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JAN 2016
THE BUSINESS of being
FIT BEING YOUR BEST SELF
Exclusive Interview with Fitness Coach, Personal Trainer & Entrepreneur
Sara Hurrle
JUST BEAN YOURSELF!
COFFEE SHOPS THAT ARE AS UNIQUE AS YOU
LUCK OR SKILL? WHAT’S YOUR DEPENDENCY RATIO
CREATIVE, CONFIDENT AND FOCUSED
Why Entrepreneurs Have the Best Sex!
founders’ letter
You have dreams and the courage to go after them. You’re willing to walk alone if no one will join you. You seek to learn the skills required to help you succeed. You keep moving forward despite all obstacles and find ways to win in the face of adversity. Our hats are off to you. 2016 is underway. In addition to wishing you well, we want you to know that we’re committed to helping you get through it successfully. Look forward to us bringing you inspiring stories and valuable articles to assist with your personal, professional and business development. Let’s create a great 2016 together. Cheers!!! ERIC LIPSEY President TERESA LIPSEY Editor-in-Chief
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contributors
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!” 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.
content FOUNDERS’ LETTER THE INSIDE JOB
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 Sex expert, public speaker, blogger, TV & radio personality, owner of Bedroom Discussions and Find Fit Dates. She opens the bedroom door to thoughtprovoking discussions covering sexuality, relationship advice, dating tips, empowerment, intimacy and much more.
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JUST BEAN YOURSELF
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A PLENTIFUL PURSE
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NAKED HEALTHY
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COVER STORY
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BEDROOM DISCUSSIONS
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WANDERLUST 44-49 BUSINESS OF LOVE
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Sam Russell Sam Russell is a bi-coastal writer, fashion stylist and founder of The Giving Closet. Always on the hunt for good people and the best soaking tub.
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Posture Coach & Activity Tracker
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THE ROAD TO BETTER POSTURE. The Lumo Lift is a small, lightweight wearable solution to posture. Worn near your collarbone, it gently vibrates every time you slouch to remind you to sit tall and stand straight. Its unique biomechanic motion sensors have the ability to track your posture and activity levels throughout the day for progress tracking via the Lumo Lift app.
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THE SOLUTION TO POOR POSTURE
Millions of people put themselves at risk for back pain because of poor posture. Lumo Lift is the agent of change you need to improve your posture long-term while boosting your confidence, appearance, and general well-being.
LUMO LIFT
Posture & Activity Coach • Improve your posture. • Counts steps, distance and calories. • Get vibrational feedback. • Track your progress. • Lasts up to 5 days on a charge. • 30 day money-back guarantee.
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Back pain is the most prevalent source of chronic pain, and the leading cause of disability for Americans under the age of 45. Working at desks, slouching over phones, and leaning over keyboards, millions of people put themselves at risk for back pain because of poor posture. Awareness of posture is key to transforming bad habits that form early and do damage over time. By holding your body in good posture, you strengthen your core and supporting muscles, building good musle memory and protecting your back. Good posture is also tied to everything from stress to confidence, appearance, and general well-being. So what if we had a sensitive and subtle way to know immediately when we started to slouch, a quiet reminder felt only by ourselves? The Lumo Lift approaches posture in a way that’s never been done before. Clipped onto your
shirt, right below your collarbone using a secure magnetic clasp, the Lumo Lift tracks your posture and activity. Using subtle vibrations as feedback, it will gently vibrate to remind you to straighten up your posture every time you begin to slouch. Patented biomechanics monitoring sensors in the Lumo Lift use angle displacement as a measure to let you know when your body slouches away from what you’ve calibrated as your standard of good posture. The customizable time delay for vibrational feedback allows for a personalized posture coaching experience. With the integration of technology, the Lumo Lift is the agent of change needed to improve your posture long-term. Being able to consistently sit and stand with a posture that supports overall health and wellbeing involves learning with the body as well as with the mind. The Lumo Lift situates learning in real time, permitting you to make the steady small adjustments that quickly become vitally useful habits in daily life.
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THE INSIDE JOB
LUCK or SKILL? WHAT’S YOUR DEPENDENCY RATIO?
Are you the type person who could buy a plot of uninhabitable desert and without any research, strike oil? There are those who seem to have that touch, but most of us achieve success by deliberate practice and strategic planning. We learn from trial and error, whether they are our own or someone else’s. As Samuel Goldwyn said, “the harder I work, the luckier I get.”
Eric Lipsey - CEO, Entrepreneur EricLipsey.com
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Everyone who succeeds has to receive a little luck along the way. Some refer to it as a blessing or miracle. Regardless to what name we choose to give it, it’s an undeniable factor. Reason being is that there are always things that we can’t foresee such as shifts in the markets and the ever-changing desires of humanity. While we all depend on luck at some point, too much dependency on luck can bring us to ruin.
consistent in our efforts. How do we lower dependency on luck? Spending time studying and mastering our crafts lessens our dependency on luck. As our skills and knowledge grows, so does our chances for success. For example: I spent 18 months straight learning how the brain works so that I could gain more control of my actions and emotions. The results were astonishing. I could shift my thoughts and habits in a short amount of time. I went from, “maybe someday I will be” to “today I will be.” Connecting to and learning from industry professionals can also lower dependency on luck. I’ve found that most are willing to share their knowledge, even if it’s for the purpose of tooting their own horn.
“We have
to find ways to lower dependency on luck, so we become more consistent in our efforts.”
The nature of luck is that it’s out of our control and therefore, we can’t duplicate it on demand. Take a great basketball player like LeBron James for example. During his career, he’s hit a couple shots from beyond half court; however, you’ll only see him do that at the buzzer. The reason he doesn’t make that attempt every time down the court is because it’s not a high percentage shot. Such a shot requires a very high percent of luck. That’s why you’re more likely to see him drive the ball all the way into the paint for a dunk or easier shot. The closer he gets to the basket; he lowers his dependence on luck.
How does this apply to us?
It’s really quite simple. The higher our dependence on luck, the more likely we are to fail at what we’re attempting to do. We have to find ways to lower that dependency so that we become more
As I stated before, we all depend on a little luck. My luck dependency is roughly 20% and I’m constantly looking for ways to make it less. I’ve yet to meet a person who’s 100% dependent upon skill and ability, but the closer we get to 100% the greater our chances are for success. As R.E. Shay said, “Depend on the luck of the rabbits foot if you will, but remember, it didn’t work out too well for the rabbit.”
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PROVIDING GUESTS A luxurious EXPERIENCE SINCE 1918 THE BROADMOOR RESORT & HOTEL
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In 1916, Spencer Primrose, an entreprenuer from Philadelphia, and his wife Julie, purchased the 40-acre site of The Broadmoor Casino and Hotel and adjoining 450 acres for $90,000. They set out to create the most beautiful resort in the world modeled after the opulence and elegance that the Penroses had experienced in Europe and the Orient but was almost nonexistent in the U.S. That summer, master golf course architect Donald Ross is hired to construct the resort’s first golf course.
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Inspired by the finest culinary regions of Italy, Ristorante del Lago offers diners a unique and authentic Italian dining experience.
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The Terrace Junior Suite
Each Terrace Junior suite showcases spectacular views from the seventh floor of the new Broadmoor West. Plush furniture and king beds transport you to the most relaxing of places as light streams in through the large windows and private patios provide the perfect spot to delight in sunsets over the Colorado Rockies.
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Freshly prepared meals made from locally sourced ingredients fill the plates of Natural Epicurean. The menu offers a variety of healthy, wholesome, organic and natural choices that accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free diners without sacrificing flavor.
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Couples Massage Room
Couples massage services are available in Swedish, Signature, Pre-Natal and Deep Tissue.
Enjoy some pampering designed for two with our customized couples massages. Each guest may choose the massage of their liking (based on availability), which should be requested at the time of booking.
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TOUCHSCREEN GLOVES $22.21 sandstone *also available in gray Previously only available in black, our new touch screen gloves collection comes in 4 sophisticated new colors to inject some brightness into gray autumn/winter days; natural gray, sandstone, lavender and coral pink. The natural colors contribute to a minimal and sophisticated look and can easily be combined with most outfits. 14  VENTRE
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DOUBLE LAYERED TOUCHSCREEN GLOVES $31.11 gray
Developed in response to numerous requests from customers in colder climates. An extra layer, made out of wool, acts as an insulator and doubles as lining, providing enhanced insulation. The updated design includes a leather wrist strap with magnetic snap closure and upgraded material for increased durability. Anti-slip dots provide maximized grip.
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JUST BEAN YOURSELF
JUST BEAN YOURSELF
COFFEE SHOPS THAT ARE AS UNIQUE AS YOU
Denver • 2002
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Metropolis Denver is dedicated to creating a specialty coffee experience that is welcoming, approachable and educational. We continually strive to better serve the communities around us and grow with our expanding mile-high city.
Bloom Coffee Roasters and Kaldi’s Coffee to name a few. We are dedicated to promoting and enhancing the Barista Craft locally, nationally and worldwide. We volunteer countless hours to the Barista Guild of America, Speciality
We are proud to be partnered with Herkimer Coffee Roasters in Seattle, WA for our staple coffee offerings. With so many amazing coffees and companies around, we strive to bring something out of the ordinary to Denver and will showcase some industry friends we have made over the years. Always be on the look out for limited run offerings from great folks like Bows & Arrows Coffee Roaster, Sweet
Coffee Association of America, Rocky Mountain Craft Coffee Alliance and United States Coffee Championships on a number of levels as instructors, council members and judges. We strive to make a better cup of coffee and experience for customers with what we continually learn everyday. Denver • 2002
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A PLENTIFUL PURSE
FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS & ALBERT EINSTEIN Article by Kristen Judd, Owner/CEO of Money Secrets
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I know what you’re thinking. “What does Albert Einstein have to do with money?” He is very relevant to the conversation about money today. We are all aware he was a genius. But let’s start off with this famous quote:
the 8th Wonder of the World and helped discover The Rule of 72. “Those that understand compound interest will earn it. Those that don’t will pay it.” - Albert Einstein. In fact, they have yet to settle his estate even though he died in the 50’s because he is still earning $10M each year just from this simple rule.
huge! As far as tackling debt, I like to help my clients set up an Avalanche method of getting their debt paid off. It takes a bit to get it going, but once it does - it is like an avalanche! The savings program will need to be consistent, easy and automatic. The most important element about these new habits we’re creating is that they need to be comfortable. We are building The Rule of 72 is simple, easy habits here. Much like food math. You take any interest diets, financial diets don’t rate that you are getting and work.
“Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.” - Albert Einstein It’s the new year and it’s time to make new goals and of course, New Year’s Resolution. There are two that always come up when it comes to money. 1. Paying off debt or 2. Saving more money.
divide it into the number 72. That will tell you exactly how many years it will take for your money to just automatically double all by itself. So, yes… if you have gotten in the habit of financing your lifestyle and you can’t figure out how to get Let’s be honest, most resolutions ahead; this is why. If you don’t and goals are missing some key address the debt issue, you will components when it comes to never be able to make those hitting our mark. numbers match up (debt vs savings). The first component is that we never include “WHY” we want Now, you can create a plan. to achieve the goal. Secondly, The good news is that you can we never figure out the “HOW”. pay off debt and save money You have to have a plan. simutaneously. If you are serious, this is going to include Before we begin to address both taking a look at your budget of those resolutions, we need and finding money that is going to understand Compound to pay someone else instead of Interest. Albert Einstein you! I’ve been able to find as equated Compound Interest to much as $1200+/mo. That is
The hardest part of this whole process is getting started! Sometimes you need a partner much in the way you do when trying to lose weight. I encourage you to embrace compound interest much like Albert Einstein did! For a limited time only, I’m giving away a Financial Goals Worksheet to anyone who needs it. Here’s to starting your year off right!
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NAKED HEALTHY
“I went vegetarian for 60 days while living in Boulder, CO.”
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NAKED HEALTHY MEAT: NOT THE ONLY SOURCE OF PROTEIN. with Adam Gates
One the the questions I get asked more than any is where can I get protein other than meat? The average american eats WAY too much meat...and the majority of it is processed, if not overly. Whether it be for environmental, moral, spiritual or health reasons, the replacement of meat in your diet for what is listed on the next page will show great health benefits. I went vegetarian for 60 days while living in Boulder, Colorado. I decided after the 60 days to re-introduce meat, but I significantly reduced the amount from what I had previously averaged. The changes I noticed in my body were so noticeable, I wanted to share the reasons to and how to eat less of it. For some reason, people freak out when they think about reducing meat in their diet. I will tell you from experience, not only will it be ok, but you’ll have more energy, less stomach and digestive issues and the opportunity to experience new tastes and textures on your tongue. Who wouldn’t like that? VENTREMAGAZINE.COM JAN 2016
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Why you should eat less meat: The average person in the U.S eats 71.2 pounds and that’s only beef, veal, pork and lamb. It scares me that red meat consumption is so much higher than poultry (54 lbs) for so many reasons. Red meat is not good for the human body except in very, and I mean very, small amounts for so many reasons. For starters, it’s incredibly high in saturated fat. You don’t want much of this sort of fat. Excess saturated fat can build up plaque in the artery walls. It hardens them, causing blockages, leading to higher blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. That fat you can see in the meat before you cook it, is the exact stuff that ends up floating in your body. Not all of that gets flushed out of your system, and if you are up there with the average american, that stuff is most certainly in parts of your body where you don’t want it.
MEAT IS ACTUALLY ACIDIC
Too much of ANY meat will raise your acidity which is not good. You can overdo any meat, including chicken and fish. When your body is acidic, numerous bad things begin to happen. The most important is that cancer NEEDS an acidic environment to grow. If it doesn’t have one it will starve to death. Think of it like a swimming pool. If it is too acidic algae can grow and that is not what you want. Get all your chemicals right and you have crystal clear water. While we’re at it, I’ll mention the other things 24 VENTRE
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that raise your acidity: The list includes any processed, refined foods or drink, sugar, alcohol, coffee, soda or dairy. I’m sorry, I know it’s basically all the cheat foods.
HOW MUCH SHOULD I EAT?
I would not suggest any more than 6 oz of red meat once a week and that is pushing it. I feel comfortable with once a week IF you are active and eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. If you are NOT eating fruits and vegetables, the red meat will catch you sooner or later. That is a recipe for disaster. As far as fish and chicken and turkey, once or twice a day around 6 oz. The same rule applies to produce consumption. If you are not ingesting fiber the meat will build up in your digestive system. I’m not going to get gross; I’ll let you paint your own picture. What to eat as meatless proteins. There are other sources than those - NUTS & BUTTERS: almond butter, cashew butter and organic peanut butter. Average 12.5 grams per half cup. - QUINOA. Any color. Cooked it has 8 grams per cup - EGGS: An eggs has about 5-6 grams of protein. - PUMPKIN SEEDS have 6 grams in a half cup - LENTILS: 13 grams of protein per 50g of weight - RICE: 4.3 grams cooked - KALE: 4.3 grams per 100g - SPINACH: 2.9 grams per 100g - HEMP SEEDS: 11.5 grams per 50g -EDAMAME: ONLY organic raw and unprocessed. 11 grams per 100g -HUMMUS is 8 grams per 100. listed; however, these primary sources you’ll find more easily.
THE INCREDIBLE HEALTH BENEFIT OF FRUITS & VEGGIES
Think of fruits and veggies like tiny, organic garbage disposals. They help chew up and break down all the other stuff you eat. Also, they reduce your body’s acidity. Your 100 trillion gut bacteria rule your world and most don’t even know it. If you eat processed foods that are high in sugar and flour without the stuff that actually grows, you will send your gut bacteria into a frenzy. What you eat 100% DIRECTLY determines what genes are, or are not turned on. As I mentioned earlier this would include cancer, tumors, etc. The gut bacteria control this. They also control anxiety and depression. It you don’t eat real food, you will become less energetic and more overweight. It’s just a matter of time. The gut bacteria is made once again, DIRECTLY from what you give it. Zero calorie items such as aspartame in diet drinks (nutra sweet, splenda) grow a type of gut bacteria that throws your cells into a frenzy, causing inflammation,
“Eating red meat without the consumption of fruits and vegetables is a recipe for disaster.” IN CLOSING
depression and anxiety. They did a test where they took gut bacteria from overweight mice, and put them into healthy mice. The healthy mice on healthy diets started acting depressed and anxious. I say this just to reinforce the point. The more fruit, veggies, nuts, healthy fats etc you put into your body, the more and more your cells will regenerate properly. The more nutrition you get, the more energy you’ll have. You will also sleep much better.
I’ll leave you with this to think about. Do you eat meat multiple times a day? Are you out of shape? If yes, seriously consider lowering your intake of meat and replace it with something listed above. Are you fit and chowing down on meat numerous times a day like a bodybuilder ....and I used to? You can greatly benefit from switching your protein sources. I am 34 and in the best shape of my life. I eat far more fruits and vegetables than ever before combined with reduced amounts of meat. Again I’ll say, I’m in the best shape of my life while consuming less meat. I adhere to everything in this story, as well as fresh veggie juice or a Greendrink (veggie smoothie) every single day. I do this because it makes me feel good, not because it’s a chore. If it were a chore, I would’ve given up already. I’ve dedicated my life to helping others live a happier and healthier life. Reducing your meat intake is a sure way to get the huge ball rolling. Adam Gates of Nakedhealthy NakedHealthy.com Facebook:
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Our mission is to improve people’s wellbeing and quality of life through accessories which combine innovative technology, quality craftsmanship and stylish design. To achieve this goal we have researched, tested and studied the benefits and applications of natural frequencies and applied our findings in our products. Let us take you on this journey. CLASSIC ROUND MINI with 5 link rose gold plated bracelet The rose gold plated spherical case and mother of pearl dial perfectly compliment each other to ensure this timepiece sits elegantly on the wrist. For those that want more from their day to day watch, housed inside is our Natural Frequency Technology, designed to help wearers feel more focused and less stressed.
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NATURAL FREQUENCIES AND THEIR ORIGIN Events on earth such as thunderstorms and in outer space such as intense solar activity constantly produce extremely low frequency electromagnetic waves below 40 Hertz. Did you know that lightning strikes somewhere around the globe several times every second of the day? This produces a constant supply of natural frequencies that circle the earth, trapped between the earth’s surface and ionosphere, energy available to Philip Stein.
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In 1952 German physicist Winfried Otto Schumann proposed the existence of natural electromagnetic waves surrounding our planet. Eight years later, in Germany biologist Ruetger Wever used a variety of experiments to show that these Schumann Resonances can positively influence health, performance and overall wellbeing of humans. It wasn’t until the late 70’s that these Schumann frequencies were detected from a balloon by a Japanese research team. We believe that all organisms have evolved or grown accustomed to these natural frequencies, and our systems are tuned to operate best with them, rather than with the increasing number of man-made frequencies we experience daily in our modern world.
At Philip Stein we believe that everything on the earth operates ideally when exposed to natural frequencies.
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But in our modern world, we are surrounded by many man-made electromagnetic frequencies generated by electrical power lines and appliances, WiFi transmissions and mobile phones. These artificial frequencies compete with, and overpower the natural ones and can put us out of tune with our planet. Philip Stein’s Natural Frequency Technology was discovered and developed by a group of engineers and scientists committed to harness the positive influence natural frequencies have on human being. Years later after careful research, tuning, and testing, our engineers have identified the various different frequencycombinations best suited for balance, relaxation, focus and those for sleep. Their continued efforts and dedication are at the core of all of our products.
Each Philip Stein lifestyle product contains a metal component that acts like a tuned antenna, which harvests the nearly uninterrupted supply of natural frequencies that constantly circle the earth and channeling them to your body. Our antennae are finely tuned to only pick up combinations of frequencies between 0.2 and 32.5 Hertz, which we believe are beneficial for overall wellbeing or sleep, while ignoring the rest. Our watches and bracelets channel the frequencies associated with relaxation and focus to help you during your busy day. Our Sleep Bracelets harvests different frequencies – those associated with sleep allowing you to awake refreshed.
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ON THE COVER
THE BUSINESS of being Sara Hurrle photographed by Paul Buceta
FIT BEING YOUR BEST SELF Interview and article by Jeni Tetamore
PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul Buceta
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Life is often about second and third chances. Sometimes it’s about not only finding your passion, but following it down many paths, many times, before finding the method that works for you. For Sara Hurrle, her journey of discovery involved not only knowing what she wanted, but learning how to accomplish it. Sara is a world class champion body builder and trainer, so it’s safe to say that she is not intimidated by hard work or heavy lifting. However, even champions struggle with their dark times and self-doubts. While she was always the one throughout college and even thereafter that friends and family would come to for fitness and health advice, she wasn’t happy. She started her own mortgage brokerage, but she still wasn’t happy. Her life was in such a place where she finally had to admit she had a problem. A big problem. She was an alcoholic... VENTREMAGAZINE.COM JAN 2016
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fitness guru not taking care of herself? Was it even possible to recover from that kind of emotional and physical setback? Fortunately, with a lot of help and a great deal of that discipline that would eventually turn Sara into the champion she is, she is now a recovering alcoholic, one who acknowledges that it was this battle that helped her realize she needed to be doing more of what she loved. And that was helping others become their best selves. With her company Live Train Be, Sara dedicates her time and
talents in assisting clients not only reach their weight and health goals, but also trains individuals and teams to compete in physique competitions. It would be easy to end Sara’s story here. In truth, this was only the beginning of Sara finding her place as a business woman. A little over a year ago, Sara’s life changed dramatically again. She took the leap many women do, becoming a wife and mother. Even she couldn’t have predicted how this would affect not only her outlook but the day-today running of her business. A businesswoman faces many challenges not generally encountered by men. First, there is this expectation that women place upon themselves to somehow find that mythical balance between work and home life, giving 100% at all times to both career and family. Secondly, there is the
“There is this expectation that women place upon themselves to somehow find that mythical balance between work and home life, giving 100% at all times to both career and family...”
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expectation society places on women to do the same, to be available for clients and projects and still cook meals, do laundry, read stories, and be a loving spouse. This can cause a lot of pressure. And, as Sara states, she had a lot of expectations herself before she had to live the life. There is a part of her that would like to go back to former clients and apologize, as her motto had been “If you want it bad enough, you’ll make time for it.” Now, she understands that there are only so many hours in the day, and for wives and mothers this too often means splitting priorities between jobs, spouses, and children, as well as health. It’s brought on a whole new level of passion for her clients and business.
PHOTOGRAPHER: Paul Buceta
Sara with her husband, Barry and son Quincy.
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Today, she comes to her business with a clear-eyed understanding of the challenges her clients encounter and has taken strides herself to adjust appropriately. These same recommendations may help those who are looking to get fit or start a business.
SET MEASUREABLE GOALS.
Write them down, put dates on them, place them somewhere that you will see them and see them every day. This is something most people have heard, and yet never do. Whenever you write something down, you are more likely to remember it.
USE TECHNOLOGY TO YOUR ADVANTAGE.
Online calendars, formatted stock emails, signature lines, software designed for your line of work, whatever it is, make the investment, learn how to use it, and use it every day. The hours saved are hours that can be dedicated back to clients or family time.
GATHER SUPPORT.
Sara has a group of women who are also business owners and mothers with whom she is connected, so they can support one another, give one another reality checks, and be there to cheerlead regularly. And since they are all in the same boat, they understand one another’s struggles and successes in a tangible way. Wherever you are, gather support of likeminded individuals to be friends and support. And make sure your family is on board with your business dream, because they will be living it with you.
SEEK HELP.
You do not have to do it all! Sara uses services like food home delivery that will deliver healthy meals to their home, because that is something on which she felt she could compromise. Find those areas where you know you don’t have to do the work, and replace yourself. Maybe this is hiring someone to watch your children one day a week, or having a laundry service, a bookkeeper, or a service to run your personal errands. Do one thing to make your life easier. 34 VENTRE
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BE WILLING TO SET BOUNDARIES.
Know when to say no and be willing to set down priorities. Business time is business time, family time is family time. Burn out is more likely to happen when boundaries aren’t set. Don’t be afraid to communicate your needs to your family and even your clients.
DO IT BECAUSE YOU LOVE IT.
There are lots of ways to make money in the world, but if you are going to own your own business, make sure you love what you do every single day, otherwise you are just working for another boss. It won’t get you out of bed in the morning with a smile on your face. Even if what you choose to do is hard, if you love what to do, the long hours, the full to-do list, and dedication required won’t feel like a crushing burden.
Sara with her husband, Barry Osafo-Atta. 2013 Women’s Physique Olympia, 3rd place.
“This accomplishment, the incredible women of this division and the years of dreaming, working, sacrificing will be forever etched on my heart.”
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To become her best self, she was ready to be unafraid to fail, to get “mud on her face”, to have things not be “perfect” before following her dreams and passions. She recognizes that there are so many things that could be better – she could have a better website, be on social media more, be better at ‘fill in the blank’. But to have that define her business would then mean choosing to not follow her dream until everything was in place. And that’s no way to live. No way to work. No way to be your best self.
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When we hired TL Designs to help us redecorate, neither one of us really had any tangible idea of what we wanted the final outcome to look like. Teresa listened to our initially vague expectations and clarified our vision from picking out paint schematics, to shopping with us for accent pieces and furniture, to arranging and hanging everything. Our house is now a home, with the living room transformed into a cozy yet chic space, touched with antique and vintage pieces throughout...
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REJUVENATE.
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Our bedroom is a space, truly custom-made for just us. Each night stand, lamp, accent chair and decorative item was hand selected using Teresa’s intelligible understanding of our ambiguous vision. It is now the bedroom that we had always knew we wanted, without knowing how to actualize ourselves. It is romantic, soft, inviting and special. Our home is a reflection of who we are and we couldn’t have done it without TL Designs!
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BEDROOM DISCUSSIONS
Why Entreprenuers Have the Best SEX by Emily Weng with
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ntrepreneurs are wired differently both in and out of the bedroom. This rewire of unconventional thinking, confidence and laser focus keeps everything interesting. If you are with a business owner, there’s no time for dull moments, strap on your seatbelt and hold on for dear life. Trust me, the “ride” will be well worth it! Confidence is extremely sexy and so is a mind wired on driven innovation. When the two are combined, it’s powerful and addictive. Most of us desire the go-getter mentality that knows how to take charge and push GO! when our sexual engines are revved up. Business owners are visionaries possessing a mindset that the standard 9-5 mentality will likely never come close to touching. The only way to understand this lifestyle would be to join the mere 12 percent of Americans who are considered entrepreneurs or to date one. If this excites you, look no further. That dreamy person might be at your fingertips, but when deciding to become one or date an entrepreneur, it’s important to understand that they are far from the cookie-cutter personality types. That said, complacency and mundane living is not something you will find in an entrepreneur’s boardroom, or in their bedroom. Being an entrepreneur regularly accompanies the need to be in control, this commonly becomes prevalent in sexual activities as well.
Sex Strategy BUSINESS PLAN: Mapping what you long for in a partner. BRANDING: Be your own brand WEARING MULTIPLE HATS: Roleplay CREATIVITY: Refusal of monotony EXPLORE NEW STRATEGIES: Introducing new positions ACTION PLAN: Taking action in your sex life and push GO! ANALYTICS: Paying attention to your lovers body language MARKET ANALYSIS: Discovery of their partner’s likes and dislikes SALES & MARKETING: What you bring and What you sing SETTING GOALS: Foreplay ACHIEVING GOALS: The almighty climax TIME MANAGEMENT: Making time for SEX, what a concept.
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...complacency and mundane living is not something you will find in an entrepreneur’s boardroom, or their bedroom.
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An Orgasm a Day Keeps the Doctor Away!
The Secret Sauce
What’s the secret behind this mystical mindset? Did you know that the yoni (Penis Fly Trap) and lingam (The Thrill Drill) are not just for pleasure? Yes, I know. These were names that came up in my search for “alternative labels” and I wanted to share the laughter with you! What if I told you that our erogenous zones are in fact the link to our Creation Chakra. That’s right, if you want to manifest something even more profound, the use of your most private areas will awaken a powerful creator. I am not just talking about making babies, I am talking about creating anything and everything. Creation of the most amazing life you could ever imagine. The secret is when you have an intimate relationship with yourself, and others, you create and manifest everything you desire. (If you’re single, self pleasure is also crucial for producing at your highest level.) The Creation Chakra can help you to manifest during orgasm and you can even experience healing from this rejuvenating technique. Being passionately present during sex will tune you to the highest frequencies of manifestation and lift your spirit to its most sacred plains.To further explain, I feel its safe to say that most of us can identify with the euphoric feeling that overtakes our bodies during moments of extreme emotions that sex often brings. It can affluently change our thoughts and perceptions by connecting our body to our spirit. This is incredibly similar to deep meditation to which true manifestation derives from, complete and total contentment.
• Relieves stress! Stress is the numero uno on early death. • Keeps your immune system strong. • Boosts your libido, the more you have the more you want! • Improves women’s bladder control. • Lowers blood pressure yet raises vascularity. (which help raise other areas!) • Burns calories. On average you burn 85-200 calories each time you engage in sexual activity. It takes about 3500 calories to burn a pound of fat. Just 30 min of sex burns 144+ calories, but on average, people have sex for 11 minutes. • Lowers your risk of heart attacks. • Lessens pain. • Decreases risks of prostate cancer. • Improves sleep. • Provides a youthful glow. • Lighter menstrual cycles. • Boosts self-esteem to help close your business deals.. • Improves intimacy. • Improves oxytocin: The love hormone. Business owners do have everything it takes to have better sex, better health and better wealth. I too have the wiring of the above referenced entrepreneurial mindset and can speak openly from my own personal and professional experiences. If you want to thrive, I suggest studying an established business owner or a budding entrepreneur and you might unlock the door to your own success. Emily Weng
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As I departed down the one-of-a-kind floating staircase I couldn’t help but realize something about my Hotel Sorella experience. With just a little bit of research on where to stay, I had finally taken my name off that list of the overworked and uninspired.
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BUSINESS OF LOVE
THREADS WORLDWIDE MISSION 
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We are creating life-changing work for women around the world through the fair trade of artisan jewelry.
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“We collaborate with Artisan Parnters around the world to generate sustainable business opportunities.”
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Threads Worldwide was founded in 2011. We provide a system for women in the United States to become social entrepreneurs by providing a voice and income opportunities for our Artisan Partners in developing countries. Threads gives women a means to support their families, and the foundation to innovate and contribute to our world.
When women have access to an income, they reinvest 90% of their income into their families, from education to healthcare. Threads Worldwide is creating a world that trades fairly, eradicates poverty, and honors handcrafted over factory-made.
Each piece of Threads jewelry tells a unique story of the women who made it. This story is brought to light and shared by our Fair Trade Partners with the women attending Threads Trunk Shows and parties around the US. Many of the Artisan women are victims of the sex trade, HIV positive, deaf, and still others are struggling to make ends meet because of social, economic, and other hardships. We provide women in developing countries with a way to thrive instead of just survive.
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PETEN CLUTCH Guatemala
$64.00 Product Information: This clutch is handcrafted from traditional Mayan blouses & nubuck leather. Each clutch is unique; patterns will vary in floral or geometric designs. Each piece will vary slightly reflecting the hand of the artisan. The compartments are cotton lined with nubuck leather detailing and full zipper closure. Size: 4.55”x 8.25” Material: Nubuck leather, cotton, and upcycled huipile (traditional Mayan blouse)
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“Threads Worldwide is a movement created to change the way we shop.” ThreadsWorldwide.com
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