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We worked with Mary Ellen Vanaken and Susan Jennings for the second time and it was again a great experience. They helped us already to sell our previous house in Alpharetta. After having been two years in Germany we returned back to the US in October 2020 and did contact her again for purchasing a new home. Susan immediately picked our preferences, worked out different searches and organized several showings each day. It took only two weeks to find our dream house directly on the golf course. Susan helped with inspection, paperwork, loan and closing. We always felt that we were in good hands with Sue. She answered all our questions and made us familiar with the purchasing process in a very easy and understandable way. She did not only a great job, she took care for our individual needs and made us feel good during this typically stressful period of time. In only six weeks we found our dream house, closed on it, and moved already in. Fantastic and thanks to the great support of the MEV team.

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

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Hello friends,

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AS A LOVER OF ART AND MUSIC, NOT BEING ABLE TO GO TO A MUSEUM,

Molly Collins | molly.collins@lifestylepubs.com

THE THEATER OR CONCERT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT DURING THESE CHALLENGING MONTHS. Even all my favorite art festivals were canceled this year. I always love to support locals artists and have missed seeing my favorites.

It has been so wonderful though, to see how so many artists and performers have used technology to stay connected to their audience and reinvent themselves during the last 11 months. My young adult daughter and I have quenched our thirst for the arts with virtual concerts so we can hear live music. We've satisfied our longing for travel with virtual tours (and any movie with a French theme just to get our Paris fix). And have even enjoyed virtual theater performances featuring the son of a longtime friend across the country, which in non-pandemic times, I

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wouldn’t have seen at all. I’m sure many of you have done the same. And like me, I’m sure you long for the day when we can head down to the Fox or small theater for a show, or to the High Museum or a boutique gallery and walk around maskless. I am hopeful it will be soon.

In the meantime, enjoy the stories about artists and their projects in this issue.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 10 How To Valentine in 2021 On your own or In your Pandemic Pod, these gifts deliver the love.

24 Believe in the skin you're in LifeHope finds a treatment to elevate you to the best you.

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28 Martial Arts Through a Holistic Approach The Crabapple Martial Arts Academy brings mind and body into focus.

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Lifestyle Letter

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Around Town

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Trend Setter

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Local’s Choice

28 Hometown Hero 34 Giving Back

Experience Matters “This team is amazing. Not only did they help with getting the house ready to sell, but they also sold it in less than a week and closed in three weeks! They offered the most honest and realistic assessment of the house and guided the process throughout. Real professionals!! With so many realtors in Atlanta, it is hard to find a real good one. Well, search no more! I highly recommend Helen and her team.”

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RUN WITH NEIGHBORS Who's ready to run into some cooler temps? Join The Alpharetta Run Club on Mondays (5:30 PM) and Saturdays (8 AM) for a social run through Wills Park. All levels welcome to join this FREE running club! Don't forget to register. A fun, social running group. Be prepared to run between 2-4 miles each meeting. Registration is

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HOW TO

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02 While long-stemmed roses are the classic Valentine’s Day gift, why not design your own bouquet for that someone special (like yourself!). Give your florist a budget (make it a loose bouquet to save money, if the recipient has a vase in the cupboard), color scheme and favorite blooms. Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday, so get your flower order in by February 9. Try Rogers Florist.

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Alpharetta's Stephanie Synclair believes in tea for two for you

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FROM TEA, WITH LOVE (CONTINUED)

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FROM TEA, WITH LOVE (CONTINUED)

Growing up in the south in a suburb outside of Birmingham, Alabama, Stephanie loved the feeling of being just outside the limits of the city, but in a quiet, family-oriented area. When She was looking for a place to move to with her son, she felt the alluring pull of Alpharetta and envisioned raising her son in a similar place to her hometown. The great school system was top of her list and when they visited, she just knew it was home. Stephanie loves that downtown Alpharetta reminds her of a hallmark movie town -she loves visiting the boutiques and the custom perfumery. Before Covid, Stephanie would spend time at the Alpharetta Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and, during the summer, looks forward to enjoying all the concerts and movies in parks around the community. See her wares at larue1680.com.

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For Women,

By Women

TOP AT THE LACE (LADIES ACHIEVING CONTINUOUS EXCELLENCE) AWARDS ARTICLE JANE HARRISON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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" W e h ave enjoyed seeing all of t he ch anges t o t he A lph aret t a area. A valon and t he Downt own A lph aret t a revit alization h ave made t his community even more vibrant and exciting , and we love entert aining clients here."

CUSTOMER

FOCUSED

STRATEGIES

their commitment to the mission of GWBC: To

MANAGING PARTNERS PAM LOPEZ AND

advance, promote and advocate for women

SUZANNE BEISNER ARE AS PASSIONATE

business owners through education, mento-

ABOUT SUPPORTING SUPPLIER DIVER-

ring, certification, and corporate partnering.”

SITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES

Lopez and Beisner founded CFS in 1999 with

AS THEY ARE ABOUT THEIR CLIENTS’

the goal of creating a unique type of consulting

SUCCESS. The long-time business part-

model to address some of the gaps they had

ners and Alpharetta residents took home

observed in traditional models while working

first-place in the LACE (Ladies Achieving

in corporate America.

Continuous Excellence) Awards in their reve-

“We wanted to be a true partner to our cus-

nue category. Created and sponsored by the

tomers – an extension of their teams – and

Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC),

bridge the gap between strategy and execu-

the LACE Awards recognize GWBC corpo-

tion. We wanted to live the implementation

rate members and certified women-owned

with our customers,” says Beisner. That

businesses (WBEs) for their commitment and

strategy has proven successful for the past

contributions toward the success of wom-

21 years. Lopez and Beisner have each lived

en-owned businesses.

in Alpharetta since the early 1990s. “We are

CFS was honored with the “Trailblazer of

proud to call Alpharetta home to our company

the Year” Award in the $1 million to $5 million

and have had the privilege of raising our fam-

annual sales category. The Trailblazer Award

ilies here,” explains Lopez. “We have enjoyed

recognizes women-owned businesses that

seeing all of the changes to the Alpharetta

exemplify leadership, creativity, and innovation.

area. Avalon and the Downtown Alpharetta

“With so many incredible WBEs vying for this

revitalization have made this community

honor, CFS is humbled to receive this year’s

even more vibrant and exciting, and we love

LACE Trailblazer Award,” says Lopez. CFS was

entertaining clients here ” adds Beisner. The

also a recipient of this award in 2017. Over 200

Alpharetta,

business leaders gathered at the virtual black-

Consulting firm specializes in designing a

tie masquerade gala to honor and celebrate the

strategy for Product Management, Sales

nominees and winners of the LACE Awards.

Channels, Marketing, Customer Care, and

“The LACE Awards is an important celebration

Training. “Clients look to CFS to shape and

for our entire membership,” says Roz Lewis,

evolve strategy across business disciplines.

President, and CEO of GWBC.

With each of them, we live our motto: ‘we

“It’s here we recognize our outstanding partners and women business enterprises for

Georgia

based

Management

don’t just show you the way, we take the journey with you,’” added Lopez.

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believe in the skin you're you’re in LIFEHOPE FINDS A TREATMENT TO ELEVATE YOU TO THE BEST YOU ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL

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FACE AND BODY AS THERE ARE TODAY.

to share their existing beauty with the world.

At LifeHope the health professionals are not focused

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WHERE TO START.

on simply making changes to clients, they are focused on

A comprehensive consultation is essential. What works

facilitating the creation of one of the most beautiful traits

for one may not always work for another. Our needs are

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as unique as we are. Taking the time to share your concerns, history, expectations and goals with your provider allows you to assist in the creation a treatment plan that works for you – your schedule, your timeframe, and your budget as well. LifeHope providers will meet with you, and then work with providers in each department to ensure that we are building an outline of care that meets the criteria.

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HOMETOWN HERO The Crabapple Martial Arts Academy

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Understanding Martial Arts Through a Holistic Approach THE CRABAPPLE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE STAFF AT CRABAPPLE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAMMING AND BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING. It’s all about self-discipline, leadership and confidence. Here’s our interview with them.

AL: WHAT ARE A FEW MISCONCEPTIONS PEOPLE MIGHT HAVE ABOUT GETTING STARTED WITH A MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM? CRABAPPLE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY: There are multiple misconceptions people have about martial arts training or getting started in martial arts. First, many people think that martial arts are just for kids. Our martial arts program is a family pursuit where the entire family can learn and grow together while also getting in better physical shape.

Also, all martial arts academies are not the same. Our martial arts program is a one of a kind program that takes a holistic approach with each student to teach fundamental skills such as self-discipline, leadership, self-control, self-confidence, self-defense, and physical fitness. There

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Finally, most people think that martial arts are just about blocking, kicking, grappling, and punching, when the true martial artist student is studying for self-improvement in nearly every aspect of their life.

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These martial skills are merely a catalyst for change within the student. Through learning martial skills and working on personal improvement, a student is set up to achieve pursuits they had previously never thought they were capable of.

AL: THERE ARE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS. HOW DO YOU ADDRESS EACH DURING A WORKOUT? CRABAPPLE: Each class begins with bowing into class. This is a key process, not only because it is the groundwork to

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stretching, and light cardiovascular work.

Once the student is warmed up sufficiently, the class begins working on various martial skills based on the skill level of the class.

Throughout the class time, each student is pushed to expect their best effort and always give 110% of their abilities. This causes each

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student to always expect to do their best and recognize when they can do better. At times, skills work can be quite challenging, however, Crabapple Martial Arts Academy instructors are bar none the best-qualified instructors around to help each student, regardless of abilities work through their challenges and achieve what they set out to do. It is through these small victories, students learn that hard work pays off and that just because someone is hard, does not mean they should not attempt to accomplish it.

Finally, each class ends with an activity that for younger students appears to be a game, but typically has a larger purpose.

Typically, each activity is designed to teach

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“Through learning martial skills and working on personal improvement, a student is set up to achieve pursuits they had previously never thought they were capable of.”

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After having served his

community in a reactionary role as a police officer and police detective, Renshi White decided he wanted to take a more proactive role in his community. So he decided to open Crabapple Martial Arts Academy.

Renshi White saw the need for a traditional martial arts academy that delivered the highest quality instruction.

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GIVING BACK NORTH FULTON COMMUNITY CHARITIES ANNOUNCES PUBLIC PHASE OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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GIVING AND GROWING NORTH FULTON COMMUNITY CHARITIES (NFCC) ANNOUNCED ITS GROWING WITH PURPOSE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO FUND MUCH-NEEDED RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITIES THAT HOUSE ITS FOOD PANTRY AND THE NFCC THRIFT SHOP, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY 18,000 SQ. FT. SERVICE AND EDUCATION CENTER LOCATED ACROSS THE ROAD FROM ITS CURRENT FACILITY. These capital improvements will increase NFCC’s capacity to deliver specialized support, programs, and services to help families meet their basic needs, achieve self-sufficiency, and strengthen the North Fulton community. To date, NFCC has raised more than $5.8 million

after Labor Day. Construction of the new two-story, 18,000 sq. ft.

(95%) of its $6.2 million capital campaign goal.

Service & Education Center began in June and is expected to be

Founded in 1983, North Fulton Community

completed early this year. The Barbara Duffy Center, named in

Charities (NFCC) serves as a human service

honor of NFCC’s first Executive Director who retired in 2019 after

agency dedicated to building self-sufficiency and

nearly 30 years of service, will serve as the point-of-entry for indi-

preventing homelessness and hunger for residents

viduals and families and provide the space needed to expand and

in North Fulton in the cities of Alpharetta, Johns

improve integration of Emergency Assistance/Case Management

Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell. NFCC

with Workforce Development and Education programs.

assists families with basic essentials such as food,

Lead donors to the campaign include Alpharetta Presbyterian

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Church, City of Roswell, Eagles Nest Church, The Fraser-Parker

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NFCC serves close 10,000 individuals and 4,000

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NFCC took advantage of facility closures during the pandemic to renovate the food pantry and Thrift

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Shop. The expanded food pantry and lobby reopened to clients in early August. The Thrift Shop reopened

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