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July 2014 • Volume 3

‘All Natural’ Wary of Hype? BeOrganic Skin Care Local Mom Writes Book to Empower Parents

Business Spotlight: STUDIO64 Salon

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JULY 2014 VOLUME 3

www.manasotametrowoman.com Information and Resources for Active Women in Sarasota & Manatee Counties

Welcome to the third issue of Manasota Metro Woman! We are growing every day thanks to the support and encouragement of the many local women I have met along the way. We are excited to bring you several new advertisers, some welcome additions to our team, as well as upcoming events and special sections.

Megan Berhalter and Jennifer Mayforth recently joined our team as Sales and Marketing Representatives. They bring years of experience in marketing and advertising to help grow your business.

Need help planning a wedding or know someone who does? Watch for our Photo by Shella Bella Studios special Weddings issue in September. It will be filled with vendors and ideas to help plan the big day.

Our first Women’s Speed Networking Event is being planned for this fall. The event will give local businesswomen the opportunity to set up a booth to display their products or services while networking with hundreds of women. Event details and tickets will be available on our website and Facebook page soon.

Please email me at Kristi@metrowomanmag.com!

Sincerely, Kristi Quigley Lovelace Owner/Publisher

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FEATURES Business Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,8 Women’s Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Women In Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Manasota Metro Woman™ This Directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission from Hidden Values, Inc. The Manasota Metro Woman® Directory and it’s publishers are not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided, or the action of our advertisers. Readers should verify advertised information with advertisers. The Manasota Metro Woman® Directory is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc., Dallas, TX. We are expanding our network of Directories. For more information on bringing a Directory to your city, please visit us at www. hiddenvalues.com or call us at 1.800.960.6788.

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Be Wary of “Organic” Skin Care Hype What does “natural” and “organic” mean in the world of skincare? You may be surprised!

The sad truth is, they don’t mean much in the world of cosmetics and skincare. Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, two of the most well respected names in Dermatology, share more insight into why.

Federal regulations don’t require ANY specifics, so be wary of the hype!

According to our Doctors, using a banana, for example, just to make a product smell better can allow it to be called organic or natural. And if a product was 100% organic and natural, wouldn’t it spoil in a few days?

With such lax regulations on this terminology, it’s best to know who is behind the skincare products you are buying and know their reputation and track record to be sure you’re getting products that are good for you and do what they say they will do.

If you are on the fence about whether or not to pursue an “all natural” line of skin care or Rodan + Fields skin care, here is a response from our team of registered nurses that work with Rodan + Fields: If natural ingredients would address skin concerns and change the skin, we’d use them.

Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields have over 50 years of experience as dermatologists witnessing the power of prescriptions and OTC-Over the Counter medications. They know that it takes real medicines to change skin and have not seen the same result with natural products—so they know that they need more.

Just because something is natural does not mean that it is good for the skin.

Apricot seeds are a natural way to exfoliate, but small sharp edges can create micro-tears in the delicate lipid barrier allowing distress.

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Rodan + Fields Dermatologists bring dermatology treatments to the masses for common skin concerns not remedied by usual skincare. Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields have identified the most common skin concerns that send people to a dermatologist’s office and formulated regimens to address these complex skin conditions.

Choose what is best for you. Maybe an “all-natural” skin care line is right for you.

But if you are looking for results that are clinically proven with FDA approved ingredients, then try Rodan + Fields. After all, with our 60 day money back guarantee, you have nothing to lose!

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Local Mom Writes Book to Empower Parents This compelling journey unravels the truths behind a flawed special education system.

“I began to read the 2nd grade evaluation.

Within minutes, yes, minutes my heart started racing. I broke out into a sweat.

The wave of emotion was so strong and unexpected. I did not know if I should scream or cry. I did both. There was this one phrase that jumped off the page. Words I have never heard before as it related to Blake. Works that, in four years, could possibly have answered so many questions.”

Offering readers a glimpse into her son’s heartbreaking, yet ultimately triumphant story, author and mother, Elaine Mellon, unmasks a compelling portrait behind the astonishing and overwhelming frustrating experiences and roadblocks she faced. Her book, “UnREAL Education: Beyond Report Cards”, offers a shocking exposé on the public school system (both good and not-sogood) through the true account of her son’s academic struggles.

Mellon candidly tells her family’s story, which took place over a 19-year period, with sometimes shocking revelations and difficult encounters without the advocacy or support of most school officials. The book reveals insights into many areas of our academic system including: IEPs, CSEs, IST, SATs, ACTs, tenure, standardized testing, and their family challenges.

Mellon hopes “unREAL Education:

Author Elaine Mellon at a signing for her book “unREAL Education: Beyond Report Cards”.

Beyond Report Cards” will provide encouragement and offer a fresh perspective of support to other parents. She hopes they will be empowered to speak up to do what is needed to advocate for their children. She also hopes that unREAL can help to change the Special Education System as it presently exists as well as help to improve our current Education System as a whole.

This is a must read for all parents and future teachers. For more information, visit www.unrealeducation.com or email her at unrealeducation@gmail.com.

(Portions Reprinted from New City Life)

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Come be our guest and learn about our 18 different networking locations and meetings in the Bay Area. RGA stands for Revenue Generating Activities and was started in Tampa Bay and has grown rapidly. Men and women are welcome.

S.W.A.T. Networking

Meets: Lunchtime meetings in Bradenton on the first Tuesday of every month, Lakewood Ranch on the second Tuesday of every month, and Manasota on the third Tuesday of every month. See website for details.

Information: 941.962.0884, www.swatnetworking.com Successful Women Aligning Together (S.W.A.T) is a powerful organization of professional women in Sarasota and Manatee counties who gather to support, share, network, and bond. Bring business cards, brochures, and flyers. Make friends, eat lunch, and promote your business.

Sarasota-Bradenton Women Entrepreneur Network

Meets: Various locations and times throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties. See website for details.

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ful women-owned business. They provide a forum to talk about goals, challenges, opportunities, and successes and to receive support, encouragement, direction, referrals, ideas, and leads.

Women’s Resource Center of Manatee

Information: 941.747.6797, www.wrcmanatee.org WRC is for women in all stages of life to discover their strengths, build confidence, and find their path to success.

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Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota

Information: www.thewomensresourcecenter.org 941.366.1700 (Sarasota), 941.485.9724 (Venice).

This non-profit agency has been providing women (and men) with life-skills training, career planning, and educational scholarships in Sarasota County for more than 30 years.

WRC serves a diverse population of women from all walks of life, from those with Ph.Ds to those seeking G.E.Ds. The organization creates personal, social, and professional growth opportunities and provides strategies for living that strengthen them, their families, and their communities.

To list your group in this free Women’s Resource Directory, email kristi@metrowomanmag.com.

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