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he name Vanderbilt is forever linked to the ascribed status of a bygone era referred to as the Gilded Age, the period following Briton’s transition to steam power and the mechanization of factories spurred by the industrial revolution in the early to mid 1800’s. During this era, visionary magnates including Cornelius Vanderbilt reshaped the fabric of American culture through their extraordinary business ventures in transportation, steel, and oil.

Fast forward to 21st Century modern day visionary, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, a direct descendant of Cornelius Vanderbilt. Together with Umi McGuckin, Vanderbilt Costin co-founded SohoMuse, an invitation only, on-line platform set to reshape how professional creatives promote, network, book, sell and share every aspect of their projects. Taylor Swift famously said, “You’re the only one who gets to decide what you’ll be remembered for.” Citing the Disney business model as inspiration, Vanderbilt Costin is sure to be lauded far into the future for the inception and development of this ground-breaking community of professional creatives.

Though the name suggests inherent advantage, Vanderbilt Costin’s newsworthy achievements reflect incredible talent, intuitive business acumen, and personal merit. Her entrepreneurial spirit sparked the reimagination of on-line creative enterprise to financially benefit creators at large. Singer, Artist, Entrepreneur, Empath and Activist, Vanderbilt Costin, alias Mo Costin, is no stranger to the limelight having had 5 top 10 singles on Billboard’s Dance Club Song Chart. Devoted to several worthy causes, proceeds from last year’s holiday release, I’ll Be Home for Christmas, a duet with her dear friend, British Fashion Designer, Malan Breton, benefitted Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids and the Vanderbilt Museum in Suffolk County, NY. Blessed with a beguiling presence and an other-worldly voice tempered with heart and earnest desire, Consuelo was counseled early on to make her own mark on the world by her father becoming fiercely independent in the process. A multifaceted artist and business-woman, she designed and successfully launched a celebrated jewelry collection, Homage, on HSN, inspired by an engagement ring inherited from her great grandmother, Consuelo Vanderbilt Earl. And as Cofounder and President of SohoMuse, Vanderbilt Costin’s skillful management style is rapidly transforming the on-line booking process of vetted talent through the first vertical social network for the creative industry.

Central to this platform is the creation of the SohoMuse Marketplace where vetted members customarily show and sell their work. During the 2020 Pandemic lockdown, SohoMuse became an integral space for musicians and artists to safely preform during carefully curated events, generating much needed income as theaters and concert venues went dark. Networking events, fashion previews, mentorship programs, education and job opportunities are current advantages of membership. Masterclasses carry nominal fees. Next up, Vanderbilt Costin is endeavoring to create and release content through the expansion of the SohoMuse platform, producing and launching its first full length feature film acquired as an IP (Intellectual Property) with full ownership and sole distribution rights.

As an Empath, Consuelo is committed to helping others, endowed with a lifelong propensity for learning and sharing, her quest for excellence a hallmark of her life’s work. She is happiest surrounded by family and loyal friends who love her and support her numerous projects. Her candid personality and disarming honesty drew us up close and personal during our interview. JEZMagazine is blessed to introduce you to an inspiring woman of integrity and joie de vivre, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin.

JEZ: First things first. Thank you for your time today! We’re thrilled to get to know you better. Where were you born and raised?

Vanderbilt Costin: “Happy to join you! I was born in New York, but we lived in many different locations during my childhood. When I was 2 years old, we moved to Los Angeles and when I was 6, we moved to England. I went to schools in London till I was 15.

Then it was back to the US by 16. It was a perfectly nomadic life!

(Laughing) Then I went to boarding school in New Jersey for one year and moved back to LA by the time I was 16. Starting over seemed kind of natural to me as a nomad though it wasn’t always easy. But I think having had those experiences helped me relate to people from all walks of life today.”

JEZ: Was the name Vanderbilt ever a burden? It’s such a recognizable name, did people ever treat you, well, differently?

Vanderbilt Costin: “I didn’t know the name Vanderbilt meant anything different than any other name when I was young. As I got older, I felt people had a lot of expectations of me for sure. However, it was important to me as a Singer and an Artist that I only went by the name Consuelo or Consuelo Costin.”

JEZ: What was it like to go to school in England?

Vanderbilt Costin: “Overall, I loved growing up in England more than anything and London will always be my second home. English prep schools are a much different experience than going to public schools in the US. I really loved the Glendower Prep School in London, but I got a lot of negative attention for being that “American girl.”

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My mother started to make me eat macrobiotic food and it smelled horrible. (Laughing) The kids in school made fun of me because it smelled so bad. (Laughing) It was one of the reasons I didn’t have many friends. I was the stinky, fat gymnast from America. (Laughing) I also attended the Milford School which was primarily known for their sports programs. I had my share of difficulties just like any kid, but I always felt different inside.

I was a very precocious child” JEZ: What were your dreams as a child? Kids tend to manufacture fantasies as a form of escape. How did you cope with always being uprooted?

Vanderbilt Costin: “I always loved to sing and dance. Being a nomad felt very adventurous. Different from being uprooted.

But I guess always trying new things was how I dealt with it, and I tried everything. (Laughing) My mother was completely exasperated because I didn’t know what I was going to do with my life, so she sent me to the Queen’s Secretarial College in London to learn shorthand. It was one of the worst experiences EVER! UGHH. The royal children are even sent to this school which I don’t get. It was a throwback to the 40’s and 50’s where you’d have to remove your jacket so they could see if you had curvature of the spine. I flipped out over that. It was a nightmare. They told me I was the worst secretary they’d seen in 150 years! (Laughing) It must be one of the proudest moments in my life, second only to being told I was the worst waitress. (Laughing) When people make these negative comments, it just makes me stronger.”

that attitude comes with consequences, some good, some not so good. I’ve never been on a straight path and there’s nothing I haven’t tried. Never had a fear of failure either and I failed constantly (Laughing). I’d love to be more literate, but I struggled through life with a learning disability and everything I learned was basically by trial and error. I think our real education in life comes from experience, travel, and exposure to different cultures.”

JEZ: We’re glad you didn’t become a secretary! At what age did you know you could sing? Were you always musical?

Vanderbilt Costin: “I started singing around 6 years old, and I played the flute for a while but when you’re a singer, the muscles you use to play the flute can interfere with the development of the muscles you use to sing, so when I found that out I stopped playing. But gymnastics was my first love as a child. I was seriously training 4 days a week at the Queen’s Mother Sport Center in London, and I dreamed of being in the Olympics. It was incredibly competitive, but I was determined. I was very muscular, and it made me look overweight, so I was dieting by the age of 7. When I was 11, homeschooling was considered so I could get to the next level, but it never happened. I did train with Olympic coaches in Paris, but unfortunately, I developed a crippling fear of being injured and eventually pulled out. The good news was the discipline I learned in gymnastics has really helped me in my life.”

JEZ: What was your greatest setback in life?

Vanderbilt Costin: “No one escapes this world without facing setbacks but how we handle failure is critical to positive personal growth. I’d have to say the learning disability was mine.

I wish my difficulties in getting an education hadn’t affected me so deeply. My struggles with learning made me realize I had to work harder to be taken seriously than anyone else. But my mother, I must give you her full name, Serena Vanderbilt Van-ingen McCallum, taught me to be authentic to myself, to be true to myself if you will, and I found it to be very loving, constructive advice. She always said, “Stay in your sneakers.”

My greatest lesson in life despite the learning disability is crystal clear. If what we’re attempting to accomplish in life doesn’t come from the heart, and if it’s not totally truthful, it won’t work.”

JEZ: You admit to being very precocious as a child. Was it an advantage or a disadvantage?

Vanderbilt Costin: “I think it gave me an advantage for sure, but not sure my parents thought of it as an advantage. (Laughing). I had an agent by the time I was 7. His name is Harry Gold, from Talent Works. He’s based in the US, and his agency is still considered one of the best agencies in the world for child actors and musicians.”

JEZ: What’s your relationship status?

Vanderbilt Costin: “Happily married to my best friend Rafael Feldman. We just celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary.

We don’t have kids together, but we consider our gay Pomeranian dog, Bugsy Malone, to be our child. (Laughing) He likes to bite women, mostly me…it’s hilarious. He has such a fickle personality.

He totally clings to me, just like a child until Rafe comes home and then he behaves like I don’t exist. Kind of like the Daddy Syndrome. (Laughing) It’s total rejection. (Laughing) Then I find myself looking for ways to get back in his good graces.

It’s an ongoing struggle.” (Laughing)

JEZ: Moving back to the states as a teenager, leaving everything behind must have been difficult. Most teens would have rebelled.

Vanderbilt Costin: “Actually, I was very sad to leave England and I missed my life and world there. I did have the opportunity to work with the legendary Ron Anderson in LA which made the trip back worthwhile. He’s coached some of the biggest names in the industry including Adele, and Alicia Keys. I also trained with Seth Riggs, an amazing coach who has worked with Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder. It was incredible training. It’s critical to surround yourself with the right people in the entertainment business because it can be brutal. But with all that training, I was still unsure about what I wanted to do with my life. One regret I have is I never finished college.”

JEZ: Love to hear about happy relationships! Who’s your celebrity crush?

Vanderbilt Costin: “Didn’t expect that question but it’s an easy one, (Laughing) Christian Slater! I met him when I was 12 years old at Heathrow Airport in London. As a kid, I was always flying back and forth to Europe alone as an unaccompanied minor.

The stewardesses would let me pretend I was a stewardess, and I met a lot of famous people while I was traveling. I really got into it and had more fun than you could imagine. I would even be invited to sit in the cockpit with the pilots during the flights. Couldn’t do that today. I was introduced to Christian Slater in Heathrow after a flight and was so star struck, I ran away from him as fast as I could! (Laughing) I’ll never forget it.”

JEZ: Most of us are uncertain about career choices at that age.

When did you get serious about pursue a singing career?

Vanderbilt Costin: “The world stopped for me when I almost lost my life in a horrific car accident in London. I was declared dead which is truly a life altering experience. I was in the hospital for three weeks with the right side of my face smashed up, and I thought I’d never sing again. As soon as I was able to, I committed myself to practicing and honing my craft as a Singer. I was introduced to Christian Siedel by my father, a German Producer credited with discovering Claudia Schiffer, and he would fly me between London and Munich to work together. I was very grateful to him for his guidance about the music business and about songwriting. After a trip to the VH1 Music Awards, a friend introduced me to John Williams, also a legendary Producer, who signed me and helped me start my music career. Even though I worked with a lot of great people in the industry, having had some great success, there was always something amiss. I truly believe if I’d been mentored in the right way, my life and career would have been completely different.”

JEZ: SohoMuse. What was the inspiration to create this platform?

Vanderbilt Costin: “It’s pretty simple. No matter what field of business we wind up in, I think most people have ideas on how to make things work better. And change truly starts with just an idea. After being in the studio all day, I’d come home and late at night I’d start to imagine what it would be like if musicians, dancers, and writers were able to connect, create and collaborate in one place. Over time, the idea began to morph into a planning process to build a community of vetted creatives working within an exclusive platform designed to attract and support members. Right now, there are two tiers, SohoMuse World and SohoMuse. Our third tier, SohoMuseBlack, will be launching soon.”

JEZ: What was your most daring escapade in life?

Vanderbilt Costin: “Can’t think of anything specific right now, but I’d have to say I’ve been driven by passion and love throughout my life, and I’ve been reckless at times. I test myself all the time and 9

JEZ: What one word describes you?

Vanderbilt Costin: “Geez…..It’s got to be Insane! (Laughing) I’ve morphed into a thousand creatures in my life, and I’d like to add whacky, sweet, brilliant, odd duck, but most of all, heart.”

JEZ: They say there’s a fine line between insanity and genius.

Jez believes SohoMuse is genius! How is this platform changing the industry? Why is it invitation only?

Vanderbilt Costin: “Our goal is to curate a multi-tiered culture of professionalism within our platform that is integrous and transparent. Vetted members from the creative arts are working and producing products and services in the upper echelon of their respective fields and they come to us seeking a trusted haven to network and promote their work. Our young, vetted, up and coming members will have the advantage of mentorships to help them realize their growth potential. Having an invitation only platform adds value to becoming a member. If the membership were to get filtered down by allowing anyone to join, the value would disappear. Our artists expect SohoMuse to be exemplary in every respect. And we in turn honor our members for being exemplary.”

Jez: Many people were adversely affected by the pandemic.

SohoMuse continued to thrive and grow. What made that possible?

Vanderbilt Costin: “The fact that we’re a digital platform truly worked to distinct advantage during that horrible time when a lot of businesses were failing. Throughout the pandemic we supported our members by hosting an exceptional series of virtual performances by well-known artists, besides groundbreaking guided panel discussions with experts tackling a wide range of topics from Black Lives Matter to issues affecting LGBTQ community members. This Virtual Entertainment Series was hugely successful, generating revenue for artists whose incomes came to a complete halt during the lockdown. And we were able to support several charities as well. All inclusive, live streaming performances, films and extraordinary discussions are an essential component of SohoMuse, leading to tremendous future growth potential.

And the fact that our platform is global and interactive draws people from all walks of life and cultures into the conversation.

The celebrity factor driving interest to these events was also amazing. In the two series we’re talking about, Grammy nominated songwriter Linda Perry guested on our 4 day LGBTQ panel series SohoMuse Presents Voices. And Rapper JaRule and Downtown Julie Brown participated in the Black Lives Matter Artists Speaks Series, just to mention a few participants.”

JEZ: We attended a few of these events and really enjoyed them!

What’s next?

Vanderbilt Costin: “Long story short as possible. I was introduced to a man by the name of Jimmy Dennis on Face Time by my friend Michele who asked me to speak with him for two minutes. Four minutes after the call I was driving to Philadelphia to meet him in person. His story was the most gut wrenching outpouring I’ve ever heard, and I just had to know more. I knew I wanted to help this person in any way I could. And that’s what’s happening next.

Jimmy was a musical prodigy who grew up in the projects in a beautiful loving family and he was into R&B music. His father was a Preacher and very talented himself, and he taught him everything

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about music. Jimmy formed a band you may have heard of, the Sensations, with four friends from the projects back in the late 80’s. Not only was he a musician, but he was also a talented clothing designer and made all their stage outfits. On top of that he choreographed their routines.

They were headed for success, he was just 22 years old at the time, when he was arrested in 1991, charged, and convicted for the murder of a 17 year old girl. He was no-where near the crime scene that day but was sentenced to death for a crime he couldn’t have committed and spent 9,000 days on death row. He continually maintained his innocence the whole time, but no one believed him. Finally, he was released after taking a plea deal. That’s 25 years. 25 YEARS! (Venting) He hasn’t been fully exonerated but the transcripts say he’s innocent. Ever since meeting him the urgency to help him has become a burning focus for me. Truth is everything and I’m proud to say we have become family. We all know that things can go terribly wrong in our judicial system. We all know we need prison reform.

The expansion of SohoMuse into the next phase, producing and releasing full length feature films, is a natural progression in line with our future vision. I’m grateful to share this development with you because the story of Jimmy Dennis needs to be told.

I feel honored to tell it because he’s one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. We’re in the process of giving him the well-deserved opportunity for his story to be heard, to help him heal, and to help restore his dignity. Unfortunately, Jimmy’s truth is the truth of too many wrongfully incarcerated individuals.

It’s a story we all need to hear and carefully digest because it can happen to anyone. All I have to say now is stay tuned.”

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CONSUELO IN THE SEQUIN TAP SHORTS TUXEDO BY PHILOSOPHY, HEELS BY MALAN BRETON, SEQUIN FAUX FUR LINED COAT BY FREDERICK ANDERSON, NECKLACE BY CAROL BRODIE MAX IS WEARING A CAPE SHIRT, PANTS, & SHOES

BY MALAN BRETON HOMME BOWLER HAT BY THE VANDERBILT MUSEUM COSTUME ARCHIVES

KENDAL IS WEARING HEAD-TO-TOE MALAN BRETON HOMME SCARF BY MONTGOMERY FRAZIER OPPOSITE PAGE: CONSUELO IS WEARING A 2 PIECE LACE SUIT BY FREDERICK ANDERSON, BLACK ONYX & BLACK SPINEL RING BY CAROL BRODIE.

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MAX IS WEARING HEAD TO TOE MALAN BRETON HOMME CONSUELO IS WEARING A COORDINATED PINSTRIPED SUIT BY ALBERTA FERRETTI, BUBBLE GUM PINK PATENT LEATHER FAUX FUR COLLAR COAT BY MALAN BRETON, EARRINGS & RING BY CAROL BRODIE

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CONSUELO IS WEARING A COORDINATED ANIMAL PRINT SKIRT & SWEATER BY PHILOSOPHY CULTURED YELLOW PEARLS BY & PRINT BOOTS BY MALAN BRETON WHITE HINGED BANGLE BY CAROL BRODIE

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STYLING SONECA GUADARA @styledbysoneca MARIANO GARCIA @marianogarciax

HAIR & MAKEUP GREGG BROCKINGTON @greggbrockingtonbeauty

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It’s hard to take a bad photograph of LANA OGILVIE because, simply put, she is breathtakingly beautiful. If you don’t know of her, she is the first model of color to be given a contract with the CoverGirl cosmetics brand. Throughout her illustrious career she’s appeared in countless magazines including Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated.

Ogilvie has also become an entrepreneur in her own right. She has her own jewelry line, Sabre Jewelry (pictured left) and she is a self-professed skin care addict .

Glowing skin has been her trademark for decades, and she wanted to help women realize their best skin too, so after years of research she finally developed and launched Lana Ogilvie Cosmetics, a line that is non-toxic and loaded with rich organics. From superb serums, to unique oils, Lana Ogilvie Cosmetics is supermodel approved.

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EZEQUIEL DE LA ROSA @ezequieldelarosa JENN LYON @thejennlyon JORDI IVEN @jordiiven JOEL RAMIREZ @iamjoelrami thanks to @tony_jones81 for the malemodel JOSE VENTURA @joseventuravbcg BADGLEV.MISHKA GREGG BROCKINGTON @greggbrockingtonbeauty SONECA GUADARA @styledbysoneca PATRICK O’LEARY @patrickkyle_ LUXUNY @_luxuny_

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Q&A Q: If you had to name your biggest inspirations, who would they be and why?

Oh so many! But here’s a fewMadeline Kahn, Nell Carter, Anais Nin, Frida Kahlo, Hedy Lamar, and Audre Lordeall such unique, smart and talented women.

Q: What did you learn most about yourself after such an eventful year?

That I don’t have to believe my thoughts. I can learn to respond instead of react.

Q: What makes you feel most confident?

Landing a great joke.

Q: We admire how vocal you are about causes that are important to you. Which organizations would you like to raise more awareness about?

The Loveland Foundation provides funding and resources for black women and girls to access therapy.

AisFor is the reproductive rights organization I’m on the board of which reduces stigma around abortion and funds grass roots organizations in every state that help protect our reproductive health/ rights. And NEDA is the National Eating Disorder Association and they are a one stop shop for all things eating disorder related.

Q: If they ever made a movie about your life, what would the logline say?

Let her run into your life the way she runs into furniture.

Q: Any new projects on the horizon?

We can’t wait to see more of you on our screens!

I’m currently shooting a new HBO pilot that I’m so stoked about but also watch season 4 of “Claws” on TNT every Sunday at 9pm!

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NEW YORK STRONG Interviews by Denise Pereau Photography by Ezequiel de la Rosa

New York. The word itself conjures up images of immense skyscrapers, busy streets, brisk pedestrians, finance folks in suits, a few too many rats scampering down the subway stairs, and actors taking a bow on a glamorous broadway stage. But for the team at Jez, New York is one-of-a-kind, because of the incredibly unique people that call it home. Granted, it takes a certain amount of drive, ambition, and relentlessness to make it here, but as the song goes, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.

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Erin Hawker Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

Contrary to the belief that public relations is a glamorous, partyfilled job; in reality, public relations is a marketing driven tactic that is critical in shaping a brand’s identity. It’s a lot of hard work, long hours and the juggling of ego’s. I’ve worked in-house and on the agency side before starting Agentry PR 12-years ago. We strive for a balance of both global and emerging brands. Working with emerging brands is a lot of hard work as you have to scream and shout to get them noticed, usually with no additional dollars to help support activations, etc. I think watching a brand grow from 0-to100 is one of the most satisfying facets of my career.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

I’m really starting to love Hudson Yards-the gallerias have been there for 20 years, but now restaurants, shopping and great bars.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

I love going to galleries or pop-up art installations. I have some fun books like Atlas Obscura or Untapped New York that tells you crazy and fun things to do.

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

Saga and The Peak for glamorous and chic dinners with a view.

Overstory and The Crown for amazing tasting cocktails with a view.

And, then Nothing Really Matters is cool and chic and hidden in a subway station.

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

Every role has its obstacles, and the most thrilling part is being a problem solver. No job, role or career will be without them so it’s important to recognize that and always stay positive; and know it’s all going to work out!

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

Electric and vicious all in one!

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Barry Mullineaux Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

I have been in the hospitality industry in restaurants and nightclubs for 22 years and also had the drive for the constant action.

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

The job that we do is 18 hours a day 7 days a week so it’s having the drive and dedication that keeps me going.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

My favourite area is SoHo. It was the first area I lived here in NYC and I have always loved it there. It’s also where I opened my first Italian restaurant back in 2007.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

Taking my daughters to Central Park and just being outside.

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

The best espresso in NYC is Buon Italia, which is downstairs at Chelsea Market. The best place for oysters and lobster rolls is Pearl Oyster Bar. The best Italian pastries are at Zeppole’s Bakery.

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

New York City is a city that is not for everyone yet it’s the city that has everything for everyone.

BARRY IS WEARING SHOES BY @STEFANOBEMER CLOTHES BY @SARTORIAVESTRUCCI

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Carlton Jones Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

At an early age I was always attracted to clothing, and working in retail through high school and college helped me break out of my shell and become confident in my comfort zone. It was after a door closing and being unjustly fired from my last retail gig that a window opened and I was introduced to the world of styling through a friend.

He worked for a well-known photographer, and suggested I start working on the portfolio and try my hand at this new endeavor. In the 20+ years working as a stylist an editor, I would often design custom looks for my clients. Little did I know that was paving the way for me to bridge my career into creating my own brand.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

My favorite area of the city is Harlem. I could very well be partial being that this was my home for over 20 years, but I love the sense of community and it’s proximity to the buzzing city. Close but not in it.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

My favorite thing to do in the city is absorbing the infectious energy of the non-stop stylish hustle. This is done easily on my day to day, although it’s ideal to experience this while joining friends for great dinners in any of numerous favorites spots.

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

The greatest obstacle I’ve encountered is common among new businesses, and that’s operating income. I have not yet overcome this obstacle, I simply maneuver through it being clever and creative and utilizing my supportive network. Grants and loans don’t hurt either!

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Jared Lehr Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

Creating art is my passion and being able to work with natural gemstones was magnetic for me.

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

The greatest obstacle has been competing with pillar brands that have unlimited time and resources, but through passion of my craft and the journey, thankfully we have done very well.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

Love Soho, I grew up every Sunday walking down west broadway talking art with my father.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

Getting lost late at night in alphabet city and finding a new favorite spot.

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

Baby Brasa on 7th ave south and La Esquina.

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

Dream it into your reality.

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Kacy Duke Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

Fitness has always been a part of my life – I grew up dancing ballet and running track and field, and I loved them both. Though I thought dance would be my path, over time my passion for both dance and track and field came together and brought me into fitness as a lifestyle, and personal training and life coaching as a career. It was an organic and easy life progression that combined a sense of grace with athleticism into building a lean, healthy, beautiful body.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

For me, entertaining at home and cooking for family and friends— vaxxed and socially distanced — is the absolute best. Though it’s been a challenge recently, sharing food, good conversation and of course wine, is a balm for the soul – and it’s even more fun doing it outside on my patio with lots of cozy blankets and great music. When I’m not entertaining, you’ll find me exercising —curled up with a book, or watching TV with my special guy and my dog Zeus.

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

For me, there are opportunities in every obstacle. Sure, obstacles may make things move more slowly than I’d like, or interfere with the way I thought things would go, but, when you reframe the word ‘obstacle’, and think of it as a bump in the road, solutions and workarounds make themselves known—obstacles force you to think more creatively. That doesn’t mean that I ignore or minimize it when life throws curveballs, but having faith – in yourself, a higher power, the universe, or all of the above – makes finding a path through dark times a lot easier. As I always tell my clients when they’re going through a rough patch, it’s OK to fall down every now and then, just don’t build a house there. Get back on the road and keep moving forward!

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

I have a few favorites, though they’re not hidden exactly! When I am in the mood for a trip to another world, Casa La Femme is my go-to. The décor is so romantic and magical - and the Middle Eastern food and hospitality always makes me so happy. An evening there always lifts my spirits and gives me that experience of travel without leaving Manhattan!

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Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

That’s like asking me to pick my favorite grandchild! I am a city girl, born and raised, so I love all of NYC! But, if I absolutely had to pick a favorite, it would be my Chelsea neighborhood, and the Hudson River, West Side Highway walkway. I have the great privilege of running or power walking and strolling with my sweet doggie just about every chance I get! Nothing fills my heart with joy and wonder than watching the sun set over the Hudson. The site of the lights flickering to life across the Manhattan skyline never fails to fill me with awe and gratitude.

Next on my list is the smart, sophisticated Italian restaurant, Novita.

The food is amazing and it’s like my second home! This northern Italian gem is one of the best kept secrets in NYC. Although it’s a hub for the who’s who, Novita is like a seasoned New Yorker—welcoming and chic, knowledgeable about great food — it’s perfect for those who crave a New York dining experience that’s chic without pretense! 102 E 22nd St. Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

Through thick and thin, New York is my place! It’s an attitude and the place that makes my heart sing! And I love to sing!

New York…Concrete jungle where dreams are made of Come on… sing it with me!!

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Christopher Harrison Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

My mother claims I was born with the “gift of flip” and she nurtured it. Finding an outlet for that talent and making it into a career with no clear path took hard work and resourcefulness.

Joseph Campbell said, “follow your bliss” and inspired me to keep going. I have stayed true to my calling and live squarely in my dharma. It has led to a surprising life with numerous iterations of doing what I love and sharing it with the world.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

I recently bought an e-wheel, an electric unicycle. Riding it is like skiing through the streets. I love being by the water and will take a glide around the outer edge of Manhattan and marvel at how the city is forever evolving. The parks are amazing!

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

I love places with live music. My favorite restaurant is Chez Josephine, I often order the liver. I also love Swing 46, their roasted chicken dinner is divine. Don Giovanni’s pizza is the best.

I remember when it was the Improv Club so the history is not lost on me. I order up from Turko.

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

In my early twenties, after competing as a gymnast on the world stage, I blew out both of my knees and had to have them partially reconstructed. The tenacity I found while building back my muscles gave me the strength I needed to survive the many ups and downs of building a business in NYC. Now, 30 years after starting my company, I am able to look back and say that the immense challenge was actually a gift, although at the time I thought life was over.

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

I’ve traveled to 56 countries. There is no place like New York.

Summing it up I would say, “Unique New York is a melting pot of humanity; a multi-cultural organized mayhem, a self-expressive explosion of what it means to be alive and chasing your dream.”

I know, that’s a very full sentence, but so is this city.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

I am now a Hell’s Kitchen resident for over 35 years. I landed here fresh off the bus from Salt Lake City, Utah. I’ve always loved Midtown West, perhaps because its diversity; it seems as far away as I could get from the lovely, yet vanilla land where I was raised.

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Frank diLella Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

Ever since my Mom took me to NYC to see my first Broadway show The Phantom of the Opera when I was 6 years old, I’ve always loved that feeling of the lights going down and the curtain going up.

The fact that I get to work so closely with the people who make Broadway’s heart beat feels like a dream come true.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

Central Park. I love walking my pup, Alfie, in the park. My favorite spot to stop in the park, is the Bethseda Fountain.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

Even when I’m not working, there’s nothing I love more than taking friends to the theater. My current favorite show on Broadway is “Company”. A must see!

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

I think the song goes, “If I can make it there, I’ll make it anywhere” - and that rings true for a reason. New York is the greatest city in the world, but it’s not easy to come here and “make it”. I moved to NYC in 2002 to attend Fordham University at Lincoln Center and knew that I’d stay forever. Finding a home at NY1 News was an auspicious beginning, and carving out a niche in the entertainment community certainly didn’t happen overnight, but that makes it all the more fulfilling.

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

Not sure if they’re hidden - but I do love The Polo Bar / Bar Centrale / Felice on The Upper West Side.

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

“And another hundred people just got off of the train…”

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FrancescoBelcaro Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

The language barrier and competition made it very hard at the beginning. In New York, there are all the possibilities you could but there is the competition too. Persistence and passion for what you do overcomes everything.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

I love downtown Manhattan because of its hospitality businesses and the fact that it feels more like Europe.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

Sit in a bar I’ve never been to before and study it.

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

Little Shop BiCe / Casa Cipriani / Sung and Napule / Zeppola bakery / bice restaurant.

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

Carpe diem.

FRANCESCO IS WEARING SHOES BY @STEFANOBEMER CLOTHES BY @SARTORIAVESTRUCCI

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Malan Breton Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

I was inspired by the single idea that fashion could bring hope, and change to the world. A beautiful garment can change how you feel, can be a changing point for cultural awaraness, can be a statement, and can be used to raise awareness to philanthropic causes...

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success?

How did you push through them and overcome them?

Obstacles are moments that allow us to grow, I don’t look at anything as an obstacle but instead as a learning opportunity. One of the greatest is being in more than one place at one time...

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

I love the West Village, It was where I built my first garments, where I started in NYC when I first arrived, it has so many beautiful memories to me.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

In my downtime, I love to visit the jazz and piano bars in the west village and midtown, I love to sing. Some of my favourites are Birdland, Don’t Tell Mama, Sugar Shack, and Maries Crisis...

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

I love Via Carota on Grove street, Joy Love Club on eighth avenue in Chelsea, and The Mark where I have dinner with a dear friend often. Excited for Orso to reopen, though it will not be the same without Joe Allen, RIP. Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

NYC is the land where dreams come true, the streets are not paved in gold, but they are truly lined with opportunity...

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Frederick Anderson Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

I believe Life is a evolution . When I was young I sketched and sewed clothes on my Moms sewing machine. I had a successful career on Broadway and while on Broadway returned to fashion by taking classes and launching my first collection with partner Douglas Hannant. It was a instant success and my life changed dramatically.

I believe fashion was always my calling but the process of exploring my body and dance has been an enhancement to my design.

Understanding the body and movement …. Im a better designer.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

I love The village. To me its what I dreamed NYC would be like.

Walking around in the west village reminds me of the soul of the bohemian spirit that first attracted me to this city.

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

I’m always my greatest obstacle … and also my greatest asset.

I am a perfectionist and cannot stand to do anything halfway.

I challenge myself always to do better each season. To learn more and be present in the experience. I honestly don’t see obstacles…

I see opportunities for growth

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

My go to is LaGoulou. But I love Loulou’s in the west village. It feels like NYC.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

I love cafe’s and hanging with my friends. Im enriched by having so many amazing , loving, and talented people around me. Sitting in a cafe sharing our adventures is my greatest joy.

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

New York is a place you can escape who you were told you were and become who you were meant to be.

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Luca Santonato Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

The idea of La Dolce Vita Italiana during the ‘60s synonymous with elegance and lightheartedness.The Italian living rooms of that era were beautiful. The furnishings, the outfits people of all statures wore were impeccable, the attention to detail and exclusivity of the atmosphere. Luxuny is precisely this, an Italian villa hidden in the Manhattan sky, a unique and private escape where clients are surrounded by artisanal Italian products, merchandised as if in a private residence.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

I don’t have much down time. I’m a simple person. Lately I’m doing more sports, read the daily Italian Gazzetta dello Sport and my fiancé has recently got me into podcasts and meditation. I should read more books.

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

When I can, I always go to Misirizzi in Noho. One of the owners, Alessandro, is one of my best friends. We grew up together in Rimini and have known each other almost thirty years now.

The food is fantastic and going there, spending time with him, reminds me of our youth in Italia.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

I love New York City entirely. My first apartment was a loft with two roommates in Williamsburg on Bedford avenue before it was commercialized and became the Apple store :). The neighborhood was cool, full of artists, culture, and excitement. Right now I would say the Upper West Side, where I live.

I think it’s the neighborhood where you can feel more of the old New York vibe; beautiful historic buildings - the architecture is incredible- mom and pop shops, Riverside and Central Park and fewer tourists.

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be?

Inspired by Tom Wolf, Manhattan is the island of ambition, possessing an irresistible magnetism, sometimes perverse but always leaving one with the sensation that something incredible can happen.

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Uli Wagner Q: What inspired you to work in your field?

I trained as an architect. I chose for my profession the field of interiors, since it is closer in scale to the world of art. It is art in general, that I constantly pull inspiration from and that I try to integrate as much as possible into my projects.

Q: What is your favorite thing to do in the city in your downtime?

I enjoy high energy areas where local and tourists meet.

This includes SoHo, Brooklyn Waeerfront, The Hudson River Walk or Washington Square Park. I like to meet friends at the places or just browse anonymously as a jogger.

Q: What are the greatest obstacles you’ve encountered en route to success? How did you push through them and overcome them?

As a company you are only as powerful as the sum of individuals.

To maintain an evenly impactful workforce through the challenges that a long lasting pandemic forces on us, is very difficult. Only the belief in a better tomorrow and adapting to different project formats and the changing market enabled me to pull through and invest in a new team of staff members at the right time.

Q: What are some hidden gem restaurants in the city?

I especially like two Japanese restaurants, that are very different from one another. En Brasserie is spacious, glamorous and metropolitan. However, it still maintains the intimacy, and elegance of a classical Japanese restaurant. Sakagura is a more casual speakeasy, hidden in the basement below an apartment building next to a garage entrance. It is very charming and frequented by folks who enjoy their enormous sake collection during after-work hours in Midtown. It’s perfect for a date.

Q: What is your favorite area of the city and why?

I am Brooklynite since I love its young and democratic demographic and speed in change.I call Fort Greene home and enjoy its quite central location in Brooklyn proximity to Downtown Manhattan.

Q: If you had to sum up New York in one sentence, what would that sentence be? Your unknown future lies behind the next corner.

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LUCA GARBERO PRINCE of PR &EVENTS If you’ve been out and about in The New York nightlife scene, there’s a good chance you’ve run into LUCA GARBERO. Born and raised in Milan, he has worked in Public Relations and Event Planning at some of the most exclusive spots in the city.

Garbero began his career in the fashion industry, working in PR for well known Italian brands including Armani, Just Cavalli and Dolce & Gabbana. During his stint with Dolce & Gabbana, he organized a number of fashion week parties, store openings, and boutique events in various cities across the world including New York, Paris, Shanghai, London and notably, high profile events at The Cannes Film Festival. His skillset later brought him to New York City, where he has worked in PR for Provocateur, TAO group, Socialista and 1OAK. Utilizing his experience in nightlife and events, Garbero produced his first film in 2013 entitled Club Life, which was inspired by true stories of the way nightlife used to be, prior to the advent of social media. The movie had its theatrical premiere in New York and is now available on most major streaming platforms.

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Garbero currently works at Spring Place, one of the most exclusive members-only clubs in the city. We had a chance to catch up with him at the exclusive spot during one of his Thursday night dinner parties. The menu was delicious and featured a unique approach to Italian cuisine. The ambience was an excellent mix of glamorous but cool; some guests were dressed to the nines whilst the attractive DJ played deep house beats in a leather jacket and ripped jeans.

The dinner also had some impressive attendees, including well known models, filmmakers, and up and coming artists.

Garbero works the room with a warm and approachable nature, as he calmly works to make sure everyone is having a great time.

As we chat with him about his future endeavors, Garbero told us he plans to take his entrepreneurial skills to the metaverse, with the goal of creating a PR and Events company within the virtual world. His endless passion for hospitality and entertainment is palpable, and it seems as though he is just getting started.

DRAMA QUEEN Smokey Eyes made an undeniable impression on the beauty industry just a little over 25 years and we’re happy to say its here to stay. Today, a smokey eye doesn’t have to black, grey or brown any more.

Kim Chose to use the color galaxy a deep black shadow in the Glamazon Beauty “Supreme Being” Palette and then she added an extra pop of color on top of the black in the shade Zareema to add a little va-va voom to the basic black smokey eye.

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Spring Beauty Kim Baker

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Level up your Spring Beauty Game with Celebrity makeup artist and founder of Glamazon Beauty - Kim Baker

This year we all are ready to get our beauty game back on track.

Two years of wearing a mask has had all the focus on eyes.

I speak for many of us when I say we're ready to get back to full face beauty. That means eyes, cheeks, face and lips oh my!

WE ARE SO READY TO LEVEL UP! Celebrity makeup artist and founder of Glamazon Beauty Kim Baker walks us through four Iconic Spring looks that can be worn from day to night while still keeping the focus on looking effortlessly flawless

Models DOMINIQUE @prosopus MAKEDA @makedao

Make-up KIM BAKER

Hair STEVEN RICE

Photography EZEQUIEL DE LA ROSA @ezequieldelarosa

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BOLD STATEMENT Make a statement with deep plum lipstick.

A dark berry lip color can suit any occasion, season or skin tone. There are so many shades of berry or plum that can take you from subtle to seductive.

Kim chose to use Glamazon Beauty Cheek-N-Lip color in the Shade Ladylike.

Statement made! $20 | www.GlamazonBeauty.com

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DREAMY ROSE LIPS A rose by any other name would be so sweet… so Kim chose to create a look of rose petal for eye Cheek and lip using just one amazing product.

Rose is the color of sweetness, softness, yet sultry and with Valentine’s day right around the corner, rose is the perfect shade.

Kim chose to use Glamazon Beauty Cheek- N-Color in the shade Coco Rose and Hydrating lip gloss in the shade “Sparkle” for that pop of shine.

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TERRACOTTA & GOLD EYES This season, Terracotta is all the rage but Kim chose to level up the eyes by using terracotta and gold in the shades Divinity and Nahjala from the “Supreme Being” Eyeshadow Palette by www.GlamazonBeauty.com | $36

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