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CONTENTS
Nov/Dec 2019
F E AT U R E S 28 Cardio Barre Fitness
TV Actress Courtney Hope shows her fitness routine
42 CEO and Super-Mom
Amanda Lucey is the owner of Atlanta’s oldest marketing agency
75 Hollywood’s Dancing Queen
From small-town girl to Emmy winner, Kathryn Burns
36 THE NEW FRONTIER
Filmmaker Lily Baldwin explores virtual reality.
HER HEART 26 New Year, Stronger Relationships
Improve relationships with family, friends, coworkers and yourself
64 The Gift of Gab
The best gift for your toddler is conversation
HER FLAVOR 14 Paris Fashion Week: Ziad Nakad
Parisian couture from a Lebanese legend
40 The Juiciest Turkey HER LESSONS 31 Old Fight, New Tactics
New ways to close the gender pay gap
68 Meet the Tyrners
Mother and Daughter CEOs of Harlow's Harvest
90 New Year’s Thieve
5 ways you may be sabotaging your resolutions.
Create a jaw-dropping centerpiece dish this Thanksgiving
53 Paris Fashion Week: Steven Khalil
Australian designer makes his debut
70 Festive Fashion
Dress to impress this holiday season
78 Power Suit Updated
Modern guide to wearing a pantsuit
92 Science of Skincare
The skin-saving ingredients to look for in cosmetic products
HER WORK 13 No Test-Drive Today
How to select a car this holiday season without the test drive
67 Grow Your Small Business
Tips to make the challenge worth the reward
82 Fall’s Favorite Tech
10 tech finds to finish out the year
ON THE COVER 47 Smashing the Pink Ceiling Self-made billionaire Cindy Eckert
H E R P L AY 32 Flying Solo
The safest destinations for single women
45 Holistic Wealth
A New Approach to Well-Being Through and After Calamity
52 Good Tidings for Travel H E R H E A LT H
6 Tips for stress-free holiday vacations
11 Peace on Earth
65 Her Own Sound
46 2020 Fitness Essentials
86 New Music Releases
72 Wellness Trends
87 The Future of Film
80 Miracle-Minded Management
88 Record These Shows
5 wellness gifts for a relaxing holiday
Amp up your workout with these products
The hottest relaxation methods to try
How to fight the holiday blues.
Jade Jones is an emerging voice in radio
The most anticipated albums of 2020
Fall and winter movies to look forward to
New television releases you can’t miss
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Editor’s Letter Welcome to 2020, almost. As we prepare for the end of this year and look to celebrate a new one, we are confronted with reminders that we can choose to ignore or embrace. As a publication, we have attempted to expose these potentially unresolved “issues” as a matter of necessity. Enter the article “20/20 Vision for Your 2020 Relationships” that appeals to our need to reconnect — by any means necessary — with those we care about and love. Readers are challenged to spend isolated quality time with family, friends and even yourself. In keeping with the theme of confronting our issues, we intimately introduce readers to our cover girl, Cindy Eckert, and how she was able to amass a fortune by advocating for women’s sexual needs. Her little pink pill revolutionized and liberated women’s psyche, allowing them to both admit and resolve their desire for sex. Self-sabotage is surely not unique to women, but it can be more devastating over the long-term, as more women are heads of households, exclusively responsible for the success of their children and themselves. Given this fact, we have included “5 Ways You May Be Sabotaging Your Resolutions (and How to Stop).” Resolutions represent attempts at forming
new, improved habits, so providing these preventive tips allows readers to better ensure their achievement. An interview with 27-year-old, up-and-coming radio personality Jade Jones reminds us that we can find ourselves while lost. Like her, you’ll have to begin by admitting that you’re lost, which she did when she went to college and couldn’t decide her major. Her musical interests plus a chance encounter with another classmate opened the door to her current career. The message here: keep going but get some help. One of our main, lingering concerns as women remain in our earning ability, as “findings show that women earn 79 cents for every dollar earned by men,” according to Divya Parekh’s article “How Women Can Help Close the Gender Pay Gap in Their Respective Fields.” We learn how to confront this issue on our jobs in a professional, effective manner. Meanwhile, we also learn how to have “Holistic Wealth” in viral sensation Keisha Blair’s new book. As always, I invite you to meet this great, inspirational women on the pages of Hers, and remember to share it — literally! Enjoy,
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ALISON BALL
JOHN MURPHY
Alison Ball, also known as Ali in the Valley, has been dubbed the “Urban Martha Stewart.” She is an entertainment business executive, the former vice president of A&R and Warner Brothers and the current president of TuneGO, who blogs about her passions — live music and good food. She shares recipes, writes cookbooks and produces a website through her blog.
John J. Murphy is a global business consultant, speaker, spiritual mystic, and "zentrepreneur." He is the founder and CEO of Venture Management Consultants, Inc., a firm specializing in creating lean, high-performance work environments. As a business consultant, Murphy has delivered services to some of the world’s leading organizations, including ADP, Chase, the CIA, GE, and GM. Murphy is a best-selling author who has published 19 books and appeared on over 400 radio and television stations.
SHARRON CLEAR Sharron Clear is a strong, self-made single mom of three from Tennessee. With a love for fashion and an eye for trends, Clear always loved dressing up. Earning a reputation for being one of the best dressed throughout her school years, friends would often approach Clear for fashion advice. In her free time, she would sketch beautiful gowns and other upscale pieces, even designing her very own prom dress. In 2017, Clear began documenting her everyday #GirlBoss style on Instagram, growing an engaged audience of over 57,000 followers.
VICTORIA HODGKINS Victoria Hodgkins is the CEO of PeopleKeep, a platform that helps small businesses administer health reimbursement arrangements at a price they can afford, which it calls “benefits reinvented.” More than 11,000 people use PeopleKeep to participate in benefits. Hodgkins, an alumna of Harvard University and Harvard Business School, has worked in companies of all sizes, from a small startup to General Electric Healthcare.
KAT KALASHIAN Kat Kalashian grew up around the world, living in the U.S., Ireland, France, and Panama, and has traveled extensively. She now considers no one place home and feels more comfortable in new environments than in familiar ones. She and her husband now live in Paris, France. Her post as editor in chief of Live and Invest Overseas keeps her busy.
MERILEE KERN As the executive editor and producer of “The Luxe List,” Merilee Kern is an internationally regarded consumer product trends expert and hospitality industry voice of authority. She is a travel, dining, leisure and lifestyle expert who spotlights marketplace innovations, changemakers, movers and shakers. She reports on travel destinations and experiences, special events and newsworthy products and services across all categories.
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DR. BRADLEY NELSON Veteran holistic physician Dr. Bradley Nelson has trained thousands of certified practitioners worldwide to help people overcome physical and emotional discomfort by releasing their emotional baggage. His best-selling book "The Emotion Code" provides step-by-step instructions for working with the body's energy healing power. In college, Nelson studied computer programming, pursuing a career in business. He then attended Life Chiropractic College West in California after realizing that he wanted to heal people.
DIVYA PAREKH Divya Parekh is an influence architect, business leadership coach and international speaker. She has coached thousands of people across 90 countries to brave their perfectly imperfect individualism and marry it with collectivism for the greater good. She believes there is an influencer in everyone and is committed to helping people move through the transformational journey of an expert to authority to becoming a Leading Influencer.
DR. MANISH SHAH Dr. Manish Shah is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania, receiving a degree in biomedical engineering. He then completed his medical training at the University of Virginia, earning his Medical Doctorate. During this time, he also completed a one-year fellowship in microsurgery research at the New York University School of Medicine / Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.
MELISSA VALE Melissa Vale is a style, beauty and travel influencer who runs her own blog where she posts fashion and beauty tips to her over 100,000 Instagram followers. She got into the influencer world after taking a course on social media through her real estate agency, which inspired her to start documenting her outfit of the day photos. She describes her style as funky but always put together. hers-magazine.com
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#themeeyesee Self-Awareness for 2019 and Beyond
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ers magazine wants to remind women: “What you think of yourself is more important than what others think of you.” using #themeeyesee hashtag to promote greater self-awareness, the magazine wants women to begin to visualize, declare and pursue the person they can rightfully become. We believe that the way we see ourselves propels us on the path to who we will ultimately become, driving our thoughts, actions, habits, and lifestyles. Thus, declaring an intention of our ideal selves can motivate us to achieve our goals.
Ask Yourself: Am I living up to my core values and personal mission? Am I being a person others can respect? Am I respecting my body the way I should?
#themeeyesee is a movement with the purpose of encouraging and challenging women to become the people they want to be in the new year and beyond. This is not a New Year’s resolution, but a public pact and declaration. We will feature the posts on the Hers magazine website, #themeeyesee website and Hers magazine social media platforms: www.themeeyesee.com www.facebook.com/hersmagazine www.twitter.com/hersmagazine www.instagram.com/HersMagazine www.google.com/+HersMagazineOnline
Am I meeting the expectations I set for others? Am I using my talents fully? Am I performing at my peak capacity? Am I giving my family and friends my most and my best? Am I engaging in worthy activity? Am I making a positive impact on the world? Am I on the path to my preferred future? Readers and others should post a short video or a selfie online with the hashtag to declare their unique vision for the future. They should then also challenge 5-7 friends in the post to make their own #themeeyesee declaration and agree to be accountability partners for 2016 to ensure their success.
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5 WELLNESS GIFTS for a Peaceful Holiday BY ELLE STOVALL
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he holiday season is fast approaching, and we’re on the lookout for gift ideas that will be a hit among friends and family. With healthy living being a major focal point for many, we wanted to find wellness centric gift ideas that won’t break the bank, while putting a smile on the faces of our loved ones.
Shani Simms, owner of Seasons Market located in Clarksville, TN, is a true advocate for wellness gift giving. “Everyone is trying to get healthier, whether it’s changing their diet, exercising or just making better decisions concerning their health,” Simms said. “It’s a number one factor on everyone’s mind, so there is no better way to help your loved ones remain healthy than to give them gifts that will benefit them and help them stay on track.” No need to navigate the wellness world alone. We’ve found five gift ideas that will nourish the mind and body.
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HERBACEOUS OATMEAL, MILK & HONEY BODY KIT This all natural, vegan body butter, soap and bath bomb gives off a warm fragrance of oatmeal, milk and honey without the questionablve chemicals and harsh ingredients often found in body products. Give it as a stocking stuffer, or pair it with a bamboo bath mitt for the perfect gift.
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SPAROOM AROMAPOD ESSENTIAL OIL DIFFUSER Essential oils have many benefits, and their use can be traced back for centuries. Diffusing a variety of essential oils not only provides a great scent to any room, but can improve wellness by purifying the air, increasing energy, boosting the immune system and promoting restful sleep.
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ebanese designer Ziad Nakad started his interest in fashion as a young child, attracted to eccentric fabrics. Now, he is a well-respected designer who has dressed renowned super models Karen Mudler, Nadja Urman and Jennifer Driver. He has been featured in fashion shows worldwide, including shows in Lebanon, the Middle East, the Gulf, Europe, Asia and the Americas.
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With 2020 just around the corner, the SPIbelt is here to help with new year’s resolutions and fitness goals. SPIbelt offers a variety of running belts, as well as runner safety gear. The expandable pocket is great for securing your personal items, while the waistband is designed to avoid chafing and adjusts for a comfortable fit.
Fitness Essentials RUNNING BELT WITH WINDOW MSRP $29.99 The All-New Running Belt features a smartphone touch compatible window allowing wearer to check the time or switch to a new song without having to remove their phone from the zipper-secure pockets.
LARGE POCKET SPIBELT MSRP $22.99 Expands to hold larger smartphones. This fitness belt keeps all your exercise accessories, headphones, keys, ID, and credit cards safe, secure and close at hand. All the features of the Original SPIbelt. Available in eight styles, as well as seasonal and limitededition prints. (Vail and Olive Limited-Edition shown in image.)
SPIBELT® SPIBEAMS HATS & VISORS MSRP $29.99 The LED SPIbeams Hat and Visor is essential to keeping runners safe in dark conditions, allowing others to see you for up to one-quarter mile away! Features include: Multiple LEDs offering wearer 6 feet of visibility, easy on/off switch, Vents for breathability, Lightweight, and Weatherproof. Available in three colors: Black, Pink, Lime. 46 HERS Mag azi n e | H ER H ealth
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PAINTING THE BOARDROOM
PINK Self-Made Billionaire Cindy Eckert BY GABBY DANCE
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6 TIPS FOR STRESSFREE TRAVEL WITH KIDS DURING THE HOLIDAYS BY SHARRON CLEAR
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Preplanning is essential. Research, research and research some more. Planning an itinerary for your trip can make traveling with your kids a bit easier!
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It may sound obvious, but starting early is the best way to get the flights you want for less, especially during the indemand holiday season when there is little flexibility with dates.
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Try to be flexible wherever you can, whether it’s with your travel dates, departure and/or arrival airport, or destination. If you’re heading home for the holidays, for example, your destination may be set in stone, but can you fly a few days early or, perhaps, on the actual holiday to save? Is it cheaper to fly into a nearby airport than the one in a major city? Considering all your options can save you money, but it can also save you the stress of holiday crowds.
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PLAN YOUR FLIGHTS AROUND BEDTIME Try to plan your flights around bedtime. Evening flights are a bit more pricey, but it will make traveling a breeze while your child is fast asleep. If you're in an unfamiliar airport be sure to book your connecting flight with a good amount of time. The last thing any parent needs is a mad dash through the airport with the added stress of potentially missing a flight.
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PACK LIGHTER, SMARTER, AND FASTER The less you bring, the easier it is to pack, and the less you have to carry! If you find you’re missing something you need, you can always buy it at your destination. Most places you would travel with your kids will probably have the essentials you need to care for them.
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