C O NTRIBUTORS

from Orlando Style Magazine April 23

Riesa Pascal

Riesa was born in London, England and now resides in sunny Orlando, Florida. She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she double majored in creative writing and communication. In addition to editorial writing, Riesa is also deeply passionate about broadcast journalism and currently freelances as a TV personality with various networks in Central Florida. You can learn more about Riesa at her website: RiesaPascal.com

Maha Chaudhry

Maha Chaudhry, a long-time resident of Florida, is a Mindset Coach who focuses on helping individuals break free from self-limiting beliefs and unlock access to their greatest gifts using intuitive techniques. She also serves as a professional Storyteller with several years of experience in the areas of Digital Marketing and Public Relations. Helping others excel is where her passion lies, whether she is assisting clients on their empowered journey, or helping businesses and startups thrive while building and sharing their brand story.

Natalie Smith

Natalie has a diverse background, with German and Thai roots, and is fluent in Thai, German, and English. Having lived in Florida for over 20 years, she holds a Business degree and is dedicated to driving growth and success. She sees life as an opportunity for growth in all areas and approaches each day with curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. With a deep understanding of the local community and culture, she is passionate about utilizing her skills to make a positive impact.

10 / EVENTS

What’s Happening Orlando

12 / CITY NEWS

Dear valued readers,

As the month of April begins, I find myself thinking of that old saying that we’ve heard time and time again. There are some things you just can’t avoid: taxes and getting older. Well, hopefully our taxes will be taken care of by April 15th, but getting older? Now that’s another story.

No matter how hard we try, we just can’t seem to avoid the effects that time has on us. Although, after watching the movie “Lucy,” I got a bit more hope, when it convinced the audience that cells don’t really die. This idea is definitely worth thinking about, whether it’s true or false.

We might not ever understand all of the mysteries of life, but it’s comforting to know that as long as we’re here on earth, we will always continue to develop new and beneficial ways to keep ourselves youthful and in good health. Who knows, we might be closer to get our brain/memory transferred to a computer, so that we can later on put it back into an AI created being with our history and knowledge… Like living on… interesting and scary thought. Let us hear your 2 cents on that. : info@styletome.com

This month, take a moment to ponder all of the wonderful aspects of life, and perhaps you’ll even feel more youthful in the process. It is definitely great to know that there are new and amazing developments in medicine and beauty industries this year, and, in our special “Body & Soul” issue of Orlando Style will remind you to take a break, relax, and enjoy the lovely things of each new day. Forget your worries for an hour or two and stop and smell the roses. Life is short, and those who take the time to allow their mind to linger on the sunny-side of things seem to make this life more enjoyable and perhaps even a bit longer.

It is so important for us to take care of our health, so, we can increase our time on earth with those we love. Be encouraged this month to visit your doctor, go to the gym, or perhaps even spend an afternoon at the salon or spa.

Our April issue features our popular profiles on some of the most extraordinary and successful business personalities in the area, along with the always fantastic fashion trends and fascinating photo shoots that inspire you, our stylish readers, every month. It is always so rewarding to see the fruits of our labor in our finish product, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our staff of writers, photographers, and graphic designers, and we hope you'll enjoy this issue as much as we do.

On a fun note, our publication is the first national magazine to create the new and highly technological printing process called “Lirpa Loof,” which injects flavors into the paper. We invite each of you to taste a blank square on a page and attempt to guess the flavor. (Warning: It may contain peanuts!) Did you discover some of the flavors? Send us your feedback at info@ styletome.com.

Until next month, have some springtime fun in the sun!

WHAT’S HAPPENING ORLANDO

APR 1 / Autism Awareness Car Show

4PM / Promenade at Sunset Walk

APR 1 / Fiesta in the Park

10AM / Lake Eola

APR 5 / Art & Wellness Energy Wheel

7:30pm / Timucua Arts Foundation

APR 6 / UCF Symphony Orchestra:

When In Rome

7:30PM / Dr. Phillips Center

APR 6 / Candlelight: A Tribute

To Coldplay

6:30PM & 9PM / The Abbey

APR 7-9 & APR 14-16 / Re:Charge Orchestral Event

6 & 8PM / Vū Studio

APR 7-9 / Easter Weekend Celebration at the Morse

Times Vary / The Morse Museum in Winter Park

APR 7 / MovieNight: Top Gun Maverick

8:30PM / Harry P. Leu Gardens

APR 14-23 / Florida Film Festival

12PM / Enzian Theater

APR 15 / Rotary Craft Beer Festival

4PM / Avalon Park

APR 15-16 / Florida Groves Festival

12PM / Central Florida Fairgrounds

APR 22 / Central Florida Earth Day

10AM / Lake Eola

APR 22 / Florida Puerto Rican Parade & Festival

11AM / Downtown Orlando

APR 22 / Nonaroo: Lake Nona’s Earth Day Music Festival

5PM / Lake Nona Town Center

APR 22 / The Mozart Dinner

6PM / Dr. Phillips Center

APR 29 / International Vegan Food Festival

3PM / Wall Street Plaza

Riesa Pascal

Maha Chaudhry

Natalie Smith

Dear valued readers,

WHAT’S HAPPENING ORLANDO

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Orlando Style Magazine April 23