Stephanie Christenholz Coulston BETA EPSILON-ARIZONA Owner and Operator, Sundrops Nail Spot
When Stephanie worked a desk job in her early 20s, she often treated herself to a manicure or pedicure after a long day at the office. She noticed a need in the market for a nail salon that offered luxury services at a reasonable price, and in September 2007, Phoenix-based Sundrops Nail Spot was born. The salon features an upscale nail boutique and a shop filled with beauty products, apparel, accessories and more. ON RUNNING A BUSINESS “I reference this quote a lot: ‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.’
To successfully run a business, you’re always learning and finding a new, better and more unique way to do things.” ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS “La Mer face crème, Aquaphor lip balm and Deborah Lippmann (Gamma Pi-Arizona State) Rich Girl hand cream.”
Barbie Bartelt Damon TAU-OREGON Marathon Runner In 11 years, Barbie and her husband have completed a marathon in every state. Barbie credits Alpha Phi’s philanthropic mission, women’s heart health and the American Heart Association (AHA) as her gateways into running. Barbie initially joined the AHA’s Train to End Stroke (TTES) program, which allows participants to train for and run a marathon while raising funds for the cause. After completing their first marathon in Kona, Hawaii, the duo never stopped, wrapping up their 50th marathon in Chicago, Ill., in October 2014. TRAINING AS A DUO
“My husband and I see training for and completing a marathon as a metaphor for marriage. What we provided one another through our odyssey was the key to what makes our relationship so strong: honoring each other’s efforts and being each other’s biggest cheerleaders.” MUST-HAVE FITNESS TECHNOLOGY “The functionality offered by Garmin, including the timing, GPS and mileage-tracking features, became integral during training, as well as in each event.”
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ALPHA PHI QUARTERLY
SPRING 2015