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“OUR WORLD WAS TURNED TOPSY-TURVY, AND STUDENTS HAVE TO REENGAGE BACK INTO SCHOOL. YMI WILL BE CRITICAL IN SUPPLYING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. —­ BRITTANY RAYBURN

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Local resident Brittany Rayburn is the new executive director of Youth Mentoring Initiative (YMI). Since 2008, the organization has partnered with the Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation to provide a mentoring program that benefits intermediate through high school students. Although this is a new position to Rayburn, she has a 10-year history of serving the area.

someday leading an organization.

“My role as executive director will be both internal and external,” she adds. “I will oversee operations, but I will also be involved in fundraisers, stake holder engagement and raising awareness of the organization. Plus, I will meet with donors and community partners.”

several reasons. Some need emotional support if they are struggling with stress, anxiety or depression. At times school personnel refer students for guidance with peer interaction, behavior, attendance or because of a need for an addition adult in their life.

“During the 2021-22 school year, as we emerge from this pandemic, many kids will need a mentor- more so than ever,” Rayburn YMI was created to offer a mentoring says. “Our world was turned topsy-turvy, program to students by training and and students have to re-engage back into organizing community volunteers. The school. YMI will be critical in supplying goal of the organization is to support to Rayburn has been involved with the Hamilton Southeastern School Corporation mental health needs. well-known Central Indiana Community by providing highly trained mentors that Foundation (CICF) and an affiliate “I am excited to be serving as executive reflect integrity, encouragement and organization, Hamilton County director. YMI benefits from a strong board empathy. YMI invests in local youth by Community Foundation. At CICF, she of directors and staff as well as dedicated making a positive impact on their lives. served as community investment officer. volunteers. We care about every student During the past three years, she was director “We currently work with nine school that needs a mentor. If people have the of development at Hamilton County time, I hope they volunteer. If they don’t buildings at the intermediate through high Community Foundation. She accepted the have the time, we can benefit from financial school level. In 2020 we matched 342 role of YMI executive director this spring. contributions. I am hoping to engage students with 269 mentors,” she says. “We always need mentors, especially males with more community partners and having “I had been aware about YMI through their employees become mentors. It’s a a diverse background, but we welcome my work at CICF and Hamilton County wonderful way to give back.” anyone who has the heart to mentor. All Community Foundation,” Rayburn says. mentors go through background checks and “I was impressed by the organization and extensive training.”

For information on becoming a mentor or when I saw the executive director position to donate, visit YMIOnline.org. You can pop up, my interest was piqued. I’ve always Students who would benefit from having contact YMI by phone at 317-350-6045 or been interested in serving youth and mental a mentor are recommended to YMI for email info@ymionline.org health issues. I also had an interest in TownePost.com / OCTOBER 2021 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 9

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anasa Nagraj never expected her love of do-it-yourself projects to lead to a full-time business.

“I’ve been doing DIY stuff for a long time,” Nagraj says. “My friends all said I should teach other people how to do projects, but I didn’t necessarily know how to operate a business.”

Nagraj obtained a license with Hammer and Stain Inc. to open Hammer and Stain Central Indiana in Fishers, in December of 2019. Nagraj is a Fishers resident and felt Hammer and Stain is precisely the kind of entertainment missing in the area.

“I live in Fishers, and I wanted to open my business in Fishers,” Nagraj says. “I felt it was significant for the residents in the area to have different varieties of ways to create.”

Clients book private parties to create one specific item, chosen from a project list.

Each person then customizes their piece of decor.

“We offer projects creating personalized wood planks, pillows, doormats, pallet signs, farmhouse trays, home shutters, noodle boards, oversized porch planks, centerpiece boxes, beer and wine chillers, and so many other things,” Nagraj says.

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materials, tools and step-by-step instruction,” Nagraj says. “A lot of people think they need to have artistic ability to do this, but anyone can do it, no matter their level of expertise.”

Most adult projects range in price from $35 to $85.

“Most parties range from an hour and a half to three hours,” Nagraj says. “It just depends on the group and the project they choose.”

Hammer and Stain Central Indiana also offers public workshops for those who don’t want to host a private party.

“We offer many workshops each month,” Nagraj says. “Each one is a different theme or a different project. It’s great for people who don’t want to host a whole party.”

Nagraj had to close the studio during the shutdown of 2020. She had to learn how to keep her business running while not having bodies in the studio.

“I came up with the idea for the Hammer at Home take-home kits,” Nagraj says. “Customers can order everything online and then do curbside pickup. Each kit is completely customizable. That includes an unfinished wood plank, paint colors and stain colors. We include all the items and instructions they need to complete the project at home. Now that the studio is open again, we do still offer the kits for those who feel more comfortable not being in the studio.”

It’s vital for Nagraj to give back to the community by hosting fundraisers.

“We host these fundraising events as a way to help the Fishers community,” Nagraj says. “I live here, so it’s important to me to offer them. Hammer and Stain Central Indiana will donate proceeds directly to the organization at the end of the event. We give $10 for every project and 15% of all retail sales during the event.”

Hammer and Stain Central Indiana is located at 11508 Lantern Road in Fishers. For more information, call 317-558-9737 or visit hammerandstainci.com.

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Adrienne Evans, Director of Marketing + Client Experience

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Many working women struggle to find a work-life balance. In 2016 Briana Dunkin founded Parallel Design Group (PDG) to achieve a symbiosis between her family and her career.

“When Briana was pregnant with her first daughter, she felt she had to choose between having a family and having a career,” says Adrienne Evans, director of marketing and client experience. “For the time being at her last place of employment, she pumped the brakes and focused inward towards her family. After her second daughter was born, she had the opportunity to work with a previous client on a one-off project.

That continued to lead to more projects and more clients. She built Parallel Design Group after working on those projects.”

Dunkin’s focus was creating a family-centric business.

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“She built the business with the intent of putting family first,” Evans says. “In her previous role, she felt she had to choose between having a family or a business.

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employees are female. I think what attracts them to PDG is serving with integrity and the culture that has been created.”

The PDG staff creates beautiful interior designs for businesses and residential properties.

“We were primarily doing commercial spaces up until COVID,” Evans says. “Then several of our previous commercial clients contacted us needing help with creating solutions for their home. They had the whole family including their kids working from home.”

PDG’s local projects include Sangiovese Ristorante, Sangrita Grill + Cantina, Flexware Innovation, Hub & Spoke, INCOG BioPharma Services, Engel and Völkers, and more.

“The Sangrita at Fishers District is a second location, and one of the owners, Tarek Mercho, knew the clientele would be different from the Broad Ripple location,” Evans says. “We wanted to put a spin on the first restaurant. We wanted to bring the authenticity of the Spanish and Mexican flavors and vibes, while also elevating it for a more elegant feel.”

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“ OUR NAME ALLUDES TO THE FACT THAT WE WORK IN PARALLEL WITH OUR CLIENTS. WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN WORKING ALONGSIDE OUR CLIENTS. WE LISTEN TO THEIR NEEDS, HOW THEIR BUSINESS IS STRUCTURED, AND THE THINGS THEY NEED TO CREATE A THRIVING CULTURE AND BUSINESS.” — ADRIENNE EVANS

Chris Evans. The new site opened in 2020, and is 3,700 square feet with an elevated Italian vibe. The design concept includes a hand-painted private dining room, a custom wall graphic and matte black walls.

Engel & Völkers is a luxury real estate firm with a national presence. The Fishers location is 2,700 square feet and was designed with local luxury in mind.

“With their national presence, they also had a template or footprint we needed to follow,” Evans says. “They gave us the liberty to play around with it and make it unique to Fishers.”

Flexware Innovation quickly outgrew its first 10,000-square-foot space, and utilized PDG to create a vast, 29,800-square-foot space for its growing staff.

updates, and when they can expect things from us. It keeps us on track and sets us apart from our other competitors. After a client has signed their contract, then we assign a team of designers. We will have two to three designers for a project, and one will run point. It’s a team approach so we can get everything done as quickly as possible for the client.”

Evans credits PDG’s uniqueness in the interior design industry to an owner who isn’t afraid to think differently.

“She’s pushed the boundaries on this company,” Evans says. “Briana and our team at large aren’t afraid to push our clients in a healthy way. We listen to our clients, but when people come to us for interior design services, we expect and appreciate when they take our advice and our challenges for their project.”

The inspiration for the company name is based on how closely the staff at PDG works Projects can take anywhere from two weeks with clients. to two and a half years, based on the size of the project.

“Our name alludes to the fact that we work in parallel with our clients,” Evans says.

“We’ve done small-space planning that “We take great pride in working alongside only takes two weeks, and we’ve done our clients. We listen to their needs, how headquarters for a business that takes two their business is structured, and the things and a half years,” Evans says. they need to create a thriving culture and business. It’s about working in parallel with Parallel Design Group is located at 8940 one another from start to finish.”

River Crossing Boulevard, Suite 150 in Indianapolis. For more information, call The design process for clients includes a 317-721-4399 or visit paralleldg.com.and a team approach. half years,” Evans says.

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Losing a loved one is an unfortunate part of life. Some people claim to feel their loved ones communicating with them even after they’ve died. A new, all-female show called “Paranormal X Road” aims to help bring peace to alleged paranormal experiences.

Kitsie Duncan and KJ McGlinn co-host “Paranormal X Road.” Duncan is an author, writer, producer, director and paranormal researcher. McGlinn is a local radio personality who uses her voice to help the local community. Tiffany Rice, a spirit medium, rounds out the cast.

“In the first episode, I had some things happening in my home,” McGlinn says.

“I was pretty sure it was my grandmother coming through. I don’t want to give too much away, but it ended up being way more than just my grandmother communicating with me.”

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me, and that was important for this show.”

The duo funded the show through a Kickstarter campaign, meeting their goal in just three days.

“The beauty about Kickstarter is the person who gave $5 has the same effect as the person who donated $500,” McGlinn says.

“It’s all or nothing, which is terrifying. If you don’t hit your goal, you get nothing.”

Duncan’s vision for the show is to help as many people as she can and provide a sense of comfort.

“I got into this because I was missing my dad,” Duncan says. “Bringing these people peace has been magical. I want to help people all over the world.”

Duncan and McGlinn are hopeful for a second season, to bring even more paranormal stories.

“Right now we’re just enjoying the show airing,” Duncan says. “We’re really hopeful we can create a second season with an even bigger budget so we can help even more people.”

“First and foremost - girl power,” Duncan says. “I believe females, in general, are a little more empathetic. I feel like the female energy helps the spirits communicate.

Paranormal shows are all over television.

I feel like it’s time for an all-female team.

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meaningful it is to them.”

McGlinn, an Indianapolis resident, felt compelled to put the normal in the paranormal, as she says.

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While Season 1 is almost done filming, KJ & Kitsie continue to be available to assist homeowners experiencing the paranormal or just hoping to make a connection with a loved one who’s passed. A contact form is available through their website.

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JCSEP DESIGNS Reatha Bigby

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JI-EUN LEE MUSIC ACADEMY Ji-Eun Lee

317-576-5562 jieun@fishersmusic.com Ji-Eun Lee Music Academy providers private and group music lessons to all ages from beginner to advanced musicians, youth theater, youth choir, and related music and theatrical arts education programs.

317-842-6807 Kellie@WeInsureIndy.com As a wife, mother, business owner and community advocate it is my mission to make sure that individuals and families are financially educated and protected. We provide insurance covering your life, disability, business, auto, home and so much more.

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MATHIAS COUNSELING AND CONSULTING Carlabeth Mathias

317-586-2141 cemathias@mathiascounseling.com Carlabeth Mathias, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, provides therapy for children/teens. Compassionate and experienced, she served as an elementary/middle school counselor LIVING IN THE for many years prior to private MOMENT EVENTS practice. Specializing in anxiety, Brandy Ferguson depression, ADHD and other life 317-406-7755 challenges, Carlabeth also offers info@livinginthemomentevents.com parent and educator workshops, such as QPR/suicide prevention.

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LORI CARDWELL PHOTOGRAPHY Lori Cardwell

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services to students in grades 1-12. Our formula for teaching kids math, the Mathnasium Method has transformed the way kids learn math for over a decade across 1,000+ centers worldwide.

MERAKI DANCE COMPANY Karome Walker

463-209-3132 merakidanceindy@gmail.com Meraki Dance Company has a new youth dance program in the Lawrence area. Now enrolling ages 2-18 in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tumbling and more.

In addition to classes, Meraki offers recitals, community performances and competition opportunities!

MOTHERING FREELY Casey VanPutten

317-690-5543 info@motheringfreely.com I empower moms and their kiddos with the life changing tool of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) Tapping to move them from feeling anxious and overwhelmed, to CALM and IN CONTROL!

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES MOVABLE FEAST

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317-577-9901 movablefeast1@att.net Local Cafe & Market. Dine In Take Away. Take & Bake Meals, Rubs, Marinades, Meal Kits & More. “Building Community Through Food Since 1997”

317-670-3228 reflexindy@gmail.com Guiding the body into its natural state of being (homeostasis) through Reflexology, and changing the world one foot at a time!

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NAET CENTER Karen Marshall

317-844-4477 ksmarshallnaet@msn.com Say Goodbye to Allergies. An allergy is an unusual sensitivity to a substance. NAET is an innovative solution for eliminating allergies that is completely natural, painless, and non-invasive. It can be used on anyone from newborns to elderly. We are located downtown Fishers.

ONCE UPON A PARTY Shauna Williams

317-597-0250 onceuponapartyindy@yahoo.com Celebrating 10 years in 2021 with our new location inside Adrenaline Fishers! Face Painting, balloon twisting, glitter tattoos, balloon decor and gift shop! Free service as our gift on your birthday!

PARALLEL DESIGN GROUP Adrienne Evans

317-362-9371 adrienne@paralleldg.com We are Women-Owned Business based in Indianapolis with a focus on Commercial & Residential Interior Design. Our team works in PARALLEL with you to create purposeful + beautiful spaces. Visit us at paralleldg.com or on Instagram @parallel_dg to view some of our recent projects in the Indianapolis area and beyond!

REDELMAN LAW LLC Jonelle Redelman

317-550-5709 jonelle@redelmanlaw.com We help individuals get Social Security Disability and SSI benefits.

We work with individuals at any step in the process from initial application to United States District Court.

RESTORE SKIN THERAPY Breena Yates

317-735-1161 receptionrestoreskin@gmail.com Holistic minded wellness studio.

Offering facial services, massage therapy, salt room halotherapy, and paramedical skincare products.

Our customizable services offer a comprehensive approach to help you achieve your most radian skin, healthy body and distressed mind.

ROI SEARCH GROUP Stacey McCreery

317-588-8138 stacey@roisearchgroup.com ROI Search Group is a womenowned business in Fishers, IN and is a recruitment and executive search firm that also offers contract services, while also providing outplacement and career transition services and training with an emphasis in healthcare and life sciences.

We are a cage-free dog grooming salon in Fishers, IN! We have 3 experienced dog groomers who would love to get your dog ready for their next rock concert. (Or trip to the bark park.)

SECOND ACT SWEETS Ellie Crawford Cooke

317-753-1912 info@secondactco.com Second Act Sweets offers baked goods such as cookies, muffins, and more for delivery around Fishers, Hamilton County, and Indianapolis.

SEWFUL CHERYL Cheryl Lo

sewfulcheryl@gmail.com Handmade sewn & textile goods, custom orders, mending, slow fashion, classes & workshops for individuals/ groups of all ages. Bringing your creations to life as well as breathing new life into cherished items.

SIGN GYPSIES FISHERS Andrea Weckbaugh

317-225-1061 signgypsiefishers@gmail.com Sign Gypsies Fishers works with you to create a custom yard greeting that’s as special as your guest of honor! In fact, we do the work for you, both setting up and retrieving your installation...those magic moments are closer than you think!

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ROMAN & LEO Angela Castelli

317-922-5758 contact@romanandleo.com Roman & Leo is the only all-boys boutique in the Midwest, located in the heart of Fishers. Our shop features trendy and modern styles and gift for boys from newborns up to age 7/8! www.romanandleo.com

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SMITH FAMILY REALTY Paula Smith

317-690-2524 paula@smithfamilyrealtyindy.com Smith Family Realty is a small, woman owned business with homegrown, central Indiana Realtors who will provide personal, professional and authentic service throughout your home buying and/or selling experience that is easy, comfortable and ultimately enjoyable.

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES STUDIO 309 ART STUDIO

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317-362-4536 sheristudio309@gmail.com Studio 309 Art Studio is a unique art venue in downtown Fortville.

For about 10 years we have been specializing in art parties and art classes. We host Girls Night Out art events, kids birthday parties, team building events and kids after school classes.

317-457-8715 terriwall1958@gmail.com Polished and professional Personal Assistant and Estate Manager for busy families. Allow me to proactively and efficiently take care of the tasks you don’t want to use your bandwidth for so you’ll have more time to spend on what you’re passionate about.

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317-288-8741 info@thebalmoralhouse.com The Balmoral House provides an elegant space for any celebration in Fishers. With a variety of spaces throughout the house and grounds, our team can work with you to design a plan to meet your event needs. The Cottage, a casual-chic event space, is perfect for smaller groups.

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THE HOT ROOM Hye Jin Kalgaonkar

TANGLED UP SALON 317-439-8131 tangledupindy@yahoo.com We are a booth rent hair salon that recently built a new location in downtown Fishers! The salon has 19 rentable spaces and offers both Hair and Massage services. The space is custom designed and built to give the stylists and clients privacy as well as an open floor plan for a traditional salon atmosphere. There are 4 private suites, and the remaining stations are sectioned off by steel and glass partitions. Come check us out!

THE COACHING COLLABORATIVE

coachingcollaborativeindy@gmail.com We are a functional medicine, macros-focused weight loss team.

We focus first on healing metabolism for sustainable fat loss. Clients recieve a functional medicine evaluation with Nurse Practitioner Kate Marciniec and personalized macronutrient coaching weekly with Certified Nutrition Coach and Personal Trainer Hollie Nicholson. Learn more at www. thecoachingcollaborative.net

317-225-1301 vanessa@studiofitnez.com Studio Fit’nez is an exclusive private personal training studio in the heart of Fishers. Our personal trainers each have their own style and expertise, definitely not cookie cut. The studio is not a gym; we offer no memberships and do not believe in contracts and we operate by appointment only. We know that if you love it, you’ll stick with it. Our goal is to make your fitness experience one that you can live the rest of your life with, and to support you along the way.

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THE ACADEMY VOLLEYBALL CLUB Emily Hawthorne

317-545-3880 emily@theacademyvolleyball.com We started Academy Volleyball Club to provide athletes quality instruction and competitive teams, in a positive and healthy environment.

We offer camps, clinics, lessons, leagues and club teams for girls and boys ages 4 - 18, at a variety of levels. Call us today to join The Academy Family!

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317-999-8375 erin@thehotroom.com Life is too short to be stressed, out of shape, and uninspired. At The Hot Room, we’ve curated the most effective hot yoga and hot pilates classes so that you can experience massive physical and mental transformations quickly and jumpstart your most powerful life.

THE INDY REAL ESTATE AGENTS Kristen Rozzi

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kristen@theindyrealestateagents.com Local real estate team providing 5 star service to both home buyers and home sellers.

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES THE SIMPLE LIFE, ORGANIZING + STYLING Rachel Whiteaker

317-464-7322 info@thesimplelife.org Hi!! We are The Simple Life Indy, a team of Professional Organizers and Home Stylists who help others simplify their homes and day to day lives so they can do more of what they love. We teach systems and processes, creating functional, simplified, and beautiful spaces that our clients can maintain and enjoy!

THE SPANISH ADVANTAGE CLUB Elizabeth Isonhood

317-656-1757 info@thespanishadvantageclub. com T.S.A.C. is a dual-language learning center. We offer preschool, kindergarten, afterschool care, and language/academic tutoring.

Equipped with a 2-acre recreational facility, teachers who are native Spanish speakers, and a structured learning environment, T.S.A.C. is here to ensure your child gets the most out of their academic development.

THE STARTUP LADIES Kristen Cooper

317-645-6494 info@thestartupladies.org The Startup Ladies is a membership organization helping startups go from idea > market > growth. We also teach individuals how to invest in startups then connect them to investor-ready founders. All genders welcome! Learn more at TheStartupLadies.org

THREADED BLUE BOUTIQUE Lexie Wheeler

317-937-2333 lexie@threadedblue.com Threaded Blue is a women’s online fashion boutique based out of Fishers,Indiana. Helping women feel confident while looking fashion forward. Offering clothing, shoes and accessories.

TIKI TAN FISHERS Joanna Lipinski

317-288-5334 tikitanfishers@yahoo.com Family owned tanning salon. We love to make you feel like family each and every visit. We are here for all your tanning needs between spray tan, UV tan, or red light therapy!

TRAVEL BY ADVISOR Amy Osborne

317-563-5166 amy.osborne@cruiseplanners.com Travel By Advisor is a womanowned, independent agent of Cruise Planners, selling land and cruise travel. Owner Amy Osborne is a certified Hawaiian Destination Specialist. Travel is truly her passion!

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TWIGS & TEA Debbie Cook

317-288-4329 twigsntea@gmail.com Twigs & Tea is a locally owned gift shop and tea room that has been in Fishers for 25 years. Shop unique gifts, women’s clothing and accessories, and home accents today, or stop in for lunch or afternoon tea at our restaurant that will be opening soon.

UNPLUG SOY CANDLES Jennifer Sturgill

317-505-9000 info@unplugsoycandles.com Unplug Soy Candles is a local candle and gift shop located in Fishers, IN! We pour all of our soy wax candles in-house using only the best ingredients. Want to learn to make your own? Join us for Open Pouring Hours! Shop online at unplugsoycandles.com!

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WHITEBOARD LEARNING Denise Praul

317-989-2222 whiteboardlearning@aol.com We help business owners stop worrying and wondering where their next new client is coming from. We do that by helping them create a customized Referral Roadmap that will fill their sales pipeline full of Referrals that are ready to buy from them.

WRIGHT’S GYMNASTICS & NINJAZONE Casey Wright

317-888-4805 support@wrightsgyms.com Wright’s is more than just a gym... around here, walls are made to scale! Our success is not defined by titles, trophy cases, or medals. Here, success is a mindset. A willingness to try, to believe in yourself, to commit to your goals, and to celebrate the journey. Join us!

YOO DIRECT HEALTH Alexis Yoo

317-869-6299 yoodirecthealth@gmail.com Yoo Direct Health is a one-of-a-kind private health care practice mixing functional medicine, aesthetics and antiaging medicine located in Noblesville, Indiana. We focus on treating the whole patient by finding their root causes and restoring them back to good health and vitality.

Alexis Yoo is double board-certified Nurse Practitioner in Pediatrics and Family practice. She certified in functional Medicine, peptide therapy and is a fellow of the Aesthetic AntiAging Fellowship.

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The Hot Room can help clients de-stress while also working out.

“We passionately believe that life is too short to be stressed out, out of shape and uninspired in your life,” says Hye Jin Kalgaonkar, owner. “We curated very powerful hot yoga and pilates classes so people can see massive physical and mental transformations quickly - also, most importantly, jumpstart a more powerful life.”

The yoga and pilates classes are held in a room heated at 100 to 105 degrees.

“I always compare it to glass blowing,” Kalgaonkar says. “They heat the glass and create the glass shapes. We’re heating the “The room is heated but there is also body with this external heat, and then as moisture in the heat,” Kalgaonkar says. “It a result we can create the shapes of the creates a very therapeutic environment. positions and poses much easier.”

The heat and humidity allow individuals to warm up their muscles and lubricate The Yin Yoga class works the body’s their joints so that they can move with connective tissues. more ease.”

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you open up the fascia. When you open up that tissue it’s extremely therapeutic.”

For clients who want a more intense workout, The Hot Room offers an Inferno Hot Pilates class.

“This is one of our most popular classes,” Kalgaonkar says. “It’s a high-intensity interval training class. It gets your heart rate up while still being low impact. You get a great caloric burn and a cardiovascular challenge, but it’s easier on the joints.

There’s no running or jumping, and it is tremendously challenging.”

and explained their concept, we quickly identified this was an experience we wanted to be a part of,” Kalgaonkar says. “We loved the mix of commercial development and residential living.”

says. “It’s full of items you’d need for yoga, but it’s also developed into athleisure wear.

We do have shoppers that, for whatever reason, may not be coming for classes but do come in just to shop.”

The studio was designed with foot traffic in mind.

The Fishers community has welcomed The Hot Room with open arms.

“The outside is all glass so you can see inside,” Kalgaonkar says. “It’s a gorgeous, state-of-the-art studio. It’s breathtaking.

We put in a garage door on the outside. On beautiful days we can open up the garage door.”

“The response has been overwhelming,” Kalgaonkar says. “We have a strong loyal community with our other locations, and people were excited about a location coming to Fishers.”

Kalgaonkar owns four other Hot Room locations throughout Indiana and Illinois.

The studio even has a boutique that sells athleisure wear.

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The Hot Room is located at 11591 Yard Street, Suite 520 in Fishers. For more information, call 317-999-8375 or visit thehotroom.com/fishers.

Where You Get Treated Matters Comprehensive Services For over 70 years, Central Indiana Orthopedics has been delivering expert, personalized care to residents of Anderson, Fishers, Marion, Muncie, Indianapolis and surrounding areas. We’re excited to offer the Fishers community expanded services to better meet their orthopedic needs in one patient-centered location.

In addition to general & specialty orthopedic care, we offer the following services at our Fishers Orthopedic Care Center: • Walk-In Clinic for sudden injuries (no appointment needed) • Imaging (X-ray & MRI)

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Patient-Centered Care Because Central Indiana Orthopedics is physician-owned and physician-managed, the doctors are able to make their own local, hands-on decisions about caring for their patients rather than having care dictated by a corporation.

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LAKE MEADOWS ASSISTED LIVING providing education to their members, socialization, a safe haven to talk with people who speak the same language and being a resource to partners and members alike,” Harris says. “Fishers has the largest deaf population in the Central Indiana region. Lake Meadows is the place that is able to help take care of the deaf community. Staff is taking the initiative to learn Sign Language, offer activities plus provide a loving environment for the deaf community. That is why I chose Lake Meadows for my family.”

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When the time came for Amy Harris to look for an assisted living facility for her deaf clients in the Fishers area, she had important specifications that needed to be met. As a child of deaf adults, she grew up within the deaf community. When her parents got older, she joined the health care world in order to understand the processes involved with admissions, rehabilitation, long-term care and assisted living. She realized that working with deaf seniors was her passion and became employed by Archibald Memorial Home, an organization whose mission is to assist deaf and hard of hearing seniors.

“The things that are key for Archibald are

The Archibald group is currently providing Lake Meadows with a facilitator for deaf activities, Peggy Dickover. Dickover has the ability to communicate with the deaf residents no matter where they are in their senior journey. With her help, Lake Meadows is looking forward to helping the deaf program grow at the facility.

Lake Meadows has a beautiful campus and offers an affordable option for seniors who have low to moderate income levels.

Their mission is to provide residents with supportive care and healthy choices in order to maintain and enhance general wellness.

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grateful for the deaf volunteers that come here on a weekly basis and Amy Harris for all she does to assist the deaf community here,” says Heather L. Kirk, Lake Meadows Assisted Living Marketing Director. “Working at Lake Meadows and assisting the deaf population and their families is a piece of health care that I enjoy learning about while enriching their lives on a daily basis.”

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the flowers were coming from Ecuador and were two weeks old. They were full of chemicals and wrapped in gobs of plastic. That just didn’t feel good to me.”

ishers resident Mackenzie Baker-Robinson felt a calling to make a change in her career in 2020. Baker-Robinson was a teacher but wanted a more flexible job that allowed her to express her creativity.

Baker-Robinson’s parents own 80 acres of land just north of 106th Street and Allisonville Road.

“I quit teaching last fall and ended up working at a local florist shop,” Baker-Robinson says. “Working in the shop was really fun, and it got me thinking about the whole idea of starting a local flower farm.”

“We started playing around with the idea of opening a flower farm,” Baker-Robinson says. “Fishers doesn’t have one, which is crazy to me because Fishers has grown so much. I thought it would be awesome for our community to have. My parents said I could use a portion of their land to start Fishers Flower Farm. Back in January we started with thousands of seeds in a sunroom, which we use as a greenhouse. That’s where the process starts. Once they get big enough and the weather is warm enough, we can plant them out on the farm. It takes about 50 to 60 days to bloom flowers.”

While working at the florist, Baker-Robinson noticed the flowers were coming from Ecuador, and were often filled with chemicals to keep them alive longer.

“I used to work at a shop called Global Gifts,” BakerRobinson says. “Fair trade is everything made sustainably and handmade, so you know exactly who is making it.

There is no slave labor. Global Gifts is a nonprofit, and all the proceeds go directly to the artisans. I already had that mindset of being mindful about where the things you buy originate. I really loved the creative part of working as a florist and making the customers happy, but I was noticing

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that was lovely year-round like California,” Baker-Robinson says. “For us here in Indiana, we just grow them in the heat of summer.”

Fishers Flower Farm participates in the Fishers Farmers Market each Saturday.

“The farmers market has been really awesome,” Baker-Robinson says. “I was excited they chose us to participate in the first place because I didn’t know if they already had enough flower vendors.

Obviously it’s our first year in business too, but it has become one of my favorite things.

We work until midnight Friday, because we have to cut the flowers when it’s cool enough out. It’s kind of last-minute to make sure they’re as fresh as possible. Then we arrange them and then let them condition in the fridge overnight. Then they’re taken to the market on Saturday.”

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mother, Kayti.

“My mom and I are very close,” BakerRobinson says. “Before we started working together, we saw each other every day.

Obviously now we do too. We’re often on the same wavelength. We’re both very creative, go-with-the-flow and spontaneous.

She’s really good at arranging the flowers, and I’m really good at researching. She has a day job so this is a lot for her, but it’s been awesome to work together.”

Fishers Flower Farm offers a monthly flower subscription in addition to bouquets for those who love fresh blooms.

“You can subscribe for a month of your choosing, and each week of that month you get fresh flowers delivered to your doorstep,” Baker-Robinson says. “We cut them either the morning of, or the night before, so they’re super fresh. Then we arrange them and deliver them to your door. It’s all

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Baker-Robinson looks at her first year as a learning year for the business, and has big plans for the future.

“In the future I would love to get my own land separate from their home,” BakerRobinson says of her parents’ property.

“Obviously more land means more flowers.

I would love to be able to host events on the property. I would love to have professional photographers use the flower farm to take photos of their clients too.”

Fishers Flower Farm offers floral arrangements, bouquet bar workshops, wreath workshops, wreath and flower delivery, and more. For more information, visit fishersflowerfarm.com.

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Dr. Kim Harper has always been interested in health care even as a young child, especially pediatrics. In high school, she suffered a sports injury and went to see a chiropractor for relief. That trip opened her eyes to natural health care and a career in chiropractic.

“The doctor started talking to me about chiropractic care and natural health care,” Harper says. “I had always been interested in health care, especially with children. I had thought about becoming a pediatrician, but after talking with him, I thought chiropractic care sounded like a great avenue to work with kids, just in a different way. I immediately made that my career path as a freshman.”

Harper did her pre-med education at the University of Iowa and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1993. She opened Family Care Chiropractic in Fishers in 1995.

“I have patients that range in age from one day old to 99 years old,” Harper says. “The birth process is so strenuous for mothers and babies. Many times the mother will bring the baby in right after birth to have their spine and nervous systems checked. We work with people of all ages utilizing chiropractic care which removes interference to the nervous system. By helping the nervous system work as well as it possibly can, it allows the rest of the body to function properly.”

In addition to chiropractic care, Harper focuses on total body health.

“We do lifestyle coaching where we’re

teaching people about exercise, nutrition, stress reduction and better ways to sleep,” Harper says. “We encourage families to make healthy choices for themselves. We offer some physical therapy modalities, muscle rehab, and massage therapy to go along with chiropractic care. ” The practice employs an all-female staff whose camaraderie keeps their working relationship successful. They will also be welcoming a new doctor to the practice, Dr Kaytlynn Toering will be joining the team at the beginning of October.

“We are a very close team,” Harper says.

“We do things together outside the office as well. We support each other, which I believe is important in a female-owned business.

I know I could call any one of my staff on any given day, and if I had a problem, they would be there to help me and vice versa. It’s important to us to have that support system.”

Being an entrepreneur, mom and wife is a juggling act for Harper.

“When my kids were younger, there were some days I would have to bring them into the office with me,” Harper says. “It’s a bit easier now, but I still have to balance patient care with the business side of things.”

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want them to know they have a choice in terms of their health care.”

Her biggest passion is starting children on a healthy path early on in life.

Harper is an active member of her church, and advocates for clean water in Africa in her spare time.

“This past year, our world has been so upside down,” Harper says. “I want to teach kids to make good choices for themselves not only in health care, but also in stress reduction. I want this to be a place of refuge for them. I

“I work with an organization called Water is Life,” Harper says. “This project spoke to me because water is our most basic need. I work to raise money and awareness around clean water wells in Africa.”

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TEACHING A TRADE TABBY TREE WEAVER OFFERS UNIQUE WEAVING CLASSES IN FISHERS

Sandi Lemons, Owner

wants to change that.

“Weaving is really for everyone and there’s A rug, a dog collar, a camera strap and a towel a kind of weaving that any person can do,” all have one thing in common — they’re Lemons says. “It’s for all ages, all genders.” woven. This technique makes the fabrics

we wear and the upholstery of our home Lemons brought Tabby Tree Weaver down goods. Yet, few take on this intimidating craft. to Fishers from Cicero to make it more Owner of Tabby Tree Weaver, Sandi Lemons, accessible. She says it’s the only weaving Writer / Annelise Hanshaw Photographer / Brian Brosmer

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shop in the area, and it’s frequented by a community of weavers. Some drive from as far as Fort Wayne to purchase fibers and attend classes.

Former owner Linda Adamson knows all the names of the regular customers. Lemons was once one of the weavers attending classes and learning from Adamson. Now, she is the teacher.

Lemons bought Tabby Tree Weaver from Adamson in 2019 but continued to seek advice from Adamson as a temporary instructor. It made the transition much smoother for Lemons.

Lemons loves being located in Fishers.

“This is a great time to be in Fishers.

It’s really dynamic and cutting-edge advancements are being brought in with a focus on the arts and technology,” Lemons says. “That’s the kind of community I really enjoy being involved in.”

It’s also just a five-minute drive from home to the store. Not every part of the business is so quick, however. Sometimes it can take up to 10 hours to set up her largest looms—a task she does for some of her one-day classes.

Tabby Tree Weaver offers classes for beginners to advanced weavers. Classes can last up to three all-day sessions, like the towel workshop that creates six towels per person.

For Lemons, this is a dream profession. She grew up learning to crochet and playing with textiles. At one point, she imagined opening a yarn shop.

“It was just when I left my full-time job that I had time to really weave,” Lemons says.

“I love textiles — it’s something that has always attracted me.”

Lemons hopes to attract young weavers with new classes. She wants to create a bracelet class or bring more into a class where they make bands for camera straps, belts or dog collars.

Lemons wants people to pop in and check

out the looms, just to look. Then, maybe they’ll return to learn how to make a rug, dog collar, camera strap, towel or more.

Tabby Tree Weaver is located at 9832 N by NE Blvd in Fishers. It’s open Wednesday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. It’s closed Sunday – Tuesday. The price of classes varies but are usually around $100 - $250. For more information, visit the shop online at tabbytreeweaver.com.

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ALL ABOUT FALL

FISHERS AGRIPARK BRINGS BACK FALL FESTIVAL

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On Saturday, October 16, Fishers AgriPark will again host its Fall Festival. Unlike last year, preregistration is not required, and patrons can attend the event any time during the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Admission for the day full of activities is free.

Information about the festival including a schedule and map will be available at a check-in tent. The park, which spans more than 30 acres, will have a pumpkin giveaway on one side and food trucks on the other. In between, attendees can enjoy inflatables, a corn maze, music and games. Around 1,000 people attended the 2020 festival, and at least that many are expected this year.

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The purpose of the festival is to showcase the park’s goal of educating and inspiring people of all ages to learn about our agricultural roots, as well as current farming practices. Visitors can tour the wildflower garden and view native Indiana plants.

Children can enjoy the nature play area that was developed in a partnership with Reynolds Farm Equipment, and play in the mud kitchen, which is a discovery area with little sinks and running water.

can pick vegetables for free. The produce giveaway ended in September, but four acres of pumpkins and gourds are ready for the mid-October festival. There is also a five-acre tree nursery, which will be used to supply trees to other Fishers parks in the future.

“This year we sold 50 farm shares,” says Trevor Wildey, operations manager. “It is similar to a community-supported agriculture program. From the beginning The AgriPark is open from May until the of June to the end of August, participants end of October, and features six acres of picked up a box with 10 to 15 pounds of vegetable fields. More than five acres of corn vegetables in it each week. We also began and sunflowers were planted in six staggered a partnership with Hamilton Southeastern periods, in order for the resulting crops to Schools this year. Second-graders came be available throughout the growing season. out to the farm to learn about how food is Visitors to the park receive a box and grown and animals are raised. Next year TownePost.com / OCTOBER 2021 / FISHERS MAGAZINE / 41

Trevor Wildey, Operations Manager

we plan to have 1,600 students participate.

We also offer educational programming for adults and older students with developmental disabilities.”

to time. These activities will be announced on social media through the park’s Facebook and Instagram pages. A list of the park’s activities can also be found on the Fishers Parks website.

The park closes to the community on October 31. However, the facility has a heated barn, and pop-up events like flowerarranging classes will still be held from time

“Even after the park is closed for the season, there are things to be done,” Wildey says. “A lot of planning and prep goes on,

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Fishers AgriPark is open Tue. and Wed. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thu. through Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It is located at 11171 Florida Road.

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amily knows your child best, and can provide the best care for your child. That’s how the team at The Tot Spot Early Education Academy in Fishers sees its mission.

The Tot Spot was founded in 2007 when Alisha Ramsey couldn’t find the type of care she wanted for her daughter.

“Parents tell us that what sets The Tot Spot apart from other childcare facilities is the sense of family you feel when you walk in the door,” Ramsey says. “Our whole thing is that we’re a family and we love partnering with our families, to not only enrich the education of our children, but their hearts as well.”

“We started out as a home day care because I wanted to be with my daughter,” Ramsey says. “I pretty much made up my curriculum, and initially started with only the children of teachers.”

As a former seventh-grade math teacher, Ramsey saw firsthand how traditional learning drained the passion out of most children.

This is why she started to incorporate as much fun as she could into learning, so her educational approach isn’t like a typical classroom setting.

Now, after receiving national accreditation and caring for many Fishers families, a second location is planned to be open in 2022 to care for and educate more children.

“Hence our tagline, ‘Where fun and education meet,’” she says.

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The Tot Spot focuses on education through play, but it’s an individualized focus. For example, Ramsey says that while playing with blocks, teachers try to incorporate other skills such as math and science. Snack time can include a lesson on fractions, or addition and subtraction. Outside play time can see broken sticks turned into math lessons as well.

“We do a lot of natural teaching within the environment, so by the time they’re in school they easily get the concept,” Ramsey says.

“Because of that, our kids are more advanced by the time they head to school.”

The passion for education is equaled by the passion Ramsey has for serving her community through her facility.

“I love the fact that we make a difference in not only our children’s

lives, but in our parents’ lives,” Ramsey says.

Open communication and flexibility allows parents to check in on their children throughout the day, thanks to technology. Phone applications allow for instant messages between teachers and parents, and the ability to live-stream the classroom gives them peace of mind.

Newborns to 5-year-olds are welcome at the original Tot Spot location, while the new location will allow for after-school care for school-aged children up to age 12.

To find out more information on The Tot Spot, schedule a visit at 11540 Fishers Drive in Fishers, call 317-849-3235, or visit ilovethetotspot.com.

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“We’re an instructor-led party with paint, canvas or wood board and a beverage,” says Kerry Sawyer, owner of the Carmel location. “We have studio painting classes that are open to the public that includes family classes, blacklight, trivia nights, ladies and date nights, as well as offering private parties, team-building events, virtual classes, take-home kits, and off-site events. Guests, after reserving online, come in, have a glass

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“Our private parties are a great way to celebrate birthdays, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, anniversaries, company parties or team-building events,” Sawyer says. “They get to choose their painting from our art gallery of more than 11,000 paintings. Then our instructor guides them step-by-step through the entire process.”

“Once a month, my studio hosts a painting event that raises funds for local nonprofit organizations,” Sawyer says. “It’s a fun and creative way to give back and support the causes I love.”

Sawyer knows from experience that teambuilding events are a great way to improve company culture and engage with them outside of work. Prior to purchasing Painting with a Twist, Sawyer was one of the studio’s best clients. Sawyer owned 45 haircut locations and would host her Team Appreciation Events at the studio. She not only brought her team to the studio, but her children, family, cheer moms and friends.

“Every Time I was at Painting with a Twist, it was always an amazing experience,” she says. “My guests and I always had a blast painting and socializing. We left happy and with a painting that we created.”

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She found another surprising benefit of ownership, Painting with a Purpose.

Painting with a Twist has donated more than $5M to nonprofit organizations across the nation. Sawyer is committed to giving back to the local community, one painting at a time.

“Painting builds self-esteem and is very therapeutic,” Sawyer adds. “Painting with a Twist produces a relaxing, open environment where painters feel safe to explore their own creativity. We truly are helping people.

“Customers come into my studio, and they literally transform in the two hours they’re here. They come in unsure, not thinking they can create the artwork chosen and they leave ecstatic, relaxed and revived. We’re creating a carefree escape for people to reconnect, de-stress, rejuvenate and rekindle spirits, at the same time I’m allowing artists that I employ to pursue their passion.”

They also offer Twist at Home kits.

“With COVID, we wanted to continue

to extend that sense of peace to our community by offering them the opportunity to do that from home,” Sawyer says. ‘Our kits allow our customers to paint from the safety of their own home. Whether you choose to have a moment to yourself, plan a date night, or make it into a familyfun event, Twist at Home kits are a great way to shift into that imaginative mode where worries seem to fade. Inside your Twist at Home kit, you’ll have everything you need to create your very own masterpiece including an instructed video.

Painting with a Twist also offers many different outlets for people to escape from the daily grind.

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