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Dearest Reader, Welcome to this newest reading experience for Knoxville’s Metro Woman. This magazine you picked up today is the premiere issue of an all new, all for women, monthly guide to a plethora of useful information designed with exactly you in mind! We are here to bring to your fingertips some of East Tennessee’s most unique and wonderful gems of service providers, places to be and things to do! We are also here to bring you stories of Women in Business, Women in Service and more stories of extraordinarily admirable women!

So browse generously, contact providers readily and flip these pages, newest of friends, as we strive to bring you beauty, entertainment, convenience and ease unlike any other publication and online resource in this our happy Southern space and place we call home!

Today we bring you an uplifting story fresh from the Historic District of Clinton, Tennessee, where the antique shopping is plentiful and the Clinch River flows freely nearby.

Our Woman of Interest is Nicole Webber, the creative energy behind Pixel Chicks Photography and the Pixel Chicks Photography Dream Team. The Dream Team is Pixel Chicks’ brand ambassadorship made up of area high school teens.

Nicole is extremely vested in helping young women develop more than their exterior appearances. She’s dedicated to mentoring teens as they search for and find their inner beauty as well. She does so through her senior and teen portrait business 4

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and through her ambassador program which is comprised of a select group of students from a number of area high schools who gather throughout the year to participate in fun activites such as photoshoots, volunteering and random acts of kindness.

“I love making teenagers feel enough and feel beautiful,” Nicole said during a recent talk at her trendy and stylish studio at Market Place in Clinton. She said teens today are so often exposed to multi-media messages that can often be unloving and unforgiving. She works to counter-balance the pop culture through her student portrait sessions.

“We give them the full experience with professional hair and makeup and we style their clothes,” she said. “It’s a full-day experience and it’s like they are a model for a day.

“The girls get so nervous but as soon as they see the first picture on the back of my camera their attitude changes.

“When she sees 58 images of herself that she loves... and it’s all 58 images, it’s a win.”

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Nicole is a warm glow of bubbly, funny energy who is quick to come up with snappy catch phrases. She speaks fluent teen lingo.

“It’s a girl gang, a girl squad. But we do take guys. It’s a group of upstanding young ladies who hang out all year and do fun things.

“I love lifting up these young people,” she said during our recent talk as she packed her bags to move from her studio to the local high school ball field. She is family focused and her Dream Team counts in as family.

“We hang out, we eat pizza, we encourage each other. I want to make a difference in these girls’ lives. We cross over communities so it’s a great mix of teens from Knoxville and the surrounding areas. They become friends and encourage each other on social media and cheer each other on.

The Dream Team ambassador program is a welcome addition to her life full of boys. Nicole’s eldest son, Kyle, is 23 and is in the U.S. Army. Her youngest son, Zack, 17, is a high school baseball and football player preparing for college.

Nicole is often seen at the ball field where Zack plays. Most of the kids there know her and sit and talk with her in the stands.

Her husband, Kevin, is the love of her life.

“It was definitely love at first sight,” she said.

“We dated three months, were engaged for three months and then married.”

Ambassadors are selected by peer nominations and recommendations by the community at-large. Their personalities vary as much as the high schools they hail from.

High schools include Halls, Oliver Springs, Clinton, Anderson County, Campbell County and Webb to name a few.

“Girls come in all shapes and sizes with different backgrounds and life experiences,” Nicole said. “No matter who you are, I tell them, there is no comparison. They should not compare themselves to strangers on the Internet or the girl they consider to be ‘perfect.’ I’m very much into empowerment and my motto is ‘You Matter, Do You’. I want these girls.... to know that they truly do matter and that they are loved and perfect the way they are.”

Conversations aren’t always light between teen ambassadors and their team lead. Nicole wants her team to be able to discuss issues they may face with their peers in school and in the world. She says some of the activities students are pressured into today aren’t wholesome so she works through negative peer pressure in conversation.

“I want them to feel they can come to me and talk about it.” Nicole said. “I want them to have a safe place to go to.”

“The world is telling teens so many things like they aren’t good enough, or skinny enough, or smart enough. They are more than enough and it is our job to keep reminding them of that.”

“I go to my faith. I’m here to serve God. I’m also here to serve people.”

Nicole Webber’s story is one of many that will be shared in the months ahead. Be sure to check back for next month’s edition of Knoxville Metro Woman Magazine, look for our advertisers online and on Facebook, and thank you for becoming part of our Knoxville Metro Woman Family!

With Warmest Regards,

Valorie Fister Publisher, Knoxville Metro Woman Magazine

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Women’s Day - How Can Women Make Financial Progress On March 8, we observed International Women’s Day. This year’s theme was “Press for Progress,” and events around the world celebrated women’s advancements in the political, social and cultural arenas. But right here in the United States, women still face barriers to their financial progress. If you’re a woman, you need to recognize these challenges – and respond to them.

So, what are the key obstacles to financial security for a woman?

Probably the first thing that comes to mind is the gender wage gap: Women generally earn around 80 cents for every dollar men earn, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

But women also face other threats to their financial security. For one thing, they are far more likely than men to take time away from the workforce to raise a family – and time away means smaller Social Security payments and significantly lower balances in 401(k) plans and other retirement accounts.

And women’s roles as caretakers don’t end when their children are grown – in fact, women are twice as likely as their male siblings to end up caring for an elderly parent, according to a Princeton University study.

What, then, can you do to help ensure a comfortable retirement and achieve your other financial goals? Here are a few suggestions: Take full advantage of your employer’s retirement plan. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar retirement plan, take full advantage of it.

Invest as much as you can afford each year, and every time you get a raise, increase your contributions. At the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

Invest for the long term. Some evidence

shows that women may be more conservative investors than men.

But if you want to reach your longterm goals, you will need to consider some growth-oriented investments in your portfolio, factoring in your risk tolerance and time horizon. You may want to consult with a financial professional about the best way to invest for the long term.

Maximize your Social Security. If your spouse is the higher earner, you may want to consider how you can use this disparity to your advantage when you collect Social Security.

Specifically, you may be eligible for Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s earnings and Social Security record. You’ll want to consult your tax advisor before making any moves.

Protect yourself from long-term care costs. More than two-thirds of nursing home residents are women, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. And the median rate nationwide for a private room in a nursing home is over $97,000 per year, according to the Genworth 2017 Cost of Care Survey. Medicare generally pays very little for longterm care, so if you ever need these services, you’ll have to find other ways to pay for them. A financial professional can suggest some ideas.

As a woman, you face special financial challenges, and striving to overcome them will be a lifelong activity. But it’s worth the effort.

Bill Lenczynski Financial Advisor Edward Jones Investments 7425 Chapman Highway, Suite 104 Knoxville, TN 37920 Phone:865-573-1537 Fax: 888-769-8957 bill.lenczynski@edwardjones. com

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Valorie Fister, Publisher

Knoxville Metro Woman Magazine 865.300.8982 ValorieFister@gmail.com www.KnoxvilleMetroWoman.com Graphics: HomeRun Graphics April 2018 10

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Grill Lean for Great Taste with

Grilled Steak Fajitas

Start to finish: 2 hours and 30 minutes Servings: 8 For the best results when grilling, choose quality meats that are 92 percent lean or higher, naturally raised and contain no hormones or antibiotics, to ensure you are packing in flavor without harmful ingredients. Products such as Laura’s Lean Beef ribeye steaks or ground beef are easy to prepare and provide a nutrition count you can be happy about.

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pound Laura’s Lean Beef ribeye steak (may substitute strip, sirloin or flank) teaspoon black pepper teaspoon cumin teaspoon chili powder green bell pepper red bell pepper medium-hot Poblano pepper, dark green & triangular medium yellow onion fat-free flour tortillas

At least two hours before dinner, dust steak with freshly ground black pepper, cumin and chili powder. Let it sit in refrigerator so flavors can penetrate meat.

Cut peppers into large segments, discarding ribs and seeds. Chop onion into thick slices, making sure not to pull rings apart.

Place peppers and onion slices on grill over medium heat; cover and roast by turning frequently until covered with dark spots, but not burnt. Remove from grill and allow to cool, about four minutes. Pull off waxy-papery skins of peppers and slice crosswise into strips. Break onion slices into rings and mix with peppers in serving bowl.

Place steak on the grill, turning frequently. Cook until desired level of doneness.

Remove from grill and cut diagonally into thin slices.

Warm tortillas on edge of grill, keeping them away from direct heat, to warm and soften. Remove from grill.

Roll several slices of steak and pieces of peppers and onions into tortillas to serve.

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: 334 calories (24% from fat); 9.2 g fat (3.5 g saturated fat); 29.4 g protein; 35 g carbohydrate. #12244 Source: Laura’s Lean Beef

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Yummm...

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting For All Year Round!

WHAT YOU NEED 1 pkg. (2-layer size) spice cake mix 1 cup water 1 cup canned pumpkin 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 3/4 cup chopped PLANTERS Walnuts 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping MAKE IT HEAT oven to 350ยบF. BEAT first 5 ingredients in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Stir in nuts.

Pour into 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.

BAKE 30 to 32 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.

BEAT Neufchatel and sugar in small bowl with mixer until well blended. Add COOL WHIP; mix well. Spread over cake.

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