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On the Cover!

Angela Brooks

Reality TV Changed Her Reality By: Jeremy Ross

Like much of America, Angela Brooks stayed home during the global pandemic. In the fall of 2020, she spent a substantial amount of time reflecting inward. The homemaker and stay-at-home mom of 4 (3 currently living at home) was content, but inspired to try something new.

Brooks' moment of motivation took place while watching reality tv. It's a guilty pleasure, one proving to be a life-changing one.

"This sounds really crazy, but I discovered the show Selling Sunset. It focused on real estate agents, showing properties and I told my fiancé, I could do that!" said Brooks.

A few days passed, and after thinking about it more, Brooks brought the discussion up to her family. She thought about starting a career for the very first time, at the age of 43. To her surprise, they were all very support-

ive and excited for her to start this journey.

She started looking into what it would take, and began virtual/online courses.

"I studied 8-10 hours a day on a mobile app while cooking dinner for my family, taking kids to school, and waiting to pick them up. For two months straight, I was constantly taking in the 180 hours to complete the six courses required to get my license. My kids probably learned things right along with me, because they heard it out loud while I was studying. My fiancé would help me memorize terms at night, with the help of flash cards.

We were ALL all in!" said Brooks.

By the middle of December, she finished the coursework, took her final exam at the end of the month, and passed

the first time. Somehow balancing hours of coursework each day, with the usual household tasks.

"Here I am- a licensed Real Estate agent! It was something I was super proud of," said Brooks.

She found herself on an exciting new career path with an opportunity to provide a better life for her family, and boundless opportunities for their future.

"I am so blessed to be welcomed with open arms into Greater San Antonio Real Estate, a boutique brokerage here in San Antonio. Everything just fell into place-from the coursework, to the exam, to being accepted into the brokerage. I'm so grateful." said Brooks.

She went on to say, "In early October, I didn't have any

plan to make any changes in my life. Then, I was inspired to take steps toward a career in real estate. "By January, I hit the ground running, and it's been an amazing ride ever since," said Brooks.

She quickly learned the glitz and glamour portrayed on "Selling Sunset" is just a small part of a REALTOR's job.

Brooks was up for the challenge, as there was little-to-no glamour or recognition in her last job -- being a homemaker/mom. But the different kinds of hard work did not deter her.

"The reality show portrayed the glamorous side of million-dollar deals. What it doesn't show, is the complex backside of what we actually do for our clients. I'm not above rolling up my sleeves, and helping a client pack, move furniture, or plant a few flowers, among other

things. Those things play a part in being a successful, compassionate agent. It's not all glamour, but I'm ready and willing to do what it takes for the people I work with, as well as my clients," said Brooks.

Now 'mom' is just one item on her growing resume of business and life skills, and sharing how she went from 'rearing' to 'REALTOR', is something she hopes will motivate others.

Never Too Late to Start Your Dream Job

"I want my situation to inspire. I want others to realize, you can do this too. I didn't have a starting point.

Zero was my starting point, and I didn't let that stop me.

Don't let that stop you. This decision is allowing me, my kids, my family, to better our lives. The sky's the limit in real estate. This is empowering, this is life-changing. If this is something I can do, what's stopping you?", said Brooks.

"I haven't had a [paying] job since I was in college more than 20 years ago," said Brooks. She went on to say, "My long-term job, since 1997, has been being a full-time mom. This pandemic allowed me to realize my potential. For the last 24 years, I have just identified myself as someone's mom."

Ultimately this job gives her the flexibility and opportunity to assist her clients in making probably the largest financial decision they'll ever make while, being able to make time for her family.

"I do wish I would have made this decision a bit earlier in life, but I believe everything happens for a reason.

At this stage in my life, I am more mature, motivated, and empowered by this change. I'm grateful to be where I am today, and you could be too," said Brooks.

Real Estate Trends: A Seller's Market The pandemic altered the landscape of the property market. As buyers seek out more space, and less

congestion, in the COVID-era, housing supply has dwindled, and prices for certain homes are trending upward.

Brooks adds, since January, the purchase pace has increased. Some homes come on the market and are sold in hours or days.

She describes this as a dynamic time to be looking for houses, condos, or apartments, but an even better time to be selling.

"Sellers simply have it made," said Brooks, but it requires some preparation and presentation.

For Sellers, Brooks recommends: -Presenting your home with pride in a professional manner. Demand is in your favor, but make sure your home is clean, well kept and looking move-in ready. Time is money, and if it doesn't look ready to sell, the buyer may not be ready to offer. Don't lose time and money this way, especially in a hot housing market.

For Buyers, Brooks recommends: Working with an agent that has a great rapport with other agents. She describes this as an important asset. "I am not afraid to call up the other agent to advocate for my clients," said Brooks. "Great agents want to work with other great agents. It helps create a stress-free environment for all parties."

Make sure you're preapproved for a mortgage before you start looking. Know your price point.

What you can and can't afford. This process will allow you to get a quicker jump on purchasing in today's hot market.

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and at the Rubén Herrera Museum.

TT Zarzar was born in Torreón, Mexico, where she won the first place on the Human Rights Painting Competition; she was also selected in 2019 as one of the best Visual Arts in Miniature Contest. Her work has been exhibited at the Gallery of the UAdeC Visual Arts Center, The Inter-American Academy of Human Rights, as well as at the TIM Contemporary Art Gallery,The Regional Museum of La Laguna, The Joaquín Clausell Gallery of the SECULT,

“Frustration is what I feel in our current world spinning so fast that I can barely perceive my steps, and I wonder, who can listen when everything is occupied by noise? How do we concentrate when we are so far from ourselves? ...

In the middle of the chaos that is daily life, it is difficult to connect with yourself. To do so, I decided to paint what I can when I can. This allowed me to understand that, despite this continuous rush, I paint my pauses”

“Sink” Oil on Canvas 2019 47.2” X 39.3”

“Sign” 2020 Oil on Canvas 21.18” X 35.4”

“Haz Concha” Oil on Canvas 2020 35.4” X 35.4”

“Family Portrait 2020” Oil on Canvas 2020 35.4” X 47.2”

Jackleen Rios Dance Director The Jewel of Art Dance Studio 1909 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, Tx 78201 Studio: 210-878-4089 Cell: 210-639-3756

Photographer: Jacob Comiskey

Xavier Stewart

Dancer of the Month Xavier Stewart Xavier Stewart is a dancer, actress and model here in San Antonio Texas. She was introduced to the fabulous world of dance at the age of 12. She trained throughout her high school, college years and into her adult career. She has taken dance classes at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and Consuming Kinetics Dance Company in St Louis, Missouri. She has also taken hip hop classes in New Orleans, Louisiana taught by choreographer Chris Grant who has worked with artist such as BeyoncÈ and Chloe Bailey. She is currently apart of the Jewel of Art Dance Studio as well as the Jewels and Co Dance team here in San Antonio. TX. Xavier is signed to the Manikin

Talent Agency for acting and modeling and currently enrolled in The Art of the Audition acting class as well as the Commercial Reel preparation class. She has Performed in San Antonioís annual EverAfter fashion show as well as performed at the prestigious Tobin center.

She has also performed in the Talent Inc Showcase for performers in Orlando, Florida. Her focus was Tv commercial, photography runway, fashion runway, film scene and improvisation. She continues her training in dance at the Jewel of Art dance studio in ballet, hip hop, jazz and contemporary. She wants to continue her career as an actor, model and dancer to reach her goal of starring in a major film and tv commercial. All while She is still active Duty military stationed at Fort Sam Houston.

Jimmy Moon

Fashion Designer: Jimmy Moon Creative Director: Maria Maria Editor: Maria Maria Photographer: Diamond Fuze I've been living in San Antonio off and on since I was a kid. Staying the summers with my grandmother and Aunts. San Antonio has always been my other life my home away from home.

I'm an Artist. I've been creating since I was a kid. Drawing on walls making clothes for my little sister. Pretty much anything I could get my hands on I would create.

As I got older I started drawing then progress to canvas.

As times progressed I evolved to painting on clothing and picking up photography. And now I style with my up-cycled vintage thrift finds.

I've been creating for about 13 years but 2 years into dipping my toes into the fashion world. It's a whole other world of creativity that I love. My goal is to create a fantasy for other Artists. Musicians, rappers, dancers and

performers. People who have star quality but don't have the sources to look the part. There's just something about watching an Artist preform in my creations. They bring them to life with their gifts. It's truly magical.

I really want to bring back the theatrics of fashion into street wear for artist. I want my artist to walk down the street and people know they are artist just

by wearing my gear.

San Antonio is full of Artist hiding in the dark dank streets of the Art scene. But I want them to glow and shine and want them to be seen and heard. I want the Art scene to thrive and be and evolution of what it once was.

First Friday Concert Series at St. John’s Lutheran Church has resumed in 2021 Concerts are free with free parking St. John’s Lutheran Church resumed its free First Friday concerts as of Friday, September 3, 2021. The free concerts to the San Antonio community occur in the church’s historic sanctuary at 502 East Nueva in downtown San Antonio, on the first Friday of each month, September through May (with skip in January because of the holidays). St. John’s has produced and offered these First Friday concerts since 2007, with only one interruption in 2020 because of Covid.

Performances—which feature local, regional and national artists—begin at 12 p.m. and last approximately 30-45

minutes. Following each concert there is a specially prepared lunch by church volunteers, offered in the adjacent Memorial Hall to the public for a $5 donation.

The post-concerts luncheon will be served brown-bag style for the time being; patrons may choose to dine in the church’s Memorial Hall or take their meal to-go.

Free parking is provided in the lot adjacent to the church with entrance off Nueva.

Masks will be required for all in attendance; social distancing provided in sanctuary. These protocols and our performance season will be re-evaluated on a continual basis and subject to change; please check

website and for updates.

Friday, October 1 Trinity University Chamber Singers Dr. Gary Seighman, conductor The Trinity University Chamber Singers are comprised of

32 undergraduate musicians. With over 20 different academic majors represented, this ensemble truly epitomizes the liberal arts experience combined with a commitment to choral artistry of the highest quality.

They enjoy touring nationally, throughout the region, and abroad. They have given invited performances for the

National Collegiate Choral Organization, the Texas Music Educators Association, and were ensemble-in-residence for the Classical Music Festival in Eisenstadt, Austria.

This June, the choir will collaborate with the New York Chamber Orchestra as the featured ensemble for a performance of Mozart's Requiem at Carnegie Hall.

They will present an eclectic program of a cappella choral works. https://youtu.be/xbMd1Fs1zAM https://youtu.be/VlWYjUKgt4I

Friday, November 5 Erin McAdams, soprano Mark Alexander, accompanist The duo will present selections including German lieder

by Hugo Wolf, American Western folk song settings, and songs by Leonard Bernstein. Soprano Erin McAdams has appeared as both a featured soloist and ensemble member

with organizations including San Diego Opera, Lyric Theatre of San Jose, the Opera Academy of California, Austin Baroque Orchestra, the Alamo Baroque Festival, Symphony Viva, and Sonido Barroco of San Antonio. Before moving to San Antonio in 2015, Erin lived and worked in the San Francisco Bay area, where she frequently performed as a singer and worked as an accompanist at Chabot College, Diablo Valley College, and Mission Dolores Basilica. Erin currently teaches voice at Our Lady of the Lake University, and also serves as the accompanist at Temple Beth-El in San Antonio. Erin holds degrees in both vocal and organ performance from the University of Notre Dame, San Diego State University, and the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Pianist Mark Alexander’s performances have been called “technically brilliant” and “full of expressive beauty.” He has won numerous competitions and has performed in recital and with orchestras throughout the US, Mexico and Austria. Mark has performed in New York City’s iconic Rockefeller Center; the Brahms museum in Mürzzuschlag, Austria; and was also heard on NPR’s Performance Today with baritone Timothy Jones on a historic broadcast from the Alamo. He is a regular performer on “John Kolody’s Komödie-Abend.” Mark is on the faculty of American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria and teaches at San Antonio College and St. Mary’s University in San Antonio. He holds a M.M. and D.M.A from UT-Austin,

and a B.M. from the University of Michigan.

Friday, December 3 Andrew Small, violinist Violinist Andrew Small joined the San Antonio Symphony first violin section in 2004 after previously performing as a member of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

His principal teachers included Domenick Saltarelli, Ben Sayevich, and Masao Kawasaki and Itzhak Perlman of The Juilliard School. He also performs regularly as a staff musician at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in San Antonio. Music festivals attended include Yellow Barn Chamber Music Festival, the Aspen Music Festival, Israel’s Shira Festival, and the Marlboro Music Festival.

Small enjoys an eclectic mix of solo recitals, chamber music, symphony performances, Suzuki-inspired private teaching, and endless outdoor activities.

Rest of Schedule through May 2022 on St. John’s website at stjohnssa.org/first-fridays/ As the oldest Lutheran congregation in San Antonio, St. John’s has been at the very heart of San Antonio’s history and community for generations. It is known as the “Lutheran Cathedral of the Southwest.” Every Sunday morning at 10 a.m., St. John’s offers a traditional liturgy with Holy Communion, solid Biblical preaching, and the very best of liturgical music. Sunday morning worship is live-streamed at www.StJohnsSA.org.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is located at 502 East Nueva (across from La Villita). For more info, contact the church at 210.223.2611 or info@stjohnssa.org.

Your Checklist to Get Back on Track The last quarter of the year is upon us, can you believe it?!

We've almost made it through another pandemic year, and it's the perfect time to refocus on our goals and any make any changes you need to turn them into REALITY. How are YOU doing on your goals?

If you're struggling or they are a distant memory, I have 6 solid tips for you. And if you're on track, these tips will help supercharge your efforts!

TIP 1. GO ON A POSITIVITY DIET! Read inspirational books watch motivational videos listen to uplifting podcasts and interact with people who motivate you forward toward your goals ñ which can include curating your social media feed with people who make you feel more POSITIVE about life not plant seeds of fear and negativity.

I personally love to get positive inspiration from podcasts and listening to books on Audibles. And every now and then do a good social media cleanout to clear out any pages that put me in a funk for any reason.. who needs that??!

TIP 2. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE. This can be in Facebook groups or online forums, or where you work out! Plugging into a community and feeling connected and supported is a HUGE advantage in getting back on track and staying accountable.

TIP 3. THIS ONE SOUNDS COUNTERINTUITIVE, BUT IF YOU ARE COMING OUT OF A SLUMP OR LAYOFF, THANK IT! This is because the slump likely gave you two important pieces of info: First, it might have highlighted something that wasn't working for you. Why did the slump happen in the first place? Now you know what led to it and you have powerful data that can help you change things up!

And second, that slump also helped you realize how important it actually is to you to stay on track, which can add real fuel to your fire.

TIP 4. RAISE YOUR ENERGY LEVEL. This applies to both your mind and your body, I'm talking about keeping your vibes up. I'm talking about simple actions like going for a walk, getting some fresh air, reading some inspiring quotes, or listening to a motivational audio, and goes right along with the positivity diet I mentioned before. The idea is to bring some fresh and positive energy into your day, every day! Being intentional about this and seeking out that positive energy can be a gamechanger.

TIP 5. SHAKE UP YOUR ROUTINE. Most of us like a little novelty in our lives and doing the same old, same old all the time doesn't feel super exciting.

It can make you feel like you're in a rut. If this sounds like you, try something new! This new thing doesn't have to be elaborate. It can be something simple like jogging between every other telephone pole during your walk or

buying an exotic fresh fruit at the grocery store. Just do something a little different, because it can reignite the fun factor. Dr. Joe Dispenza talks about this and how just changing up your same-ole same-ol routine can rewire your brain and prep your body and mind for new things to come in and new things to happen to you and really draw in new experiences.

TIP 6. CONSIDER HIRING A COACH. There's nothing like getting a fresh perspective to help you refine, refocus, and refuel your motivation toward your goal! A coach can save you valuable time and effort, and also help you find options when roadblocks inevitably pop up along the way. This can be huge! This can be anything from a life coach, to a relationship coach or nutrition coach; hiring an expert can mean massive leaps in your life. I hope these tips help get you psyched to double

down on your 2021 goals. There's still plenty of time to make them a reality ya'll.

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Fall in Love with Savvi!

As the season is about to transition from summer to fall this is the perfect time to FALL in LOVE with Savvi in anticipation of the leisure wear company's official launch on Friday, September 17th.

Savvi is a unique brand that prides itself on empowering woman of all ages, shapes and sizes.

My name is Lisa Scharf and I am 34 years old. I have been married going on thirteen years to my husband, Jack and we are both blessed to have 3 beautiful boys, Jax-13, Jaden-9 and Jace-7.

I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas and currently reside in Boerne, Texas.

Over the past year it has been an honor and a

pleasure to represent Savvi and spread the word to all woman-communicating an extremely important message, that women have the opportunity and ability to thrive in any manner that provides happiness and potential prosperity.

I invite all women everywhere to explore new avenues with the ultimate goal of creating an additional sense of self satisfaction while creating a new revenue stream that will provide happiness and independence.

Welcome to the beautiful world of Savvi. A world that has created happiness and prosperity for myself and my family. I am extremely confident it will provide the same for you.

Ah the smell of burning leaves and the sounds of the commentators, smashing helmets and pads and marching bands, shopping for new school supplies etc… The anticipation of the first few cool fronts for the hopes of a break from the summer heat… Fall for me also includes dragging out my boxes of fall and winter boots, my college sweatshirt and sweaters I’ll wear once or twice because San Antonio doesn’t experience the cold for long…

Fall. September is here. This happens to be my favorite time of year. The start of school and marching band practices and Sundays spent in front of the TV with my dad and sister watching Tom Landry and the “real” Cowboys play. It’s magical to me. I miss my dad and sister so much.

Even though fall seems to take us into the darker shorter days after time change and the colder months, fall represents to me the comforts of home. Home for the holidays and home for Sunday football and tailgating. New beginnings in a new school year, new clothes and a chance to improve on and set new goals.

I bring these reminders to you of comforts and beginnings as we continue to face a devastating pandemic and more anxieties over the challenges we face in our new world.

These comforts and new beginnings remind us to live our

lives and not sink in the negativity of extremes in propaganda on BOTH sides. We need to continue to rebuild and live our lives. We need to push ourselves past our fears and world of misinformation on the edge of the extremes.

Somewhere in the middle we find the truth and our sense of community and compassion for each other no matter which side we stand on in many subjects not just Covid and vaccines or politics. Search your beliefs of what’s right and remember our choices are not easy and not always about us as individuals.

Fall is an energy of togetherness and our very young and very old cannot sustain the isolation of the pandemic. The cost to our nation in lost jobs and businesses and cost of hospitals filled to the brink and the lives of the front line health care providers and safety community providers, teachers etc. The costs schools encounter in home schooling and the cost to society in anxiety and fear.

No matter which side you are on do your best to make an informed and educated decision and let’s rekindle our sense of community and not let the extremes pull us away from each other. Blessings to you and yours for health and happiness.

And go Cowboys…

You know I had to lol.

Here we are heading into the fall and on the downhill side of 2021! Our families and kids are settled into a routine, as much as Covid will allow, and I'm sure if your year has been filled with activities and exercise your body may be paying for it now. I know mine is!

From a little shoulder and knee pain to stubborn hamstring & glute pain that seems to be spreading down my leg. It's disheartening and it would be so easy to throw in the towel and leave the running shoes and bike locked up, far, far away from reach.

But we don't quit, right? So, you're suffering pains and strains, what do you do? Overall body maintenance and recovery is most important but tackling each aching joint and muscle is critical to resolving the pain and helping you feel better.

While, as athletes, we expect to have some discomfort and fatigue after intense training. If the fatigue lasts for

days, that may be a sign of over training according to Hopkinsmedicine.org Not allowing yourself enough time to recover, can lead to overuse and, in my case, muscle strains that are screaming for rest and rehab.

So, when do you know it's time to rest, rehab or even see a specialist? When our muscles, ligaments, cartilage joints and bones are put under too much stress, too fast without a chance to build gradually or recover properly, they begin to fail. That's when they can turn into a hindering pain, maybe with swelling or inflammation and in more serious cases, according to Hopkinsmedicine.org , tendinitis, stress fractures, and even nerve damage.

I have had glute/hamstring pain for almost two months. I rest, ice, do slow runs and some physical therapy. That has helped keep it under control. But a recent bike outing with cyclists who were much stron-

ger than me aggravated not just my right glute, but, also my hip. So now, the pain I have is hindering my running AND cycling.

I have not gone in to see a doctor yet, but on the advice of my coach and physical therapist, I have been resting, icing, stretching, using the massage gun on my legs and occasional anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen. Also, "going slow" on runs and rides helps and it keeps me moving the joints but not as strenuously.

These are all approaches also recommended by orthopedic specialists (except maybe the massage gun).

I'm going to give my pain about another week or so, and if it doesn't go away, my orthopedic surgeon's office is my next step. All of this can be very discouraging for us as aging athletes, but I'm still of the mindset, that we can accomplish great physical feats

(within reason, of course) but you have to treat your body accordingly. We don't bounce back the way we used to in our 20's and teens, we have to take a kinder, gentler approach to reaching our fitness goals.

So don't give up on your exercise, just give yourself some grace to get there and applaud every one of your mini-milestones. They all add up to a healthier lifestyle, longer lifespan and better quality of life.

We may not be crowned the next Ms Olympia, win the Boston Marathon or the Ironman World Championship, but we certainly can feel the same glory and reward by finishing our local 5K, MS 150, Sprint triathlon, half marathon or whatever floats your boat. So keep at it, and follow me at @Sarahlucerofitness on Instagram and @SarahLuceroFitness on Facebook for more fitness inspiration and to share your accomplishments with me. I look forward to hearing about them.

Transformation –Resurrection-Rebirth “Moth medicine’s meaning is resurrection and transformation. A moth represents tremendous change, but it also seeks the light. Thus, moth spiritual meaning is to trust the changes that are happening, and that freedom and liberation are around the corner. The Moth symbolizes rebirth, change, transformation, resurrection and regeneration in Native American Mythology.”

World Birds Joy of Nature (Clifford) One Saturday morning in October of 2020, right after the pandemic began with Covid-19, I let my girls out, pit bull, “Yara,” and boxer, “Sassy Girl,” to do their daily routine.

I happened to look out, and Yara was mesmerized with something on the ground in my back patio. I walked out to see what it was. As I looked down, I saw one of the largest, most beautiful moths I have ever seen. I found myself mesmerized by it, as well. My curiosity took over, and I went to google the meaning of a moth. As I read the meaning of a moth, tears began to flow down my face.

It’s as if the Lord was sending a sign to let me know that everything was going to be okay, and major transformation and resurrection were about to take place.

Little did I know, the Lord was preparing me for a greater purpose and transformation that was about to unfold.

With transformation and growth often come painful experiences getting through the birth canal of rebirth, leading you to another level of growth. At the time, I was dealing with some major stress, which was throwing my lifestyle off-balance. For those of you who know me well, I believe in keeping my life in balance. No amount of money, job, man, woman or situation is worth losing your health!

The transformation was rather painful, yet many miracles took place. Losing my younger son right before Resurrection Day as he gave life to three others was quite a Miracle. We will always go through some form of stress for growth and transformation to take place, as we do when we train our muscles with weights. We place our muscles through stress by adding weight in order for muscle growth and firmness to transform our bodies. Not only are we transforming our bodies, we are also strengthening the muscles that hold our joints together to carry us through our journey in life. I work as a full-time therapist doing home health physical therapy. I go to patients’ homes to help them rehab and get back to their normal daily activi-

ties after surgeries, strokes, heart attacks, cancer, diabetes, amputations, chronic pain, etc. I’ve had my own business, “Skies The Limit Wellness & Fitness Clinic,” for about 20 years coaching bodybuilders, fitness, wellness, physique, figure, bikini, professional models and athletes, basically, people of all ages and walks of life with different careers.

My belief is that my Health is my Wealth. How can I help others if I’m not healthy myself? I have to practice what I preach!!

My business motto is: S – Speak life into others K – Know your purpose I - Inspire others E – Empower others The time is now!! Make this fall the time of transforming your body, which will transform your mind with proper nutrition, supplementation and exercises that will carry you through this journey called life.

It’s vital at times of a Pandemic, with Covid-19 and new strand of Delta Variant, to learn how to take care of your health, your body – your machine. The vehicle that carries you through illness, pandemics, growing older, etc.

Call NOW!! 210-452-SKIE Tell me you read this in SA Monthly Magazine and make an appointment for a free 30-minute consultation to get you started on your way to boost your immune system through proper nutrition, supplementation and fitness guiding you every step of the way.

Skie Molinar 210– 452 – 7543 (SKIE)

www.skiesfitness.com SA Monthly Senior Fitness Editor Angel Rising Magazine Cover Girl July 2017 & Contributing Writer Anti-Aging & Sports Medicine Certified Master of Fitness Sciences Associate in Applied Sciences Physical Therapy Professional Pilates Instructor for Health Care Professionals Empire Who’s Who Reference: https://worldbirds.com/moth-symbolism/#native

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CYNTHIA GARZA ALTA MODA SALON

A native of Alice,Texas, Cynthia has spent her formative years in her sister's salon laying foundations for her expertise. Under the tutelage of master and celebrty stylists, such as Vidal Sassoon and Paul Mitchell, Cynthia honed and perfected her techniques.

Today, her salon offers an aesthetic that ranges from casually chic to elegant styles.

In San Antonio she has cultivated a devoted clientele that depends on her to create styles that are as sophisticated as they are manageable.

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HAIR & BEAUTY EDITOR S.A. MONTHLY MAGAZINE CYNTHIA GARZA

Fall Hair-do's

By Hair Editor Cynthia Garza BEFORE

Hair color: Cynthia Garza Haircut: Abby Lee Smooth Look: Abby Lee Curls: Sydnee Uballe Makeup: Sydnee Uballe Photographer: Chris Cantoya Model: Karli Green

"Copper Swirls" Our model came in needing a full color transformation/color correction due to previous at home color.

The combination of color was inspired by Fall Hair color Trends. The ashy blonde canvas needed to be enhanced with swirls of Gold, Beige, and Copper tones. Add a little spice to your hair this season with a customization of mixed tones using highlights, balayage, and baby fine strand lights. As for the model's haircut, we took her grown out bob to a sexy, romantic look by adding texture and layers.

This transformation has it's own charm and has endless styling possibilities by using Oribe or Kerastase Luxury hair care.

Women in Fashion & Beauty

Mary Baron Running your own business requires dedication, discipline, and passion. Which is most important to you?

All 3. Running a business is a three legged stool. Without all three elements, there will be imbalance.

Have you run your own business before?

No. How did you get started in your career?

I graduated college with a Bachelors of Fine Art from the University of Idaho, and knew I wanted to design my own life and live with purpose in a creative way. I have always loved all things beauty and I realized that skin care and cosmetics is an incredible and abundant opportunity because what do all 7.9 billion people on the planet have in common? They all have a face!

Do you have a career plan?

To provide tools, solutions, and inspiration to other women who also want to design their own lives and move into leadership positions.

What is the most satisfying quality about your job?

Helping women gain confidence by looking good and creating and owning her own style. It brings me immeasurable joy to see the inner beauty of a woman radiated outward because when a woman feels confident she feels powerful.

What would you say are your greatest challenges in your job?

Overcoming my own self-doubt and limiting beliefs.

This career is fun, rewarding, and exciting; it always my relationship with myself and my own perceptions that I

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find the most challenging. When I get out of my head and into my heart, I overcome challenges better.

How do you think women today define success?

Women define success today by their ability to have purpose and harmony in their lives with an emphasis on independence and financial security.

What woman in history or your own family has been your greatest inspiration?

Mary Kay Ash, my Grammie, my Mom, and Aunt Mary have been my greatest inspirations. Mary Kay Ash was the greatest female entrepreneur in American history and her strong faith, values, visionary thinking, and passion for empowering women coupled with her feminine and fierce approach made me want to be just like her. Her books, Miracles Happen, You Can Have It All, The Mary Kay Way, and Mary Kay on People Management have molded

my heart and mind to the woman I am and excited to become. My Grammie was simply the best influence; she was stylish, confident, and practical, in love with her life and her family and had an incredible sense of humor. My mom is the most disciplined and hardworking person I have ever met. Her ability to be efficient and effective while staying professional, dependable and ethical made a deep impact on me. My Aunt Mary is chic, brilliant, and bursting with confidence with a passion and commitment to climb to the very top of her game.

Do you think women feel intimidated in business?

100% Absolutely.

How do women today achieve work-life balance?

They delegate and hire help.

How did you get where you are today, and who/what

helped you along the way?

My attitude of gratitude, faith journey, and calling on my life has been the biggest reason I am where I am today partnered with my never give up attitude. I love the quote

by Mary Kay Ash, “Success is just around the corner for the woman who refuses to quit.”

Mentorship, my love of learning and willingness to be coachable and teachable has been key to getting where I am today as well. I am blessed with incredible leaders in my industry who are not afraid to be tender and tough. I call this the iron hand in a velvet glove approach. My best friend and husband, Andrew Johnson and my children, Jacob, Robert and Gregory Johnson have been an incredible support on my journey by loving me unconditionally and cheering me on.

What have you learned about leadership, entrepreneurship and mentoring others?

There are only 3 ways to lead: By example, by example, and by example.

What has been the role of luck in your success?

The harder I work, the luckier I get.

Do you have any major achievements and significant milestones to date?

The most significant achievement was being voted Miss December Go Give by my peers at age 35 which is the highest honor one can achieve in my industry. A Go Give entrepreneur is someone who reaches out with their hearts to others enriching life itself.

What would you say are your major strengths and current weaknesses? (If so, how do you plan to overcome your weaknesses?)

My major strengths are my faith in God, sense of hu-

mor, optimism, discipline, and love of learning, work ethic and practicality, ability to connect with others, enthusiasm, communication skills and never give up attitude.

My weaknesses are actually too many to count but the top one is that I fall in love with people too easily, only seeing the best in others and disregarding negative behavior which leads to feeling disappointed and hurt. I have learned when working with others to not make assumptions or take anything personally. I guard my heart; love and hold people with and open hand allowing them to show me through their actions who they are and what they are about.

What three pieces of advice would you give women in your line of business today?

1. Invest in yourself constantly through continuing education courses, mentors, seminars, reading powerful books, listen to podcast and training (especially while

driving.) 2. Get gritty! You WILL make mistakes, experience failures and setbacks. Get up as quickly as possible and go at it again. Take the lesson and throw away the experience because in life it’s 10% what happens to you 90% how you respond. I love the saying, “fall down nine times get up 10!” 3. Look the part! Dress for success and invest in your personal style and self-care. A picture speaks a thousand words, so let the picture of you speak loudly that you don’t have to. This way you can stay focused on your mission.

What is the most satisfying quality about your job?

Being of service to others to decrease suffering and increase joy and confidence. Seeing a woman smile and loving herself is absolutely priceless.

What would you say are the top three skills Women should have in business?

1. Operate by the Golden Rule and go the extra mile.

There is not a lot of traffic on the extra mile. 2. Strong people skins plus money, time, and emotional management. 3. Create a compelling vision. When there is hope for the future there is power in the present.

What has been your most satisfying moment in your business career?

Paying off my home, debts, loans, and business and becoming financially independent by the age of 30. Financial struggles and debts strangle and defuse creativity because it becomes a burden. Lift the burden as quickly as possible by being frugal, live below your means, save and invest wisely and you will experience a peace that leads to deeper freedom, creativity and choices.

In your line of business, what motivates you?

What motivates me is making others smile and laugh. I find tremendous joy in making a deep connection with a woman where she can reconnect within her best self and bring that forward.

Also the ability to design my own life, live out my vision, and support other ambitious women to do the same.

TED BAKER LONDON ANNOUNCES FIRST STORE IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

British lifestyle brand, Ted Baker London, launches at The Shops in La Cantera in San Antonio, Texas on September 1, 2021. Bold, oversized magnolias adorn the walls of the store in contrast to the simple layout, with a focus on the fall collections for womenswear and menswear.

For ladies, the ready-to-wear and accessories collections embrace a new way of living and a renewed sense of optimism. Influences are taken from the youthquake and northern soul movements of the 60s and 70s, bringing a fresh change in fashion, music, and art. New proportions are introduced to elevate wardrobe staples, textures are richer and a delicate color palette is introduced with pops

of brightness. The result is a youthful, versatile wardrobe which makes for a playful approach to dressing.

For menswear, the collection draws influence from the British music scene of the 60s, with a particular focus on the early Mod subculture. A warm color palette introduces richer fabrications and fun prints. The new wardrobe has a relaxed and youthful feel, with specific focuses on soft tailoring, directional outerwear and leisurewear that cater to changes in our everyday lifestyle.

Visitors to the new store will receive a complimentary floral-inspired treat and a limited-edition magnolia tote

Address:

Hours:

15900 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 3380

Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ted Baker London

San Antonio, Texas 78256

with any purchase of $250 or more, while supplies last.

"We're thrilled to welcome Ted Baker London's first San Antonio location to the Shops at La Cantera," said the mall's senior general manager, Brian Schroeder. "Ted Baker London fits in seamlessly with our current tenants and weíre eager to see the customer draw that it will surely bring for both new and existing fans of the brand."

Monday - Thursday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

ABOUT TED BAKER Ted Baker is a global fashion and lifestyle company born in the UK, known for its clever, yet subtle, attention to detail and colorful prints, blending traditional and contemporary influences. Having grown steadily from its origins as a specialist shirt store in Glasgow in 1988, the brand now offers a broad assortment of womenswear, menswear, footwear, and accessories and has over 400 locations worldwide.

Nora Choheili Fashion Blogger I started my modeling career with Nelson Fashion Group back in 2016. I remember, even as a young child, fashion and modeling always interested me.

When I first started, I was so excited to walk in a fashion show for a Pakistani designer, and then, soon thereafter, I walked the red carpet twice during the Fashion Awards.

I believe that being in this industry requires dedication, discipline, and passion. Of these, the passion that I have for my career is the most important to me. I would not be able to continue in this industry without this passion that drives me to be better every day.

I hope to someday expand on this great career by starting my own clothing line. I have so many ideas, and I can’t wait to share them with the fash-

ion world. Every career has challenges, and modeling is no exception. For me, my greatest challenge is time management. It is something I work hard at, and I am focusing on achieving better time management skills.

Keeping people engaged on a consistent basis on my social media is also a bit of a challenge for me.

With better time management skills, I expect it will be easier for me to manage my social media, as well.

The love that I have for this industry is my biggest motivation to be successful and make my dreams come true. I truly believe that doing what you love and being happy in your career will always ensure SUCCESS!

NELSON FASHION GROUP TEXAS TWINS Alexandra Sanabria Female Models of The Month My name is Alexandra Sanabria and I am 20 years old.

Presently, I am a student, of The University of Texas at San Antonio pursuing a Degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Physics. I am a college junior, currently enrolled in the UTSA Honors Program. I have joined several organizations such as The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE-UTSA Chapter) of which I’m the Vice-President and, also a team member of the UTSA Tiny House project whose built will go towards a disabled veteran. I also am a member of The Society of Woman Engineers (SWE-UTSA Chapter), The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS-UTSA Chapter) and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars – UTSA Chapter). Besides being a full-time student, I also work as a Physics and Calculus tutor for the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Jeannete Toscano, Jacobo Borje, Paola Najera, Scarlett Guerrero, Zaira Campos, Paulina Luna, Terani Couture, Jewelry designer, Ramiro David and most recently I was selected to walk in designers Nick Perez and Roger Canamar fashion show. I also had the opportunity to do some commercial modeling for Dillard’s and Trufusion here in San Antonio.

Outside of my educational pursuit: I also do modeling professionally. As a model I’m represented by The Nelson Fashion Group Agency in San Antonio. I have had the opportunity to model alongside my identical twin Andrea for several International designers such as;

Other facts about me, are my favorite hobbies which includes: running, reading and currently learning Japanese. A fun fact about me would be that I have an identical twin, Andrea. The most important things for me at this time is my family and preparing for my future career.

On my free time I enjoy doing community service by volunteering for organizations such as, The Children’s Hospital, The Children’s Advocacy Center of LaredoWebb, SA YOUTH, Through the IBC program “It’s a brighter Christmas” I also volunteered for Shield for Kids, A World for Children, New Life Children’s Center, SAMMINISTRIES, HUG ME INK and Texas Fashion Industry among other non-profit organizations.

NELSON FASHION GROUP TEXAS TWINS FEMALE MODELS OF THE MONTH Andrea Sanabria Bio and Photos for SA Monthly Article Andrea Sanabria My name is Andrea Sanabria. I am 20 years old and I’m attending The University of Texas at San Antonio pursuing a Degree in Politics and Law in hopes of becoming a lawyer. At this time, I am a college junior and like my twin sister Alexandra I’m also enrolled in the UTSA Honors Program. Among my personal achievements as a freshman in college, I was inducted into The Academy of Undergraduate Research Associates (AURA-UTSA Chapter) by virtue of Outstanding Research in April 2020.

As a college sophomore I made the UTSA President’s List for outstanding Scholarship by obtaining a 4.0 GPA in the Fall Semester of 2020 and in the spring semester of 2021 I was honored by being placed on the Dean’s List of The College of Liberal Arts. While in college I have also joined several organizations such as Pre-Law Association at UTSA, The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS-UTSA Chapter) and The National Society of Collegiate Scholars – UTSA Chapter). Besides being a full-time student, I also work as a Supplemental Instruc-

tor (SI) for the University of Texas at San Antonio.

I also pursue modeling professionally. As a model I’m represented by The Nelson Fashion Group Agency in San Antonio. I have had the opportunity to model alongside my identical twin Alexandra for several International designers such as; Jeannete Toscano, Jacobo Borje, Paola Najera, Scarlett Guerrero, Zaira Campos, Paulina Luna, Terani Couture, Jewelry designer, Ramiro David and most recently I was selected to walk in designers Nick Perez and Roger Canamar fashion show. I also had the opportunity to do some commercial modeling for Dillard’s and Trufusion here in San Antonio.

On my free time I enjoy doing community service by volunteering for organizations such as, The Children’s Hospital, The Children’s Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb, SA YOUTH, Through the IBC program “It’s a brighter Christmas” I also volunteered for Shield for Kids, A World for Children, New Life Children’s Center, SAMMINIS-

TRIES, HUG ME INK and Texas Fashion Industry among other non-profit organizations.

Other facts about me, are my favorite hobbies which includes: running and learning new languages; at the present time I’m learning to speak in Chinese and some Japanese.

A fun fact about me would be that I have an identical twin, her name is Alexandra. The most important things for me at this time is my family and preparing for my future career.

Uncommon James Fall 2 2021' Collection Fall 2 2021' Collection

As we approach the holiday season, Uncommon James has us all covered with their trendy, sustainable styles. With chained hoops, huggie hoops, and statement hoops - there is sure to be a great gift for any pierced ear in your life.

Their Fall 2 collection also just dropped, complete with brand new necklaces, rings, and bracelets for those who aren't into ear accessories.

UNCOMMON JAMES: Founded and creatively directed by television personality and fashion entrepreneur Kristin Cavallari, Uncommon James is a collection of timeless, effortless and sophisticated jewelry for women on-the-go.

Inspired by her wide array of life experiences, travel and exposure to fashion from around the world, Kristin saw the need to create a jewelry brand that is both versatile and affordable for women of all ages and backgrounds. Embodying her own sense of style, Kristin designed pieces that are feminine with edge, classic yet trendy, and simple ñ with a pop of personality. Made of delicate metals and gemstones, Uncommon James jewelry is crafted to seamlessly transition from day to night. Whether worn alone, layered with coordinating pieces from the collection or paired with jewelry from your own closet, UJ jewelry can be customized to showcase every UJ babeís unique style and individuality. Fall 2021 includes an array of pieces featuring crosses, chains, and hoops that elevate any outfit. Additionally, some of UJ's best sellers were just released in Silver as well! Uncommon James is available on UncommonJames.com, and in their retail stores located in Nashville, Chicago, and Dallas.

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Tardifís American Brasserie is opening soon near the Dominion in the new Dominion Creek shopping center, 23110 IH-10 West. www.Tardifs.com

About Chef Jean Tardif French-Mexican Chef Jean Tardif is a seasoned restauranteur who has owned and worked as head chef at several successful restaurants in Mexico City. Born in Mexico of French heritage, Chef Tardif has a globally inspired culinary vision that is the foundation for his newest venture, Tardif’s American Brasserie in San Antonio, Texas.

A graduate of the world-renowned Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Chef Tardif excels in French culinary techniques.

He earned a Diplôme de Cuisine after completing one of the most rigorous and comprehensive culinary programs in the world; though he first cultivated his love for cooking in his family’s kitchen alongside his father and grandfather who also have a passion for French cuisine.

After training in France, Tardif returned to Mexico where he became a seasoned restauranteur who has owned and worked as head chef at several successful restaurants in Mexico City.

This fall, Chef Tardif will open his first U.S. restaurant, Tardif’s American Brasserie in San Antonio, Texas.

Located less than three hours from the Mexican border, San Antonio is a natural transition for Tardif as his family

often visited the city for summer vacations and now resides in the South Texas culinary oasis.

Tardif's American Brasserie will feature French cuisine, fused with both Texas-specific and American flavors.

Similar to a corner restaurant in a Paris neighborhood, Tardif’s American Brasserie will serve a variety of French food such as scallops meuniere, French onion soup, oysters, and mussels. Traditional American favorites like elevated hamburgers, pork chops, and barbecue infusions will also dot the menu. Tardif said, “Don’t be surprised if you find Brie in your burger or oysters that has a hint of that Texas smokiness.”

Within the Brasserie, an inventive bar and mixology team will create handcrafted cocktails and chef's tables can be reserved to watch Chef Tardif make his signature dishes. It’s his way of sharing his passion for the art of food.

2021 Air Ribs “Barbecue has a wide appeal with over 95% of Americans saying they like barbecue, and nearly one-third saying that eat barbecue or barbecue-sauced foods in any given week.

72% of consumers considered barbecue to be great for family celebrations.” QSR Magazine Texas-based County Line BBQ can fill that need for its perfectly smoked, cut-it-with-a-fork barbeque anywhere in the continental USA via its Air Ribs online delivery service.

County Line meats are slow-smoked to allow aromatic hardwood flavors to penetrate the meat, and then each Air Ribs portion is frozen and vacuum-packed to seal in the natural juices and flavors.

“Air Ribs orders from across the country have doubled this year,” says Mark Reach, Director of Operations for County Line and Air Ribs. “In Texas, brisket is still king, where Texans especially favor the brisket-sausage combo that offers un-sliced brisket, our special recipe sausage and our legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce.”

With multiple locations in Austin and San Antonio,

TX—and one in El Paso, TX and Albuquerque, New Mexico—The County Line has served up award winning barbeque for 45+ years that’s so good, you'll want to “Get It All Over ‘Ya." Featured on impressive foodie shows such as “Road Tasted with the Dean Brothers,” and Shop NBC’s “Gourmet Foods,” the County Line was formed by Texans who love Texas; love bar-b-q; and are committed to running restaurants based on four principles: offer the highest quality smoked barbecue – ribs, brisket, sausage and chicken – with traditional sides of coleslaw, potato salad and beans; provide these BBQ specialties in generous portions at reasonable prices; offer friendly table service with linens and full bar service; and feature authentic locations that celebrate the heritage of Texas. In 1975, they put all these principles into effect at the opening of its original location in an old speakeasy in Austin, TX—and the rest, as they say, is history.

Air Ribs meats are prepared the slow, old-fashioned, smokehouse way. All products are USDA inspected, and wrapped individually to ensure freshness and easy storage at home. All meats are shipped in a reusable insulated

Talking Cowboy CD • Bar-B-Q Combo: A rack of tender baby back pork ribs, one whole unsliced Beef Brisket, three pounds of County Line’s signature recipe sausage, two bottles of Legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce, one bottle of the Wild Pork Bar-B-Q Air Ribs options include: • Baby Back Pork Ribs: Full rack of County Line’s tender Sauce plus a Talking Cowboy CD. • “Get It All Over Ya'®” Combo: At County Line restaubaby back pork ribs and its Wild Pork Bar-B-Q Sauce.

• Beef Ribs: Huge rack of its legendary slow-smoked beef rants, this is known as the Cadillac platter. Beef ribs, baby back pork ribs, a whole unsliced brisket, three pounds of ribs and its Legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce. sausage, two bottles of its Legendary Bar-B-Q sauce, one • Beef Brisket: A whole unsliced slow-smoked beef bottle of Wild Pork Bar-B-Q sauce and Talking Cowboy brisket and its Legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce.

CDs, volumes 1 and 2.

• County Line Special Recipe Sausage: Get two threepound packages of County Line’s slow-smoked, special • Another gift option is County Line’s Bar-B-Q sauces, recipe sausage, its Legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce and a Talking Cowboy CD. with two flavors: Original Legendary and Wild Pork. And • Rib King Combo: This combo has one rack each of beef for fun, throw in the “Talking Cowboy” CD—a language lesson that gives the usual English pronunciation, folribs and baby back pork ribs, and feeds 3 to 4 people. Includes one bottle of Legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce, one bottle lowed by the true Texas cowboy vernacular.

• Gift Box: Perfect sampling of all things Texas. Includes of Wild Pork Bar-B-Q sauce plus a Talking Cowboy CD. • Beef Brisket & Special Recipe Sausage: One whole Legendary BBQ Sauce, Texas Chili Kit, Secret Rib Rub, Bloody Mary Seasoning, Cold Drink Koozie and Talkunsliced brisket, three pounds of County Line’s special recipe sausage and its Legendary Bar-B-Q Sauce, plus a ing Cowboy CD (vol. 1&2). Includes tax and shipping. cooler, and packed with a freezer pack. The insulated cooler is then put into a gift box for further insulation and protection. No products contain MSG.

Available for ground shipping only; cannot be shipped overnight or two day.

• Air Ribs gift card in $25, $50 and/or $100 amounts; can be used for Air Ribs, or in-restaurant dining at the County Line and State Line restaurants.

Check out the FAQs at www.airribs.com/CustomerService/Faq.aspx. Orders close to Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays will require at least two extra days. Air Ribs

are delivered to continental U.S. states (does not include Hawaii and Alaska); information can be found at www.airribs.com or by phone at 800-AIR-RIBS (800-247-7427), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST); holiday hours will vary.

Dish of the Month

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Foods and Drinks You MUST Eat and Drink This Fall!

Fall means apples, pumpkins and everything you can make out of them. Plus, comfort food dishes and warm drinks. Fall foods feel cozier than wool socks, theyíre warmer than hugs, but not all of them are created equal.

This is not to say that we would do away with any of the iconic fall foods ? but some of them are better than others; from good to absolutely glorious.

Real Estate Success My name is Lucy Huereca and I've been in the real estate business for over 14 years now, first as an Agent and now as a Broker of Legendary Realty. Legendary Realty started as an idea over 3 years ago and now has flourished into a full fledged real estate company. When I first started this real estate company, I held on to the fear of failure.

I was scared to fail just as one would be scared in any new venture. This fear prevented me from growing the company for a few months until I mustered the courage to partner with phenomenal agents. I was thinking of what could go wrong instead of what could go right.

Over the years, I've had my ups and downs just as many of us have experienced. My first year was phenomenal and as successful as the work I've put into it and boy was it tenfold success. The years have produced different avenues. At one point I choose into complacency. This year, I've ran in a different direction of success once again. I get to remind myself every day what I'm fighting for-my family, my friends, my community and my goals.

Success doesn't come as easy as one would think. There's trials and tribulations to overcome, in my case from buyers to sellers to even my own agents. The real estate industry is such an exciting and dynamic profession with opportunities for those who go out and get it.

Real estate, just like any other profession yields results of the work you put into it.

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Spotlight:

1st EVER Real Estate Tactical Training Event

By Bettina Arredondo Bettina, a local Real Estate investor, Real Estate Coach and Former Police Officer who served the City of San Antonio for 5 years as a Law Enforcement Officer. She wanted to create an event that specializes tactical training for Real Estate agents, brokers, wholesalers, investors and their teams or anyone wanting to learn more on situational awareness, tactics, self defense, fire arms and safety. So she teamed up with Jesse, a former U.S Marine and combat veteran. He has 21 years in Law Enforcement and is currently assigned to the SWAT

division and also lead consultant for RDI Training and Consulting Group.

In this event you will learn real-world tactical training and effective self-defense techniques to protect yourself from an attack. These are techniques designed for people that want to learn how to protect yourself. Give yourself and your team the tools and knowledge on how to protect themselves on their day to day job. Our Real Estate training will focus on specific scenarios for those who work in these industries. All are welcome.

Learn how to avoid dangerous situations before they even start. Real Estate professionals are an attractive target for predators. The real estate industry is a predominantly female-oriented industry. But make no mistake, male agents are, also, a target for violence. You will learn how to heighten your awareness in these situations and be able to do your job with confidence.

Space is limited so make sure you do not miss out! This is a 1st ever LIVE training event. Make sure to go to Bettina’s Facebook page for more information.

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Employee Benefits By: Blanca Abbud, MBA It’s that time of year again, renewal season for employee benefits. This is the time where most companies renew their employee benefits package for the new year. During this time companies have a chance to negotiate rates, changes plans, or carriers and update their benefits strategies for the upcoming year. It also signifies the start of open enrollment where employees can enroll themselves and their dependents on their benefits.

Employee benefits are a tool that companies can use to attract and retain top talent to their companies. It is a way that business owners can stay competitive. Business owners now more than ever are facing an extremely competitive environment which means they either must have higher wages or great benefits that will entice employees to choose their company over the competition.

Benefits are part of an employee’s total compensation package over and above their salary or wage, which include paid time off, medical insurance, profit sharing, and retirement options.

If you are a business owner or executive and currently already offer benefits, then this is a perfect time to reevaluate your current offerings and stay ahead of the competition. When evaluating your benefits package, it is essential that you work with a consultant or agent that has experience in building strategies around these areas.

So many times, I come across companies that have not evaluated their current strategy in years and it no longer fits their demographic. It is important you understand what plans you offer and why. Be strategic when selecting benefits for your company. Keep your employees’ needs in mind. For example, some employees prefer HSA eligible plans whereas other employees prefer traditional plans, and some employees may need coverage for dependents. Lastly, if you offer benefits make sure your benefits package is complete. Offering a comprehensive package means that you have all areas covered not just medical, dental, and vision, but life, disability, supplement, and retirement products as well.

If your company does not offer benefits and you are looking to add employee benefits to your compensation package now is the perfect time to start shopping. Research show that companies that offer employee benefits have healthier and more productive employees. That helps businesses to grow and increase profits. Not only will you have healthier and happier employees but there are many tax incentives for your business. Depending on your corporate structure most health premiums are tax deductible for your company. You may also qualify for tax incentives based on the number of employees you have.

Contact me if you have any further questions regarding employee benefits or need an evaluation of your current offering. babbud@engagepeo.com

ANJANETTE ALLWOOD Running your own business requires dedication, discipline and passion. Which is most important to you?

When weighing dedication, discipline and passion I would have to say dedication leads the way. When youíre dedicated to a cause, goal and or idea the discipline will follow and passion will develop. Itís your dedication that will cause you to persevere through challenging times.

Have you run your own business before?

I have had the privilege of operating in ownership to some capacity for about 20 years.

How did you get started in your career?

My career begin when I realized the difference looking and feeling good could make someone feel. The level of confidence and happiness that would be displayed was a pleasure to see. As well, Iíve always wanted to be a part of the solution. So one of the most satisfying things for me to do was helping people see themselves beautifully enhanced. Then I choose to inspire others to obtain their goals by way of instruction. My dedication to a healthier industry propelled me to join leadership to contribute my talents in providing a healthy learning environment, quality education and platform to develop their dreams.

What three pieces of advice would you give other women in business today?

I encourage other women in business to invest double the energy and commitment in yourself as you do everyone else around you. Be conscious of the energy around and within you- you have to be intentional about your existence. Trust the process What is the most satisfying quality about your job?

The most satisfying quality about my job is the opportunity to be a positive attribute in multiple ways.

What would you say are your greatest challenges in your job?

The greatest challenge in my job is understanding it's not

my job to save anyone.

In your line of business, what motivates you?

I am motivated by signs of progress.

How do you think women today define success?

I believe women today define success by change-impact.

If we are truly successful, increase happens in some form and weíre able to see the difference.

What woman in history or your own family has been your greatest inspiration?

All the women in my family are inspiring. They represent strength, ambition, drive, determination, perseverance, beauty, boldness and support-just to name a few things

How do women today achieve work-life balance?

Does your company do business online?

Balancing work-life can be challenging. Collaborating with other women and realizing we are not in it alone helps create a healthy means of engaging.

I do accept booking online through my Facebook and Instagram pages under Lyrical Designz Hair Studio

What have you learned about leadership, entrepreneurship and mentoring others?

Life has happened differently for everyone. Listening with understanding can lead to more favorable outcomes.

What has been the role of luck in your success?

I don't believe in luck.

What you are looking to accomplish over the next 1, 3, 5, and 10 years?

In 1 year, I would like to be more visible in San Antonio as a beauty enhancer and advisor. 1-3 years, I'd love to encourage by way of public speaking. Within 5 years I would love to operate a facility to educate and support community development. Within 10 years, I would love be a major asset in the development of community enhancement.

KAYLA ECHOLS

Running your own business requires dedication, discipline, and passion.

Running your own business requires dedication, discipline, and passion. Which is most important to you?

I believe Passion is the most important quality.

When I am passionate about something I cannot help but dedicate and discipline myself to the success of the business. People celebrate and enjoy themselves more when they are on board with someone that is passionate about what they are doing. This allows our team to celebrate with a smile on their face, knowing they are a part of something important.

Have you run your own business before?

Never, this is our very first business! We signed on in 2018 with HTeaO knowing we had to be a part of it.

It took over 3 years, but we finally made it to the starting line!

How did you get started in your career?

I graduated from West Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Computer Science in 2007. I was a software developer for Zachry Engineering for 11 years, and now I'm a Sr. Systems Analyst at H-E-B. I was always taught, you go to college, graduate, then work until your 65 and can retire.

I thought that kind of sounded miserable. I don't want to miss out on my kid's activities and life, I need something

more flexible. So, we emptied our 401ks, made an awesome new career to help us along the way, and haven't looked back!

Do you have a career plan?

The goal is to open at least one more HTeaO in the next 2 years before we move on to the next adventure! We have long term goals, but we are learning that anything over 5 years is hard to predict, because of our ever-changing environment and circumstances.

What three pieces of advice would you give other women in business today?

no one's looking... That is when it is most important!

What is the most satisfying quality about your job?

Empowering and pouring knowledge and life into our TeaMembers! Celebrating our guests in the store and loving people! Being absolutely confident that what we offer is the best quality product and it sells itself!

What would you say are your greatest challenges in your job?

Follow your leads until they Fulfill or Fizzle! Pastor Robert Emmitt; Community Bible Church (We absolutely live by this!!!)

Hustle, follow your dreams, and it's okay to make course corrections but do NOT give up!

Learning the ins and outs of running your own business. Every person is different, so each time we bring on a new TeaMember or alter our course it can be challenging to make those maneuvers smooth and beneficial for everyone!

ALWAYS do the right thing, especially when

In your line of business, what motivates you?

Innovation! We were denied by 3 different banks because we wanted a loan to sell iced tea. We were like, "No, believe us! This is a thing, and you just do not know it yet!"

It was amazing to see all the bankers at the Grand Opening and see the shock and awe on their faces!

How do you think women today define success?

I think Women who put God first, then family, but still have amazing careers define success. Women who come alongside each other to encourage and lift each other up are the ones killing it at life!

What woman in history or your own family has been your greatest inspiration?

Beth Moore has been an inspiration to me all my life! Her struggle, desire, life choices, and overall demeanor have absolutely ingrained into my being that anyone can do anything if they put God first, and hustle!

Do you think women feel intimidated in business?

I believe anyone that has done it knows how intimidating it really can be at times, regardless of your gender! But knowing my calling and staying focused and passionate helped me through the most difficult of times.

How do women today achieve work-life balance?

What is that?!? Joking! The key is to switch those words around (life-work balance). Work is a part of life, and if you keep that in mind, you can remember and prioritize your day, week, month, year, and life accordingly.

How did you get where you are today, and who/what helped you along the way?

By the Grace of God, I am blessed to be where I am today! I could not have done it without my family and friends supporting and cheering me along the way.

What have you learned about leadership, entrepreneurship, and mentoring others?

I have learned it is never ending! Once you start, it is nearly impossible to go back! People's wellbeing and lives are at stake, and when that is on the line you must give it your all!

What has been the role of luck in your success?

Some call it luck; I call it blessed! The small intricate details that led us here are innumerable. If one thing had changed, we would be doing something totally different.

Does your company do business online?

We have an app, HTeaO, where you can earn 2 drips for

every dollar you spend, and then redeem free cups of tea or gallons after so many drips. Also, we are rolling out online ordering very soon.

What are you looking to accomplish over the next 1, 3, 5, and 10 years?

Our goal is simple! Impact lives, quinch people's thirst, move forward, and to give back and help our family, TeaMembers, customers, and our community.

What is the most satisfying quality about your job?

Changing people's day when they come to HTeaO, just by acknowledging them and smiling! You never know what someone is going through and just how being kind can change their day!

What would you say are your greatest challenges in your job?

Trying to make everyone happy.

What would you say are the top three skills Women should have in business?

Kindness, Innovation and Problem Solving

In your line of business, what motivates you?

My family, and the people around me.

What has been your most satisfying moment in your business career?

Grand Opening Day! Watching over 50 cars form a line in the street to see what HTeaO was all about.

Christabel Cook Christabel Cook is a storyteller at heart, a geek by nature, and a marketer by choice. From brand strategy and overseeing content creation to leading a creative department, Christabel knows how to both plan and execute strategic marketing initiatives for a variety of industries. As a San Antonio native and having worked for some of the most recognized companies in the Alamo City, she has built a solid network while establishing strong relationships in the local community. Her dedication to customer satisfaction drives her to keep organized and focused, which makes her an accomplished Marketing Manager for one

of the top agencies in Texas.

Christabel enjoys traveling and spending time on the river or at the beach with her husband and daughter, being involved in and giving back to the community, and writing about her culinary adventures. Christabel is married to local chef, Chris Cook, who created the first ready-to-drink, olive leaf iced tea, Special Leaf. When she is not working with clients and as a Business Partner of the company, Christabel supports Chris with all things Special Leaf.

Claritycon Children’s Mental Health Conference Claritycon Children’s Mental Health Conference with CEUs on Nov. 5 to feature five renowned experts; Keynote is Mark Henick, whose TEDx talk "Why We Choose Suicide" is among the most watched in the world Clarity Child Guidance Center—the only nonprofit in San Antonio area providing a continuum of mental health care for children, ages 3-17, and their families—sponsors Claritycon, its annual children's mental health conferences held throughout the year. Registration is now open for the Friday, Nov 5, 2021 session from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. which will feature keynote speaker Mark Henick, author of So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression and Resilience, and a top 50 TEDx speaker. With over six million views, Henick’s TEDx talk, "Why We Choose Suicide" is among the most watched in the world. His story of searching for “the man in the light brown jacket” who saved his life from a teenage suicide attempt captured global attention, and when he learned of products being sold on Amazon that promoted suicide, his successful online petition to have them removed garnered tens of thousands of signatures.

The memoir of his experiences, So-Called Normal, was

released in January 2021 and has a 5-star rating on Amazon. Actress Rosie O’Donnell says: “Mark Henick is a powerful storyteller. His vivid account of his early years as a depressed, suicidal teenager is a page-turner. SoCalled Normal is beautifully written, heart-wrenching, and hopeful. Necessary reading for anyone who wants a peek inside the mind of someone who journeyed through mental illness and found hope on the other side.”

Henick has dedicated his life from an early age to opening minds and creating change—serving as a national spokesperson for the Faces of Mental Illness campaign, frontline mental health counsellor, and manager of a national workplace mental health training program. He has appeared in hundreds of television, radio, print, and online media features on mental health, including CTV National News, Entertainment Tonight, the Toronto Star, The New York Daily News, The Independent, The Daily Mail, The Huffington Post, Reader’s Digest, CNN, The Globe and Mail, The Montreal Gazette and The Chicago Tribune.

Claritycon attendees include child psychologists, social workers, pediatricians, educators, childcare providers, school counselors, special education teachers, Child

Protective Services specialists, Juvenile Justice workers, small counseling offices, students and others.

Because of Covid-19 pandemic, Claritycon offers three options for attendance: live in-person at studios of KLRN-PBS TV; live virtual; or digital on-demand.

The Nov. 5, 2021 workshop will offer 5 CEU credits; cost is $25 per CEU. The three Claritycon sessions can be bundled and purchased at a discounted price.

Other experts in the field of mental health and children who will speak on November 5 include: • Rachael Horton, LPC: “Transforming the Difficult Child with the Use of the Nurtured Heart Approach” • Michelli Ramon, LCSW, CDWF: “Addiction And The Brain” • Jenny Hixon, Public Health Administrator, Violence Prevention, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District: “Family Violence” • Ariel De Llanos, MD, CEO and Founder of Focus and Balance: “First Psychotic Episode” Because past Claritycon sessions are available on demand,

professionals can view past Claritycon sessions from September 2020 through July 2021 and earn CEUs credits at a cost of $25 per credit hour.

For more information on Claritycon, contact events@ claritycgc.org or 210-593-2148, or visit https://www.claritycgc.org/annual-conference-claritycon/.

Clarity Child Guidance Center is honoring Methodist Healthcare Ministries with its Community Leaders Award for Claritycon 2020-2021. Claritycon is produced with the support of The USAA Foundation and these sponsors: H-E-B, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, CPS Energy, Valero Energy Foundation, H.E. Butt Foundation, C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc., Mays Family Foundation, Greehey Family Foundation, NuStar Energy L.P., Community First Health Plans, Southwest Psychiatric Physicians, Frost Brokerage, Frost, Ami Gordon, Children's Hospital of San Antonio, Charles E. Cheever Jr., Taylor and Alison Boone, University Health System, Christus Health Fund, Barbara Kyse, Bill and Margie Klesse.

Camp CAMP thrilled to announce School Year Programs to resume No incidents of COVID among campers in summer in-person camp sessions!

By Jeanne Albrecht, proud CAMP Board Member Since 1979, Children’s Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) has provided safe and fun-filled recreational experiences year-round for individuals (ages 5 – 50) with diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, Spina Bifida, visual impairment, and/or hearing impairment.

After an incredibly successful summer camp this year, CAMP is again going forward with its school year programming (which were cancelled in 2020 because of Covid) this fall.

CAMP's School Year Programs are available during the academic year, September through May, comprised of programs that help children, siblings, families and caregivers: • Parent’s Night Out (PNO) - Parent’s Night Out is a free enrichment program for children with special needs and their siblings, aged 6 months to 13 years. Children participate in several fun, theme-related games and a craft. PNO events meet at the Admiral Boorda Center/CAMP building at Lackland Air Force Base (LAFB) on scheduled Friday nights, from 6 to 10 p.m. Families who enroll for a PNO

event will be able to access the site that evening, regardless of military status.

• Teen and Adult Day Adventure (TADA) – TADA is a supervised social program in the San Antonio community for teens and adults with special needs, aged 14-40.

Examples of TADA events possibly include dinner, movies, sporting events and concerts. CAMP looks for fun, yet economical, venues for TADA events, but the family may be responsible for a small portion of the event’s cost, depending on the event. TADA events are scheduled one Saturday (or Sunday) per month, September - May. • Family Weekend Retreats – Enjoy CAMP’s summer camp experiences during the school year at its Family Weekend Retreat, thanks to underwriting by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas. The retreats occur at CAMP’s 55-acre camp on the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country in Center Point, TX. Weekend retreats begin Friday evening and end Sunday morning. Meals can accommodate many special diets; cabins are large, climate-controlled and wheelchair accessible. Individuals with special needs and their families will participate in traditional camping activities (weather permitting) such as swimming, horseback riding, canoeing, archery, outdoor cooking, arts & crafts, nature discovery, paintball, music recreation and more—adapted for those with special needs

and the entire family. Campers must be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian.

• Respite Weekend Camps and Spring Break Camp Respite Weekend Camps and Spring Break Camp are also held at CAMP’s 55-acre camp on the Guadalupe River in the Texas Hill Country in Center Point, TX, with counselors and qualified health personnel care to fill all campers' needs, giving parents/caregivers time off to recharge.

These retreats give campers with special needs, aged 5 to 40 years, an opportunity to enjoy camping experiences such as canoeing, horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, outdoor cooking, nature, and more. Respite Weekend Camps are scheduled one weekend (Saturday-Sunday, overnight Saturday) per month throughout the school year season, September-May. Spring Break Camps will be held March 10-12, and March 17-20, 2022. Offering even more respite to campers’ caregivers, these Spring Break Camps occur 4 days and 3 nights.

For more information about any of the School Year Programs, visit campcamp.org/childrens-association-for-maximum-potential/camp_programs/school-year/, or contact

CAMP’s family support team at familysupport@campcamp.org. Watch this video to get a sense of the magic of CAMP. “The CAMP summer camping team is feeling accomplished – if not also a bit exhausted – to have made it through Summer 2021 of in-person camp sessions with no reported incidence of COVID-19 among Campers, only three isolated cases among summer staff, and one isolated case from a healthcare volunteer,” says CAMP’s Chief Program Officer, Brandon G. Briery, PhD. CAMP has multi-layered comprehensive policies to prevent the spread of any infection and allow for rapid identification of suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19, including small group sizes and limiting the mixing of groups.

As always, no one is excluded from attending CAMP based on ability to pay, so any and all donations make a difference, especially in these unprecedented times. Visit www.campcamp.org to learn more, to get involved, or to support CAMP’s mission with a financial gift.

The Law Office of Philip A. Perez, P.L.L.C.

The Importance of Understanding Medical Liens in Personal Injury Cases accident, it's likely you have incurred significant medical bills. It's also very likely that the medical facility you visited has a medical lien on any personal injury case you have related to your injury. Understanding what this means can have have a very significant impact on any potential recovery in your personal injury case, and your finances.

According to the Texas Property Code:

The Importance of Understanding Medical Liens in Personal Injury Cases If you are unfortunate enough to have been injured in an

Sec. 55.002. LIEN. (a) A hospital has a lien on a cause of action or claim of an individual who receives hospital services for injuries caused by an accident that is attributed to the negligence of another person. For the lien to attach, the individual must be admitted to a hospital not later than 72 hours after the accident.

This gives the hospital (and treating physician) the right to place a lien on any potential settlement you receive as a result of you injuries. It gives them the right to be paid first out of any potential settlement you receive. Of course the hospital has to follow certain procedures for the lien to attach (proper notice, filing with the county clerk, subsequent notice to the injured individual). However, this can quickly become a significant issue in your case. This is because the insurance companies will generally insist on not letting you settle the case until you can provide them with proof that the lien issues have been resolved.

Something else to consider is that you may also have health insurance liens to deal with. If an insurance company paid for medical costs related to the injuries you received in your personal injury case, they may have a lien or subrogation claim to recover those costs.

Additionally, you may have government liens to deal with related to your personal injury case. For example, in addition to hospital and insurance liens, you may also have a Medicare/ Medicaid liens, and Veteran's Administration liens.

Because these are government liens, they may be a little slower to resolve and there may be stricter guidelines on any

potential reductions.

Regardless of the types of liens you have on your case, make sure your attorney can answer any questions you may have about them. A skilled attorney will know exactly how to dispute and negotiate these charges. Often times, a favorable resolution to a case can hinge on an attorney's ability to negotiate these lien amounts. At the end of the day, the better your attorney is at negotiating these liens, the more money you could see in your pocket.

Philip A. Perez The Law Office of Philip A. Perez, P.L.L.C. Historic One Ten Broadway 110 Broadway Suite 490 San Antonio, Texas 78205 Phone. 210-222-0910 Fax. 210-223-9708 Email. pperez@philipperezlaw.com Web. www.philipperezlaw.com

Fall Wines by Kuhlman Cellars When temperatures drop and leaves turn orange, we tend to start eating heartier foods, which means full bodied reds and rich whites. Classic fall wines include full body whites, such as an oaked Chardonnay and reds such as the traditional stalwarts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and big red blends from Bordeaux. Meals that are heavier on the palate call for wines with increased structure and mouthfeel to match the weight of the cuisine. Look for wines with red grapes such as Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, MourvÈdre and Merlot to signal a more robust wine.

Swap out your light, summer sips after Labor Day for wines complementing the cooler season.

2017 Ignis, Newsom Vineyards - ($62) Ignis, which means fire, is an exceptional vintage released to celebrate Kuhlman Cellarsí birthday. With notes of dates, almond, and allspice, it smells like fall in a glass. The blend is 47% Newsom Vineyards Tempranillo, 43% Newsom Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Newsom Vineyards Mal-

bec. Ignis spent 21 months in French Oak before being bottled in November 2019. The result is an exceptional, big, robust, old world red wine perfect for fireside sipping on a cool fall night. The 2017 Ignis pairs well with beef tenderloin, scalloped potatoes, and roasted vegetables.

2017 AstÈries ñ ($48) Inspired by the Bordeaux terroir of "Calcaire de AstÈries," this Cabernet Sauvignon-driven red blend offers the dark black cherry and plum aromatics of a classic Medoc. The wine benefitted from exceptional growing conditions in 2017, with extended hang time on the vine. This 100% Texas High Plains wine is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot, and 4% Malbec, an old world Bordeaux blend. Pair AstÈries with rich foods such as baked brie or Cassoulet.

2017 Barranca - ($36) - This is a big wine full of red berry flavor. This stunning wine smells of black currant and baking spices and is packed with tannins. You can defi-

nitely taste the High Plains terroir in this beautiful wine. Drink this with anything from the grill for a dinner party al fresco.

Calcaria ($24) - Our most popular white wine makes the cut for fall because it holds up to the rich flavors of the season. This little gem offers a brilliant white gold color. This is a true blend of many Mediterranean white varietals that grow successfully in Texas. With an incredible pear

aroma, you'll discover a great balanced acidity with voluptuous jamminess that lingers when drinking this wine, making our caria a perfect compliment to creamy dishes such as Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and Blackened Redfish Pontchartrain. .

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2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Collector Edition (#288) It received over $90,000 in customizations and modifications thanks to the team at VAULT AUTO SERVICES. Powered by a 2.9L Whipple supercharged 6.2-liter V8 and shifted through an 8-speed automatic transmission, the car features many aftermarket carbon fiber components, $8,000 akrapovic exhaust system and more!

The body is finished in Watkins Glen Gray with tension blue accents and full carbon fiber hood has been fitted with a clear viewing window for the polished chrome blower. The hood, roof, halo, trunk lid, and exhaust tips have all been replaced with hand laid carbon fiber.

The driver-centric interior is finished in black, blue leather, and carbon fiber to match the exterior. Dynamat sound deadening is fitted and a custom Focal audio system with dual 12" subwoofers.

This car calls "The VAULT" its home. VAULT is San Antonio's premier climate and humidity controlled classic and exotic motorcar storage. VAULT was born out of a private automobile collection needing a more suitable home. As this facility was being planned, it became apparent that there was a need for high-end, climate-and humidity controlled car storage across south Texas, where many luxury and performance vehicles were not being stored or maintained in conditions befitting their provenance.

VAULT soon blossomed in to a state-of-the-art facility offering a full staff and line of concierge services.

VAULT offers an extensive list of concierge services including maintenance, professional detailing, XPEL paint protection, restoration, aftermarket accessories, and award winning concourse preparation.

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