Bellevue, WA June 2021

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THE

Men's

Issue

LI F E + C U LTU R E A LE T TER TO MY SONS T H E R E A L G E N E J U A R E Z: L I V IN G A S T Y L I S H L I F E MOVERS AND SHAPERS

ST E P S TO C LO S I N G

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Our experience working with Max Rombakh was very refreshing.

He is current and knowledgeable and extremely professional. He inspires confidence and made it very easy for us to trust his judgment and hand over the sale of our home to him. True to his word, he was engaged, available and responsive throughout the entire process. I have to say Max embodies the spirit of the broker of the future, combining professionalism with heart.”

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@lifestylepubs.com MANAGING EDITOR

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The Men’s Issue

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THIS MONTH WE TURN OUR ATTENTION TO THE MEN – AND WE FOUND LOCAL

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MEN FROM ALL INDUSTRIES TO SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE AND WISDOM.

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I had fun having lunch with and interviewing Gene Juarez (pictured above). It’s clear he’s built a legacy with his salons, but we don’t often get to know more of his story and what he’s up to now. He was kind and authentic, and it was a delight getting to know him more. Find his full interview on page 34.

Our “Movers and Shapers” feature highlights men from different industries that are shaping and impacting our community in meaningful ways. If you think we missed some important players this issue, please email bellevue@lifestylepubs.com to nom-

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inate who we should feature for next years Men’s issue. We’d love to hear from you!

And with Father’s Day in just a few weeks, we asked Bellevue School District Superintendent, Ivan Duran, to share a special family message with us. See page 28 for full article.

We hope you enjoy this month’s issue. Happy June, and happy Father’s Day!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 18 Cool Car Corral 20 Movers and Shapers A Bright Vision for Innovation and Infrastructure

28 A Letter to My Sons Bellevue School District Super Intentendent shares a note to his sons for Fathers Day

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34 The Real Gene Juarez Living a Stylish Life

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DEPARTMENTS 8

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Driver’s Notebook

30 Locals Only 34 Local Limelight 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Culinary Creations

Now more than ever, your home matters.

The meaning of home has deepened in ways we could not imagine until recently. We hope this finds you healthy and happy within that special place known by one simple word: home.

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Movers and Shapers MEET THE PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES SPARKING AND BUILDING BELLEVUE'S FUTURE.

that foster a sense of community, like the 4th of July Fireworks and the Downtown Ice Rink, and I look forward to attending those again in the not-too-distant future.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY? As we continue to invest in Bellevue, Amazon is committed to being a good neighbor and growing our ongoing support for the local community. We’ve partnered with a number of great organizations, including Bellevue LifeSpring, KidsQuest Children’s Museum, The Sophia Way, the Bellevue Farmer’s Market, and the Bellevue Botanical Garden, and we look forward to working with many more.

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SENIOR MANAGER, PUBLIC POLICY

IMAGINE THE CITY OF BELLEVUE/ KIRKLAND A DECADE FROM NOW.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. DID YOU PLAN TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?

ANY PREDICTIONS? I can’t wait to see Bellevue and Kirkland

Growing up in Bellevue, I saw first-hand

ten years from now. I predict a dense, urban

Amazon’s growth in our region from its early

downtown core with workers and residents

days as an online bookstore. As I progressed

side-by-side, easy access to frequent transit

through my career, I knew that it was not a

and bike/pedestrian connections, great urban

question of if I would work for Amazon, but

amenities, and a thriving arts and culture

when. I take great pride in helping shape

scene. And in addition: dynamic and inclusive

this portion of Amazon’s legacy in Bellevue,

neighborhoods with great small businesses,

which started in a garage here in 1994.

cherished parks, and high-quality schools.

WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON?

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN HOBBY,

My role has historically required a lot of

OBSESSION OR SUPERPOWER?

in-person engagement: meeting people

With a newborn at home, all of my super-

where they are, seeing issues first-hand, and

powers are baby-related: one-handed diaper

showing up in the community. Downtown

changing, karaoke to Disney songs, and the

Bellevue has been home to a lot of events

necessary eyes in the back of my head.

// Jeremy Barksdale

UNITY, UX RESEARCHER

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN HOBBY,

CITY OF BELLEVUE, COUNCILMEMBER

OBSESSION OR TALENT? I love listening to, and playing, music. Growing

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. In my professional UX Research role, my job is to help bring understanding about users into the

up, I sang in choirs, played the piano, trumpet and french horn in the band, and have since learned to play the drums and bass guitar.

organization to inform product development. In my council role, I advocate for fostering a stron-

IS THERE A HABIT, MOTTO OR CRUCIAL

ger sense of belonging and community, which

LIFE SKILL THAT HELPS GUIDE YOU?

includes thinking of ways to better leverage data

We are all part of systems that will need to

to help us better understand community needs

change, as we grow, to accommodate the diver-

and inform policy.

sity of people that are within those systems. One of my favorite quotes, by Frederick Douglass,

IMAGINE THE CITY OF BELLEVUE A DECADE

helps me gain perspective as we face the chal-

FROM NOW. WHAT’S ON YOUR WISH LIST?

lenges of adapting systems:

I imagine a Bellevue that is even more diverse

“Those who profess to favor freedom and yet

with greater representation from underrepre-

depreciate agitation, are people who want crops

sented groups. With broader racial and economic

without ploughing the ground; they want rain

diversity comes even more cultural expression

without thunder and lightning; they want the

that enriches the overall quality of life in Bellevue.

ocean without the roar of its many waters. The

I envision more mom and pop shops made pos-

struggle may be a moral one, or it may be a phys-

sible through affordable commercial spaces.

ical one, or it may be both. But it must be a strug-

Nightlife options that appeal to our diverse pop-

gle. Power concedes nothing without a demand.

ulation would create jobs and opportunities for

It never did and it never will.”

impromptu social connections, strengthen community, and spark innovation. Finally, I would like to see more services accessible within walking distance to where people live.

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// Dr. Ali Ansary

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my family came to America as political refugees

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TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. DID YOU

the restaurant (after a Container Store run) and

PLAN TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?

the cooking tasted like home, which is is very

I am the CEO and cofounder of Ozette which

hard to do with Afghan food, we knew where to

is a Fred Hutch spin out in collaboration with the

go to fill our stomachs and to warm our hearts.

Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI2). I

Ironically, the owners name also happens to be

always knew I wanted to become a physician, I

Ali, and I found out that he was actually a chef in

just never knew I’d be in this position to bridge

Fremont, California which has one of the largest

incredible science with medicine.

Afghan populations in the country.

TALK ABOUT CURRENT TRENDS

IMAGINE THE CITY OF BELLEVUE/

SHAPING OR CHANGING THE WAY YOU DO

KIRKLAND A DECADE FROM NOW.

BUSINESS. WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON?

ANY PREDICTIONS? WHAT’S ON YOUR

In medicine we always talk about treating a

VISION WISH LIST?

patient and not the disease. Ozette enables us

With the extension of the link, I’m sure the

to do this exact thing; treat a patient, but at the

region will reshape even further as an innovation

molecular level. More and more we’re learning

hub. The continuous attraction between quality

how we are able to leverage the immune system

of life and professional development in the area

to treat difficult diseases such as cancer (within

will also contribute to an existing diverse popula-

the field of immuno-oncology). We are fortunate

tion of families and culture.

to be in a position with our early partners that is allowing us to use our technology to unlock dis-

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN HOBBY,

coveries that would have otherwise been missed

OBSESSION OR SUPERPOWER?

using the traditional antiquated methods.

It’s funny you ask. Although I grew up in Huntington Beach, California, my main sport

DO YOU HAVE ANY BELLEVUE/KIRKLAND

growing up and now has been ice hockey.

LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS?

Needless to say, I have Kraken fever and high

While we live downtown Seattle, getting out

hopes for a Stanley Cup here soon!

to Bellevue allows us to indulge in things that

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traditionally we can’t on the other side of the

IS THERE A HABIT OR MOTTO

bridge. For my wife, that definitely means visiting

THAT HELPS GUIDE YOU PERSONALLY

The Container Store. I remember the first time

OR PROFESSIONALLY?

she convinced me to go with her by mentioning

I truly contemplate my own mortality because

there is a Leica store across the street (I love the

of my medical training. As a result, the decisions

history of the camera and enjoy the art of pho-

I’ve made in my own life have been driven by a

tography personally). Now, I make sure I never

few quotes that come to mind. One being from

miss a Container Store run.

Isaac Newton, though a few may have said it

We recently discovered what is possibly

before him; “If I have seen further it is by standing

Washington’s best kept secret, the Afghan

on the shoulders of giants.” Another is by Louis

Cuisine restaurant off NE 20th Street. You see,

Pasteur; “Chance favors only the prepared mind.”

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WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE/EAST, INC. CO-OWNERS TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. We spend our days supporting an incredible group of Eastside real estate professionals. Our goal is to be in service to them, just as they are in service to their own clients. We’re proud that Windermere East Inc. brokers have helped so many people fulfill their homeownership and lifestyle goals.

DID YOU PLAN TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? We were raised in the family business and eventually took it over from our dad and handle separate parts of the business so we don’t really trip over each other. We all love what we do and feel exactly where we were meant to be.

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TALK ABOUT CURRENT TRENDS SHAPING OR CHANGING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS. The current trend is massive demand and record low inventory leading to the most imbalanced housing market we’ve ever seen. We always feel our brokers are the best in the business, but it’s nice to have the data showing they help guide their clients to successful outcomes more effectively than other options in this competitive market.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY? DO YOU HAVE ANY BELLEVUE/KIRKLAND LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS? What we do professionally is by nature very connecting. “Home” has special meaning to everyone, and we have a deep relationship with our clients and communities because of it.

We give back as a company in three primary ways. First, our Eastside brokers and offices are very involved with the Windermere Foundation, which supports low income and homeless families here on the Eastside. Over the last five years we’ve collectively given over $1,000,000 to entities supporting these families in need. Second, every year we take one day off to do needed projects at places likes shelters, community centers and parks. Finally, instead of an annual company-wide holiday party, Windermere East Inc. adopts 100 low income kids from Eastside schools and takes them shopping for gifts for their family members. This is usually their first opportunity to give presents, and in turn they each get a surprise. Our brokers and staff wrap everything while the kids have their photo taken with Santa.

IMAGINE THE CITY OF BELLEVUE/KIRKLAND A DECADE FROM NOW. ANY PREDICTIONS? WHAT’S ON YOUR WISH LIST? The most obvious prediction is massive growth. Amazon’s expansion here will be the primary driver. Kirkland’s growth now, and in the immediate future, will be driven primarily by Google and by a strong culture of supporting smaller startups. Facebook and Microsoft also will drive growth in Bellevue and Redmond, while the Bellevue and Lake Washington school districts will continue to attract families from around the globe and will be nationally recognized for both their diversity and innovation.

The top items on our wish list are continued support for Eastside economic diversity through housing, and new traffic solutions like enhanced transit. We’re all excited about Eastlink light rail and hope the same level of planning and problem-solving can be applied to the 405 dilemma.

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN HOBBY OR OBSESSION OR SECRET TALENT? Joe: I think I was born to be a race car driver.

Matt: I’ve biked around Mt. Rainier twice and regularly play duplicate bridge.

Deanne: I’m fascinated by apparel construction.

IS THERE A HABIT, MOTTO OR CRUCIAL LIFE SKILL THAT HELPS GUIDE YOU PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY? We learned from our parents – and continue to learn from our brokers – that your mindset, skills, and action equal your success, and that success can only happen by putting relationships first.

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TALK ABOUT CURRENT TRENDS SHAPING WAY YOU DO BUSINESS. In Commercial Real Estate, the key is adopting the product (buildings) to the customer’s ever changing needs. The Work From Home environment has changed the paradigm and allows landlords, employees and employers to revisit the future of the work place. It’s exhilarating to be on the cutting edge of how, where and why people choose to work and live.

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY? Talon views its connection with the local community through the value our projects bring to the built environment.

Every step of what we do, design, construction type, open space, sustainability, equality of not only access, but quality of the environment, ultimately defines how our buildings are cast within the community. We have revolutionized the practice of adding curated community programming to our fixed assets such as bicycle

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rides, nature walks, outdoor health and wellness programs, art, meditation, etc.

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IMAGINE KIRKLAND AND BELLEVUE A DECADE FROM NOW.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK.

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A Letter to My Sons BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPER INTENTENDENT SHARES A NOTE TO HIS SONS FOR FATHER’S DAY

DEAR MATEO AND JOAQUÍN: In just over two years, with a lot of help from your mother, I became the father of two wonderful boys. Being your papa is such an incredible blessing that is coupled with great responsibility. As I watch you grow and thrive, I am filled with immense joy and happiness. The curiosity, imagination, wonder, and unconditional love with which you experience our world is truly awe-inspiring. And I promise to be with you as we navigate life to its fullest.

Your lineage is one of struggle and hardship, but also perseverance. Your ancestors from Mexico and Eastern Europe could only dream about the many opportunities that are within your grasp. The names we gave you are very special. Not only do they celebrate your heritage, they are also constant reminders of the blessings you are to us.

Your mama and I love you so much. We love your smiles and laughter. We love your quizzical appreciation of one another. We love the constant action you bring to our lives.

As your parents, we will do everything we can to support you and foster a strong relationship with our family and one another. And, we will always focus on helping you become young men who: + Are kind and respectful, take the time to listen and learn from multiple perspectives, and recognize that we each experience the world differently; + Respect all people and treat others with dignity and care knowing everyone has an inherent right to be valued for their humanity; + Help others and stand up for those whose voices are not heard and those who are marginalized; and + Develop and appreciate a strong connection with your roots through language, culture, traditions, and experiences.

You are our precious gifts and bring an awesome light to our world.

We love you!

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“You r a ncestors from Mex ico a nd Eastern Eu rope cou ld on ly d rea m a bout the ma ny oppor tu n ities that a re w ith i n you r grasp. The na mes we gave you a re ver y specia l. Not on ly do they celebrate you r heritage, they a re a lso consta nt rem i nders of the blessi ngs you a re to us.”

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LOCALS ONLY

what kind of resident are you?

ARTICLE JEREMY BARKSDALE

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If each of us takes responsibility for welcoming neighbors, making connections for ourselves and helping ot her people make connections wit h t he intention of improving t he quality of life for everyone, we will enjoy an even stronger and more compassionate community as a resul t."

A COMMON QUESTION CANDIDATES

THE CONSUMER

FOR PUBLIC OFFICE GET IS SOME VARI-

The Consumer lives in the community primar-

ATION OF “WHY ARE YOU RUNNING?”

ily due to the benefits the area has to offer--the

It’s a question that leads candidates to

schools, proximity to amenities and work, safety, or

launch into their stump speech. One of

the opportunity for increased property values. It’s

the reasons I decided to run is because

a transactional relationship between the resident

I wanted to serve my city in an even more

and the community. When they perceive they are

impactful way than I could on the Planning

no longer receiving the expected benefits, they

Commission. Whenever I’ve moved to a new

may leave because the deeper relationship with

area, I’ve looked for opportunities to engage

the place does not exist. If you identify with The

as a way to connect with the community.

Consumer, I think actively engaging with others

Soon after I moved to Bellevue, I served

and volunteering as you navigate the community

on the Planning Commission where I had

can help make those spaces more welcoming and

the opportunity to meet people in our com-

contribute to a more meaningful experience and

munity, work with fellow Commissioners who

help deepen your connection.

cared about our City, work with talented Staff, and get to know how the City works. Serving

THE NEIGHBORHOOD ADVOCATE

on a board or commission can be time con-

The Neighborhood Advocate is concerned about

suming, but it’s only one of the many ways to

the well-being of, and impacts to, their neighbor-

contribute to our community.

hood—often as a way to protect or defend the status

I believe there are “types” of residents,

quo in some manner. The challenge, however, is that

similar to how there are “types” of tourists.

the status quo they are trying to protect is the result

There are tourists who stay at the resort,

of change that likely made it possible for them to

tourists who opt to mingle among the locals,

live in the neighborhood in the first place, such as

and tourists who are more interested in

the development of housing. When they perceive

adventure activities or sightseeing.

too much undesired change is happening to their

The following types of residents are based

neighborhood, they may leave because it’s not how it

more on observation than on a mountain of

was when they moved there. As The Neighborhood

evidence, and are meant to foster discussion

Advocate, I think engaging with and seeking to

about how we might want to personally

address the needs and experiences of a diverse set

show up as residents more than provide an

of residents can help make the neighborhood more

exhaustive list that addresses every possible

welcoming and contribute to more understanding

case or motivation.

about diverse experiences.

CONTINUED >

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LOCALS ONLY (CONTINUED) THE COMMUNITY BUILDER The Community Builder seeks to build relationships between neighbors and residents in the community that can improve the quality of life for everyone. They are motivated, directly or indirectly, to give back to the place they live in some way. The Community Builder is likely to experience burnout and may leave if the community seems unwilling to evolve, or if they don’t feel broad enough support in the larger community. If you are The Community Builder, bringing people along in the work can help make our City more welcoming and inform strategies for building community.

Jeremy learned to ride motorcycles during the pandemic.

Just as tourists can fall into multiple types (or move between types) depending on the trip, time of year, and other factors, residents can also fall into multiple types. For example, a resident may be more like The Consumer when they first move to a new place, and move towards becoming The Community Builder after realizing the benefits they’ve received from living in the City.

What type of resident are you? My hope is that each of us evolves into The Community Builder in some way. If each of us takes responsibility for welcoming neighbors, making connections for ourselves and helping other people make connections with the intention of improving the quality of life for everyone, we will enjoy an even stronger and more compassionate community as a result.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

The Real Gene Juarez

living a stylish life ARTICLE CAITLIN AGNEW PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT

I MET GENE JUAREZ FOR THE FIRST TIME OVER LUNCH AT

I was inducted alongside of Jim Sinegal

CARMINE’S ON A BEAUTIFUL SPRING AFTERNOON. After three

and Jeff Brotman, who are the founders of

hours filled with tales of travel, family, and business, sprinkled with his

Costco. I was a founder of Plaza Bank in

pearls of wisdom, I felt like I had known him forever. After lunch, he

Seattle and served on the board until it was

planned to get his perfectly vintage Levi’s jacket tailored while adding

acquired by United Business Bank. I am also

some suede to the collars and cuffs. It’s clear he takes pride and pays

part of a group along with Edgar Martinez,

attention to the details of his wardrobe, but also in how he treats people.

and several other people to import a Mezcal

During lunch multiple people stopped by our table to say hi, and

El Zacatecano.

he knows the Carmine’s staff by name. Whether you’ve met Gene in person, frequented one of his salons or simply see him around town

WE MAY KNOW YOU BECAUSE OF THE

(he’s an Eastside socialite), it’s clear Gene Juarez lives life in style. We

SALON EMPIRE YOU BUILT, BUT WHAT

asked him to share his best tips and tricks.

ELSE HAS HELPED SHAPE YOUR PATH?

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN BELLEVUE,

moved to Seattle to practice my craft. I was

AND HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY?

driven by the creativity and the challenge of

I was raised in Eastern Washington and

I have lived in Bellevue since around 1995 when I moved here from

the constant change in the fashion world. I

Washington Park in Seattle. I connect with the community by being

view hair and makeup as an accessory to

involved in charity work around the Seattle area. Celebrity Waiters

fashion. I have always loved the art of servic-

Luncheon raises money for The Millionaires Club which is now Uplift

ing people and making them happy and I’ve

NW. I have had the honor of being one of the Founders of Celebrity

been fortunate enough to be able to do that

Waiters and now currently Chairman ameritas. I have been involved

through the art of hair.

in the Leukemia Society, PONCHO, Junior Achievement hall of fame,

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CONTINUED >

“

L iving a stylish life means taking seriously the fact that fashion, beauty and style is simply a form of nonverbal communication.

Everyone who understands that, knows how to use that to their advantage.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

+ t re n d

Tip s for Stylish Living:

I keep my eye on what comes out

Exchange ideas with those outside

Being a part of the community is a

of the bigger cities and it’s interest-

of your circle. One of the things

big part of Gene Juarez. We have

ing, if you want to forecast fashion

that made Gene Juarez different

a strong sense of community in

look at what the young people are

is that we never competed with

the Northwest and we’ve always

doing. It starts on the streets and

other salons in the community. I

been generous in giving to local

works its way up. Young people are

tried to compete with the salons in

fundraisers as part of our culture.

the ones who break all the rules so

London, New York and Paris. I was

It’s incredibly important for us to

pay attention to those styles.

fortunate enough to travel and

give back to the community what

have friends nationally and inter-

it has given us.

nationally that were in the highest order of fashion and loved to share their tips with me.

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+ g iv e b a ck +

Tip s for Stylish Living:

id e a s +

wat ch +

Tip s for Stylish Living:

+ exch a n g e

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WHY DID YOU CREATE GENE JUAREZ

service, and are challenged by the ever changing demand

SALON, AND LOOKING BACK WOULD YOU DO

of fashion. Simply put, if you work with your back and

ANYTHING DIFFERENTLY?

your hands, you’re a laborer. If you work with your hands

I saw something happening in the fashion world that was coming out of England at the time. It was the era of Vidal Sassoon and Mary Quant. I went to London and

and your mind, you’re a technician. If you work with your hands, your mind and your heart, you’re an artist.

rented a flat to study with Sassoon for a month and I was

IS THERE A MOTTO THAT HELPS GUIDE YOU

able to bring back the techniques and the looks I learned

PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY?

to create back home to Seattle. After I returned, I knew

I think that being in the service industry you will

there was a “space” in the hair community that hadn’t

always meet a lot of different and interesting people.

evolved in the US. I traveled to catch these trends that

I am an advocate of knowing something about almost

ultimately evolved into Gene Juarez Salons. It was such a

everything but knowing everything about something,

new and exciting experience for me and I knew it was just

and my something would be hair, makeup, skincare and

the beginning. Looking back at my life there isn’t anything

fashion and of course service.

I would change as everything that has come to fruition has led me to amazing opportunities for me, the salon and my extended family that helped me create this vision.

WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY PASSIONATE ABOUT? I took a course on Neuroscience given by Dr. Kieran O’Mahony. It was a weak long course given by him at

WHAT ARE YOUR FEELINGS ABOUT THE

Heritage University in Eastern Washington as well as

LONGEVITY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE

at PLU. I am a big supporter and advocate of Heritage

BEAUTY PROFESSION?

University as I served on the presidents council. Dr.

I believe the beauty profession is underestimated by

O’Mahony is going to change the educational system not

our labor force as a viable profession. Especially for those

only in Washington but in the United States as a whole

people who have a sense of creativity and love to be of

with his incredible work.

CONTINUED >

“IF YOU WORK WITH YOUR HANDS, YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEART, YOU’RE AN ARTIST.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

STYLE IS CLEARLY A PART OF YOUR LIFE. WHAT DOES LIVING A “STYLISH LIFE” MEAN TO YOU? Living a stylish life means taking seriously the fact that fashion, beauty and style is simply a form of nonverbal communication.

Everyone who understands that, knows how to use that to their advantage. So it’s not always following fashion, or trends but developing your own style. I think Coco Chanel put it eloquently when she said, “Fashion will always go out of style, but style will never go out of fashion.” What we try to do at Gene Juarez is to help people develop their own unique style.

WE HEAR YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT YOUR ART COLLECTION. WHAT ARE YOU DRAWN TO? I have a very eclectic taste when it comes to art. I really like all art. I built an understanding of art as I took as many art classes as I could starting in Junior High. I have a deep respect for the elements of design, line, form, color, texture and balance.

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Every second Sunday of the month,

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formed LIVE on Instagram each week!

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CITY LIGHTS KAYAK TOUR ON LAKE WASHINGTON

BIZQUEST 2021: THE BUSINESS OF LEARNING

FLORAL DESIGN

Virtual

Join designer, buyer, and houseplant

Mix up your evening routine with a

KidsQuest Children's Museum is

merchandise manager, Susan Maki,

kayak tour under the stars on the

excited to bring their educational

as she teaches you how to create floral

serene waters of Lake Washington! We

expertise and philosophy to the dis-

designs from your own backyard! This

will begin the course with some basic

cussion of learning in the workforce.

course will teach you how to profes-

instructional lessons, then enter at

KidsQuest's corporate annual fund-

sionally assemble and elevate your

Enatai Beach Park to begin our journey.

raiser, brings together a panel of

grocery store flowers or backyard flora

Watch the beautiful sunset on the lake

local professional leaders to exam-

into an organic masterpiece! This will

and the city lights begin to dazzle. Visit

ine the learning process and learn-

be an online course with limited space.

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ing challenges we often face daily.

Visit https://bellevuebotanical.org/

BizQuest is free to attend, however

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Downtown Bellevue Park

Join us in Downtown Bellevue Park every (sunny) Sunday from 1-1:30

THE GREAT FERRY RACE

Bellevue

Arts

Museum

for

Virtual

19 BELLEVUE, WA: VIRTUAL ESOPHAGEAL CANCER WALK/RUN Virtual

Seattle Ferry Terminal

The 2021 Virtual Esophageal Cancer

kids and families. Hula hooping is

The Great Ferry Race is a half mar-

Walk/Run is hosted by The Salgi

a great way to connect with others

athon that will take runners from the

Esophageal

and stay active at a safe social dis-

ferry dock and all around the scenic

Foundation. Participants can decide

tance. The groups are run by dance/

Bainbridge Island. The course is

if they would like to walk/run either

movement therapist, Nadia Rachel,

approximately 2/3rds road and 1/3rd

on Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June

LMHC and feature guests from the

groomed trail. After the race, enjoy

20. The virtual run/walk can take

Seattle Flow Arts Collective. Visit

post-race activities before picking

place anywhere of your choosing! A

https://eventbrite.com/e/hoop-

a ferry ride of your choosing back

variety of ways to get involved if you

jam-tickets-149440457431?aff=

to Seattle. To register visit https://

are unable to participate and dona-

ebdssbdestsearch.

orcarunning.com/great-ferry-race/.

tions are welcome!

pm for a weekly social activity for

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PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT

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01 Wrap a handful of ice cubes in a clean kitchen towel or

Joe Vilardi, shares one of his favorite recipes.

in a ice bag, and, using a rolling pin or mallet, tap on it until all the ice is broken up and crushed into grape-sized pieces. Place ice in a glass and set aside.

INGREDIENTS + 2 ounces Knob Creek bourbon

02 Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes then add

+ 1 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur

Knob Creek, Cointreau, sweet vermouth, and lemon juice.

+ 1/2 ounce sweet vermouth

Close and shake until it is thoroughly chilled (almost too

+ 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice

cold to touch), at least 20 seconds. Taste and add more

+ Brandied cherries or lemon peel for garnish

lemon if you want it more tart or more Cointreau if you

+ ice

want it sweeter.

03 Strain the cocktail into the ice-filled glass, spear a few brandied cherries and a few bits of lemon peel onto a few cocktail toothpicks and garnish each glass. Serve.

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