (New York Rapper). The two remind me of Tupac and Biggie with their different styles and their lyrics are fire.

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TIME: You must give yourself enough of the above. Most people underestimate how long it takes to get in beach shape. As a general rule, if you don’t have abs at the start of the diet, plan for 12-14 weeks. Otherwise you’ll have to crash diet, which will cause muscle loss and you’ll end up looking smooth and flat ( in addition to becoming a public menace). At same time, being in shape early will give you a chance to post as many facebook updates as your friends can handle. This is of course assuming that you did everything right and need just that little bit of an extra push for the last week.

SALT: The same holds true as in regards to water, salt is very much misunderstood. A sodium de-loading and loading protocol will only make a very good physique even drier and crisper, but if your not vascular, the days before a show, it’s not the salt that is holding you back. Again, you are not leanenough. Sodium is needed to ensure that the muscle cell can contract and relax. All this is done via low electrical stimulus from the nerves... If sodium levels are inadequate for neuronal function, then a muscle cell will fail to function properly, which is why long periods of cutting sodium out doesn’t make any sense. Without sodium, you can’t get a pump and your body will appear flat. Cutting sodium out on Friday and re-introducing it on Saturday before the big event should do the trick. Some athletes don’t bother without it at all and still look great. Again, it is all about observing and paying attention to detail. These are the four biggest pitfalls when it comes to achieving peak condition, but with your newly gained knowledge you should be able to get yourselves in top shape. Now go and rock the pool!

CARBOHYDRATES: Most athletes consume very few carbs the week before an event in order to deplete, and start carb loading on Thursday/Friday to store more glycogen in the muscles. The idea is to take advantage of the so-called super compensation effect, where a carb depleted muscle sucks up carbs like a sponge thus creating a fuller and drier appearance. There is nothing wrong with that approach but there are many shades of grey. I personally only do a mild depletion from Sunday Wednesday before the show where my carbs drop about 25-30%, then I do a carb load Thursday /Friday where I consume about 120% of my regular carb intake. Other people go zero carb for the whole week and only do a heavy load on Friday. For me, that approach doesn’t provide enough time to fill out, but you have to experiment for yourselves to see what works. Simply take note as to how many carb days and what kind of carbs it takes to make you look awesome.

WATER: That is probably one of the most misunderstood subjects there is. Very often, water is being blamed for what really is fat “Oh I am just holding some water.” Here is the thing: water moves whereas fat doesn’t, so if it is there all the time, well...chances are it isn’t water. Most people shouldn’t even try to manipulate their water intake, if your training or diet got you in great shape the week before, why change it now? If you feel you should use any kind of diuretic, legal or not, keep in mind that your muscles are mostly made from water and dehydration will leave you flat. Therefore, I do not recommend cutting out water as it can lead to severe health complications. I usually tell clients to drink when thirsty at an event. So what about the opposite, the dreaded spill over where your precious muscles are obscured by oceans of water? Don’t despair, if you feel that you’ve spilled, it can be fixed by doing a light whole body pump-workout. This will make you sweat and force the body to transport the water from under the skin to the water into the muscle cell. Most people actually don’t spill, they were simply not lean enough in the first place. Sorry to be a Grinch—it comes with being German. 50

Author and world renowned fitness expert, Maik Wiedenbach is changing bodies with over 10 years of award winning experience. He is breaking barriers and showing people the secret to getting in shape the correct way. His recent book 101 Fitness Myths tackles some of the common fitness myths that hold people back from getting the body they want and deserve. In the book, Maik gives you everything you need to know to turbocharge your workouts to get leaner and stronger—faster!

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Since it is that time of the year, one of the questions I get a lot these days is a cry for help along the lines of “Hey Maik, I am having a pool party tomorrow/in three hours/next week and I need to look great.” That said, I wrote this outline which should be helpful to anyone who is competing or simply wants to look great for a specific event. However, instead of laying out another dull training, diet, cardio routine, I want to point out the 4 biggest mistakes people usually make when prepping.

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B EA U T Y

The Founder of LAVINIE, Michel Kounen, believes that true luxury

and distributed in masses; it is a product, made by hand, for the hands

has always been “made by hand”. In today’s world of ever changing

- with passion, dedication and care. “Innovation for us means, we use

technology, some companies choose to stick by the strength of

the best of what nature can provide. Every component of LAVINIE is

tradition, pure nature and the power behind the sum of the individual

produced by hand in Switzerland, even the wood packaging,” states

parts. This is the philosophy behind LAVINIE, the haute couture of hand

it’s Founder, Michel Kounen. LAVINIE leaves no detailed overlooked

creams. As Clive Christian creates the products of the haute parfumerie,

as each and every product is signed by the their Founder and proudly

LAVINIE Switzerland creates the haute cosmetics. LAVINIE is known

bears a unique number. The lucky recipient of the LAVINIE cream will

for not compromising quality. It selects the best available ingredients

be delighted with the silk wrapping that it’s encased in, of which is

and uses them in a way that is true to the Swiss craftsmanship manner.

inspired by the Japanese and meant to bring luck and beauty to its

LAVINIE is made with as much care as a couturier would use to make

wearer.

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A TOUCH OF BEAUTY

BE AU T Y

PUCKER UP! PHOTOGRAPHER YUKI SAITO

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M E E T K R I S T E N TA E K M A N

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Born in Farmington, Connecticut, Kristen Taekman began her modeling career at age 14 after being discovered by John Casablanca’s agency. She went on to work in New York before moving to Paris for several years, followed by Italy and Australia. Gracing the covers of some of the world’s most renowned fashion publications, Kristen has appeared in Australian Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Glamour as well as national campaigns for beauty brands such as L’Oréal and Clairol. The blonde beauty had been photographed by famed photographers including Antoine Verglas and Ben Watts. Not one to ever stop pursuing her goals, 2015 will also see Taekman break into the beauty industry with and exciting line of nail polishes called, Pop of Color by POC Beauty. She is a pioneer blazing the way on path to world domination. Read along as we get to know Kristin Taekman, an international success.

RAINE: How did modeling at an early age help you later on in life as an entrepreneur? TAEKMAN: I think it helped tremendously. At an early age I was traveling on my own and meeting people in different countries. I lived in Milan for 3 months and Paris for 3 years. At the time, it was a great alternative to college and the real time experience was priceless. For example, when I was 17, I went to a different country on my own and was only told where I had to go and who I had to meet and that’s it. My family provided a great foundation growing up and modeling at that time in my life was an amazing experience.

RAINE: What has been the most rewarding part of your career to date? TAEKMAN: I think just being able to model after all these years. That’s really exciting to me. I love modeling – I really love it. It’s funny, in my late 20’s I was more bashful about saying that I am a model, but now being 37 I love saying it. Living in Manhattan also makes it easy. Not to mention, it is the best mommy job ever. For example, it’s not every day; I can drop my kids at school and run to a casting or an appointment and come back to pick them up from school. I also get to sit in a chair; get my hair and makeup done and be around creative people all day. After all that, I can still be back home for dinner.

RAINE: What’s one piece of advice that has served you best in your career? TAEKMAN: Be professional and always be prepared, on time and ready.

RAINE: How has being on reality TV helped you as an entrepreneur? TAEKMAN: It was nothing I ever thought about. One day when my best friend Brandy came to town, she invited me to an event with her for Bravo and a few days later I got a call from her that I was being considered for being on the Housewives of NY. I am not scared of Reality TV because I don’t have anything to hide. Also, being close to Brandy, I feel like I already knew a little about it and having the modeling background, it wasn’t completely foreign to be in front of the camera. I think the wonderful thing about the show is that I met a lot of great new women and I end up seeing parts of the city that I usually don’t see. In all, it’s been a cool opportunity to meet a whole new group of women and have a great time at the same time.

RAINE: Has being on the show inspired you to do something new? TAEKMAN: It pushed me to go out there and be social again. I am finding out that I have new interests. I started a blog called: Last Night’s Look and I am having a lot of fun with it. It allows me to mix the modeling and fashion and it is exciting. The blog has also given me all these other relationships. For example, I am starting a nail polish line called Pop of Color by POC Beauty, my beauty brand. Pop of Color is made and sold in New York and sold through a partnership with beauty retailer, Ricky’s. It’s fun to do something that you are really passionate about. You can find out more on my Instagram #POCBEAUTY and my blog is www.lastnightslook.com.

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COUSTEAU: THE FAMILY LEGACY LIVES ON

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RA I N EM A K E R

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Fabien Cousteau is the first grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau,

built around restoring our waters. One of his most notable projects is

who had a similar mission in life, although at a much earlier time

Mission 31, in which he produced a feature film and book documenting

period. Fabien follows in the footsteps of his grandfather who was

these adventures. Mission 31 is the longest science expedition to take

a French naval officer, explorer, conservationist, filmmaker, scientist,

place in the world’s only underwater marine laboratory. Fabien broke

photographer and author of a series of books that documented his

new ground by spending 31 days 63 feet beneath the sea and seeks

underwater research. Fabien spent his early years aboard his famous

to inspire millions worldwide to do their part in saving our oceans.

grandfather’s ship, where he learned to scuba dive and explore the world below. Fabien Cousteau is a man with a vision. That vision is to

What is the premise behind Mission 31? What are some major

save our earth’s magnificent oceans. By title Fabien is an aquanaut,

differences between your expedition and that of your Grandfather,

oceanic explorer, conservationist and documentary filmmaker. His

Jacques Cousteau?

mission began with a continuance of a family legacy that started with

The target was to be a broadcast platform for the world’s oceans

his grandfather.

for 31 days - a communication platform, highlighting the thrills and

Fabien is well known for his study of sharks in the early 2000s with National Geographic as well as several nonprofit organizations

fragility along with the human connectivity of humans and the oceans. At the end of the mission we had over 20 billion impressions during

and reached 70K students live within the classrooms via

ourselves and we have seen this in smaller localized efforts

Skype. We also used phones provided by Nokia to upload

within communities and governments in general around

photos to our website to show the mission in real-time.

the globe, in addition to the world community, the US is

The major difference between this expedition and that of my grandfather is that he didn’t have the live

working to create larger marine protected areas to help sustain marine ecosystems.

element. What one moment changed the way you look at life? Can you talk about your experience studying and filming

The moment that I was conceived. I see things from the

great white sharks in a custom built sub called Troy?

bottom up so to speak. This planet is magical because

Troy was an equally crazy project from a few years ago

of its circular cycle of life. We have to take oceans into

that accomplished a dream of mine to literally become

account because it’s 99% of our world’s living space. Only

a shark, and approach them in a way that has not been

5% of our species live on land and the ocean is about 3.4

done before.

billion cubic meters in volume.

It has been reported that our oceans are in trouble due to a number of factors. What are the biggest challenges we need to confront and what steps do we take to reach our goals? There a lot of challenges out there. Our ocean support system is crumbling and dying, and it’s due to one species—us, our actions and inactions. It includes a depletion of its resources, pollution, corrosion of coral reefs, etc. We are down to 10% of the traveling fish and less than 40% the world’s biomass of fish. The good

Talk about the “ah-ha” moment when you realized that oceanographic exploration and filmmaking would be

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news is that we can change the course that we set for

“I want to positively impact future generations so that they make better decisions and become better stewards of the environment.”

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your life›s work?

the benefit of its future.

The “ah-ha” moment for me was a reoccurring theme growing up

The challenge of saving the Earth’s oceans seems so

because I was exposed to a unique part of the world that most people

overwhelming at times. On many occasions I have asked myself, “How

don’t get to see. I realized how difficult it was for other people to get

can one person feel like they are making a notable difference protecting

access to this part of the world. The work that my grandfather did was

the oceans?” The answer is education. It is the key to the foundation of

no less astounding than the first walk on the moon. I feel more at peace.

a solution.

It’s an exocentric stimulus.

Making better decisions at the supermarket as well as restaurants will help to bring about meaningful change. A free app that consumers

What’s your most prized possession?

can use is called Seafood Watch Guide, which helps people to make

The unique and invaluable experiences that have made me who I am,

better choices when selecting seafood. Cutting down on the amount of

thanks to my grandparents and parents--physical things can always be

pollution in the water is another way we can help solve this global crisis.

replaced.

We dump 100 pounds of plastic in our water per day. If we reduce the amount of plastic in our daily lives we can do a lot to decrease our impact

How does where you are now compare to where you thought you

on the environment.

would be?

Two things that everyone can do that do not cost a thing and will do a lot

I never look at the past because it is a waste of time and makes people

of good in the long run—volunteering and starting initiatives in the local

anxious.

community

There is so much to do that I don’t have time to reminisce on the past. My life’s work keeps me focused on the present to improve the ocean for

What would you like for your legacy to be?

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Thanks to its enviable location, the Mainsail Beach Inn offers a one-of-akind Florida beachfront resort experience. The resort makes the most of Anna Maria Island’s unique fusion of nature’s wonders, outdoor recreation and Old Florida coastal charm – the best of life along Florida’s timeless Gulf coast. The island is a charming little beach town, secluded from the outside world, with white sand beaches, lush tropical landscapes, and stunning turquoise gulf waters. Built in 2009, Mainsail Beach Inn offers guests a superb island experience with beachfront accommodations on Anna Maria Island. The Inn is comprised of 12 upscale two- and three- bedroom residences, each with its own balcony or deck and most with beachfront access. All units come standard with gourmet kitchens and professional appliances, hardwood floors, molding, elegant furnishings and fine linens, flat screen plasma televisions, DVD players, sound systems and high-speed internet access. The Mainsail Beach Inn amenities include a private sundeck with heated, resort-style pool and hot tub, as well as gazebo with outdoor kitchen, grill, beach chairs and umbrellas for guest use. Mainsail’s nearby marina features 50 slips accommodating vessels up to 50 feet in length and available for daily, weekly or monthly rentals. The marina is just a short, beautiful stroll from the island’s exclusive restaurants and retail shops. Boat rentals and fishing guides are also available. Mainsail Beach Inn partners with one of the island’s most celebrated dining hotspots – Beach Bistro – to offer a number of exclusive culinary luxuries to guests of the popular beachfront escape. Mainsail Beach Inn now offers every guest 21 and older one welcome complimentary glass of champagne during Beach Bistro’s happy hour, “Beaching at the Bistro for Sunset,” as well as, a new room service menu, including a “course-by-course” special occasion menu, ideal for guests who choose to dine-in or celebrate in the privacy of their own Mainsail Beach Inn residence.

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Using the complimentary island trolley, guests of the Mainsail Beach Inn easily navigate the island, visiting award-winning restaurants and unique shops, or setting out on an adventure, without ever having to use their cars. From rustic beach side pubs to elegant restaurants illuminated by starlight and candlelight, meals are memories to be savored on Anna Maria Island. The destination is home to charming cafes and bistros, each with its own individual flavor. The neighboring award-winning Beach Bistro is known for using the freshest ingredients and offering spectacular Gulf views. Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, guests can enjoy endless water sports activities nearby, including snorkeling, scuba diving, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking and parasailing. Back on land, visitors can jog and bike along the Holmes Beach shore. Shops on the island present colorful resort attire, elegant wear for special occasions, amusing t-shirts, and other souvenirs such as jewelry (shell and elegant), and even antiques. 73

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H I LTO N S A N D E S T I N BEACH GOLF RESORT & SPA Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa rests along the sugar white sands of Florida’s Northwest coast, overlooking the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. On a peninsula right in the center of Florida’s Panhandle, the community surrounding Hilton Sandestin Beach is bordered by the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on one side, and the calm Choctawhatchee Bay on the other – both providing visitors easy access to beach and water activities year round. Well-known for the white sands that adorn its coastline the beach along Hilton Sandestin Beach is made of pure Appalachian quartz, which gives the Gulf waters their trademark emerald-green color by reflecting sunlight back up through the surf. From simply relaxing to engaging in a plethora of water activities, guests at Hilton Sandestin Beach, surely fine the beach as the focal point of the overall resort experience. As a world-class resort hotel, Hilton Sandestin Beach takes great pride in providing exciting and accessible ways for everyone to enjoy themselves. Day and night, there are recreation programs and resort activities that allow kids, their parents and grandparents to create their very own Florida beach resort experience. Beach guests enjoy golf privileges at four championship Sandestin® golf courses – Baytowne Golf Club, Burnt Pine Golf Club, Raven Golf Club, and The Links Course – and The Dunes putting course at Sandestin®. A tennis-lover’s dream, Hilton Sandestin Beach provides access to the Sandestin® Tennis Center, with 12 HydroGrid clay and three hard courts. The Center’s clubhouse includes dressing rooms, lockers, showers and the latest in tennis apparel. A professional tennis staff keeps active players busy year round with daily activities and a variety of special events.

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C ULT U R E | H O ME S & IN T E R IO R S

HEIDI KLUM’S ROMANTIC VILLA!

FOR SALE...

Homes of the Most Innovative Celebrities

Heidi Klum first became an international star with her 1998 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover and the inside pages of provocative bikini beach poses. With that introduction to her charms, Klum catapulted herself to celebrity status through a 13-year career with Victoria’s Secret as a favorite Angel, then as producer and host of Project Runway and Germany’s Next Topmodel, and now in her second season as a judge on America’s Got Talent. In addition, she has been working the deal with activewear company New Balance, for which she designs a line of athletic apparel, branded HKNB that is sold exclusively on Amazon. Heidi recently signed a contract for 20 episodes of a new show on Lifetime, Seriously Funny Kids. The powerhouse German-American dual citizenship hottie, now at age 41 and mother of four, shows no signs of slowing down. She can now list her professional achievements as super model, business mogul, actress, TV producer and host, fashion designer, artist, talent judge and with her keen business sense, is now venturing into restoring and selling real estate. Purchased in 2010 as a foreclosure for $14.2 million, this Brentwood Estates 12,000-square-foot Tuscan-style villa sits on 8.4 lush acres with views to the Pacific. With its total privacy and ambiance that seemed miles away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, Klum fell in love with the property at first sight. A few of the home’s features include long-established gardens, a library bookcase from Napoleon’s country house, and a formal dining room with paneling from a Paris hotel. Since it had been empty for two years, Heidi immediately started restoring doors, windows and thresholds; a process that took several months. After that, she added an additional master bath, affording a his and hers, and placed the tub for views of the ocean. She also designed her dream closets and added smart home technology. Now with eight bedrooms and ten baths, the home also has formal rooms, library, eat-in chef’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, family room, home office, media room, yoga room and temperature-controlled wine cellar with tasting room. Outside is the infinity-edge pool and spa, a koi pond, formal rose garden added by Klum, fountains, gazebos, golf putting green and driving range, hiking trails, a children’s playhouse and slide and the charm of secret gardens. Since downsizing to another property, Klum has decided to put this home on the currently hot Los Angeles market. Heidi Klum’s romantic Tuscan-style estate, now priced at $25 million.

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Real life action figure Pharrell Williams never seems to slow down. He has been a virtual whirlwind of activity since his career start in 1992 when he formed a production company, The Neptunes, with his childhood friend, Chad Hugo, to promote and sell the work of hip-hop, R&B and pop artists. Now at age 40 and having followed his dream, Williams has an estimated net worth of $80 million and he’s still gaining speed with multiple projects in various stages of completion. His creative energy spans singing, songwriting, record production, fashion designing and even designing furniture. All other awards aside, in 2014 alone, Pharrell Williams won four Grammys, out of eight nominations. He won the Grammy for Producer of the Year, Album of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Group Performance. Known for the hats he wears, he auctioned his big Oscar hat to raise money for his charity, From One Hand to Another, an organization that Pharrell founded to benefit underserved children – starting in his own community. Arby’s Restaurants won the bid at $44,100. The Brickell Avenue penthouse he put on the market in 2014 is a testament to Williams’ talent in design. Located 40 stories above Biscayne Bay atop Bristol Tower, the 10,000square-foot penthouse has five bedrooms, seven bathrooms and an additional 5,000 square feet of terraces with its own rooftop swimming pool and a second level summer kitchen. He purchased the condo in 2007 for $12.525 million, then transformed it into a mogul palace with his art and furniture collection. Views of 360 degrees take in Biscayne Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Key Biscayne and Miami. The terrace is the perfect place to put your feet up with a cocktail and watch the parade of cruise ships Friday evenings as they head past Key Biscayne to their island ports of call. Grammy winning, Academy Award nominated Pharrell Williams’s Miami penthouse is listed at $10.999 million.

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PHARRELL WILLIAMS' MIAMI PENTHOUSE!

There’s no denying that Jennifer Lopez is a powerhouse business entrepreneur and entertainer. If one turns their back for five minutes, she will have used that five minutes to create another business, make another album, star in another film, go on another tour, produce a television sitcom and multitask all of these while being a judge on American Idol. Her past record sales exceed 60 million, and her films number around 35 and growing, at last count grossing upwards of $2 billion. Her repertoire also includes fashion design, writing, media production and a perfume line. J-Lo is the most extreme of all celebrity multitaskers, all this while being a single mom of 45 with seven-year-old twins. Her latest achievement is her Las Vegas residency show at Planet Hollywood’s Axis theatre opening in January 2016 with 20 scheduled performances. Ticket sales began earlier this month. Having just hit her prime and showing no signs of slowing down her high energy level, we’ll be hearing a lot more from the Jennifer Lopez front. Currently with a recently purchased estate in the Hamptons and a New York City penthouse, Lopez is selling the home she purchased in Los Angeles while married to former husband, Marc Anthony. They bought the 17,129-square-foot estate in the exclusive, guard-gated Hidden Hills neighborhood for $8.2 million in 2010. The enclave abounds with other celebrity residents such as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Jessica Simpson and LeAnn Rimes. Sited on over three acres, the large home has nine bedrooms and thirteen baths. The master suite encompasses the whole second floor south wing and consists of a sitting room with fireplace, a private stone terrace and two walk-in closets, one measuring 350 square feet. The main house wing contains the formal rooms, a large eat-in kitchen with marble countertops and butler’s pantry. The entertainment pavilion has all manner of work and play amenities such as a massive saloon/lounge, a full bar, fireplace with television above and a special area for poker players. The pavilion also includes a 20-seat movie theatre, a professional-grade recording studio with sound-proof booth, a dance studio/gym with adjoining kitchenette and laundry room, a self-sufficient au pair suite, a fitting/dressing room that serves as an additional wardrobe, and a massage salon. All open to the pool, spa and outdoor kitchen terrace via banks of French doors. Jennifer Lopez’ Los Angeles Hidden Hills estate of 17,129 square feet on three acres is now offered for sale at $17 million. 80

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J-LO’S HIDDEN HILLS HOME!

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ANSE CHASTENET

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A JEWEL IN THE CARIBBEAN

With the Caribbean’s first sustainable organic farm, Emerald Estate, Anse Chastenet owners, Nick and Karolin Troubetskoy, might change the way we eat in the Caribbean forever.... In my 30+ years traveling around the world writing about properties and people, some have left their mark on my senses and, on the rare occasion, my heart. Chairman of the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism, Karolin Troubetskoy, and husband/architect Nick Troubetskoy, are not the average hoteliers. They are rare people that have a vision but haven’t lost touch with what matters most: human emotion. And Anse Chastanet nurtures the best of that. You can use a lot of adjectives to describe Anse Chastanet: tranquil, romantic, adventurous, magical. They’re all appropriate. Add two magical peaks, the magnificent Piton twin volcanoes, mountains covered in lush greenery, and, yes, you are definitely in paradise. Nick has always been a nature lover so everything he has done architecturally to the hotel takes that into consideration first and foremost. Anse Chastanet offers 49 individually designed rooms, 37 of which are scattered about a lush hillside, and 12 which are nestled within a tropical garden at beach level. All with spectacular views. There are 5 Premium Hillside rooms all numbered 7 which offer a picture postcard of perfect views of the Piton Mountains and surrounding Caribbean Sea. King size beds, clay tiles, ceiling fans, open air showers and incredibly spacious up to 1400 square feet. There are also 14 Deluxe Hillside rooms which are all individually designed. Openly built, king size beds, clay tiles, tropical hardwood floors, some with the fourth wall missing entirely -- you are immersed in the tropical lush vegetation with some having spectacular ocean and Piton mountains views. If you want to be close to the beach, there are 12 deluxe beachside rooms set in a tropical garden near the beach. King size or double beds, balconies or patios, garden views. 14 Superior Hillside rooms with a unique octagonal or rectangular shape. King or twin beds, clay tiles, tropical hardwood floors, wrap around balconies with ocean and Piton mountain views. 4 Standard Hillside and 2 Bedroom Suites. Some have connecting rooms if you are with a large party or family. You’ll wake up each morning to the freshest air you’ve breathed, maybe ever, birds chirping, a sea breeze that will entice you, views that will leave you in awe and stimulate your appetite just in time for a wonderful buffet or American-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Of course, the hotel has all the things you’d come to expect at a luxury resort property: tennis courts, yoga classes, snorkeling, PADI-certified scuba diving, kayacking, sailing, sunset cruises on their own catamarans. They also have the Serenity sailboat for glorious champagne soaked sunsets. Even bird-watching can be arranged with an expert. Anse Chastanet is one of the very few properties where you can immerse yourself in paradise, indulge yourself with the finest of everything, or simply do nothing and relax from sunrise to sunset. You’ll never forget the warmth and hospitality of this place. And you’ll want to return over and over again.

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A PA R K W E S T GALLERY FEATU R E D ARTIST LINDA LE KINFF

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French artist Linda Le Kinff has traveled the world to expand her artistic horizons, so it’s no surprise that her works are exhibited everywhere from London, Tokyo and Hong Kong to Dubai and Berlin. Born in Paris to French and Brazilian parents, Le Kinff began her career as a professional artist at the age of 20. She traveled the world to learn different techniques, including lithography, wood engraving, oil, casein, watercolor, collage, sculpture and acrylic airbrush painting. She also studied restoration and worked on several ancient restoration projects as a student. Since then, Le Kinff has established studios in Rambouillet and Paris in France and in Rishon LeZion, Israel. Le Kinff’s work appeals to diverse audiences. She has served as the official artist for the 1998 World Cup and the 2010 Kentucky Derby, where her work was featured on posters, tickets, programs and officially licensed products. In fact, a painting for the World Cup was minted into a commemorative coin by the French government, an honor never before bestowed upon a living French artist. She has worked with Park West Gallery for more than 25 years, enjoying the opportunities to spend time with collectors and other artists. As Le Kinff’s artwork continues to grow in popularity, so does her impressive collection of techniques and sources of inspiration, all of which will undoubtedly lead to many more colorful works of art seen around the world. Le Kinff graciously pauses to take Raine on a brief journey into her creative world. French translations courtesy of Loredana Ispas.

RAINE: What inspires your art? LE KINFF: My inspiration is everyday life and the spectacle of everything – culture, travels, concerts, going to the theater and movies. For example, I am inspired by Cirque De Soleil. I don’t listen to music when I paint, but after I go to concerts, I paint. I like classic music and jazz, but I am very open to other types of music, especially traditional music from other countries. RAINE: What travels or events have inspired you lately? LE KINFF: My last excursion in Holland will allow me to make works in my studios for the next two years. The same thing with Japan – it inspires me because of the colors, landscapes, the culture and background of the country. For three to four years I have worked a lot in India and continue to do so. I’ve also been to South Korea and Vietnam. Every time I go I have new ideas and see new colors and people. RAINE: Are there any places that stand out in your mind? LE KINFF: In particular, Jaipur in India and Kyotoin, Japan. I travel all around Japan and have seen a lot of places, and now they’re very familiar to me. It’s like a second home! RAINE: How do you decide on what colors to use? LE KINFF: I love the powerful colors – the reds, the blacks, the purples – and I like to go over them with black lines to make the outlines. I love for the works to be expressive, so I like all colors. Every single color has its own reason and has its own place on the work. I love the happy colors because it reflects my RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 24

character, the way I am. When I speak with collectors, they like to see a positive image in front of them. I had one collector buy one of my paintings because of what it made her daughter feel! RAINE: What techniques do you like to use? LE KINFF: I like casein on wood. It’s a very ancient technique I learned in Italy with a master restorer who has restored museum works of art in Florence. At the same time, I use another classic technique that uses oil and acrylic on canvas. Sumi (ink wash painting) is also a very good technique. You have to concentrate, and with very fast movements you make a drawing. I also do painting, drawings, engravings, serigraphs and collage. RAINE: You have also experimented with abstract style, right? LE KINFF: I’ve done a lot of abstract works, but I haven’t exhibited them before because I would like to have a complete collection. It’s parallel to the figurative work. I want to try abstract because it replaces the features, the lines. RAINE: What was it like to create artwork for the 2010 Kentucky Derby? LE KINFF: It was a very interesting story. When I got to my studio, there was a phone call, and the lady said: “You are Linda Le Kinff?” “Yes I am.” “Do you want to paint for the Derby?” “Oh yes, but what is the Derby?” (Laughs) She explained it to me… and for me I was very proud because I was the first French artist for the Derby. It was a good experience because it challenged my imagination. 85

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Photographer Lou Roole found his passion for photography while stationed in the army, in Italy. "It was a way to document the world around me and the key sights and aspects of army life," stated Roole. Five years after leaving the army he took photography classes in Miami, Florida and has never stopped shooting since. For Roole, photography has been an evolving process of growth, awareness, interactions, synergy and relationships. When asked about his perspective of portrait photography, "Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about discovering the uniqueness in a person and making connections. It's seeing something in the moment differently from how you or others have seen it before," replied Roole. As a photographer, Roole aims to build off of the energy that he receives from the people and places that he captures. His images jump to life, offering viewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new meaning to the everyday experiences that move around him. Those are the moments when Roole feels most inspired, when he is able to reinterpret the old and mundane, into something new and exciting.

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CREATIVE EXPRESSION WITH ARTIST MICHELLE VELLA

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Michelle Vella is a unique expressive artist in the sense that her creations are inspired by high fashion photography. A fabulous photo is able to compel her to draw right away. Artists like Francesco Clemente, Marc Chagall and Picasso inspire Michelle’s expressionistic style, which she says is constantly evolving. Michelle began exploring the world of art and drawing with loose gesture line drawings that soon evolved into colorful expressive portraits that had accentuated eyes and features. The reaction of her Instagram followers to her drawings of WWD magazine covers compelled her to continue on with this style. She is now going beyond the borders of drawing and embarking on large canvas paintings of her cover series. She plans to feature this painted cover series in a show in Toronto. This innovative artist has a degree in fine arts and still considers herself fairly new to the art world. She only started painting this series of work in the beginning of 2015. Her main audience fueling tool has been Instagram. Her Instagram has continued to grow and not only attracted more and more followers to her work but inspire the artist herself to keep creating new innovative works. Instagram has proven to be a wonderful vehicle to reach fashion editors, designers, bloggers, and models around the world. Recently she has captured the eye of celebrity-fashion photographer Tom Munro and actress Sienna Miller. This social media tool has also sparked successful collaborations for the artist with several designers, including Kara Ross and Italian handbag designer Caterina Bidini. Michelle has been active in the art world for such a short time although she has truly found her passion. She is catching the eye of all types of people, especially those high up in the fashion world. Fashion is a crucial part of her work and her success. In her own words she states, “As long as I can remember I liked to draw. Being creative is a part of me, it’s like breathing, I can’t live without it; this is my brush with fashion.” Today, Michelle Vella creates her art at her live/work studio in Toronto, Canada. Keep up with her work on Instagram and twitter @michellevellart

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enhance the careers of creative professionals everywhere. Fashion film is a newer innovation that is now firmly established as a worldwide art movement, much like independent and short films. Each year this global audience is captivated by the visual wizardry and spellbinding storytelling of the world’s best fashion film directors. The visionary and founder behind this innovative, global festival is Fred Sweet. Sweet owns a synergistic group of companies that include, the La Jolla Fashion Film Festival, International Fashion Film Awards, San Diego Model Management and more. Growing up in Hollywood, Sweet and his group, now spend their time connecting and empowering the global fashion film community, including the agents, distributors and producers. Sweet is also a sought after lecturer and consultant with his eyes on continuing to help new fashion film artists worldwide.

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It is called the “Cannes” for the fashion industry. The La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival (LJFFF), now in its sixth year, has evolved into an annual global market place for the fashion film community and has become the globe’s largest gathering of fashion film professionals. From the fashion capitals of the world to the entertainment capital of the world, hundreds of industry leaders come together to network, watch top films, learn, participate, win awards, make deals, and attend fabulous after parties. It may even be Hollywood’s newest hangout for international agents, distributors and filmmakers, as they fly in worldwide to be seen and make new industry connections. Fashionistas of all types can enjoy free screenings and fabulous Red Carpets. LJFFF gives recognition and empowerment to the creative professionals producing these innovative films in the farthest corners of the world. The goal of LJFFF is to authentically

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Face Addict Hair Junkie is a London based fashion forward hair and makeup collective, emerging from the creative hub and heart of east London. The founders Serena Loos, Micky Kastly and Remy Morris have over 18 years experience as stylists, artists and directors. Their genuine love and passion for all things hair and makeup, manifests itself in an energetic, exuberant, fresh and positive way. Their fun vibe as well as their creations are injected in the fashion, film, music and TV industry through campaigns, productions and publications. Their unique and innovative approach to the art of beauty and fashion offers a healthy breath of fresh air to everything they do. Face Addict Hair Junkie, also known as FAHJ, has gained a trusting and continuous relationship with clients, brands and celebrities, such as London Fashion Week, Fashion TV, Vogue, GQ Magazine, Time Out, Pop Magazine, Yves Saint Laurent, ASOS, and Fox TV, to name a few. Their work also includes televised ads of which they design and create the hair and makeup concepts for Revlon, Garnier, Dove, and Grand Marnier for example. They are also involved in music videos with N-Dubs, Josef Salvet, and Euen Mcgregor. FAHJ is also very excited about their contract with DJ Magazine of which prints regular DJ artist shoots, including worldwide DJâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S such as Mr C, Chloe Fontaine, Samantha Blackburn, Normski and Seth Troxler. Whether its styling hair and make up for backstage studios, via pop ups at launch parties, music and film productions or lead designing for London Fashion Week, FAHJ has no plans of slowing down any time soon. One of their more recent projects is teaching women across London in their widely popular signature master class. The women who attend leave looking stunning and are able to recreate magazine-style fashion looks for themselves. All of Face Addict Hair Junkieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique concepts are shared with love for everyone. Get hooked. www.faceaddicthairjunkie.com RAINE MAGAZINE - VOLUME 24

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RACING TO THE FINISH As the youngest woman to claim the Skip Barber Racing Series, Julia Landauer has been making history since the age of 14. In addition to winning the Skip Barber Racing Series, she also has the distinction of being the first woman to win that same championship. Since those early years, Landauer has explored all types of racing, from Formula cars, to stock cars. Landauer graduated from Stanford University at age 22 where she earned a Bachelor of Science and is breaking virtually every traditional stereotype associated with women and motorsports. For the past two years Julia has been racing and winning in the US Legend Cars series in California, New York and North Carolina. Now settled in North Carolina, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the heart of NASCAR,â&#x20AC;? Julia, now 23, has a main goal to win championships as a professional racecar driver. Part of this welcomed challenge includes securing a spot on the next tier of the NASCAR ladder. Landauer seeks to make her name synonymous with more than speed and grit. She also wants to build a business where technology, community and racing intersect and fuse. Julia hopes to use her racing platform to continue advocating for women in sports and STEM education to follow their dreams.

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