F E AT U R E S ISSUE 15 DECEMBER 2012
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Prepare for a Fiscal Cliff Lessons from Lioness Entrepreneurs
Struggling with IP Theft
Laura Garnett Photo by Anne-Marie Howard.
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EDITOR’S LETTER
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2012 YEAR in REVIEW
ISSUE 15 DECEMBER 2012
Editor-in-Chief Natasha Clark Copy Editor Jeanne Wroblewski Art Director Leonardo Pilares Director of Photography Denise Smith Columnists Crystal Senter Brown Brenda’s Child Erin Corriveau Katelyn Gendron Kristina Chapell Contributing Writers Lamara Hunter Emily Thurlow Jennifer Sawyer
Š2012 Lioness Magazine is the first online magazine geared toward female entrepreneurs. We deliver sharp and compelling information on a variety of topics that are relevant to female entrepreneurs and professionals. Our mission is to elevate, educate and support female professionals. We celebrate the unique challenges and achievements of women in business. We believe women are multi-dimensional creations who flourish, personally and professionally, when they take time to nurture their spirits.
welcome to editor’s letter Natasha Clark
Take a bow, you deserve it hat a year! Since January 2012 we have featured over 100 female entrepreneurs and professionals around the world. It has been our pleasure to tell you their stories, have them provide you with expert advice and tell you a thing or two about the ups and downs of entrepreneurism. They shared their successes. They shared their failures. They shared themselves. I am proud to play a part in raising the profile of women in business. As we transition into 2013, I want to thank our readers for supporting our mission of elevating, educating and supporting female entrepreneurs and professionals. It is with a mixture of excitement and anxiousness that I announce Katelyn Gendron as Lioness’ new Editor-in-Chief. It has been my pleasure to serve as Editor since Lioness’ inception, but true growth means that we have to have the courage to release the reins and put them in capable hands.
I am not leaving Lioness, but putting my much-needed focus on the business aspect of the company. We are only as good as those who stand beside us and Lioness would never be what it is today without the remarkable women beside me – Latoya “Brenda’s Child” Bosworth, Crystal Senter Brown, Kristina Chapell, Erin Corriveau, Mara Hunter, Denise Smith, Emily Thurlow and Jeanne Wroblewski. And who can forget our incredibly talented Art Director Leonardo Pilares who continues to push the creative edge of digital publishing. So here is a toast to the blessings of 2012 and those to come in 2013. We look forward to meeting the needs of female entrepreneurs and bringing you an even better magazine in 2013. Know that everything you truly need to fulfill your dreams is already inside you. Happy Holidays!
Natasha
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Small-business owners show cautious optimism about 2013 (BPT) - There's no doubt that small businesses are a driving force in the American economy. And because they feel the shifts in the economy so acutely, the insight of small business owners can provide a real-time picture of what's going well and where potential problems lie. The semi-annual Bank of America Small Business Owner Report explores the concerns, aspirations and perspectives of small business owners across the country; revealing messages of both optimism and caution. Hopes are high among small business owners for a profitable 2013 - more than half of those surveyed said they anticipate their revenue will increase in the next year. And most small business owners also feel they are currently in a good position in regards to capital, with 70 percent saying they have what they need to run their businesses effectively. In addition to revenue, small business owners were optimistic about hiring and staffing in
2013. In a challenging job market, 31 percent of small business owners say they plan to hire within the next year, which is good news for those seeking employment. A mere 3 percent said they had plans to reduce staff numbers. The optimism revealed in those numbers isn't the whole story. Pragmatic concerns about the outlook of the economy are still on the minds of many business owners. More than half said they have concerns about the effectiveness of government leaders, commodities prices, health care costs, the recovery of consumer spending and the strength of the U.S. dollar. Despite those concerns, small business owners are not considering changing career paths. On the contrary, regardless of the ups and downs of the economy and the challenges inherent to the business world, two-thirds of small business owners say they don't regret their decision to go into business.
When it comes to keeping their own fiscal houses in order, many small business owners admit they look for outside guidance - and only 29 percent ranked themselves as "very savvy" when it comes to managing their finances. To make those critical decisions and plans, they rely on accountants, other small business owners, bankers and financial advisors. "Small business owners are looking for expertise from their bank as well as other sources so they can make the right decisions for their business heading into 2013," says Robb Hilson, small business executive at Bank of America. Not only are small businesses part of the backbone of America's economy, they're an important indicator of its current state. The optimistic, yet practical outlook many small business owners have indicates that though the economy continues to improve, there's still work to do.
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Jaguar cheerleader ignites confidence, empowers woman of all ages evealing techniques from her own personal experience, former 2011 Jaguars Cheerleader & Success Life Coach, Michele Brown, empowers and inspires women to unlock their potential, ignite their confidence, and discover their beauty from within…unleashing their Inner Cheerleader. When asked about her program, Brown responded, “I teach women to maintain poise and increase self–confidence, create an unforgettable presence, and keep a positive mindset about themselves and their dreams. Just remember poise, presence, and positivity.” Brown says the true definition of “Cheerleader” is someone who is energetically and enthusiastically supportive of something and has the ability to create excitement. Michele integrates her expertise as a Success Life Coach, paired with her experience as a Pro NFL Cheerleader and has created a program that enables women of all ages to tap into that force within them to become their own biggest cheerleader. She teaches her attendees to believe in their dreams, project their beauty outward, and have energy, enthusiasm, and excitement to create whatever they want in life. Her various tips and techniques with make-up, movement, and your mental approach to different situations is sure to grasp every woman’s attention. The Cheerleader In You” is an inspirational two-hour program designed to teach women of all ages how to achieve their goals and dreams while feeling great about themselves. Women learn simple beauty and makeup tips, body posture & movement techniques, daily inspirational activities, and much more. Founded in 2012 by Michele Brown, Former Pro NFL Cheerleader, Author, & Success Life Coach. Visitwww.TheCheerleaderInYou.com for more information.
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Laura Garnett Photo by Anne-Marie Howard.
LAURA GARNETT:
NESS BUSI MATCHMAKER
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urnout. Frustration. Feeling stuck in a rut. Such problems frequently afflict business owners and entrepreneurs. They’re also all issues which Laura Garnett, a business matchmaker and the first workshop leader of the Lioness Magazine UNLEASHED Empowerment Series, can help clients overcome. Laura has developed a unique formula to help clients pinpoint their Zone of Genius very quick-
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business matchmaker ly – in fact, she can do so in under an hour. Identifying a client’s Zone of Genius is the foundation for the business branding process, and is the first step in clients finding their true calling. Laura’s experience in the corporate world taught her much about the importance of self-identity, purpose, and branding. Laura grew up on a dairy farm in Virginia where she quickly learned the importance of hard work. She worked at Capital One for seven years, and it was while working in their marketing department that she first learned about branding. According to Laura, “they hired a big-name marketing officer to come in and create a brand for Capital One. I was confused, though, because I didn’t see Capital One really do anything. I realized then that [the marketing officer] was creating an experience, which is hard to see, especially when you’re the one giving it.” So just what is a brand? Laura states that her definition of a brand is that “it’s an experience or feeling that people have when they’re working with you or buying your product. In essence, it’s your identity and what separates you from others. If you don’t have identification, then you don’t really exist and you’re not memorable. Branding is about bringing yourself forward in a most precise way.” The importance of branding was evident in Laura’s following endeavors: in undertaking marketing initiatives in Spain and South America she learned that the projects needed to connect with aspects of the native cultures in order to be successful. Laura moved to New York and joined the Google strategy and planning team in 2005 where she worked for three years before joining IAC in 2008 where she worked for a financial services start-up. But in January of 2009, Laura took her career into her own hands and decided to create her own dream job. “I realized that my gift is connecting people to their Zone of Genius, and my belief is that if everyone were leveraging their innate gifts, then there would be no work angst,” says Laura. The decision to leave the corporate world behind was a difficult one. “It’s a mental challenge,” says Laura, “to get over the messages that go through your mind – Are you crazy? What are you doing? Photo by Ash Ahuja.
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I basically built my dream job from scratch; there were many moments of thinking, Am I insane?” Since founding her dream job, Laura now works with, and helps, a wide range of business owners. “The cornerstone of my ideal client is that they feel stuck,” Laura says. “They may feel unclear, or feel frustrated by the question, What do you do? Typically they use generic language to describe themselves. They may have a sense that there should be more, and that they’re not getting as much joy from their work as they believe is possible.” Laura’s work is industry independent – her process of identifying one’s Zone of Genius works for any type of business. She typically works with small business owners but can also apply the process to corporate individuals to build a career strategy or to build a brand that allows them to shape their work, or to determine the project type for which they’re best suited. Laura states that she sees many business owners who are trying to either do their own branding, or who are essentially putting branding on the back burner. “The problem with doing branding yourself,” she explains, “is that you can’t experience yourself, so branding is an area where you really need to hire and find the right support. When you have a brand it makes the marketing and sales
effortless. Without the brand, you’ll feel the challenge of growing your business more. People don’t realize this is something they need to get support on, and that can cause a lot of frustration.” Laura consults with business owners virtually, either over the phone or on Skype. Laura identifies a client’s Zone of Genius in an hour, and she also offers additional packages in which she can then apply the Zone of Genius to build a brand and create marketing ideas. “I want clients to walk away from a session with clarity, excitement, and a plan,” says Laura. “I think we all innately want to be doing work that fulfills us, and we just don’t know how to figure that out.” The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Western New England University has partnered with Lioness Magazine to host Laura at the first workshop of the Lioness EMPOWER Workshop Series. Eric Gouvin, Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, states that “The Center has worked with entrepreneurs in the Pioneer Valley for over ten years. In a typical year, significantly more than half of our clients are women entrepreneurs. According to Forbes magazine, approximately ten and a half million American women run their own businesses, accounting for the creation of approximately twenty-three million jobs and three trillion dollars of economic activity. The Center is ready to help
with legal and business issues confronting those entrepreneurs.” On Tuesday, March 19th, in the Law Center of Western New England University in Springfield, Massachusetts, Laura will present an interactive seminar. She plans to give her audience a taste of what the Zone of Genius identification process is like through examples and asking certain audience members questions. “We’ll be able to get to a little bit of the beginning of what it is that I’m talking about,” says Laura. Laura will be making a special discounted offer on her business services available to workshop attendees. For more information on Laura Garnett and her services, please visit her website, LauraGarnett.com. Laura encourages anyone planning on attending her workshop to view a video of her speaking at http://www.lauragarnett.com/?s=TedEx for additional background information.
Purchase your UNLEASH Workshop tickets now! Click here! http://thelionessgroup.com/events/
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S H O W C A S E WESTERN MASS. - The Bi-annual Gifted Diva Showcase is a self-esteem exhibition created by spoken word artist and teacher Brenda's Child. The competition brings together girls of all different backgrounds to compete in the areas of talent, community service and awareness, academics, fashion expression, and public speaking. This showcase is like no other; it is completely FREE to enter, and beauty or poise is not a requirement, but self-love is! No experience necessary. This pageant gives teen girls the opportunity to interact with one another in a positive environment while allowing the community to come forth and support our girls doing positive things. Miss Sweetheart is 14year-old Kayla Brown and Miss Gifted Diva is 17-year-old Alexus Toro. Photos by Robert Cooper.
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THE DIVA SHOWCASE
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Don’t wait to fall over the fiscal cliff Whether or not you believe that the United States is heading for financial disaster shouldn't prevent you from preparing to survive financially, according to noted financial expert Michelle Perry Higgins. "Most Americans will probably feel some financial impact if the U.S. does go over the fiscal cliff," Higgins said. "It doesn't matter whether you're a liberal or a conservative, this is a significant issue that could affect us all and we need to be prepared." Higgins is a financial planner and principal of California Financial Advisors in San Ramon, California. She specializes in wealth management, and has built a successful practice advising executive professionals into retirement.
Higgins advises having what she terms a "defensive barrier," the portion of an investment portfolio that is not in the stock market, within a diversified portfolio. "It should be enough to adequately cover an investor's income needs through unpredictable stock market cycles," she said. "I want my clients to sleep well at night and focus on the long term. Understanding that they have a cushion in their portfolio helps them do just that." An important recommendation Higgins gave during the 2008 financial crisis was that having a long-term strategy was key for those who were able to weather the storm. She gives similar advice now. "We can't control the outcome in congress, but we can manage the risk in our clients' portfolios."
What exactly is the 'fiscal cliff'? Higgins explains, "It's a metaphor for what will happen at the end of 2012 when terms of the Budget Control Act of 2011 are scheduled to go into effect. Tax rates will increase, dramatic spending cuts and new taxes from the Healthcare Act go into effect concurrently. Medicare will undergo particularly deep cuts. The outcome could have far-reaching consequences." Higgins advises seeking professional investment guidance before making financial decisions. "It's understandable that some people may be full of anxiety right now and have many questions. It would be wise for investors to determine the adequate defensive barriers they need and to avoid making emotional decisions within their portfolios."
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2012 YEAR in REVIEW
A Year in Review – 2012 Inspiration Lioness Magazine introduced readers to a variety of remarkable entrepreneurs this year. Here is what we learned from the best and brightest. Daniele Boglivi-Fiori, Sweet Dani B “It was not easy to give up a ‘glamorous’ job with a steady paycheck. I still work crazy long hours, but it is different when you are working for yourself.” Tasha Taylor, singer “My dad always told me that it was called show business for a reason. It’s 90% business and 10% show. If you don’t know your business … You’re in trouble!” Dr. Megan Hudson, Brain Balance Center “If you find yourself in search of your passion, my best advice would be to follow your instincts and the stirs of curiosity. You never know where it may lead you.” Jacqueline Williams-Hines, No Small Victories “The importance of culturally competent community awareness cannot be understated for successful outcomes.” Liz Roller, Wallbeds “Like many mothers trying to work from home, I could feel the walls closing in around me as I juggled freelance work and caring for young children. That claustrophobic feeling forced me to seek a solution - one I never dreamed would become a booming business.” Adrienne Connolly, Stinky Cakes “Family is the most important thing me. Maintaining a healthy family/business life balance was always my number one goal. I feel empowered because, even though difficult, while running the business I've been able to be a wife, mother and business woman.” Tammy Tibbetts, She’s the First “Find a cause that you care about, and figure out how you can help as an entrepreneur. Get involved with something greater than yourself. Own your little piece, but see how what you’re doing fits into the greater equation.” Janine Chicourrat, Portola Hotel & Spa “Being a woman, having children, and being in a key leadership role is extremely tough and with it comes sacrifice along the way.” Naima Woodson, Director of Fit For a Kid “The most appealing aspects of entrepreneurship for me are the desire to control my own destiny, the ability to create the type of lifestyle that I prefer, and personal satisfaction in the work that I do.” Barbi Galindo, Luv 2 Lounge “No matter what you're doing in business, everyone is an extension of you,” she says. “If customers see you, always dressed well, and you are presented in a way that looks like you are taken care of, why wouldn't you do that with your product?” Krissy Jackson, Career Coach “To lessen the possibility of your becoming an economic statistic it’s always a good idea to have options. This means you need to think about your exit plan.”
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"I don't even have words to describe how happy I am and how important this prize is to More Than Me," Meyler said.
Nonprofit wins $1 million grant More Than Me Foundation, the not-for-profit organization started by Katie Meyler in 2009 that tirelessly works to get young girls off the streets and into schools in Liberia, Africa, has won the coveted $1 MM grant from Chase American Giving Awards, which was announced on NBC Saturday, December 8, 2012.
Katie Meyler, Founder of More Than Me, excited before the American Giving Awards. More Than Me Foundation was announced winner of the $1 million grant at the American Giving Awards, sponsored by Chase. Katie Meyler, the founder of the organization, and her team inspired thousands to write "I am Abigail" on their foreheads throughout the campaign. (PRNewsFoto/More Than Me Foundation)
More Than Me was selected as the overall winner of 25 charity organizations in an online voting contest hosted by Chase Bank . Split into five categories, the organizations competed to win their respective category; and from those five winners, one would be declared the winner of the $1MM grand prize. More Than Me was included in the Educators and Mentors category, which also included: She's The First,Fugees Family, WorldReader, and Sprout Up, each a fantastic organization dedicated to changing the future of the world through education and literacy. Katie Meyler , a young woman who faced a tough childhood filled with mental and physical abuse, drugs and alcohol, founded More Than Me in 2009. Yet tough as things may have been, Katie always had a warm meal and education at her disposal from the many social programs available in the United States. Because of this, she was determined to help young girls who would never have any type of advancement in promoting their wellbeing and has dedicated her life to providing education, opportunity, and safety to the most vulnerable girls. The organization is currently working with the government of Liberia to transform an old bombed out, looted building donated by the Liberian government into an all-girls academy, with after school programs focused on teaching the girls entrepreneurship. Katie Meyler was left absolutely stunned when the final winner was announced by host Joel McHale at the end of the show: "I don't even have words to describe how happy I am and how important this prize is to More Than Me," Meyler said. "This amazing prize will give us the ability and opportunity to expand on the work we have achieved thus far, and enable us to take important steps in securing a safe environment for our girls and their future." Among those supporting More Than Me and its campaign to win the generous grant were fellow organizations Shine On Sierra Leone and FACE Africa, as well as Anthony Bourdain , Jada Pinkett-Smith , Pat Benatar , the HSN community and all of the organization's social media allies. Katie has been called "The most passionate person we've ever met" by Bono's ONE Foundation, a "Social Media Role-Model" at a UN-sponsored Mashable event and named "Outstanding Woman of the Year" by the NJ Commission on the Status of Women. To get more information on the organization and Katie Meyler , please visit http://morethanme.org.
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Companies struggle to reduce IP theft The Conference Board launched a new research report , “Safeguarding Intellectual Property and Addressing Corruption in the Global Supply Chain� - which presents insights gleaned from a Research Working Group, in which The Conference Board partnered with executives from multinational companies including DuPont, Microsoft, ARAMARK, Emerson, TE Connectivity, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and others as well as other companies, nonprofit organizations and law firms. The report also reflects key findings from a major benchmarking survey of Intellectual Property (IP) and compliance attorneys at leading firms worldwide, with respondents representing 55 Fortune 500 and Fortune Global 500 companies.
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MASSACHUSETTS CONFERENCE FOR WOMEN The 2012 Massachusetts Conference for Women was hosted on December 6, 2012 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Speakers included Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, Arianna Huffington, Deepak Chopra, Kristin Chenoweth and more. The conference provides connection, motivation, networking, inspiration and skill building for thousands of women each year.
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companies struggle to reduce IP theft The report identifies challenges for global companies and outlines recommendations for reducing IP theft and corruption in global supply chain and business networks. The key findings include:
51 percent indicated that business solutions were very effective in addressing IP violations in emerging markets. This compares to 30 percent for lawsuits in local courts; and 27 percent for other enforcement procedures.
• Significant risk of IP infringement and corruption throughout the supply chain. Roughly half of the executives surveyed perceived extensive risk of IP infringement in emerging markets when engaging suppliers (43 percent) and when engaging agents/business partners (48 percent). Executives surveyed also believe their companies face extensive risk of corrupt activities when engaging agents/business partners in emerging markets (70 percent) and a smaller but significant number felt there was extensive risk when engaging suppliers (46 percent).
• Benefits of training employees on compliance responsibilities. Roughly one-third of executives surveyed felt that training company employees is very effective for IP compliance and roughly 40 percent rated it as very effective for anti-corruption compliance. On the other hand, few companies train the employees of their third parties, instead expecting their third parties to provide such training.
• Theft of trade secrets presents the greatest IP risk. Roughly two-thirds of the executives surveyed felt theft of trade secrets presents extensive risk in emerging markets, while only 36 percent rated their companies' compliance program as very effective in managing these risks. • Business solutions more effective in IP violations than lawsuits. Of the executives surveyed,
• Interest in an independent certification program. Eight-five percent of the executives surveyed said an independent program that would certify third parties on the strength of their IP compliance procedures would be helpful, including 62 percent who felt it would be very helpful. Independent certification programs for IP compliance and for anti-corruption compliance would provide valuable information to multinational companies when engaging third parties and could also provide a competitive advantage to third parties who have been certified. Programs of this type are being
developed by CREATe.org and the Business Software Alliance (BSA). • Importance of gaining visibility into subcontractors to third parties. Companies have little visibility and even less control into the business practices of the subcontractors to their third parties. The issue most often rated as very challenging by the executives surveyed was ensuring appropriate behavior of subcontractors to your third parties (52 percent for IP protection and 46 percent for anti-corruption). For the Research Working Group, The Conference Board partnered with the Center for Responsible Enterprise and Trade (CREATe.org), a nonprofit organization committed to driving responsible business practices globally. Top-level participants from DuPont, Microsoft, ARAMARK, Emerson, TE Connectivity, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and others joined forces to examine the latest trends and best practices for mitigating supplychain challenges caused by corruption and misappropriated IP. Download the full report at this link: http://www.conference-board.org/publications/publicationdetail.cfm?publicationid=2379
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Maya Angelou receives the Lifetime Achievement Award at "An Evening Celebration of Women" for her encouragement of women to be their own advocates and for helping to establish the Maya Angelou Center for Women's Health & Wellness, which opened in July at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. On Saturday, from left to right, Dr. Angelou receives glass artwork from event organizer Kirsten Royster, Vice President of Women's Services at Forsyth, and Dr. Chere Gregory, the hospital's director of neurosciences. (PRNewsFoto/Forsyth Medical Center, Craig Hopkins)
Maya Angelou Center for Women's Health & Wellness hosts inaugural "Evening Celebration of Women" Several North Carolina women – including author and poet Dr. Maya Angelou – were honored for their work to improve the lives and health of women and girls around the world at a benefit for the new Maya Angelou Center for Women's Health & Wellness at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dr. Angelou received The Lifetime Achievement Award during "An Evening Celebration of Women" for her encouragement of women to be their own advocates and for her
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partnership withForsyth in establishing the Center for Women's Health & Wellness, which opened in July. Hailed as a global renaissance woman, Dr. Angelou is a celebrated poet, memoirist, novelist, educator, dramatist, producer, actress, historian, filmmaker and civil rights activist. Also honored:
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First... Do Nothing By F. Fred Hidaji, M.D.
Power of Meditation.
This past Sunday, I awoke at 3 am. As I lay awake quietly, my mind began to fill with a list of undone tasks and to-do items. A few minutes later, I had accomplished the impressive feat of going from deep sleep to a frenetic, stressed out, manic state. Did I really want to start my day out like this? I took a few deep breaths and asked myself a key question… "What is lacking from my life – right now?" The answer was obvious: NOTHING. As I continued to calm myself by following my breathing and gently clearing my head, another revelation came to me. There is really nothing that I have to do, right this minute, except breathe. And that's exactly the sum total of what I did for the next fifteen minutes… just breathe. I was able to calm my thoughts and quiet my mind, allowing a question to come up - from where did this "Tsunami of Stress" come? Stress Comes From Within Most of us live awash in stress. Stress starts a chain reaction of hormones and chemicals in our bodies that leave us burned out and sick. Simply put, this constant, smoldering level of stress leads to inflammation in the body, causing or worsening almost every disease that we suffer from as a race. But here is the key... stress is NOT something that happens to you. Stress is a completely internal experience. It is your brain's perception, and not the stressor itself, that causes the inner reaction we feel as stress. The Cure Here's the gist: meditation is not just for Tibetan priests on a mountaintop. At Sri Institute, meditation is one of the modalities we use to successfully treat heart disease, anxiety/depression, insomnia, obesity, and just about every other health problem that you can imagine... right here, right now! Here's What You Can Do Meditation does not have to be complicated. Any number of techniques work; I suggest starting with simply observing your breath. I'll teach you a "Mini," or a quick de-stressing meditation: Gently close your eyes, and take a deep breath. Then count down your breaths, starting with 5. You can say "5, 4, 3, 2, 1," either out loud or just in your head. The important part is not to force or control your breathing. And equally important is not to judge or punish yourself. If you lose count, simply say to yourself "Oh, well," and resume counting where you lost track. How did that feel? Did you feel a part of your body "unclench" or release? Just observe the change, don't pass judgment. The beautiful thing is that there is no right or wrong here. "Mini" several times a day, pulling it out when you feel yourself getting bound up. To learn more visit http://sriwholeness.com or contact me via email at fhidaji@sriwholeness.com. Live, Learn, Enjoy!
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inaugural evening celebration of women
• Medge Owen, a professor at Wake Forest School of Medicine and an obstetric anesthesiologist at Forsyth Medical Center, received The Global Women's Health Award for her KYBELE organization, which works to support safe childbirth practices at a minimal cost in locations internationally. • Charlotte entrepreneur Molly Barker, founder of Girls on the Run, won the National Women's Health Award for her success in building self-esteem and active lifestyles among girls in communities across the country and beyond. • Raleigh's Camille McGirt, a public health major at UNC Chapel Hill, was given the Regional Women's Health Award for her
organization, Healthy Girls Save the World, which promotes healthy minds, bodies and relationships in North Carolina girls ages 8 to 15. "These women are trailblazers making a difference in the lives of women here and around the world," said Dr. Chere Gregory, director of neurosciences at Forsyth Medical Center and organizer of last week's Maya Angelou International Women's Health Summit. "Dr. Angelou has continued to inspire women to advocate for themselves for more than 50 years, and our other honorees are establishing legacies of their own with their remarkable efforts to improve women's health," Gregory said.
The inaugural awards event held Saturday benefitted education and early detection programs at the Wellness Center and concluded the threeday health summit, which attracted more than 200 participants to join international health experts to explore pressing health issues. The gala featured a tribute to Dr. Angelou and cited the award-winners for making a difference in women's lives by fostering their sense of empowerment, promoting personal health, and improving access to education, quality healthcare and economic resources. Forsyth Medical Center is part of Novant Health, a not-for-profit group of 13 hospitals and a medical group with 348 clinic locations in North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia.
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“Add a little eye drama as the evening approaches.�
Update your look in just minutes
(BPT) - Women today are busier than ever. Sometimes doing it all means rushing home after work to get ready for a night out, or saying yes to last-minute plans. But what if there just isn't time to revamp your whole look? Katy Atlas, well-known author of the style blog Sugar Laws, knows what it's like to do it all. She's a hard-working lawyer by day and a food, fashion and style expert by night. With her office desk often doubling as a vanity, here are some of her most-used time-saving tips and tricks for looking great all day and being comfortable from head to toe, so that you can say "Eye do it all with style." Draw attention to your eyes Many of us consider our eyes to be our best feature. But we're so busy that we don't have time to worry about our contact lenses throughout the day. Atlas relies on CooperVision contact lenses to keep her eyes comfortable and feeling good from morning to night. Plus, if your eyes feel great, you'll want to draw attention to them with Atlas' fashion and beauty tips. Transitioning your makeup from a day to night look can be done in less than 10 minutes.
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Gently smudge your existing daytime eye shadow into the crease of your eyelid for instant smoky eyes. Then blend the same color along your lash line. Finish with an extra swipe of your favorite mascara and lightly applied bronzer along with blush to highlight your cheekbones. This will draw attention to the upper area of your face and put the focus on your eyes. Hair for any time of day Curls are also a great way to accentuate your eyes and give you a fun, carefree look that can easily transition from work to a night out with minimal effort. Wrap just the ends of your hair around a curling iron instead of curling from the bottom of your hair up. This will prevent that impossible-to-fix crimp. When finished, comb out the curls with your fingers to help loosen them for instant waves and wear them down or tied up in a loose knot. The low ponytail is another sophisticated and sexy yet surprisingly effortless hairstyle that can be achieved at the office before a last-minute outing. Flatiron your hair until it's smooth and straight. If you don't have a flatiron with you, try using hair shine serum. You just want your hair to be straight, smooth and frizz-free. Then,
find your natural hair part and tightly gather your hair at the base of your neck, leaving a small section loose. Secure the pony tail with a hair tie and polish the look by wrapping the loose section around the hair tie and pinning underneath. Transitional wardrobe accessories When you're in need of a quick outfit change after work, bring a bag with three essential accessories to the office to help you get ready in just minutes. Colorful, sparkly earrings or a necklace, a chic clutch, and wedges or high heeled ankle boots, are all you need to transform your daytime outfit into a great night-out look. Remember, don't overdo the sparkle because you want to be the focus, not your accessories. If you're going from work to play, Atlas' short cuts can help you refresh your look with style and comfort in just minutes. All of these tips can be found at www.facebook.com/coopervision, where you can also say "Eye Do" to the CooperVision Challenge and try CooperVision contact lenses for free to ensure you can do it all...with comfort.
Assess your process – are you living the life you really want? We are approaching the end of 2012 a number that represents divine order and government. However as I sat down to write today my heart is heavy and grieving. Yesterday there was a mass murder of babies in our country (Newtown) and I can’t help but to reflect on the tragedy of losing a loved one. Giving birth to a child is a wonderful experience but to lose that same child so young is heartbreaking. With that being said, Ladies can I talk to ‘us’ for a few moments as mothers, wives, single ladies and women in general? As I reflect on my own life I never deny the struggles that I’ve gone through from childhood until now - a woman in her late forties. I am grateful I survived but I am quick to surmise that I was able to maintain through prayer and my relationship with God. Sis, I am not supposed to be walking this earth; but due to God’s favor and grace on my life I am still here. Thus, I am always reaching back to help and teach other’s a blueprint of success. I am quite aware that there are many influences that often cause us to be distracted from our ‘true’ goals and our walk of destiny, but Sis we must discipline our minds and spirits so that order will arise out of chaos. One way to do this is to assess our own life, our character, desires and actions. So often we want to indict ‘others’ but often miss the memo to look at our inward motives. Motives speak volumes in life, love and relationships. Sis, do you ever think about why you do what you do? Often the root cause stems from past pain, baggage, sexual molestation, rape or some other trauma or drama that came knocking at the door of our life. I get it, Sis, that man or woman that hurt you deeply changed your ENTIRE life and often they have moved on like nothing even happened; and you were left devastated, crumbled and sometimes even emotionally and spiritual crippled, and your life was forever changed. Yet, as we move forward in the beginning of the New Year, 2013, Sis, I’m sure you desire change(s) in your life. There’s an adage, to get a different result you are going to have to do something different; which means you are going to have to be radical in your thinking and more so in your actions. Living and producing the same outcome is never healthy to our mental mind or our spirit. We as humans were designed to be physically, emotionally and mentally whole. Therefore to be holistic in our body, mind and spirit we need to be aware that whenever we go through various cycles and or situations we must assess our process and become determined to change any future outcome(s). So many of us don’t understand how we end up where we are and more so are not aware that often true change of results lies within the power of our own hand. We might not be able to change those around us or even how they treat us, but we clearly can decide how we will participate and more so how we will react.
Belinda Esther Oliver, or as she is affectionately called "Bee" or "Queen Bee," is a visionary administrator, who is often asked to sit on community boards to share a fresh perspective on daily administrative problems. She is a fourth-generation "preacher’s kid" who grew up using her talents in many areas of ministry and uses, "Teaching Lessons…Defining Moments™," as a tool to give readers insight into, and clarity about, various situations in their lives from a Godly perspective. An advocate of healthy marriages and relationships, Belinda is completing her B.S. in Psychology to support that goal.
We are POWERFUL. As life-givers we need to get back to our roots. It is we who rocked the cradles of the children we gave birth to and change comes when WE pray! We are WOMBman for we give life not only naturally but also spiritually. I struggle to understand why we view other women as our enemies when we are similar at our core. It doesn’t matter whether we decide to carry a child or choose to not associate with motherhood; we all still have a womb and that alone speaks of kinship in my mind. I have just completed writing, Teaching Lessons Defining Moments “The Prophetic Prayers of the Proverbs 31 Woman” and “The Love Journey Series Volume I.” Both books were published by True Perspective Publishing House on October 18, 2012. The prayer book contains a model of powerful prayers. According to one reviewer it is for all women, whether they are married, single, widowed, divorced or they desire to be married. If you’ve experienced ANY TYPE of loss this book will help change your life! While, The Love Journey series is a mixture of poems and short quips that speaks to loving a person unconditionally. If you are not on a Journey of Unconditional Love it will begin to show you the path.
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