From the Founder

A Very Special Announcement

As the owner and founder of Best Self Atlanta, I am extremely passionate about all we do here. I’m passionate about our community, our team, our events, our print and digital magazines, our ambassadors, and of course, our mission of inspiring Atlantans to live their best lives. While the creation and continued growth of Best Self Atlanta has been a true team effort over the years, it is rare when someone joins our team and shares the passion for all that we do in the same way. Wyndi Kappes joined our Atlanta Best Media/Best Self Atlanta team in the fall of 2016. Since that time, our company has grown from two to six magazines and evolved from being a predominantly print publishing business to a full-service marketing and media company. She has taken a lead role in creating, marketing and implementing many of our events, feature stories, social media initiatives and on and on. If there is something going on at Best Self and Atlanta Best Media, she is involved and, more often than not, leading the charge. Because of her dedication, determination, creativity, commitment and limitless talent, it is with great pride that I announce Wyndi Kappes as the new editor of Best Self Atlanta.

Many of you know her, and if not, please get to know her. She is dedicated to learning who, what and where in Atlanta people find the inspiration and resources to live their best lives.

“Over the years, the Best Self community has truly become a second family for me. From friendly hugs at events to encouraging comments on Facebook, you lift me up and inspire me daily. I am so excited to step into this new role and give back to you by delivering even more quality content and events that push us all to be our best selves. Please reach out to me at wkappes@atlantabestmedia.com with your ideas and suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you!” As Wyndi takes the reins at Best Self, our current editor, Cory Olesen, will be stepping over to our sister publication, My Home Improvement, full-time. With this official expansion to our editorial team, I know that we will be able to bring our readers even more — more content, more of the latest trends, and more of the best that Atlanta has to offer.

Sherri Adair, Founder

I am so excited to step into this new role and give back to you by delivering even more quality content and events that push us all to be our best selves.

—Wyndi Kappes {

{Best Self Contributors}

Jennifer Colosimo Drea Nicole Matthew Quick

Jennifer Colosimo is a freelance writer and photographer in metro Atlanta. She lives on the Northside, where she and her family are constantly exploring new pockets of their community — meeting cool people and discovering fun adventures that make it impossible not to love her job of retelling those stories to readers. See article on p. 18

Drea Nicole is a cutting-edge photographic artist who has received national acclaim for her beauty, commercial, fashion, and portrait imagery. From her branding photography to her breathtaking beauty snaps, her work is distinctive and mesmerizing for its striking concepts, artistic style and fashion-forward touches. Drea’s passion extends beyond her love of photography with the launch of two online magazines, Rebel Lifestyle and Rebel Teens. www.dreanicole.com Matthew Quick is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia, as well as a national board certified counselor. He is also the founder and director of North Atlanta Psychotherapy. He specializes in men’s issues, anxiety, obsessivecompulsive disorder and working with teens. www.northatlantapsych.com See article on p. 15

Claire Ruhlin

An Atlanta native, Claire Ruhlin is a writer, editor and content marketer. In addition to her experience leading content marketing for businesses in the interior design space, she has also served as associate editor at Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine and has contributed to publications such as LUXE Interiors + Design and Long Island Pulse. www.claireruhlin.com See article on p. 20

Lisa Washington

Lisa Washington is the CEO of B’Tyli Wellness and Beauty Co. She has authored three books: a cookbook and two meditation books. She has shared her approach to wellness on several TV outlets, such as the Food Network, “Good Day Atlanta" and “Atlanta & Company," as well as on radio shows and in magazines. www.facebook.com/btyliskintherapies See article on p. 19

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