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urated by Debra Cannon and her daughter, Colleen, with less than $10,000 as starting capital, Lulu’s has in its short existence become a power house of fashion. With their unerring sense of when to jump on a trend and when to leave it in the dust, the Cannon’s have set Lulu’s apart as the place for young women with a flair to shop. Lulu’s is their private brand, their label, with a gorgeous assortment of bohemian chic dresses, skirts, blouses, and shoes from which to choose. Filmy fabrics, lush patterns, flirty skirts, slim pants are all perfect silhouettes for the back-to-school fashionista looking to make her mark and set the autumn standard. While everything is online, it is easy to get a feel for the richness and thought behind every jacket, boot, and jean when cruising through page after page of luscious clothes just meant for a feminine body. You will never feel more beautiful. You will never feel more powerful than after wearing a Lulu.
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Founded upon the style needs of the modern professional, UrbanExec Socks provide men with sure-footing on their ascent up the corporate ladder. As men opt for the clean lines of designer suits, and office culture ditches the daily necktie, there are few ways to accessorize without being overthe-top. UrbanExec Socks decided there was an important element missing from today’s businessman attire: stylish, comfortable, premium dress socks. Whether heading into a client meeting, grabbing drinks after work, or catching an early tee time, the naturally wicking nylon microfibers keep on-trend colors vibrant with a beautiful sheen; while the luxury Performance ThinSkin™ ultra comfort fit and innovative fiber blend keep the mid-calf fit snug all day without any crouching or folding. UrbanExec Socks is proud to be made in the USA.
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Jeni Tetamore Jeni Tetamore is a writer, mother of seven, wife and business woman. She has recently made a conscience decision to seize opportunities, grasp the chance of adventures and appreciate the small things. Her new mantra: “Live in the Moment!”
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Adam Gates Adam Gates is a nature loving, health and happiness advocate. With the creation of Nakedhealthy he is helping people squeeze the most color out of out life.
Kristen Judd Kristen Judd is a speaker, educator and facilitator of good money principles. Enjoys helping people find hope and direction when it comes to their money.
Emily Weng Emily Moore is a multifarious entrepreneur, life coach, motivational speaker, TV and Radio personality, and writer. Owner of Lingows, Find Fit Dates and Surrendered Angel.
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INTIMATE INVESTMENTS
INTIMATE INVESTMENTS
by Emily Weng
S H A R P E N YO U R G A M E
With back to school right around the corner, all of the stores marketing and inventory is in place to drive sales, and to remind us of the tools, which are readily available to assist in our children’s future grades, and future success. After all, any parent’s ultimate goal and dream is to see their kids take academics seriously and later apply into the big world that sweet knowledge learned from classes, other mentors, and what we teach at home. We strive for our children’s success, which often makes us feel that we succeeded at raising them. The school systems also enforce strict dress code guidelines and rules that are meant to keep the focus on what’s important and that is, learning versus the latest fashion trends and too much freedom to decipher what’s age appropriate. Guidelines, rules and etiquette are a part of our life from the moment we enter into this world. 10 VENTRE
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Now that we are all grown up and living in the big world, we have the option to apply learned skills to our business and personal life. Of course we can’t negate some of the set rules, but with maturity comes the ability to make decisions, and develop our own systems that we collect from a personal arsenal of what works and what doesn’t. One thing is certain, first impressions are everything, both in your personality and in your presentation. Presentation is a constant upgrade process, as we learn more about self, and self improvement, we can make adjustments and improve upon the way we show up in the world. If you think about how far you have come from grade school, it may intrigue you to look at past photo albums and more than likely get the giggles about the fashions trends you once embraced or maybe you loved your personal styling journey. The same goes with your own personal and business evolution. Looking through the rear-view mirror can be a rewarding journey. On the flip side, reflecting on those memories could be a possible reminder of moments of which we were not so proud.
Thankfully, we can learn and correct as we go, just like a common tool we grew up with, the iconic #2 pencil and eraser. The pencil lead allows you to create and the eraser removes the items on which you decide to change direction. Even after erasing an item you can still see a faint image of what was once there. Lesson learned by that dang #2, we could make decisions today that will ultimately rewrite our history, but there will likely be leftover residue of our past that must be addressed in order to excel in moving forward. The more evolved we become, the more we have to be proud of, which is the ultimate driving force behind real confidence. The way we present ourselves is a key ingredient in landing opportunities, building trust, and ensuring successful outcomes. Here’s a good rule of thumb. If you were to go to the grocery store and run into your neighbor, would you feel confident to approach them? Maybe you’d play a little hide and seek to avoid at all costs being seen, saving yourself the embarrassment of showing off your ultra stylish bed head or the mismatched outfit you so quickly threw together just the get out the door? To avoid this humiliating moment, take a moment and think about what you might be wearing. Does it make you feel powerful, confident, and maybe uber sexy? Sex sells because looking sexy is often equated to confidence, and confidence is truly is the ultimate symbol of sexy! Now that you are dressed for success, let’s move to the preparation that’s involved in assuring a stellar first impression. If you are meeting with a client, make sure you get enough sleep. Have you taken the time to research your prospect? Have you prepared any material for your presentation? Will you be able to deliver what was promised? If the answer is NO, then you need to reevaluate what it will take to make all of these answers a solid YES! If you feel like you can take on the world and you are polished, then you will. If you feel like you are not at your best, and left unpolished then the possibility that you will get a chance for a second impression more than likely will not be presented.
“The way we present ourselves is a key ingredient in landing opportunities, building trust and ensuring successful outcomes.” wherever they go. It’s important to understand you might have to hire this personality type to run your sales department if this is not your strength. We each have our own strengths. Be resourceful in your decisionmaking. If you do not have the confidence to land critical impressions, then you need to find someone that will. The art of delegation separates a successful company or individual from a stagnant one. Either way, always putting your best foot forward in any setting whether on a date, during a product proposal, in a classroom setting, hiring new employees or delivering what you promise, will determine your success. BE YOUR OWN BRAND and let’s just hope it’s not the brand you wore out in high school. Say YES and always bring your A game. Be better than the person you would most want to hire. Shine brightly in all areas and watch the world shine back at you. Remember what the good ole’ #2 pencil taught you and that you have all of the necessary tools in your arsenal. Emily Weng Lingows.com Emily@lingows.com 720-507-8388
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How a Change in Spending Could Give the Power Back to the People By Eric Lipsey CEO, Entrepreneur Small Business EricLipsey.com in America
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n the years before 1880, small business assumed myriad forms in American merchandising, farming, manufacturing and service industries (Blackford, 11).” Most businesses were family owned and operated. The largest of businesses would employ fewer than 10 employees. Businesses were highly localized, especially those that operated inland. Insufficient transportation made it difficult to transport goods from one town to another. Dirt roads were often riddled with potholes. Mountain terrain was insurmountable. Most inland transportation in the early 19th century was animal powered and supported by wagon wheel. This hindrance often limited trade to local
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people or nearby towns. Although some businesses near the oceans were able to trade overseas, it was very difficult and dangerous. Ships could become disabled or capsized by storms while at sea, never arriving at their destination. Goods could be badly damaged by the length of time it took to move them from port to port. According to Blackford, shipping to European nations could take months, while shipping goods to China could take a year or more to reach its destination. Although trading abroad was difficult, the American economy could still survive, because the same hindrance that allowed for few exports also allowed for few imports, meaning the money in America was highly circulated amongst Americans. The people used
what they produced, even if it was via barter rather than monetary exchange. According to Alloca and Kessler, small business today is defined as having fewer than 500 employees, 95% of businesses in the U.S. are classified as small businesses. Approximately two-thirds of all jobs are created within the small business sector. Small business also account for
upwards of 60 percent of exports (Allocca, Kessler 279).
The Rise of Big Business
“Only after 1880 did large companies arise in substantial numbers to coordinate the greatly increased flow of goods resulting from accelerating industrialization (Blackford 14).” Train tracks began to reach across America. Iron built steam ships allowed for safer travel by sea. This meant that companies could now produce more and have more customers to whom to deliver their various products. Cornelius Vanderbilt was as relentless competitor who got into the railroad business at a young age. After seeing it’s potential, Cornelius wanted to become a major player. He first decided to impose a fee on train owners who desired to use his tracks to deliver goods. When they refused to pay, he hired gunmen to block their transports, leaving both goods and people stranded in the process. This caused the competitors revenue to drop considerably, forcing a sell-off of their stock. During the sell off of the other train companies, Vanderbilt instructed his son to buy as much as he could. The sell off ended with Vanderbilt owning most of the railroad and train companies in America, effectively establishing himself as a monopoly and becoming the richest man in America (The Men Who Built America). Iron was a very popular and strong metal, but it was flawed in that it would rust over
time. Andrew Carnegie found a new way to heat iron ore, making it far more durable and reliable than iron. As the metal known as steal proved sufficient and grew in popularity, it wasn’t long before demand for it ran rampant. Carnegie effectively set up and monopolized the steel industry. Not to be outdone, Rockefeller, a long time rival of Carnegie, dominated oil production in the United States. Through use of intimidation, marketing and promising a safer delivery of oil, which was highly flammable, Rockefeller soon found himself the head of an oil monopoly known as Standard Oil. He offered to buy most of the oil competitors, threatening at the same time that if they didn’t sell, he would price them out of the market (The Men Who Built America). James P. Morgan came from a family of bankers. Of the afore mentioned owners of monopolizes, he was the only one who was born wealthy. He was diplomatic, but ruthless nonetheless. He was first fascinated with Thomas Edison’s brilliance after he invented the model train. When Edison presented him with the light bulb, he became an investor in Edison’s company known as Edison Electric. Morgan would soon purchase majority of the shares in Edison Electric and change the name to General Electric. He now owned his own monopoly in electricity; at least that’s what he thought. He soon learned of Nikola Tesla who invented the AC current, which
“Lobbying refers to the political activities that special interests, including corporations, are engaged in to influence legislators at various levels of the government.” rivaled Edison’s DC current. First he tried to prove Tesla’s current to be dangerous. When that didn’t work, he threatened Westinghouse, to whom Tesla signed over the AC patents, with a lawsuit, which he knew they couldn’t afford to fight. In short order, Westinghouse signed over the patents making General Electric a monopoly (The Men Who Built America). Cont.... VENTREMAGAZINE.COM
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Big Businesses Influence Government
The year 1896 marked the first ever-historical recording of big businesses influencing government on their behalf. William Jennings Bryan was running for President of the United States. Seeing the corruption of monopolies that forced many out of their businesses and offered unlivable wages to their employees, Bryan declared that when he became president, he would break up the monopolies. Many of the destitute in America supported his agenda. Carnegie, Morgan and Rockefeller feeling threatened by this, met and came up with a plan. The plan was to put a man whom they could influence in office. They reportedly put upwards $100,000.00 into the campaign of William McKinley, which was an astronomical amount of money back then. They reviewed McKinley’s speeches to ensure compliance. The funds allowed McKinley to reach far more people, which enabled him to convince many that they were better off having the monopolies, because without them, they’d be unemployed. Bryan was defeated allowing monopolies to continue unchecked. Sadly, the practice of using money to influence government hasn’t gone away. The practice is now called lobbying. “Lobbying refers to the political activities that special interests, including corporations, are engaged in to influence
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legislators at various levels of the government (Chen et al., 444).“ In 2010, the Supreme Court relaxed constraints on corporate spending on elections. “Eight news accounts citing lobbying financial benefits include Birnbaum (2006), who reported that 60 companies (including Pfizer, Hewlett Packard and Altria) collectively spent $1.6 million lobbying for a special tax rate worth $100 billion, which would apply to firms earnings from foreign operations (Chen et al., 449).” This one of the ways the rich get richer. If a company is legally allowed to avoid taxation on billions of dollars year after year, the wealth of the company will be allowed to also grow by billions every year. According to Chen, Parsley and Yang, the top 20 lobbying spenders in 2005 were General Electric, Altria Group, Northrop Grumman, Southern Co, Boeing Co, AIG, General Motors, Motorola Inc., Lockheed Martin, Exxon Mobil, Verizon Communications, Pfizer Inc., Amgen Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Daimler Chrysler, Conoco Philips, Bristo-Myers Squibb, Glaxo Smith Cline and SBC Communications (Chen et al., 450). On average, these companies realized a near $100.00 return for every $1 spent on lobbying, making their investment in government decision making highly profitable. When President Obama ran for office, he stated, “I am in this race to tell the corporate lobbyists that their days of setting the agenda in Washington are over. I have done more than any
other candidate in this race to take on lobbyists-and won. They have not funded my campaign, they will not run my White House, and they will not drown out the voices of the American people when I am president (McGrath, 308).” Whether this was true throughout his entire presidency or not, it definitely brings a corruption to light. While they may not have influenced his decision making, it is plain to see that lobbyist influence is still alive and well. “Firms are not allowed to make direct contributions to political campaigns from the corporate treasury. Instead, they can from political action committees (PACs) to which firm directors, employees, and their families can contribute and can in turn, support candidates from elections up to a maximum of $5,000.00 per candidate per election. In contrast, lobbying expenditures are not limited and can be funded from corporate treasury (Hill et al., 931).” The law essentially locked the front door and left the windows and back door opened. Outside of advantages given to corporate through lobbying, decisions made can have adverse effects on the public. Since corporate pays little to no tax, individual income is taxed more heavily to make up for the shortage. Middle-income earners, who don’t have proper tax shelters in which to avoid paying taxes, incur most of this tax liability. The most popular tax shelter for middle-income earners is the 401k, which is really interesting, because the
money ultimately ends up at large organizations, enabling them to become even more powerful. It’s amazing that a system of government influence so obviously corrupt could be allowed for such a long time, at least until you explore deeper. Upon deeper exploration, one realizes that the beneficiaries are often lawmakers. If they are not beneficiaries, they are often connected to the transaction through campaign contributions through lobbying, former business or personal relationships. When former executives of large corporations become politicians, are they already corrupt? Could their very reason for seeking office be for the financial gain of their previous companies? Henry Paulson, former Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, was U.S. Secretary of Treasury during the recession that began in 2008, which was caused by the housing bubble and greedy banks. Any other time in history, if a bank failed, it was doomed to declare bankruptcy and close its doors. Under Paulson, Banks were considered too big to fail. The claim was that if these banks failed, people and businesses alike wouldn’t be able to borrow money. In order for the economy to survive, banks needed to
survive. In short order, $700 billion was issued to various banks to keep them afloat. They were given these funds without specifics on how they were to use them (Prins, 5). It was deemed oversight. One would have to question if it was oversight or a blatant effort to give banks unlimited power over the funds they received. Years
a dime of interest from it. Big businesses and banks are able to avoid paying taxes and yet benefit from those who do. Small business, which consist of 95 percent of businesses in America and employ two-thirds of those employed, received no bailouts. They were left to fend for themselves.
The Game Changer
How can the American people regain control? The people must start by thinking differently. Most mistakenly think they don’t possess the power to create change. The power is in how money is spent and invested. That is where the challenge comes into play. Humans don’t like to think for themselves. Most desire leadership to do the thinking. Easy and simple is the motto. That’s completely understandable. Americans are highly stressed; so saving a little money and getting what’s desired more easily, help with that stress. However, the people have to consider their overall contribution to the problem so despised. Wal-Mart didn’t single handedly run off the local grocery, hardware and gardening stores. Local shoppers are responsible for that. America chose to shop at Wal-Mart to save a little money and time.
Each American has to take accountability and begin to make a difference. Spending and investing money into small businesses is a great start. passed before banks started openly lending again. However, large bonuses were paid out to executives, golden parachutes were issued and surviving banks became larger and more powerful than ever. To clarify, a $700 billion bailout from the government, equates to a $700 billion bailout by the American taxpayer. Although the banks that received these funds are now highly profitable and the funds were paid back, you won’t see
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Maybe the people didn’t understand the problem they were causing. Maybe Wal-Mart wasn’t even aware at the time. However the more the people gave them their money, the richer Wal-Mart and their investors became, while the local store closed up shop and sought close to minimum wage employment at Wal-Mart. To make matters worse, Americans also are excited to invest on Wall Street, be it through personal investments or a 401k. Regardless of how it’s done, America is essentially giving Wal-Mart and/or other large organizations its hard earned dollar to further grow their businesses. They don’t even have to guarantee a return. If they lose the money, they won’t so much as even issue an apology letter. Yet Americans continue to give them money so that they may grow and become richer, hoping to get some sort of return in the process. Sure it’s risky, but America could invest in local businesses instead. At least one could have a relationship with the owner and if business isn’t going well, each investor could help to promote it. If the business is successful, its investors could make a profit and benefit over the long term of the business’s success, while strengthening the community where the business resides. Communities would be stronger because much of the money could remain local, instead of going to Wall Street. Only God and Wall Street knows where it goes from there. Conclusion Most small businesses don’t have the means to influence government, at least not outside of the local area. Through supporting small businesses, the wealth is more evenly spread which would make a stronger economy. It’s time to rethink spending and investing. Sure! The rich are becoming richer and the middle class is being squeezed or even diminished. However, all Americans play a role in it. Each American has to take accountability and begin to make a difference. Spending and investing money into small businesses is a great start.
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BOOK OF THE MONTH
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“In this instant New York Times bestseller, pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed—be it parents, students, educators, athletes, or business people—that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” Why do some people succeed and others fail? Sharing new insights from her landmark research, Angela explains why talent is hardly a guarantor of success. Angela has found that grit—a combination of passion and perseverance for a singularly important goal—is the hallmark of high achievers in every domain. She’s also found scientific evidence that grit can grow. Angela gives a first-person account of her research with teachers working in some of the toughest schools, cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll.
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Angela Duckworth is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the Founder and Scientific Director of the Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance the science and practice of character development. Angela studies grit and self-control, two attributes that are distinct from IQ and yet powerfully predict success and well-being. A 2013 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Angela has advised the White House, the World Bank, NBA and NFL teams, and Fortune 500 CEOs. Prior to her career in research, Angela founded a summer school for low-income children that was profiled as a Harvard Kennedy School case study and, in 2012, celebrated its twentieth anniversary. She has also been a McKinsey management consultant and a math and science teacher in the public schools of New York City, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Angela completed her undergraduate degree in Advanced Studies Neurobiology at Harvard, graduating magna cum laude. With the support of a Marshall Scholarship, she completed an MSc with Distinction in Neuroscience from Oxford University. She completed her PhD in Psychology as a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Angela has received numerous awards for her contributions to K-12 education, including a Beyond Z Award from the KIPP Foundation. Her first book, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, debuted May 3, 2016 as an immediate New York Times bestseller.
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The Business of
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ur economy has changed a great deal in the past forty years. In 1976 the average income in the United States was $12,690 , in 2016 the median income is $50,054 . So, in forty years, that is an increase of $37,364. Now we can talk about what money actually bought back then, because dollars to dollars, perhaps the costs haven’t changed. But the price of education sure has. According to David Stockman in 1975 the price of public college was $1,819 and private college was $3,776. In 2015 for those same college the costs are now $18,943 and $42,419 respectively. Can everybody say “ouch?” But, what about when we compare what 1975 dollars bought compared to what 2015 dollars bought? In 2015 money it would have been $7,938 for a public college and $16,475 for private. Okay, big ouch. This is more than a 150% price hike for the public college in forty years and 160% for the private . And one thing not included in those numbers was the cost of room and board. According to College Data this automatically ups the price tag for those wanting to go to college $10,138 for public school and $11,516 for those attending private schools. Let’s add that to those tuition prices… And we wonder why student debt is currently sitting at more than $1.3 trillion? We also now have to look at what college degrees are getting the recipient. In recent years, a new trend called “up-credentialing” and what economists refer to as “degree inflation” has hit the American job market. Jobs that never needed
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degrees are now requiring a degree, not because they are needed, but because those with college degrees are perceived as being more career oriented . Everyone from the receptionist, to the courier, to the file clerk needs a bachelor’s degree to get in the door nowadays. “In 2012, 39 percent of job postings for secretaries and administrative assistants in the Atlanta metro area requested a bachelor’s degree, up from 28 percent in 2007, according to Burning Glass”4. And yet, the median income for an administrative assistant according to Glass Door is only $34,786. That’s not a lot of money when carrying the kind of student debt we’re talking about when we think about it… This got us wondering if maybe there just wasn’t as many people attending college. If perhaps the overall enrollment was down. However, that has not proven to be the case. While we couldn’t access numbers for the past two years. We can provide enrollment statistics for 2014, so let’s compare 1974 to 2014 in order to keep our fortyyear gap.
“A bachelor’s degree isn’t supposed to be a glorified high school diploma. And one that we spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to receive.”
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We’ve more than doubled our attendance in forty years, yet costs have gone up and up. Going back to David Stockman, when we’re comparing the price of things in 2015 dollars, the cost of living is almost the same (a house was $48,000 in 1975, but in 2015 money that would be $209,417. Our average home was $270,200). So, we have to wonder, why the cost of attendance has skyrocketed for our average college student? According to a report in US News, we’ve got a variety of culprits from which to choose. First there is the AAUP report that stated from 1978 to 2014, administrative positions rose 369 percent, part-time faculty increased 286 percent, and full-time, non-tenure-track positions expanded by 259 percent. Strangely enough, tenured fulltime positions only grew by 23 percent. Then there are the perks and programs colleges are adding – palatial buildings, rock-climbing walls, gourmet dining halls, sports stadiums that rival professional stadiums.
percent. […] At private colleges and universities, top administrative salaries increased at least 97 percent, with presidential salaries rising 171 percent.” In contrast, public college professors (full-time) gained only a 19 percent increase, and full-time faculty at private and independent institutions gained approximately 50% in the same time frame. Okay, so attendance has doubled, but hiring more than tripled? This isn’t okay. A bachelor’s degree isn’t supposed to be a glorified high school diploma. And one that we spend thousands upon thousands of dollars to receive. Our higher education system needs an overall. Our attitude towards higher education needs an overall. We need to ask ourselves… Is it really worth it?
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Imagine a day with no good news. Left to its own devices, the local and national news shows could thwart your positive outlook on life. What started as an adventure in giving has blossomed into a scenario ripe with healing, community bonds, true inspiration and grass-roots stardom...
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The Giving Closet
— a passion project started by Hollywood fashion stylist Sam Russell— is that little train that could. The media buzz around the novel idea that everyday women should be celebrated even resonated with seasoned TV anchor Robin Meade of HLN fame. Like most dreamers on the cusp of an awakening, in 1999 Sam Russell left the comforts and discomforts of his Austin, TX, upbringing to manifest a new chapter in his life; a fresh start that few family and friends understood or even supported. “My father died on the police force when I was 15. My mom has worked in computers her whole life and desperately wanted the same stability for me. But I had a deeper hunger to explore my creative side and a venture to California just made sense to me. No one was excited when I announced my departure for the west coast.” Sam moved to the Miracle Mile neighborhood and made great strides in the Los Angeles landscape, working intimately with some of the most familiar names in television, film and music entertainment. But “it was a series of light bulb moments that kept going off in my mind. Standing in Stevie Wonder’s closet preparing the Motown/Rock legend for a business trip was one of them. Holding Colin Farrell’s underwear as he jumped into a swimming pool for a British magazine photo shoot was another. While walking down Rodeo Drive after leaving Bud Yorkin and Cynthia Sikes’ home in Bel-Air, I started to step outside of myself more and more. I was less in my routine and more an observer. A soul shift was coming.” In the backdrop of movie sets and red carpet events, Hollywood celebrates its stars with a bounty of gifts. This aspect of Hollywood’s fashion world was an epiphany for Sam, which would eventually plant the seed for the Giving Closet. “Stroke someone’s ego too much and you strip them of their humanity. I became a part of that problem in Los Angeles and that had to change. I recall a publicist sending over a box of shoes to a working actress at my request, and in the same breath, I ordered a box of designer handbags to send to another client to keep. The gluttony was out of control and I realized that I had become the co-pilot. Why am I spearheading this, I asked myself one day. These actors are paid enough and really shouldn’t be over gifted. The reward for them is getting paid well for their craft. Enough was enough.”
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IF YOU STROKE SOMEONE’S EGO TOO MUCH, YOU ROB THEM OF T H E I R H U M A N I T Y. I WA S A PA RT O F T H AT P R O B L E M I N H O L LY W O O D.
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Sam found himself at a crossroads. He enjoyed his work as a stylist, but found himself wanting to share the gifts of his craft with those who needed it most, those outside the circles of influence and affluence he inhabited every day. Shortly after prepping a client for the 2011 Daytime Emmys, Sam took a break from La-La land to organically develop the Giving Closet. “Connecting with this new voice of mine had to develop outside of the Hollywood mix. I saw what a designer handbag could do for an actress on the red carpet—how it can be a confidence booster, but for a single mom with four kids in Detroit, who hasn’t bought a new handbag in years, what would that do for her?”
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I was tired of not finding enough ‘feel good’ stories in t h e n ew s, s o I chose to create them.
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Sierra Daniels Baltimore Single mom of 3. She escaped an abusive boyfriend and was able to land her first apartment and a new job!
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Survivor of human trafficking and sexual abuse.
Angela Williams Detroit
Single mom with four kids on the honor roll (ages 8-17). Despite being un employed for over a year...she cares for her ill mother and keeps her kids in line!
Women across the U.S. who’ve never even heard of Sam Russell are left in the afterglow of his heart space—three to four of them a year to be exact. With its mission of empowering women of modest means with wardrobe upgrades usually reserved for the stars, 14 lives have been changed so far. “Over time I have started to grasp the coalition between the Giving Closet and my personal healing. Any dark space that should be in my heart is filled with the lives I have touched. To watch a single mom nail her next job interview is empowering to me. I was tired of not finding enough ‘feel good’ stories on the news, so I chose to create them.” Earning his newfound title as “The People’s Stylist,” each surprise giveaway is carefully thought out and well planned. A woman is randomly selected through a network of social workers and non-profits throughout the nation. Everyday women who can never afford their own personal stylist are amazed when a Hollywood personality shows up in their lives with over 50 outfits, a truckload of shoes, custom jewelry and upcycled designer handbags. Sam has even gone as far as helping place various recipients with life coaches and job opportunities. “Why can’t we celebrate everyday women in the same manner we do the Hollywood elite? There is no recipe for success that should not be shared.” A single mom in Atlanta, Georgia, fighting cancer; a single mom in Austin, Texas, who escaped a childhood of sex trafficking and abuse; a school teacher in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, caring for her dying daughter—these are the type of women Sam looks to connect with and inspire. The stories are plentiful and like a locomotive train powering through your city, Sam has no plans to stop anytime soon.
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But not everyone was excited about Sam leaving Hollywood. “Jeannie Mai of ‘The Real’ was the first to state that she was not happy to see me leave. “Her career was really taking off in that time frame and we enjoyed working together very much. But as I reflect on my journey, it was a pivotal part of my healing and I would not change a thing. Sometimes your path is just for you.” An abusive childhood at the hands of his violent father might better explain his deep connection to those who persevere. His father’s cruelty peaked late one school-night evening when he drove Sam and his brother to a wooded area and forced them to dig their own graves. “Our family is not allowed to talk about any of these issues and it’s been haunting us forever. But I am here to break this DNA code of suffering in my family tree. It’s a past that will always be with me and I own that. I strongly believe that if you can become bed fellows with anything that’s dark and holds you down, the weight will be lifted over time. Trust me on this, giving heals.”
“Tr u s t m e o n t h i s : GIVING HEALS ”
In the last five years Sam has garnered support of designers like Sole Society Shoes, Tory Burch, Byron Lars, Konplott Jewelry, Magpies & Peacocks and countless others who share his vision. These designers all have the daunting task of deciding what is sold and what is gifted to celebrities. To date, Sam has partnered with them and others to reroute over $140,000 worth of their overstock to everyday women.
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FASHION TIP! What to Wear to a Job Interview
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When you’re getting dressed for a job interview, think about wearing something personal with a positive story attached to it. For example... “This necklace was a gift from my unforgettable aunt. She taught me how to ride a bike when I was younger and this makes me feel closer to her.”
Sam with TV anchor Robin Meade of HLN fame Photo by Karissa Campbell Necklace by Konplott
This past May, HLN’s “Morning Express with Robin Meade” introduced its viewers to Sam and the Giving Closet with a two-part special. Viewed in 100 million homes in the U.S. and Canada (with streams in Asia), Sam’s inbox is still bursting with inquiries. “After that ran, my website crashed. So many stories of people who were touched or people who wanted to nominate someone for a future surprise. I am humbled. I don’t do this for my ego and never started it for fame. I simply connect with and understand the struggles of women who have persevered through extraordinary challenges in life. I call them survivors; my mother is one.” When asked what motivates him to keep giving back in such a selfless manner, Sam draws his inspiration from the overindulgence of Hollywood: “There is an actress whose name I choose not mention. As the birth of the Giving Closet
unfolded and my development schedule no longer allowed me to be accessible to varied clients, she was in a tizzy. The actress called and e-mailed me repeatedly wanting to know why I could not gift her anymore. Can you imagine? She is sitting in her million dollar home in the Hollywood Hills wanting to know why I can’t give her any more free fashion finds. She is the catalyst that drives me to keep this growing.”
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THE HISTORY OF IMAGE CONSULTING The image consulting industry first started in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s. Before that time, “image consulting” for the general public was not a familiar concept. Principles of attire were only taught at fashion, finishing and modeling schools. Politicians, models, TV personalities and celebrities were the only likely candidates to hire an image consultant or receive an image makeover. In the 1980’s several forces combined to pave the way for the image consulting industry to emerge. John Molloy’s book, “Dress for Success” enjoyed huge popularity and seasonal color theories began to gain momentum throughout the world. At the same time, women were entering the workforce in increasing numbers and competing in a man’s world. They saw that image mattered to their upward mobility and therefore, began to invest money in their appearance.
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In the 1990’s the high-tech companies influenced a more relaxed trend in dress and “business casual” swept across the country. Employers reported that unfortunately business dress went from formal to business casual to business catastrophe and widespread confusion prevailed. Image consulting was essential to introduce dress codes and standards. Today, the demand for quality image consultants has risen to a new high as new markets have emerged. The competition is fierce as a plethora of highly qualified candidates seek new jobs and need to differentiate themselves from the competition. Personal and professional development skills become critical in such a climate. From our point of view as an industry this is good news! The definition of image consulting has broadened beyond “makeovers” to include behavior, civility and etiquette, body language, interview skills, communication, presentation, and personal branding.
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Her individual clients are among some of the top U.S. executives and politicians to whom she coaches visual, nonverbal, interpersonal communication, interview and presentation skills and self-branding. Lynne is co-author of “The Perfect Fit: How to Start an Image Consulting Business”, a best seller in the industry and awarded a five-star rating by Amazon.com. Her second book is “Skinny Bits: Wisdom for a Flourishing Image Business.” Lynne has been featured in Time Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Women’s Day, Elle Magazine, CNN News andGlamour, and has been quoted on numerous occasions in the national and international media. She is the past President of the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI), a post in which she served in 1995-96 and 2009-2011. Lynne received the AICI Award of Excellence for Education in 1998. She is a Past President of IACET, The International Association for Continuing Education and Training and the 2002 recipient of the IMMIE: Image Makers Merit of Industry Excellence Award, the most prestigious award in the image industry, for her commitment to the image consulting profession. Lynne directed the first ever international research study with Central Michigan University to measure the effectiveness of image consulting. Lynne is dedicated to developing the careers of professional image consultants and continues to train them around the world. FOLLOW LYNNE facebook.com/londonimageinstitute twitter.com/londonimageinst instagram.com/londonimageinstitute
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression. We’ve heard that cliché a million times! We spend hours if not days picking out our wardrobe for an important day, event, interview etc. What if, instead of just leaving your focus to just your wardrobe, you could enhance the entire glow from your face down to your feet? Do you think that would be of any benefit?
A study was conducted recently where people were shown images of other people and they had to rate how nice they thought they were. They weren’t aware this was actually a sleep deprivation test. The people who lacked proper sleep were consistently rated as mean. Now, what if you go into a job interview in a fancy outfit, yet exhausted from lack of sleep? If you could naturally take back years of wear and tear from alcohol, sugar and whatever else has been comforting you in the game of life, would that interest you? You can reverse sagging skin, wrinkles, dark circles and spots. You can tighten up your arms, glutes and tummy and revive a oncelost glow to your skin. Great news! If you follow my instructions, you’ll observe changes within 24 hours. The moment you make the official decision for your body to substitute bad substances for good substances, something miraculous begins to happen. The wonders of the human body begin to operate, dare I say, properly. You have 100 trillion bacteria that live in your intestines. They control your skin, mood, energy, inflammation and much more. The foods they eat regenerate either healthy or anxious gut bacteria. Flour, sugar, alcohol, processed food and soda grows an unhealthy gut bacterium that throws your body into disharmony leaving you feeling anxious; if not downright depressed. How can you expect to look great if you feel like crap? It’s a losing battle. I tried for years and years to be an alcoholic who worked out 6 days a week. I 46 VENTRE
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Written by Jeni Tetamore If you visit the FAQ page on www. claims that it relied on teachers and representatives corestandards.org and look up who developed from higher education to set the standards in Common Core State Standards, it explains that the addition to the four major teacher’s unions – The states did so. It consisted of “governors and state National Education Association (NEA), American commissioners of education from 48 states, two Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Council of territories, and the District of Columbia” . It also Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and National Council of Teacher of English (NCTE).
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Common Core is the brain child of Gene Wilhoit, director of a national group of state school chiefs, and David Coleman, an advocate for the standards movement. They garnered support from many of the nation’s top politicians and educational leaders, but had no way to move their vision forward. Therefore, two went to Bill Gates.
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However, this isn’t the whole story…
Yes! Bill Gates, multi-billionaire, philanthropist and one of the richest men the world was convinced that academic standards had dropped so low that a high school diploma simply didn’t mean anything anymore. He was told that as many as 40 percent of college freshman needed remedial classes and that U.S. students were falling behind their foreign competitors. Once Gates agreed to be a part of the movement, he contributed a grant worth $959,116 with that money flowing to policy groups on both the left and right side of the aisle, funding research with those who shared the same ideology of common standards across state lines.
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Furthermore, the Gates Foundation gifted millions of dollars to educational institutes who would agree to study and/or adopt Common Core standards. Coupled with this was President Obama’s “Race to the Top” initiative, which was headed up by Joanne Weis, the previous chief operating officer of the Gates-backed New Schools Venture Fund. Education in the United States has been in a downward trend since ¬the 1950s when New Math was introduced by progressivists. “A consequence of the domination of progressivism during the first half of the 20th century was a predictable and remarkably steady decrease of academic standards.” Jean Jacques Rousseau and John Dewey (yes, of the Dewey Decimal System) were the inspiration for William Heard Kilpatrick, one of the 20th centuries most influential education leaders. “Kilpatrick rejected the notion that the study of mathematics contributed to mental discipline” . This idea led by Kilpatrick led to a steady decline in math standards over the course of the next 40 years. In the 80s, standardized testing became a norm in schools with the ITBS and IOWA testing. Schools struggled to find the new balance of allowing students to follow their own educational course and still meet perceived standards. Common Core is simply the latest attempt at the correction over the course of nearly a hundred years of
educational decline. Part of the issue is how parents, teachers, and administrators now perceive school – primary, secondary, and post-secondary – in the context of the world of foreign markets. The belief is that we should start schooling our children at three and keep them in high school longer if necessary. A hundred years ago, children did not start school until they were seven and only the very brightest stayed in school after the eighth grade, yet as a national economy we produced the highest national GDP, the most innovators and inventors in the history of the world. All without testing and standards. In Europe and Asia, technological and certifications are viewed with the same prestige as a bachelor’s degree. Not every person needs a four-year degree to accomplish their hopes and dreams. They also have career track schools established, where students who are looking to go into an industry begin studying for it at 15-years old, apprenticing, and working toward adulthood. High school is more like college, rather than wasted time still being held to a child’s standard. Perhaps it is our standards that need to change?
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Respect Others, Self, Environment. This is what R.O.S.E. stands for. So while you buy yourself awesome clothes (men’s and women’s), you can also be assured that you are doing something awesome for someone else. This was the vision of Heather Arellano, who sought more than anything to change the world one creative idea at a time. As a Creative-Art Director-DesignerEntrepreneur with more than 17 years in the advertising and design industry, R.O.S.E. Clothing became her way of also supporting non-profits and their causes. Every outfit, every article of clothing bought, a portion of the proceeds goes to 4 selected non-profits with the door always open for more organizations to apply! Going back to school? Looking for some awesome back to school looks? Want to help others feel good on their first day back to school? Shop their School Supply collection and 50% of the proceeds go to “She’s The First,” a non-profit organization that provides scholarships to girls around the globe! Now that’s respect.
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“Better World Books uses the power of business to change the world. We collect and sell books online to donate books and fund literacy initiatives worldwide. With more than 8 million new and used titles in stock, we’re a self-sustaining, triple-bottom-line company that creates social, economic and environmental value for all our stakeholders.”
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Mission
Better World Books is a global bookstore that harnesses the power of capitalism to bring literacy and opportunity to people around the world.
Customer Focus
We are driven to provide customers with a highlyvalued experience, and one that allows them to align their actions with their values. We want to be their favorite marketplace and their favorite partner, so we incorporate their input into everything we do.
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People Matter
We seek out talented people who work hard and invest in them. We respect each individual, reward achievement, and celebrate team success.
Do The Right Thing
We strive to do the right thing at all times, with all people and all issues.
Core Values Foster Innovation
We look for new ideas and bold moves while we embrace and create change.
Passion for Literacy
We are committed to the cause of literacy. Every person should have the chance to achieve their potential and participate fully in society.
Our Impact
It’s simple:
Every time you purchase a book from
People, Planet, Profit
We’re more than just a business. We equally consider our shareholders, our customers, our employees, our community, our planet, and the lives changed by our common cause. Through our business we strive to enable people to make sustainable positive changes in this world. Thanks to you, we’re well on our way.
BetterWorldBooks.com, we donate a book to someone in need. The books we donate go through hundreds of non-profit organizations - you can see them on our Impact Map. In particular, Books for Africa and Feed the Children partner with us to take large numbers of donated books and get them to people who need them. Books donated as of July 2016: over 20 Million
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DEBT & EDUCATION by Kristen Judd
The Business of College and Student Loans
ollege and student loans are a HOT topic when it comes to politics and education. The more time I spend in the money industry, I see how student loan debts affect the lives of many. I have been spending a lot of time researching how to “win” at the game of college because my first child is currently searching for colleges. The process can feel very overwhelming to say the least. Here is the reality: inflation for college tuition is at 9%. Yes, you read that correctly. As a country we are sitting at $1.3T and counting in student loan debt, which is more than credit card debt. On average, college is taking at least 6 years to complete and the average monthly payment is $404.00 per month – surpassing the food bill. Nearly 49% of those who start college will never finish and for every $35,000 you have in debt, you are decreasing your retirement fund by over $325k. Whew!
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1. The first thing you have to
understand is that college is a business. Once you understand that, there are lots of businesses that you can do business with and they have to earn your business. Let them know that you are looking at quite a few options, and have quite a few options on the table. Who is willing to pay you the most to go to their college?
2. 529 plans could hurt you in
the end. I know it sounds crazy, but doing the right thing by saving ahead of time could limit the amount of financial aid that you’ll need to send your child to school. There are other options that will get you all the same benefits except the tax deduction. If you make less than $350,000.00 and have less than a $1,000,000.00 in assets, applying for financial aid is a must!
3. The parent portion of the
loan: I’ve been sitting down with quite a few parents who have happily signed on the dotted line without understanding what it means for them - the interest rate, what the payment will look like, etc. Parents are not indemnified from loan liability if their children are not able to make payments after they graduate. Make sure that as you can afford to pay the loan before signing on the dotted line.
4. You have to ask questions!
It is not “FREE” money. I have seen where people have 5 to 12 different loans to pay for their school. Interest rates ranging from 4 - 12%; some accruing
interest while in school. You need to understand the specifics. Interest rate matters! It’s important to know everything you can about the debt such as when will interest start to accrue. Defaulting on your student loan is very damaging to your credit.
5. Start planning early. The
competition is very high to get into certain colleges these days. Start building a resume during the freshman year. Not only are kids competing with each other they are also competing with older more experienced adults. It is very different than when I applied to college. I simply applied. Now you have to have volunteer hours, letters of recommendation, and involvement at school, clubs, etc.… the resume has to be pretty well rounded and robust.
8. Trade School: We are in a
society where trades are a dying concept. However, you can still learn while you earn. The Armed forces provide a way for you to pay for school and earn some real practical skills while doing so. Community college is sometimes less than half the rate of fouryear colleges. Spending two years at a community college, then transferring to a four-year college can reduce the overall cost of college tremendously.
In the end, planning from the beginning is always best! Asking as many questions as possible before signing any paperwork. Find a professional to help you through the maze. Set you and your family up 6. Hunt for the money. There is for success in this new a lot of money out there to be had chapter of life! and working with someone who knows how to find it is helpful. Work with a college admissions specialist. They can put you on a schedule to apply for scholarships and make sure colleges get the information that they need. It is well worth your time and investment.
7. Be practical!
Finishing is the most important part of the college process. Name brand is not as important as being at the right school because it is the right fit. Also, make sure you can afford it until finished because there is a huge benefit in doing so.
Kristen Judd Owner/CEO of Money Secrets
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LEARN THE BUSINESS OF FOOD Auguste Escoffier Schools promote initiatives such as sustainable farming and farm-to-table philosophies that address the intricacies and challenges of sourcing and serving local, seasonal food. Our programs have been designed to help you quickly acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to pursue your chosen career in the culinary arts. Class sizes are limited, so you’ll get personalized attention from professional chef educators dedicated to passing down the traditions and techniques of the forefather of modern cuisine, Auguste Escoffier. Plus, you’ll graduate with access to a lifetime of professional career services, benefits and support, including part-time culinary jobs arranged in conjunction with your studies, placement assistance throughout the culinary industry, and networking opportunities with alumni & industry professionals.
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WHY AUGUSTE ESCOFFIER SCHOOL OF CULINARY ARTS? Situated in what Bon Appétit magazine named the Foodiest Town in America in 2010, our Boulder, Colorado, campus offers a variety of accredited culinary programs that can help you launch your cooking or baking career. At our Boulder campus, you’ll learn hands-on in a modern, commercial-grade kitchen and have the opportunity to gather herbs from our garden right outside the kitchen doors. CULINARY
Certificate in Culinary Arts Course curriculum covers menu management, cuisines of the world, culinary baking and pastry arts, and much more. You’ll have the opportunity to graduate with a professional e-portfolio of all of your culinary designs and creations.
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Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts As a student of our Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts, you will have the opportunity to combine business management and entrepreneurship with classic pastry methods and techniques, uncovering the skill set of artisan bread baking, cake decorating, confiserie and frozen desserts, menu management, and much more! 68 VENTRE
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PIONEERING FARM TO TABLE® EXPERIENCE Escoffier is one of the only schools in the nation to give students a complete look at farm-to-table food sourcing and cooking. During our 40-week Culinary Arts program, you’ll go behind the scenes for three weeks, meeting with farmers and artisan producers to see what it really takes to bring local foods and recipes to market. After that, you’ll take your skills to the next level during an exciting restaurant externship. When you’re ready for a break, step outside into the Colorado sunshine, with endless opportunities for outdoor activity and a bustling neighborhood filled with local shops, restaurants and a brewery.
Boulder, Colorado Campus “It’s a very fast-paced, condensed culinary education that spans everything from basic cooking techniques, basic soups and sauces and stocks. We spend some time on pastry. We spend some time on wine curriculum … Then we go right into the kitchen. All the students get to prepare things – they get hands-on experience.” - Bob Scherner | Culinary Chef Instructor VENTREMAGAZINE.COM
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Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts You can bridge the classroom and the kitchen through this 60-week program that actively engages you in your culinary future through a Farm-to-Table experience on a working farm and an Industry Externship that allows you to apply your foodservice preparation, operation and management skills and knowledge.
Marcus McMellon, President, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Austin
Marcus McMellon’s culinary journey began in east Texas, where he grew up working in his grandparents’ vegetable gardens and accompanying them to farmers’ markets on the weekends. Marcus turned this early interest into a variety of positions in several restaurants. In 2001, Marcus began his career in Culinary Education with Le Cordon Bleu Cooking Schools, serving as Vice President of Finance and Operations during the construction and start-up phase of the Austin Le Cordon Bleu Campus. Additionally, Marcus held the positions of Campus President and Chief Financial Officer for two other Proprietary Education providers in the Dallas area.
Certificate in Culinary Arts Course curriculum covers menu management, cuisines of the world, culinary baking and pastry arts, and much more. You’ll have the opportunity to graduate with a professional e-portfolio of all of your culinary designs and creations.
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GREEN COMMITMENT
We Work to Reduce Our Impact on the Environment Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is committed to being as “green” as possible. In addition to sourcing whenever possible local, fresh products and ingredients for our programs and classes, we are dedicated to providing a healthy and sustainable school and work environment. Recycling, composting and energy savings are just some of the steps we have taken to ensure that our school treads lightly and acts responsibly. We work to reduce our impact on the environment in a variety of ways: • We are committed to purchasing seasonal produce through local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs.
• All paper to-go boxes, paper towels and numerous other paper products are made from 99.9% pre- or post-consumer recycled paper. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a Styrofoam-free zone. • A unique, compostable plastic made from corn is the base for our sample cups at the Farmers’ Market. • In an effort to encourage sustainability, we shop locally whenever possible. Local Farmers’ Markets and organic farms supply regionally grown, seasonal produce for several of our classes. • Our recycling program includes cardboard, plastic and glass. Even the cooking grease is recycled for bio-diesel. • We are participating in an exciting new composting program
that combines animal, vegetable and paper/cardboard. • We educate our students on how to create clean, safe and environmentally friendly work places. Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts also believes in ensuring everyone has enough food on the table. Over the years we have donated thousands of dollars to Community Food Share, the local food bank and other local organizations.
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HEART AT WORK
HEART AT WORK the business of giving back
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She’s the First provides
scholarships to girls in low-income countries with the goal of creating first-generation graduates and our next generation of global leaders.
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MISSION
Working closely with our international, locallydriven NGO partners, scholars at primary and secondary school levels* are identified based on financial need, scholastic merit, and their potential to become positive influencers and leaders within their communities. Harnessing technology and social media, She’s the First is committed to connecting our sponsors, student campus leaders and scholars around the world in innovative, mutually beneficial ways to foster mentorship, philanthropy, equality, and leadership. *She’s the First primarily focuses its support on students at the secondary school age, a time when girls are particularly vulnerable to factors that prevent them from graduating from high school.
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OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY IS THAT QUALITY ALWAYS TRUMPS QUANTITY We partner with those who believe the same. Each scholar is given tools and resources to ensure her success, during and after her school years. Our scholars learn more than basic academics; they learn how to apply their new skills to the world around them, encouraged by support systems and mentors every step of the way. Ultimately, our student leaders and scholars become change agents who will break cycles of generational poverty and transform our world.
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BE A SPONSOR! THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS She’s the First gives 100% of all contributions designated to our Scholarship Fund to our partner schools to support the education of girls around the world. Whether you donate $10, $100 or $1,000, know that your gift makes a difference. We encourage our supporters to band together at school, work, on the field or in the kitchen to #SweatforSTF, #BakeaChange or create the ultimate fundraiser of your very own. Raise $400 together and you will be matched with a student and receive updates on her progress throughout the year!
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