The Power of Women: B-Metro's Women's Issue 2013

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The

Power of Women

Nine stories of women who are making it happen their way.

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Pop-Up fashion goes retro.

Oh, BABy!

you’ve got the sweetest little baby face.

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The

Power

of Women Women have the power to transform our community.

On the pages that follow you will find images and profiles of women who are making their mark on the Birmingham metropolitan area. These are heady times for our metro and these women are among those leading the charge into a brighter future.

Amy Marquis Clients of fi-Plan Partners, an independent financial planning and wealth management firm, are always amazed at how Amy Marquis, Chief Operations Officer, can get incredible results for them. Whether she is working with the CEO to strategically plan for the firm or with a client to make sure their requests and questions are handled promptly, Amy is always striving for the highest level of ethics and integrity while providing results that are above the industry standard.

“Our goal is to give our clients an experience that exceeds their expectations, reduces their anxieties and confirms to them how much we truly care.�

- Amy Marquis

Amy Marquis, MBA Chief Operations Officer, fi-Plan Partners fiplanpartners.com (205) 989-3498

Photography by Liesa Cole, Chuck St. John and Edward Badham.

Hair by Angel Alexander Macke, Kelsey Jones, Michelle Snow, Carey Lamar, and Tanner Majors; Make-up by Lindsay Garrett and Courtnee Leigh Bolton, from Richard Joseph SalonSpa. Securities Offered Through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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Kathy G. Mezrano Founder & President While at Spring Hill College, in Mobile, Kathy thrived in the middle of the campus social scene. She moved to Atlanta to work in television planning events for national and international celebrities. This experience ultimately led to her success as Alabama’s most popular caterer, wedding and event designer.

Kathy has served on the Board of Directors of the International Caterers Association. She is a member of the International Special Events Society, NACE and WIPA , and the company has won industry awards from both associations. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines such as Special Events, Catering Magazine, Southern Living, Southern Accents and Alabama Weddings. Kathy is a regular on local television where she shares her culinary and entertaining expertise.

Kathy G & Company is widely recognized as Birmingham’s premier special event and wedding caterer. Delicious, detailed, and delightful, Kathy’s menus are loaded with creative cuisine and innovative ideas to compliment any event whether it’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner, gala, corporate function, holiday affair, anniversary, reunion, or cocktail party.

From parties of 10 to more than 10,000, Kathy G & Company can handle events of all sizes and budgets.

Kathy G. & Company 11 West Park Circle Birmingham, Alabama 35211 205.942.4210 kathyg.com Find us on Facebook

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Gus Mayer’s Best Kept Secret Meet our fashion consultants …the secret behind our success. They’ll show you how to wear the current trends, advise you on perfect shapes and silhouettes, and treat you as a valued friend. Now that’s customer service!

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Gus Mayer…

Making Birmingham Women Beautiful Gus Mayer’s beauty experts firmly believe that looking beautiful on the outside makes you feel beautiful on the inside, too. Let these talented artists create a fresh, new look for you and let your beauty shine through!

The SuMMiT • BirMiNGhaM • 205-870-3300

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Frances Ross Nolan & Leigh REYNOLDS Byers Nolan Byers P.C. is a boutique law firm providing exceptional legal counsel in all aspects of family law, including: Collaborative Divorce, contested divorce, complicated matrimonial and custody cases, jurisdictional issues, marital property characterization, asset valuation and division, spousal and child support, paternity matters, legal separation, prenuptial, post-nuptial and marital settlement agreements. At Nolan Byers, P.C. we want to understand your fears and concerns and tailor our representation to address your unique needs and interests.

The Kress Building 301 19th Street North Birmingham, Alabama 35203 205/314-0638 www.NolanByers.com

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No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Kathy McMahon Entrepreneur, Kathy McMahon feels that she has finally blended her love of style for both fashion and home décor for her newest business venture. Interior Décor and clothing fashion have always mirrored each other. Now at Renaissance Consignment & Marketplace you can find treasures to meet all your needs.

Still creating in her mind the need for a place to offer more, Renaissance expanded with an additional 4000 feet with new, consigned, repurposed and salvage furniture.

With the art of taking objects and redoing them into a whole new piece in her 2000 ft. warehouse, Mc Mahon stays busy on the dream.

With a dream 5 years ago after selling her home furnishing store, she opened Renaissance Consignment Boutique, a high end designer clothing shop. A 2 story boutique with over 5000 feet soon became one of the largest consignment stores in the southeast catering to Prom, Pageant and Wedding gown needs for all special occasions.

There’s nothing like taking someone’s trash and making it a treasure. Along with selling top quality furniture, we also custom paint and redesign salvaged pieces giving new life to once discarded pieces. Renaissance Consignment & Marketplace is a one of a kind place with clients driving from all parts of the southeast to shop, consign and experience quality consignment at its best!

Renaissance Consignment & Marketplace 6801 Cahaba Valley Road (Hwy 119) 1/4 mile south of Hwy 280, on the left 205 980 4471 Renaissanceconsignment.com

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BECKY SATTERFIELD PASTRY CHEF AND PROPRIETOR, SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT Becky Satterfield has a great time in the kitchen. Whether at home or in her Cahaba Heights restaurant, Becky loves making people happy with good food. While she cooks with a wink and a smile, Becky takes delicious dining very seriously.

Satterfield’s was started with a simple philosophy in mind: find the freshest local ingredients and deliver a memorable dining experience. With deep roots in Southern traditions and a flair for unique, vibrant flavors, Satterfield’s always delights. The restaurant’s talented team, led by Executive Chef Haller Magee, cultivates Becky’s vision for fine dining prepared with style.

The best ingredients married with the kitchen’s innovative techniques create the cornerstone of the Satterfield’s dining experience. Diners will find every possible detail attended by a staff who create an enjoyable, relaxing atmosphere. In Becky’s words, “We believe fine dining doesn’t have to be pretentious.”

Satterfield’s Restaurant, located in the heart of Cahaba Heights, is one of Birmingham’s favorite dinner destinations to enjoy fine dining in a lively, yet laid-back, atmosphere.

Visit satterfieldsrestaurant.com for seasonal specials, menus, and more.

3161 Cahaba Heights Road, Birmingham AL 35243 (205) 969-9690 www.SatterfieldsRestaurant.com

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We Believe

in the substance of beautiful thingsin the magnitude of finer detailsin the fact that good clients inevitably become good friendsin the Joy of Surprisein the fact that laughter is essential to a good nights sleepa little indulgence is good for the soul- and that a “true escape” does not have to involve travel. “it’s Good to be Home”...

Lynette Mantooth Mantooth interiors 2813 18th St. South Homewood, Al 35209 205-879-5474 www.mantoothinteriors.com

The Curtain exchange 2811 18th St. South Homewood, Al 35209 205-871-7575 www.thecurtainexchange.com

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Caroline Hutchinson, Brenda Hillman, lynette Mantooth, lynn Rush, lori Jack, Ansley Turncliff

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Sarah Hodges, Chandrel Wright- Richardson, Jessica Atkins, Leslie Culpepper Elegant surroundings, fine foods, and attention to detail make The Harbert Center the perfect place for your business, social and wedding events. With its unique architectural design and multi-purpose function, The Harbert Center offers an ideal setting with enhanced capabilities. Our enthusiastic team is dedicated to each client to ensure an unforgettable event. Rediscover The Harbert Center today!

The Harbert Center 2019 4th Avenue N. • Birmingham • 35203 205.226.8800 www.theharbertcenter.com

Dr. Janet Davis, Dr. Karla Kennedy, Dr. Elizabeth Barron, Dr. Elizabeth Duke The doctors at Women’s Care Specialists are fun loving, working moms, that are personable and caring. Doctors Davis, Kennedy, Barron and Duke have been serving the patients at Brookwood Women’s Medical Center proudly for over 25 years.

Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Specializing in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Robotic Surgery Services provided in the office: Digital Mammography, Digital Ultrasound, 4D Obstetrical (OB) Ultrasound, Bone Density and on site lab processing.

Accepting new patients

Women’s Care Specialists 205-877-2971 www.wcspc.com

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Tammie Glazner Prescription 2 Fitness is a one of a kind facility providing the latest in Laser Aesthetics, Hair Replacement, Medical Weight Loss-and Personal Training.Services provided: Fraxel,Thermage, Liposonix, Coolsculpting, Clear and Brilliant Fraxel, Neograft Hair replacement, HCG Diet, Lipo-B-12, Isolaz acne system, Laser Tattoo and Hair Removal, Botox, Xeomin, Radiesse, Juvederm, Belotero, full body waxing, chemical peels, facials and make-up.

Our qualified medically trained staff and estheticians work together to provide you with the best skin and body treatments to give you a more healthy and youthful YOU!

Prescription 2 Fitness 1919 Kentucky Ave, Suite 113 Vestavia, AL 35216 • (205) 822-8787 RX2FIT.com

Elizabeth Swann Megan Elder Beth and Megan practice in Jefferson & Shelby Counties working on a variety of cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, prenuptial agreements, adoptions and all other cases involving family law.

They want to join your team to help you find real solutions to your legal needs.

The Swann-Zwiebel Law Firm’s philosophy is that every case has the ability to make lasting impressions on your life. These attorneys want to pursue the matters that are important to you. Their dedication can be seen in their commitment to achieving a positive, lasting outcome for every client.

The cornerstone of the firm is to ensure that each client is well informed and prepared for every step of the case.

These attorneys are determined to achieve solution oriented, client focused results.

THE SWANN-ZWIEBEL LAW FIRM, LLC 2 Twentieth Street North, Suite 1350 Birmingham, Alabama 35203 (205) 623-1001 www.swann-zwiebel.com

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Melanie Gray, Melina Porche and Faye Rivers HR Department They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. That’s the way it is for our stellar employees at Renaissance Ross Bridge. With beautiful rolling hills overlooking stunning grounds, the Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort is comfortably sophisticated and casually elegant. But that comfort doesn’t stop at the front door.

Our top-notch Human Resources experts hire the best and build an environment where employees look forward to coming to work each day. Much of the acclaim and awards the resort has received comes from the employees who make the resort the best in the area. With a team atmosphere, attractive benefits and great people, employees love working at Renaissance Ross Bridge.

Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa 4000 Grand Ave · Birmingham, Alabama 35226 USA (205) 916-ROSS (7677) www.marriott.com 112

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Dr. Ami Abel Epstein Dr. Ami Abel Epstein has seen a little bit of everything.

This mother of five and 14 year breast cancer survivor started her first career with a Masters of Electrical Engineering. She then decided that optometry would be her next challenge. She graduated first in her class at UAB where she went on to be an assistant professor of Optometry for 6 years and also the director of contact lens services. When she opened her own practice she quickly became known for being able to fit even the most difficult eyes for contact lenses.

In addition to comfortably fitting her patients into contact lenses, she also carries a wide selection of fashionable eyewear.

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Leigh Daniels, Lauren Murphree, and Kristen McGee Leigh Daniels, Lauren Murphree, and Kristen McGee are members of the Gusty Gulas Group, Realty South’s #1 rated real estate team. Located in Crestline, this trio was instrumental in helping the group sell 101 homes in 2012. The Gusty Gulas Group is Alabama’s #1 rated realtor on Zillow.com and the most reviewed on Trulia.com in the Birmingham Area. Specializing in representing both first-time home buyers and sellers, this team will help you attain your residential real estate goals!!!

Contact this top selling Real Estate Team!

Gusty Gulas Group 105 Euclid Avenue in Crestline Village (205) 879-6330 www.gustygulasgroup.com

2206 Cahaba Valley Drive, Suite B (119 just off Hwy 280) Birmingham, AL 35242 981-9441

Erin Dunavant SWAG Home Staging & Design

Erin Dunavant, Owner and chief design consultant for SWAG Home Staging & Design, is considered to be an expert in her field , redesigning and staging hundreds of homes. Home or Condominium, vacant or occupied, SWAG Home Staging & Design leaves a lasting impression by making your home stand out which results in a quick sale at top dollar!

Erin Dunavant Design Studio 2711 18th Place So Homewood, AL 35209 205.370.9057 swaghomestaging.com

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Brooke Mason Combine a sparkleing personality and a heart for bridal fashion and these are the words most would say when describing entre preneur Brooke Mason.

Mason began a styling career in the bridal industry when she managed Saks Fifth Avenue Bridal Salon of Birmingham, Alabama. In 2008, she opened the doors of her own bridal boutique Ivory & White. Located in Crestline Village, Mason shares the personal experience of selecting a wedding gown with each of her brides.

Jessica Kirk Drennan Jessie Keating Hardy Jessica Kirk Drennan, family/ matrimonial attorney. attributes her success to preparation, creative solutions and advocacy. Her firm focuses on divorce, alimony, child support, asset preservation, asset division, custody, visitation, dependency, paternity, adoption and pre and post-nuptial agreements. Kirk Drennan, P.C. handles cases involving high asset marital estates, alimony and custody in controversy.

She is President of the Alabama Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is active in the Family Law Sections of the American and Alabama Bar Associations. She serves on the Board for Children’s Village, Leading Edge Institute and AROVA Ballet.

Jessica’s associate attorney, Jessie Keating Hardy, joined the firm in June 2011 after receiving her Juris Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2010. Jessie is licensed to practice law in both Alabama and Florida. Jessie is active in the Family Law Section of the Alabama State Bar and the Young Lawyer’s Section of the Birmingham Bar. She is also involved with Birmingham Rotaract.

Ivory and White 55 Church Street Birmingham, AL 35213 Phone: 205.871.2888 ivoryandwhiteboutique.com

Kirk Drennan, PC 500 Office Park Drive, Suite 100 Birmingham, Alabama 35223 phone: 205-803-3500 www.KirkDrennanLaw.com No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Chrissie Larkin editor

Chrissie@thescoutguide.com

Courtney Pigford editor

Courtneyp@thescoutguide.com

The Scout Guide Birmingham is an annual guide dedicated to promoting local businesses via beautifully designed ads that serve as pieces of art celebrating our city’s culture and the small business owners who contribute to it. We provide local business owners with a targeted, advertising vehicle that allows them to showcase the qualities they contribute to Birmingham’s local flavor. Highlighting and exposing Scout businesses to both our local and national network of like-minded consumers and business owners is our goal. It is supported by an online presence that includes a national web site (www.thescoutguide.com), a local blog, and several social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram). In essence, a coffee table style guide of Birmingham’s highest-quality local businesses.

As editors, we act as year-round advocates for each Scout business. We are pleased to present Birmingham as an exciting destination among other cities in the Scout network via our national web and print based platforms. Twenty thousand complimentary copies of each annual volume are printed and distributed throughout Birmingham.

Lynn Ritchie A’Mano opened it’s doors on St. Patricks Day in 1997.

Our hope was that this would bring good luck.

And it has! We have grown into a Birmingham shopping destination !

Along the way, we have made so many friends and loyal clients. We have gained the love and support of the entire community. Our name means « by Hand» and we try to showcase as many local and regional artists as we can. Pottery, jewelry, blown glass, beautiful gifts and colorful accessories are everywhere in the store. It is truly a unique gift store unlike any other. It is THE shopping gift destination for every holiday.

Lynn Ritchie created the store 15 years ago. She still loves searching for new artists and products, but her favorite job is being the Mother of a wonderful son (not pictured) and three very creative daughters !

Amano 2707 Culver Road Mountain Brook, Al 35223 205-871-9093 • www.amanogifts.com

The Scout Guide is a rapidly growing network with printed guides in 22 cities and several more in production. Each city guide and its associated local blog is accessible on the website, and is a valuable resource for both the savvy traveler and local alike.

The Scout Guide Birmingham birmingham.thescoutguide.com

Furniture•Pottery•Glass

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Candace Peeples Candi’s practice is limited exclusively to Matrimonial & Family Law. Candi believes that every case has the potential to settle out of court and strives to exhaust all possible avenues of settlement while fully understanding that a trial on the merits of the case may be the only option in some matters as well. She is a certified domestic and appellate mediator who facilitates private party mediations as well as attorneys lead sessions. One of the Birmingham Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40”, Candi graduated from the University of Georgia and earned her law degree cum laude from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in 2000.

Dr. Alexia Vaughn Dr. Vaughn knows how you live effects not only how you see the world, but also how your EYES see the world. That is why she emphasizes to her patients how a healthy diet and exercise can enhance good eye health. At her new location of Advanced Eye Care in Homewood, Dr. Vaughn specializes in eyewear specially designed for running, cycling, swimming and other sports that enhance healthy living. And because if you feel good you want to look good, she also carries a wide selection of unique boutique frames. Come in and get a healthy outlook on life.

Shaw, Anderson & Peeples, LLC 2924 Crescent Avenue Birmingham, Alabama 35209 (205) 871-9550 www.PeeplesLaw.com No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

Kay Bruno Reed Born into a family where life was not complete without great food, Kay grew up surrounded by wonderful cooks and incredible role models.

Food became her way of life and in 1999, Kay’s dream of owning a neighborhood gathering place came true with the opening of Cafe Iz. From there her dream progressed and evolved into Everything Iz, which includes Iz Cafe, Iz the Place (a private event venue), Iz Good Stuff (a wholesale division) and Iz Catering, now recognized as a premiere caterer.

The business continues to grow with the constant support of its loyal community.

Advanced Eye Care 1628 29th Court South Suite 101 Homewood 942-7740 Advancedicare.com

Dianne Baker-Clelland & Katie Baker Bolton Got Lamp Shades?

Dianne and Katie are the mother/daughter duo, designers and magic behind BAKER Lamps & Linens in Inverness…and they think out-of-the box! Their creative approach to projects, uncanny ability to see hidden potential in unusual things and eclectic sense of practicality set them apart. These two can custom-make a lamp or completely rewire your chandelier. In addition to having the largest selection of lamp shades in Birmingham, they also have unique lamps, luxurious bedding & sheeting, an extensive collection of candles and gifts for all ages.

BAKER Lamps & Linens Everything Iz Iz Cafe 205.979.7570 Iz Catering, Iz The Place, Iz Good Stuff 205.979.7522 www.everythingiz.com

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5299 Valleydale Road, Suites 115 Birmingham, AL 35242 205. 981.3330 (C’mon…brave 280!)

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Caroline Taylor Licensed ProfessionaL counseLor certified Parent coordinator coLLaborative Law ProfessionaL

caroline has close to 20 years experience working with children and families in many different capacities.she has a b.s in family and child development and a Master of education in counseling. in addition to providing individual therapy, caroline is devoted to helping children, adolescents, adults,and families work through family and parenting concerns; including separation, divorce, remarriage, blending families, loss and grief. caroline specializes in providing an avenue for navigating separation and divorce in a way that will shield children from damaging parental conflict.

caroline taylor,

M.ed., LPc

1628 29th court south, suite 201 Homewood, aL 35209 205-862-6254 • caroline@carolinetaylorlpc.com

Tena Payne Tena Payne of Earthborn Pottery believes clay gets in your blood. Her goal is to integrate form and function, arriving at a combination which improves ones everyday food encounters to a special enjoyment. She has shown that using art in the everyday environment elevates one’s existence above the norm and gives pleasure and appreciation at unexpected moments.

Chefs across the country have come to depend on her to create unique serving pieces to showcase their culinary creations.

Earthborn Studios, Inc 7575 Parkway Drive Leeds, Alabama 35094 EarthbornPottery.net 205-702-7055

Lesley DeCastro Vedel Manhattan South is a contemporary boutique located in Cahaba Heights and over the past 6 years it has grown into a city favorite.

Named for Manhattan Beach, CA, Manhattan South embodies the West Coast lifestyle - relaxed, carefree but totally sexy and puttogether. Owner Lesley DeCastro Vedel is known for her keen fashion eye, and for creating an exciting and approachable environment where her clients can shop trend-setting fashions in comfort and style.

Manhattan South 3122 Heights Village Birmingham, AL 35243 205.977.3871 www.manhattansouth.net www.facebook.com/manhattansouth

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Alene Gamel

Karen Clanton, Celeste Laborde, Carla Hamilton

With a rare combination of organization, creativity, and warmth, Alene has become known as an industry leader in Alabama and beyond.

She is recognized for creating fabulous, one-of-a-kind events that represent each client’s personality and style. In 2011, Alene became a Master Bridal Consultant™, distinguishing her as one of only 70 Masters worldwide. In addition, she has written a weekly column for 5 years, filled with humor, advice, and wisdom for brides, their families, and friends. Weddings911 is read around the world, closer to home on AL.com, and is featured on her website.

Our mOttO: Art is subjective. Environments are personal. Presentation is everything.

Broadly, Four Corners Gallery offers fine art, custom framing, restoration, consultation and installation for residential and commercial clients.

We specialize in preservation services in the areas of custom framing, digital retouching, restoration & conservation of works on paper and frame repair & refinishing.

I Do,I Do! WeddingPlanning

Four Corners Gallery 4700 Highway 280 East (Inverness Area) Birmingham AL 35242 205.980.2600 • www.fourcornersgalleryonline.com

Elizabeth Shaw A trial attorney, with over 25 years experience, Elizabeth Shaw specializes in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation. A graduate of The University of Alabama School of Law, Elizabeth has been recognized as one of the top Plaintiff’s attorneys by Birmingham Magazine.

Elizabeth works closely with each client to develop a specific plan of action so that the best possible result may be achieved. Elizabeth understands what her clients have been through and how seriously an injury impacts their lives.

Her approach makes the legal process for her clients as easy and effective as possible.

Shaw, Anderson & Peeples, LLC

IDoIDoWeddingPlanning.com alene@idoidoweddingplanning.com

Morgan Place, Kathryn davenport, Whitney Hembree

At McKay Management, our management professionals provide lifestyleproducts and services beyond what you’ll find anywhere else, designed to improve your life.

We proudly serve more than 70 communities in the greater Birmingham area.

Call us to find out how we can serve you.

2924 Crescent Avenue Birmingham, Alabama 35209 (205) 871-9550 www.shawinjurylaw.com No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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205-733-6700 www.mckaymanagement.com

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Kathryn Bowden Kathryn Bowden has been at the helm of Oasis Counseling for Women and Children since 2006. Oasis delivers affordable counseling for individuals, children, couples, and families for symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, and more.

Are you living a full and creative life? Are you feeling sad, depressed or hopeless? Do your worry excessively about health, money, family, or work? When life's inevitable challenges are too much for you, where do you turn for help?

Our services are affordable for all. Call 205-933-0338 to find out if Oasis can help.

Kathryn Bowden Oasis Counseling for Women and Children www.oasiscounseling.org Oasis Counseling for Women and Children is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.

cindy free

Founding Executive and Artistic Director , Birmingham Ballet

Birmingham Ballet is a multi-faceted organization with an academy, a semi-professional community ballet company, a professional repertory company, and a community outreach program. Ms. Free’s vision is to bring new levels of excellence to ballet. Her students have received numerous honors including acceptance into highly competitive programs with American Ballet Theatre - NYC, Boshoi Ballet AcademyMoscow, and more.

Ms. Free is known for creating visually stimulating productions that are “more than dance.”

Cherie Stine & April Mraz April and Cherie are the Birmingham businesswomen behind Tech Candy--a line of high-design gadget goodies.

Check out their best-selling interchangeable iPhone Case Sets and accessories such as battery extenders at TechCandyCases.com.

OCG Products: Tech Candy

Birmingham Ballet 2198 Columbiana Road - Suite 100 Birmingham, Al 35216 (205) 979-9492 BirminghamBallet.com

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Kathryn C. Gentle Rachel L. Goodson Meet Kathryn Gentle and Rachel Goodson, the attorneys and self-proclaimed “dynamic duo” of Crawford-Gentle & Associates, LLC. Founded by Kathryn in 2007, this boutique law firm specializes in matrimonial and family law, tax law, estate planning, and appellate practice. In addition to the creative combination of their complementary skills and strategies, Kathryn and Rachel take pride in actively resolving cases through an individualistic approach, uniquelytailored to each client’s goals and needs, while providing every client with the unfettered respect, integrity, and strength they deserve.

You have a voice. Let it be heard.

Crawford-Gentle & Associates, LLC 14 Office Park Circle, Suite 115 Birmingham, AL 35223 (205) 423-0010 www.crawfordgentlelaw.com

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Betsy McAtee Back in 1958 John “Big Daddy” Bishop built a cinder block building on the land beside his home and opened the Original Dreamland Bar-B-Que. Over half-a-century later, the Dreamland name is known around the world and the number of locations has grown from one in Tuscaloosa to eight across the Southeast. But some things have remained unchanged, like Dreamland’s legendary ribs and sauce.

Every day, Dreamland Holding Company Chief Executive Officer Betsy McAtee finds a balance between remaining true to Dreamland’s unique history that created an ever-loyal guest base and seeking opportunities to continually improve the guest experience.

Dreamland-ain’t nothing like ‘em nowhere!

Dreamland BBQ 8 Locations throughout Alabama and Georgia and online at www.dreamlandbbq.com

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Dr. April Maddux Breast Care Center of Birmingham is a purpose-built facility to provide comprehensive, multi disciplinary breast care service. Our services include a wide range of clinical and support services, from screening (risk assessments) and diagnosis to treatment and counseling. Dr. April Maddux and her staff specialize in supporting and uplifting each patient through their breast care journey.

Breast Care Center of Birmingham Professional Building, Suite 207 2018 Brookwood Medical Center Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35209 (205) 877-2987 www.BreastCareCenterofBirmingham.com b-metro.com

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