publisher’s letter
editor’s letter
Empowerment Traditionally, empowerment means giving someone the power or permission to do something, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights. Many of us wrongly allow our power to be determined by others. When we look for permission to live our lives, we are no longer in control of our thoughts, emotions or destinies. In truth, empowerment comes from within. There isn’t a right or wrong way of being. Accepting your uniqueness is the biggest key to self-empowerment. Give yourself permission to make mistakes, to feel grateful at least once a day and to love yourself. When we love ourselves, we also empower others. When we love ourselves, we say to the universe, “I am ready to receive my success.” Shifting our thoughts and frequencies to messages of love will instantly transform our lives. As Henry Ford once said, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” You are enough, Liz McGehee
"Empowered women, empower women."–Anonymous From the moment my sister Tami discovered she had breast cancer, she embodied the word "empowerment." She is the inspiration behind our annual Empower Issue, which is always released during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here at Inspire Health, we believe that you are filled with incredible power. To the women like Tami who continue to radiate strength and motivate others in the face of life’s toughest battle – this issue is for you. We hope these articles empower you to take that one extra step toward healthy living, to stay positive and to care for your body, mind and soul. We also want to invite all of our readers to our ribbon cutting ceremony on October 3 at 4:30 p.m. Here, we will launch our newest, local magazines: Home and Garden Decorator and Moments and Memories. Stop by and speak with our creative director, editor, art department, sales team and co-founders – let us know what inspires you! I would also like to introduce the newest member of our team, Chad Ruiz! Chad is a talented salesperson, writer, designer and team leader. From local magazines to his accounts, he brings inspiration to everything that he does, and he consistently generates higher ROI for his clients. Welcome to the team, Chad. Whether it's a parent, sibling, child or even yourself, every reader has been affected by cancer at some point in their lives. Inspire Health is here to support you. If you or someone you know has an inspiring story, share it with us at editor@inspirehealthmag.com or on our Facebook and Instagram page. Here's to those who inspire us and don't even know it, Suzanne Fox
Inspire Health is a bi-monthly magazine dedicated to women’s health & lifestyle issues. It contains the information and inspiration that encourages healthy lifestyles, positive relationships and support for the environment and community.
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Executive Publishers HAL G. FOX & SUZANNE POLK FOX Section Writers
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PUBLISHER sfox@igofox.com 504.812.7836
Chad Ruiz
NOLA/NORTHSHORE SALES chad@igofox.com 985.503.1726
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Tami Charbonet HOUMA/NOLA SALES tami@igofox.com 985.804.9404
Stephanie Edwards NORTHSHORE SALES stephanie@igofox.com 985.703.0219 September § October 2017
Cover Fitness Health Fashion & Beauty Kids & Family Destinations Editor
PATRICIA DANFLOUS TAMI CHARBONNET ANJA SPRINGTHORPE WHITNEY ALEXANDRA MICHELE ROBERT POCHE SUZANNE POLK FOX LIZ MCGEHEE
Creative Team Director DIANNE WALLER Art JENNIFER CABALLERO Design TRA PHAM Web NEAL BOYD
© 2017 Jumpstart Publishing, LLC, New Orleans, LA All rights reserved. Printed in the USA by Fox Print Services (igofox.com) The information contained in Inspire Health is intended for educational purposes only. A reader should never substitute information contained in Inspire Health for the advice of a health care professional. Jumpstart Publishing, LLC and publishers of Inspire Health, do not endorse or promote any of the products or services described in the pages of Inspire Health and the publishers do not verify the accuracy of any claims made in the editorial or advertisements contained in Inspire Health. Readers should not use the information in Inspire Health for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. Readers should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or have or suspect they have a health problem. IH31-40pg-V3
