SA Monthly Magazine SUMMER 2021' Issue!

Inside: Music Food & Wine Health & Fitness Art Fashion And Much More

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Karen Grace

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333 W. Olmos Drive #117 San Antonio, Tx. 78212

Office: 210-733-3477 / Direct: 210-215-3403 Assistant Editor: JR Fisher Business Editor: Steven James Senior Managing Editor: Lorena Monroe Senior Marketing Editor: Karen Grace Graphics Editor: Juan Lemus Senior Editor: Zita-Barbara Photographer: Darren Maslach Travel Editor: Jeanne Albrecht Fashion Editor: Lari Nelson Fashion Stylist: Tiffany Carew-Alvarez, Lori Coiner Hair Stylist Editor: Cynthia Garza Travel & Features Editor: Jeanne Albrecht Nightlife Editor: Susan Muegge Insurance Editor: Gerardo 'JJ' Ramirez Jr. Fitness Editors: Skie Molinar, Hope Pedraza, Sarah Lucero, Lisa Scharf Real Estate Editor: Autumn Leigh/Elizabeth Cousins, Bettina Arredondo, Lucy Hereca Medical Editor: Dr. Pinkston, Dr. Sherry, Dr. Ivan Food & Wine Editors: Bryan and Sandra Shreve Car & Auto Lifestyle Editor: Brian Hutchinson Home Editor: Jen Guidry Jen Guidry Contributing Editors: April Ancira, Rudy Arispe, Adam Ortiz, Peter Beshay, Jackleen Rios, Emily Reynolds Copy Editor: Angie Lozano

Karen Grace, CEO Grace Star Media Agency Owner BOERNE Monthly Magazine News Anchor, Adjunct Professor

James Croley, D.D.S.

CEO and News Anchor says Yes Photographer: Miguel Flores Photography Styled by : Eddy Cespedes

The couple shares a love of Old Hollywood.

They prefer class and sophistication over trends.

How They Met: Grace was hosting a political fundraiser for a County Commissioner candidate when she caught the eye of Dr. Croley. Determined to date her, he showed up at a mutual friend's birthday party and pursued his dream girl. The pair became inseparable. Last December, Croley surprised Grace with an engagement ring and those four little words. "Will you marry me?"

Power Couple: While the popular news anchor is missed by viewers since leaving journalism, she's thriving at the helm of her company's team of innovative marketing experts, television producers and engineers. Grace Star Media Agency produces tv commercials and digital content for small businesses and large corporations in Texas and now throughout the United States. However, Grace can often still be seen on television in various Public Relations roles for her roster of clients. The self-made media mogul recently acquired BOERNE Monthly Magazine, a publication that highlights business leaders and high

profile figures in the Hill Country.

After practicing at his own successful dentistry, Dr. Croley now serves as a Senior Transitional Analyst at the largest national dental practice transition firm in the United States, AFTCO. He guides clients through the complex acquisition process of buying and selling practices.

Grace has since created a new division for Grace Star Media that solely markets for dentists nationwide.

Grace Star Dental combines smart technology, digital marketing and clever commercial campaigns to grow dental practices.

The couple will continue to reside in San Antonio, Texas. Grace is thrilled to welcome Croley's four sons as her step-children. (She is also excited to become the mother-in-law to all four of their wives.) Her own mother, Debra Prude adores "JC" (as she calls him) as her own. Congratulations to the entire family.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR.

MARISSA VALDEZ

SAN ANTONIO MONTHLY MAGAZINE'S SINGER-SONG WRITER OF THE MONTH

MARISSA VALDEZ Collaboration and mentoring by an award winning musician and music producer are valuable tools grooming the early music career of Marissa Valdez, a San Antonio singer/songwriter.

Marissa recalls displaying her love for music by singing in her child car seat and later performing at her elementary school. In high school, choir directors encouraged her talent for music and English teachers encouraged her talent for prolific poetic writings. Her fellow students in the arts programs were supportive and inspired Marissa to follow her first love, music.

According to eighteen year old Marissa, humming her original tunes, envisioning her own performance on a grand stage, and then writing poetic lyrics make up her creative process. She describes using the process everyday, all day, as she adds to her catalog of songs and plans a global career as a singer/song writer.

Grammy award winner, Chris Lieck, has guided Marissa’s

musical journey since her first singing lessons at his state of the art recording studio, San Antonio Voice.!

Under his guidance, Marissa now sits at the sound board in The Community of the Music Industry & Arts recording studio. Marissa engineers her own vocal tracks with music accompaniment that often includes her playing guitar.

With 100s of her original songs to choose from, an album for disc and download is in production.

Marissa admits that working in the music industry is often a struggle. For success it requires total, time-consuming dedication and sometimes that creates a feeling of loneliness.

Once active in the youth social scene, time became scarce for activities other than Marissa’s high school courses and her in-studio music business education.

Contributing columnist, Mary Patten Copyright 2021 MARISSA VALDEZ

Studio time needed to write and practice songs, do sound checks, lay down tracks, mix and finalize a master recording requires hours daily.

Marissa wishes she had made a full commitment to her craft earlier than she did. Even with all her early age accomplishments, she regrets losing some of those needed hours because of real life responsibilities.

Marissa humbly envisions her music future providing a fulfilling career. Her true reward and comfort, however, comes from engaging an audience in upbeat music, memorable lyrics, and fun energy.

The Covid 19 pandemic interrupted some performance and promotion momentum. She used this time to reflect on her music career. She still strives for the big stage but appreciates the opportunity to be free of quarantine. Feeling live audience energy is her definition of achieving "Stardom" these days.

Marissa’s professionalism is unmatchable. She asks the

right questions. She maintains a positive attitude. She seeks and takes advice from seasoned professionals and is committed to honing her craft. She applies much needed common sense to a challenging industry.

She recognizes her talent and is grateful for her gift.

Marissa’s voice recordings are rising to the caliber of artists in the genres she admires, like Ariana Grande and Katy Perry.

In 2021, as venues are opening up and hiring performers, she is eager to market her recordings and take to the stage at both small and large venues. Pursuing an opening act gig at festivals and concerts peaks her interest.

As Marissa Valdez perseveres and achieves recognition in the music industry, it is undoubtedly apparent she will reach celebrity status.

Contributing columnist, Mary Patten Copyright 2021

Singer & Songwriter of the Month

“Artist Series” Resumes in 2021-2022 Season “Music on Tuesdays” to mark 98th season

“Artist Series” Resumes in 2021-2022 Season “Music on Tuesdays” to mark 98th season If you love world-class music in small settings for an incredibly affordable cost with free parking, read on! As a local magazine stated: “The Tuesday Musical Club is one of the fine institutions—created by and for ladies— that survived two World Wars, the tumult of the late 20th century and the vicissitudes of the early 21st to maintain its position as one of the city’s foremost presenters of classical music.”

Tuesday Musical Club’s Artist Series, which was paused in 2020 in response to coronavirus concerns, is resuming its 2021-22 concert series of four world-class artists, beginning in the fall of 2021.

The club’s first Musical Teas occurred in 1923 and evolved into its Artist Series concerts featuring worldclass artists, with only one year of interruption. It is one of

the oldest continuous musical series sponsored by women in the United States. During the past 97 seasons, such preeminent artists as Isaac Stern, Leonard Rose, Josef and Rosina Lhevinne, Angelika Kirchschlager, Arcadi Volodos, Chanticleer, The Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, Joshua Bell, Nathan Gunn, Stephen Hough and Lawrence Brownlee have graced our stage.

The 2021-2022 TMC Artist Series schedule is: October 26, 2021, 2 p.m. - Jonah Kim, Cellist The recipient of two Grammy Awards who has recorded across a spectrum of genres, Jonah Kim is highly sought after internationally as a chamber musician and a founding member of the “hip, unstuffy, and malleable” Ensemble San Francisco. Washington Post critic Joseph McLellan calls him “the next Yo-Yo Ma.” He collaborates with world-class artists including Elmar Oliveira, Cho-Liang Lin, Martin Beaver and Chee-Yun Kim. San Francisco Classical Voice critic David Bratman exclaimed about Kim’s performance at Alliance Français, "this was an ex-

GABBY MARTINEZ cellent performance, the best I’ve heard of this piece."

December 21, 2021, 2 p.m. - Raehann Bryce-Davis, Mezzo Soprano Hailed by the New York Times as a "striking mezzo soprano… that sang and spoke potently and moved vivaciously," and by the San Francisco Chronicle for her "electrifying sense of fearlessness," Raehann Bryce-Davis is a recipient of the prestigious George London Award, the 2017 First Place and Audience Prize-winner of the Concorso Lirico Internazionale di Portofino competition, the 2015 Ninth International Hilde Zadek Competition at the Musikverein in Vienna, and the 2015 Metropolitan Opera National Council Pittsburgh District. OPERA NEWS says she “...held the stage with admirable intensity and commitment… and didn't shy away from tapping into notes of lust, rage, and despair that were borderline animalistic.”

January 26, 2022, 2 p.m. - Gabriela Martinez, pianist Since making her orchestral debut at age 7, Gabriela

Martinez earned First Prize winner of the Anton G. Rubinstein International Piano Competition in Dresden, and the Jury Discretionary Award and semifinalist at the 12th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Concertonet exclaims “…This performance [Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 2] was so exceptionally confident as to send sparks through the audience at Lincoln Center. A rare moment of heart-pounding electricity at a time in our collective American musical lives.”

March 22, 2022 – 7:30 pm – Damin Spritzer, organist, Margarite B. Parker Chapel, Trinity University A frequent guest on the nationally syndicated “Pipedreams®” broadcast, Damin Spritzer is a full-time Assistant Professor of Organ at the University of Oklahoma. Choir & Organ magazine says: “Her program of English late romantic rhapsodies fits the instrument like a glove and her attention to detail in managing seamless crescendi and diminuendi, and showing off the panoply of solo colours, is no less than brilliant.” She is Ar-

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tist-in-Residence for Cathedral Arts for the Cathedral Church of Saint Matthew in Dallas, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Leupold Foundation, which is dedicated to the preservation of pipe organ music and culture, and is active in the Dallas and Southern Plains Chapters of the American Guild of Organists.

All Artist Series concerts last 90 minutes to two hours with a short intermission, and occur on Tuesdays.

All concerts (except the March 22 concert) occur at 2 p.m. in Laurel Heights United Methodist Church, 227 W.

Woodlawn Avenue. The March 22 organ concert occurs at 7:30 p.m. in the Margarite B. Parker Chapel, Trinity University.

The Tuesday Musical Club will continue to monitor recommendations of the CDC and regulations by the city and Laurel Heights United Methodist Church and will act accordingly when concert dates near.

Please contact satuesdaymusicalclub@gmail.com if you want to be added to the Artist Series email notification list.

DAMIN SPRITZER

BRYCE RAEHANN

What’s New at NIOSA in 2021

A Night In Old San Antonio® (NIOSA) will be back in June 2021—better than ever with smaller crowds.

Originally scheduled for April 2021 during Fiesta San Antonio®, the four-night festival will now run Tuesday to Friday, June 22-25, 2021 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. nightly. NIOSA brings the city’s heritage alive in its 14 cultural areas through the magic of 155+ food, drink and atmosphere booths and entertainment stages; continuous live musical acts; decorations; souvenirs; and many dedicated volunteers.

This is the 72nd presentation of NIOSA, solely produced by and benefitting The Conservation Society of San Antonio (one of the nation’s oldest and most active historic preservation organizations).

SOMETHINGS NEVER CHANGE (thank goodness!); NIOSA 2021 will still: • occur in the heart of downtown San Antonio on the grounds of La Villita Historic Arts Village District, with

its four+ acres of historic buildings, cobblestoned streets, walls and fountains.

• feature booths run by volunteers making food or beverages; many volunteers are second or third generations of a family.

• serve the foods NIOSA has created or perfected, prepared and served including these favorites: Mr. Chicken, Maria’s Tortillas, Anticuchos, its signature German sausage, Bongo-K-Bobs, Shypoke Eggs, Beignets, Fried Mushrooms, Yak-i-Tori, Steer on a Stick, Eggrolls, Gorditas and Fajitas de Pollo. Click HERE for map of grounds and list of foods • feature NIOSA’s favorite entertainers who will be back every night of NIOSA • sell its popular NIOSA souvenirs HERE on its website and on the NIOSA grounds, including the 2020 NIOSA medal • sell beer in its signature collectible cups • be put on by an army of volunteers, led by the Society’s Fourth Vice President/NIOSA Chairman (Terry Schoenert

this year) who is ultimately responsible for everything from decorations to cascarones and security. She is assisted by three NIOSA vice chairmen and a treasurer; 14 area chairmen; and booth chairmen for hundreds of food and drink booths.

• offer a bicycle valet outside the NIOSA gate at the corner of Alamo and Nueva streets from 5:30 – 10 p.m. each night of NIOSA so bicycles (not motorcycles) can be locked up in a supervised area. Cyclists must bring their own lock/chain.

SOME THINGS WILL CHANGE (for the better!): • All NIOSA guests must purchase BlastPass—a cashless, touchless wristband that all guests must use to purchase everything onsite at NIOSA (food, beverages and mementos). o BlastPass stores credits on the wristband for an easy payment process that is a convenient, cleaner way to pay for items, with no need for paper coupons that can easily get lost. o Guests can no longer purchase paper coupons on the NIOSA grounds. o BlastPass can be purchased HERE on the NIOSA website OR on the NIOSA grounds at the many convenient BlastPass stations, marked well with bright blue signs. Those stations will also allow guests to load more money on their wristbands. o Don’t worry: There will be many manned BlastPass stations on the NIOSA grounds to help people buy and

load their wristband with more money via credit card or mobile phone. o More details on BlastPass FAQ on NIOSA website.

• TICKETS: Entrance tickets are $20 for adults; children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.

This year, ONLY e-Tickets will be accepted at NIOSA this year and can only be purchased on NIOSA website.

The e-Tickets will then be scanned at the entrance gates.

(No advance paper tickets will be sold at locations around San Antonio, as in past years.) A limited number of tickets for each night of NIOSA will be sold in advance on the NIOSA website. This will lessen crowds and allow for more distancing.

• A few areas and some booths will be in new locations in La Villita this year. Click HERE to see map and list of foods in each area.

• Children 12 and under are still free when accompanied by an adult. However, there will not be children’s games nor face-painting.

• Covid policies will be constantly updated HERE on NIOSA website.

For more information, visit https://www.niosa.org/, contact (210) 226-5188 or niosa@niosa.org, or follow NIOSA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NIOSA.NIOSA/ and Instagram at www.instagram.com/anightinoldsa/.

SA MONTHLY DANCER OF THE MONTH

LEAH CARRIZALES

Leah Carrizales discovered her love for dance at the tender age of three when she had the opportunity to watch her older sister perform. At that moment Leah knew she wanted to dance. Shortly after she was enrolled at The Jewel of Art Dance Studio in 2018 where she began her training in Mommy and Me. It was at that point that Leah was born to dance. Most students need assistance from their mothers in the Mommy and me class however Leah was dancing all on her own. Due to her natural abilities she quickly advanced into the upper level children classes in Combo I and currently in

Combo II. She currently practices Jazz and Ballet under the direction of Jackleen Rios. She has performed in the past three years at the Annual Jewel Fest, Princess Fest and Deco fest. Leah also performed for the Jewel of Art Winter Spectacular Show in 2020 at the spectacular Tobin Center. She was also chosen to be part of a special event at the Tobin Center in San Antonio for the Premier I am Patrick Swayze performing for Patrick Swayze's family and friends.

Leah is 6 years old in Kindergarten.

She loves to learn to read, color and draw however, her truest passion is

dance and to performing.

She dances with confidence and charisma. Jackleen Rios has inspired Leah's heart to continue to dance and one day she wants to be a dancer just like Ms Rios.

She is always shinning bright like the brilliant diamond she was born to be.

Leah is known to be the Sunshine in her family and just as sun shines so will Leah.

Jackleen Rios Dance Director The Jewel of Art Dance Studio

Photo credit: Jacob Comiskey

Photo credit: Jacob Comiskey

1909 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, Tx 78201 Studio: 210-878-4089 Cell: 210-639-3756 Photo credit: Jacob Comiskey

I started boxing in my youth and was influenced by my father I started boxing in my youth and was influenced by my father and my brother, William, who were both boxers.

My father fought in Mexico and finished his career in Houston, and my brother had a brief amateur career. My younger brother and I used to box at the Boys and Girls Club on the northeast part of Houston. I was always surrounded by boxing and had an early idea about being in shape. Our childhood heroes were Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Julio Cesar Chavez and Muhammad Ali, among other boxers.

I always felt the need to show people how to get in shape to prevent from getting overweight and getting sick from high blood pressure and diabetes. I always enjoyed teaching white color boxing. Also important to me was to teach youth and translate the analogies of boxing to life.

I trained people at different fitness centers. I trained a lot of First Responders. One of my major passions is health and fitness. I had a big following, and my clients would implore for me to open up a gym. So, after my professional boxing career, I opened up my own boxing gym and fitness center.

The name of my gym is Ferocious Fitness Boxing Gym. I take pride in, not only teaching boxing classes and fitness,

TRAINER OF THE MONTH The People's Champion

but also, in helping people and giving back to the community. I also train professional and amateur boxers. In my facility, it is extremely important to me that the boxers, the white color clients and First Responders are treated equally and enjoy a family camaraderie. Having a positive atmosphere is part of what makes my gym different. I give every child that trains at my gym the same treatment I would give my own children.

There are a million other things I could say I love about my career, but the thing I love most is being able to help people live a longer, healthier life, and to help other boxers achieve their dreams and aspirations of becoming a Champion.

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Summer Road Trip Snacking Done Right Summer is here!!! Itís hard to believe that weíve almost made it halfway through this year and itís time for summer, but here we are, and I know we are ALLLL ready.

For all those who are doing summer road trips (or just need some help in the snacking department!) I am here to help keep you on track! Avoid the drive-through and that afternoon blood sugar crash because youíve decided to not eat all day to save up calories for vacation eating a terrible idea!! Instead, prepare for travel snacking ahead of time.

It is easier than you think to get some healthy snacks while youíre on the road (not to mention it will save you from hours of regret after youíve stuffed your face with crap after starving in the passenger seat for 4 hours).

Pack a travel bag of snacks and consider these easy-toeat-easy-to-make tasty snacks that will fill you up and not leave you with a carb hangover.

Homemade trail mix (mix in nuts, seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, hemp), dried fruit (like cherries, cranberries, goji berries, or raisins, just watch out for added sugar on these when you buy them), or fresh fruit (like chopped apples or some berries)

One of my favorite homemade trail mix recipes that also happens to be super nutritious and high in antioxidants: Equal parts pumpkin seeds, goji berries, roasted edamame; then drop in Hu Chocolate gems (however much chocolate you like!)

Hu Chocolate is SOOO good and even better itís vegan, paleo, and itís sustainably and responsibly sourced; if you just want to use whatever chocolate you have at home, of course, that works, but this stuff is worth the Amazon order!

Store-bought Energy/Protein Bars These should be bars that are made with whole foods and real ingredients; choose bars that have 6 grams of sugar or less (otherwise you might as well drink a soda...)

Here is a list of some energy bars that have less than 6 grams of sugar and real ingredients!

FitJoy barre (see link for example)- (great sources of protein as well) Kind bars (some are great, some flavors have a lot of sugar; just read the sugar content on the label) Larabar Uber (this particular kind of Larabar contains less sugar than the regular one), but the regular ones are equally as delicious and nutritious, the sugar comes from dates (not added) Health Warrior Chia Bars Quest Bars (great source of protein as well)

Bumble Bar (they also have a great variety pack Homemade energy/protein bars or balls (Google and find some recipes you like!)

Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt (I love cashew yogurt) topped with fruit and nuts Jacksonís Honest Sweet potato chips (the BEST chips ever, made with coconut oil and sea salt, theyíre to die for and nutritious)

Change doesn't happen overnight What to do when you aren’t seeing any progress Started a new workout regimen but haven’t seen progress? Have you reached a plateau and are no longer seeing results like you once were? With everyone having to work out at home now, many of us are still trying to stick to our goals and want to see results! And it can be hard to keep going when we’re not seeing the results we’re long for. This can be discouraging and frustrating, and many times can lead to poor decision making like crash dieting, dangerous workouts or giving up. I get questions about this all the time. Take a look at some of the questions I am most frequently asked about what it means when your workout isn’t getting easier.

ask questions. Many times this is all it takes; a little time to have someone look at you one on one and correcting so you feel yourself doing the correct form and gain more knowledge on correct muscle activation.

2. Why am I not seeing immediate results? Should I try a new workout? Try other workouts to increase my muscle?

Change doesn't happen overnight. As cliche as it sounds, it is true and many of us have to be reminded of that on the daily! Change takes time and commitment. So the first step should be to assess your goals and expectations.

Losing 20 pounds in 90 days is a lofty goal and not realistic; set realistic goals before throwing out your workout routine entirely. If you have started a new workout and haven't seen results at all, chat with the trainer or in1. I am really struggling with improving, I feel like I’ve structor to make sure you are doing the movements corjust hit a wall. What can I do? rectly, or if they have recommendations on how you can First and foremost, a private session or 2 can really make challenge your body more. A good instructor can give a difference. Getting a little one on one attention from an variations for exercise in their class to make them more instructor or trainer allows you to really focus on form, get or less challenging and can help change things up. If you instructions and cues for the correct form and the ability to have reached a plateau and are no longer seeing results,

Remind yourself how much good you are doing for your body that usually means you need to either change it up or amp it up. That might mean grabbing the heavier weights for class, moving a little faster in your circuit so you are getting in more reps, or maybe just changing up your workout and trying a new group class to keep your body guessing. The body learns how to adapt, so every 4-6 weeks you should evaluate your workouts and figure out ways to change it up with the weights, reps or just a new workout altogether.

3. Does not improving week over week necessarily mean I’m not improving?

A week is far too short to find meaningful improvements in exercise. 3-4 week should give you a good idea of whether your body is getting stronger or you are improving. Even if it doesn't feel easier, another sign that you are improving is your recovery time; a quicker recovery can mean that your body is getting stronger and adapting well to your new exercise. And the best change of all of course, is finding that your clothes are fitting differently (in a good way!).

4. I have a hard time pushing myself. How can I stay motivated and keep pushing through when a workout gets tough?

Looking around and knowing you are not in it alone is usually the key! A group class (even virtual) is a great motivating factor for people; misery loves company, right?! Also remind yourself how much good you are doing for your body. The results are always worth it.

5. I typically do low intensity workouts or just some stretching, but I know I need to do some more challenging things to see results. I struggle getting through high intensity workouts, what can I do?

Stick it out! Power through and you will thank yourself on the other side. The feeling of accomplishment after a tough workout makes all the sweat, struggle, hurt and self doubt worth it. Own the struggle and walk out of class feeling empowered!

A TEAM IS DEFINED AS INDIVIDUALS COMING TOGETHER A team is defined as individuals coming together in order to create solidarity and strength in an effort to achieve a common goal. Team Savvi is the epidimy of that definition. My Savvi Team members are empowered by utilizing their individuality,freedom and creativity to pursue growing a business that provides self growth and economic stability for themselves and their families.

Savvi provides and allows each individual, both Women and Men to be just that an individual-to market and promote a product that they are passionate about in a manner that creates empowerment and promotes self confidence.

The beautiful thing about Savvi is it for Women of all shapes and sizes, enhancing their internal as well as external beauty. Savvi prioritizes an individuals journey

and allows a persons journey to progress at a rate that is comfortable, ensuring their individual success and long term prosperity.

At Savvi we are currently in our pre launch phase which allows all present and future team members to maximize their growth potential in an accelerated period of time.

It is my ultimate goal to inform and educate Women and Men that they can control their own destiny in life and business, enjoying the riches that come from forming new relationships with others, sharing the same passion that arise from challenges and rewards of being an entrepreneur.

Heading into this summer we are hitting the ground running Heading into this summer we are hitting the ground running in a new realm. Post Covid we are all recovering from having our existence and lives on pause . There's no better timing than summer to jumpstart our world again, right? My concern for people is a form of PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder with all of the trauma we've experienced socially and personally with Covid. Loss of life, loss of health and loss of friends and family, loss of freedom, loss of jobs and loss of a community spirit have deeply effected every single one of us. As I see patients in my clinic, I have had many different types of conversations about many different levels of anxiety with stepping out into the free world so to speak. Some are absolutely done with the whole idea-taking off their masks, with getting their vaccine, ready to run and return to a normal world that's not quite normal yet. Some are still intensely afraid as I see some double masked and wearing gloves and resisting the return to the work and social world.

There are those who are completely against vaccinations and afraid of long-term effects and issues surrounding vaccines and potential conspiracy theories which may not

always be so far fetched but confuse legitimate efforts to return society to normal. There are some who were sick and still suffering the long-term effects of a limited recovery and are still struggling to get back to good health. I have written a blog and have a radio show local and stream on AM 930 The Answer KLUP 4pm on Sundays and YouTube channel, podcast on Spotify and iTunes that you can find links on my website drpbetterlife.com in regard to our varied feelings and reactions as we step out into the New World. My hope is that we continue to have deep understanding of each other and resist the new social phenomenon of judgment and blocking, resisting others thoughts, feelings and emotions and anxieties. We cannot judge one another on these anxieties we can only judge ourselves based on our own intensity of experiences. You can count on me and I hope I can count on you to remember that we each have a different perspective as we heal. We should step in to each other shoes and remember that we have to move forward together and heal from this intensely and massively emotional and detrimental experience. There's got to be something positive come away from this and I implore you to seek compassion as we attempt to return to our new world. Blessings.

Marianne Pinkston, MD Pinkston Medical and Wellness Pinkstonfamilypracticesa.com 210-698-7825

Flexing your financial muscle can help your fitness, too

Flexing your financial muscle can help your fitness, too

Sometimes we need extra motivation to keep us on the fitness bandwagon. But where do you find it?

While many fitness events were beginning to reopen in April and May of this year, many were still canceled due to Covid (just like my Ironman Texas was in late April).

Thatís when flexing your financial muscle can come in handy.

Nothing opened up my eyes more than watching the community come together to make local event fundraisers a record breaking success. This last month I emceed a virtual gala for the Thrivewell Cancer Foundation where they raised a record $3,250,000 dollars! And three million came from one donor!! A few weeks later, I emceed an event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and again they raised a record $2,230,000. Again, two million came from one donor!! But so many people were inspired by the generosity of that one donor, that extra donations kept pouring in and I know they definitely inspired me to be more active in the non-profit world to help those who are less fortunate or dealing with life-threatening health conditions.

istered for my next Ironman race. I had originally wanted to be done with Ironman races after this year because I wasnít sure my body could take the beating. So the cancellation of Ironman Texas in April threw my whole plan for tackling the mega triathlon into a tailspin. I couldnít possibly stay motivated to train like this for another 2-3 years. Ugh!

But, standing by and hearing firsthand how one person could be so moved to make such a significant contribution to the well being of our brothers and sisters going through unimaginable pain and suffering, gave me an idea. Why not throw my name in the ring as an Ironman Foundation athlete? These are athletes who raise money for an organization in exchange for an entry into the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii! So, I did it. I made a few inquiries and calls. My good friend and fellow triathlete, April Ancira, gave me some pointers on how she was approaching her journey to race in Ironman Kona.

Sheís been working at it for a few years and has all sorts of plans and alternative plans óincluding Ironman Foundation ó if her initial plans donít work out, sheís got the next step lined up.

In a few days, I was signed up as a potential athlete competing on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma All of this happened at a time when I wasnít sure how Society. I wonít know until December of this year if I I would stay motivated until November, when I am regmake the cut. But if they accept me, my goal is to raise at

more chronic health conditions because of treatment.

The LLS mission is to cure leukemia least $80,000 for LLS from January 2022 until September 2022. Seems like a lot! But I keep telling myself if one person can make a one, two or three million dollar donation, I can surely do my part to encourage others to contribute to the mission of LLS.

The LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds blood cancer research around the world, and provides and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.

During the event I emceed, I shared the following LLS statistics that really touched me. Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. *More than 1.2 million people are living with or are in remission from blood cancer and more than 33% of blood cancer patients do not survive five years after diagnosis. *Currently, LLS Childrenís Initiative is a $100 million, multi-year endeavor. *In the last 40 years, only four oncology drugs have been approved for first use in children. With approximately 80% of childhood cancer survivors developing one or

*That really shows us that we still have a lot of work to do!

These are the things that move me to do more, especially using my passion for fitness as my platform!

What motivates you to do more? Letís do something together and make 2021 and 2022 just the beginning of the best years of our lives helping others who are suffering and need a helping hand. You don't have to sign up for an Ironman. Sign up for a 5K, make a donation to the cause, raise money on behalf of someone you love who could use your healthy encouragement. 1, 5, 10, & 20 dollars can go a long way, if you get 20 of your friends to join you on your mission. Let me know what inspires you on Instagram at @Sarahlucerofitness or on Facebook at @TheSarahLucero.

In the meantime, maybe you can join me June 12th at Legacy Park where I will be hosting a livestream to support cancer warriors, admire the survivors and honoring the taken while we never give up hope.

There will be health and wellness vendors talking about early detection and how you can get involved supporting cancer organizations. We will even have yoga on the lawn that day!

Fitness isn't only about reaching our own personal achievements. It's about feeling great on the inside and out because youíre working for your own personal health, but also bringing along as many others with you on your journey. Best of luck on your journey, and I hope I get to cross paths with you in the near future!

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By Hair Editor Cynthia Garza We wait all year long for the summer season to arrive, then it's time to feel brand new again.

Our model, Brittany Regine, was a brunette who wanted to add a sun-kissed highlight to accentuate her hair color. We did some hand-painting along with very fine baby lights. The hot trend is a Lob or Bob one day, then in a matter of a few hours, we jump into waist long hair. It's not magic, it's extensions. The long sleek ponytail is the icing on the cake.

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Kenni Jandt Bio At 5 years old Kenni’s mom knew her sass needed to be used for good and not evil. Growing up in her mom’s dance studio, Studio of Dance and Cheer, the only world Kenni knew was on a stage in hair and makeup. To channel this energy into something positive she competed in her first of many natural pageants. Within a year of starting to compete Kenni qualified for NAM Nationals in California. Here she won the first ever Runway Model in the princess division. This led Kenni to want to pursue modeling and a meeting with Lari Nelson Fashion Group. The time spent with NFG and her pageant coach Kassidy Klein has helped Kenni further her pageant career. Her first IJM International pageant she placed 4th in modeling.

At her second IJM Internationals this past summer she won the international photo shoot. Currently Kenni is

Jr. Miss Lone Star with Texas Regency International and can compete in Las Vegas this summer.

When not modeling most of Kenni’s time is spent dancing, cheering, and studying. She cheers for her middle school team and competes in all star cheer with Studio of Dance and Cheer. This past season her cheer team had a zero-deduction performance and her contemporary dance won 1st place overall. Recently Kenni was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society.

One day Kenni would like to walk the runways like her idol, Tyra Banks. Kenni’s last trip to the Modeling and Talent EXPO, hosted by Mike Beatty proved she is on her way. She was awarded 1st runner up with her comp card and selected for the prestigious fashion show. Having grown quite a bit and aged up for some of the larger markets Kenni cannot wait to return.

Reid Jandt Bio Standing in front of the TV watching the Radio City Rockettes in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Reid asked, “How old do I have to be before I can go there?”

He was 4 years old but knew his dream was to someday be in New York doing what he loved. More than anything Reid loves to perform. His favorite way to perform is through dance. At the age of three Reid began dancing at his mom’s studio in New Braunfels, TX. He has been dancing at Studio of Dance and Cheer ever since.

Throughout his years of dancing Reid has won multiple 1st place awards and two National Dance Titles. In 7th grade he made history at his middle school as the first male on the team. Again, in his 8th grade year when he became the first male officer on his team. In eighth grade Reid was selected out of over 1000 dancers to join the prestigious Austin Ballet summer program. The road has not always been easy though. Even currently being a male dancer is not always accepted by others. Joining the mod-

eling world helped Reid to see other males who appreciate clothes and hair!

While waiting backstage with his sister Kenni at a fashion show Reid was asked to join the show. He declined but did join modeling classes with his sister. It did not take him long to realize he loved all forms of being on stage, including the runway. Reid joined the Nelson Fashion Group and has been working with them since. The Modeling and talent EXPO presented by Mike Beatty was a success for Reid. He was awarded best headshot and comp card. Reid was also selected to be in the prestigious fashion show held at the end of the EXPO. Not only did he walk the fashion show, but he opened the show with his solo dance routine. These steps lead Reid to have the confidence to land the “Back to School” add for Melrose.

His picture was featured in their stores all over the United States. As he has grown in height so have his dreams. Reid cannot wait to return to EXPO and further his dreams.

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Unreal Deli is quickly becoming the leading provider of plant-based deli meat across the country. What started in Founder & CEO, Jenny Goldfarb's home kitchen, swiftly made its way to Shark Tank, and is now in thousands of nationwide grocery stores, old school delis, sub shops & cool sandwich chains. Voted as the #1 Best Plant-Based Meat From Fast Food Chains by Thrillist and ranked as the #1 best-selling Meatless Deli Meat

by Amazon, Unreal Deli is so delicious, they regularly fool folks into thinking it's real meat! Even PETA has taken notice, naming Unreal as one of their top plant-based deli slices.

Unreal has a chance to be the leading provider of plant-based deli counter meats in the country, Mark Cuban told the Jewish Journal. Every great company starts with a great entrepreneur, but needs great products to really grow into a powerhouse. Unreal has both.

And Cuban put his money where his mouth is,

offering Goldfarb more than double what she was asking for, almost unheard of on the show!

Mrs. Goldfarb, whose family was in the real-deli business for 100+ years, is a working mother of 3, running 2 manufacturing plants. Born in NYC as the great-granddaughter to New York delicatessen owners, Goldfarb's city deli roots are what truly bring this product line to life.

Now working with the largest national grocery marketing group, a $4B food brokerage team, Unreal Deli has real expectations to deliver to every national and regional grocery chain across the country with international markets soon to follow! Made with premium, whole ingredients sourced from local farms, Unreal Deli is committed to showing the world that the finest deli is now made from plants.

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New York-Based Small Town Cultures: A Plant-Based Fermentation Company Expands Distribution To the Southwest Making Probiotics That are Different, Delicious, and Decidedly Healthy Across he Country

Attention: this summer just got a lot more colorful and

delicious. Small Town Cultures is bringing the power of plant-based probiotics to the forefront at over 40 Whole Foods Market shelves in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas starting this June 2021.

Founded by upstate New York native Cori Deans, Small Town Cultures was built on the passion to heal with plant-based ferments that are accessible and vibrantly fresh. Small Town Cultures is particularly interested in cultivating a deeper understanding of how to improve the gut biome with a fresh take on fermented foods—a journey that Cori originally started to handcraft innovative products from her local CSA that were different, delicious, and decidedly healthy to helped cure her chronic autoimmune disease.

Cori began creating her turmeric kimchi, fermented sliced jalapeños, pickled red onions, preserved Meyer lemons, and more for her family, and her business providing plant-based ferments began. With humble beginnings in local farmers’ markets, the woman-owned, family-run business expanded to shops all across the country.

Small Town Cultures' new-school approach to all-natural, handcrafted, healthy preserves provides a refreshing take on the way we think of fermented foods. Fermented in small batches without vinegar or sugar (resulting in uniquely vibrant and fresh flavors) and then packaged in glass, Small Town Cultures probiotics revolutionize the way we eat with simple swaps for things already in your diet. You can treat your tastebuds at the same time as catering to a sensitive stomach, improving both your health and mood through clean, healthy foods.

“When Whole Foods Market first reached out to us I was honestly a little bit surprised. They’re the perfect partner for us. They have super high standards, have been a leader in promoting the incorporation of real, whole foods into one's diet, and they reach a very wide audience. To say that we are pumped would be an understatement.” said Cori Deans, founder and president of Small Town Cultures. “We are super excited about the opportunity to share our plant-based fermented treats with a wider audience and hope that we can show people that fermented foods can be so much more than just sauerkraut and dill pickles.”

Get Birds and Beer at Gold Feather While many of us are ready to finally get out of the

house after being cooped up for over a year, restaurants are ready for the summertime rush. Perfect for escaping the sweltering Texas heat is Gold Feather, San Antonio’s family-friendly restaurant tucked away in the Park North shopping center. Whether you’re a wing wanter, fried-chicken fiend or vying for veggies, this bonafide comfort-food spot is worth its weight in gold and has something for everyone!

An expansive menu features all your chicken favorites and daily specials providing options for the whole family!

Must-haves include their world-famous chicken and waffles served with original, red velvet, banana-nut, or churro waffles, the Rolls Royce fried chicken sandwich with foie gras, candied bacon, comeback sauce, and a fried egg, and ice-cold craft beer on tap! They've got all the sides your heart desires, like their creamy mac-and-

cheese and addictive duck fat fries. Make your meal spicy or add some flavor with signature sauces that include originals like gold rush, comeback sauce, house gravy, marshmallow sauce, and spicy maple!

Don’t miss their happy hour, Monday to Friday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m., and reverse happy hour from 9 p.m. - close.

Enjoy amazing specials like $3 pints, duck carnitas tacos, and $5 cauliflower nuggets, buffalo chicken dip, and fried pickles. Dine-in with them on their socially distanced indoor and outdoor seating or take it to-go with online ordering!

Gold Feather is located at 834 NW Loop 410 Suite 106 San Antonio, TX 78216, and is open Sunday through Wednesday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Thursday through Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. For more information, please visit https://www.goldfeatherbb.com/.

Perfect Wedding Wines by Kuhlman Cellars 2019 Hensell This delicate-hued rosé is perfect for a blushing bride! With flavors of ruby red grapefruit and notes of hibiscus, pink apple, and lavender reminiscent of the French countryside, this stunning rosé goes with everything and is sure to impress your wedding guests this summer.

2019 Kuhlmanation Estate White This award-winning wine held its own at the prestigious French wine competition Concours de Lyon, taking home a silver medal in 2021. Prior vintages earned silver in 2019 and a gold medal in the 2020 competitions! This blend of Marsanne and Roussanne is perfect for a summer wedding because it complements so many dishes: charcuterie, cheese, summer salads, and would be perfect with both the chicken or fish dinner option. It's also just as enjoyable on its own for guests to savor while the bride and groom take pictures.

2017 Gypsum - This fruity red wine is universally loved!

The 2017 Gypsum is a blend of Grenache, Tempranillo, Merlot, Mourvedre, and Carignan and spent 30 months in 100% French Oak barrels. It's a nice, jammy red appropriate for the summer wedding season and pairs perfectly with one of the most popular Texas wedding cuisines: Mexican food!

2016 Barranca Serving BBQ at your wedding in true Texas fashion? Kuhlman Cellarsí 2016 Barranca is the perfect wine for Texas BBQ. The 2016 Barranca is a beautiful blend of Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, and MourvËdre with a touch of Carignan, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. This expertly blended red has complex flavors that earned it a gold medal at Concours International de Lyon wine competition, one of the only wines in the country to do so.

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Green Innovations is your home town, Custom Home and Renovation team!

Genuinely excellent in all we do.

Green Innovations was established in May of 2017 by husband and wife, Logan & Erika Green. The couple has a sincere love for people and building homes.

Their dream is to build a home for the Parade of Homes in the near future.

About the Couple Logan has a background of 13 years in commercial construction combined with 7 years in residential construction. Logan also has a natural knack for woodworking and has created masterpieces for homeowners, businesses and Churches in his spare time.

Erika has a genuine passion for design, art and residential homes. Erika began designing homes in 2018 and since has assisted in the design for 27 properties. Erika also adores baking new tasty treats to enjoy!

Logan and Erika had a dream to build custom homes when they first met and through the years, they’ve become quite the company to work with, slowly accomplishing their dreams. Green Innovations has extraordinary reviews and gorgeous photos of their work to view on their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/GreenInnovationsLLC/).

Start following them now for updates on their most recent remodels and new builds, you won’t want to miss it!

Together, the two have become a power team and have

only grown stronger through the years.

The great company quickly grew to a total of 5 members by 2020, the youngest age of 8 months old (Carson), 3 years old (Nathan) & 4 years old (Landen). The Green boys will often be seen advertising for their family company on Facebook & Instagram. Green Innovations grew the crew larger in late 2020 by adding 2 additional team members, Tyrell Dabney and Brian Biggs.

About the Team Tyrell is the Project Manager for Green Innovations and takes great pride in being a part of the Green Innovations family. Tyrell has a diversified background, centered around construction of all phases. Tyrell was a construction manager for 13 years and has a strong love for the business. Tyrell recently moved to Texas from Alaska and he’s enjoying the warm weather! Tyrell is looking forward to what Green Innovations can do together.

Brian is Green Innovations’ Superintendent and he has a background of 4 years in the construction industry. Brian has the desire to ensure each homeowner he works with is completely happy with the outcome of their project. Brian is also an Air Force Veteran and his next great passion is fishing with his family.

What’s Happening Now Green Innovations is currently planning to build 3 townhomes near the Pearl, each which will allow the modern buyer to have a beautiful view of the Downtown scenery along with Pearl, while sitting on their rooftop patio. The townhomes are expected to be completed in late 2021. Be sure to follow Green Innovations on their Facebook and Instagram to see the progress on these beautiful townhomes.

If You’re A Real Estate Investor & Seeking A Reliable General Contractor Green Innovations not only builds new homes, they also work directly with Real Estate Investors on Fixer Upper’s and Rental properties. Green Innovations quickly became the go to Renovation crew when Investors were seeking a reliable, trustworthy, timely and good quality contractor. After all, in Real Estate Investing, time is money and Green Innovations understands that! Green Innovations allows their investors to be as much or as little involved as they’d like to be on each rehab project. This allows their investors the opportunity to secure new investment properties, while Green Innovations is making the current one beautiful! Green Innovations has the ability to design the entire project, with top notch architects and engineers by their side, nothing is out of reach for this team!

Homeowners Want Renovations, Too! Green Innovations is your #1 go to team for any small time or large renovation project needed in your home.

This team is simply the best and will ensure you’re completely comfortable with the work that’s been completed prior to them leaving your house.

Want new countertops, Green Innovations can help!

Need new flooring installed, Green Innovations is there for you!

Hot summers call for pergolas and fences, call Green Innovations!

Call Green Innovations for your next home project and allow them the opportunity to blow you away with their personalities and workmanship.

Custom Dream Homes Come To Life Green Innovations is going “green” and not just by their last name. The team plans to build sustainable, energy saving and efficient homes by using recycled materials along with home automation devices. Green Innovations also has great plans in store for the near future regarding new builds, so stay tuned to their pages to hear what’s next with this exciting crew!

Green Innovations is well versed in the work they accomplish on a regular basis, from small home remodels, to complete gut rehabs and custom new builds. They do it all! This company is the best when it comes to being able to hand over a project and completely trusting in them to get it done right, the first time.

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Victor and Nina Alves are real estate entrepreneurs Victor and Nina Alves are real estate entrepreneurs and the founders of Vecno Management, a local property management company serving San Antonio and surrounding cities. Through their real estate carrier they have managed all aspects of acquiring, renovating, managing, and selling single-family and multifamily properties in South Texas.

They have a track record with over 100 successfully completed real estate investing projects since 2015. They have managed renovations ranging from $10K to $500K+.

Through their investing company Vecno Capital they have ownership interest in over 360 units in both single-family and multifamily properties in South Texas.

Victor was born and raised in Brazil and Nina was born and raised in Serbia. They both came to South Texas on a division one college tennis scholarship and obtained busi-

ness degrees at UT-Pan American, now know as UT-RGV. Nina also obtained her masterís degree in Business Communication from UT-Pan American. Prior to venturing full time into real estate investing. Nina was a college professor and then the former Director of Property Management for a local San Antonio property management company. She was responsible for managing their whole team and over 250+ rental properties. She is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Texas helping buyers, sellers, investors with their real estate needs.

Victor was a former sales district manager for a Fortune 500 company, where he won several top performance awards before pursuing his career in real estate investing.

He is a licensed contractor in San Antonio, TX and serves as a Real Estate Coach for one of the nationís leading real estate investment education companies.

The idea of opening a property management company came after tirelessly searching for a local property management company that had their interests aligned with those of the landlord and after countless friends asking them if they wanted to manage their properties. What many landlords don't notice is that their cash flow and profitability actually take a huge hit when a tenant moves out or when homes need repairs. However, in the same note that is the same time in which the property management companies make the most money, not to mention the boat load of fees through the process. Since they are landlords themselves, they thought they could create a unique

property management company which had its primary focus in reducing the landlords costs and thus increasing their profitability. Their business revolves around providing quality housing and service to tenants while helping landlords operate a profitable rental portfolio in cruise control. Their number one claim is that they will never recommend something to a landlord if they would not do it themselves to their own property.

Website: www.vecnomanagement.com Phone: 210-899-0443 Email: management@vecnomanagement.com

DUTY VS. LOVE WRITTEN BY JEN GUIDRY

God calls us to be imitators of Christ. To spread His word throughout the nations. Declare His glory. To not grow weary of doing good. To love one another.

Duty makes your spouse coffee in the morning.

Love brings that coffee to her with a dance and a smile to make her laugh in the morning.

Yet we get so focused on the destination, that many of us forget the journey along the way. We know that we are supposed to do all of these things and we work toward them, but we forget to inject them in to EVERYTHING we do. That includes work. What better way is there to inject love (God’s love) into your day and the day of everyone you come across than to perform your tasks... your obligations...your chores... with love in your heart?

Duty pops out of bed the second the alarm goes off.

Love builds in 5 minutes for morning snuggles.

Hear me out here as I talk about duty versus love today.

Duty is making your spouse a lunch. Love is putting a nice note inside the lunch sac.

Duty is finishing your assigned task early and blowing off the rest of your work day. Love is asking if anyone else needs help.

Duty is saying, “That’s not MY job, sorry.” While love rolls up its sleeves to assist.

Duty says goodbye to your loved one with a quick obligatory peck on the cheek. Love stops what it is doing, gets up and gives your sweetie a long, purposeful hug.

When you do things with love in your heart, the task is no longer a burden.

The chore becomes the cakewalk.

The imposition, the blessing.

The requirement becomes the pleasure.

The next time you find yourself “just doing your job” or just going through the motions, stop yourself. This is a perfect time to show God’s love to someone else. Perform whatever it is with love...and then watch the smile that appears on your face and the face of others. And know that God is smiling too.

“And what is work without love? It is to weave the cloth with the threads from your heart...It is to build a house with affection...It is to sew the seeds with tenderness and reap the harvest with joy...It is to charge all things you fashion with a breath of your own spirit. Work is love made visible.” Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet.

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and loves God. 1 John 4:7

A Hot San Antonio Market Things are sure hot in the San Antonio real estate market right now. Homes are selling so quickly and prices are soaring so high, weíre experiencing so many shifts in San Antonio.

Many San Antonians are predicting the growth by out of state visitors buying real estate due to great prices and relaxed COVID restrictions offered by the state of Texas.

It's normal for one property to get more than ten offers and buyers bidding over 20,000 over asking price.

Compile the time with families trying to settle in

before school starts.

The San Antonio Board of Realtors indicates the median price of a house sold in our area has jumped 12% over the last year and is now $268,500. In 2019 and 2020, houses lasted 70 days on the market and in today's day it is 45 days average although very typical for a few days for a house to be sold.

All in all, we get to experience something different and these are surely exciting times as more and more people are making their way to our beloved city.

A Hot San Antonio Market

Article by: Lucy Huereca Real Estate Broker Legendary Realty 210-214-2685 Licensed in: Texas

Terrin Fuhrmann How did you get started in this business?

My senior year of high school, a friend of mine was dating a promoter at Club Level. I asked him for a job, and that’s where it all started, much to my mother’s dismay, since I was still in high school. Over the years, I was a promoter, barback, bartender, manager, and a GM. I learned how to manage a bar at Suede Lounge downtown under Sarah Hartman. While I was working there, a friend of mine who used to build custom homes asked if I wanted to open a bar with him… Long story short, that’s how I started Back Porch in Stone Oak. Why are you in this type of business?

As I said, I started promoting at Club Level in high school, and the night I started, I knew I wanted to be in the business. I love curating a customer’s experience, from what they are listening to, seeing, smelling, drinking, eating, and feeling. We are in the hospitality industry, so I try and think of every aspect involved in making a customer feel welcome and ensure a good time.

What is your background? Education, Work Experience?

I went to St. George and then to Central Catholic here in town, and Baylor University. As I said, I came up through the ranks of this business at some iconic

San Antonio clubs and bars.

How long have you been in business?

In the business since 2002, but I have been an owner since 2006. Over 15 years and 11 concepts.

How has technology, such as computers and the internet, impacted on how you conduct business?

Social media is the key to success in any business nowadays. Elsewhere has grown to over 23k followers on Instagram and over 15k likes on Facebook in little over a year. With quality content that’s engaging, your posts get seen by more and more people, and in turn, bring in more customers. A lot of Elsewhere’s success is a direct result of our social media presence. With very Instagramable spots all around Elsewhere, it’s like built-in advertising as people take, tag and share pictures of our space.

What is your management style?

I lead with a very common-sense approach to all situations. If it doesn’t make sense or slows down the process, it’s not worth doing. I’m very blunt and matter-of-fact

when dealing with customers and employees. There’s nothing worse than wasting everyone’s time. I also take care of the people that work so hard for me. We have staff outings with everyone, where we will go do something fun and blow off some steam. My partner, Nolan, and I buy the staff dinner a couple nights a week during their shifts as a “Thank You.” We try our hardest to cultivate a good team energy and atmosphere.

Culture over everything.

Why is it important to you personally to succeed?

Well, my dad died when I was four, and my sister died when I was 15, and I was not the best of kids when I was growing up. I put my mother through a lot by always getting into trouble. After a lot of self-reflection and years of therapy, I got my act together.

So, it’s important to me because I want to make my mom proud, as cliche as that sounds.

What do you see the future holds for your type of business?

This past year was a very strange and tough one for the hospitality industry, but I think the industry, as a whole, pivoted and shifted so well that a lot of these new ways of operating are going to become standard in the way we do business. To-go alcohol is now law in Texas. Outdoor spaces are a must (thank God Elsewhere is all outside). People are now comfortable using QR codes. Elsewhere now offers order and pay at your table, so you don’t have to wait in line for drinks.

Also, with everyone being so isolated for the past year, I think people appreciate social gatherings with friends now more than ever. Again, it’s our job to give them the best and most comfortable place to do that.

Is there anything in particular you’re looking to accomplish with your career?

I just want to keep growing. I love the creative process of starting a new concept and getting it off the ground.

What type of business form do you have, sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation?

Partnership with Nolan Ellis. I’m also a partner

in two restaurants in Austin, TenTen, a high-end modern Japanese restaurant, and Devil May Care, a Mediterranean supper club.

How did you get the background and skills necessary to run this type of business?

Learn by doing, a lot of trial and error. Early on in my career, I was part of a worldwide organization called EO, Entrepreneurs Organization, recommended by an old boss of mine. Like-minded businesspeople that can use others’ experience as a resource. Kind of like a Board of Directors for a small business. It definitely helped me navigate some of the more tedious aspects of the business world.

How do the social, economic, environmental, technological, legal and political environments impact your business?

One thing that is great about the bar/restaurant business is that people will always want to go out and eat and drink.

How are people aware of your business?

Social media, word-of-mouth, winning awards such as

Best New Bar, Best Bar, Best LGBTQ Spot, Best Patio for happy hour, etc…

Where do you see yourself in your line of business in the next year? In the next five years? The next ten years?

My partner and I have some really cool concepts we want to bring to life that we are working on as we speak. And of course, we want to scale Elsewhere and open another one in SA, and eventually, go to other markets in Texas.

Whom do you seek advice from for your type of business?

I have some really great business mentors I’ve picked up along the way. I also have some really great Partners and colleagues that are always there when I need them.

Do you have a business plan to operate your business?

I always make a business plan for all of my businesses.

It helps to organize my thoughts and make sure I’m executing the plan as I should.

Can you describe your customers?

We have been so fortunate with our customers at Else.

where, it is such a great mix of people that all come together and just want to have a good time. Being on the local side of the Riverwalk, there are so many apartments and condos all around us, that our regulars are our neighbors. It’s a great sense of community down here.

Why do your customers select you over your competitors?

Elsewhere is unlike anything else in the city. The aesthetic is carefully curated to make people feel at ease and comfortable, from the landscaping, to lighting, to the art installations around the property, Elsewhere is an experience.

With trivia, live music and DJs that only play loungey, vibey house music, it’s a very “nonchalant” atmosphere.

What are the biggest issues for running your type of business?

Well, COVID definitely played a huge role in operations this past year, but we were lucky enough to open fully last May because we have a full kitchen. Also, being 100% outside, customers felt a little safer than being inside a bar or restaurant. Another issue in the bar/restaurant world is always trying to stay relevant. Again, with Elsewhere's uniqueness and close proximity to all of the River North living, we are primed for longevity. With constant updates to the landscaping, art instillations, food and drink menus, we are solidifying our place on the river.

What are your greatest achievements and significant milestones to date? (Please provide a timeline, if possible).

Opening IVY Rooftop was really amazing. It was my first venture 100% by myself, and it was also the city’s first rooftop. Definitely stressful at times, but the journey is always the reward. Also, opening Back Porch at 23 years old and being the youngest bar owner in the city at the time was pretty cool.

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

Always adapt, always evolve… crowds are fickle, so you always have to keep innovating to keep them coming back.

Don’t let emotions get in the way of making the right decision for your business.

Don’t compromise your vision. If you think it’s the right move, then make it.

What is the most satisfying quality about your job?

I love when customers truly love the space and experience we’ve created for them, that they feel comfortable enough to keep coming back, to share birthdays, graduations, engagements, and weddings with us. When you have an idea, you execute it and see the positive reaction you get.

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

Trying to make everyone happy. It’s an impossible goal, but being in the service industry, that’s our job. We try and elevate as many people’s experience as we can.

into success for me. In my free time, I volunteer at Primarily Primates here in town, the oldest primate sanctuary in the country. I help take care of chimpanzees, and other smaller primates. It’s the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever done, and have learned more about human nature dealing with them than I have being a human for 36 years.

In your line of business, what motivates you?

On a Friday or Saturday night, and I’ve got hundreds of people hanging out and having a good time.

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

I don’t think there is one instance, but opening night at each place is always so satisfying. After just an idea that was bouncing around in my head to producing something tangible that people enjoy is always fun to experience.

How do you define success?

Money is always nice, but not the end-all be-all. Money allows you to not have to worry about certain things, but success, to me, doesn’t have to do with business at all.

As I said, I wasn’t a very good kid growing up, and the work I’ve done to become more self-aware is probably what I’m most proud of. Self-awareness is a never-ending journey because we should all work on ourselves every day, but being a mentally healthier person, treating others with respect, helping when and where you can all plays

What would you like your business legacy to be?

I love hearing customers tell me stories about nights they’ve had at one of my venues, that, indirectly, I played a role in cultivating these memories.

I always want my customers to have an amazing experience where they make memories with their family and friends.

SA Monthly Business column By: Blanca Abbud, MBA Setting up your business for success With business booming and venues opening back up, I thought this would be a good time to share some business advice that can help businesses succeed. As a business consultant, I have helped lots of established and startup businesses set up operations and scale their business for growth. I want to give businesses the tips necessary to avoid failure. Research shows that businesses and startups have over an 80% fail rate within their first year. Here are the top tips to keep in mind when running your business: • Have a solid business plan – all businesses should have a well thought out and thorough business plan. A business without a good plan will not last very long. The plan usually starts with your vision but there are many areas that need to be incorporated into your plan like understanding your target market and competition.

• Don’t sell a product sell a solution – Many owners get caught up on selling products versus selling a solution.

I always say that I make business owners dreams come true and for a long-time people did not even know what I sold. My point is selling your vision not a product.

Your customers will see a difference.

• Create a winning team – Find team members that share the same core values and vision as you. Once you have that team in place, it is important to develop the leaders in your team. Research show that employees are happier

when they know there is room for advancement in their company and their bosses care abut their professional development.

• Hire experts. Don’t try to do everything yourself – This tip right here is so crucial for success. Many times, I see business owners trying to do everything themselves. They often get bogged down or burned out. Some tasks may fall short or never even completed. Find the experts that can help you accomplish the goals for your business.

Delegate tasks to the experts and enjoy work life balance.

• Networking – surround yourself with the right people.

Networking and giving back to your community are keyways to ensure that you and your business are being recognized. Get involved with associations like the chamber or any industry specific associations. Those groups can make a huge difference on the growth of your business.

• Keep up with the latest business trends – always stay on top of your competition by being aware of any latest trends or techniques in your field. Also keeping up to date with technology is so important. Technology is always improving and a business that stays on top in that area will usually stay on top in their industry.

For more helpful business tips please follow me on my social media pages.

Blanca Abbud, MBA Vice President of Sales 16479 Dallas Parkway | Suite 240 | Addison, TX 75001 Mobile: 210-643-9431 Engage PEO www.engagepeo.com Engage is a Certified PEO (CPEO) | An Inc. 5000 Ranked Company Connect with us on: LinkedIn | Simply Engaged Blog | Twitter

JACQUELINE SMITH

WOMEN IN BUSINESS JACQUELINE SMITH BIO:

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

Passion- My passion will keep my dedicated to serve those that need me the most!

SAM: Have you run your own business before?

Yes, this is one of 3 organizations that I run.

SAM: How did you get started in your career?

By just wanting to help others in need.

SAM: Do you have a career plan?

Yes! The plan is to continue to grow and build so that we can make bigger impacts in our community. The goal is to own our own building, and operate for more consistency and impacts.

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

• Always believe in yourself, even if no one else does.

• Be consistent, act on purpose, and be intentional.

• Fret not if you don’t know your purpose. Follow your passion, because your passion will lead you to your purpose.

SAM: What is the most satisfying quality about your job?

When I see their faces, and make a difference in people’s lives. It’s priceless when I see their reactions after restoring hope in their lives. After letting them know that God has not forgotten about them!

SA MONTHLY MAGAZINE WOMEN IN BUSINESS

HOW DO YOU THINK WOMEN TODAY DEFINE SUCCESS?

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

Finding consistent resources, and ensuring the families that we assist are taken care of after we step out of the situation.

SAM: In your line of business, what motivates you?

Knowing that God is using me to help others. I wake up every day thinking about who I will assist, and how can I do more.

SAM: How do you think women today define success?

Everyone is different. Success to me is setting your goals and crushing them. It’s also about being the best mother to my children, and setting them up to be successful. Pouring into others, and sharing my gifts. I believe that success is not about how much money you have, but the impact you have in the lives of others.

Many women will define success by being a great mother, wife, and entrepreneur/worker. They will define success by income, job titles, the car we drive, and the house we live in. Though all of those play a significant part in our success story, my definition is a little more grounded.

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

My mother and my sister. My mother is a very strong woman. She intentional and very organized. I obtained my work ethics from her, learned to love, and give when you can.

My sister is also a strong woman. Life has thrown her so many lemons, but I always watch her make lemonade.

SAM: Do you think women feel intimidated in business?

Yes! Most industries are male driven. Women are sometimes afraid to speak up, and let their voices be heard because they don’t want to lose their jobs or be retaliated against.

SAM: How do women today achieve work-life balance?

Work-life balance is very difficult. Oftentimes, our job will get more attention than our families. It is very important to be organized and disciplined with your time. There has to be cut off times, and family days.

I always make time for family to let them know that they are the most important people in my life.

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

The person I am today was bred from a lot of difficult situations that I encountered throughout my lifetime.

Everything that I have ever worked for was very difficult to achieve. I have always had to go above

and beyond to succeed. There was one person that believed and invested in my future because he saw the potential that I carried. He was a great friend! He poured into me, and mentored me. I’m very grateful that he saw the best in me! That was the beginning of something beautiful! That one seed, has produced this great harvest!

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

I have learned that it is my responsibility to give back!

Being a great leader is about bringing the best out of those that you encounter. A great entrepreneur will pour into their team, because they know without the team nothing is possible.

Jacqueline Smith CADDCT CDP COTP DCS DC LVN P. O. Box 17401 San Antonio, TX 78217 Office: 210-646-8408 Email: Jackiesmith080@gmail.com

Claritycon Mental Health Conference on July 23 to feature six renowned experts; Headliner is Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, founder/director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute Claritycon Mental Health Conference on July 23 to feature six renowned experts; Headliner is Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, founder/director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute Trauma. Neglect. Bullying. Abuse. Anxiety. Discipline. Depression. All of these difficult but pressing topics will be discussed in “Claritycon Reimagined 2021(cont.)“—a full-day mental health conference on July 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. offering 6 CEU credits at $25 each credit. Claritycon is sponsored by Clarity Child Guidance Center, the only nonprofit in South Texas providing a continuum of mental health care for children, ages 3-17, and their families. Clarity works to manage conditions ranging from ADHD and anxiety to suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder and/or schizophrenia.

Claritycon offers three options for attendance: live in-person at studios of KLRN-PBS TV; live virtual; or digital on-demand. Registration is now open for the July 23 session featuring six experts in the field of children’s mental health, led by keynote speaker Laura van Dernoot Lipsky: • Laura van Dernoot Lipsky: Trauma Stewardship. Lipsky is founder and director of The Trauma Stewardship Institute and author of Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring for Self While Caring for Others and The Age of Overwhelm. Widely recognized as a pioneer in the field of trauma exposure, she has worked internationally with trauma survivors for more than three decades. In 2015, Lipsky was invited to give a TED talk—one of the first delivered inside a women’s correctional facility.

• Dr. Elizabeth Minne, PhD: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Behavior in Schools. CEO of Vida Clinic, Minne is a licensed psychologist with an extensive history of providing intensive mental health services in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. She has specialized training in school psychology which gives her a strong foundational understanding of navigating psychological matters in schools.

• Rachael Horton, LCSW: Transforming the Difficult Child with the Use of the Nurtured Heart Approach.

Horton specializes in working with adolescent boys ages 8-14 who have experienced abuse and neglect, and who struggle with mood dysregulation, post-traumatic stress disorders, and have varying cognitive functioning. Currently a therapist at the San Marcos Treatment Center, she facilitates individual, family and group therapy, and is certified in the nurtured heart approach.

• Melisa Fleming, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT: Bullying and Abuse in the Age of COVID. A licensed professional counselor and supervisor, and a licensed marriage and family therapist, Fleming’s areas of expertise are working with military, individuals, couples, and families in the areas of anxiety, depression, transition, parenting, and stress management. She is owns Counseling Beyond.

• Megan Lawson, PsyD: Anxiety in Children. A licensed psychologist at Clarity Child Guidance Center, Lawson has diverse clinical interests and skills; clinical training includes neuropsychological evaluation of children with cancer, blood diseases, and complex medical histories; forensic and clinical evaluations of youth in the juvenile court system; and evaluations of children with autism spectrum disorder.

• Rufus Lott III: Shaping Discipline with a Restorative Approach. Lott is the founder of Lott Educational Con-

sulting and lead consultant specializing in the area of restorative practices in schools; he played an instrumental role in the development and implementation of restorative practices as an alternative method for managing student behavior.

The other two “Claritycon Reimagined 2021(cont.) sessions are half-day sessions on Nov. 5, 2021 and Feb. 18, 2022 offering 5 CEU credits each. The three sessions can be bundled and purchased at a discounted price of $250/pp/bundle of sessions. Groups of 15 or more that purchase this three-session bundle get it for a deeper discount of $175/pp/bundle.

Because past Claritycon sessions are available on demand, professionals can still pay to watch past Claritycon sessions from September 2020 through February 2021 and earn CEUs credits at a cost of $25 per credit hour.

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

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

Are Personal Injury Settlements Considered Community Property?

Let's say you find yourself injured in an accident, and you are fortunate enough to receive a settlement. Let's also say that your marriage is on the rocks and you unfortunately also see the potential for a divorce on the horizon. The question that this scenario creates is whether or not the settlement is considered community property. The answer is, it depends. Hopefully, you'll never have to consider this question, but let's take a look at how your settlement could be affected.

First, under Texas law, community property consists of property, other than separate property, acquired by either spouse during marriage. Separate property, on the other hand, consists of property owned or claimed by the spouse before marriage, property acquired by the spouse during marriage by gift, devise, or descent, and recovery for personal injuries sustained by the spouse during marriage, except any recovery for loss of earning capacity during marriage.

Note that the way the law is written, any economic damages (income, earning capacity, property damage) are not considered community property. So any

settlement you receive that consists of these types of damages are community property. Additionally, if you co-mingle your personal injury settlement with community property you'll essentially be changing the way that it is categorized.

It is also important to note that, under Texas law, property possessed by either spouse during or on dissolution of marriage is presumed to be community property. This means that if you recover damages in your personal injury case for pain and suffering, and you are going through a divorce, the burden will be on you to prove that the settlement is separate property.

So if you receive a personal injury settlement, and you are unfortunate enough to see a divorce on your horizon, you may want to consider putting the settlement in a separate account while you consult with an attorney about your options.

As always, do everything you can to avoid an accident, and divorce for that matter, but if you find yourself in this situation, make sure to consult with a seasoned attorney, as there may be issues with the settlement that you hadn't considered.

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

African Safaris or Cultural Tours

By Jeanne Albrecht, Owner, Cruise & Tour Center In a recent article of Forbes Magazine, Africa was chosen as tops in its “The 20 Best Places to Travel in 2021,” stating “Kenya is always a classic and its landscapes are the definition of ‘wide-open,’ which will make the country more appealing than ever…. it’s no wonder Kenya is topping our 2021 hot list.”

Africa has been on many of my clients’ bucket list, so I’ve helped many travel to this incredible country, using the expertise of adventure travel expert extraordinaire Gordie White with Expedition Adventures for photo safaris, hunting safaris and cultural tours in South America and east and south Africa.

His tailor-made escorted trips explore game reserves, museums, prolific wineries, historic cosmopolitan cities and luxury trains. Photographic safaris focus on the great game parks, including the splendors of the great migration on the Masari Mara Game

Reserve in Kenya. All accommodations are Five Star, even in the depths of the game reserves.

Check out these itineraries he recently created for some clients: • a safari itinerary in a luxury safari camp in the famous Moremi Wildlife Reserve where an abundance of African wildlife is viewed In Botswana’s Okavango Delta and vast savannahs. High populations of lions, leopards, elephant, buffalo and many species of antelope thrive in this wildlife sanctuary.

The itinerary also includes a trip to the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls—an UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site that is known as the greatest curtain of falling water in the world—a Zimbabwe Cruise and the area rainforest • a cultural itinerary that includes cheese, wine and chocolate tours and a trip from Pretoria to Cape Town on the luxury Blue Train that travels through some of

the most diverse and spectacular scenery offered by the African sub-continent.

• another safari itinerary features Botswana at Camp Xakanaxa, on the banks of the Khwai River on the Xakanaxa Lagoon, in the heart of the Moremi Game Reserve, in a deluxe safari camp that offers guests an authentic, year-round Okavango Delta land and water safari experience, with accommodations in spacious all-canvas, classic Meru-style luxury safari tents hunting safari itineraries are definitely available, upon request • these photos of exotic and incredibly beautiful places were taken by our guests in Africa and South America.

Here’s what a client wrote about her safari to Africa

before Covid hit: “Unbelievable, memorable and superb. Our trip was over the top; we didn’t want to leave. Africa gets in your soul and never leaves. Seeing the rhino on the last evening was the icing on the cake. We are already discussing a return trip.

We made new friends, experiences and have incredible pictures to prove it.” Cora Gordie and I can help create and customize an itinerary to match your desires, requirements and time frame. We also have groups that singles can join. Contact me at travel@YourVacationHQ.com or 210-392-9047 for more information.

Brian Hutchinson Vault Auto Services www.vaultautoservices.com 210-438-2501 ( direct ) This 1964 Austin-Healy 3000 BJ8 Mk III roadster was the recipient of a professional body-off restoration and is powered by a 2.9-liter inline-six mated to a 4-speed manual transmission. The car is equipped with disc brakes, a new cloth convertible top, and fresh Pacific Green paint over tan leather upholstery. All of the chrome treatments including the grille, bumpers, and fender-mounted sideview mirrors, and dual exhaust tips were correctly refinished. The 2+2 interior is trimmed in new tan leather buckets with dark green piping and glossy wood grain around the instrument cluster and glove box door.

This car calls ìThe VAULTî 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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soon blossomed in to a state-of-the-art facility offering a full staff and line of concierge services.