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A Letter From The Editor
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he Theme for this issue is “Innovative Women of Wisdom, “ which was given during a transformational work session with my assistant. We were reviewing the list of 500 women we have targeted to interview for Silke Endress for 2009. What D’Atra my assistant noticed was that the bios for these women have strong corporate influences; borrowed wisdom, authenticity, love for the arts, and innovative thinking that helped define, shape, and retool them for success in the 21st century. Inside you get a first hand look at what Innovative Women of Wisdom represents, a theme we will continue throughout 2009. These are amazing women! From Pakistan to Orlando we share stories of women who are making a difference in the lives of other women. Dr. Begum Jan, chair of the Tribal Women Welfare Association understand educating women can be a politically and physically dangerous activity, particularly since the Taliban and al-Qaida view it as “un-Islamic” and dangerous to traditional cultural values. Lone Morch is educating women about beauty, purification, and self-love, how powerful is that, selfdiscovery is liberating! Empowering women and delivering messages of hope is Catrice’s way creating authenticity in the lives of vibrant women. A connoisseur of arts and cultures of the east and the west, Catherine has a very holistic eye for beauty and fashion. The culture of change and transformation is the journey that Kris explores with her clients to maximize their potential of success. The expansion, enrichment, and empowerment of training gave Marryam the ingredients to develop intuitive business strategies for guaranteed success. With inspiration and motivation, Sarah leads with innovative style, passion, and persistence for defined leadership. We are truly excited about our inaugural SoulSpa for Inspiration with Pastor Natalie Francisco. Pastor Natalie shares her Divine gift of wisdom and an awesome Word of worth. As women we embody the elements of strength, will, and tenacity. We borrow wisdom from one another, invigorate strategies for success, empower via our Jewels of Wisdom, and embrace during difficult times. Innovative Women of Wisdom this is a Call To Action for all women-owned businesses to be encouraged and motivated by the latest string of economic duress; we are a resilient species, creative, and integrious, this too will pass! Success for 2009!
CeCe Cole, Editor-In-Chief “Everybody Has A Story…What’s Your Story of Glory”
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Marcia Cross joins Olay in the effort to raise awareness about the risks of skin cancer based on her personal experience with the disease.
"Desperate Housewives" star Marcia Cross
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The Courage to Educate Women In a Global Market
PAKISTANI WOMAN FINDS EDUCATION CAN BE POLITICALLY DANGEROUS Begum Jan finds ways to educate women and girls despite ongoing threats International Women of Courage Award winner Begum Jan - By Jane Morse Washington -- Dr. Begum Jan, chair of the Tribal Women Welfare Association (TWWA), knows well that for women and girls living in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of northwest Pakistan, learning can be a politically and physically dangerous activity. In these parts of the country, modern ideas are distrusted, and women and girls are discouraged from going to school or taking employment outside the home. As a result, 97% of women in FATA are illiterate, most live in abject poverty, few allowed access to modern health care, almost none have a voice in the tribal councils. Extremists such as the Taliban and al-Qaida paint efforts to educate and improve the lives of women as “un-Islamic” and dangerous to traditional cultural values. They have targeted nongovernmental organizations in particular, bombing their offices, threatening their staff members and trying to intimidate anyone in the FATA who takes part in their programs or accepts their assistance. Schools for girls have been the target of threats and bomb attacks. And in some tribal areas, women who venture outside the traditional spheres of home and family are harassed, assaulted, and, in some cases, killed. Jan, however, established TWWA, a nonprofit organization, to empower women in traditional FATA communities with programs that help women improve their economic and social standings, teach them how to become more active in community affairs and encourage them to send their daughters to school. In 2007, Jan led TWWA’s participation in Peshawar in a nationwide women’s protest against conservative clerics who had urged suicide bombings and violence in the face of efforts to bring about change. The media quoted Jan as saying: “No religion allows their faithful to use sticks in places of worship.” Against the odds, Jan works to change conditions in her region. She practices medicine at a private health care center in the tribal areas and has worked as a field physician with the Pakistan Red Crescent to provide health care to Afghan refugees. Jan’s work has garnered recognition in the United States. On March 10 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at the State Department in Washington presented her with a 2008 International Women of Courage Award. (See “United States Honors Eight Female Champions of Human Rights.”) In its second year, the award is the result of Secretary Rice’s desire to recognize women around the globe who have shown exceptional courage and leadership in promoting women’s rights and advancement. Speaking at a public forum at the State Department March 11, Jan said that aid coming to Pakistan rarely reaches the tribal communities where she does most of her work. Lack of economic opportunities makes these groups vulnerable to the Taliban, Jan said through an interpreter. Women in the tribal areas, she said, are in need of better education, greater political awareness and improved health care. She called for more international support to meet their needs. Jan expressed appreciation for the March 10 meeting at the White House, in which President Bush and first lady Laura Bush paid respect to the Women of Courage awardees, an act that Jan said raised overall awareness of the problems facing women in Pakistan and elsewhere.
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Today's Businesswomen
STRIKE A WORK-LIFE BALANCE Gone are the days when women were expected to stay at home to dote on their children and husbands. Today's women have broken through the glass ceiling and are finding their way to corner offices around the country.
personal life. And finding employers with this approach may be easier than you think. For example, The HON Company, a leading manufacturer of office furniture, understands the importance of family and instills a culture that enables work-life balance.
Juggling life both inside and outside the home can be a challenge -- that's why it's important to strike the proper balance between work and personal lives. Luckily, there are specific strategies that women can implement to strike a healthier balance. FIND WORK THAT WORKS With today's struggling economy and families requiring dual incomes, finding an employer that offers flexibility is often the key to both a successful career and
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Beyond creating quality office furniture that creates a comfortable, flexible and "homelike" work setting, HON offers its members perks such as flexible spending accounts to help offset the costs of daycare, local YMCA fitness center allowances, and familyoriented activities. "Make sure you go to work with someone that has the same philosophy as you do," says Tammy Vasilatos, owner of Tammy Vasilatos CPA, LLC.
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Tammy’s 100 percent female accounting firm in El Paso, Tex. Vasilatos has created a family-friendly work atmosphere by offering flexible work schedules to her employees. She adds, "Don't give up what you want, because you don't need to do that anymore. The women before us had to, but we don't." "I am more understanding of the importance of work-life balance," says Michelle Horan, president and owner of Salka Office Furniture, a full-service office dealer in Meridian, Conn. "I am very flexible with hours and time off. I believe that taking care of good employees and customers is what leads to success." SET REALISTIC TIME SCHEDULES While work deadlines are a necessary evil that you must complete, will anything bad happen if the dishes don't get done or the bed isn't made every day? No - so don't sweat the small stuff.
Start each week with a realistic "to-do list" for both your work and home life. Check yourself each day to ensure that you are making progress and that your time allowances are in check. By the end of the work week, if you've completed enough tasks each day, your weekend can truly be enjoyed. And don't sweat it if you didn't get to the household chores. If you need to, you can hire a professional cleaning or landscaping service.
LEAVE WORK AT WORK With cell phones, laptops, PDAs and home offices, it has become blurry when the workday begins and ends. Be sure to separate your personal time from professional time by turning off your connections to the working world and turning on your connections with your family and friends.
"Don't be embarrassed or apologetic that you want to have both a career and a family," adds Vasilatos. "Employers just want good quality work." While striking a work-life balance in today's fastpaced world isn't an easy task, by following these few guidelines, it is possible. "Now is a wonderful time to be a woman in the workforce," says Vasilatos. "You really can have it all!" For more information on The HON Company, visit www.HON.com.
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LIVE A HEALTHY LOVE LIFE
LUNCH. THINK CLASS.
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The Evolution of LO E MORCH Danish of origin but gypsy by spirit, Lone Mørch (Lona Moerk) has been calling the Bay Area home for the past 10 years. With a deep curiosity about people, places, the stories we tell, and how we change, Lone has explored both inner and outer worlds. Amidst climbing mountains and playing Robinson Cruso on stamp-sized islands off of Sumatra’s coast, Lone has worked in development projects in Nepal, created learning opportunities for Scandinavian students in San Francisco, produced documentary portraits and more, before she found the courage to pursue a more artistic career in writing and photography. In 2004 Lone established Lolo’s Boudoir, a creative space for women’s self-discovery and expression. Focusing on the magical intersection between art, play and transformation, Lone uses photography, storytelling and coaching to inspire people to see and be who they really are and live more empowered, succulent lives. Her fine art photography has been featured in magazines and newspapers in USA and Denmark, and exhibited in San Francisco, at City Hall, the Castro Theatre, Hotel des Arts, Mina Dresden Gallery, and the international Supperclub. During the summer of 2008 big posters of her photography were shown at the town square of Vevey in Switzerland.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.”
As a writer, Lone published her first article in 1996 about her relationship with her housekeeper in a Nepalese village. Since, her work has been published in Danish, Nepalese and American magazines, newspapers and blogs, such as Magical Blend, SF Chronicle Magazine, and the Huffington Post. In 2002 Lone won the Tannembaum literary award for the first five chapters of her memoir, Accidental Pilgrim by the San Francisco Foundation. The same year she won Honorary Mention by Writers Digest for her essay, “Hitched by Elvis” and in 2007 the Silver Solas Award by Travelers Tales for her family story “Thank God for the War” about a reunion in Transylvania. She is currently finishing her memoir, Accidental Pilgrimage, and a beautiful coffee table book of women’ stories and photography. When not photographing, writing, and developing new projects, Lone can be found hiking the trails around San Francisco with her faithful Chihuahua, getting groovy on the dance floor, cooking up a storm for friends or exploring distant parts of this wonderful world.
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Inside with Professional Photographer LO E MORCH SILKE ENDRESS: Where were you raised? LONE MORCH: In a small town in Denmark. SE: When you were in high school what career goals did you have?
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LM: As a teen I was rebellious and confused about education. I was interested in journalism, psychology, and saving the poor, yet I also had a creative urge and deep desire to explore the world, somehow knowing that the narrow-minded small town life of my childhood was limiting me and my imagination. I somehow knew my life and career wasn't going to be stream-lined and predictable. I was told by my mentors at school that psychology was a bad choice because it was so difficult to get jobs at that time, and other circumstances led me to business school and then, a degree in political science and change. Meanwhile, I traveled much and incorporated international aid into my masters program.
As I look back, I see that I've been able to explore all my interests in various ways and mostly through learning by doing. For instance, I was able to focus on the psychology of change through working as a personal coach and facilitate educational programs and my writing and storytelling expanded by learning how to make documentary movies together with my former husband. Today, Lolo's Boudoir is the platform where I can integrate it all. What am I saying? To trust the process, to go with the flow and your curiosities. SE: How did your friends perceive you in school?
As a leader. Someone willing to speak up, work hard, go her own way. A friend of mine from University days found me through Linkedin.com last year, after 15 years of no contact. He visited me here in Sausalito, and could reflect back to me that everything I was talking about then, everything I was doing then, from the way my home looked, to the way I was creating a safe, creative space for my friends to be themselves, to my dreams, creativity and travels, it's all the same. Basically, I am living who I was then, who I am today. LM:
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SE: Who or What was your greatest influence?
Oh there are so many: My artistic mother who put her art up at our house, my literary, spiritual grandmother, who supported me in what I wanted, my outspoken, politically engaged father, feeling close to family, nature, animals, and seasons at my grandparent’s farms. There were TV, music, books, but even more so, I think growing up in a small town in a family of authoritarian men and slightly oppressed women, I became rebellious on women's behalf, refusing to succumb to the traditional ways, refusing to be dependent upon a man or settle for less. Now, I know it's more complex than such, but it gave me the inspiration to forge a way of my own and today, I help women do that for themselves. As a young adult, I was wildly influenced by writers like Anais Nin, who were honest and open about themselves, and by all my travels in different cultures. Today, I draw inspiration from everything and everybody.
LM:
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What was your most challenging situation and how did you overcome those obstacles?
LM: The challenge to forge a way on my own has been my biggest joy and biggest challenge. My life has been all about finding out who I am, and how I can best express myself as whom I am. I didn't start out with a big old master plan but have gone with the flow, followed my curiosity, the momentum, and learnt much from trail and error. I've often taken on bigger challenges or jobs than I was equipped to deal with. And learnt the hard way. Often I've felt outside, like I didn't know what I was doing, and had to defend myself against the 'main stream' or people who care but don't understand how I can live with so much insecurity. I can't, really, but yet, I do. There's my growing edge. Though I am very confident, independent and courageous in many ways, I also have had my internal struggles, with doubt, hesitation, lacking self-esteem or self-love. To forge a way of your own requires a lot of faith, flexibility, and endurance.
“I found myself intrigued by the intimate collaboration and conversations we would have about all things female - our bodies…”
I could not have foreseen that I would be doing what I am doing today. And for some time I had a lot of judgments about what I am doing - how can an academic person become a photographer. But I have come to realize we like to categorize and put each other and ourselves into little neat boxes, so we make sense to each other and the world. We like to have a sense of identify and often we attach it to our work, what we do. I no longer feel such a need to label myself, I no longer am so attached to how people see me. Because I know I am much bigger, much more complex and multi-facetted than being the founder of Lolo's Boudoir or a photographer - these are just expressions of who I am at the moment. SE:
When did you realize that you were a professional photographer?
The short and sweet answer is, that more than being a photographer, I see myself as a creative person, someone who uses various tools and vehicles to express myself, to share my inspiration, my passion, my love with people around me. I love to photograph, to write, to collaborate with inspiring people, and my talent is really to create a space for people to be free and let loose. I have the ability to "see" people deeply, and to help others push their boundaries (of comfort) and (re-)discover new ways of seeing and being themselves. I like to do that in creative ways the engages and invites freedom and exploration. I like to feel I'm making a difference. Who knows where it might go from here. As such, I really do see my life and profession as an adventure LM:
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From Curiosity to Career: How Lolo's Boudoir came to be… About five years ago, I bought an old Nikon camera to take 'real' pictures in this digitalized world. At the same time I'd created this lush boudoir bedroom thinking as a minimalist Dane I should at least once live like a queen, and one day I spontaneously asked a friend to photograph me for a fun and sexy gift to my then husband. I then photographed her, and we agreed it was so much to play around and feel sexy, that all women should try this. I did not then think of it as a business, but practiced b/w photography with friends who wanted something along the lines of my photos. Slowly friends of friends and strangers began coming to me, and it forced me to think more professionally about it - as in how to do this, what process, what to charge, what to give, etc. Meanwhile, I found myself intrigued by the intimate collaboration and conversations we would have about all things female - our bodies, selfimage, sensuality, sexuality, relationships and how to navigate the transitions we constantly find ourselves in as women. Over the years, I've found that all women, no matter how 'perfect' they may look, struggle with negative body and self-images. © Photos Courtesy Lone Morch Silke Endress, Lifestyle of the Lady CEO, International Professional Women’s Magazine
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omen report back to me that their experience working with me, and being photographed, is liberating, cathartic, empowering, transformative, and change how they feel about themselves. It has kept me interested even though I many time has said, why am I doing this? I am not a photographer; this was not part of my master plan. Every time I was trying to let go of it, stop doing it, and focus on my writing and other more 'serious' projects a new opportunity came at me - press, an exhibit, etc.
At some point, I decided to go with the flow and momentum, and turn it into a company, thinking it would allow me time for my writing. But now, years later, I've hardly had any time to write (its coming back though, yeah!), but have had to learn how to run a business. To this day I have a hard time seeing myself as a photographer, only. I see myself as creative, as someone who uses various tools to express my ideas and in this case, help others express themselves. And my work keeps evolving, becoming a mix of art, therapy, and play - I seem to be creating a space for women to safely and creatively explore, express, and embrace their bodies, femininity, and sensual selves. The beautiful pictures are almost secondary to the process, a testament to their inner and outer beauty. For me it’s a chance to share what I'm learning for myself, it's about helping women feel free and fine with who they are, now. With the resulting pictures I help tell a new story about who they are, and all that they are, to move them from their myopic focus on the little details they may not love (cellulite? a feeling of not being attractive? a crocked nose?) to a larger sense of who they are. I hope to liberate them through this work, and instill self-acceptance and love. And I'm currently working on a longer program using photography, personal narrative, digital story telling and coaching to take those who want to deeper into the process of selfexpression. In this way, my work keeps evolving and there's not really a difference between who I am and my work. I use it to explore and inspire and help others ... in ways that interests me, inspires me, and calls me forth.
SOME OF MY FAVORITE QOUTES "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." -Howard Thurman "I don't believe in flittering around the edges of things. You're either going to walk through life and experience it fully or you're going to be a voyeur. And I'm not a voyeur.” -Nicole Kidman in Vogue “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us most...We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in all of us. And when we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” - Marianne Williamson, American author and lecturer
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LONE MORCH AND THAT’S HER STORY!
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WOMEN & MONEY
W OMEN N EED F INANCIAL S ECURITY B EFORE , D URING AND A FTER D IVORCE These days, nearly 43 percent of first marriages end in separation or divorce within 15 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It may seem pessimistic to plan your finances around this possibility, but to ignore it could have dire consequences. To get started, take a personal financial inventory: ♦ What if any assets are in your name only? ♦ Whose name is your house in? Would you be at risk of losing your home if your marriage ends? ♦ Do you and your husband both have a will? If so, who are the beneficiaries? (If this is a second marriage, make sure your will has been updated.) ♦ Update or create your will to make sure your assets are protected from probate court. ♦ Make sure you know how to access vital documents like the title deed to your home and insurance documents. ♦ Review your insurance coverage, including your life and disability needs.
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or many women, the financial ramifications of a divorce can be devastating. Women are much more likely to interrupt their careers to raise families, to neglect insurance and retirement planning and in many cases, to have no plan at all when faced with a divorce. According to Prudential's 2008 study on Financial Experience and Behaviors Among Women, nearly 75 percent of women are caught in the trap of worrying about their financial future, yet not quite sure what to do about it. The study noted two-thirds of boomers nearing retirement are behind when it comes to saving or in "catch-up" mode. Those who are not confident in their potential retirement income have a more limited view of how they might fund those golden years, even anticipating they may need to work during retirement.
♦ Max out your 401(k). There's nothing like having savings set aside in your own name to help boost your financial security and peace of mind. ♦ Meet with a financial professional who understands divorce laws in your state and review your situation. Make suggested changes now -- just in case. ♦ For better or worse, married women need to take financial matters into their own hands so they are prepared if they become suddenly single due to divorce. Should the day arrive when you are required to make it on your own financially, will you be prepared? With these simple steps, you can be. For more information, visit www.prudential.com/women.
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SIMPLE SECRETS TO WORK SMARTER AND SAVE MONEY BY GETTING ORGANIZED
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n today's economy, when one overlooked deadline can cost you business or your job, and one late bill can lower your credit score, it's important to have the edge that organization gives you in both your personal and professional lives.
Working moms especially need superior organization and scheduling skills, as 60 percent say they have more household responsibilities on their plate this year than they did in 2008, according to a survey of 500 working mothers by Braun Research on behalf of Office Depot. "Being organized and working smarter starts with creating new habits and systems," says Monica Ricci, Office Depot's organizing expert. "By making small changes and choosing the right products for their needs, professionals and moms can dramatically improve productivity as well as save money in 2009."
Ricci offers some simple advice to help you get organized: WORK SMARTER * Learn to delegate. Focus on your core strengths and delegate other tasks to trusted colleagues and outside vendors who can do the job quicker and better than you. * Lighten your load when traveling. When you fly, save time and checked bag fees by carrying everything aboard in your carry-on bag. Opt for a light, travelfriendly laptop like the Acer Aspire Netbook. Taking everything you need on board allows you to work on the plane and hit the ground running, without having to wait at a baggage claim carousel. * Set up for business at home. If you are thinking about starting a business out of your home, create a separate workspace by purchasing essential supplies such as a separate business phone, all-in-one printer, computer you can take on the go, data protection service like the HP Upline Data Storage Service and a shredder like the Fellowes Jam Proof Shredder to dispose of confidential customer information. GET ORGANIZED TO SAVE MONEY *Trade in outdated technology for cash. Outdated computer peripherals, cameras, monitors and other equipment can clutter your work environment and slow you down. Take advantage of technology tradein programs that allow you to bring in certain electronic items for a cash credit. Office Depot's Tech Trade-In Service provides store gift cards for customers that trade in their old technology. *Create a bill-paying system. In today's economy, ontime payments have never been more important, yet over half (58 percent) of working moms say they've forgotten to pay a bill on time. Save money by creating a bill paying station in your home. Set up an "Inbox" and "Outbox" for all your bills.
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SMART TAX TIPS * Don't wait until April to begin sorting your receipts and tax documents from last year. Organize them throughout the year by collecting, sorting, and categorizing tax-related paperwork into separate files. At the end of each month, run a tally and staple the tape into the inside of the folder. Then, at the end of the year, just total all the tapes and store the files with your completed tax return. * Whenever you generate a receipt that has tax implications, immediately write on it what it's for. You won't remember what that February 2009 receipt was for when you next look at it in April 2010. Also, if you're ever audited, your notes will help substantiate deductions on your tax return.
* Use a highlighter to mark the date and total amount of the receipt. This will save you time and effort at the end of the month when you're totaling receipts because the important information will stand out. You won't have to re-read every receipt to find the information you need. For more tips and products to help you get organized, or to find a store near you, visit www.officedepot.com.
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CAREERS
Veterans Finding New Futures in Financial Services Careers he ability to earn a living after leaving military service may be among the most important debts America owes its veterans. From legislation designed to provide educational and employment opportunities, to grassroots efforts by companies across the country, it seems the nation is committed to ensuring veterans find profitable, meaningful employment. The financial services industry especially seems to be a good fit for former service people. The personal financial advisor field is projected to grow by 41 percent until 2016, much faster than the average growth rate for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Financial advisors will be in demand to assist the millions of baby boomers and other workers expected to retire in the next decade, the bureau notes.
"Veterans generally transition well into financial services careers," says Jackie Hintz, vice president of field talent acquisition for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. "Both the military and financial services are careers that draw men and women with high integrity, a strong drive to serve the community and a willingness to be held accountable for their actions." The time management and interpersonal skills veterans acquire in the military serve them well in the financial services field, says Brent Findlay, a Madison, Wis.,-based Thrivent Financial representative who served four years in the U.S. Army. "In the military, you have the opportunity to become a leader no matter how humble your beginnings," he says. "I see that same opportunity to succeed in the financial services industry." To learn more about a financial career with Thrivent Financial, visit www.thrivent.com/careers.
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WOMAN’S HEALTH
ON THE MOVE WITH A NEW BREAST CANCER
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hen a woman is first diagnosed with breast cancer, all kinds of questions go through her mind, and not all of them are about the cancer itself. "Will I be able to remain active? What kind of impact will treatment have on my lifestyle? Can I still be intimate with my significant other?"
When California resident Mary Jean Lynberg was first diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer back in 2004, she felt numb and physically ill. "My doctor had informed me that the type of tumor I had was fast growing and as a result, she would be very aggressive with my treatment. She told me that meant several rounds of chemotherapy, radiation, and maybe even surgery. I was very aware that life as I knew it was going to go through some drastic changes," Lynberg says.
According to the American Cancer Society, 40,000 women (25 to 30 percent of women with breast cancer) are diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer every year. HER2 is part of a family of genes that play roles in controlling cell growth. In some breast cancers, for reasons no one understands, cancer cells have too much HER2. Shortly after Lynberg was diagnosed, one of the first things she did was seek information and comfort online. "While I found several support groups that helped me get informed about my special form of breast cancer, I couldn't find a site that spoke to the rest of my life - those topics that could benefit me on the road back to wellness," she says. "I wanted to learn more about how to live the type of lifestyle I had before battling the disease. Would I still be able to enjoy my passions, like golf and travel?” Thankfully, Lynberg was able to continue pursuing those passions in one form or another, partly because her treatment included an oral therapy that she could take wherever and whenever she needed it. Today, Lynberg's breast cancer is in remission, but she remembers the struggles she faced at the time to figure it all out. Launched this September, a new online resource is helping women and their loved ones continue to live a healthy, active, on-the-move lifestyle despite their cancer diagnosis. HER Move (www.hermove.com) is the first ever Web-based, lifestyle program specifically for women in all stages of HER2positive breast cancer, including the newly diagnosed, those living with advanced or metastatic disease and the long-term survivors. In addition to a unique offering of health and wellness information, there are resources that inspire women with HER2-positive breast cancer to live life to the fullest as best they can by staying on-the-move and living a healthy and active lifestyle. Marybeth Bond, a travel expert and author of 11 travel books for women, is among the experts who have material posted on the site. "Travel has an uncanny way of taking us back to the simplicity that makes life precious again. A close friend recently told me that her first trip after diagnosis marked the beginning of hope - hope that she could live the life she had pre-cancer." Those who have questions about intimacy, sexual connection and romance - generally not topics that are easy to discuss with your doctor, let alone their partner - can find answers courtesy of Ruth Peltason, author of the book, "I AM NOT MY BREAST CANCER.” A breast cancer survivor herself, she interviewed hundreds of women from all walks of life to get their take on the topic and shares what she learned on the site. There's also a section dedicated to caregivers headed up by HER2 Support Group's (www.her2support.org) Joe Druther, whose wife, Christine, is a breast cancer survivor. In addition to sharing resources, the site also creates a community where women can share their personal stories, anecdotes, recipes and photographs among new friends, and learn from the experiences of others. HER Move was funded and developed by GlaxoSmithKline Oncology.
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STROKE: SAVE
Actress Morgan Fairchild
YOURSELF BY KNOWING THE FIVE SIGNS AND ACTING QUICKLY
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hen a stroke strikes, every minute counts in saving the person's life. Speedy treatment depends on the person afflicted or someone near them recognizing the five signs that a stroke is occurring and getting emergency help fast. You can remember the five signs of stroke with these five words: walk, talk, reach, see, and feel. Actress Morgan Fairchild, who recently played Sophia Blakely in "Fashion House" and she is remembered as Jordan Roberts in the '80s TV drama "Falcon Crest," has teamed up with the organizations in promoting "Give Me 5 for Stroke." "I witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of stroke on my mother," says Fairchild, the primary caregiver for her mother, who suffered a series of debilitating strokes until her death in 1999. "Stroke is a killer, but for too many people, it doesn't need to be. If you know the warning signs and get medical help right away, you have an excellent chance of making a good recovery. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of disability. About 5.3 million Americans suffer from strokes annually, which means you or someone you care about could be affected. "Because I am an emergency physician, I knew to call 9-1-1 to get help immediately, when I experienced a stroke, which is why I recovered quickly," Fite says. "But I know from my experience as a doctor that too many people ignore stroke symptoms or wait for them to go away, with tragic results." Fite is the spokesperson for "Give Me 5 for Stroke: Walk, Talk, Reach, See, Feel," a campaign aimed at educating Americans about the five warning signs of a stroke. The campaign is made up of three organizations: the American Academy of Neurology, the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Stroke Association.
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INGREDIENTS:
Yield: Makes eight to 12 servings
♦ 1/3 cup butter ♦ 1 pound cremini sliced mushrooms ♦ 1 large sweet mild onion, finely chopped ♦ 3 cups cooked Texmati Brown Rice, divided ♦ 1 (6 1/2-oz.) container Garlic and Herbs Spreadable Cheese ♦ 2 (14-oz.) cans roasted garlic seasoned chicken broth, divided ♦ 2 cups water, additional if desired ♦ 8 slices pre-cooked readyto-serve smoked bacon ♦ Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a large nonstick stockpot over mediumhigh heat. Add mushrooms and onion; cook about 10 minutes, stirring periodically. Let the mixture cool slightly. In a food processor or blender, combine mushroom mixture, 1-1/2 cups rice, cheese, and 1 cup broth. Pulse mixture until mushrooms are finely chopped but not pureed and mixture is thoroughly combined. Return mixture to stockpot; stir in remaining rice, broth, and water. Bring to a boil; cook uncovered over medium heat 5 minutes. Heat bacon slices between paper towels in microwave according to package directions. Chop bacon and set aside. Add salt and pepper to soup to taste. To serve, ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with bacon.
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Brown Rice Black Bean Burrito Yield: Makes six servings
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1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. cumin 3 cups cooked Texmati Brown Rice 1 15- or 16-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 11-oz. can corn, drained 6 8-inch flour tortillas 3/4 cup or 6 oz. shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1/4 cup prepared salsa
DIRECTIONS: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, and cumin. Sauté 3 to 5 minutes until onion is tender. Add rice, beans, and corn. Cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is thoroughly heated. Remove from the heat. Spoon 1/2 cup of the rice mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top each with 2 Tbsp. cheese, 1 Tbsp. green onion, and 1 Tbsp. yogurt. Roll the tortilla up and top with 1 Tbsp. salsa. To save time, when cooking the rice for the burritos, double the recipe on the label and use the leftover rice in another dish, like Cremini Mushroom and Roasted Garlic Rice Soup, later in the week.
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ALICIA. Moving R&B from the hips back to the heart
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his dynamic sought after speaker, life coach, and trainer is on a mission to reach thousands of women in 2009. She has launched several new and exciting programs designed uniquely for women. Catrice is passionate about inspiring women to live a vibrant life and through her signature programs "Create Your Vibrant Life" and "Take Back Your Life" she will take the nation by storm. Catrice has been inspiring and empowering women and audiences since 1997 and is dedicated to helping people create authentically vibrant lives. She is a seasoned counselor, life coach, and speaker who deliver messages of hope, inspiration, and action through her straightforward yet compassionate communication style. Catrice’s messages are fresh, innovative and life changing as she helps people discovers the “aha” moments essential for transformation. Catrice’s Speaking Style Inspirational & Informative Dynamic & Bold Fresh & Innovative Engaging & Transformative Compassionate & Honest Vibrant & Empowering Thought Provoking & Authentic
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SILKE ENDRESS: WHERE WERE YOU RAISED? Catrice Jackson: I was raised in Sioux City, IA, and currently reside in Omaha, NE SILKE ENDRESS: WHEN YOU WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL WHAT WERE YOUR
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Catrice Jackson: I wanted to sing, dazzle audiences, and inspire people through the gift of song. I also wanted my own business as a cosmetologist, and completed cosmetology school in 1989. I ACHIEVED that goal of ownership at the young age of 20-22 and it was then that I knew I was an entrepreneur at heart. I have always known that I would do something of greatness and favor and continued to walk the path of uncertainty to the place of purpose, dazzling audiences with the gift of voice in speaking and coaching. SE: HOW DID YOUR PEERS PERCEIVE YOU? CJ: As a leader, trusted, respected, and admired for not being a follower. I was the counselor of the group and my girlfriends often sought me out for advice and direction. By the age of 18 I knew I had a natural talent to become a therapist. At the age of 26 I went back to school, to become a licensed mental health practitioner. SE: WHAT WAS THE GREATEST OBSTACLE YOU HAD TO OVERCOME WHEN YOU WERE IN YOUR EARLY TWENTIES? CJ: The greatest obstacle and blessing was being a single mother at the age of 23 and having to learn how to take care of a beautiful son on my own. I was not afraid because I knew God placed him in my life for a reason and that reason was to put my life in order and give me direction, passion, and purpose. I am grateful for the tremendous support from my family and a mother who showed me how to be a strong woman. SE: WHO INFLUENCED YOU? CJ: The matriarchs of the family, my grandmother, and mother have always inspired me. Vicariously, I learned how to take care of home, be a good mother and how to dream and never give up. Both of these amazing women made tremendous sacrifices for their families and it is my pleasure and honor to have them in my life still to this day. SE: WHAT TYPE OF CHILDHOOD DID YOU HAVE? CJ: I had a normal, average childhood filled with love and support. I was a free child, and had a strong spirit. I always seemed to go against the status quo and was very strong-willed. I had no fear, I was encouraged to explore, take risks, and experience the world with boundaries.
SE: YOU WROTE A BOOK ENTITLED “SOUL ERUPTION,” WHEN DID YOUR SOUL ERUPT, AND WHAT DARKNESS DID YOU HAVE TO FIGHT THROUGH TO GET TO THE POINT OF EXPLOSION? CJ: Initially my soul erupted on June 4, 1992 the birth date of my beautiful son. I felt a love that I had never felt in my life. The second eruption came on the first day of stepping out on faith in February 2008. I was awe inspired by the feeling of being 100% free from the demands of the workforce. I was liberated! I stepped into my personal power knowing that I was a co-creator in my life. My soul burst with joy and excitement. I said yes to my divine calling, my soul and spirit are free. SE: WHEN DID YOU REALIZE THAT IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU HAD TO LIVE VIBRANTLY INSIDE OUT?
CJ: I have always been confident and assertive. I knew that greatness and divine favor was a part of my destiny. Recently, I learned a new definition of vibrancy that allowed me to re-define my motto for living. Vibrancy is pulsating with colorful energy. I strive to be an authentic voice and image of vibrancy. I have been faithfully practicing the law of attraction and intention. It’s with God's grace and faith in my divinely appointed talent and purpose, I can do all things. SE: PLEASE GIVE US YOUR “JEWELS OF WISDOM” AN INSPIRING MESSAGE FOR THE SISTERHOOD. CJ: Love the skin you are in, it’s your God-given right. Never compromise your integrity. Manage your emotions and be a woman of impeccable emotional intelligence. Cultivate and preserve your emotional energy, live out your divine destiny. Listen to your kind, compassionate, and wise intuitive voice. Live to give unselfishly. Wake up every morning with gratitude, start your day by saying “I am willing.” Face your fears and do "it" afraid. Free your heart and soul from captivity. Discover your purpose and live it everyday. Become your highest self. Create your destiny. Vow to live an abundant, authentic, vibrant life. Everything you need to live a peaceful, joyful, and abundant life you already have. Go on a soul journey, when your soul erupts, live with ease and grace. SE: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE? CJ: To thine own self be true this allows you to show up in the world with no limits on what you can achieve and become.
CATRICE JACKSON AND THAT’S HER STORY!
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aised in a traditional Chinese family, I have been encouraged to get the best education and to learn all the knowledge there can be with my best effort. My parents wanted me to attend high school in China and I was very fortunate to be accepted at Chengdu 7, a school for gifted children seeking advance level education. I then received my Bachelors degree from Xi’an Jiaotong University, which can be considered the Princeton University of China. Later I have earned Master’s degree in Public Health from University of Southern California and MBA from California Lutheran University. My goal was to serve people in impoverished nations. My career began with the World Bank, where I developed public health programs for underdeveloped nations. During that period, I was exposed to the human conditions, and received a firsthand experience of human suffering. The time I spent on the joint projects between CDC of China and CDC of the United States, I realized how important health care and health delivery system are to the elimination of possible outbreaks of epidemics such as SARS, Malaria, Smallpox, and many others that could hardly be identified in developed nations. In addition, I also realized that the answer to all human crises cannot only be government policies but also be public awareness and the active participation of private sectors. Fortunately, through my career in Private Equity and Investment Banking, I have raised the awareness on corporate responsibilities, global citizenship, and how the poorest country can even be an irreplaceable asset in the global economy. As a senior equity analyst at SWC Capital Advisors, I opened a new horizon to the company’s investment outlook. I showed that Asia Pacific region can not only provide great resources but also be a dependable financial partner and a loyal customer.
“..life is to grow out of the simplistic way of measuring success portrayed in popular culture...” I had been co-managing the $2 Billion Dollar China Fund until I was appointed as the CEO of the Textile and Apparel division of SWC Group, where I have had the freedom to develop an array of brands that highlight the various aspects of successful, fine living. “Catriona” is one of the brands I have created with compassion for women faced with demands from both professional career and family life and with the firm belief that every woman has her unique beauty that needs to be brought out and highlighted. I have always admired Margaret Thatcher since I was a child. As a wife and mother, she never neglected her husband and family, during the 11 years as the Prime Minister. She served her nation with outstanding leadership during the dark days of the Cold War. The most challenging situation in my life is to grow out of the simplistic way of measuring success portrayed in popular culture, and to realize that success does not always mean money, power, or fame. On the contrary, success is the satisfaction from the bottom of my heart that I am contributing to the common good of the society. Success is that, when I wake up in the morning, I look forward to the day and cannot wait to come up with a new design for my customers’ wardrobe, to toast with my staff when a new item goes into department stores and boutiques, to learn and to spend time with my husband and my puppy. Jewel of Wisdom: Pursue a profession that brings you heartfelt happiness and satisfaction, success will follow. Money should just be the by-product of your success. Favorite Quote: “The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
CATHERINE YAN HE AND THAT’S HER STORY!
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“Looking back I can see that God used that period of my life to fully force me to trust completely in Him, instead of relying on myself.…
Kris’ greatest inspiration in life was her Dad–he instilled a sense of independence and confidence in the early stages of her life, which has helped her through a great deal of interesting times. Because of her Dad’s influence, she had a large dose of confidence and selfesteem, which contributed greatly to many successes in her life. She never really knew fear and she never let anything stop her in the tracks for too long. In her early 30’s she had to face FEAR. She encountered a very difficult situation, which uncovered a fear of losing control. During that time fear actually became a living presence in Kris’ life and she was forced to deal with it head on. “Looking back I can see that God used that period of my life to fully force me to trust completely in Him, instead of relying on myself. It was the most intensive growth spurt in my life, emotionally and spiritually. I’m thankful I went through it because now I am fully grounded in my faith, which has allowed me to walk through intense challenges more easily,” reflects Kris. Kris always knew she was successful at whatever she did, but the definition of success would changes every time she attempt something new, and as a business owner, success is now defined both financially as well as relationally….which is rather new for her.
Her work history spans several industries in both middle and upper management positions for both corporate and non-profit companies. Despite performing well at each job, she never felt at peace with her work. She finally quit and began a determined search to find a career that would truly mesh with her skills and personality. Kris realized that she needed to go back to her roots and find a job that combined her passion for helping people and living out a long-time dream of owning her own business. The reality of this dream became the company Transformation Journeys Inc.
Kris Cavanaugh has over 20 years of experience training and mentoring individuals. She has always been a visionary–seeing individual and business possibilities, and creating effective strategies to make them happen. Obstacles don’t exist for Kris… they are merely challenges to overcome with the help of friends and other resources.
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SILKE ENDRESS WANTS TO KNOW YOUR “JEWELS OF WISDOM”
Anything is possible if you are willing to invest your time, money, and other resources to make it happen. Don’t cling to an outcome, because you will be sorely disappointed if it doesn’t go the way you wanted it to. Don’t allow fear to block you from what you want. Love others where they are in their life, and let God do the changing, if He wills it to be so. SILKE ENDRESS WANTS TO KNOW YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE
I don’t have a favorite quote….just quotes that fit within a circumstance. One of the ones I saw recently that I really like is: “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve” - Napoleon Hill, American Writer
Please go to my website and sign up for my FREE newsletter, which has great resources to obtain the life you truly want. Her expertise was in helping others realize their potential and formulate plans to achieve their dreams. In fact, Kris had been doing that in a non-professional way since she was a young adult. So it was a natural conclusion for Kris to invest her time and money to become a Certified Coach – which allowed her the opportunity every day to help others gain a sense of well-being, fulfillment, and satisfaction in all areas of their lives.
“I look forward to developing relationships with all my clients, and truly love watching their lives transform dramatically during the coaching process. There is nothing better to me than knowing every day I have a chance to make a difference in the world around me – one life at a time!” says Kris
www.transformationjourneys.com QUICK READ: Kris Cavanaugh, of Transformation Journeys Inc., is a Life Coach. Most people believe they can’t have the life they really want until they retire. That perception cannot be further from the truth. You don’t have to wait! That’s the beauty of a coaching program: A coach helps you become clear about where you currently are in your life, assists you in determining where you want to be, and supports you to consistently take steps to achieve the life you want right NOW, instead of having to wait until you retire. Click on www.transformationjourneys.com to receive a FREE “Living Your Life On Purpose” email series or to schedule a “Design Your Life” meeting.
KRIS CAVANAUGH, AND THAT’S HER STORY!
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arryam Chaudhry is the Managing Director, Corporate Communications, Lahore. She is a professional HR Consultant and corporate trainer. Her company facilitates the business sector by providing practical, interactive and fun filled activity based trainings to the corporate sector, through workshops and seminars. Marryam's career started in the banking industry and she served there for 5 years till came a time that she thought she was meant to do more, a lot more. Therefore on a quest to expand her horizon and enrich her experience, she then became affiliated with Netsol Technologies as a soft skill courseware designer and trainer. She has been involved in various projects since then. In the advent of 2006, she started her own Management Consultancy by the name of Corporate Communication and ever since, she is on a mission to empower professionals through training and development. The main focus lies on training and development of the human resources and to keep motivated and equip them with latest knowledge of their field. Fast paced solutions, Creative techniques, and innovative ideas coupled with her expertise in Management & Marketing areas facilitate her as a fully dedicated and passionate trainer. Her area of specialization is Management, Leadership, HR, and related issues. She is enlisted on the panels of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, SMEDA (Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority, WBIC (Women Business Incubation Center) as well as numerous other organizations. Ms. Marryam Chaudhry is an intuitive strategy and change management specialist facilitating the business sector by tactically devising Management and Marketing plans to maximize profits and achieve organizational objectives. She is a management and strategy consultant and caters to the corporate sector by facilitating strategy planning and implementation.
She has worked her way up from entry at the middle management (Management Trainee) right up to Senior Manager and Facilitator at Board Level. She has firsthand experience of problems faced by expanding organizations and has helped them through with her fast paced solutions, creative techniques/ideas coupled with her expertise in Management & Marketing areas. She was born and raised in USA and travelled all over USA, Canada & in the UK. Marryam is a Gold Medallist MPA from Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad. Strategic planning, branding and HR are her key focus areas. Enlisted as a Trainer on Panels of: SMEDA- Small and Medium Enterprise Development Authority LCCI –Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry OSALP- Occupational Safety and Loss Prevention WBIC- Women Business Incubation Center PITB- Punjab Information Technology Board PITAC- Pakistan Industrial Technical Assistance Center NIPA - National Institute of Public Administration MPDD Management & Professional Development Department (Govt. Sector) MAP – Management Association of Pakistan One Tree Hill - (A subsidiary of Etimaad EngineeringDescon Engineering) PIQC – Pakistan Institute of Quality Control
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Living in a developing third world country like Pakistan , and going through a terrible divorce left me in pain and in vain. But in order to care for my two young children and build a legacy for them I had to gather my wits and start over. With the support of my family I got back on my feet and started from scratch with nothing but my talent and my will power. All my hard work paid off and today, even against all odds, I stand amongst the top ranking Corporate Trainers and Management Consultants for SME's in Pakistan. I love to indulge in activities that enable and empower women to take charge of their destiny and be somebody. Everyone has talent and all you need to do is nurture it by believing in yourself. Once you do that, half the battle has already been won.
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My favorite movie is the documentary of inspiration by Rhonda Brynes called THE SECRET. This movie explains the perfect formula for success and how to achieve it. It has really helped me to get where I am today and I recommend it as a must watch for all.
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I have a few sayings of my own: Behind every successful man you will find a woman, but behind very successful woman… you will find…no man. If you want something bad enough... GET UP AND GET IT! The best way to build a business….is to build relationships
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lÉâÇz Xåxvâà|äx vtà{xÜ|Çx ÅÉÇàzÉÅxÜç AUTHOR, LIFE COACH I am a recent college graduate from Auburn University with degrees in both marketing and public relations with internship experience in corporate public relations, specializing in corporate communications and real estate. For the past six months I have been interning at Edelman Public Relations in Atlanta, Ga. While at Edelman I gained experience in writing press releases, pitch letters, eblasts, and social networking proposals. Clients I have worked on include WalMart, GE, SunTrust, Coldwell Banker The Condo Store, GrayRobinson, The Orlando Performing Arts Center, and Alston & Bird. Once my three month internship was completed the General Manager of Edelman asked me to stay on as her executive assistant while her regular assistant was on maternity leave. During this time I designed presentations for senior level Edelman executives in Microsoft Movie Maker; evaluated blogs, video-sharing sites and social networks for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Aflac NASCAR, and Quilted Northern. On several occasions I also drafted and executed monthly reports and project updates to Edelman CEO, Richard Edelman while developing new business opportunities for Edelman through research of relevant prospects and track success rates.
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nce my three month internship was completed the General Manager of Edelman asked me to stay on as her executive assistant while her regular assistant was on maternity leave. During this time I designed presentations for senior level Edelman executives in Microsoft Movie Maker; evaluated blogs, video-sharing sites and social networks for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Aflac NASCAR, and Quilted Northern. On several occasions I also drafted and executed monthly reports and project updates to Edelman CEO, Richard Edelman while developing new business opportunities for Edelman through research of relevant prospects and track success rates. Prior to Edelman I completed several internships including ones with the National Guard, Montgomery Cancer Wellness Foundation and Verizon Wireless. This past summer I completed an internship with the Auburn University Media Relations department and was able to do newspaper clippings; work on the 2008-09 men's basketball, men's golf and both swimming and diving teams media guides; dictate interviews of the previous Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville; interview athletes and write articles on them for the Auburn University Athletic department Web site, which are located at http://www.auburntigers.com. Some of my specialties include exemplary writing skills; proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite, WordPerfect; and familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Macromedia Flash 8, HTML/CSS, SnagIt, Utterz, FileZilla, WordPress & Ning, Browser Bob, Autorun and Microsoft Movie Maker. COMPANY PROFILE: Edelman is the leading independent global PR firm. For more than half a century Edelman has been a creative and thought leader. It was the first firm to apply public relations to building consumer brands. The company also invented the media tour; created litigation and environmental PR; were the first to use a toll-free consumer hotline, and the first to employ the Web in crisis management.
Today, Edelman’s mission is to make public relations the lead discipline in the communications mix, because only public relations has the immediacy and transparency to build credibility and trust. Edelman builds relationships for its clients with multiple stakeholders through dialogue, credible sources of information and relevant experiences. It engages traditional critics like NGOs because the company brings a dedicated constituency to each issue. Edelman enlist today's most credible spokespersons - average people, friends and families, everyday employees, as well as recognized experts - to build brands from the bottom up. It engages micro-media - bloggers and online conversationalists - who appoint themselves leaders of a category and passionately communicate their real understanding of it. Edelman measures the depth of impressions and strength of stakeholder relationships, not just message frequency and recall.
"JEWELS OF WISDOM": Success is not easy and I can definitely vouch for that. The key to success is patience. That is the hardest thing for me to do, but doing your best at everything and waiting for the right job or opportunity is important. No matter what the task is in front of you do your best, even if you don’t like it or want to do it; the perfect job and task is coming your way. Also, having a support group is important; someone there who can encourage you whether it is God, a parent, sibling, significant other or best friend. Keep your eye on the prize, set reachable goals for yourself, and always keep looking for the job you want. You can always gain the skills you need through volunteering or taking a class in the area you want to specialize in. Finally, like everyone says, it is all in who you know so make sure you join local organizations and network, network, network. FAVORITE QUOTE: Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “There is nothing wrong with change if it’s in the right direction.” Winston Churchill "A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
CATHERINE MONTGOMERY AND THAT’S HER STORY!
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arah Miller Caldicott is President of her own Chicago-based consulting firm, The Power Patterns of Innovation. Power Patterns helps organizations ignite the innovation process and then sustain it through a unique combination of training, consulting, and motivational speaking services. Sarah’s company also assists leaders in embedding Thomas Edison’s own timeless innovation best practices in their internal teams, accelerating their innovation success. An award-winning speaker, Sarah inspires audiences nationwide with her message about how individuals and teams can use Edison’s Five Competencies of Innovation to increase America’s competitiveness in the global economy. In addition to her guest appearances on PBS television, the Fox Business Channel, and NPR radio affiliates across the country, Sarah has been featured in the New York Times. In April 2009, Sarah will reinstate the Edison Awards, a series of honors recognizing Innovation and Innovators. The Edison Awards are designed to inspire individuals of all ages that innovation success is something we can all achieve. This year’s Edison Awards winners include David Kelley of IDEO, and Dr. Susan Desmond-Hellman of Genentech. Sarah is the co-author of a groundbreaking book on Thomas Edison’s innovation best practices, entitled
Innovate Like Edison: The Success System of America’s Greatest Inventor,, she speaks to audiences across the country, and leads executive seminars on how to embed Edison’s Five Competencies of Innovation in their organizations. These competencies propelled Edison to generate a record-breaking 1,093 US patents and 1,293 international patents over 62 successive years. Sarah is a dynamic and award-winning speaker, whose engaging style combines substantive business content with humor. Her invaluable experience offers an ideal resource for organizations seeking innovation success in today’s rapidly integrating global marketplace. Sarah Miller Caldicott has assembled teams of highly experienced consultants and trainers to assist her in bringing Edison’s Five Competencies of Innovation™ to organizations of all sizes. Sarah and her teams are capable of addressing business challenges from a diverse array of industries, in either a business-toconsumer or business-to-business environment.
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Editor-In-Chief, CeCe Cole had the opportunity to interview Sarah to learn more about the powerful woman who’ve created patterns of transformative success experiences around the world. CeCe was truly impressed with Sarah, the great grandniece of Thomas Edison and her applied science of innovative competence to achieve multiple patterns of success. Here’s the interview: CECE: WHERE WERE YOU RAISED? SARAH: Milwaukee, Wisconsin C: WHAT WERE YOUR CAREER GOALS WHEN YOU WERE IN HIGH SCHOOL? S: I planned to be either a musician or a writer. C: HOW DID YOUR PEERS PERCEIVE YOU? S: I was always “the smart kid.” I studied a lot and got good grades, but also enjoyed ports and the arts. That allowed me to develop a wide circle of diverse friends. WHAT WAS THE GREATEST OBSTACLE YOU HAD TO OVERCOME WHEN YOU WERE IN YOUR EARLY TWENTIES? S: Wanting to be married, and feeling like it was taking forever to find the right man! I did get married at the age of 26. C:
C: WHAT TYPE OF CHILDHOOD DID YOU HAVE? S: It was a busy childhood – full of after school activities and music lessons. I ended up studying piano for 12 years, and tool lessons at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. This enabled me to compete at the state level. Looking back, I would say I was a classic overachiever! C:
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S: Raising my two boys, Nicholas and Connor, as a single parent. C: YOU CO-AUTHORED A BOOK ENTITLED “INNOVATE LIKE EDISON: THE SUCCESS SYSTEM OF AMERICA’S GREATEST INVENTOR” HOW DID THAT COME ABOUT. S: In the early years of the 21st century, I was concerned about what I perceived to be America’s slipping status as a global innovation leader. Once I learned in 2003 that investors were spending more money in China than in the US, I decided it was time to investigate my Edisonian roots, and bring my findings forward for the benefit of the entire business community. I felt Edison would have innovation best practices that could guide us today. After researching Edison’s life for 3 years at Rutgers University – where the world’s leading authority on Edison manages the Edison archives – I began writing Innovate Like Edison in 2006, and it was released a year later.
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C: DO YOU FEEL THAT THE POWER PATTERNS OF INNOVATION TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF WOMEN, IF SO HOW? S: I believe that the message of diversity as a major source of innovation success is crucial for women To hear today. Women are not always given as many chances to contribute to high-profile teams in their organizations. And I hope that my company can help change this. As well, my relationship to Edison comes through ha woman – my great great aunt. Without her sacrifices, Edison could not have allowed his creative genius to blossom as fully as it did. She was the love of his life. C: WHEN DID YOU REALIZE YOU WERE VIBRANTLY SUCCESSFUL? S: I think the first time I realized this was when I signed my book contract in 2006. That really made me feel like I had come down a long road, and the journey had really paid off.
C: PLEASE GIVE US YOUR “JEWELS OF WISDOM” AN INSPIRING MESSAGE FOR THE SISTERHOOD. S: Do not look to society or to cultural norms to measure your success. Search for what really inspires you, and when you find it, go after it with your entire spirit. Nurture your source of inspiration, and protect it from negative influences, which seek to destroy your dream. Find friends who will help you protect your vision - especially when times get hard! C: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE, THE ONE THAT MOTIVATES YOU AND GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING? S: “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas Alva Edison
SARAH MILLER CALDICOTT AND THAT’S HER STORY!
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O UR W ORTH BEFORE B IRTH by Pastor Natalie A. Francisco, Ed. D. Co-Pastor/Minister of Music, Calvary Community Church, Hampton, VA Founder/Executive Director, Women of Worth & Worship Institute Author, Wisdom for Women of Worth & Worship: Lessons for a Life of Virtue, Value & Victory (Available Online and in Bookstores March 1, 2009)
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once read the following quote from Germanborn American Physicist Albert Einstein: “The life of the individual only has meaning insofar as it aids in making the life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful. Life is sacred, that is to say, it is the supreme value to which all other values are subordinate.”
Now I don’t know whether or not Einstein was a Christian, but I do recognize the biblical truth that is encapsulated in his statement of the value and sanctity of human life and the indelible mark that each person is capable of making upon the life of another and the world. In fact, that is why God created mankind from the beginning. As I reflect upon the creation of man in Genesis 1:26-28, it further reiterates the truth of Einstein’s statement. God created both male and female in His own image and likeness, and afterward blessed them with the capacity to be fruitful and to multiply. In other words, we not only have the mandate from God to bear fruit, but to do so as He did by reproducing after our own kind. This does not only refer to procreation as many believe and teach, but it also speaks to our purpose as well. Each of us is commissioned to impart what we have learned into others so that their lives are “nobler and more beautiful” simply because they cross our paths. A woman has the power to influence others to a greater extent than man because of the way we were designed by our Creator. According to Genesis 2:18-24, woman was created to be a helpmeet to man. Consequently, she is flexible, adaptable, and comparable to man in any and every way that is needed. In fact, she has so much influence and value that she is able to cause a man to leave his father and mother in order to become joined to her in marriage and to receive everything he previously lacked in the person of a capable, intelligent and virtuous woman.
The New King James Version of Psalm 139:13-18 emphasizes that God created male and female and instilled in both a sense of worth before birth. The psalmist reveals who God created us to be so that we can value in ourselves what He values. 13 For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. 14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. 15
My frame was not hidden from You, When I was made in secret, And skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. 16
Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them. 17
How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! 18 If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You.
I encourage us to hold our heads up, push our shoulders back, and walk with confidence, knowing that we are God’s gifts to this world. We are called to impact and impart into others the knowledge of who our Creator is and who we are as His creation. We are God’s chosen, royal and peculiar people according to I Peter 2:9 … peculiar on purpose because, as my husband says, “no one can do what we can do quite like us but us.” Make an effort today to mentor someone in your circle of influence by reminding them of their innate worth before birth. Take the time to relish the wonders of God’s creative works and decide to leave an indelible mark upon this world by purposefully pursuing your purpose and daring to delve into your destiny. As Einstein said, “The life of the individual only has meaning insofar as it aids in making the life of every living thing nobler and more beautiful.”
Such a woman is indeed full of value, virtue, and victory whether she is single or married.
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UÉÉ~ VÄâu YxtàâÜx DR. NATALIE A. FRANCISCO serves as Co-Pastor along with her husband, Bishop L.W. Francisco III, and the Minister of Music at Calvary Community Church in Hampton, VA. Although she was ordained in February of 1999, she has served extensively in full-time ministry for over 25 years in areas of leadership in both the Music and Arts and Christian Education departments of her local church. The culmination of her years of experience in marriage, motherhood, ministry, and mentoring women in particular, allowed her to author her first book entitled Wisdom for Women of Worth & Worship: Lessons for a Life of Virtue, Value & Victory published by St. Paul Press (scheduled for national release March 1, 2009). Dr. Francisco earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from International Bible College and Seminary in Independence, Missouri and a Doctorate in Christian Education from Carolina University of Theology. As a result of her experience and educational training, she co-founded Calvary Christian Academy in 1991, which offers quality programs that target the spiritual, academic, physical, and emotional needs of children enrolled in preschool and elementary grades. She also co-founded Calvary Bible College in 1997 and served as Executive Vice President of CBC, an institution that has educated and empowered many through its certificate and associate degree programs. Additionally, she and her husband co- founded Calvary Covenant Ministries, Inc., an organization that seeks to bring together clergy, national and international churches and ministry partners at various levels with the objective of imparting spiritual, administrative, and practical information into the lives and ministries of those who desire to serve God with a spirit of excellence. As founder of the Women of Worth Conference in 2002 and the Women of Worth and Worship Institute (WOWWI) in 2007, Dr. Francisco seeks to provide godly and practical instruction to women of at least 18 years of age and older who desire to learn and implement biblical truths and principles from her life's lessons. As the personal mentor of countless women, she strives to equip them with the tools to lead meaningful lives by adding value to others while embracing their own self-worth. This is accomplished through annual women's conferences, specialty workshops, retreats and several eight-week sessions that are held throughout the year onsite at Calvary Community Church in Hampton, VA and on-line for registered participants across the country and around the world. Dr. Francisco and her husband have been married for almost 26 years and are the grateful parents of three beautiful daughters: Nicole, Lesley, and Lauren. .
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UÉÉ~ áv{xwâÄxw yÉÜ Çtà|ÉÇtÄ ÜxÄxtáx ÅtÜv{ D? ECCL This is an excellent resource for women who desire to take an introspective look into their past in order to become more productive in their present and future. No stone is left unturned as Pastor Natalie delves through the triumphs and tragedies of her own life in an effort to share with others 52 life lessons based on biblical principles that are key to living an overcoming life in every arena. Meditation exercises are also included at the end of each chapter as well as frequently asked questions from women nationally and internationally who have solicited her advice. Her Spirit-led wisdom and candor in the answers she has provided have already helped a myriad of women. Pastor Natalie’s twenty-five years of marriage, motherhood and ministry woven throughout her writings serve as a mentoring memoir from which all women can relate and learn regardless of their age or stage of life. Questions about registering for a WOWWI session: Dr. Natalie A. Francisco P. O. Box 9853, Chesapeake, VA 23321 (757) 825-1133 ext. 209 Email: WOWWI@calvarycommunity.org Website: www.nataliefrancisco.com Inquiries requesting Dr. Francisco for church, educational or corporate speaking engagements, conferences or consultations: Minister Cyndi Guyton, Executive Administrative Assistant 2311 Tower Place, Hampton, VA 23666 (757) 825-1133 ext. 209 Email: pastor@calvarycommunity.org Website: www.calvarycommunity.org
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UÉÉ~ áv{xwâÄxw yÉÜ ÜxÄxtáx ÅtÜv{ D? ECCL Soul Eruption! Will help you unlock your inner jewels and discover the treasure inside, you! The life you desire begins first with a soul eruption
Catrice Jackson, Author Soul Eruption! Delivers fresh and inspiring messages that create "aha" moments essential for creating lives of purpose and careers of passion. Soul Eruption!
This insightful, easy to read book filled with practical, real life reflections and personal power tips is a must for any person who desires to transform their life. When you finish reading this book you will have begun a soul journey that will eventually lead you to a fear-free life of authenticity and splendor!
♦ A power-packed insightful and practical guide to help you transform your life from the inside out... ♦ Includes 20 chapters of real-life challenges and effective strategies to become victorious in life! ♦ Includes 14 powerful and inspiring poems to help you on your journey. ♦ This book will cause your soul to erupt and reveal an authentic YOU!
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Svetlana Kim's remarkable story opens in Leningrad, Russia, on a frigid winter afternoon. Standing in the bread line for the third day in a row, she listens as her neighbors discuss the impending fall of the Berlin Wall. Life as a student in a crumbling country offered few possibilities for the ambitious young woman, so when a former classmate offers her a plane ticket to the US., she jumps at the opportunity.
Excerpt from Chapter 1 It all started with a loaf of bread that didn't even exist. It was early afternoon in Leningrad, a freezing winter day in December 1991 that felt more like night. Everything was dark gray - the sky, the buildings, the people's moods. Another gloomy day, I thought, pulling my scarf to cover my chin and nose from the cold wind, which was blowing into my face so hard that I could not keep my eyes open. I was standing in line at the bakery for the third day in a row. The previous two days, after I had waited for hours, the owner had reluctantly ducked outside the door to announce, "There won't be a bread delivery. You might as well go home."
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T H E C U L T U RE O F H U M A N I T Y Queen Nana Sika also known as Kay Morris SILKE ENDRESS: Where were you raised? KAY MORRIS: I was raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. My career goal while I was in high school was Business Administration. SE: How did your peers perceive you? KM: My peers perceived me to be a very talented, outgoing, jovial, and respectable person, one who they've always considered a leader.
SE: Who/What influenced you? KM: I would have to say that my mom has been my biggest role model, as she has given me a lot of values and have set some very high standards for me to follow. I also look at the lives of people such as Oprah Winfrey who had nothing and has worked her way to the top. I am a self motivator and a high achiever, so I set attainable goals for myself and work towards achieving them.
SE: What is your greatest accomplishment in life? KM: Other than accepting Christ as my Lord and Saviour, wow! there are so many accomplishments I really have to narrow them down. I believe my greatest accomplishment is being the President/Founder of KMF and becoming a Ghanaian Queen in honor of my humanitarian efforts.
SE: How does your ministry impact lives? KM: My ministry is kind of two-fold (singing and being a humanitarian). For me it is very rewarding to receive phone calls, emails, and letters from fans around the world that my singing ministry have impacted and changed their lives (both young and old). I am also very excited to see the smile of appreciation on the faces of orphans, people living with HIV/AIDS and those in the refugee camps each time I go on a mission. KMF mandate is to be the voice of the voiceless bringing hope to those who are least fortunate.
SE: How can we help you save and transform lives via the prevention and cure of HIV/AIDS? KM: You can help by donating ARV's/medicines, HIV/AIDS literatures, and monetary donations to assist with the missions. SE: Please give us your “Jewels of Wisdom” an inspiring message for the sisterhood. KM: My "Jewels of Wisdom" to the sisterhood is this: no matter what obstacles you face in life, never think of giving up - having a pity party is not an option. You should use disappointment/adversity as a stepping stone to your destiny. Remember, the road to success is not on asphalt, don't repeat the mistakes of the past, and always seek God's direction in all that you do.
SE: What is your favorite quote, the one that motivates you and get your motor running? KM: My favorite quote comes from Philippians 4:13 "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.”
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nointed minister, Benevolent Queen, singer, motivational speaker, humanitarian, song writer, fashion designer, this multi-award winning internationally acclaimed recording reggae Gospel artiste.
Kay Morris is the President of KMF and is a blazing new trail being the Voice of the Voiceless for orphans and people living with HIV/AIDS and Malaria in Africa. The Electrifying Kay Morris captivates her audiences, demonstrating her versatility & offering a fresh perspective in a variety of musical styles, allowing her to cross religious, cultural, and racial barriers around the world. Kay Morris has made appearances with Heads of States, Politicians, Prime Ministers, and Celebrities such as Hollywood Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, YNR Actress Tonya Lee Williams, Dr. Rueben “Hurricane” Carter, Dr. Bobby Jones of BET, & Bishop Carlton Pearson. She has shared the stage with great artists in the secular and gospel arena and has opened for artists such as: Kirk Franklin, Papa San, Fred Hammond, Jessie Dixon, Ce Ce Winans, Albertina Walker, Kurt Kerr, Hezekiah Walker, & James Hall and in the secular arena, she shared the stage with Fab 5 and Kimani Marley. Kay have been featured in the short film sound track “Sleeping Dogs Lie” which made its 2006 world premiere in L.A. at the Magic Johnson Theatres, the Pan African Film Festival, Hollywood Black Film Festival in Beverley Hills, the National Black Arts Festival Atlanta, GA and in March 2007 at the Canadian Film Makers Festival to a sold out audience and in April 2007 had an encore screening at the Reel World Film Festival in Toronto. The film continues to premier at music festivals around the world. Kay’s mission through her foundation KMF is to give a voice to the voiceless, to advocate for PLWAs (people living with HIV/AIDS), Malaria prevention, orphans, refugees, and street children. In 2004 & 2005 mission, she visited the Ghana AIDS Commission, UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) Liberian Refugee Camp & donated medicine and medical supplies to over 42,000 refugees. She donated medical supplies to the Ghana AIDS Commission and the Korle Bu Hospital - HIV Fever’s Unit in Accra. KMF donated over 1,200 books from the Mississauga Central Library to Elementary Schools in Ghana. She visited the Human Service Trust Orphanage in Cape Coast where she donated clothing, books, and toiletries to the children.
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In 2004 Kay visited Lagos, Nigeria and partnered with the Bridge Boys Interlink Project (BIP) and provided hot meals to the children and troubled youths in the ghetto Apapa Railway Compound. In August 2006 Kay Morris impacted Ghana, after presenting the first consignment of a $1.5million donation of ARVs (antiretroviral HIV/AIDS drugs) to the Ghana Ministry of Health, brokered through KMF for people living with HIV/AIDS in West Africa. Kay also visited and made donations to the Village of Hope Orphanage and was invited to the United Nations office in Ghana to meet with UN officials to discuss collaboration with KMF Ghana. The King & people in the region decided to honor Kay for her humanitarian work in Africa, she was installed Queen Nana Sika of Berekuso, Ghana - benevolent Queen. In May 2007 Kay visited the United Nations (UNAIDS & UNDP) in Kingston, Jamaica to discuss the current HIV/AIDS crisis in Jamaica and offered support through KMF. Part of KMF future plans is to operate a mobile HIV/AIDS clinic in the remote areas of Ghana within the next three years. In summer 2007 Kay collaborated with international reggae superstar Luciano and they both recorded her hit song and released the single “When You Cry.” 2007 & 2008 medical missions to Ghana were very successful as she donated medicines, computers, books, clothing and educational materials to the people of Ghana. She participated in TV and radio interviews and spoke to students in schools about HIV/AIDS. Kay also visited the UNHCR Refugee Camp as part of her annual visit. In 2008 Kay visited Uganda and helped to raise thousands of dollars for the Nyaka AIDS Orphan School. She also visited the Mild May Pediatric AIDS Hospital and gave a presentation.
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n 2008 Kay was invited by the United Nations to attend the Millennium Development Goal Awards “Flag Signing” ceremony, which was held at the Dundurn Castle in Hamilton, Canada.
In 2008 Kay was invited to London, UK to participate and be one of the judges at the crowing of Miss. & Mr. East Africa Pageant. The “double” crowning event was held at the Bloomsbury Theatre and was also a fund-raising for AIDS orphan children in Africa. Here is a few of Kay Morris’ Accomplishments: Awards • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
2008 -Award and Certificate of Appreciation from St. Jude Children’s Hospital, New York 2008 -Recipient of W.A.V.E.S. Inc. Humanitarian Award – New Jersey, USA nd 2008 -Recipient of Gospel Artist of the Year Award - 2 Annual Reggae Music Awards 2008- Recipient of ACODEP & “Friends of Africa Awards” 2008-Received Special Appreciation Award from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – New York, NY st 2007- Recipient of 1 Canadian Reggae Music Award – Special Award for Service to Caribbean Community in Canada. 2007 -Recipient of the prestigious Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award presented by Planet Africa2006 2007 -Recipient of Ghanaian Canadian Achievement Special Award 2005 Nominee UMAC Community Service Award 2004 Maja Awards (winner in two categories) 2004 Nominee Marlin Awards – Bahamas 2004 Canadian Reggae Music Award – Top Female Gospel Artist 2003 DADS International Music Awards 2003 Maja Awards winner 2002 Canadian Reggae Music Award – Top Female Gospel Artist 2001 Canadian Reggae Music Award – Top Female Gospel Artist 1995 Canadian Reggae Music Award – Top Female New Comer
Appearances • 2008 – Special guest at the UN Millennium Development Goal (MDG Awards) flag signing ceremony – Dundern Castle • 2008 – Attended the opening of the African Gallery Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) • 2008 – Attended the launch of “World AIDS Day 2008” Accra, Ghana • 2008 – Queen Nana Sika participated in the parade of the Kings and Queens in Aburi Gardens, Ghana 20 years celebration Music Video • 2008 – “When You Cry” music video humanitarian project – Santa Barbara, California
Twice featured in the Toronto Star, Journalist Geoff Chapman states “Kay Morris brings to mind the commanding voice of Mavis Staple of the staple singers.” Kay was also featured on Deloitte & Touche LLP – Gateway National website in October 2006 highlighting her work in Africa and won the company’s global “Spirit of Davos” award for her humanitarian work in Africa.
KAY MORRIS (QUEEN NINA SIKA) AND THAT’S HER STORY!
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Two years ago, we set out on a journey to change the way that Washington works We sought government not the interests of powerful lobbyists or the wealthiest few, but middle-class Americans I promised an economy run on clean renewable energy I promised to bring down the crushing cost of health care I promised an education system that will prepare every American to compete in a global economy. These steps won’t sit well with the special interests and lobbyists who are invested in the old way of doing business I know they’re gearing up for a fight as we speak. My message to them is this:
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bÇ g{x VÉäxÜ tàÄtÇàt ÅtçÉÜ á{|ÜÄxç yÜtÇ~Ä|Ç Shirley Franklin became the 58th Mayor of Atlanta, winning in a landslide victory in November 2001. Having never been an elected official, Shirley Franklin re-defined history, being elected as the city’s first woman Mayor and the first AfricanAmerican woman to serve as Mayor of a major southern city. She was inaugurated on January 7, 2002.
Her public service career began in 1978 where she served as the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs under Mayor Maynard Jackson. Under the leadership of Mayor Andrew Young, she was later appointed as the nation's first woman Chief Administrative Officer or City Manager, where she was responsible for all the daily operations of a city that was a $1 billion dollar corporation with nearly 8,000 employees and was charged with guiding the development of Hartsfield International Airport, a new city hall, a new municipal court building and 14,000 net housing units. Shirley continued her public service as Executive Officer for Operations during the third term of Mayor Jackson. In 1991, Shirley joined the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, Inc. (ACOG) as the top ranking female executive, serving as senior vice-president for external relations. While in this position, she was instrumental in the development of such legacies as the Centennial Olympic Park and served as ACOG’s primary liaison with various labor unions, civil rights groups, neighborhood/community organizations, and environmentalists. Shirley Franklin offered the citizens of Atlanta experienced leadership matched with a vision and passion to making Atlanta a safer-cleaner city, creating a better city for families, seniors and children and creating a more open, responsive, effective city government. She has a proven record of balancing the city’s budget for 8 consecutive years, filling over 200 police vacancies, advocating for affordable housing and building coalitions across racial, gender, socioeconomic and cultural boundaries. Since her inauguration in 2002, Mayor Franklin has worked to build a “Best in Class” managed city by strengthening existing frameworks, implementing progressive changes and making the tough decisions necessary to make Atlanta better. She returned accountability to city government, worked to increase effectiveness and efficiency in government operations and to strengthen private and non-profit partnerships in the city and metropolitan Atlanta region. The Administration is continuing to improve financial and budget management practices as part of the reform plans initiated five years ago. In less than six months, Shirley Franklin tackled the tough challenges in city government and lived up to her campaign slogan "If you make me Mayor, I'll make you proud!"
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We had time to catch up to Mayor Franklin to learn more about the influences in her life, here’s what she had to say: SILKE ENDRESS: Tell us about your current administration and why you are tagged as “Best In Class”? MAYOR FRANKLIN: We are very proud of what our administration, City Council and corporate and community organizations have accomplished together in the last six years. We passed and live by tough ethics legislation, updated our financial systems, streamlined operations to make our government work, effectively and efficiently and upgraded and improved daily services. We are in the process of upgrading our aging sewer and water system through a $3.2 billon overhaul. This was a challenge no one thought could be met. But we did meet it, and today we are cleaning up our water. We built and opened the fifth runway at HartsfieldJackson International Airport – on time, and on budget. It’s the largest public works project in the history of our state and funded parks and green space. We launched major initiatives in public safety, homelessness, education–all of which are showing measurable results. Crime is down, so much that our city is dropping off the list of the 20 most dangerous cities, thanks to Police Chief Richard Pennington, Assistant Chief Dreher, and the City of Atlanta Police. We are also generating widespread support for major initiatives like the BeltLine project, the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the Sustainable Atlanta Initiative and the Peachtree Corridor Initiative.
SE: Why did you decide that you wanted to be Mayor of Atlanta, what CHANGE did you want to effect? MF: I am an accidental politician, an unintentional Mayor. I grew up in Philadelphia. I came south to teach at Talladega College in Alabama, and found my way to Atlanta, Georgia some thirty years ago. I spent the bulk of my professional career in public service, working behind the scenes for two very special individuals, Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson. They taught me how to be a leader, to follow my conscience, to act with foresight and courage. They told me it was my duty to run, it was my duty to serve. Those who knew Andy and knew Maynard knew it was impossible to say no to them. When I was elected in 2001, my vision was simple. I wanted to create a safer, cleaner city, a more responsive and effective government, a better city for seniors, children and working families, and an open and honest City Hall. SE: How does it feel to be first black woman to be elected Mayor of any major Southern city? MF: I am humbled. It is also an honor because I proudly represent all of the women who have toiled in the fields, worked in the kitchens, fought for our rights and challenged our society to ensure a better life for all of our families. My election was the first time that a woman has been sworn in to serve as mayor of Atlanta. But Atlanta has always been a bold innovative city. A city ahead of its time; a city not afraid to set the pace because we have been blessed with progressive leadership.
We are excited about the future of Atlanta and are working together to make Atlanta unparalleled among U.S. cities with superior police and fire protection, excellent schools, clean water, and better transportation solutions.
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SE: Who was your greatest influence and what contributions did they make in your life. MF: I was influenced and inspired by many different individuals at different times in my life. I spent the bulk of my professional career in public service, working behind the scenes for two very special individuals, Andrew Young and Maynard Jackson.
Their fearless and moral leadership caused me to pay attention to local and national politics and examine my life and how I could contribute. Silke Endress: Who are you off stage? MF: Believe it or not, I am a very private person off stage. I enjoy my spending quality time with my family.
They taught me how to be a leader, to follow my conscience, to act with foresight and courage. They were, and they are, my inspiration.
Silke Endress: Tell women all around the world the impact women-owned businesses have on the economy in Atlanta, with an open invitation.
As a young person growing up in Philadelphia my inspiration came from my parents and grandparents.
MF: Recent reports show impressive growth and the substantial economic contributions women entrepreneurs are making across the country, especially in Georgia and the City of Atlanta. The City of Atlanta works hard to serve as a liaison linking Minority and Female owned businesses with City of Atlanta and related agency business opportunities, and to encourage equal opportunity for all businesses and individuals in the Atlanta workplace.
I was also influenced at church, and especially by the preacher’s sermons, His message was clear – we are called to do God’s work on earth. Reverend Jesse Anderson sparked my interest in social and economic justice for people of color, the poor, and the oppressed around the world. He inspired me to care about others all the time, Not just when it is convenient or easy to do. As a teenager, I was inspired by the candidacy of John F. Kennedy. I was in high school when he was elected. He was optimistic about the future of America and specifically about how every American could contribute to fulfilling the promise of a great country. He changed our whole generation with his call for sacrifice, boldness, optimism and equality; a belief that we can reach the moon both literally and figuratively. He inspired me to work harder and to reach higher. Perhaps most of all, I was inspired by the courageous leadership of the Civil Rights Movement, especially John Lewis and the Freedom Riders and Reverend King.
Silke Endress: Please lend an inspiring message, "Jewels of Wisdom,” to all the women and young men who are coming behind you. MF: I would like young people to know that they can influence public policy and society as a whole if they study hard, work hard, speak up about their dreams and aspirations, and surround themselves with people who will be honest to them. Nothing is impossible if you put your mind to it and work hard to achieve it. Never be afraid to stand up for what is right, no matter how unpopular it is. Silke Endress: What is your favorite quote, the one that motivates you and keep you going? “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
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ayor Franklin recently served as one of the co-chairs of the 2008 National Democratic Convention; she is also the former Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Georgia and former president for the Conference National Democratic Mayors. She has held leadership roles in the US Conference of Mayors as the chair of the Women’s Caucus, co-chair of the Tourism Task Force and a member of the Environmental Committee. She was the first Atlanta mayor to serve as president of the Georgia Municipal Association, which is the only state organization that represents the 502 local governments in Georgia, and a founding member of the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association that is an alliance of 65 mayors in the metropolitan Atlanta area.
She serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR, Chair of Atlanta Development Authority, Chair of the Board of Trustees of CIFAL-Atlanta, a CARE USA ambassador and Mayors of the National Conference of Black Mayor’s Business Council. She is secretary of the Board of the Atlanta Regional Commission and serves as Chair of its Ethics Committee. She previously served as the Founding Vice President of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority (GRETA). Her community appointments include, the Board of Trustees for Spelman College and Paideia School in Atlanta. She also served as a member of the board of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Neighborhood Arts Center, Atlanta Black United Fund, and the Expansion Arts Advisory Committee for the National Endowment for the Arts, Georgia Arts Council, National Urban Coalition, and the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. Franklin has a lifelong love for the arts and years of community and political engagement that demonstrate her continued commitment to public service. Mayor Franklin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Howard University in Washington, DC and was awarded her Masters of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania. She has received honorary degrees from Howard University, the Atlanta College of Art, Cambridge College, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Tuskegee University, Oglethorpe University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Franklin previously served as the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs for Mayor Maynard Jackson and was subsequently named Chief Administrative Officer and City Manager for Mayor Andrew Young. When Maynard Jackson was elected to his third term, Franklin served as Executive Officer of Operations. Under the administrations of mayors Jackson and Young, Franklin was responsible for the day-to-day of all city operations the airport to zoning. With over 13 years of executive management responsibility for one of the region’s most successful cities. Franklin joined the Atlanta Committee for Olympic Games in early 1991 as Senior Vice President of External Relations. In this position her responsibilities included community, local government and labor relations and the development and successful implementation of the Committees Affirmative Action & Minority Enterprise Program. She also served as senior vice president for external relations for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and served as CEO of Shirley Clarke Franklin & Associates, a management and consulting firm for public and community affairs.
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Implemented one of the strongest ethics reform programs in the nation and in the state. Laid the foundation for the current $3.2 billion overhaul of the city's aging water and sewer system. Convinced the 2004 General Assembly to allow Atlanta to place a municipal option sales tax before the voters that overwhelmingly passed and generates funds to repair an antiquated water/sewer system. Completed the Fifth Runway of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as part of $6.3 billion airport investment plan. Commissioned city leaders to study homelessness in the city to develop the "Blueprint to End Chronic Homelessness in Atlanta in 10 years.” The flagship project, the 24/7 Gateway Center opened in 2005 .and serves 500 people a day in collaboration with dozens of community partners. Implemented the New Century Economic Development Plan outlining an economic vision through 2009 that includes aggressive economic, redevelopment and affordable housing and transportation goals. Created the "Mayor’s Youth Program", designed to engage Atlanta Public High School students in developing his or her own plans for life beyond high school, whether it is college or the workforce. Since 2005, over 1,700 Atlanta Public School graduates were helped with financial aid, laptops and other technical assistance. Administered the $150 million Quality of Life Bond Program through the Public Works Department to add new sidewalks, beautify major arterials, enhanced both pedestrian and vehicle safety by improving traffic signals, provided for walkways, trails and amenities, as well as reconstruction and resurfacing damaged streets and bridges. Nearly 1,200 projects are underway or completed. Lead the citywide community efforts to acquire the Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection of his personal papers for Morehouse College, his alma mater. Commissioned long-range plans to enhance Atlanta’s plans for economic development with innovative initiatives like the Beltline, Peachtree Corridor and the arts. Launched a Sustainability Initiative for the City of Atlanta to help preserve our natural resources and reduce our carbon footprint. Atlanta has one of the highest percentages of LEED Certified sustainable green buildings in the United States. Joined the national nonpartisan coalition of mayors around the country to crack down on illegal guns to make American cities safer. Established the “Dear John” public education campaign to publicize the commercial sexual exploitation of children in Atlanta and to call the community to action.
Some of Mayor Franklin’s other city focused accomplishments are evident in police and fire improvements which include the Atlanta Police Department’s (APD) first-ever accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Today crime in Atlanta is down overall 30%, the lowest it has been in decades. Atlanta Fire Rescue developed a best-in-class customer service program to assist residents as the first responders during critical emergencies and gained national accreditation. Mayor Shirley Franklin has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune magazine, Black Enterprise, Essence and many other local and national publications. Governing magazine named her 2004 Public Official of the Year. Time Magazine in 2005 named her one of the top five mayors in the country; she is ranked among the top ten mayors in the world by the World Mayor Internet organization and has been named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by U.S. News and World Report. That same year, Esquire Magazine named her one of the best and brightest and American City and County Magazine named her Municipal Leader of the Year. Mayor Franklin received the prestigious 2005 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award. In 2006, she was honored with the Southern Institute for Business and Professional Ethics’ Ethics Advocate Award and is widely viewed as one of America’s best leaders. Franklin is a 35-year resident of Atlanta and regularly addresses audiences and organizations on a variety of policy, economic and urban issues.
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AIN’T WHITE NO MORE A Tribute to: President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama
You should have been there, when the color guard changed. Shouting Hallelujah all around God’s war-stricken world; Harriet, Rosa, Malcolm, and Martin—you should have been there, when the color guard changed. Singing glory, glory to His Holy name; Mama, Papa, Grandma, and all—look down here—see the miraculous thing God has done. Cool, calm and always collected; Quick to think, slow to speak; Surname from the mother land of kings and queens; Majestic and poised with an aura of royal authority; Open-door policy—who you are, who you are not or where you live does not even matter; The earth, the wind, and the fire—play their boogey-down beat in formal attire. Tears of joy, tears of disbelief—flow like a river—grasping at chains of reality; Surrealism refusing to retreat; You should have been there, when the color guard changed. Color me brother, color me sister; Change has come; “Oh, yes we did!” Ain’t, white, ain’t white no more.
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CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT
Joani Taylor is Canada’s “First Lady of the Jazz Ballad.” She has attained legendary status in Canadian music circles. Joani has practically lived in television and recording studios. She has sung solo and backup on literally thousands of film scores, commercials, and recordings with artists ranging from Bryan Adams, Jon Bon Jovi, Bruce Fairburn, and David Foster, to Tom Jones and James Galway. She has produced for herself as well as for other artists. Joani has flown all over the world for special solo performances and has appeared in Taiwan, San Francisco, the Adelaide Jazz Festival in Australia, and across Canada, including the 02/03/04 Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Joani was nominated for the National Jazz Awards for her CD "The Art of the Jazz Ballad” and for a Juno Award (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy Award) for her fourth CD "The Wall Street Sessions”. The recognition has been earned and well deserved.
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She is a prolific lyricist and an excellent vocal arranger, producer and coach for television, sending her on teaching tours three to four times a year. Joani’s master classes for singers and for musicians accompanying singers are compelling, innovative, and always well attended. Her students love her approach and the way she covers areas of performance not dealt with by other masters. Constantly working on stage, Ms. Taylor has opened for and performed with a wide range of artists, including Stevie Wonder, Little Richard, Lenny Breau, PJ Perry, Cannonball Adderley, Miles Davis, Don Thompson, Fraser MacPherson, Doug Riley, Taj Mahal, Tommy Banks, Phil Dwyer, Bob Murphy, Moe Koffman, Campbell Ryga, Brad Turner, Ross Taggart, John Capon and many other artists. Recently, Joani recorded the opening song for a feature film.
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ith influences and encouragement from powerful artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Bill Evans, Thelonious Monk, Joe Zawinul, and Cannonball Adderley, Joani has become a master of her own style. It has been rumoured that Joani’s music is included in Clint Eastwood’s personal collection. As a matter of fact, you can clearly hear the impact and influence she has had on some of Canada’s best known singers. You can’t miss the power of her spirit when deep into a song. Joani Taylor brings to her audience a truly personal and “in the moment” experience. This beautiful singer stirs up a compelling feast of vocal delights that lure and seduce the audience into a “jazz buff born again” conversion. Joani Taylor is truly a master!
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About three years ago at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, I was standing in the back of a concert in studio B at CBC. Joani was singing a ballad to an audience of approximately three hundred people. She had the room in the palm of her hand and I was starting to get all choked up. I looked around the room and saw that I wasn’t alone. There were a lot of people trying to pretend they weren’t wiping away tears. Over the years, I’ve seen Joani do this many times. The first time was decades ago at the El Mocambo nightclub in Burnaby and I think she was only sixteen then.
Then they need the willingness to be vulnerable enough to open up and connect with the people they are playing with and for. For me, Joani has always been a benchmark of this kind of intimacy. Every time I play with her she completely connects and any move I make moves her. When she performs for an audience, she takes them to someplace new and magical. Working on this project has been a great joy for me, especially the writing sessions with Joani and Miles. Things just seemed to fall into place naturally and the results are open and sincere. The beautiful original music by Sharon Minemoto, Ross Taggart and Jimm Taylor was a delight to play and I think show many different sides to Joani’s “Own Voice”. Her original lyrics show the same intimacy as her performances. The three non-originals take us in different soul-stirring directions again. The recording sessions with all these beautiful players were so inspiring. Every cut is first or second take. For this reason, I think the music has a fresh, raw, and honest quality that I love. Every time I listen to these takes of Joani, Miles, Ross, Brad, Buff, Bernie, and Doug, it makes me laugh and cry. I think this is a generous offering from a beautiful and continually developing, but maturing artist of great depth and breadth. I hope there is much more to come from Joani, my longtime friend, because I know she certainly has a lot more to say.
I’ve had the honour and privilege of witnessing and playing with some wonderful artists who can do this, who can connect to something deep inside themselves and touch something deep inside us. But still and all, they are relatively rare. To be able to do this an artist has to, as well as have the skill of their craft and of their art, go deep inside themselves to go beyond style, tradition, politics and personality, plus find a connection to their own essence.
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My story is a little different. I lost my first and only daughter back in January 1999 that was my outer/inter body experience that took everything out of me. That's when I learned I was put to the test my heart, and self-esteem was so low and I didn't think and didn't want to see tomorrow. Why should I live what did I have to live for my world was upside down. But, oh there is a God! First you need to learn who you are and then you love that person (you). God put us all here for a reason that is to do His will. Take one day at a time and just know if He did it for one He will do it for you. Every woman should be empowered to explore her destiny.
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Elegant Weddings Forever s more people go green and give back in all aspects of their lives, it's no surprise that great gifts now embrace this concept. Here are some easy and affordable eco-chic gift ideas: Naturally inspired bath and body products that don't test on animals and contain ingredients that were obtained through fair Community Trade practices are great gift ideas that the recipient is sure to enjoy and feel good about. The Body Shop is a company that practices all of these ideals. Ingredients are not tested on animals and they just celebrated 21 years of Community Trade relationships, where small community farmers and businesses in some of the poorest areas across the world have access to a fair wage earned in fair work conditions. Their pioneering program has benefitted over 25,000 people in more than 20 countries. Here are some feel-good gifts from The Body Shop that will delight the senses during this magical time of year: * The brand new Warm Amber scent range features natural Community Trade ingredients including cocoa and shea butter from Ghana, honey from Zambia, and sesame oil from Nicaragua. Also, the Cranberry body range offers a festive and fruity scent that is classic to the holiday season, and Vanilla Spice is a delicious range with notes of orange, cinnamon and ginger.
All of these fabulous scent ranges are infused into a variety of products such as bath crystals, body shimmers and lip balms. Who wouldn't want to find them in their stocking? * The limited edition Sparkle Seduction collection is inspired from this winter's key look: natural glamour with an edgy twist. Products feature Community Trade marula oil from a women's coop in Namibia, an ingredient that moisturizes and conditions skin. You can look and feel your best whether at the office during the day or out on the town celebrating the season. * Men's Bath and Body: Your favorite guy is sure to appreciate a gift featuring products made specifically for him. The Maca Root range for men energizes skin and conditions while protecting against irritation caused by daily shaving. 2) Reuse, rejoice, recycle. Whether you are looking for the perfect package to give your perfect gift, or want to reuse what you've been given, don't put bags and bows in the trash, reuse it!
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W hen Troy and Krista were dreaming up their ideal wedding design, it seemed nono-lessless-thanthanperfect to begin their life as husband and wife at a point in time when they feel the most energetic, alive, happy, and ready to to tackle new things. A sunrise wedding could not be more fitting; more appropriate! To Troy and Krista, morning represents newness, possibility, beauty.
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YxtàâÜxM àÜÉç tÇw ~Ü|áàt The Beauty of Troy and Krista: The little things are the big things. It is never being too old to hold hands. It is at no time taking the other for granted. It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives. It is standing together facing the world.
It is forming a circle of love that embraces the entire family. It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.
It is establishing a relationship in which the
It is speaking words of appreciation and
independence is equal, dependence is mutual, and
demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.
the obligation is reciprocal. It is not marrying the
It is not looking for perfection in each other.
right partner; it is being the right partner.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience, understanding,
Marriage means opportunity to grow in love and in
and a sense of humor.
friendship. Marriage is a discipline to be added to a
It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.
list of achievements. Marriages do not fail; people
It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each
fail when they enter into marriage expecting another
other can grow. It is a common search for the good
to make them whole.
and the beautiful.
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Husband and wife must still have their lives apart, as well as a life together. They both still have their separate ways to find. But a marriage made in heaven is one where a man and a woman become more richly themselves then the chances are EITHER of them could have managed to become alone.
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BLISS-BUILDING MONEY TIPS FOR NEWLYWEDS your future spouse helps you to start your life together on the same foot," says Scott Oberkrom, director of Community Investments at American Century Investments. Visit www.YesYouCanOnline.info and click on "Healthy Ideas" to learn more about financial planning for soon-to-be married couples. Some tips engaged couples can follow to get those money discussions under way include: 1. Pick a non-emotional time to talk about finances. This discussion could potentially be stressful, and doesn't mix well with the stresses of wedding planning. Determine if you and your fiancé are spenders, savers, or a mixture of the two. Also discuss what you'll be bringing into the marriage -debts, child-support payments, lack of credit, etc. Look up your credit reports and scores together, and determine if you'll be better protected by joining your accounts or keeping them separate. 2. Decide how you'll track and pay for expenses. Who is going to be paying what bills?
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ou're finalizing wedding plans and are eager to sip champagne with your guests. But are you and your fiancé prepared to marry your financial lives together once the "I do's" are said, and you've returned home from your honeymoon in paradise? Poll after poll shows that disagreements over finances are the No. 1 cause of divorce in America. Finance and family counseling experts alike encourage couples to discuss and plan their finances together before tying the knot. "Communicating about investing, savings, paying monthly bills and how you'll divvy up fun money with
3. Establish joint investment goals. You need to consider both short-term and long-term goals, ranging from buying a new car to putting your future children through college. 4. Diversify your portfolios. The adage "Don't put your eggs in one basket" comes into play here. As the recent economic crisis demonstrates, having finances invested in multiple areas prevents you from feeling as much pain when the markets suffer a set back. You want to have a mix of investments to even out overall portfolio risk, although diversification cannot ensure against loss. Time will pass by quickly, so make sure you and your intended are prepared ahead of time for financial hurdles. Visit www.YesYouCanOnline.info for additional tips.
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W hile the beauty routine of some women consists of little more than a hairbrush and moisturizer, others spend hours in front of the mirror mastering the latest beauty trends. But no matter how high- or lowmaintenance you may be, the right beauty tricks will have you looking your best in no time. Celebrity makeup artist BJ Gillian and hairstylist to the stars Brett Freedman share some of their beauty tips for
everyone
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women with little time for beauty, to those prepping for a night out on the town. Low -- In a time crunch: * Tinted moisturizers with SPF and gradual
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new Olay Definity Color Recapture, which
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properties," says Gillian. * For wash-and-wear hairstyles, get a good haircut with layers to keep hair from being weighed down, says Freedman.
Medium-- Easy beauty tricks with maximum impact: * Use your eye color to determine what shades of shadow to use. Blue eyes work best with brown and sea green colors, while green eyes pop with plum and violet shadow colors. Brown-eyed gals can wear any color. * To easily fake a chic look, try combining sleek, pulled back hair or a tousled bun with a
"Try Pantene Pro-V Volume Root Lifter Spray to wake up your roots and
Pantene
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Mousse all over to give hair a gorgeous amp up," he says. "My tip: Less is more. Don't bog hair down with product."
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