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Entrepreneur and Breast Cancer Survivor Janet Beebe pg. 6-7
Jay Adams Liza Dolensky
Featured Chef: Chef Garvin pg. 8-9
Photographer Geeno Mizelli
Health and Beauty Aerial Yoga pg. 10-15 Jewels of the Pomegranate pg. 16-17
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Writers Tickled Pink: How Christine Strange is Helping to Save Lives pg. 20-25
Jay Adams Catherine Carter Diane Eaton Ryan Hughley Brittany Maher
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Janet Beebe’s plans were put on hold soon after moving to Peachtree City, Georgia, in 1981. She and her husband were eagerly awaiting the arrival of their third child. Janet had dreams of starting a business. But while nursing her newborn, Janet discovered a lump in her breast. ,W ZDVQĹťW XQWLO WKDW D ELRSV\ Ć QDOO\ LGHQWLĆ HG WKH malignancy, now spread to her lymph nodes, that multiple tests and exams had failed to reveal.. This was long before pink ribbons -- and the supportive community they’ve come to represent -were the norm. Surgery and treatment followed, all while caring for three young children. While in the hospital, Janet discovered, Bosom Buddies of Georgia. The support she received from that organization inspired her to become a volunteer and, eventually, a staff member. For 22 years, Janet devoted her time and energy to Bosom Buddies of Georgia, as well as The American Cancer Society, Georgia Cancer Foundation, Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition, The LIVESTRONG Foundation, Susan G. KomenÂŽ, and many more. When Bosom Buddies of Georgia ceased operations, Janet’s heart told her to continue her important work. She formed her own 501(c) QRQ SURĆ W 7KH %UHDVW &DQFHU 6XUYLYRUVĹť 1HWZRUN ,QF %&61 GHYRWHG WR KHOSLQJ WKRVH LQ QHHG LQ WKHLU Ć JKW DJDLQVW EUHDVW FDQFHU Since 2006, Janet has volunteered for the organization she founded. Janet’s accomplishments have been featured in magazines, newspapers, books and on CDs. Janet has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Diamond of Hope Award from the Atlanta Braves, the Holiday Hero Award from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Survivor of the Year Award from the Atlanta Falcons. In addition, Janet was named 2012/2013 Business Woman of the Year by The National Association of Business Women. Janet, her small staff, and more than 150 volunteers at The Breast Cancer Survivors’ Network, Inc., offer free help to those in need. BCSN project The Hope Closet offers patients with limited funds or no insurance wigs, bras, breast forms, scarves, turbans, surgical kits, and more, all free of charge. Janet’s organization also provides funding for mammograms and medical travel. BCSN’s funding comes from private donations, grants, and through partnership with organizations such as Clothes Less Traveled, Tickled Pink Club, as well as from corporate sponsors, including Panasonic. Annual fundraising events includes BCSN’s own 1-Day Walk, and donations from the Peachtree City Rotary’s annual Dragon Boat Races. Janet is involved in spreading the word about early detection at health fairs and speaking engagements, and informing patients and survivors about all that BCSN does at more than 20 monthly supports groups all over Georgia. Through these numerous outreach and educational programs, Janet and her BCSN program work toward their goals of detecting cancer earlier, getting patients the care they need, and helping cancer survivors live longer, healthier lives.
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CHEF GARVIN by Ryan Hughl e y
Grilled Leg of Lamb
For this elegant holiday dish, Elite Life Magazine reached out to Atlanta native and famed chef, Gerry Garvin. Chef Garvin has overseen some of the top restaurants in the country, including a few of his own. He is also an esteemed cookbook author. “The holidays have always been important to me, growing up in a large family,â€? says Garvin. “They’re a great time to celebrate family, friends, and some seriously amazing food. “While most people like to keep it traditional this time of year, I have a fantastic recipe for grilled lamb with WUXIĆĄH URDVWHG SRWDWRHV WKDW ZLOO PDNH \RXU GLQQHU RQH WR remember. This dish will take a bit more time and require D KXQW IRU VRPH VSHFLDO LQJUHGLHQWV VXFK DV WKH EODFN WUXIĆĄH oil,â€? he says. “But, make no mistake, it will all be worth it! Garvin invites readers to make the dish their own. “Don’t have a grill to cook the lamb? No problem. You can sear the meat in a large skillet or roast at a high temperature LQ WKH RYHQ &DQĹťW Ć QG SRUFLQL PXVKURRPV" )HHO IUHH WR XVH portobello, shiitake, or whatever you’d like.â€? ,Q FDVH \RX ZHUH WKLQNLQJ RI VNLSSLQJ WKH WUXIĆĄH RLO don’t. “You need it,â€? says Garvin. “And remember what the holiday season is for -- making great memories around incredible food while sharing it with those you love.â€?
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Ingredients Serves 8
1 . For the lamb: In a medium bowl combine olive
2/3 cup olive oil 6 tbs chopped fresh rosemary 6 tbs chopped fresh thyme
oil, rosemary, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Add lamb and coat well. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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If you turn over a price tag attached to one of Christine Strange’s line of fashion dresses and purses, you’ll see something you don’t usually see on designer clothes: instructions about how to perform a breast self-exam. The tag also respectfully reminds you that if you do notice any unusual changes in your breast, you should inform your health care professional immediately. With a combined following of more than 8,000 people on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest, Christine brings a unique combination of empathy, drive, and business know-how to her work to help prevent breast cancer in Atlanta ZRPHQĹšDQG WR OLJKWHQ WKH MRXUQH\ RI FDQFHU survivors everywhere. Her unique mission sprang from her own frightening ordeal with breast cancer and her infectious passion to help prevent women everywhere from having to go through similar terrifying experiences all alone. With Christine’s help, each month around 800 uninsured Atlanta women get a mammogram IRU IUHHĹšDQ LPSRUWDQW SUHYHQWLYH PHDVXUH WKDW they otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford. But more about that in a minute. Christine is no stranger to hard work: she’s been something of a superstar since she was a little girl. At age nine, she was an extreme athlete DQG DYLG VZLPPHU ZLQQLQJ Ć UVW SODFH LQ WKH State of Virginia Backstroke Competition. As an adult, that competitive drive kept pushing her. She entered the hospitality industry and gave it all she had, often working 70+ hours a week
to help launch the new W Hotels. After proving herself, she was promoted to Director of Sales and spent a lot of her time traveling all over the world, inspiring other leaders within the W organization. Even at home, she was always taking care of those around her, being there for them in every FRQFHLYDEOH ZD\ Ĺš RIWHQ UXQQLQJ KHUVHOI LQWR WKH ground. “I was trying to be perfect,â€? she confesses QRZ :KHQ VKH JRW SUHJQDQW ZLWK KHU Ć UVW FKLOG something had to give. She couldn’t see herself hiring a nanny for all the days and weeks she was traveling, so she quit her job and embraced her new role as a stay-at-home mom as best she FRXOG ,W ZDV D VDFULĆ FH WKDW VKH ZDV ZLOOLQJ WR make so her son could grow up knowing that his parents are there for him, unconditionally. She threw herself into her new role as exhaustively as she had done everything else: to the max. She could have competed for Super Mom status just as effectively as she competed in the backstroke. But during a routine annual check up at age 38, Christine’s OBGYN discovered a lump. Tests VKRZHG LW ZDVQĹťW FDQFHURXVĹšEXW LW ZDV VWLOO worrisome. So for the next ten years, Christine GXWLIXOO\ PDUFKHG KHUVHOI LQWR WKH GRFWRUĹťV RIĆ FH for another mammogram. Having biopsies on her left breast became a routine yearly occurrence. Meanwhile, she did all the “rightâ€? things to take care of herself. She ate well and got lots of exercise. But in 2011, her routine biopsy revealed a cancerous lump. Christine’s life as she knew it was about to change drastically. T H E E L I T E L I F E MA G A Z I NE
7R Ć JKW WKH FDQFHU &KULVWLQH XQGHUZHQW ‘turbo’ radiation, in which seeds of radiation were fed directly into the breast through narrow WXEHV 6KH GLG WKLV WZLFH D GD\ IRU Ć YH GD\V Christine would settle in to a reclined position beneath the huge “Caution: Radiationâ€? sign on the wall, get as comfortable as possible, and watch Two and A Half Men on her laptop. It kept her laughing, and she knew that laughter was what she needed. That insight later inspired the way she chose to help others. Like anyone with cancer, Christine couldn’t quit asking “Why me?â€? After all, she had virtually no family history of cancer; she ate pretty well, and took care of her health. But breast cancer does not discriminate: it affects women of all races, all walks of life, all ages, all VKDSHV DQG VL]HV DQG DOO KHDOWK SURĆ OHV ,Q IDFW one out of every eight women in this country will deal with cancer during their lifetime. The radiation treatment worked. But even though the cancer seemed to be defeated, the war was not over. Christine found herself still struggling against a persistent fear that the cancer would return and still battling the feelings of trauma and anxiety that accompanied her everywhere she went. One day, Christine had a revelation. She watched her husband, who was an avid hunter, pick up his shotgun to go for a shoot. Bells went off in her head. “I want to do that!â€? she thought. “I want to pull the trigger on the cancer, shoot at my anger, and tell my fear who’s boss!â€? 21
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(BCSN), the largest breast cancer support group organization in Georgia. With BCSN’s help, Tickled Pink helps 800+ uninsured women get free mammograms each and every month. Imagine how many cases of cancer have been prevented through their efforts! “That’s why I’m all about prevention,” said &KULVWLQH Ž5DFH IRU WKH &XUH LV RQH WKLQJŹ but until we get there, prevention is essential! *LUOIULHQGVŹJHW \RXU PDPPRJUDPV ž You can help! Make a donation on her website, purchase one of her fashion-forward GUHVVHVŹUHPHPEHU WKH SULFH WDJ UHPLQGLQJ \RX WR GR D EUHDVW VHOI H[DP"ŹRU VQDJ D swaggy purse from her Hunt Club Elite line, and a portion of the proceeds will help women get a free mammogram. It’s ‘purchasing with a purpose” as Christine likes to say. “I think women want to surround themselves with positive women,” said Christine. “There are enough mean girls out there after all. We help people care for themselves and care for others, too. Come join our network of love!” T H E E L I T E L I F E MA G A Z I NE
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There are cities in America where the past whispers. Our collective story waits quietly, down shady lanes or behind time-smoothed HGLĆ FHV +LVWRU\ VSHDNV LQ KXVKHG DQG VDcred tones, for those willing to listen. Savannah is not one of those places. In Savannah, history screams at you. The past throws a bucket over your head and begins EDQJLQJ RQ LWĹšSUREDEO\ ZLWK D Ć UHSODFH poker once handled by James Oglethorpe himself. Oglethorpe made landfall with 120 other hardy souls in 1733; his goal was to establish a mili-tary buffer that would protect British colonies on the seaboard from Spanish Catholics to the south. King George got his buffer; he also wound up with a marvel of city planning. Oglethorpe built Savannah on a cellular model: each group of forty families was organized around a square, with lots for living, religious, and public use predetermined. As HDFK VTXDUH Ć OOHG D QHZ RQH ZDV UHSOLFDWHG on the same pattern. Young Savannah grew
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“Sherman burned Atlanta to the ground—but could not bring himself to harm Savannah”
to 24 squares, 22 of which survive still today. The cotton gin was invented nearby, giving Savannah the inside track on an emerging crop boom. Soon-famous Georgia peaches ZHUH SODQWHG KHUH IRU WKH ƠUVW WLPH WKHLU VXFcess gave the state a global export. And Savannah’s location as a port provided a bustling export / import industry (which, regrettably, included slavery). The city was soon a jewel of the South, renowned for its opulence. When Civil War arrived, Sherman burned Atlanta to the JURXQGŹEXW FRXOG QRW EULQJ KLPVHOI WR KDUP Savannah any more than necessary. As history kept happening all around them, Savannahians began to realize the value of their city’s story. The Georgia Historical Society was born here in 1839; a century later, as America’s postwar boom threatened older structures, Savannah’s women started saving buildings, start-ing with the Davenport House. Dating back to 1819, the home was slated to EHFRPH D SDUNLQJ ORW LQ ŹXQWLO WKH ODGLHV of Savannah pooled $22,500 to buy it. That action began the Historic Savannah Foundation, which continues to protect the city’s colonial charm and architectural majesty today. Savannah can be expensive; lodging in Savannah’s historic buildings is a highly coveted travel experience. It’s worth it, though, to sleep in buildings rich with regional history. No matter where you are in the city, you’re a ƠYH PLQXWH ZDON IURP UHVWDXUDQWV WKDW ZLOO dazzle your palate. 28
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5 . After your walk through history, splurge on food and luxury goods. From the rare game at Alligator Soul to modern French cuisine at Circa 1875, Savannah offers exceptional food. For lighter fare, The Public House offers a caprese salad that will fuel your walk without weighing you down. Become an art owner at City Market, which survived from the 1700s to become a modern center for creatives and their wares. Head over to Broughton and walk through The Paris Market for chic upscale decor. Or, if you’re a little edgier, go to 24e and decorate your home with handcrafted furniture, airplane parts, and used military ordnance. (Somehow, it works.) Of course, there’s no real need to head into Savannah with an itinerary at all. You could simply drive into the middle of town, spin around three times, and walk in whatever direction you end up pointing. You’d VWLOO Ć QG JRRG VWRULHV JUHDW IRRG DQG IDVFLnating architecture. (If you’re a coffee-lover, my trip was fueled by near-constant cortaditos from The Coffee Fox.)
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Imagine the ideal mountain getaway: watching the sunrise over glistening, snowy, mountain peaks, feeling the rush of wind against your cheeks as you ski through picturesque terrain, spending the evening winding down in a hot tub with a glass of champagne. The stunning landscape alone is enough to make us book our next trip to the Rocky Mountains, but the splendor of Colorado’s most luxurious resorts is what really seals the deal. For many ski lovers, the Rocky Mountains of Colorado offer the ideal conditions for both an amazing getaway and the ski adventure of a lifetime. Colorado native and avid skier, Charles Harrington, has been skiing for about 23 years. Harrington has traveled to ski destinations around the world. For him, it’s not just the exhilaration of the sport that draws him to skiing, but also the thrill of breathing in the crisp mountain air and experiencing its natural wonders. “My favorite thing about skiing is getting to be in the mountains. The sport itself is extremely satisfying, but there isn’t anything as satisfying as the energy of the mountains,â€? says Harrington. “I’ve been skiing for all of my life – so much of the thinking, planning, and reacting is automatic. When I am skiing a new terrain or UXQ IRU WKH Ć UVW WLPH , DP VFRXWLQJ IRU REVWDFOHV and trying to get a lay of the run so that the next time I do it I can incorporate jumps, rail slides, or just execute a faster, more exciting run.â€? :KLOH PRXQWDLQ OLIH FDQ EH Ć OOHG ZLWK thrills and adventure, when it comes to the spoils of mountain living, the indulgences are plentiful. “It’s an awesome experience to wake
up, eat a well-prepared breakfast, walk to the gondola outside, have a day on some of the best powder and steepest terrain in the country, and then come home to a bottle of champagne in the hot tub,� says Harrington. For more than 50 years, Vail, Colorado, has been a winter vacation destination drawing skiers and mountain goers in for its crisp alpine air and fresh white snow. People come from all around the world to experience the mountain magic. Although skiing may be what Vail is known for, it doesn’t stop short when it comes to luxury. According to their website, The Sebastian - Vail – A Timbers Resort, was recently listed as one of the “Top 100 Hotels in the World� and among the “Top Resorts in Europe and the U.S.� Annie Lynch, corporate director of sales and marketing, told us all about the wonders of luxury resorts like The Sebastian. “As you walk in, you’ll see some incredible things that are very different from other lodges. Ours is very hip, warm, very social, and much more modern in its interior. The gathering spaces are focused on art,� says Lynch. Vail is a small but vibrant town, and its warm energy thrives in places like The Sebastian. People not only come to visit, but they keep coming back – whether it’s for an adventurous ski trip, a family vacation, or a romantic rendezvous. “The way the property was put together and the internal ambiance make The Sebastian unique. There’s also mountain access right at base camp which is ski-in/skiout, and on-mountain ski valets so you never have to pick your equipment up,� says T H E E L I T E L I F E MA G A Z I NE
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Lynch. “There’s just so much going on to get away and relax. From a luxury standpoint, the concierge gets access to the best places in town, you don’t have to do any planning.â€? No matter how you choose to plan your escape, most people who visit Vail agree there is something special about the town. In the winter months, when skiing and mountain sports are at their peak, it’s as if you have access to your own personal wonderland. “The town of Vail itself is world-renowned and obviously ski has been its primary focus, but there’s also great shopping, dining, and culture,â€? says Lynch. “With all the extra ambiance, they’ve really done a great job so that all the senses are touched.â€? Vail isn’t the only destination in Colorado to offer the ultimate-luxury ski experience. Aspen, Colorado, is known as America’s most famous mountain town and it certainly holds up to its reputation. May Selby, director of public relations at The Little Nell, $VSHQĹťV RQO\ Ć YH VWDU Ć YH GLDPRQG VNL LQ VNL RXW KRWHO JDYH us some insight into why The Little Nell offers the quintessential luxury mountain experience. )URP ERDVWLQJ $VSHQĹťV RQO\ Ć YH VWDU UHVWDXUDQW (OHPHQW with a 20,000-bottle wine cellar, to romantic amenities such as couples massages and an all-natural spa, there are so many ways to be pampered at The Little Nell. For adventure seekers and ski lovers, the ski day can start as soon as they step foot out of their hotel room. “As the only ski-in/ski-out property in Aspen, guests have the luxury of walking out The Nell’s back door to start their ski day,â€? says Selby. “The Little Nell’s Ski Concierge is located at the foot of Aspen Mountain, just steps from the Silver Queen Gondola. Services include equipment storage, boot warming, putting on and taking off boots, issuing lift tickets, scheduling lessons, picking up and returning rentals, shipping and receiving personal gear, and fueling guests with coffee, tea, and pastries.â€? For some, it’s not just about fabulous skiing. Luckily, no matter the season, Aspen has a variety of activities for guests to enjoy. “Aspen offers world-class cuisine, high-end shopping, interesting museums, art galleries, theater and music performances, and exciting events and festivals year round,â€? T H E E L I T E L I F E MA G A Z I NE
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says Selby. “Summer activities include hiking, road and mountain biking, rafting, ND\DNLQJ VWDQG XS SDGGOLQJ ĆĄ\ Ć VKLQJ horseback riding, golf, tennis, paragliding, hot air ballooning, and four-wheeling. Winter activities include snowboarding, ice skating, snowshoeing, snow tubing, and biking.â€? It’s easy to see why people are so enamored with Aspen. Tony DiLucia, general PDQDJHU DW WKH +RWHO -HURPH $VSHQĹťV Ć UVW luxury hotel), fell in love with Aspen and says there’s just something special about the mountain town. “You really get a sense of community and destination, all while being in a chic setting,â€? DiLucia says. “There’s only one Jerome, it’s historic without feeling old and dusty. It’s so unique. When you walk into our hotel, there’s a sense that it’s like a big house rather than a hotel. It’s very welcoming.â€? When it comes to skiing, DiLucia explains that ski-in/ski-out isn’t the only way to go. “When you’re right here in the core of downtown Aspen, everything is right out your front door. Aspen has four mountains to choose from ... and the variety of PRXQWDLQV WR FKRRVH IURP LV WHUULĆ F :H KDYH complimentary shuttles to each mountain.â€? DiLucia describes Aspen as a magical place. “There’s a lot of character when you walk the streets of this town. There’s a ton of culinary choices, unbelievable restaurants and bars. Great shopping, amazing art galleries, and one of the most beautiful art museums you’ve ever seen. And everything is pretty much walking distance.â€? There’s also a thriving mountain culture to experience when visiting Aspen. “It’s been around since the 1880s. There’s a history and a culture here and a mix of so many people,â€? says DiLucia. “It’s really a magical place.â€? 36
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