Women's Quarterly Magazine Fall 2021

Fall 2021

NEW

Cover

Features:

Model Contest

FOOD

Finalists

KIDPRENEUR

Mind Your

FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS

Business

PLACES

3 money

YOU’RE LEAVING

BUSINESS

ON THE TABLE

FINANCE

CAREER

MEET THE PUBLISHER...

- Ilene Carol -

90 DAY TRANSFORMATION

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REASONS

You Need a

COACH

SELF-CARE AWARENESS

SELF IMPROVEMENT

SPOTLIGHT r e d o o G Do-

Forward Foundation

Cover Model Contest

finalist

Kathryn Starke

@kathrynstarke

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Reach for the moon, even if you fall short, you will land among the stars.

-Kathryn Starke

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Cover Model Contest

finalist

Patrice Lee

@phenomenallyfreeat57

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A glowing woman can help other women glow and still be lit.

-Patrice Lee

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Cover Model Contest

finalist

Bree Jaxson

@breejaxsonmusicofficial

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Failure will never overtake me because my determination to succeed is stronger.

-Bree Jaxson

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Fall Features On the Cover 32 Food

Quick and Easy Recipes

38 Kidpreneurs Featuring Devyana

Hasan

40 Four-legged Friends 46 Ilene Carol Meet the Publisher: Ilene Carol

51 3 Places You Are

Leaving Money On The Table

53 5 Coaches You Don’t

Have (But Should)

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59 Do-gooder

Spotlight

Featuring Forward Foundation

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Contents 02

Cover Model Contest Finalist: Kathryn Starke

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Cover Model Contest: Jen Bayer

18 Q&A- Ask the Experts 03 Cover Model Contest Finalist: Patrice Lee

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What’s Next & Reader Review

04 Cover Model Contest Finalist: Bree Jaxson

22 Author Spotlight: Kathryn Starke

08 Connect with WQ

24 Cover Model Contest Finalist: Dawn McCoy

10 Editor’s Note

25 Cover Model Contest Finalist: Rita Arreola

12 Company Info

26 Author Spotlight: Marnie Schneider

13 Cover Model Contest Finalist: Danielle Cobo

14 Our Peeps

28 Ask the Experts: Andrea Cameron 32 Recipes

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38 Kidpreneurs

56 What’s on the nightstand?

40 Four-legged Friends

58 Do-gooder Spotlight: Humans for Earth

42 Stars & Entertainment: Kaitlyn Boxall 44 Stars & Entertainment: Hafsa Munir

59 Do-gooder Spotlight: Laura Rhodes-Levin

46 Meet the Publisher

60 Do-gooder Spotlight: Forward Foundation

48 Mind your Business

62 Do-gooder Spotlight: Bernadine Fried

55 Designing Your Dream Career

63 Business Spotlight: The Vault Luxury Resale

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Letter from the Publisher

Thank you for your continued support of our Women’s Quarterly Magazine, (WQ Magazine). We publish quarterly magazine editions – January, April, July and October. Each magazine represents the seasons – Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall – with a different theme in each magazine. While the first three magazine editions are focused on showcasing various women and telling their stories. This last edition for Fall is all about your money – career, finance and business.

What areas are you looking to improve? Do you want to start a business? Grow an existing business? Start a side hustle? In this edition, there is a whole section dedicated to just that. You may also wish to visit our website for additional free resources.

WQmgazine.com For the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of working with authors, professional athletes, entertainers, business start-ups and non-profits grow their business and build their brand visibility.

I have been able to use my 20+ years’ experience in Operations Management for other companies in assisting others to map out clear, realistic and achievable goals. At the end of the day, we need to get healthy about our finances.

Feel free to connect with me if you are in need of some one-onone coaching or mentoring to get clear on your goals. We are stronger together.

Connect with WQ We want to give women a voice to share and tell their stories that will inspire and pave the way forward for others on their journey.

We are advocates for living a full circle healthy lifestyle - mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually and financially. Our readers will find practical advice, good common sense and savvy on various topics that women encounter from everyday living.

Peace and Blessings, xoxo

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Editor’s Note We can’t believe that it has already been our first publishing year. As this year comes to an end of our first 4 magazine editions, we want to keep you informed on what we have in store with our future plans. Women’s Quarterly Magazine will continue to provide our readers with the necessary tools, resources, advice and inspiration on career, business, entrepreneurship and finances. We also want to test a few new features. Four-legged Friends, Kidpreneurs, Food Lovers, What are you listening to, What’s on the nightstand and DoGooder Spotlight. Moving forward, all of the above topics will be our main focus. In addition, our goal is to form V.I.P partnerships for sponsorships, advertisement and promotions in order to monetize our magazine. Funding will continue to support Extended Hugs, providing resources for disadvantaged children and their families in the form of living, medical and educational expenses. Send an email to: media@icemediaent.com to inquire about these opportunities. We are so thankful to the people that we featured that took the time to write out a testimonial and helped promote our magazine. #womensupportingwomen

Jenna Barker

Email: editors@wQmagazine.com

Write for Us WQ is currently building a network of talented and eager contributors. This would be especially ideal for entrepreneurs, mompreneurs, experts, authors and bloggers. We would love to read a sample of your work. Introduce yourself to our editors with links to your work and social media profiles. Fill out the form below.

www.wQmagazine.com/write-for-us/

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Quotes to Live By: “The time making money should be greater than the time that you are spending money.” ― Sophia Amoruso

“Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” ―Ayn Rand

“A woman’s best protection is a little money of her own.” ― Clare Boothe Luce

“Budgeting your money is the key to having enough.” ― Elizabeth Warren

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Cover Model Contest

finalist

Danielle Cobo

@thedaniellecobo

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Comparison is the thief of joy.

-President Theodore Roosevelt

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Our Peeps Contributors AMBER GREENUP Marketing Assistant

I recently graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities. As Marketing Assistant for WQ, I have dealt with obstacles and creativity blocks, but in the end, I am always proud of my work no matter what I had to overcome to get to the final result.

Working for WQ has been an amazing experience, it is always a fun, friendly, and motivating environment.

MARIA VIOLA

Social Media Manager My name is Maria Viola, and I am a sophomore at Delaware Valley University. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, jewelry making, and drawing. Pretty much anything creative I enjoy. I am constantly finding new creative projects to work on. When it’s not a pandemic, I enjoy going to local art festivals and restaurants. I also have a cat named Fiona who I love spending time with.

STARR TURNER

Graphic Designer Hello My name is Starr Turner. As a single mother from Chicago who has always been creative I have had a knack for solving problems as well as helping people. Which made a career as a Graphic Designer the perfect fit for me. I strive to create designs that are not only colorful and beautiful but that also have an impact in making the world a little bit better and brighter.

MADISON PARK

Graphic Designer

Madison Park is a senior at Boise State University in Idaho. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design. Madison has worked with several clients for branding and logo design. She also enjoys photography and works for Boise State University as a student photographer. Madison has contributed design and marketing material to Women’s Quarterly and ICE Media.

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NIYAH COLES

Public Relations My name is Niyah Coles and I am a Marketing Team member for ICE Media Entertainment. I just recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Psychology.

As a marketing member, I love working on the WQ Brand. It allows me to express creativity all while gaining marketing experience. It also allows me to gain insight into some of the lessons taught within the brand.

SHAMRIN YASEER

Creative Team Shamrin Yaseer is a social activist, public speaker, YouTuber, writer and a student. Shamrin is well-known for her resilient presence and involvement in social issues especially that of which involves women and youth. Her polished opinions and her keen interest on the well-being of the community is highly noticed and appreciated making her one of the most inspiring women personalities in Sri Lanka.

Marisa DeRoma

Graphic Designer My name is Marisa DeRoma. I recently graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communication Design. In addition to being a graphic designer I also do photography on the side. My personal goals are to keep getting better and better with each passing project as I enjoy challenging myself. I have contributed designs to Women’s Quarterly.

TEHYA MOORE

Graphic Designer Hi! My name is Tehya Moore and I am a senior at James Madison University, studying Media Arts and Design with a concentration in Interactive Design. As a member of this team, I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute I have spent creating content for WQ Magazine. I have contributed design and marketing material to Women’s Quarterly and ICE Media.

LINDSAY THOMAN

Journalist Lindsey, an undergraduate student at James Madison University, is studying Communication Studies with a minor in Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication. She has experience in writing, editing, & digital marketing practices.

“Writing and editing is one way that I know how to best serve others.I believe that what we say and how we say it, goes a long way in making an impact”.

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Women’s Quarterly Online

Pack a school lunch they won’t want to trade How to tackle household chores quickly this fall

“Packing school lunches filled with healthy, appealing and creative foods is an excellent start to encouraging children to make sensible food choices now and in the future.” For the rest of the article visit wQmagazine.com.

As fall approaches, the daylight hours are dwindling, kids are headed back to school, and the lazy days of summer will soon be long forgotten.

As you establish new routines, it seems like there are 10 additional tasks to handle each day, and cleaning, while one of the most important things on your to-do list, often falls to the bottom due to lack of time. For the rest of the article visit wQmagazine.com.

How to cultivate your own personal style: developing your personal brand “Look at Kate Middleton, Johnny Depp or Lady GaGa. Whether classic, wacky or sometimes just bizarre, their style says volumes about who they are, and your style can do the same for you.” For the rest of the article visit wQmagazine.com.

Fighting fall allergies Sneezing, stuffiness, a runny nose – these symptoms don’t always indicate a cold. They also can be hallmarks of hay fever for one in five Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies. For the rest of the article visit wQmagazine.com.

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Give your kitchen a fresh face this fall As the season changes, many of us will get the itch to tackle any number of home improvement projects before winter.

For the rest of the article visit wQmagazine.com.

Cover Model Contest

finalist

Jen Bayer

@jenbayer1

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Perhaps you were created for such a time as this.

-Esther 4:14

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Q &A Ask the Experts

I am 44yrs with crazy periods, hot flashes at all the wrong times, can’t sleep more than 4 hours a night from the night sweats and have uncontrollable raging angry towards my husband.

What is going on, I am too young for menopause, right?

By: Dr. Sheryl A. Ross – Ob/Gyn, author, and health expert By the age of 45 or so, most women wonder how “the change will change me?”

Perimenopause happens when the ovaries don’t function consistently and upset the normal hormonal rhythm. This hormonal change usually happens within 10 years of menopause.

The erratic and disruptive symptoms of perimenopause tend to mark the beginning of menopause. Between the typical 40-something anxieties from divorce, dealings with hormonal or college-bound teens, self-esteem issues, job challenges and other midlife stresses, one’s 40s are challenging enough without the hormonal upheaval. The most common symptoms of perimenopause include irregular periods, hot flashes, sweating, insomnia, depression, anxiety, feeling apprehensive, weight gain or loss, fatigue, bloating, poor concentration, memory loss, vaginal dryness and heart palpitations.

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menopause but tend to come and go unlike symptoms associated with menopause. All of these disruptive symptoms can affect your quality of life.

A thorough medical history should be taken, along with a blood panel and a pelvic ultrasound in order to complete the final diagnosis.

Treatment Options • Heavy and irregular periods – The best treatment tends to be with hormones. Low dose oral contraception, cyclic progesterone, IUD with progesterone (Mirena) and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) are helpful remedies.

• Hot flashes – Dressing in layers and staying in cool temperature are the first steps in dealing with hot flashes. Avoid hot beverages, spicy foods, red wine and hot climates bring that bring on hot flashes. Herbal remedies may include passion flower extract, ashwagandha, chasteberry for hot flashes and other symptoms of peri-menopause.

• Mood swings – Antidepressants are effective in controlling depression, anxiety and panic attacks. A therapist may also give added support. And, of course, exercise, the elixir to all.

• Acupuncture –Even though the studies are not conclusive, hot flashes and heart palpitations may improve with acupuncture treatment.

• Low sex drive (libido) – Testosterone and the mediation, Addyi, may be helpful for low libido.

• Lifestyle and healthy eating along with a good night’s sleep– Eating a well-balanced and colorful diet of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, and finding an exercise routine and sleeping 7-8 hours a night will minimize your perimenopausal symptoms.

Sometimes what women need most is a thorough understanding of exactly what is happening physiologically, if only to realize that

what they are going through is normal and, most important, that we are not crazy.

Meet Dr. Sherry Dr. Sheryl A. Ross, aka “Dr. Sherry”—Ob/ Gyn, author, and health expert—has been a passionate advocate for women’s health for over 25 years. Her first book She-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women’s Intimate Health. Period was named one the six Most Life Changing Wellness Books of 2017

by Prevention.com and Women’s Health Magazine. Her second bestselling book, she-ology, the she-quel, Let’s Continue the Conversation launched in February 2020. Dr Sherry continues the conversation with Sarah Hyland and Ellen’s Digital Network on the Critics’ Choice Real TV Awards nominated series Lady Parts. Having received nearly every “Top Doctor” and “Patient’s Choice” award in the United States, Dr. Sherry was honored with The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary Angel Award for her contributions in advancing the narrative of women’s health care.

Upon attaining her medical degree from New York Medical College, Dr. Sherry spent her Ob/Gyn residency at the University of Southern California School Of Medicine, where, as senior medical resident, she received recognition for her teaching.

Her expertise has been featured in publications such as US News & World Report,

LA Times, Marie Claire, Cosmo, Redbook, Hollywood Reporter, Teen Vogue, Glamour, HuffPost and People with TV appearances on GMA, Dr. Oz, Rachel Rey, Home & Family, Momsplaining, Inside Edition and Living Lozada.

In addition to her practice, Dr. Sherry is on the board of Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles.

She also acts as spokesperson ambassador for the American Heart Association and Go Red, the association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. As such, Dr. Sherry recognized the need to address components of the stress echocardiogram test—a potentially lifesaving test for early detection of heart disease—that had traditionally skewed towards men. To that end, she was co-creator of the Heartlanta Bra, the one bra allowed during rigorous echostress tests. Dr. Sherry is also on the board of Jetson Probiotics where she guides product development and translates research into digestible content.

In her pursuit to give women the means to take charge of their health at every stage of their lives, Dr. Sherry has joined forces with URJA Beauty; a clinical, holistic skincare company, founded by a team of beauty industry veterans.

Together, they are changing the narrative and bringing clean, efficacious feminine and intimate wellness products to market. The URJA Intimates x Dr. Sherry collection will debut Jan 2021. Following the same pursuit, Dr. Sherry also founded she-ology and the-ology creating intimate wellness products for sexual dysfunction for all.

You can connect with Dr. Sherry and learn more about She-ology by visiting www.DrSherry.com.

You can find URJA Intimates x Dr. Sherry on Urjabeauty.com.

Dr. Sherry also shares her knowledge with others on: Twitter: @DrSherylRoss Instagram: @drsherryr Facebook: DrSherryR. Fall Full Circle 2021

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What’s Next?

Innovation to the next level

The Winter issue will capitalize on the newness of the new year by encouraging readers to seize the opportunity to implement fresh ideas.

Similarly, this issue features the novel concepts of innovators with their tips on thinking outside the box.

• Features of innovative female entrepreneurs in STEM, arts, media, or business.

Reader Review

• New trends in the professional world.

• How to achieve ambitious goals.

• Cover Model Contest Winners

McBride Sisters Collection Recommended by: Sabrina C. Nelson

I was introduced to McBride Sisters Winery by my daughter, she gave me a bottle of the “Black Girl Magic Rose”. After finishing half the glass, I was very impressed with the quality and was completely sold on the brand! The Rose and Sauvignon Blanc are light to medium-bodied, I taste hints of citrus notes and it has a slightly dry finish. Always serve the wine perfectly chilled, I promise you will be drinking these wines beyond the summer months!

I would recommend pairing the wines with Indian and Thai food, it’s providing a nice balance with medium spiced to really spicy dishes. But the wines taste so good on their own, you may be tempted to have two glasses! The third wine I have tried is the “Black Girl Magic Zinfandel” a medium - bodied red wine—it’s similar to a Pinot Noir. It’s velvety smooth on the palette, I would recommend pairing this wine with grilled meats and vegetables or charcuterie board. But you may just want to enjoy a glass after a long day.

The wine prices are similar to other high-quality brands, they offer discounts for first time customers and wine bundles as well. The McBride Sisters customer service is impeccable after you place your order you will receive an email confirmation with in half hour. They provide tracking information multiple times via email and the wine arrived packaged perfectly.

McBride Sister’s website: www.mcbridesisters.com McBride Sister’s on Instagram: @mcbridesisters 20 WQMagazine.com

Sabrina’s Instagram:@scnelson007

What are you listening to?

From Uniforms to Unicorns: A Podcast We are, Sharon Fernandes and Lauren Cleveland, co-hosts of the podcast From Uniforms to Unicorns. We started the podcast as a passion project in October 2020.

We are best friends, moms and business owners that happened to meet in prison. As ex-Correctional officers, we have been inundated with the constant curiosity around our careers and why we left - and now we are talking openly about it, sharing stories and answering questions to shed light on the unspoken world of Corrections.

Social Media Links: www.fromuniformstounicorns.ca Instagram: @Fromuniformstounicorns Facebook: @Fromuniformstounicorns

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Tackle Reading Across America!

Kathryn Starke As soon as the evenings turn cooler and leaves begin to fall, we know that fall is right around the corner. By mid-September, schools are back in session and football season is underway. I personally do not think it is a coincidence that International Literacy Day and the NFL season always happen to kick off the same week in September. This alignment also serves as a strong reminder that it is time to tackle reading across America. Before the pandemic, only 37% of nine-year-old children in the United States were reading on grade level. This percentage decreases to 22% in low-income areas.

Tackle Reading

We have a lot of work to do in literacy, so why not use America’s favorite sport to address the issue? Tackle Reading is a book and educational movement supported by the NFL to promote a love of literacy with a passion for football.

The book provides motivational tips and inspirational stories written by educators and professional athletes to support reading at home. The book is brought to life every national reading month in March when NFL teams coast to coast visit their local or hometown schools to read to elementary school students. Motivation is a powerful tool to hook kids on reading, and sports is often a good motivator for reluctant readers and young football fans.

Link to Purchase: www.amazon.com/Tackle-ReadingKathryn-Starke/

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A Touchdown in Reading Every teacher is a reading teacher. Therefore, we need to help our teachers to become both confident and competent in teaching reading to students of all ages. A Touchdown in Reading: An Educator’s Guide to Literacy Instruction is a newly published, popular reading resource.

This is a playbook and how to guide for every homeschool educator or elementary school instructor to help any child become a life-long reader and learner.

This back to school season will be uniquely challenging for everyone since many students have not physically been in a school for over a year. Reading is a developmental journey, and yes, some children will be significantly behind in their reading development this year. However, we can help each child make a touchdown in reading this fall by matching them with books and quality reading instruction that help them achieve literacy success. This season, let’s fall in love with reading books again. Be sure to mark your calendar for the sixth annual Tackle Reading event March 2, 2022. Together, we can tackle reading across America.

Link to Purchase: www.amazon.com/TouchdownReading-Educators-Literacy-Instruction

About Kathryn Kathryn Starke is a literacy consultant, author, former elementary school teacher, and the founder of Creative Minds Publications, an educational publishing company. Starke is the author of Amy’s Travels, The Perfect Blend, Tackle Reading, and A Touchdown in Reading. She is the creator of the annual Tackle Reading event supported by the NFL. Instagram: @KathrynStarke Website: creativemindspublications.com

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Cover Model Contest

finalist

Dawn McCoy

@dawnmccoybooks

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Never be afraid to sit awhile and just think.

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-Lorraine Hansberry

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finalist

Rita Arreola

@ritapearl_

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Find your music.

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-Rita Arreola

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Author Spotlight Contributors on a city and its football team. It follows lovable characters, Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, and the rich history and culture of each city they visit.

She recently did a virtual book reading during the Super Bowl LV at the Ronald McDonald House in Tampa Bay, Florida which is an annual event in the Super Bowl host city. Currently, Marnie has been traveling (virtually these days) all over the country doing book readings at schools, first-responder events, youth sports clubs and businesses.

Background

Marnie Schneider Marnie Schneider is a CEO, inspirational speaker, author, philanthropist, and best of all daughter and mom. A Philadelphia native now living in the Carolinas, she consistently devotes her time and resources to help others achieve their own victory.

Marnie thinks of this as “showing up” on life’s playing field, with positivity and energy, day in and day out.

Gameday Marnie’s passion for sports shines through in her book series, Gameday in the USA (Gameday). The series is in the Top 100 Kids Sports Travel books by Amazon. Writing the stories has been her way of giving back to the many great football communities across the nation. The series includes 7 books (with an 8th one releasing in September 2021) that focus 26 WQMagazine.com

Marnie finds inspiration from her family. Her grandfather, Leonard Tose, who was the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and also founded the Ronald McDonald House. Also, Marnie’s Mom, Susan Tose Spencer, was the first female GM of an NFL team. She was also their legal counsel and VP. Their dedication to family, charity, and sports taught Marnie the importance of giving back, something she has carried forward into her career in the nonprofit sector. She has received honors for her time and attention spent raising money for the Ronald McDonald House and Alzheimer’s Association. To this day she remains very active with the Ronald McDonald House in Charlotte and is on their board.

Family Marnie’s pride is her three kids—Jonathan, Goldie and Leo. Marnie’s experience with her first son, Jonathan (21 years old now) having neuroblastoma opsoclonus as a young child, taught her much about the importance of an extended family and support.

She is currently taking care of her mom who was recently diagnosed with dementia. Marnie has a heart for animals and has three rescue dogs and her handsome pony, Billy.

Website: www.gamedayintheusa.com Instagram: @gamedayintheusa

Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog: Gameday in Green Bay

It’s gameday in Green Bay! Football Freddie and Fumble are on their way to Lambeau Field to cheer for the Packers. But first, they’ll stop at Heritage Hill State Park, Oneida Nation Museum, and other historic locations to learn everything they can about Titletown. Come along and cheer with Freddie and Fumble for Green Bay!

Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog: Gameday in Pittsburgh It’s gameday in Pittsburgh! Football Freddie and Fumble are on their way to Heinz Field to cheer for the Steelers. But first, they’ll stop at Kennywood, the Duquesne Incline, and other historic locations to learn everything they can about the Steel City.

Come along and cheer with Freddie and Fumble for Pittsburgh!

Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog: Gameday in Philadelphia It’s game day in Philadelphia! Football Freddie and Fumble are on their way to Lincoln Financial Field to cheer for the Eagles. But first, they’ll make a couple of stops at the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and other historical locations to learn everything they can about The City of Brotherly Love. Come along and cheer with Freddie and Fumble for Philadelphia!

Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog: Gameday in Atlanta It’s gameday in Atlanta! Football Freddie and Fumble are on their way to Mercedes-Benz Stadium to cheer for the Falcons. But first, they’ll stop at Stone Mountain, the Georgia Aquarium, and other historic locations to learn everything they can about the Peach State. Come along and cheer with Freddie and Fumble for Atlanta!

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Ask the Experts

Featuring What’s my Style?

Andrea Cameron

With everything that’s going on in the world it can be increasingly difficult to know who we are and what we really want out of life. Pile on the excessive messaging with social media and it can be hard to know which way to turn, let alone know what to wear.

to get dressed do you enjoy the process or are you just throwing something on without putting much thought into it? As you go through your day do your clothes distract you from what you are doing or do they have you feeling juicy with people giving you compliments?

Your personal style goes beyond the surface of what you choose to put on your body each day, it digs deep into the depths of your inner knowing. It answers the question ‘who am I, really?’ Or, at least it attempts to because by now most of us know how multi-faceted us human beings are.

Secondly, who do you already know yourself to be? It’s ok if you haven’t totally figured this out yet, most of us haven’t. Take note of what you do know for sure and consider any information you have gathered over the years through feedback from others or personality tests or even your astrology and human design.

To be aligned with style this inner knowing needs to match the outer expression, how you are showing up in the world needs to be in alignment with who you know yourself to be. With clothing as the ultimate tool of communication it only makes sense to use what you choose to wear to your advantage.

You can start by looking at three main facets of how you show up in your life.

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Lastly, have a look at your lifestyle habits and preferences. What do you do throughout the day?

What types of activities do you partake in? How do you physically move about?

Once you’ve looked at these areas, pay attention.

Are your clothing choices enhancing or detracting from your experience? Your clothes should be working for you and your lifestyle needs, if they don’t consider what needs to change and take one step towards the change.

About Andrea Andrea (pronounced On-Dree-Ah) is a Wardrobe Stylist and Designer with over 20 years experience working behind the scenes in the fashion industry all across Canada. Always feeling like she had to dress to fit it, it wasn’t until she left the industry that she was able to uncover her very own Stand Out Style. Today, Andrea’s passion is helping others transform their relationship with their wardrobes, so they look and feel great while embodying their most authentic self, starting with their existing wardrobe.

She believes everyone has their own unique style and you can find yours. Are you ready to Step Outta The Box And Into Your Style? Check out Fashion Your Life for programs you won’t find anywhere else.

Contact WEBSITE www.fashionyoulife.ca INSTAGRAM @fashionyourlifeoffical

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Job Dating: Take Control of Your Career Journey and Love What You Do

We’re great at sharing stories about our dating lives, what if we shared just as much about our career paths? By relating the career process to the process of dating, the work world can seem a little less intimidating, a bit more manageable and open to honest conversation about the highs and lows that we have in our careers.

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Introducing Our New Features These easy make ahead Bacon & Mushroom Breakfast Egg Muffins make the perfect quick healthy breakfast to have in the fridge or freezer to grab on the go. See 32 -37 for the recipe and others as well!

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Devyana Hasan is one of the upcoming Malaysia Tamil child artist who was born to a beautiful couple Kamal and Naliny. See 38 for full story!

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Bacon & Mushroom Breakfast Egg Muffins These easy make ahead Bacon & Mushroom Breakfast Egg Muffins make the perfect quick healthy breakfast to have in the fridge or freezer to grab on the go. They are hearty and packed with eggs, crispy bacon, mushrooms, garlic and cheddar cheese. They are also very customizable and can be made with any type of meats or vegetables. I hope you enjoy!

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 100 gr / 3.5 oz bacon, diced 100 gr / 3.5 oz mushrooms, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 10 large eggs, beaten ½ teaspoon fine salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 100 gr / 3.5 oz grated cheddar 1. Preheat oven to 190C / 375F. 2. Position your oven rack in the center of the oven and grease 2x standard 12 cup muffin pans. This recipe yields 18 muffins.

3. Heat oil in a medium large pan over medium high heat and cook the bacon and mushrooms until starting to brown.

About 5 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant. About 1 minute. Take the skillet off the heat.

4. Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl and then add in all of the remaining ingredients until combined.

Pour or scoop the mixture into the muffin cups filling them about 3/4.

5. Bake for 14-15 minutes or until set and the top is lightly golden brown. It should also spring back when you touch it.

6. Run a knife along the sides of the muffins to remove from the pan.

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Cheese Crusted Hawaiian Grilled Cheese For all you ham and pineapple fans out there. This Cheese Crusted Hawaiian Grilled Cheese is THE comfort food for you. This method of grilled cheese sandwiches is the ONLY way I make grilled cheese and have been doing so for years or ever since I picked it up when I was a teenager experimenting in the kitchen. The original way I made it was with pizza sauce, cheese and dried oregano. You can then add your favorite pizza toppings to it.

1. Put ham and pineapple on 1 slice of bread.

2 slices sourdough bread

5. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. (cast iron also works)

2-3 slices extra thin ham 1x slice canned pineapple, or chunks Shredded mozzarella cheese, or other Dried oregano 2 tbsp salted butter

2. Top with shredded cheese.

sandwich to the cheese side and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until cheese is crispy golden on the outside and melted on the inside.

Serve right away!

3. Sprinkle with dried oregano.

4. Top with remaining slice of bread and shredded cheese.

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Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken This Air Fryer Whole Roasted Chicken is going to be your new favorite way of cooking whole chicken. In 1 hour you have the perfect rotisserie chicken dinner that comes out juicy and tender every time. You can serve it either as a main course or use it in so many other recipes that require cooked chicken. I hope you enjoy!

1 1.4-1.8 KG / 3-4 lb chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons chicken seasoning (homemade or store bought)

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180C / 360F. 2. Remove the chicken from packaging and pat dry with a paper towel. Make sure that the cavity of the chicken is empty.

3. Rub the chicken with olive oil and then season all sides of the chicken. Also season the inside of the chicken.

Tie the legs of the chicken together or tuck them under the loose skin.

4. Place the chicken breast side down into the air fryer basket and cook for 25-30 minutes.

5. Carefully turn the chicken around and cook for additional 25-30 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and crispy with the internal temperature of 82C / 180F. 6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the air fryer and let rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

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Three Cheese Creamy Pasta Bake This Three Cheese Creamy Pasta Bake is extra rich and delicious. It’s the perfect comfort food that will leave you wanting more. The combination of three cheeses – parmesan, mozzarella and white cheddar is perfect in this dish which also has pasta in a creamy cheesy sauce. I hope you enjoy!

250 gr / 9 oz dried pasta, of choice 2 tablespoons butter ½ onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons all purpose flour 240 gr / 1 cup whole milk 120 gr / ½ cup heavy cream 120 gr / ½ cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon fine salt ¼ teaspoon white pepper Pinch of ground nutmeg

42.5 gr / 1.5 oz grated Parmesan 70 gr / 2.5 oz shredded mozzarella 70 gr / 2.5 oz shredded white cheddar 1. Preheat oven to 175C / 350F. 2. Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions.

Don’t overcook it at this stage because it will cook more in the oven.

6. Whisk in the cream and chicken broth until smooth and lump free. Use more milk if you want the sauce to be thinner.

7. Season with salt, pepper and ground nutmeg.

8. Add in the parmesan and stir until melted.

9. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir until combined.

3. Meanwhile make the sauce by melting the butter in a large pan or Dutch oven over 10. Transfer to a small/medium baking medium high heat. Add the chopped onion pan (7x11 inch) and top with shredded to the butter and cook until soft. About 3-4 mozzarella and white cheddar cheese. minutes.

11. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the 4. Add the minced garlic and cook until cheese is lightly golden and bubbly. fragrant. About 1 minute.

12. Take out of the oven and let sit for 5 5. Stir in the flour for about 30 seconds minutes before serving. and then gradually whisk in the milk until it starts to thicken.

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Glazed Almond Pound Cake The best Glazed Almond Pound Cake that’s super easy to make and extremely delicious. It’s topped with cranberry juice flavored glaze and sliced almonds which makes it the perfect weekend treat that everybody is going to love. I hope you enjoy!

115 gr / 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

Glaze: 195 gr / 1 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon cranberry juice 1-2 tablespoons milk or water Sliced almonds, for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 175C / 350F and grease a standard 9x5 loaf pan.

120 gr / ½ cup milk, of choice

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time mixing in between each addition.

1 teaspoon almond extract

3. Mix in the milk and almond extract until everything is combined..

200 gr / 1 cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs, room temperature

315 gr / 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon fine salt

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4. In a small bowl stir together the flour, baking powder and salt.

5. With the mixer on low speed, slowly

mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Careful not to overmix the batter.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a cake tester/toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Once done baking let the cake cool down for 5 minutes in the pan and then remove the cake to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

8. To make the glaze: Mix together all of the glaze ingredients until smooth.

Drizzle or pour over the top of the cooled almond cake. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top and serve.

Easy Nutella Brownies Simple and delicious recipe for Easy Nutella Brownies. Just mix everything together in a bowl, transfer to a baking pan and bake. Then garnish with flaky sea salt and serve. I hope you enjoy!

115 gr / ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed 100 gr / ½ cup granulated sugar 2 eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 375 gr / 13 oz Nutella ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 125 gr / 1 cup all purpose flour Flaky sea salt, for garnish 1. Preheat oven to 175C / 350F. Grease and line a 8 or 9 inch square baking pan with parchment paper..

2. With a mixer (handheld or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment) beat butter for about 1 minute until smooth and creamy.

3. Add in the sugar and beat for 1 minute until combined.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating in between each addition.

5. Beat in vanilla extract, Nutella and salt until everything is combined.

6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a cake tester/toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Once done baking let the cake cool down for 5 minutes 8. With the mixer running on low speed, beat in the flour until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.

9. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the middle of the oven for 30-32 minutes.

10. Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing and cutting into squares. Garnish with flaky sea salt and serve.

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Kidpreneurs

Devyana Hasan It’s not uncommon for kids, at some point, to tell their parents: “I want to be on TV…!” but an eight years old girl declared it to her parents.

Devyana Hasan is one of the upcoming Malaysia Tamil child artist who was born to a beautiful couple Kamal and Naliny. Being youngest in the family, she has been always an adorable and cheerful child ever. Her unconditional love towards her elder brother, Shalven who is affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy that unable him to walk has defines her love and purity towards him. She has been the 38 WQMagazine.com

pillar for her brother by giving moral support, motivation, and always by the side. She strongly believes one day, her prayers will be answered through miracles. Her journey started when she was 5 years old, knowing her interest, her parents enrolled her into Kids Modeling training at Amberchia Academy. She developed and gain tremendous confidence and that’s the place she broke her stage fear. It’s true enough her right brain works enormously, apart from modeling, she loves music, dance, singing, colors, giving facial expressions and many more that falls under the category of art and as a good observant along with grasping power, this little girl started to show her talents to the world through social media. It’s very transparent, Devyana’s parents were the backbone of her growth, they tapped and cultivated her interest more by doing short videos and uploading them on social media platforms. As she was getting famous by getting many followers and supporters, one fine day, an A Malaysian movie director approached her for a call sheet for a movie and television show. Yes, Devyana’s dream came true!! She was given a chance to act in a Tamil telemovie called Sara and a Tamil serial called Mente, she shined bright as a star.

Even with the busy schedule, she managed her school activities, and other classes efficiently, as her motto is always never give up and never compromise in circumstances! She is visionary child, she wants to be an outstanding and inspiring personality for others by achieving her dreams and ambition. Devyana Hasan expressed her gratitude towards her parents, brother and feeling blessed and humbled to the Universe for giving her a wonderful family that she will cherish now and forever! May her dreams inspire younger generation and become worldrenowned television host and never forgetting her ambition to be a Dentist.

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Four-legged Contributors Friends Akuma - Male American Akita Age: 3

Owner: Maria Willis

This is Akuma. He is an American Akita. His name is Japanese for “Demon Bear”. Which is fitting since this breed was originally bred for bear hunting. He is very curious but aloof with strangers. Akuma loves toys and will carry them in his mouth. He is on and off leash trained and knows a few tricks like “shake”. Instagram: @unicorngroomer

Aggie -Female Siamese/Tabby mix Age: 17

Owner: Marisa DeRoma

Aggie had three owners in her lifetime. She was put up for adoption at the age of five and adopted by my grandma.

She lived with her for eight years until my grandma had to go to a nursing home which pets are not allowed. I ended up taking her in and since then has been living with me for the past four years. Due to her Siamese nature she is very vocal. Instagram: @marisa_deroma

Bazinga- Male solid black Age: 6

Owner: Jami Davis

Bazinga was a Hurricane Ida evacuee kitty. We went back for him a week after we adopted Scrump because we were afraid no one would want a black cat. He likes to sit in the window and watch the birds. He and Scrump are both big talkers. Bazinga loves to sit in my office window and watch the birds while I work.

Maui- Female Black & White Age: 2

Owner: Jami Davis

My daughter called me from high school one afternoon asking me to come pick her up and bring a box. A feral stray had kittens and animal control was on the way. We brought home 5 kittens and had to bottle feed them for 2 weeks. We fell in love with little Maui and had to keep her. She is fierce and independent.

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Diesel- Male Tabby Age: 2

Owner: Jami Davis

Diesel is the 2nd kitten we kept. He was the runt and bonded to me very quickly. I am “his person”. Now that I WFH full-time, he is over the moon. He sleeps on my desk while I work and has his own pillow next to mine when I go to sleep at night and usually wraps his paw around my finger while he sleeps.

Cooper- Male Red Bloodhound Age: 7

Owner: Jami Davis

Cooper Dawg, aka “Hot Mess”, was my daughter’s Christmas present in 2014. He was our 2nd bloodhound, so we knew exactly what we were getting into, slobber and all. He loves barking at the garbage truck because he thinks they are stealing his stuff.

Maui is his little buddy, and they often curl up on “his” couch together for a nap.

Rocky- Gelded male Age: unknown (14yrs+)

Owner: Jami Davis

A former coworker rescued Rocky and convinced me to give him a good home. The plan was for me to get him back under saddle so we could ride him, but cancer had other ideas for me (NED since ’13) so Rocky has become our pasture pet. He loves getting all the apples and carrots from the neighborhood kids and is enjoying the good life.

Scrump- Female Tabby w/white Age: 11

Owner: Jami Davis

Scrump was the last Hurricane Harvey evacuee kitty at the shelter. She had been there for some time and was on her last day. Her adoption fee had even been paid by one of the volunteers in the hopes that someone would save her by taking her home and save her life. The adoption counselor cried when we said we wanted to take her home.

Contributors Special Thanks

Jami Davis Instagram: @mamagrizzly29

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Stars & Entertainment Kaitlyn Boxall My Mother is also a very creative person, which has been a big influence for me growing up.” Kaitlyn says, recalling her insight to creativity. Kaitlyn’s aspirations were stemmed by her Mother, who come to be a creative and resourceful single parent, due to having little to no support, despite being shunned by a wealthy family. In spite of this, Kaitlyn did not allow this to prevent her from telling their story and has always been determined, to change the representation of how single parents are looked upon, and instead praised for their admirable strength.

Since the rise in domestic abuse cases due to the COVID19 pandemic, Kaitlyn decided to put her Mother’s experience with abuse to positive 21-year-old Kaitlyn Lorraine Boxall is a use, by producing her new film, ‘Behind Closed British film director, producer, screenwriter Doors’ (in collaboration with Women’s Aid), and a domestic violence advocate. She has which followed a woman who confides in a become best known for her independent films, counsellor, about her abusive husband and the ‘Someone Like You’ (2020) and ‘Behind Closed wellbeing of her two daughters.

Doors’ (2021) The reactions received to the film was Kaitlyn Boxall originally started off in a women’s overwhelming, raising many interesting debates refuge at just 3 weeks old, shortly after her for viewers across the world. Despite the Mother fled domestic abuse in Croydon. She romantic connection between the counsellor primarily grew up in a small town called Erith, the abused woman in the film, it was the in the London Borough of Bexley, where her controversialist that triggered the high level Mother brought her up as a single parent. of responses, making the production very Kaitlyn begun filmmaking very early on in life, tactically written. when she received her first ever camera at the Kaitlyn Boxall is now recognized for her age of 10, leading her to become emotionally realistic representation on societal issues, invested in the creative arts and film industry. which are inspired by true life events from her She now currently resides in Welling, (London personal background. She continues to direct Borough of Bexley). her own productions, with more inspirational “I have always been passionate about art and stories to tell, leaving a memorable mark on film throughout my entire childhood, as I British film history. turned to creativity and imagination in order Instagram: @kaitlyn_boxall to occupy myself, due to being an only child.

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Stars & Entertainment Hafsa Munir

My name is Hafsa Munir, I am a model and an up-and-coming actress from a Thai and Indian descent, based currently in KL, Malaysia. I graduated university a few years back with a degree I wasn’t very committed or happy.

That’s when I tried giving a hand in modeling with small gigs here and there. It was a challenge at first, I was met with dead-ends.

But I was happy and I knew then, that this was what I wanted. I am the title holder of Miss Supermodel Universe Malaysia 2020, the 4th runner up in Supermodel Universe, and was previously the 2nd runner up of Ms PinkLady Asia. I absolutely adore traveling, I also play badminton and volunteer in refugee centers 44 WQMagazine.com

and charity events during my free time. I have played a major role in Townmall- a Malaysian movie and minor roles in Tamil and Bollywood films, Sathuranka Vettai 2 and Anjaanrespectively. I’ve also appeared in many TV commercials for- KFC, Black Whale, Alha Alfa Cosmetics and San Francisco Coffee, to name a few and in magazines such as Cosmopolitan magazine and Majalah Jelita magazine.

Modeling and acting have always been a huge dream of mine since my childhood days I want to inspire others just as actresses and actors that I’ve seen from my childhood have inspired me and have got me to where I am today. I’ve had many challenges come across my way.

Even now, I’m burdened every so often. The motivation and cheers I’ve received from myself, my friends, families and peers have got me going and I can never be more thankful.

One of my inspirations is Angelina Jolie, she’s everything I admire and more. The way she’s a voice for the unfortunate, how she spreads awareness and all that she has accomplished.

She’s a true icon. And so, I, myself want to use my platform to help young girls out there to take a stance and pursue their dreams and also to prove that you can be what you dream of because with enough effort anything and everything is possible since that is what I relied on to get where I am today. Lastly, my prayers are out to everyone due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I want everyone to know that there is always hope to be found. I hope that everyone takes care and stays safe.

Instagram: @ hafsamunirofficial

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Meet The Publisher Welcome to my world ~ the life of Ilene Carol Greetings,

productivity and making more money. All of this came from me committing to writing in my gratitude journal every day. It was supposed to be for 90 days, but I am still writing in it every day first thing in the morning. It has set my tempo to be more positive in my everyday life.

I’m Ilene Carol, the Publisher of Women’s Quarterly Magazine. It has been a stressful time for us all and trying to figure out new ways of doing things. Our Fall edition is about coming full circle within our lives and finding balance. I want to share with you not only some of the things that go on in my world, but resources and knowledge that have helped me live a full circle healthy lifestyle – emotionally, mentally, physically, financially and spiritually.

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I realized all the little things that we take for granted – having a roof over our heads and clean water to drink. The important people in our lives – family and friends. I especially enjoy spending time with my grandchildren. Children have a way of teaching us about ourselves and remembering an innocence that we forget when we become adults. I hope that you will try this method and see what transformations show up in your world. Connect with me:

90 Day Transformation When I first put the “90 Day Transformation” on paper. I had high expectations of using it for weight loss, productivity, time management and personal transformation. The reality of what happened is a commitment to write in a gratitude journal every day. As I continued to write week to week only about what I am thankful for, I saw how my mindset and perception were changing.

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Youtube Blog Twitter Podcast Connect With Me I am really looking forward to reconnecting with my audience through my new projects. I am looking for a few Business BFF’s to take along with me. I don’t want women supporting women to be just a hashtag on my Instagram feed. If you want to collab, brainstorm and exchange resources …. let’s talk. Also, send me your ideas on podcast, blog and chat topics to, contact@ilenecarol.com.

knowledge on various subjects.

Start an exercise routine – establishing some sort of routine and sticking with it will help with stress and increase mental clarity.

Suicide Awareness September Awareness September was a great “awareness” month for us focused on – Suicide, Selfcare and Self-improvement.

Here are the highlights from my social media posts for September:

Self-Care Awareness

“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” ~ Katie Read When you are taking care of your responsibilities and everyone else, it is easy to lose sight of your own needs.

Taking care of yourself is not a selfish act, it is a loving one. Caring for our needs allows us to reset and come back refreshed which ultimately leads to us being kinder not only to ourselves, but to those around us.

Benefits of self-care: Reduce stress. Be more productive. Boost creativity. Strengthen relationships. Make you feel refreshed. Boost self-esteem.

Here are some suggestions of activities to add into your schedule to take time out for yourself: Get active – just go for a walk and get some fresh air and sun.

Take a nap – schedule some power naps for 10-20 minutes, no more than that.

Get a hobby – having a hobby helps you to switch your brain off from problems due to life, home, work. Depending on the hobby – it allows you meet and interact with other people.

Pamper yourself – schedule a massage, manicure, pedicure or a facial.

It’s time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most. #bethe1to

Ask

Research shows people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks after them in a caring way. Findings suggest acknowledging and talking about suicide may reduce rather than increase suicidal ideation.

Be There

Individuals are more likely to feel less depressed, less suicidal less overwhelmed, and more hopeful by after speaking to someone who listens without judgement.

Keep Them Safe

A number of studies have indicated that when lethal means are made less available or less deadly, suicide rates by that method decline, and frequently suicide rates overall decline.

Help Them Stay Connected

Studies indicate that helping someone at risk create a network of resources and individuals for support and safety can help them take positive action and reduce feelings of hopelessness.

Follow Up

Studies have also shown that brief, low-cost intervention and supportive, ongoing contact may be an important part of suicide prevention, especially for individuals after they have been discharged from hospitals or care

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Learn More:

Visit: www.BeThe1To.com

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What’s on your mind?

Ghosting. Do you know what it is?

If so, have you been ghosted or did you do that to someone else.

Ghosting can be work related or personal. This article is on the personal level when you have been communicating with someone and out of nowhere, the person stops answering your calls and text messages. Ghosting is basically rejection, without the finality.

It can leave a person feeling confused, hurt and paranoid.

Since modern day technology and dating apps, this has become an all-too-common practice.

If someone is ghosting you, this is due to not wanting to communicate or the expectation of a “difficult” conversation.

Change your perspective. It’s only a confrontation if you allow emotions to take over.

Communication gives clarity.

Opens the door to an interchange of opinions. Instead of being selfish, it considers the other person’s feelings. Don’t let the selfish acts of others consume you.

5 Goals for Self-Improvement

Learn a new language – learn to speak another language fluently.

Volunteer your time – volunteering makes people feel happier and gives them a sense of purpose.

Read a book – reading books helps with work/life balance, improves selfconfidence and relationships.

Learn a new skill – go back to school or take an online course to increase your

If you have had this done to you or have another topic you want to discuss–send me an email about your experience contact@ilenecarol.com.

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Mind Your Buisness How to Create a Family Budget For singles, creating a budget is relatively easy. They tend to have a good handle on how much money they have coming in, and when tracking expenses, they only have their own to think about. But creating a family budget is a whole new ball game.

Making a family budget may be tricky, but it can be done. Here’s how.

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Take inventory of all income.

If a certain source of income fluctuates from month to month, use the lowest amount or average it out.

Keep track of all expenses for a month or so. Keep all of your receipts, and ask all family members to turn theirs in to you each day.

Add up your monthly expenses. Be sure to include bills, debt payments, groceries, and everyday expenses such as lunch money and transportation costs.

Get the family together and discuss ways you can trim the budget. Getting input from other family members will help you determine which expenses are necessary and which ones could be cut down or eliminated. Maybe you or your spouse could start taking lunch to work instead of eating out, or maybe the kids can drop an extracurricular activity.

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In addition to individual expenses, discuss how you can cut down on the electric bill, groceries and other necessary family expenses.

Estimate how much you can save on regular expenses, and cut the completely unnecessary items out of the budget. Then refigure it and see where you stand.

If you end up with a surplus, allocate a portion of it to savings. If you’re in the red, go back and rework the budget until you have more income than expenses.

Being Realistic One reason that family budgets often fail is because they’re just not realistic. It’s great to cut down on expenses, but sometimes we tend to go too far. For example, cutting entertainment out of the budget completely might look good on paper, but we all need a little diversion every now and then.

Creating a family budget can help keep spending under control, leaving more money to pay down debts and save for future goals. But in order to succeed, close monitoring is essential. Your efforts will be rewarded, however, with less financial stress and more money in the long run.

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Credit Repair Tips Credit repair agencies claim that they can remove bad entries from your credit report. But did you know that you can often have them removed yourself at a much lower cost? There are two methods by which you may be able to get negative entries removed from your report.

Option 1

Option 2

File Disputes with the Credit Bureaus

Negotiate with Creditors

If You Can’t Get the Bad Entries Removed

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires credit bureaus to investigate any item on your credit report that you dispute. If the information is found to be false, inaccurate or unverifiable, it must be corrected or removed from your report. The bureaus have 30 days from the time they receive notice of the dispute to complete their investigation.

Dealing with creditors can be intimidating, especially if you’re not on good terms with them. But speaking to your creditors directly may help you get negative information removed from your credit report.

There is no guarantee that disputing information on your credit report or negotiating with creditors will get negative items removed from your record. If it doesn’t, the best thing you can do is try to build up some positive information on your report. Making your payments on schedule will raise your credit score, and with the passage of time, the good entries may outweigh the bad.

If there is any inaccurate information on your credit report, a dispute is certainly in order. But some people have had luck disputing items that were in fact accurate, including judgments, collections accounts and repossessions.

If such items are not verified by the creditor (or the court in the case of judgments) within the time limit for investigation, they must be removed.

If you decide to dispute a legitimate entry, simply write a letter to each of the credit bureaus stating that you dispute that entry. No explanation is required. But keep in mind that if the entry is verified, it will remain on your report. And if the creditor verifies the information after the 30-day time limit, the credit bureau may reinstate the entry as long as they notify you at least 5 days before doing so.

If you only have a late payment or two on your account, a creditor might be willing to remove the derogatory information once you’ve resumed a regular payment schedule. If you’ve experienced repossession or had an account turned over to collections, payment in full might persuade them to remove the negative entry. It sounds like a long shot, but you never know until you ask. Requests to remove late payment information may be made after you’ve brought you account current. But if you’re hoping for removal of a repossession or collection action, it’s best to negotiate a deal before you pay anything.

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It’s important to keep our debt at reasonable and manageable levels, or we could end up incurring insane interest charges and scraping to make our payments. Even for those who manage debt well, unexpected life changes can result in difficulty making ends meet.

When we find ourselves having problems with debt, the first course of action is to take a look at the budget. Finding ways to cut back on unnecessary expenses can help us pay down debts and keep monthly bills current. But what happens when we can’t solve our debt problems with budgeting?

Sometimes we need outside help.

It’s hard to go to someone else when you’re having money troubles, but if you don’t gain control over your debts, your credit rating will suffer.

So it’s important to take charge before it’s too late.

Some debtors turn to debt consolidation as an answer to debt problems. They transfer highinterest debts to a lower interest credit card, or they put up the equity in their homes to get the money to pay them off. While these options can provide lower payments, they are not without drawbacks. Closing numerous accounts and putting all of your debt into one account can negatively affect your ratio of debt to available credit, lowering your credit score. And if you use your home equity to secure the money needed to pay off debt, you’re putting your home at an unnecessary risk.

Another popular option for those with debt problems is credit

counseling. Credit counseling agencies offer help with budgeting, and in some cases, they will set you up with a debt management plan. A debt management plan involves negotiation with creditors to obtain lower interest rates and lower payments. The debtor makes one monthly payment to the credit counseling agency, and the agent forwards payments to each creditor.

A debt management plan can help you get out of debt faster, but it can also impact your credit. A note is added to your credit report stating that you are undergoing credit counseling. This means that you can’t get new credit. However, the notation is removed once you’ve paid off your debts.

It’s also important to make sure you’re dealing with a reputable credit counseling agency. Some charge high fees or fail to make payments to creditors on time. There have also been some that were found to be outright scams, keeping the money that debtors sent them to pay their bills with. When considering credit counseling agencies, make sure they’re members of the Association of Independent Consumer Credit Counseling Agencies (AICCCA) or the National Foundation of Credit Counseling (NFCC). These organizations regulate and monitor member agencies, making sure that they operate legally and ethically.

An overabundance of debt can wreak havoc on our finances and our credit scores. By seeking help at the first sign of trouble, we can often prevent our debts from spiraling out of control.

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Places you’re Leaving Money on the Table (and How to Fix Them Today)

For any business owner with an online presence (and EVERY business should be online!) there are many passive ways to build income streams into your website and products that will bring in extra money while you focus on serving your current customers. Passive income is good and will help your bottom line while you actively market your business.

You’ve invested good money into your business and your website; why not make it work harder for you?

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Affiliate Marketing is a simple way to make commission by recommending products or services to your audience. This process is similar to telling your friend or neighbor about the great pizza place where you just ate dinner. Simply sign up for the product’s affiliate program and place a unique link within a product review on your blog or on a web page listing all the business tools you recommend. Every time someone clicks on your link, they are brought to the product’s site and if they make a purchase, you get a commission.

Affiliate links can also be added to eBooks or other digital products you sell. However, review the Terms of Service for all the social media platforms before posting an affiliate link.

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Creating upsells in your sales funnel is another overlooked place where you can bring in extra money.

Do you have a basic sales funnel in place, where you make an offer

to your broad audience and then have more focused, more expensive offers for them to choose from over time? These additional offers bring your customers down the funnel toward your most expensive offer.

Now, for each main offer in your sales funnel, think of an upsell your customer would find valuable. This may be free admittance into your private Facebook group or maybe it’s a report, checklist, form, or eBook for a nominal fee that is a no-brainer add-on to their order. For your more expensive offers, add a more expensive upsell, like a trial period in your membership site. The key is to choose relevant upsells that will benefit your customer and that makes sense to couple with the initial product purchase.

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Back-end efficiency is important to any business, whether it’s strictly online or whether you also have a physical location. Very often business owners are too close to the situation to see how everything flows (or doesn’t flow) together, similar to why having someone else proofread your sales copy is ideal because they are more likely to pick up typos, strictly because they didn’t write the copy.

If you need more help deciphering which passive income streams you’re wasting, call me to schedule a discovery meeting.

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How Much Time Have You Got?

Business leaders know they can’t do everything themselves. They see grand plans for the future of the business and know what their own strengths and weaknesses are. These leaders will shop around for expert advisers, coaches, and assistants to handle the myriad tasks involved in the backend of the business so they can dedicate their time to finding new clients and building those relationships while their team handles their own areas of expertise.

We all have the same 24 hours in each day but how we USE those same 24 hours will determine your level of success. Have you ever analyzed what tasks you accomplish during the day, especially on those days where you question where the day went and wished you had an extra eight hours to finish your to-do list? Knowing where you spend your time is part of the equation for success.

Of course! Don’t be intimidated by others who tell you something is impossible.

In order to change your mindset, find a mindset coach who can help you work through the reasons why you need to do everything yourself and identify your fears about hiring help.

Find a business coach who can analyze When you’re first starting your business your backend operations and give it makes sense that you want to watch advice for automating certain tasks your budget and not hire any outside or suggestions for who to hire next. help. After all, you need to make money Consider a social media manager to before you spend money, right? Do-itkeep your accounts current with posts yourself business owners take on every and to engage your audience. Hire a task that deals with sales, marketing, virtual assistant to manage your email billing, and operations, plus everything and your calendar while you’re handling else that doesn’t fall into those categories. sales and marketing. Think of how much But if you’re working on closing a sale, time you will save if every one of these it stands to reason that you don’t have team members do their own jobs within the time to develop a strong marketing the same 24 hour time period. You will campaign or to create content for your definitely see faster growth in your website or social media channels. Dobusiness but making that first hiring it-yourselfers are stretched too thin and hurdle can be tough. If you’re ready for become an expert at nothing. Very often a complete business analysis and ready these business owners feel behind, like to grow your business, call me for a they’re always playing catch up with what discovery call. A good business coach can their clients need and trying to salvage simplify your business operations and those relationships instead of forging the create a blueprint of how to proceed with way to bring in new business. hiring a team.

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Are You a Do-ItYourselfer?

Mind Your Buisness 5 Coaches You Don’t Have (But Should) It seems the current popular advice for growing your business is, “You need a coach,” and you’ll see dozens of people hanging up their coaching hat, advertising for clients. But the term “coach” is extremely broad and general so the key to hiring the right coach is knowing what you’re looking for and what TYPE of coach to hire.

Every coach has their own niche – much like your business serves a particular niche – and within those niches, every coach has their own strengths and weaknesses. Let’s look at some of those niches in full detail.

Mindset Coaches Mindset coaches focus on your brain’s mindset, how you think and feel about your business and your life; and how to turn any negative thoughts into positive thoughts.

Mindset coaches do not solely focus on business; if you’re unhappy with any aspect of your life, a mindset coach can help you figure out your dreams and help you achieve them.

Some mindset coaches are licensed psychotherapists while others are certified coaches.

Confidence Coaches These coaches empower their clients who struggle with limiting beliefs and shyness. Again, they are not focused solely on business owners; absolutely anyone who wants to combat negative self-talk and increase their own self-esteem can hire a confidence coach. Some confidence coaches are licensed life coaches or have other degrees in addition to their coaching certifications.

Public Speaking Coaches There’s much more to public speaking than reading PowerPoint slides verbatim. Public speaking coaches are skilled communicators who can analyze the effectiveness of your presentation; give hints about diction and enunciation, as well as give tips for making your presentation more engaging or entertaining. These speaking coaches can also help you combat your stage fright.

Giving women a voice We want you to live your best life by providing tools, resources, advice and inspiration on career, business, entrepreneurship and finances. We want to give women a voice to share and tell their stories that will inspire and pave the way forward for others on their journey.

Writing Coaches We all know the basics of writing from our elementary school days but writing is not a talent that comes easily to everyone. Whether you need some critiques for your blog posts or want to get input of how to outline your book, writing coaches are language experts who often specialize in a certain niche – book publishing, travel writing, food writing, etc. – who can help you convey your information in a more effective way to your audience.

Full page ad packages available for authors, coaches and online retailers.

Branding and Visibility Coaches Branding is so much more than your logo and your business colors.

Branding coaches will help you develop your company brand – or your company image – and will help you gain the visibility (publicity) that you need to build name recognition. Branding coaches have a firm understanding of how to convey your message to your audience and how to keep your business image positive.

An experienced business coach will know which niche coaches will best serve you and should also have contact names and professional relationships with those in each niche. Need help making your business grow? Contact me at contact@ilenecarol.com.

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Mind Your Buisness Educate Yourself Before Starting The Path To A New Career If you’re looking to start a career – whether it’s because you’re just beginning your journey as a working adult or because you’re ready for a change in life – you should know that the process is much larger than just getting a degree and looking for a job.

We are stronger together.

So how can we help each other?

Sometimes you need a helping hand, some guidance or a little push.

SUIT Sisterhood connects people seeking guidance with a Mentor. Business, Career, Lifestyle Mapping and Spirituality.

Which one are you?

Mentor– You want to pass along your years of experience in whatever field or area of expertise to a more junior individual.

Mentee – You are in need of guidance from someone with more experience.

If this sounds like you, whether you are the Mentor or the Mentee, go to the link to join our sisterhood.

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Sophisticated Unique Innovative Talented Sisterhood

A career involves knowing your interests in a particular industry or area, knowing what to expect as far as compensation and responsibility and researching what tools and knowledge you will need to be an asset for companies in that industry.

It’s wise to begin your pursuit by educating yourself on what careers are in demand and what skills you need to enter those careers.

Here are few simple steps that can help get you started:

1. Understand your interests –

Some colleges and universities offer prospective and current students complimentary self-assessment options to help determine careers that fit their interests. For example, University of Phoenix offers Phoenix Career Services, a comprehensive suite of tools and services specifically designed to help prospective and current students make informed decisions regarding their career paths and educational needs. And the Career Interest Profiler helps students to identify professional interests in several areas, allowing them to plan ahead for paths of study.

2. Understand employer needs –

Knowing what jobs will keep your interest going strong is a good start, but it’s also important to learn what employers need from workers in that field so you can take the right college courses and learn the appropriate skills. You also should learn what jobs are in demand in your field of interest, so you can assess whether your

career of choice offers room to enter and grow. University of Phoenix’s Job Market Research Tool helps potential and existing students learn the demand and typical salary information in the current market.

3. Understand educational needs –

Starting a new career often involves the need to return to school for a new degree so you can be more competitive when entering the job market. My Career Plan is a personalized roadmap that University of Phoenix students incorporate into their academic journey so they are developing the competencies that employers are seeking in the workforce today. And career preparation tools provide students with resume, cover letter and interview development services so they can put the best foot forward while job searching.

4. Understand your financial

responsibilities – Schools will provide information on financial obligations and options, helping potential students determine if starting or going back to school is a viable option at the moment.

Having a clear picture of the total cost and anticipated timing for paying off a college expense can help you set a budget as you pursue your new career goals.

University of Phoenix, for instance, offers a complimentary Financial Plan designed to help prospective students estimate tuition and fees for their entire degree program and build a personal plan for how they will pay for it.

A new career is an exciting opportunity, and can provide a new look on life from income to social connections and even where you live.

Mind Your Buisness Designing Your Dream Career

Ask For Support

Mentors and a career coach can provide guidance, motivation, and emotional support. They may assist in exploring careers, setting goals, developing contacts, and identifying resources. Align yourself with various mentors, including someone in a position you’re pursuing, providing perspective on the day-to-day responsibilities and challenges. A mentor outside your organization offers a viewpoint on how other organizations run their business and create a safe place to discuss options inside and outside your organization.

Goal Setting

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By Leadership and Career Coach, Danielle Cobo

A study conducted in 1979 by the Harvard MBA program found that students with written goals and specific plans for achieving their goals made ten more than 97% of their peers. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, and Realistic, and Time-Bound. Identify the specific steps to achieve your goal, including development courses, frequent calls with mentors, and reading books.

Measuring your progress is an essential step to being accountable. Stretch yourself outside your comfort zone while ensuring your goals are attainable and realistic within reach. The last step is setting a target date you are going to achieve your goals.

It’s no secret that when you are looking to elevate your career, sometimes the most challenging part is understanding the steps to achieve your career goals.

When you create a clear roadmap to achieve your goals, the opportunities are limitless. In this article, you’ll learn four steps to gain clarity on your career.

By taking these four steps, you are building an effective plan for your career.

It First Starts with Shifting Your Mindset

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daniellecobo/

The first step is identifying the negative thoughts that limit yourself. These are negative thoughts that we’ve told ourselves, preventing us from pursuing our goals.

Set aside 20 minutes in a quiet place and write down the negative stories you’ve told yourself. Then write an affirmation for each negative thought. An example may include “I don’t have experience” to “I am confident in my abilities.”

Identify Your Strengths and Growth Opportunities Identify your core competencies, including top three strengths and two growth opportunities. Stumped? Ask your peers. For example, if your growth opportunity is communication skills, enroll in a public speaking course, practice active listening, take a personality test to understand your communication style, and flex your communication approach with others.

Website: www.DanielleCobo.com Instagram: @thedaniellecobo

Danielle Cobo Bio: With over 14 years in corporate America, including 7 years as a Senior sales leader for a Fortune 500 company, Danielle mastered interviewing techniques to uncover top talent, accelerated onboarding, built cohesive teams, and developed personal branding for career success.

Danielle offers comprehensive workshops for organizations and individuals focused on personal branding, developing high-performing teams, team building, exceptional customer service, leadership development, accelerated new-hire onboarding, and coaching professionals through the interview process to step into their dream career, earn the income they are worth, and create the life they desire.

Danielle is a published author, professional speaker, and host of the “Dream Job with Danielle Cobo.” Danielle has been featured on Fox News and ABC World News.

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What’s on the nightstand?

Contributors Julia Vellucci Julia Vellucci is an 18-year-old girl, born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, with five novels published and a passion for the written craft. She is Italian by origin. She has never been good at visual art but her mom and younger sister both of whom she admires are definitely her creative endeavours as she was inspired by them to find a way to express her creative side, through writing. She discovered her love for creative writing over two years ago when she first began to bring fictional characters to life through the written craft thanks to a school book club she was part of and couldn’t help but wanted to discover what made her characters unique and carry out their story until the very end. Julia’s dream is to be able to inspire readers through her words as she believes words can project more than actions ever could.

Her books are available on Amazon: Link: www.amazon.com/Julia-Vellucci Or visit: Website: juliavellucci.weebly.com Instagram: @juliavellucci_

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Girl by the Tracks: Book I in the Love Tetralogy The first book in the ongoing fantasy romance Love Tetralogy (series of four). It features a love story full of much magic as two broken people build each other up, one being invisible from everyone but him in more ways than one. They learn to love and accept their insecurities and flaws which are what truly make them beautiful and who they are.

Boy by the Plate: Book II in the Love Tetralogy

The second book in the Love Tetralogy which focuses on the female character’s son from book one. He is learning to love the unexpected things life throws our way through a dramatic love pentagon, which includes another invisible girl, and many life lessons through his abrupt and sometimes reckless life decisions.

Woman by the Penthouse: Book III in the Love Tetralogy The third book in the Love Tetralogy emphasizes a love to hate relationship with emotion as the girl who isn’t invisible or emotionless any longer forgets what it means to be her true self. She’s forced to figure this out when a man from her past allows her to question life, new life, and the future of the world is now on her shoulders.

The 30 Day Exchange Part one in a two part teen fiction/romance Exchange Duology which is a coming of age story featuring a mysterious birth exchange where children are treated like items in a store, much romance, many life lessons for teens in particular and secondary stories that demonstrate the value of friendship through heartaches overcome together.

The Seven Day Return Part two/the sequel to the teen fiction/romance Exchange Duology. This book takes place 16 years later from the initial mysterious birth exchange where children are treated like items in a store. It features much romance, forbidden love, misunderstood people, learning to love and accept yourself and many inspirational themes and messages.

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Do-Gooder Spotlight HUMANS FOR EARTH: AN INITIATIVE TO AMPLIFY THE VOICE OF HUMANITY TO SAVE THE PLANET Amongst the billions of stars and planets known to the world, and even amongst the unknown, there is only place that supports life and for billions of years has seen it breathe, evolve and thrive. A place which we all known as earth. Yet despite the fact that it is the only “home” to billions of us, and other living beings of the environment, we are blinded by our greed and our hunger to industrialize and build concrete jungles that have irrevocably damaged the earth, the effects of which can be seen daily. From climate change induced disasters, to costing lives and livelihood, the earth is sending blaring signals for help!

However, just like every story has its heroes, there are certain people, ordinary humans who are giving it their all to battle, protect and save the planet from climate change. Those voices need to be heard and amplified to set an example of perseverance and inspiration for us all.

We are Humans For Earth. Our mission is to narrate their stories and amplify such strong voices and stories about people who are adopting sustainable lifestyles and acting to save the planet. We want the voice of such humans to reach and inspire. Regardless of what happens, we are here to save our home as a mark of respect for our ancestors and as a duty towards our coming generations .

Our Journey

I am Aparna Choudhuri, an engineer by profession and a climate change activist by passion.Post attending the World Sustainable Summit in New Delhi. I decided to start my organization covering sustainable stories about ordinary people from around the globe. My co-founder and sibling Neerja Choudhuri ( an undergraduate law student) helped me to leverage the power of Instagram to reach out to thousands and use the social media for creating a change!

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So far we have covered stories from London, Africa, India, Belgium and many such inspiring stories. Our goal has always been to unify the global response of climate change into one movement.

WAY FORWARD The fight for climate change is real and we want to empower our warriors with a platform from where they can inspire the eight billion population of our earth.

We believe that when humanity is united as “one for the earth” we can save our planet for our future generations.

Contact Website: www.humansforearth.weebly.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/humans-for-earth Instagram: @humans_for_planet_earth

Do-Gooder Spotlight Laura Rhodes-Levin, LMFT., Founder of The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety

By Jules Lavallee

Laura is the Founder of The Missing PeaceCenter for Anxiety, a facility that offers a variety of modalities, including Psychotherapy, Neurofeedback, Art Therapy, Olfactory Anxiety Reduction, Group Therapy, Movement, and more to help ease the nervous system and restore the brain, body, and mind to a place of calmness and relaxation. At The Missing Peace Center for Anxiety, therapy is combined with modern technology to help facilitate the brain to return to its senses and reach a feeling of well-being.

Tell us your unique approach in understanding anxiety and anxiety disorders.

In the facility, we have found it extremely effective to treat anxiety holistically. That means we work with the mind, the brain, the senses, the physical body, the spirit, and the energy body. Because anxiety affects us holistically, it is important to treat it that way. We cannot just think our way out

of anxiety. It is like scratching your head for an itch on your foot. The part of the brain that experiences fear is different from the part of our brain that solves problems. While it is important to think about your problems differently, first we must address the body itself, which has been hijacked by anxiety or depression. We must soothe the body, before we are able to think differently. That’s where most of the work in our facility starts. If your dog is stressed out, you wouldn’t ask “what triggered you fluffy?”

You would sooth your pet. Our fear is triggered by the more primitive part of our brain.

Along with CBT, EMDR, DBT and ACT and psychodynamic therapeutic techniques, we use a combination of modern technologies such as neurofeedback and pemf that give the opportunity for the brain to reprogram itself and create healthier neuropathways. We provide movement for the body as well as massage. Art therapy addresses anxiety and depression in an entirely different way than regular talk therapy. We also incorporate music therapy, sound, breath and smell as a way to teach our clients how to relax themselves, find hope again and achieve happiness.

Addressing mental health is an issue that is still struggling to find a foothold in promoting and maintaining ongoing and preventive care. We know that we need to be ahead of the game when it comes to physical health, and we are only just starting to acknowledge that the same is true for mental health.

What are some of the misconceptions about anxiety? How are you helping clients?

Anxiety is not always a bad thing. It’s important to learn that it is okay to be uncomfortable sometimes.

Our anxiety is there to alert us to danger. That’s an important mechanism to have. Anxiety is essential to our survival, so be glad you have it!

But everything in moderation lol. We need tools which ground us to reality. We must learn to walk the line between safety and fear. It is important to understand why your anxiety is taking over, how to approach it and soothe it and how to use it to your advantage. I like to tell my clients it’s like getting a master’s degree in yourself. You are getting a hold of your owner’s manual and learning about the amazing vehicle that is your body.

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Do-Gooder Spotlight

Forward Foundation is a small, local nonprofit dedicated to assisting working, single parents and their children who have encountered a life altering event which has resulted into a financial crisis.

These “events” may include things such as divorce, death, illness, extended litigation, or taking on a caretaker role.

Qualified working, single parents are eligible to receive subsidized childcare assistance and educational services. This aid allows them the opportunity to earn an income; hence providing stability and independence for their family.

Our Mission “Empowering Action to Move Forward” Strength, Perseverance, Persistence, Purposefulness The Forward Foundation empowers single, working parents experiencing financial crisis to build an independent, secure, and healthy future for themselves and their children.

Financial Support Includes • Monthly childcare subsidy - paid directly to the childcare provider.

• Expenses affiliated with our educational workshops, activities, and events .

Client Profile

We work to assist parents who are working full time, finishing advanced degrees, or a combination of both. These are typically individuals that would not qualify for assistance through the state due to earning “too high” of an income.

Forward Foundation is filling that gap of families that fall in between.

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to work with each of our families individually.

• We’ve recently partnered with a parenting coach to assist parents with parenting and co-parenting skills such as positive disciplining, setting boundaries, development of social skills, and modeling emotional intelligence and self-regulation.

• We are building a referral network of family counselors and attorneys.

This network will offer more affordable access to mental health services and legal consultation.

EMPOWER - Our goal is to provide the necessary tools needed to take our families from instability to Navigating single parenthood is tough; even more so when dealing stability. with financial hardship • One out of four homes in Our Program America are single parent households.

• During what can feel like a very isolating and uncertain time we help • Childcare is one of the largest families take a step forward. We do expenses that parents face. this by helping them build a support network and gain valuable skills.

• Cost of full-time care for an infant or toddler costs • In conjunction with our approximately $20k a year. collaborative partners, we equip our parents with vital resources and basic knowledge in the areas they need Our What to best care for their children. Our comprehensive program prioritizes Forward Foundation has thoughtfully designed a program financial literacy for the entire family, but also provides access to that fosters the resilience and professional workshops centered independence of the families we serve so they can “move forward.” around legal concerns, career advancement, parental coaching, mental health, and life skills.

SUPPORT - Qualified working, single parents are eligible to • We work with financial advisors receive subsidized childcare who offer individual consultation on assistance and educational services. Forward Foundation also saving, family budgeting, as well as provides a sense of community as setting long and short-term financial a “safe space” during a vulnerable planning goals. time.

• We have incorporated an elementary level financial literacy EDUCATE - In conjunction with program to instill the value of earning, our collaborative partners, we saving, and spending money at an equip our parents with vital resources and basic knowledge in early age. the areas they need to best care for themselves and their children. • We have a case manager on staff

Our Why

• Milestones are set up for our parents to meet throughout the year, as well as requirements to complete a certain number of volunteer hours per month.

The hope is that upon completion of our program our parents return as mentors to a new cohort of parents.

• We firmly believe that our families need to be as vested in their success as we are. Forward Foundation does not offer a handout, but a hand up. It is imperative that we equip our families with the vital resources, and basic knowledge of the areas they need to best care for their children.

Our Goals • Foster resilience and financial independence.

• Build community and gain valuable skills.

• Bring awareness and advocate for this immense need.

Our Links Website: www.forwardfoundationva.org Facebook: @forwardfoundationva Instagram: @forwardfoundation_va LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ forwardfoundationva/ Twitter: @fwd_foundation YouTube: Forward Foundation

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Do-Gooder Spotlight Bernadine Fried- LMFT -Trama and Addiction Expert at Red Door in Beverly Hills

By Jules Lavallee

Tell us about your background.

I had a childhood that was immersed in addiction and began very young around the age of 12 or 13 years old.

Growing up, my family remained in a constant flow of partying and drug use. Growing up in LA had its problems. As the youngest in the family, I watched my older siblings as they began to fall deeper into their substance use. My friends would say I lived in the “cool” house because of our “anything goes” mentality.

We spent our time jumping off the roof into the pool, conducting Ouija board seances, and lip syncing to Bowie. The carefree atmosphere of the 60s and 70s was the perfect Petrie dish to fuel my intense addiction later in life. By the time I was 26 years old, I hit my bottom as they say as I was hopelessly addicted to a daily use of heroin and cocaine. I had tried everything to try and curtail my addiction without luck. But after a decade of rehabs, detoxes, and methadone intense therapies, I was able to get sober on December 10, 1987. Once I had six months of sobriety, I began working with other addicts in recovery attending UCLA Extension and I have been in the field ever since. We started the Red Door in 2018 after a client who I cared for very much died of pancreatic cancer. His beautiful mother, who is an activist for political reform, invited Alex and I over for dinner. At dinner with members of her foundation, my late client’s wife and their 2-year-old son, they wanted to help support us with a significant donation to Alex’s nonprofit, the Evergreen Fund, which he started in September 2005. In 2018, we used the donation to start Red Door Life, a wellness community in West Hollywood, California.

Lifestyle plays a significant role in the successful path to recovery from addiction.

Explain.

A successful path to recovery often entails a lifestyle that is based on a multidimensional approach. Often this includes the emotional, physical, and spiritual. Healing as in meditation, yoga connecting with community and nature. Also “giving back” to others and striving to live a life that is unencumbered by self-obsession. The trap that Addiction plays tends to narrow and create 62 WQMagazine.com

obsession with escape and getting away from internal exploration. Recovery gives people the chance to explore life as a new adventure and opens up the opportunity to feel like they are floating on the sensation that anything is possible.

Recovery opens a channel of curiosity and a new perspective without being numbed out shut down.

Recover creates a new inspiration and an overall happiness and the sense of wellbeing. There is the freedom of obsession and shame that allows for the sense of possibility.

What factors contribute to the success of The Red Door?

The Red Door is a community that provides a safe, engaging, purposeful, supportive, fun, healing environment in a beautiful setting to help individuals embrace recovery. We are committed to providing individualized services tailored to each client. We support each client with a wide range of services to enhance twelve different dimensions of a client’s life including fitness, nutrition, spirituality, community, physical and mental health, relationships, purpose, entrepreneurship, and giving back. The Red Door allows people to feel connected and hence not alone. There is a safety and camaraderie and a sense of connection in its approach.

Website: www.bernadinefried.com

Business Spotlight

where people want to shop, as opposed to having to shop.

I spoke to the woman who ran the store and worked for her for one day, and in that time, I learned all of the things I did not want to do in my store.

What are the top sellers online?

Our top sellers in our store, as well as online, is purses and the close second, is our dresses. During the pandemic, it seems like everyone lived in sweatpants, so it reminds me of the end of the 1918 pandemic when the Roaring ‘20s flourished. During the recent pandemic, a lot of us wouldn’t even put on lipstick, let alone dress up.

When I leave work to see my incredible husband I put on my lipstick and he tells me how beautiful I look. All of this feels wonderful. It’s the little things we weren’t able to do that make us feel very special.

The Vault Luxury Resale: Accessible Luxury for All

By Jules Lavallee Sue McCarthy is the Founder, and CEO of The Vault Luxury Resale, one of the nation’s finest upscale resale boutiques located in the St. Louis suburb of Brentwood, and a luxury resale online store that was born during the pandemic.

Known as the “Upscale Resale Queen,” McCarthy, with love and support from her two caring daughters -- Laura McCarthy Maurice and Diana McCarthy Ford – has shown her zest for family, business, and life for several decades.

What led you to launch one of the nation’s finest upscale resale boutiques?

What do you look for when buying products for the boutique?

We are currently looking for fall and winter items that are three years old or less. This means labels from the better department stores (such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom’s and Neiman’s), and boutiques our the very sure sells, and because we buy the items outright, as opposed to when they sell, we have skin in the game.

We buy things we know we can flip. For example, we don’t buy purple Prada pants, but we do buy black Prada pants. Handbags and jewelry are big sellers. We have great scarves. Currently, we have two rare Birkin bags and a $14,000 Hermes bag. We want to have items for all women size zero to size 22. One reason we are so packed all the time is that there is literally something for everyone.

First of all, I’ve always had my own business. From the time I was a child, I never could afford to pay full price.

One day I stepped into a consignment shop after being used to rummage sales, looked around and I thought “I can do this and I can do it well.” It doesn’t have to be dark, Website: www.thevaultluxuryresale.com dark, and unorganized. I knew I wanted to make it a place

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