Lady Savant

SOCIETY SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2015

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EDITOR’S NOTES // #MARIELANDBRANDYN

We are so excited to welcome the Fall. The kids are back to school, the leaves are turning and we know the holidays are in sight...Once again!

Boy does time fly. Hopefully you’ve had a great year so far and you are getting ready to have the best fourth quarter ever.

We hope you find this issue, helpful in your journey. We are very grateful to all of our members who contributed their expertise in various articles. Ladies, you are so inspiring and talented, we can’t even take it!

We also want to congratulate Melissa Orr Azzarto, our Hoboken Lady Savant and her family on the birth of baby Lennon. He’s absolutely gorgeous and we are so happy for you guys!

Ladies, have a beautiful, productive and pleasurable September and October and don’t forget to breath and smile!

CONTRIBUTORS:

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Kathy Zucker, Start Your Social Media Engine Neepa Sikdar, How to Layer Up For The Fall Lois Kramer-Perez, Feng Shui An Abundance Janene Banca Domingo, How I started My Buisness Randi Levin, Between The Lines Kim Shultz-Ferrentino, Essential Oils For The Fall // for advertising information email:info@ladysavant.com | ladysavanthoboken@gmail.com

#IAMAMOMPRENUER // MOMPRENUERS

MOMMY SAVANT ADVICE FOR ALL MOM-PRENEURS

What is it like to be a mom-preneur ?

What advice would you give new entrepreneurs?

What’s one goal you’ve always talked about achieving but haven’t yet acted on?

What do you love about being a Lady Savant?

To be a mom-preneur, you have to wear alot of hats...and time management is key. This is the crux, no? I tell myself, if there were more time in the day, I’d be able to handle all the marketing, booking, shooting, editing, laundry, dishes, scheduling a sitter, shuffling, mommy-daughter time...oh, and breathe...but really it’s 24 hours we’ve been given “What can I do in that time?”

By far, the more organized I am, the better mom I am and the better business woman. Also, my 2.5 year old daughter is very patient with me, for which, I am very thankful.

One goal I have had is to illustrate a children’s book to aid in cancer research. My heart broke when a little girl named Lilly LaRou came up on my newsfeed. Everything looked upbeat. One day her funeral info came up and I was so sorry and heartbroken that I had not done anything to help her cause, little though it might be. Following a couple children has shown me their incredible strength and witness to life. I would love to capture them as they are: as the hero of the story!

To new entrepreneurs, I’d say don’t be afraid. Do the crazy. Do the little things. Do the details. Have a big picture always in your mind (if you can’t, it will come to you over time). Meet lots of people doing the same thing. Never stop learning. Don’t know how? Fake it till you make it! When I first started photographing children, I would be sent to people’s houses not knowing what was on the other side. This is not the best way to do business, you can achieve much more and better results when you plan, but it did teach me to be ready for any situation that may arise and rise to the occasion.

Lady Savant! Where can I begin!?! What an incredible group of women Lady Savant is composed of...and why? It’s because the spirit of her leaders has trickled down into the tribe. You do truly attract what you put out there. I have grown so much as a person and photographer thanks to the inspiration and impetus of Lady Savant and her community.

What advice would you give all moms?

Note to all moms: Know your ‘WHY’ and make time for it EVERYDAY! Why do you wake up? Why do you cook? Why do you bother? Where do you find joy? Why do you work...or not work? Why do you love your child(ren) and let them know it often. One of the most fulfilling part of motherhood (on this end of the partnership) is growing into a better person and communicating that so my daughter will be able to reap the benefits. I am definitely a better person because of her.

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LADY SAVANT EVENT // #EVENTLIFE

LADY SAVANT SOCIETY:

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Two and a half years ago, we launched Lady Savant Society and it has been the ride of our lives.

If someone had told us all the hats we were going to have to wear in order to grow our club and produce our magazine we probably wouldn’t have believed them. How did we do it? Well... we’ve had all of you SAVANTS to learn from! What is a Savant, you might ask. A Savant is an expert, a sage, a thinker, a master. You! As you all know, growing and expanding a business is a lot of work, which is why you must first be in love with it. Luckily, we love our sisterhood and how tightly knit we have all become.

One of our main goals with Lady Savant Society has always been to keep our network tightly nit. We don’t like to use name tags at our events. We like to get to know our members on a one-on-one basis and we just don’t ever want to loose that personal touch which has set us apart. That is why during our expansion into these new territories, we have decided that our membership will be open only during certain weeks and to a limited number of members. So here is a link where you can get on the VIP list and find out as soon as our membership goes live!{www.ladysavant/newmemberviplist} Can’t wait to meet you all!

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#EVENTLIFE // LADY SAVANT EVENT

UPCOMING EVENTS YOU CAN’T MISS We are meeting so many talented, trailblazing, nice women who want to come together to share knowledge, develop friendships and build support systems, we just can’t wait to introduce everyone to everyone! Here are our live September and October events. For our online and virtual events, visit www.ladysavant.com/calendar LADY SAVANT SOCIETY EVENTS Check our online calendar for the most up to date information on events and SAVANTING CIRCLES. *Savanting Circles take place every other week in NYC, Bergen County, NJ, Hoboken and Montclair RSVP at www.ladysavant.com/calendar September 16th “The business of you” Lunch and Learn with Randi Levin 12 -2PM September 21st Recoloring Life Workshop with Randi Levin at Bibi’z 7PM September 23rd Hoboken Lunch and Learn Location: TBD September 24th Golf Outing Location: Arcola Golf Course at 5-7PM September 30th: NYC Launch Party 7-10 pm | Location: TBD October 7th Montclair Luncheon location TBD at 12-2PM October 29th Lunch and Learn With Dr. Boss and Angela Thomas of Pranna Marketing and Media Relations Location: Bibi’z at 12-2PM OTHER EVENTS YOU CAN’T MISS Redefining Success Book Launch Party October 1st at Knickerbocker Country Club Redefining Success Conference | October 16th at Dolce on The Palisades for information on both events email us at info@ladysavant.com for advertising information email: info@ladysavant.com | ladysavanthoboken@gmail.com //

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KIDS FALL CLASSES // #FALLCLASSES

3. HUDSON TABLE

Around the World Cuisine 4 part Series Dates: October - 8,15,22,29 Price: $325 / Ages: 8-14 From: 3:45pm-5:30pm Come join us for an around the world tour of countries and their cuisines!

In this 4 part series, students will learn culinary basics including knife skills and cooking techniques as we create and taste foods from different countries including China, Japan, Mexico, and Italy. Some dishes we’ll make include: Homemade corn tortillas, Orange chicken, Sushi rolls (including tuna maki and California rolls) & Fresh pasta.

EVERY MAMA SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

1. BRICKS 4 KIDZ

Monroe Center 720 Monroe St. 5Th Floor, Ste E-505 Hoboken, NJ 07030 201.747.7070 hoboken@bricks4kidz.com This is a hands-on class where students will design and build machines, catapults, pyramids, derby cards, buildings and other constructions out of LEGO® bricks. While exploring engineering, architecture and physics, students will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. Participants build a new project each month. Architectural concepts are taught while assembling buildings, bridges and other structures. Once the project is completed, children use the rest of their time to expand their gadgets and collaborate with one another.

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2. KURE KIDS KURE PILATES

Dates: Sept.22 - Dec.15 Price: $260 for 13 weeks Paid up front in full.

Ages: 9-12 When: 1X/ week, Tues From 3:30- 4:10 (40 min) Limit: 5 kids Registration Deadline Sept.15.

Now offering a Mat Pilates class designed especially for kids.

We address the stressors of their everyday life from sitting in school, working on a computer and walking around town with those heavy backpacks. We design each class using specifically chosen exercises, stretches and games for their growing bones and muscles. Taught by a certified Physical Educator (and of course Pilates instructor) in a small class setting, each kid will develop strength, flexibility, balance and anatomical knowledge while having a blast!

4. WORK IT OUT GYMNASTICS

201.710.5458 info@workitoutgym.com workitoutgym.com Dates: Sept. - June When:Monday - Saturday Flip with the friendliest team in Hoboken. Going into it’s fifth year, Work it Out Gymnastics is steeped in fun, learning, and progression.

Designed by owner and competitive gymnast Noel Descalzi, her goal was to create a hybrid of recreational gymnastics with a core focus on the fundamentals of competitive gymnastics, allowing children of all ages and skills to learn, advance and establish a love for the sport. Classes start at 16-months with our Mom and Me class entitled Baby GAP (Gymnastics and Play), and then children will graduate into Kiddie Tumblers, for ages 3 - 4 years old and then into our skill based level classes for ages 5 and up. All classes are customized with a curriculum to ensure your child is moving, learning and progressing each class. Each instructor has gymnastics background and experience coaching. Classes are hosted at our state of the art River Street Studio, located between 1st and 2nd street, boasting a 30-foot Tumble Trak and a variety of apparatus. There is also an end of year showcase called WiOlympics where your child will be able to shine and show-off all their skills.

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#FALLCLASSES // KIDS FALL CLASSES

5. PRESENTING PERFECTION

212-439-6914 kathryn@presentingperfection.com presentingperfection.com facebook.com/presentingperfection Ages:8 - 18 Class: Public speaking and presenting skills. Classes arranged according to grade level with maximum enrollment of 12 students. Students learn: techniques for introductions and carrying on a conversation, the basics of non-verbal communication and the role it plays in everyday communication and the essentials for organizing and delivering a basic informative speech. Classes being held in Ridgewood, Franklin Lakes, Denville, Upper Saddle River and White Plains this Fall.

Please contact us for more information.

6.GARDEN STREET SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS 201-683-9100 gardenstreetmusic.com Garden Street School of the Performing Arts is the only comprehensive performing arts school in Hoboken, New Jersey, specializing in young children through professional adults. With departments in theater, dance, and music in addition to a contemporary recording studio, Garden Street encourages a multidisciplinary approach to the arts with world class instructors. Garden Street offers dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and Irish step. Music lessons offered include piano, guitar, voice, violin, and drums. New to this year is Garden Street Acting Initiative which is a classical acting program for those passionate about exploring theater.

10. COLLEEN ROGAN, M.A., CCC-SLP

7. HUDSON CAKERY

Fall cookie class Dates: Oct 17, 2015 Price: $55 per child + 50% sibling discount Ages 5 - 9 When: Saturday From 1 pm to 3 pm 201.319.0363 info@hudsoncakery.com www.hudsoncakery.com RSVP by Oct 10th We will decorate spooky Halloween and Autumn-themed sugar cookies while learning some tricks of the trade. Each child will take home a dozen decorated cookies.

crk.speechtherapy@gmail.com 607-206-0412 provides home and community-based pediatric speech and language therapy in Hoboken, NJ. Colleen specializes in evaluation and treatment of communication disorders, including receptive and expressive language disorders, late-talkers, articulation delays, and apraxia of speech. Colleen is proud to offer PROMPT©, a system that uses tactile-kinesthetic input to support, develop and improve speech production and increase daily functional communication. Colleen believes in a holistic approach to therapy, which considers how a child’s breakdown in communication affects family dynamic, social skills and academic performance. Treatment sessions are individualized and highlight the child’s strengths while facilitating improved speech and language skills.

8. GOROW STUDIOS

GoRowStudios.com 201-448-5769 Want your child to grow up to be the best athlete on the team?! Or have your child grow up with all the skills necessary to compete in any sport? The guys at the GoRow Training Studio can and will do that for your child. Call now for details! Adult classes also available.

11. FRESHMADE

NYC636 Broadway Suite 516 New York, NY 10012 Phone: (212) 475-0500 www.freshmadenyc.com info@freshmadenyc.com

11. BRAINSTORM LEARNING AND ARTS CENTER

808 High Mountain Rd, Suite 1, Franklin Lakes NJ) 201.84.STORM - Ext.1 stormthetest.com/cerebritos CEREBRITOS (Spanish for “little brains”) is a 100%-immersive Spanish language program for preschoolers–the first of its kind in Bergen County. Immersion means there’s no translation and no memorization. Just seamless acquisition of a second language through movement, intentional listening, motor skills, and productive play.

ELEMENTARY CLASSES recommended for ages 4-10 AFTER-SCHOOL / PICK-ME-UP 1 hour class – drop off Young chefs will get to chop, taste and explore the tools of the kitchen in this culinary adventure.

Tuesdays, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM Thursdays, 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

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ON THE GO // #MUSTHAVES

01. YUMMY TUMMY MEALS

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03. BROZING AFFAIR

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02. FIT 36

Do you have hectic mornings preparing lunch for the kids or baby food? Yummy Tummy Meals can make a nutritious and delicious school lunch for you baby, toddler or child, and make it easy for you by delivering it right to your home or school, just in time for lunch!

04. BELLAMY KITCHEN

No time to make dinner this week?

Bellamy Kitchen is a prepared meal company focused on local ingredients & sustainable practices.

We allow you to serve your family healthy, home-cooked meals when you don’t have time to.

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#MUSTHAVES // ON THE GO

05. WILDTREE

06. AJB EVENTS

Want to make cooking easier? Who has time to blend all those herbs? Wildtree offers the highest quality herbs, spices and culinary blends that are free of preservatives, additives, fillers and promote a healthier lifestyle. They believe in the value of making cooking a quicker, easier, more healthful for those who are short on time.

You know that party you have to plan? Let Anita Belle, owner of AJB Events do the brainstorming, planning, decorating and coordinating.. from A to Z!

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07. THE BEST PLANNER EVER.

08. PLAYGROUND TALK BLOG

Are you tired of carrying around multiple planners and to-do lists to keep you organized? This planner has it all! Combine To-Do list, Appointments, Calendar, and Goals in one planner! Pre-numbered dates & calendars, Quick reference monthly tabs, Sticky note notes, Set a powerful daily intention, Vision pages to see the “big picture” AND There’s even a spot to plan dinner!

Playground Talk Blog Local online resource dedicated to creating acommunity of informed parents in the North Jersey area. Playground Talk has quickly become a go-to destination for families looking for the best activities in the area ranging from kid’s programs, local merchants and town happenings!

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10. ALL BRANDS LEASING

Looking for a car? Talk to these 2 sisters with 30 years in the automotive industry who will take the headache out of car shopping! They offer door-to-door service. They will take you through the sales process from consulting on your vehicle(s) of choice, including options and accessories, assisting you on the financial terms, down payment, credit application and buying insurance.

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09. SPRING LAKE TOYS

Have a birthday party to go to this weekend? Spring Lake Toys retails high end toys, games, arts & crafts, science, plush and more! Great for the mom on the go. Just call or text age,gender, and price and they will text or email you back the best toys to purchase. Wrapping and Delivery to party is included. Individual gifts are also wrapped and delivered to home (within a certain distance) for free.

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SOCIAL MEDIA ENGINE // #STARTYOURENGINES

START YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA ENGINE

my Twitter account. And all you have to do is click on it to see what I am all about, namely parenting, entrepreneurship and community.

I never, ever know when an amazing opportunity is going to come my way. And when it does? I cannot go back in time and create fresh, original content that attests to my

By Kathy Zucker worthiness. That is why I have to prove myself each and every day. When someone checks Emails. Tweets. Private messages. my online references, it is the best endorseInvitations to attend and speak ment possible to have incredible content that at events. All of these are in my I created before I could have known about an near future. Why? Because Sep- opportunity. And the fact that my posts are uncontrived? Makes them even more powerful. tember is almost here.

The summer is the time when I create the blog posts and articles that I will refer to again and again once September arrives. In the frenzy The fourth quarter of the year is ALWAYS of activity that accompanies the fall leaves, I my busiest. Families return from vacation, will not have the time or breadth of mind to kids go back to school, and people’s minds really think and write. But when I have a bank turn from the beach to the future. Septem- of outstanding content that is time stamped ber is the month when parents make plans within the last few months? I can create for the rest of the school year. And fore- links, infographics, and tweets based off of most in those plans? Skill development. it. And that? Is the best advertising EVER. I first made a name for myIn every business, there is self as an entrepreneur when Kathy Zucker is an interna- a time to build and a time the product I was marketing tional social media Shorty to leverage. Know your went to #1 on the Amazon.com Award winner, mother of seasons so you can plan bestsellers list in September three and a startup founder and make the most of the 2011. I followed up that suc- at companies including the opportunities given to you. cess by founding another two Metro Moms Network companies, and then winning Follow Kathy on an International socialTwitter @KathyZucker. media award sponsored

by New York Life. Each achievement has been a stepping stone to a larger audience – at this point I am heard by people around the world.

How did I accomplish this? Did the companies I worked with promote and amplify my voice? Did I pick up influential new followers who helped me find opportunities to grow my credentials? Yes and yes. But also? I posted on social media every.single.day.

Why did I post so frequently on SM? Do I have that much time on my hands? NO. With three young children and multiple active ventures, time is a precious commodity. I post frequently on social media because my account timelines are living, breathing, current resumes. The first link you find when you google me is

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FEATURED ELITE MEMBERS // #AMAZINGFEMALES

PURCHASES OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES FROM ELITE MEMBERS WILL GIVE YOU TRIPLE PINK KARMA POINTS!

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KIM SCHULTZFERRENTINO

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#AMAZINGFEMALES // FEATURED ELITE MEMBERSS

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PHOTOPRAPHY

BY JENNIFER

LOIS KRAMER-PEREZ, CHT.

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ANNIE MCLOUGHLIN

JEAN MARIE CATANZANO

Garden Street School of the Performing Arts

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Nerium Brand Partner MLSP Online Attraction Marketing System Affiliate 917.566.0351 jmcat0324@gmail.com www.meetjeanmarie.com

EVELYN QUIGLEY

Making Chocolate

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FALL FASHION // #LAYERUP

HOW TO LAYER UP FOR FALL -By Neepa Sikdar, Style Editor

As Entrepreneurs we often have jam-packed days where we rush from our office or store to Savanting Circles and school pickup.

Our days are filled with clients, writing, product packaging, and recipe testing. With so much on our to do list, it’s easy to get caught up on all that work and forget to freshen up your style.

I’m sharing these Fall outfit ideas sure to inspire you to add newness to your wardrobe that will give you some serious hustle power.

FOR BUSINESS CASUAL DAYS

From Alexander Wang to Zara, the oversized vest and it’s longer friend, the sleeveless jacket are everywhere in 2015. Whether in wool, tweed, leather or faux fur, this Fall trend will add some spark to your classic button down shirt and black pants. Go for extra points by investing in a new bag or fabulous flat.

Fall’s shifting weather patterns mean that layers become your best friend. Don’t reinvent the wheel and buy an entire new wardrobe. Instead take your basics and spice them up a notch with this season’s best Fall layers.

Neepa Sikdar is a former fashion buyer turned personal stylist and owner of Accessible Style.

She helps women unlock their signature style and build a wardrobe that fits their personality, lifestyle and budget. Her range of services can be found at www.accessiblestyle.net.

Connect with Neepa at (732) 690-0231 & follow her @accessiblestyle.

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FOR EVERYDAY CASUAL DAYS

It’s easy to wake up and plug away at your computer in your pajamas or yoga pants. Instead give your favorite jeans and t-shirt a style uplift by throwing on a cozy cape or poncho and splurge on some suede boots.

Bonus: Over the Knee Boots are making a comeback.

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TALK OF THE TOWN // #TALK OF THE TOWN

KATHRYN LANCIONI Presenting Perfection LLC www.presentingperfection.com

just as much as it amazes them.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with other Lady Savants? Hmmmm… maybe not to sweat the small stuff. That things always comes around in perfect divine timing.

Favorite quote: “Be true to yourself and you will never fall.”

Presenting Perfection offers individual and small group instruction in public speaking and presenting to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Before I started my business, I was a public relations professional in New York City focused on the technology industry. I worked for several of the large agencies (Edelman, Ogilvy and Weber-Shandwick) and in the corporate arena. My clients ranged from big companies such as IBM, Iridium, NCR, UPS to small, emerging ones. My last full-time job was Vice President Corporate Communication and Investor Relations for PanAmSat–a global satellite operator.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with other LadySavants? The best piece of advice I have–Remember that no one knows what you are going to say until you say it. If you forget part of a speech while you are giving it–don’t sweat it.

Just continue elegantly thru it. The trick–remain calm and smile!

Favorite quote: “Everyday is new day to begin again.

Don’t think about what you didn’t get done yesterday but rather focus on what you want to accomplish TODAY!”

I am the owner of Movement Bliss Studio in Tenafly. I love what I do because I love movement so much but I sometimes struggle remembering to make space for me to connect to my own joy and to move freely. it’s often said that you teach what you want to learn most so there you go….

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with other Lady Savants? We each need to find a way to nourish our bodies and souls and prioritize that on top of everything else. It’s not selfishness – it’s a requirement. There’s no way we can keep up with lives demands and take care of others if we’re under resourced. Just like in the airline safety instructions we need to put the oxygen mask on ourselves before assisting others because if we can’t breath we are of no help to them either!

Favorite Quote: “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” ~ Alice Walker

KAREN FOOTE Rebalance With Reiki www.rebalancewithreiki.com I’m a NJ Certified Massage Therapist and a Reiki Master and I am the owner and sole practitioner at Rebalance Reiki and Massage LLC in downtown Westwood.

I love what I do because it absolutely does not feel like work at all! It is my passion and my gift. It comes easy to me and it’s fun! Back in college I used to work at an ice cream shop; I compare my job as a healer to that– people come excited and happy with anticipation, then leave even happier and totally satisfied!

I bring peace, comfort and insight to my clients. It amazes me

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ODELIA SHARGIAN Owner www.movementbliss.com

LAUREN SEISE Ava Anderson Non Toxic & Beautycounter I’m a work-at-home mom of two boys who has just launched a Ava Anderson Non Toxic & Beauty counter business. I have an allergy to Proplyene Glycol, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and 3 other chemicals. To avoid these chemicals I’ve been on a 5 year educational journey

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#TALK OF THE TOWN // TALK OF THE TOWN

and am appalled about the lack of government regulation or informed consumers regarding products we use on our bodies and in our homes. This journey has brought me to find a truly inspiring company called Ava Anderson Non Toxic that doesn’t use any of the chemicals I’m allergic to, nor does it use a long list of other chemicals. I love Ava Anderson Non Toxic because it gives me the opportunity to educate families about how to navigate around the toxins used in our personal care products.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with other Lady Savants?

Try to stay focused and don’t panic when things seem overwhelming our out of control. As women we tend to try to take on too much – so, when that happens I just stop, step away from the space I’m in and take a deep breath. Even if it’s five minutes of quiet, slow breathing – it helps!

After I’ve stepped away, I’m re-focused on the outcome I’m trying to achieve and I try again. It always seems to work out in the end.

ERICA ALMODOVAR Authentic Pilates Learning Center www.authenticpialtescenter.com I love to teach Pilates and Barre. I love running a business. I am great at managing, mentoring and I do a lot of consulting work for Business and individuals in the Fitness

related industry.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with other Lady Savants?

Live a happy and healthy life. Learn moderation and balance in all aspects of life. Do what you love every day!

Favorite Quote: “Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.” ~Soren Kierkegaard

LIZ LUONGO Rodan&Fields Independent Consultant www.eluongo.myrandf.com I am currently a Rodan&Fields independent consultant. I love what I do now because I am truly an entrepreneur I love running my biz and seeing it grow. I love working from home and still being able to raise my children. Not to mention the products are incredible and I love making people happy and changing their skin.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with other Lady Savants?

My advice to other women is start a biz that works for you and fits into your life!;-)

AUDREY BYRAM Lice Happens, New Jersey, LLC. www.licehappens.com audrey@licehappens.com Lice Happens, NJ is a professional mobile head lice removal service. We discretely treat families for head lice in the comfort and privacy of their own homes. Our process is non-toxic so it is safe, clean and effective. Success is guaranteed.

I love many things about what I do. I enjoy helping families and alleviating the stress around this distressing problem. I love to see the sense of relief that people experience after they’ve been treated and I love knowing that I have helped ease the anxiety (and the mistaken shame that some people feel) around this issue. I enjoy helping families (particularly moms) get back to their normal lives. And I especially find it rewarding to help someone who’s been suffering with it for a long time.

What is one piece of advice you would give to other Lady Savant’s?

My advice to other Lady Savants is to know that you are amazing and whatever it is that you wish to do – you can do!

Favorite Quote: “And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” ~Paulo Coelho LISA WILENSKY “SKY” GOOTMAN www.lisaskypromotions.com www.lisaskyjewelry.com I do what I love and love what I do. I have always followed my heart and can be my authentic creative free spirited self.

Lisa Sky Promotions is a full service design and creative “printing” company. It specializes in helping clients with logos and personalization of products and apparel via traditional press printing, screen printing and embroidery for business, school spirit projects, sports, or family events. (Bar/Bat mitzvahs/sweet 16’s) I love working closely with my clients developing relationships and meeting their needs and expectations The Sky is the Limit!

My Lisa Sky Jewelry Zen Line is individually designed oneof-a-kind and handcrafted creations. My focus is placed on uniqueness and quality worthy of admiration and praise.

Each creation is designed with LOVE and my positive energy that will bring out your inner Goddess. I specialize in healing stones, buddhas, tassels, lucky Elephants and sooooooooo much more these creations will bring Zen, Serenity, Luck, Success, Strength, Joy, Peace, Harmony, & Abundance to the wearer. Enjoy - Namaste the Light within me sees and honors the light within you!

Favorite quote: “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but the moments that take out breath away.”

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FEATURE // #BRICKANDMORTAR

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HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR FOR A BRICK AND MORTAR BUSINESS

by Mariel Alvarado Jessica Eberhardt owner of Pure Skin and Spa opens up to us on her secrets behind her success and how to prepare for a successful first year in business.

This month is Jessica Eberhardt one year anniversary as a Lady Savant and we have loved seeing her and her business grow and blossom! In today’s business landscape, many women shy away from brick and mortar businesses. So how has this savvy lady managed to have an outstanding first year, you might ask? Well Jessica’s formula is simple: create value for your customers, offer unique services and be competitively priced.

Pure Skin Salon and SPA is a full service salon and spa in Oakland, NJ. They offer all kinds of services from cuts & color to make up and special occasion hair services. But while their hair and makeup services are second to none, they are very well known for their facials, massages and nails services. Never having seen makeup airbrushing, we were marveled at the transformations taking place right before our eyes during our photo shoot. One of the things that caught our attention was their membership programs. They offer different membership programs for literally every budget.

Imagine having a facial and two mani pedi’s or two blowouts in one month for less than the price of a regular facial anywhere else! This is what we call being business savvy, ladies.

During our photo shoot, it was obvious to us that one of the secrets behind Jessica’s success is her love and passion for making people feel good.

Her staff adores her and she adores them. Equally obvious is her dedication and love for her family which include her husband and four loving step children.

“First, I am a dedicated family woman! I have 4 wonderful kids!!

Although they are my step kids, they know that I love them as my own. My two oldest daughters are off to college but always home for the holidays (I miss them so much). The two younger kids both live with us and are my life. My husband travels for business so we are all very close. Gavin always steps us as “The Man of the House” when my husband is gone and takes care of me. Natalie, is so busy and involved with cheer and gymnastics that it keeps “Work like there is someone me busy in my off time. I love them very much.” working 24 hours a day to take To learn more of Jessica’s secrets to success, it all away from you.” read on!

Mark Cuban-

1. What were some of the fears you had in starting your own business and how did you overcome them?

I am not sure you ever do overcome your fears of your own business LOL. I think you work hard, try to minimize risk, plan well, and have the right people by your side. I do think we have finally minimized the fear as a result of our hard work and great staff.

2. You are very successful for only being open for 1 year. What do you think contributes to that?

My staff, first and foremost!! They are completely awesome – everyone of them. I also have to say extremely hard work, long hours and a great support structure. I am lucky to have my best friend and husband by my side during the tough times. Even my kids have been there to help when necessary. Finally, social media has been very helpful. So to sum it up, my staff, family, and social media have been the key to success this first year.

3. What is a piece of advice you would give someone else that is in business or thinking of starting a business?

The most important thing is to put a strong budget together that supports your business plan. No matter what budget you plan for, add a 15% contingency plan in for sure. In addition, plan to give up your personal life for about 1 year. My husband and I have worked so hard the first year we didn’t have time for friends so plan on this up front.

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FENG SHUI AN ABUNDANT HOLIDAY SEASON // #FENG SHUI HOLIDAY

FENG SHUI AN ABUNDANT HOLIDAY SEASON by: Lois Kramer-Perez CHt.

we motivated or distracted? Feel the power of Metal energy motivate purposefully, as we find making just 1 change expands our energy with such clarity, it is easy to complete whatever has been left unfinished.

Take charge of organizing gifts for our clients, colleagues and associates with gratitude for a fruitful year, which will plant the seeds for growth in the coming year. We find plenty of “helpful people” are here to make it happen.

WINTER: The Element of Water A time to dream our hearts desires as we float along, our intuition rises to the surface.

Moving from Autumn to Winter, we enjoy our holidays of harvest and celebrations. Before we slip into our season of quiet introspection, planning our new beginnings, let’s have fun as we create an abundance of love peace and joy manPAUSE: AUTUMN: The Element of Metal ifesting our prosperity on The Element of A time of completion, we get clear as every- every level.

Earth. thing comes into focus. Have you noticed *Embrace the sense of Time pauses, during this time of year when you look up into unconditional giving, how between Summer the sky everything appears in high definition? good it feels to show kindand Autumn, we are The leaves begin to turn into a splendor of ness to others. That which still, grounded and magnificence as they complete their cycle for we give with compassion, contemplative.

Continuing the the year, ready to rest through the winter be- without expectation, we cycle we are back fore they awaken once more. This is the time to reap 1,000 times over. in Autumn: the focus on what’s needed to complete our tasks element of Metal. A through the end of the year. Perfect for get- SPRING: time of completion. ting our thoughts The Element of Tree And so on and so on clear on what is The grand awakening, and so on..

Let there be light! Fill our desired for the experience your Winter’s spirits with joy and exciteNew Year to come. dreams begin to sprout. ment. A sense of whimsy softAligning with Auens our stressful moments, tumn brings our SUMMER: we become flexible and spontaneous enjoying our holiday projects to com- The Element of Fire celebrations. Laugh ‘til your pletion. Take a look Time for fun and frolic. joy spills out of every pore as around, clean up, you share this gift of life. clear up and make room for the fesLois Kramer-Perez CHt. tive times ahead. Knowing all is in right order, Intuitive Practitioner, we are available to enjoy the months ahead certified in Feng Shui and Hypnosis, feeling confident and secure. This is the time Providing tools for your awareness, clarity to experience our workspace with fresh eyes. & empowerment. Jumpstart your shift, visit Notice how it feels sitting in our chair, where www.loiskramerperez.com for your free gift. do our eyes wander, what is going on here? Are lois@loiskramerperez.com | 201.906.5767 Feng shui brings life balance, opening our awareness, guiding us to attract an abundance of success and joy in our lives. Feng shui principles are based on the 5 elements in nature. Mother Nature guides us to make the most of each day as we ride the waves of each season.

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#FALL MANTRA // MANTRA

Thankful for the warm days that have past Enjoying the turning of the leaves Transitioning with grace Sowing my prosperity Planting new seeds Helping my friends Preparing my family Learning new things Ready to work Loving my body

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GOAL SETTING // #MYGOALS

THE LADY SAVANT ACTION PLAN Tips on how to achieve your goals.

by Mariel Alvarado

The mere “writing of it” sends a message to the universe to start conspiring on your behalf. This is very important.

3. Write down the time frame and date of completion.

There has to be an expiration date.

4. Develop the projects that are going to help you achieve that goal. I learned this from JB Glossinger from www.MorningCoach.com It’s so important to have projects that support your goal. Otherwise, they are just wishes.

It’s hard to hit something you’ve never seen.

This is why it’s so important to develop a vi5. Ask yourself what resources you sion of what you want and to set your goals need and what obstacles you will straight!

have?

For me there has always been a gap between setting goals and actually reaching them.

So if you’re ready to get to the next level and reach your goals it’s important to have a system. When you reach your goals, your belief will grow and when your belief grows, everything expands and your goals come into fruition even faster. I like to call it the “Goal-Belief snow ball effect”.

Open your little black book and find someone who can help give you support and/or knowledge to get to the next level and captialize all letters in “Goal-Belief Snow Ball Effect”.

6. Last but not least, re-write your goal in the form of an I AM statement.

Be realistic, consistent and don’t forget to revisit your goals every day or every other day.

Every time you think of your goal, think only Through the years, I’ve learned so many tips of your I AM statement and not the fact that and techniques from various experts and you don’t have it yet. Repeat your I AM statethese are some of the techniques that have ment to yourself over and over and focus on helped me out the most. completing your projects. When you repeat your I AM statement imagine what it FEELS My typical day starts with working out like to have achieved it already. Adopt that Lady Savants Action Plan: FEELING and live your life as if it’s already a done deal!!

1. You need to have clarity about what you want to bring into your life and KNOW your WHY!

FOR EXAMPLE:

What is your reason for starting your goal? Goal: To loose 5 lbs This should be something you are very pas- Time frame: three weeks sionate about. Go big or go home but also be realistic. It’s a fine line...

Project #1: Not eating dairy and processed sugars.

2. You want to have a GOAL NOTEBOOK.

It is very important to write down your goals!

I like to do it in pencil so that if you need to tweak it a little once you read it back to yourself, you can! Writing your goals down has an effect on your mind and your subconcious.

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Project #2: yoga 3 times per week

Who can help you achieve your goal?

What resources do you need?

What obstacles will you have?

I AM: I Am 5 lbs thinner, healthy and energetic. I feel amazing and beautiful.

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WHAT DO YOU WANT?

As moms its so easy to let our children’s ambitions ride in the front seat while we strap ours safely in the backseat until the kids are grown. However, when we pursue and achieve our goals; we and our families reap the rewards. Give yourself permission to set a goal that doesn’t involve your children. Get ambitious and embrace the adventure.

Ask yourself these three questions: What is one goal you have always dreamed of achieving but haven’t acted on?

Whats one practical step you can take today toward accomplishing that goal?

How could achieving this goal affect you and your loved ones?

JEHAN ARA HAIDER

1. To write a novel 2. Although I try to read as much as possible to research writing styles and exploring the beauty of words and expressions, I know that in oractical terms I need to just buckle down and start writing on a blank sheet of paper and just let my myself free.

3. I feel if I take the plunge and start writing it would make me feel accomplished and fulfilled. I know my husband would be proud of me and I would hope my son (currently 18 months) would find it rather ‘cool’ to have a mom whose name appears on the front of a book!

BRITTANY POVEROM

1. One goal for me is to achieve any hard workers ultimate goal - owning my own business. A restaurant in my case. The time is getting near. Hopefully within the next year!

2. I’ve worked in the business since I was 14 years old.

Started as a phone girl at a local family run pizzeria and worked my way up to assistant general manager.

The next step before starting to look for a place is to take a business course at a local college.

3. When - and I said when because IF is not an option - when I open my own place to have it be successful. No more worries about my next child support check, bartending long nights, living pay check to pay check. My son and I can live the life I’ve always dreamed of being completely comfortable, taking vacations, and it will teach him to be able to rely on yourself, work hard, because dreams do come true.

HEATHER VELEZ

1. Finishing my BA in psychology.

2. Cut spending in order to afford part of my schooling and taking the steps to apply for a small student loan to help with the rest.

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READ BETWEEN THE LINESS // #DESTRESSBYCOLOR

BETWEEN RANDI LEVIN CPC

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RANDI LEVIN COACHING

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NEED TO DE-STRESS?

ARE YOU TIRED OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND LOOKING AT A SCREEN? DO YOU WANT TO FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN? LOOKING TO MAXIMIZE YOUR LIFE, YOUR TIME AND YOUR ENERGY?

and markers, the possibilities to add our personal touches are limitless.

Think about it, the last time that you really colored you probably did not have a car payment, or a mortgage, or children of your own—you were the child! For adults, coloring is the “new book club.” It is an individual activity and a social party. It is detoxing and mindful, playful and task oriented. Part of the overall appeal of the new coloring craze is that once we focus on coloring,

THEN I HAVE THE WORKSHOPS FOR YOU! Coloring, already super chic in Europe and Australia is quickly becoming the hot, “must do” hobby in the United States! Coloring transports us away from our high tech lives and deposits us in our past, when life was a bit simpler. Coloring books for adults have represented up to ¼ of the top 20 Amazon.com best sellers for the past few months— providing us with exquisite illustrations drawn on beautiful paper, just begging for us to add our inspiration and creativity through color. Faced with a black and white drawing and armed with colored pencils, gel pens

our worries slip away. We reconnect to ourselves because coloring stimulates the senses, promotes calmness and refreshes our perspective. When we color we use both sides of our brain.

Two people coloring the same picture will create a completely different end result because the use of color itself is very individualistic and powerful.

So are you ready to add some color to your life?

Randi Levin Coaching | www.RandiLevinCoaching.com

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I am tickled “pink” to be able to roll out my Recoloring Life Workshops with Lady Savant! What makes this 3-part series of workshops so special is that they are a combination of inspirational message, coaching, interactive group activities, and vision boards… PLUS coloring… all rolled into a 2-hour format!

You will walk away relaxed and recharged, motivated and focused. You will have the opportunity to be a part of a one-of-akind groundbreaking workshop series designed and written by a certified transitional coach with your needs in mind! You will connect with other women, network, enjoy a ladies night out, a lecture, discussion and multiple activities including chic and trendy coloring.

SO, PLEASE JOIN ME FOR RECOLORING LIFE, RECOLORING TIME AND RECOLORING ENERGY, 3 DISTINCT WORKSHOPS, OFFERED ONE EACH MONTH FROM OCTOBER THROUGH DECEMBER. THEN YOU CAN BE INSPIRED TO CONNECT TO YOUR CORE THROUGH COACHING AND COLORING! { FALL SCHEDULE} Workshop dates: Oct. 21st 7 pm at Bibi’z Nov. 18th 7 pm at Bibi’z Dec. 2nd 7 pm Location TBD RSVP at ladysavant.com/calendar

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HOW I STARTED MY BUSINESS

By Janene Banca Domingo

The process of how it all began was very organic. As a stay at home mom and homemaker my main focus has always been my children and providing a happy home life for them. But I always felt the needto maintain my own individual interests and to kind of keep my own authentic center point. Painting had been a real source of joy for me, even before the kids came along. So it actually started many years ago when a relative showed me a picture of a very expensive dresser and I thought, “Hey I can do that!” I soon realized refinishing and painting furniture was not an easy undertaking! It required hard work and skill to create a thing of beauty. But I enjoyed the challenge and I began studying and really learning it as a serious art form. As my interest expanded I started working with different paints and practicing different techniques on small pieces for my home or friends and family. My pieces got so many compliments I got the confidence to begin to take on bigger projects, people took notice and soon I was happily taking orders for refinishing entire kitchens!

To my surprise, it really grew exponentially and with new orders coming in all the time I realized this isn’t a hobby anymore! I really love my work and what better way to start a business than to follow your passion. What motivates me is when I see a completed piece. Seeing an old outdated, yet well-made and sturdy piece come to life again really gives me a feeling of accomplishment. That old cliché of a “diamond in the rough” rings true for every one of my pieces! To see the beauty come through something that was discarded or written off as outdated is kind of like fighting for the underdog! Also my work really has become a labor of love and actually relaxation. When I can just get into that zone, connect with a piece and turn it into something beautiful, there is no greater outlet for my creativity and kind of just getting out of my own head for the moment. For me, that escape is like a vacation from everyday life!

DEJA Vú

FURNITURE

The concept behind Deja Vú Furniture Design is taking quality classics and transforming them into the magnificence of modern day style. From cutting edge standards to beach house panach, Deja Vú runs the gambit by creating original one of a kind pieces all the while complimenting your personal style and practicality.

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WHAT ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS // #EXPECTATIONS

Written by: Mariel Alvarado

When things go wrong you hear your friends saying, “have faith”. But have you asked yourself what Faith really means to you? After all, it doesn’t matter what faith means to your neighbors or friends or church. What matters is what it means to you. Here’s a simple definition; Faith = Expectations.

When I was a child I had blind faith because I just couldn’t think of a good reason why I wouldn’t get what I asked for! My grandparents taught me about God and I saw him as a “good guy”. So for some awesome reason, I thought He always wanted me to be happy!

However, as I grew up, I started realizing that things were not that simple and I started loosing that blind, child-like faith. There was just too much “wrong with the world”, I thought.

I was conflicted by why I got what I asked for but others didn’t.

Then I learned a scripture, “For whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.”

Mathew 25:29, and I thought to myself, “that’s so unfair!”

As I got older, this question dug it’s claws deeper into my curiosity and I became interested in Metaphysics which is defined by webster as abstract philosophical studies : a study of what is outside objective experience.

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If you’ve never heard of metaphysics before, I know this is a very vague definition. So you can think of Metaphysics as the study of the universe and energy. There are many Metaphysical laws but one that really caught my attention is the The Law of Positive Expectations, also known as FAITH. This law says that whatever you believe with absolute conviction and confidently expect to happen becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy and will become a reality in your life. How cool is that? That means that all we have to do is have positive expectations! Understanding this principle helped me understand the scripture above which I found so conflicting. I realized that what the scripture meant is that “For whoever has “positive expectations”, they will have an abundance “of whatever they expect”. Whoever does not have “these positive expectations” and they have worry instead, even what they have will be taken from them, which I still think is kind of unfair.

If you think about it, worry is negative expectations. It is thinking about and imagining exactly what we don’t want to happen. If this is where our energy is spent, well, according to the scripture and metaphysical law above, that is what we will have more of. Stated differently, what a person thinks about all the time is attracted into his life. Show me someone who is passionately consumed with a belief or concept, who lives, breathes, and eats a particular idea, and I will show you a person who will have that idea become a reality in her life.

Building our convictions about our inevitable success in life, instinctively drives us to take the appropriate actions that will bring about the results we want! What we expect to happen, usually does. So before I tell you to have more faith, I will ask you, “What are your expectations?” What you expect usually happens!

“It’s easy enough to have faith in God’s infinite abundance when you have millions of dollars sitting in your bank account, but what’s important to remember is that everything seen begins in a place that was first unseen.”

- Marianne Williamson, “The Law of Divine Compensation.”

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#EMPOWEREDOILERS // FALL ESSENTIAL OILS

By Kim Shultz Ferrentino

As Autumn bring forth its cooler temperature and richly colored falling leaves, it’s a perfect time to enjoy diffusing and blending with warming essential oils that support your overall and back-to-school wellness like ginger, cardamon, cinnamon and clove.

Below are just some essential oils that bring to mind your favorite things about the fall without the toxic side effects of scented candles or room sprays. There is nothing better than the smell of fresh baked pumpkin bread or having your home filled with the aroma of sweet cinnamon mixed with a little citrus.

CINNAMON BARK + ORANGE + NUTMEG (2-3 DROPS OF EACH) GINGER + NUTMEG (3 DROPS OF EACH) CLOVE + ORANGE (3 DROPS OF EACH) CLOVE + ORANGE + GINGER (2-3 DROPS OF EACH) GINGER + NUTMEG + ORANGE (2-3 DROPS OF EACH) CINNAMON BARK + NUTMEG (3 DROPS OF EACH)

So here are a few of my favorite combinations to use in the diffuser with the above oils: I have tried them ALL several different ways, and really, you cannot go wrong. You can add more or less drops too if you want in the diffuser. I tend to go a little heavier on the drops just because it can fill up our entire downstairs with the scent and I just love it! So get creative and start playing around with them!

Don’t have your own oils yet?

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