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Today’s Woman In The Now
IN THE NOW
inform | inspire | encourage
“Little did I know when I presented Tawana with her Most Admired Woman framed print in June that she would become my successor,” Cathy Zion.
TURNING A PAGE
The year 2021 has stormed in with its changes, challenges, and cheers. And Today’s Woman has experienced them all. After two months of vetting prospects and interviewing finalists, we have reached an agreement with Tawana Bain to purchase Today’s Woman!
“As an entrepreneur who has given birth to several businesses, I understand the significance of entrusting a new set of hands to take on something that you have invested so significantly in. Suffice that to say, the dedication and ground work you have laid will not go in vain,” she said in her letter of intent to me. “I am prepared and more than equipped to ensure your vision and legacy live on. Moreover, I am confident my skill set, passion and future endeavors in the digital world makes my organization the perfect home for it to blossom further.”
Tawana was our 2020 Most Admired Woman Winner in the Fashion category. She has always dreamed of owning a magazine that empowers women so this was a perfect fit for her. As CEO of TBAIN & CO. Tawana manages business development, market research initiatives, and strategic direction of the firm.
Tawana’s leadership skills have led her enterprise to receive National Recognition and Minority Supplier of the Year for Supplier Excellence by NMSDC, Regional Supplier of the Year by TSMSDC, and the Diversity Excellence Award by One Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce.
In short, she’s a mom, an aunt, a friend, a woman business owner, and a passionate advocate for women. I am excited about the future opportunities that Tawana will present for our followers and advertisers, and I can’t wait for you to get to know her.
DRINK SPECIALS
By Lindsay McDonald Photos by Melissa Donald
Berry Rosemary Margarita
• 2 blackberries
• 1 sprig rosemary • 1.5 oz Modica Cucumber
Aloe Margarita Mix • 1.5 oz 100% agave tequila • 1 tbsp salt mixed with 1 tbsp
Tajin (optional)
Instructions: Rub the rim of a rocks glass with a lime wedge and dip in the Tajin salt. Muddle blackberries and rosemary sprig in a cocktail shaker. Add Modica, tequila, ice, and shake. Strain into the rocks glass and add ice. Garnish with blackberry and rosemary sprig.
Raise a glass to good health this year:
from superfoodinspired cocktails to immune-boosting smoothies, we’ve found some top local choices for great healthy drinks.
See where to find the Modica Cocktail Mixer on page 10.
CHEERS!
Berry Rosemary Margarita
(from page 8)
Modica’s Cocktail Mixers combine superfood ingredients, vitamins, and antioxidants with less sugar for an easy-to-make cocktail or mocktail.
$14, Cucumber Aloe Margarita Superfood Cocktail Mix makes 10 cocktails Modica, drinkmodica.com
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Meal Smoothie
With 200 calories, 24g protein, and 21 vitamins and minerals, this meal replacement smoothie packs a healthy punch and is a great breakfast or lunch substitute.
$7, Broadway Nutrition 502.509.1794
Turmeric Tea
This hot brewed tea offers a zesty blend of turmeric, ginger, citrus, and licorice root that will warm your insides while providing a boost to your immune system.
Matcha Green Superfood Smoothie
This immune-boosting smoothie is rich in polyphenols, which have been linked to heart health, blood sugar regulation, and anti-aging. Tasty and naturally caffeinated, enjoy pre or post workout!
5-pack for $60, shipped LifeBar, thelifebar.com
Berry Good Boosted Tea
Boost your energy, metabolism, and mental focus with this healthy, high energy drink that contains green tea, B-vitamin energy boost, and aloe vera.
$6, Bullitt Blends 502.414.4012
Turmeric Tea
(left, where to find on page 11)
Ginseng Green Iced Tea
(middle)
This light and fruity Chinese sencha is wellblended with dried ginseng root, peach, and citrus. Green tea has many health benefits and is known to improve cognitive function, decrease inflammation, lower cholesterol, and boost your immune system.
Radiant Iced Tea
(right)
Give yourself a healthy glow with skin nourishing herbs including coriander, mint, nettle, ginger, lemongrass, and rooibos. This herbal tea offers a sweet blend of spice and mint and is caffeine-free.
TASTY TEAS
