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DR. DENYSE RAY THE HEROINE AMIDST OUR NATION

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elcome readers to a very special issue of Hollywood Monthly Magazine. We are honored to have Dr. Denyse Ray gracing our cover.

After serving more than two decades as a clinical first responder, and a private practice practitioner, dedicating her career to helping victims of natural disasters, school shootings, and terroristic attacks remove their ‘emotional mask,’ Denyse Ray, PhD, retooled her skills to found Lady Ease Limited as its President and CEO. As an entrepreneur, Dr. Ray has built Lady Ease from the suite of her home. She empathetically set her priorities and designed a washable, reusable fashion face mask for women, men, and children using Eco-friendly fabrics.

Her clients range from the individual traveler, to companies who customize their masks with their logo, to the fashion conscience user that won’t settle for anything less than their rhinestone “Bling” line. She has applied many of the same practices and principles to her approach of preparing her clients for not if, but when a disaster strikes to be prepared. As a first responder she understands that during a disaster, emergency responders address the most critical needs and may not even be able to get to an area until it is deemed safe. While they work on behalf of the entire community, the family also has a responsibility to ensure their well- being during the time of crisis.

As always, readers, we thank you. We are who we are because of YOU. Wishing you all Peace & Happiness!

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DR. DENYSE RAY

Dr. Denyse Ray THE HEROINE AMIDST OUR NATION The day after 9/11 Dr. Denyse Ray, a clinical first responder, took a train into New York City at ground zero. What she saw was an absolute horror. She realized her vision was not only blurred by her tears, but by the debris flying around.

Rubble mixed with, as difficult it is to say, fragments of the souls we lost the day before.

Dr. Ray could not breathe and she knew she would have to keep her mask on for a prolonged period of time. She also knew the masks being handed out were not made of cotton so bacteria would build up inside the mask and on her face.

She decided to remove her jacket and rip out the inner lining to create a makeshift mask for herself as she helped any and all she could.

This is who Dr. Ray is. An African-American woman standing on the rubble that was once the Twin Towers with her ‘new mask,’ ready to help. As always Any And All. And she is so much more.

After serving more than two decades as a clinical first responder, and a private practice practitioner, dedicating her career to helping victims of natural disasters, school shootings, and terroristic attacks remove their ‘emotional mask,’ Denyse Ray, PhD, retooled her skills to found Lady Ease Limited as its President and CEO. As an entrepreneur, Dr. Ray has built Lady Ease from the suite of her home. She empathetically set her priorities and designed a washable, re-usable fashion face mask for women, men, and children using Eco-friendly fabrics.

Her clients range from the individual traveler, to companies who customize their masks with their logo, to the fashion conscience user that won’t settle for anything less than their rhinestone “Bling” line. She has applied many of the same practices and principles to her approach of preparing her clients for not if, but when a disaster strikes to be prepared.

As a first responder she understands that during a disaster, emergency responders address the most critical needs and may not even be able to get to an area until it is deemed safe. While they work on behalf of the entire community, 4 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY

the family also has a responsibility to ensure their well- being during the time of crisis.

In her consultant work, she regularly provides workshop sand seminars. Dr. Ray has provided many social service agencies with in-depth direction and understanding as they acquire skills to better serve their communities. Her trauma curriculum continues to be utilized in schools of social work and her - “Surviving Work Place Trauma “training serves as a preventive resource in many work places throughout the United States.

She is the author of “The Pain Didn’t Start Here: Trauma and Violence in the African American Community.” Her current work Mirroring Images: Native Hawaiians Traumatic Journey, and Soul Murder; Emotional Execution scheduled for e–book release in late spring of 2021.

Dr. Ray has authored and edited many abstracts and white papers on the affect and treatment of psychological trauma including the 16th United States Surgeon General Dr. David Satcher’s Mental Health: Culture Race and Ethnicity.

Dr. Ray currently resides in California and is preparing to launch a nationwide movement “Make America Healthy Again” and a global initiative to reach communities who continue to experience the effect of intergenerational trauma.

She is also currently working on a multi-facility mental wellness compound to accommodate the enormous number of existing and subsequent new individuals who are experiencing Mental Health challenges.

She remains active in a variety of civic and cultural organizations, including Kamehameha Lions Club, Volunteer Docent at Iolani Palace, American Association of University Woman, Member of Organization Of Woman Leaders of Honolulu, and Board of Directors Honolulu Executive Association, as well as a Director on the board of P.A.R.E.N.T. inc., a non profit with a focus on Child Abuse Prevention.

Outside of business interest, she continues to work on her series of books; Mirroring Images: The Traumatic Journey of Native Hawaiians, along with Soul Murder.

Dr. Ray loves all outdoor activities and enjoys sharing them with her family and friends. She lives, a Heroine’s quiet, beautiful life.

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LADY EASE is a Hawaii start-up company dedicated to developing several generations of designer respirator protector masks. LadyEase has developed the Emergency Access System Escape (EASE) a Designer Particulate Respirator Mask designed with a carrying pouch for emergency and daily use.

The masks are intended to be used for protection against contaminants from the air. They are extremely durable and have a soft and comfortable inner surface. The mask qualifies for a 501(K) number for the medical market and can be used for secondhand smoke, TB and SARS situations as recommended by OSHA. The lightweight mask is also designed for comfortable protection against air pollutants and nuisance dust and powders.

The Company was formed in 2006 and currently has 5 employees. The Company’s management team consists of, Dr. Denyse Ray, PhD who designed and developed the concept of respiratory protection specifically for women after being a clinical first responder at the World Trade Center disaster on September 11, 2001.

NOT JUST THE BLUES SHOW is a result of the many years of hard work Dr. Denyse Hicks-Ray has spent training and treating the public on trauma and the effects of untreated trauma. Some of the results of untreated trauma include, but are not limited to poor relationships, lack of self-esteem, violent behaviors, spousal and substance abuse. Dr. Hicks-Ray is motivated by an on-going commitment to the African American Community reflected in their mission: EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS.

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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

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HANNAH C

BY ANTHONY EWART

It's always wonderful when synchronicity provides a lovely serendipitous moment that end up helping the world. That moment occurred when Hannah Chu, professionally known as ‘Hannah C’ decided to help a friend at their film shoot. Something sparked. Something clicked. A film career was born -- to our benefit.

Now Hannah C adds more seasoned talents to her cornucopia of creative gifts.

Here's the latest roundup (Please note that at any given moment Hannah's interest may focus on any given subject that very well may be added to this list; we'll design a website): Recording Artist/Songwriter/ Actress/Film Director/Screenwriter/Fashion/Runway Model/Dancer/Martial Artist (Wing Chun & Taekwondo) and she won the Ms. Los Angeles US Nation Pageant for 2019...and exhale.

What I love most about Hannah is her process for choosing career paths. First she finds something that she loves and makes it her hobby. She learns how to perfect it unobserved so she can develop her original style. Master it. Then, she converts her passion for that hobby into a reality she can share with the world. A gift she can share with the world.

Hannah also makes her own rules when it comes to developing and nurturing her talent. She's always watching. Always observing. Little things. Small moments that for some reason is invisible to most people. But not for Hannah. She can see the, metaphorically speaking of course, the ultraviolet and infrared colors around us that we are blind to. But isn't that what an Artist is supposed to do? Show us how to see those colors.

We were talking about two of our favorite superhero movies: the original 'Super10 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY

man' (1978) and its sequel 'Superman II' (1980). Hannah recalled a small scene where Christopher Reeve was about to reveal to the lovely Margot Kidder (Lois Lane) that he was Superman. To do this he simply 'removed his glasses.' In that one movement the entire demeanor of Christopher Reeve changed. He went from Clark Kent to Superman in a 'nanosecond.' Hannah latched on to that technique and employs it regularly. Call it 'intense minimalism,' but she can can seep into the core of a character -- our emotional control room, if you will -- so every movement she makes is packed with authentic truth. A gesture from Hannah in character can have Shakespearean implications.

March 27th is the release date for Hannah C's new single "Let Him Go." An urban/ pop/r&b Gem. Hannah C is all about Female-Empowerment. 'Ari' and 'Billie Eilish' are big influences. Though Hannah's musical sensibilities are wide and varied, she's distilled it all into her unique UrbanPop-R&B style with exquisite vocal runs and catchy melodies and beats. But we're talking about Hannah C, an Artist, so it will always be about the lyrics. Meaningful lyrics. Immortal lyrics. Probably composed while she plays piano and thinks of the kind of world she'd love to see. A world of understanding and love.

Hannah C is currently writing a screenplay for a film which she will direct. Go Female-Empowerment! She's done several films with the Cal Lutheran Film School which premiered at AMC in 2019.

But for now, while Hannah C is putting the final touches on her screenplay we have her MUSIC. MARCH 27TH. HANNAH C. "Let Him Go." All Major Music Platforms

INSTAGRAM: @hannahcofficial FACEBOOK: hannahcofficial NEW SONG: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ hannahc/let-him-go

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TEENAGER: Older Kid or Young Adult?

In our life we go through multiple stages. We start as a baby, then a toddler, then a kid, then a tween.

These four stages of our life are our childhood. After comes our teenage years. They start on our 13th birthday and last until our 18th birthday. This stage lasts five years.

When we turn 18, the world labels us as an adult. Many people look back on their teenage years with regret. This is because a lot of us either try to be the child from our previous years or try to grow up too fast. Recently, in our generation, it’s been more of the latter.

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When we are teenagers, multiple things are going on around us, not to mention all the bodily changes we experience. The hormones being released accentuates any emotion we feel making them hard to deal with and almost impossible to understand. Conflicts seem more important than they are and everything eventually is a huge deal. Once we reach adolescence, we have an increasing amount of responsibility put on us.

As I mentioned earlier, many teenagers right now are trying to grow up too fast. We want to see and feel what our future looks like. Many of us can’t wait until we hold the possibilities of what we can do; have control of all the decisions and what goes on around us. We see the freedom adults have and we want that. We want to be free. What many teenagers don't understand is that freedom comes with a price. When we are adults, living on our own, we have to deal with different burdens. Some responsibilities that come with being an adult are taxes, bills, cooking, cleaning, plan retirement, providing for family and the responsibility of making our own choices. These are just a few of them. Being a teenager is a gift.

HITHA We get more freedom than what we had as children and we don't have to deal with the responsibilities of being an adult. The five short years of our teenage years should be filled with moments of self-realization and happiness.

Even though sometimes hormones can get in the way of success for a regular teenager, being in the age group of 13-17 is prime time. We have the learning ability of a child and the maturity of an adult. This means that we can grasp concepts faster than other age groups while being able to use them in everyday situations with the maturity that comes with growing up. During this learning period, we also come to sense with who we are as people and what morals we want to follow. Oftentimes, teenagers are exposed

to real-life issues that they are not used to, or comfortable with.

Being a teenager is stressful. We can't go back to being a kid so we look forward to the only other escape - adulthood. The way that we respond to these issues is how we build our character.

These reactions show us and everyone else the potential we carry.

Teenage years come with many advantages. We should enjoy being a kid because we can have fun without the burden of responsibilities. We can hang out with friends all the time, have summers off and can often get away with doing silly things without worrying about consequences. Although our teen years are an extremely weird and confusing time, we should use them to their full potential. We can understand what is going on around the world and grow as people, physically and mentally instead of trying to be older. We can have fun, learn and develop our character. We get to have five years to experience life at its best, let's not waste it!

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L U A P D R A K C N PI

& THE S T R A L IA T R A M E K “READY TO TA

Born in Los Angeles on January 28th, 1983, and raised in the San Fernando Valley/Chatsworth a couple miles away from Spahn Ranch, it seemed like Paul Pinckard’s destiny was already foreshadowed. He started reading Sangria magazine and True Crime books at an early age. When Paul read Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry’s 1974 book “Helter Skelter’ it began his lifelong love/obsession with ‘Sharon Tate.’

Paul started training in Martial Arts when he seven years old. Of course, like everybody in America, he was inspired by Bruce Lee. Specifically after he watched the great Bruce Lee in “The Big Boss” and his legendary “Enter The Dragon.”

Paul currently holds a 3rd degree black belt. He has studied with Master Sayed Qubadi since his American Hapkido School opened in September 1991, and was actually the first student in the studio. Paul has always taken his Martial Arts seriously. He’s studied with friends Jeff Jeds (Martial Art Film Star) and Leo Fong (legendary Martial Arts Star and friend of Bruce Lee).

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He is a 6 time USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee The 2020 induction will take place in May. But year after year Paul’s skill and talent has been recognized.

2015 Hapkido Black Belt of the year 2016 Multi Disciplined Martial Artist of the year 2017, 2018, 2019 International Martial Arts Competitor of the year.

Paul is a member of the USA National Martial Arts Competition Team. He is a 2 Time Silver Medalist in weapons at the Jamaica World Cup Martial Arts Tournament in 2017 and 2018...but, honestly, this athletic spirit is real in his genes.

Paul’s father was the first American to play professional baseball in the Japanese Major Leagues. He was, in fact, a “home run king” there. The elder Pinckard also played for the Denver Bears and Billings Mustangs.

Paul’s father was known for his power. 600 foot home runs!

Now, here’s the film/television connection: Paul’s father also did a lot of extra and stunt work on movies and T.V. productions: “Ben-Hur,” “The Bad News Bears,” and landmark television shows like “The Twilight Zone,” I Love Lucy” and, of course the Bruce Lee connection again, “The Green Hornet.”

Paul studied at Stella Adler and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (2005-2007) He’s worked with Robert Picardo and John de Lancie in the action/drama “The Moneymaker” which won 2015 best action short at the Hollywood Reel Film Festival. He played a chauffeur on The Bold and the Beautiful opposite Katherine Kelly Lang.

Paul’s mother, originally from Peru, won a “Doris Day/Miss Peru Beauty Pageant” and was flown to Hollywood by 20th Century Fox. Where, of course, she stayed. To be clear, to win this beauty pageant Paul’s mother had to “look like Doris Day.” She is truly a beautiful woman and very proud of her son.

Paul has been working for CBS and Dancing with the Stars part time for the last 14 years while creating his Martial Arts/Horror Film hybrid stories. Paul speaks fluent Spanish and this may play a part in getting some of his projects off the ground, since he’s not limited to only english speaking audiences.

Paul’s bedroom is a Horror Movie Shrine dedicated to his favorites: John Carpenter, George Romero, Stephen King, Tobe Hooper and Tom Savini. Of course there’s space for his Martial Arts/Horror posters when his films are made. He’s ready to join that pantheon of horror Masters.

His upcoming Martial Arts film “Duel of Legends” with Cary Hiroyuki Tarawa is set for a 2020 release. And there is much more to come from this new Martial Arts film star in the making.

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EFF JEDS THE IDEAL ACTION FILM PRODUCER’S

“Martial Arts Star”

by Anthony Earl Ewart

If you take the insane worldwide ‘fan phenomenon’ over Ralph Macchio as “The Karate Kid” (1984) and the poetically brutal breakout performance of Jet Li in “Lethal Weapon 4,” then you are prepared for the cinematic explosion of Jeff Jeds in his upcoming features “Junkers” and “Knights Thunder.”

Jeff Jeds has the boyish looks of James Dean and the attitude and skill to back up that ‘Bad Boy’ persona.

But it’s just a persona. The carnage he may do with his hands and feet in movies, notwithstanding, he’s the nicest guy you’ll ever meet. A dedicated Christian and member of the Church of Christ (Iglesia Ni Cristo, Northridge). Despite his busy schedule teaching and acting he prioritizes his Christian duties.

He was born in the Philippines and moved to America at the age of 11.

He was 10 when he learned about boxing and kickboxing in the Philippines. He studied under Simon Rhee’s Tae Kwon Do Hapkido until he was 12. Then synchronicity stepped in and he met Robert and Ben Torres at the wise age of 13 and began training Shotokan under Black Samurai Karate Do. Ben Torres, a U.S. Marine Special Ops., learned Tae Kwon Do from General Choi Hung Hi during the Vietnam War -- this was the teacher of Jeff Jedda at 13!

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Jeff participated in many martial arts competitions in full contact, point systems, MMA and weapons. Because of his close relationship with Dr. Guillermo Lengson, founder of Sagasa Karate/Kickboxing, another

living legend that somehow gravitated into Jeff’s life when he was 14, Jeff was given the honor of “Founder” of his own martial arts studio under the name “Jedokan Martial Arts.” Jedokan means “Way of the Versatile Warrior.”

That’s major...

In June 2011 Jeff met, once again, a living legend. Leo Fong. The closest friend of the late Bruce Lee. The man who had a strong influence on Bruce Lee’s decision to study boxing and the development of Jeet Kune Do. Jeff and Leo developed a father/son relationship that began as training partners and evolved into business associates.

Needless to say, Leo Fong is the Mentor of Jeff Jeds. It’s miraculous. The best friend of Bruce Lee is the Mentor and business associate of Jeff Jeds...

So, the only thing left to do is make some incredible movies, right? Absolutely! Or shall I say “Reboot them.”

Leo Fong is a legendary martial arts movie star, as well, and Leo and Jeff are planning to remake and reboot all of Leo Fong’s classic martial arts films with new concepts and Jeff Jeds in the Leo Fong role. This is exciting news on every level.

JUNKERS This film sounds like a whole lot of fun.

Something we need in the world right now. And the trailer is amazing.

The movie is set in a future worse than our current reality so there’s immediate escapism. Jeff plays a former Special Ops. Soldier named SOTO. He’s security on a salvage team that travels from planet to planet collecting scrap metal.

If you’re guessing this story takes place in the aftermath of a generational civil war that has divided the Galaxy, you’re right. Count me on “TEAM SOTO” this new world sounds like William Golding’s “Lord Of The Flies.” Written by Paxton Gilmore, Directed/Produced

by Nick Nielsen, Produced by Richard Chiu and Lawrence Elisalde and of course starring the great Leo Fong, keep your eyes out for this.

KNIGHTS THUNDER This is a future project for Jeff. An L.A. based action adventure T.V. series created by Arthur Jauregui and Cy Casidsid. It’s in the genre of “Son’s of Anarchy6,” “Breaking Bad” and “Ozark.”

The story follows a Native-American man who discovers his family has ancient, dark ties with a dangerous European drug cartel.

Jeff plays an ex-paramilitary Marine who helps the protagonist in preventing the encroaching onslaught of this expanding European drug invasion. I love the Native American ancestral connection on this one. Jeff has learned to trust his instincts in life and with is projects -- they have not let him down.

Jeff Jeds is a Martial Arts Action Star with love and God in his heart. Who better to fight the bad guys in the stories we tell.

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JEFF JEDS

Tom Bradley &Art Jaregui

Photos by Nikki VanBroekhuizen

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Hollywood Weekly - Books to Devour

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Breakfast at the Honey Creek Cafe On the rolling hills that border the Brazos River lies Honey Creek, Texas—a small town where family bonds and legends run deep, and friendship and love are always close to hand . . .With millions of books in print, Jodi Thomas is both a New York Times and USA To-day bestselling author.

Her stories travel through the past and present days of Texas and draw readers from around the world. Jodi has been inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame.

Girls of Summer by Nancy Thayer One life-changing summer on Nantucket brings about exhilarating revelations for a single mother and her two grown children in this sensational novel from New York Times bestselling author.

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Never Sit If You Can Dance: Lessons from My Mother by Jo Giese At a turbulent time in America, when personal connections are fleeting and shared values rare, award-winning journalist and author Jo Giese offers uplifting lessons in old-fashioned civility. The lessons are wisdom from a mother of the 20th century for a daughter in the 21st century.

Images by Lauri Broadbent A young professor with a terminal brain tumor agrees to an experi-mental and highly secretive operation in brain cell grafting. While recuperating, he begins to have flash-es of fragmented images that have no connection to his life. He soon realizes he is an unwilling participant in a murder plan initiated by his donor.

Outsource Your Book: Your Guide to Getting Your Business Book Ghostwritten, Published and Launched by Alinka Rutkowska Do you want to get your book out without lifting a finger? Outsource Your Book shares the secrets of a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author on how to hire experts to write, publish, and launch your bestseller.

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Someone Else’s Shoes: Walking the Muddy Path Toward Personal Sovereignty by MaryBob Straub From the outside looking in, author MaryBob Straub was living the American Dream until she realized Life was insisting she travel an alternate route. Over time she sought to understand both her own choices and those of her loved ones. This led her on a path to discovering her own personal sovereignty as well as compassion for the world she left behind.

The Art of Dying by Derik Cavignano When the bizarre death of a mob foot soldier sparks an escalating war between Boston’s Irish and Italian mafia, Detective Ray Hanley’s relentless search for the truth uncovers evidence of a serial killer obsessed with the art of human suffering. As the body count rises, Detective Hanley must navigate a minefield of crime families, dirty politicians, and crooked cops, while matching wits with a deranged serial killer. But temptation, betrayal, and death threaten to derail the investigation… and justice doesn’t come without a price.

The Mindful Day by Laurie J. Cameron Designed for over-scheduled professionals looking to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives, this enriching, stepby-step guide draws on contemplative traditions, modern neuroscience, and leading psychology to bring peace and focus to the home, workplace, and beyond. International teacher Laurie J. Cameron creates a roadmap for finding deeper purpose and joy.

Vanishing Girls by Lisa Regan

Wild Game: My Mother, Her Secret, and Me by Adrienne Brodeur A daughter’s tale of living in the thrall of her magnetic, complicated mother, and the chilling consequences of her complicity. “NAMED A BEST BOOK” by People * Refinery29 * Entertainment Weekly * BuzzFeed * NPR’s On Point * Town & Country * Real Simple * New York Post * Palm Beach Post * Toronto Star * Orange Country Register * Bustle * Bookish * BookPage * Kirkus* BBC Culture

Read the USA Today bestselling thriller that “keeps the dramatic reveals coming” as Detective Josie Quinn desperately chases a killer hidden within her close-knit town before it’s too late and they claim another victim (Publishers Weekly).

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CONVERSATIONS WITH AUTHORS LIVE TRUE: A MINDFULNESS GUIDE TO AUTHENTICITY

BY ORA NADRICH Vividly illustrates and breaks down the philosophy of Mindfulness, and what it means to live in the present moment; authentically.

“Mindfulness and authenticity are inexorably linked. It keeps us honest,” writes Ora Nadrich in her timely, and much needed book on raising awareness and consciousness of who we are, and more importantly; who we are not.

Here are some ways to use Mindfulness to help during this difficult time of dealing with COVID-19: Recognize the disruption.

Acknowledge that this is a difficult time. Stay present. Don’t get ahead of yourself and indulge in thoughts like, “The world is coming to an end”. Slow down those thoughts that project into the future in a negative way. Use positive self-talk. Tell yourself, “I will get through this;” “I’m healthy;” “I can fight this” or any other positive, affirmative statements.

Quiet the mind through meditation. Try meditating by focusing on your breath, which can be very centering, or silently repeating a mantra or sentence that’s positive and affirmative. Take a soothing bath. Draw a warm bath and fill it with Epsom or magnesium salts, or essential oils like lavender or chamomile — You can light candles, and silently

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say soothing, calming things to yourself like, “I feel myself relaxing;” “I’m in control of my feelings;” “I’m choosing to feel at peace;” or “I’m surrounded by healing, white light.” Preserve your before-bed peace. At least an hour before you go to bed, turn off the TV and put away your devices. Listen to soothing music or read a book that will take your focus off of worrying.

You can also put on a diffuser with essential oils. Many of them are good for sleep.

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CHALLENGE EVERYTHING™: THE BATTLE CRY THAT BLEW SH*T UP AND INVNTD LIVE BRAND STORYTELLING™ Scott Cullather and Kristina McCoobery, the husband and wife co-founders of INVNT™, the global live brand storytelling agency™ share their story of launching a scrappy start-up – at the beginning of a global recession – and evolving it into a fully fledged global agency business, discuss the power of live brand storytelling and provide tactics for incorporating it into wider marketing strategies, and reveal the next frontier of business success: predictive analytics. So whether you’re a budding entrepreneur considering going out on your own, a business leader looking to take your company to the next level, or CMO eager to build your brand, this book will help you blow sh*t up and take your projects, partnerships, and performance to the next level.

You both do it all. Co-founders of INVNT and co-authors of Challenge Everything. How do you guys navigate intermingling your professional and personal lives?

Kristina explains: “The nature of work has changed.

With the rise of technology, it’s become difficult to switch off, office environments are more flexible, and we’re more connected across cities, countries and continents than ever.”

“We argue that achieving a work life balance in the traditional sense is not feasible these days, so instead, we aim for a ‘work life blend’ – an infinity cycle where we never really come in and out of work, we’re never really off the grid, but we also recognize when we need rest. This blend ensures we continue to grow, yet don’t burn out,” adds Scott.

“It’s enabled us to find a balance between our professional and personal commitments,” says Scott. “We live by our family motto – courtesy of my dad, Dan: show up.”

Kristina explains: “Scott and I both meditate in the morning. While our routines have changed amid the coronavirus, Scott is an avid cyclist – he even has a beloved ‘miles are my meditation’ shirt, so usually he rides while I start my day with a power walk about Central Park. We show up for family dinners daily, devote our time to our kids’ milestones – sporting matches, graduations and the like, and head to ‘Three Peaks’ our weekend home on Long Beach Island, New Jersey whenever we can – yes, with laptops and smartphones in tow!”

What are 3 main points that you would like young entrepreneurs to take away from this book?

1. No matter how big you get, maintain a start-up—or, even better, an underdog consciousness. Generally, the larger a business grows, the less risk-taking there is. Creativity goes out the window and mediocrity becomes number one. This is why our ‘challenge everything’ mantra remains so important today. It keeps us out of the safe lane, energizes our long-standing client relationships, and is often a straight shot to success in the marketplace. It can be for you, too.

2. Create a scalable, sustainable model. Chances are, you’ll grow faster than anticipated. Don’t let this get the better of you.

Harness that initial surge of growth to build a business model you can sustain over time.

3. Invest in your most important assets. As in your people. Take a look around you, in your inbox, at your sector. Carefully curate your desired team, and then take good care of them. These are the actual human beings whose brilliance and hard work will fuel your success. If they do good work, they’ll help bring you one step closer to your vision.

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FASHION is PASSION Mike Bazer New York Fashion Week every time rise new names and talents. Model Mike Bazer: "Chasing your dreams and becoming successful isn’t easy...

Don’t ever let fear or doubt get in the way of your dreams. Do your research and go. Don’t wait for tomorrow, do it now". The formula of success he is sharing in the interview for Hollywood weekly:

Please tell us about yourself.

My name is Mike Bazer and i would like to share with you my life story. I hope that somehow you can see yourself through my perspective.

How did you become a model?

Natalia Spivak – special correspondent. She started her career as a fashion journalist, interviweing celebreties and Heads Of States. She has conducted many interviews with Ministers, Prime Ministers, Ambassadors, Presidents, politicians from different countries, top business leaders like Sir Richard Branson, Anthony Scaramucci, and Dr. Edward Bosarge. Her articles were many times the most viewed and were publish on the front page. She covered different types of topics from fashion to economics, energy and politics. She is now a special correpondant for Hollywood Weekly Magazine, back to her favorite passion that is fashion.

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When i was a teenager i use to watch some programs on TV about fashion and i always dreamed that one day i could be a model but how come?

I was a skinny and shy boy living in Santiago, Chile. Always fighting with my self steem, many times rejected because i didnt fit the profiles they were looking for.

I was devastated of course and i wanted to quit but something inside me told me that i had to go on... What iIwas meant to do something big.

Why were you interested in modeling career?

Well, I always asked myself why do I have to follow the rules of fashion and try to be one more of the prototypesthey are all the same? No way! I wanna challenge the industry, perfection is so boring.

How did you progress in modeling field?

I continued my jorney. I went to New York and started to go to castings and i felt so small, as i saw doezen of beautiful people looking for the same opportunity. Each time I waited for casting team reply and was very disappointed. Until one day they called me for a shooting for next day early morning. I was really excited and scared at the same time. Fortunately the production team was really nice and i learnt a lot from them. That day i met Manonce Manonce a photograper who has helped me a lot until now.

He encouraged me to go on and never give up. He saw something in me. I am trully grateful to him.

Share with us steps you did.

After my first big experience i started to contact people on Instagram, Nik Kacy asked me to walk for his footwear brand and suddenly i was casted

for small a runway show but that was my kick off. After the show some people related to fashion business approached me and they were telling me that i did such a good job and started to invited me to be part of difderent kind of fashion shows. One of them was Rainbow fashion week, which opened my eyes and showed me that everyone has its place in fashion industry.

My very first big runway show was DapperQ in New York where i walked for Nik Kacy and Leon Wu. It took place in Museum and it was just wonderful.

New York Fashion Week means a lot to me. Ive been lucky to be able to walk for many differt kind of designers and ive met so many people from all over the world.

Can you tell us what is behind the scenes?

Most of people dont know whats behind the scenes. Models calls are usually is an early morning for the shows at the afternoon or evening. So we have a lot of time to share while we are on reherseals or fitting. There are a lot of people working along to make fashion shows possible such as designers, makeup artists, hairdressers, producers and etc.

I have been walking in many fashion shows so far. It is not an easy jorney but at the end of the day i can say it was totally worth it.

What inspires you to continue on modeling career?

Nowdays , I follow a lot of models who create positive changes in various ways, reframing the way we perceive size, shape, color, gender, ability, age and beyond, and I’ve witnessed the impact of their efforts firsthand.

The industry is a lot better now as far as being more open, but I wish that high-fashion brands would push themselves to expand their idea of what beauty really is. People tell me I’m too different-looking to be walking in a catwalk, but once they see my work they totally change their mind.

I know i still have so much to show and i will still knock many doors because i do wanna go far and make my carrer remarkable.

Any advice to someone just started ?

It would be better to make a plan for yourself and follow your heart. Chasing your dreams and becoming successful isn’t easy. You need to be consequent and have a strong mind. No matter how confident and comfortable you are, once you start working in an industry where very few people look like you, some insecurities will surface. Don’t ever let fear or doubt get in the way of your dreams. Do your research and go. Don’t wait for tomorrow, do it now. Follow your dreams and dont let anyone to bring you down. This is an advice from a humble who challenged the industry and himself for good. Thanks to all the designers, producers and photographers who have trusted me during all this time.

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Designer

Mariia Pashuk

How was New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in February 2020?

It was great, but that doesn't mean it was simple. I’m still impressed. I was convinced from my own experience – with clothes and style I create my own philosophy. After one of the models decided to disrupt the show a few minutes before the performance, I promised myself not to make a big deal out of nonsense. Now I enjoy even little things – through laughter I make myself free from negative thoughts and look at the world in a new way.

What inspired you for the new collection?

Winner on many ladies hearts at New York Fashion Week - designer Mariia Pashuk specially for you, dear Hollywood Magazine reader, will give fashion tips how to be stylish at prom night 2020 and to be trendy at upcoming summer.

Mariia, for you fashion is a passion?

Fashion is more than clothing, it is a culture of self-expression.

Fashion and people are both influence each other. The one who understands this, fashion does not absorb. On the contrary, such people remain themselves. Sometimes, fashion helps more than any psychologist. With its arrival life becomes more interesting.

Feelings decorate us better than clothes, so yes. For me, fashion is a passion.

How did it all start? How did you become a designer?

Women's clothing reminds me of painting. From early childhood I was a fond of art and I always imagined outfits of book heroes, dresses suitable for some kind of music. You know, a little costume designer still lives in my head. Constantly draws some kind of images. It was what made me, at the age of 19, enter the College of Technology as a fashion designer. Since this all started.

Share your experience with us: now we can see your dresses at red carpet of film festivals?

Since I started working with celebrities, I am often asked about this. This is a great responsibility. I think, the most pleasant reason to step up to the plate was the support of the actress Natalie Spivak. In my dress she took part in Berlinale 2020 – Anniversary 70th Berlin Inetrnational Film Festival.

Creating a collection, which I presented at NYFW, took me a lot of time and it will not be true if I say that this is an accidental inspiration. What I sew is bound to be gorgeous long before it appears on the podium. During this time, many different things inspire me – most often flowers.

What is the difference between NYFW and Los Angeles Fashion Week?

For me – this is another opportunity to express myself. I want to show the public that being stylish is not difficult if you know yourself and your body. Your style is a reflection of your lifestyle. I think many people will like my approach. It would be great to find more soul mates and business partners.

Are you nervous before the fashion show?

Always. It is really scary. But fashion is subject to women's whims, and I know that I can satisfy them. To calm down, I’m looking for a quiet place and just drink tea. The anxiety passes quickly.

What is the most crazy thing you would like to do in Hollywood?

If I get lucky and meet Leonardo DiCaprio, I will kiss him.

Do you have any specific approach for celebrities?

Yes. I believe that society is not fond of fashion, but those who demonstrate it. Therefore, I decided long time ago that I want to help celebrities, create and develop their own style – unique for them and recognizable for the environment.

What is the secret of your success?

I work a lot. I would really like to say that I was lucky, but it is not. In general, I think that I haven’t done anything yet. All that surrounds me today is hard work. I often criticize myself: “You can do more!

Mariia, you can do better! Work faster". I express my world in what I sew and I love my work very much, but sometimes its results require more effort than you thought.

Advises us, how to be fashion at upcoming summer 2020?

From my personal observations, the most stylish people dress as if they had not put any effort into creating the look. Here in US, it is especially noticeable. And you know, it’s not clothing that fascinates, but the confidence of these people in themselves. In the light of recent events, self-expression has every chance of becoming especially popular this year.

Coronavirus changed the world. Do you think a face mask can become a part of a dress cod?

Rather yes than no. In China the tendency to wear face masks has been around for many years. We are not used to it yet. I want to believe, until they finally become fashionable, we will stop using them for their intended purpose.

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Marria Pashuk Brand collection at NYFW 2020 Photo: Alla Ready Bellephotostudio

Has your lifestyle changed a lot since you became a designer?

Except for the fact that I began to attend parties and attend charity events more often, everything remained as before. I’m still doing yoga. If I have a personal meeting with clients, I say: “If there is clothes in your closet that you don’t like to wear anymore, be sure to call me and I will create a new look that you will love at first glance.”

What are the strengths of your brand?

Style. My clothing style is my calling card.

Without it I would remain anonymous. I direct all my efforts to create a completely new image of a modern woman in society.

This is most noticeable in my early collections. Things were sold a long time ago, only photos on Instagram remained as a keepsake.

How do you deal with competition?

It is important for me to think through everything. Until the seamy side of the outfit became as beautiful as it is beautiful on the outside, I consider it unfinished. This approach makes my clothes different, not like everyone else. It helps me.

Advises us, what is the most stylish outfit for prom night 2020?

In this matter, I would not risk with fashion.

The best advice I can give is to try to impress not someone, but yourself. The dress you wear will tell more about you than your figure. This is not just an outfit, it is your internal state. The image must be comfortable and attractive. Following this rule, just try to find what is not on selling in the stores. My dress for a prom night Queen you can see at pictures 4-7.

Prom night Queen look from Mariia Pashuk

Anniversary 70th Berlin International Film Festival Awards Ceremony Red Carpet

Designer: Mariia Pashuk Brand Actress: Natalie Spivak Photo: Valik Kazmenko Retouch: Katya Oc Makeup stylist: Sharri Bonner Hair stylist: Jalyn Aryn Averitte

Designer: Mariia Pashuk Brand Actress: Natalie Spivak Photo: Juliana Nyine Retouch: Abir Khan Makeup stylist: Sharri Bonner Hair stylist: Jalyn Aryn Averitte

Designer Mariia Pashuk Fashion summer look from Mariia Pashuk Designer: Mariia Pashuk Actress: Natalie Spivak Photo: Alla Ready Bellephotostudio Retouch: Ivan Mironov Makeup stylist: Elizabeth De La Rosa Hair stylist: Dareen Parsons aka Lady D HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY • 29

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MULTI-AWARDED AND EMPOWERED WOMAN

AVON MORALES IS MRS. ASIA PACIFIC GLOBAL 2019 GRAND WINNER Full name: Avon Viray Morales Title: Mrs. Asia Pacific Global 2019 Grand Winner Other Titles: Mrs. Asia Pacific 2019 Elegance Mrs. Asia Pacific 2019 Photogenic Mrs. Asia Pacific 2019 Special Queen Award 2019 Ambassador Mrs. Asia Pacific 2019 Social Media Queen Mrs. Philippines-Asia Pacific Global 2019 Grand Winner Mrs. Philippines-Asia Pacific 2019 Best in Smile Mrs. Philippines-Asia Pacific 2019 Photogenic Mrs. Philippines-Asia Pacific 2019 Queen of Hearts Mrs. Philippines-Asia Pacific 2019 Social Media Queen Mrs. Philippines-Asia Pacific 2019 Innerwheel WHO IS AVON MORALES? On May 18, 2019, a prestigious, international beauty pageant, The Mrs. Asia Pacific Beauty Pageant, was held at the Forest City Phoenix International Marina Hotel in Johor, Malaysia. This is an international beauty pageant for married and single women which focuses on Advocacy and Women Empowerment. Thirty delegates from different countries took part in the said event and our very own Avon Morales emerged as the grand winner. Aside from the main title, she also bagged the following special awards: Special Queen Ambassador 2019, Mrs. Elegance, Mrs. Photogenic and Mrs. Social Media, where she was the highest in Public Online Voting. She was also part of the top 5 in the Best in Talent where she sang and danced the mashed-up songs “Come Together” by The Beatles and “Royals” by Lorde.

These were all the winners of that momentous event: a. Mrs. Asia Pacific Global 2019 Grand Winner: Mrs. Philippines - Avon Morales -----------------------b. Mrs. Asia Pacific All Nations 2019: Mrs. Singapore c. Mrs. Asia Pacific Tourism 2019: Mrs. Malaysia d. Mrs. Asia Pacific Intercontinental 2019: Mrs. Myanmar e. Mrs. Asia Pacific Cosmopolitan 2019: Mrs. Russia HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY • 31

Avon Morales’ victory parties were held at the following dates and venues: a. Pulai Springs Resort, Johor Malaysia on May 19, 2019, attended by the fellow queens/contestants from different countries. b. Party and PressCon in Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila on June 2, 2019, attended by her family members, close friends, fellow Mrs. Philippines-Asia Pacific winners and contestants, selected members of the media.

Indeed, Avon has made the whole Philippines proud by bringing home the most coveted title that night. She is one beautiful person, and her accomplishments are a manifestation of how inspiring her life story is.

SO LET’S GET TO KNOW AVON MORALES, DEEPER. Ever since, Avon has dreamt of a quality of life that she can hold on to, that she can share with her 2 children and the community, and that she can be proud of as self-achievement. Avon’s propensity to drive herself to higher heights began during her school days where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and was recognized as the Outstanding Student Council Leader at one of the top Universities in the Philippines.

She also has grown as a person, professionally. Right now, she is the Human Resources Head in a Conglomerate.

Her value and her efforts at work are continuously being recognized and rewarded.

In addition, she has been awarded the following titles from 2017: • Images Asia’s 2017 Woman of Substance and Purpose • Outstanding Woman in Commerce and Leadership 2017 Awardee • Rotary International Outstanding Leadership Awardee for 2 consecutive terms 2018, 2019 • Manila’s Best Dressed 2017 Awardee • Rupert Jacinto’s Portrait of a Woman 32 • HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY

Fabulous in Career 2017 Awardee • Bobby Castro’s Outstanding Talent and Empowered Woman 2017 Awardee • Philippine Empowered Woman 2017 Awardee • Panama USA’s Outstanding Woman of Style and Community Civic Leader - 2018 Awardee

• Philippines’ Face of Success 2018 Awardee • Philippines’ Best Dressed: Ambassador for Life 2018 Awardee • Pamana USA’s Ambassador of Style for Life 2018 Awardee • Philippines’ Elite 2018 Awardee • Outstanding Woman 2019 Awardee • International Pageant Pinoy Achiever 2019 • Fabulous Global HR Leader of the World Awardee 2020 On May 19, 2020, she will be recognized by Asia’s Top Luminary Award Giving Body as the Most Inspiring Woman of Asia, in Vietnam.

She wants to share all of these achievements with her two children, who are her sources of inspiration. They are the reason why she gives her best in all of her endeavors.

With all the blessings, it is time to give back. Her involvement in an international organization that does charity work/outreach programs/service missions, being the President for two consecutive terms intensifies her advocacy, which is Empowerment of Underprivileged Communities. To date, she has led the adoption and transformation of 2 underprivileged communities- The first one was Barangay San Martin de Porres, Quezon City. She and her fellow volunteers started to adopt the community in 2015. They provided them livelihood opportunities such as baking, motor cycle repair, hair cut livelihood. They came up with mini-jobfair, coaching program, school-to-job bridging program and a reading program for them. They held several healthcare caravans where they taught them how to deal with common illnesses. The community started to be independent and empowered.

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Now they are currently adopting and empowering the Community of Indigenous People in Culao, Claveria Cagayan. Before they started their mission, this community was highly dependent, no decent dwellings (they lived in huts with no walls or floors), no toothbrush, no appropriate clothes to wear, not enough sources for livelihood. They started to rebuild their houses which made the people feel safe and sound as their basic survival needs were met. They constructed and donated a Community Learning Center, and the people started to effectively communicate their needs. They provided them livelihood opportunities such as weaving, handicraft and farming which made the people more inspired to push for their empowerment.

They are set to adopt the Community of Indigenous People in Bacsay Mapula-Pula, Claveria Cagayan this 2020.

Winning the Mrs. Asia Pacific Pageant further strengthens Avon’s advocacy. She is grabbing the opportunity of having a voice that can go beyond the Aeta Community in Cagayan, the Philippines, the Asia Pacific and the world. She firmly believes that an inspired voice that’s in sync with the heart will not only attract attention, but will encourage everyone to act and fight against the imbalance of the world and to become part of the solution in the alleviation of poverty and the empowerment of communities.

As she builds her credibility and earns respect, she has been requested to appear in several TV commercials and print ads.

When asked during the pageant how she would like to be remembered this was exactly what she said: “I have lived my life bearing in mind that whatever I do will someday be used as a measure for judging me. I’d like to be remembered as an individual with character strength and unwavering determination and courage to stand by her faith in God whatever the circumstances may be. More importantly, I’d like to be remembered as a caring mother, responsible daughter, dependable friend, empowering career leader and inspiring civic leader who made a difference in the lives of many, in the community and the world.” Coming from her heart, her answer garnered the highest score in the Q&A portion of the pageant.

Another question that was asked during the contest which left an impressive mark on the judges and the audience was this: “Name one quality you have which will outshine you from your fellow contestants?” Her answer: “That one quality is that- I’m very much grounded with my purpose in life or reason for being. That is- I live to help, inspire and empower others especially those in

need. And being the president of an international organization that does humanitarian service missions provides me with more opportunities to live a life of purpose. And for one to outshine the other contestants, and to be deserving of the crown, one has to have a purpose and has to be in tune with that purpose.”

Avon’s purpose and ‘WHYs’ got at the deep reasons for competing beyond the crown and the sash, and that made her perform and speak genuinely from the heart, and at her peak.

But Avon’s dreams and goals don’t stop here. Ten years from now she sees herself nearing the state of self-mastery. For her, a beauty queen with self-mastery meets and wins every challenge with confidence. She also sees herself having an intensified advocacy by then, especially since her voice can now be heard internationally. She envisions herself as a beauty queen who loves and lives a life of stewardship…, as a beauty queen with a heart and purpose through and through.

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MULTI-AWARDED AND EMPOWERED WOMAN: MS. AVON V. MORALES

Fashion Designer/Stylist: John Guarnes

Photos by Allen Cabs

Fashion Accessories by: NUDA Philippines by ATSG

Video by Chester Chua

HMUA: Maria Conchita Viray Crisostomo

Location: OKADA Manila

Organized by Bench Bello of BBM Concepts

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CHARNEICE FOX: WOMAN OF ALL TRADES

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Your talent doesn’t have to be limited to one medium.

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Charneice Fox has many titles: screenwriter, playwright, published poet, children’s book author, and director of film and theater. This is no surprise when you are the goddaughter of the prolific poet and activist, Gil Scott-Heron.

A mother of five who cares deeply about her community and inspiring young people, Charneice’s work has been featured on CNN, BET, and NPR. In 2018 she wrote and directed her first-feature film, Love Dot Com (LDC), executive produced by Soulidifly Productions. It’s a relatable and humorous love story, told through the female lens. Love Dot Com isn’t afraid to touch on pressing issues that affect inner-city communities like gentrification, food deserts, and healthy eating. These issues are rarely talked about on film. LDC captures these serious issues with entertaining wit on the foibles of today’s dating scene online and off.

In an interview with Shadow and Act, Charneice reflects on her career and where she wants to go as a filmmaker:

“…I ultimately want to be in a writers’ room. I would like to produce another documentary focusing on the history of black coal miners (my family is from West Virginia). I would also like to direct another feature film and finish up my MFA in creative writing.”

Currently, she is producing a web series with a collective of DC-based artists titled, CAPACITY. The series centers around the idea of “how humans manage the capacity to love one another.”

Charneice continues her advocacy for healthy eating with her new children’s cookbook series, Taste Buddies. The first book in the series, The Bread Monster, follows the quirky adventures of Nigel. Disappointed that he can’t go on a trip with his dad and brother due to him being short, Nigel has a fanciful plan involving dough to make up for this shortcoming. Charneice believes The Bread Monster’s lessons surrounding family, food and self-acceptance can be appreciated by the whole family.

You can order The Bread Monster here. To learn more about Charneice Fox, you can visit her website: charneicefox.com and follow her on Instagram @crichfox and @lovedotcomthemovie HOLLYWOOD MONTHLY • 37

One of Lou Gehrig’s EARLIEST GAME-USED BATS

Sells for More Than $1 Million “I believe that it’s the most significant Gehrig bat in the hobby,” says Chris Ivy, Heritage’s Director of Sports Auctions DALLAS, Texas (April 8, 2020) – A bat beloved by a promising young ballplayer named Lou Gehrig has sold for more than $1 million. Heritage Auctions completed the sale this week.

The war stick, made by Hillerich & Bradsby, is one of the earliest known Gehrig sluggers to hit the market. It was originally available as part of Heritage’s Winter Platinum Night Sports Auction in late February.

At auction the lumber didn’t hit the reserve. But in the following days, an interested buyer emerged who began requesting additional information about the bat – “discussing its significance,” said Chris Ivy, Heritage’s Director of Sports Auctions, “and its history.”

It was that storied past that eventually sealed the deal at $1,025,000.

Gehrig used this bat throughout the earliest days of his career – while playing for the Columbia University ball club, the Hartford Senators, then the New York Yankees. His name is stamped on the side in block letters: “GEHRIG.” Such bats were only issued by Hilllerich & Bradsby to athletes who weren’t under contract at the time.

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and balls, the heroes of old often held on to their lumber for years. Gehrig’s bat looked like it had been through wars – the result of what authentication experts call “heavy use.” Yet still clearly visible on the barrel is this side-written note from the factory: "40 oz., Lou Gehrig, 4-22-25."

That represents the day that Gehrig returned the bat to the H&B Louisville Slugger factory, allowing thousands more just like it to follow, each one bearing his facsimile signature burnt into the barrel. Nineteen caliper readings taken from the original bat perfectly match the specs of those that followed, suggesting that this million-dollar bat was the one that birthed them all.

The writing on the barrel “means he used this bat, enjoyed it, then sent it back to Hilllerich & Bradsby in order to have future bats made from these specs,” Ivy said. “It was one of Gehrig’s favorite bats and one he likely used over several seasons. I believe that it’s the most significant Gehrig bat in the hobby.”

Heritage Auctions is the largest fine art and collectibles auction house founded in the United States, and the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer. Heritage maintains offices in New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Chicago, Palm Beach, London, Paris, Geneva, Amsterdam and Hong Kong.

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