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VOL. 13, N0. 8
APRIL 14, 2017
Janet Lawless Christ inspired by ‘Bossify’ By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — Emmy-award winning journalist Abbey Gibb of San Diego’s Fox 5 News prepares to launch her own online television network named AbbeyGibbTV. com. One of her upcoming shows, ““Bossify”,” inspired Rancho Santa Fe resident Janet Lawless Christ so much that she decided in addition to sponsoring the show it could also be filmed at her home. While the online network embraces a mindful approach to daily living, “Bossify” extends this concept by interviewing
is with the world. You see a glamorous, blonde, blueeyed bombshell, and for better or for worse, you make an impression,” Lawless Christ said. “Then you learn that she was a war correspondent and how she has this vision which I think is way overdue of empowering women of all sectors, shapes, sizes, socioeconomics situations, and educational levels. It’s about empowering them to be their best.” Lawless Christ, who is also a real estate agent affiliated with the Rancho Santa Fe office of Coldwell Banker Residential
PET DAY ON THE BAY
Helen Woodward Animal Center joins Hornblower Cruises, at 1800 N. Harbor Drive, San Diego, for a pup-friendly Pet Day on the Bay with departure times of 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. April 29. Tickets are $25 adult, $12.50 for children ages 4 to 12 and $23 for seniors and the military. A portion of the proceeds supports Helen Woodward Animal Center and a donation of a gently used blanket or towel is suggested. Guests can board without dogs, as well, or simply stop by the ticket booth between 9:30am and 3:15pm to drop off blankets, towels or financial donations for Helen Woodward Animal Center. To make reservations, visit hornblower.com/port/overview/sd+petdayonbay. Courtesy photo
Ranch leukemia survivor develops new data driven cancer procedure By Christina Macone-Greene
RANCHO SANTA FE — While each person responds to their cancer diagnosis in their own way, one common sensation de-
scribed by many is a foglike emotional numbness. Blaise Barrelet felt this very same sensation following his Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) diagnosis.
When the fog lifted, he embarked on his own quest to find the best cancer treatments which also inspired him to build a company to help other cancer patients.
Blaise Barrelet is embarking on his own quest to find the best cancer treatments. Courtesy photo
A resident of Rancho Santa Fe for the last 18 years, Barrelet moved to San Diego 21 years ago. A native of France, Barrelet was instantly drawn to the Ranch’s topography which he found reminiscent of the French countryside. Considered a trailblazer in website analytics, Barrelet is regarded for his background in technology. After he founded WebSideStory in 1996, it underwent a successful IPO in 2004. Barrelet is a cancer survivor and described by many as a serial entrepreneur. Nonetheless, it was his analytical mind that was the driving force in not settling for his oncologist’s recommendation of a chemotherapy protocol in addressing his cancer four years ago. “So I started doing all my research. Luckily, I found out that one of the top three leaders in research for CLL was right here in San Diego at The TURN TO SURVIVOR ON 16
Emmy-award winning journalist Abbey Gibb, right, is launching her own online television network named AbbeyGibbTV.com. Rancho Santa Fe resident and realtor Janet Lawless Christ also sponsors the show and allows it to be filmed at her home. Courtesy photo
successful women who encourage and motivate. According to Gibb, the founder, April 5 is the full incarnation date of her network launch with her other shows also including Tired Girl Recipes. “I’ve always had a calling in my life to help others,” Gibb said. “Since I was about 10, I knew somehow that I was meant to be a global teacher of some kind.” The vision Gibb created for in her life morphed into a network that would dedicate hours to educate and inspire others through the collaboration of exceptional people. “We educate in order to inspire and then we empower you to do the same,” Gibb said. It was Gibb’s heartfelt enthusiasm that netted the attention of Lawless Christ. “I think Abbey’s skills are fascinating and amazing in that if you look at Abbey, you don’t think about how connected she
Brokerage, is one of the 15 women interviewed on “Bossify”. She described it as a very moving experience because to be authentic is an emotional situation. “It’s just so easy to smile and say what you know is the right thing to say rather than really answer a question authentically,” she said. “And to have the cameras rolling while that’s happening and to know that you’re not going to be the one to edit this -- somebody else is going to edit it, and it’s going to be there forever.” Lawless Christ admits viewers may be surprised. And that’s fine because everyone has a story to tell. “One person’s freedom is another person’s launching pad,” she said. Lawless Christ shared how “Bossify” is relatable to everyone. She doesn’t believe it’s just for women because the show focuses on optimism, empowerment, determination and TURN TO BOSSIFY ON 16