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JANUARY 2020

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WELLNESS IN LAKE LOUISE

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JANUARY 2020 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Lisa Schreiner | lisa.schreiner@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Chad Jensen

Happy New Year! AS WE WORKED ON THIS MONTH’S “WELLNESS” ISSUE, IT’S BEEN CLEAR THAT THERE IS A SHIFT IN HOW WE VIEW OUR OVERALL WELLNESS, AND

LAYOUT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Candace Oliver, Lisa Schreiner, Laura Jo Ellis, Susan George

THAT OUR EMOTIONAL HEALTH IS BEING RECOGNIZED AS A PRIORITY –

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

SOMETHING THAT IS JUST AS IMPORTANT, IF NOT MORE, THAN EXERCISE

Life N Light, Jordan Voth, Arlene Chambers, Emma Rae, and Jess Lu

AND DIET. In this month’s issue we feature habits for healthy sleep, an all-natural, therapy benefiting skin and body, a local high-grade supplements company, and more. Just in time for those January resolutions, we hope this issue will inspire you to start the year off right. We also took a trip to the Fairmont Chateau in Lake Louise to experience one of their sought-after wellness retreats. A retreat can be that starting point to get in touch with yourself, and the Rockies provide a stunning backdrop to the Fairmont’s curated and thought-provoking wellness experiences. The photo above is from that retreat with my childhood best friend (and contributing writer) – we came back from that trip incredibly refreshed and inspired. Read more on page 16.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

We cannot wait to see what is coming for Bellevue in 2020. We can promise we will continue to be right there to share your stories and celebrate your milestones. Happy New Year, Bellevue!

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson EDITORIAL MANAGER Nicolette Martin AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JANUARY 2020

FEATURES 16 Wellness in Lake Louise Connect with Nature and Yourself

20 The Power of Routine Sleep Well with Five Clean Wellness Tips to Help You Unwind From a Full Day

26 Build Performance Center: A Diamond in the Rough

Local gym offers a safe place for triathletes to build strength, endurance and community

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30 Maximize Your Wellness with ProGlow Protein The benefits of adding high-grade supplements to your daily routine

DEPARTMENTS

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Travel Destination

20 Trend Setter 22 Giving Back 26 Healthy Lifestyle 30 Inspired By 34 Water & Woods 36 Lifestyle Calendar 40 Our Contributors

GOOD TIMES

Rivkin Center Family & Friends Auction Raises Over $1.5 Million On Saturday, November 9th, over 700 guests of the Rivkin Center enjoyed signature cocktails, an elegant dinner, auction, and after-party with live music at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. The event raised a record-breaking $1,502,016. Proceeds will help fund the Rivkin Center’s mission to improve women’s health by helping them prevent, detect early, and survive ovarian and breast cancer.

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Jubilee REACH 6th Annual Festival of Trees Gala Festival of Trees brought together Jubilee REACH friends and supporters for a night of celebration, hope, inspiration, and impact at the Hyatt Regency for Bellevue's Premiere Holiday Gala. During the event, professionally decorated, themed Trees were auctioned along with other unique items to help fund and support Jubilee REACH services and programs. PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHANEL AND JOSIAH ANTHONY, ALLEN WONG, JAMIE WU

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AROUND TOWN Some of the activities planned for Saturday, January 18th are: Icefest Games, Snow Sculptures, a Snowmobile Sled Pull, Live Ice Carving, a Snowball Toss, Ice Fishing and more! And the fun continues on Sunday, January 19th with a Snowshoe Demo Day at Ski Hil, Live Ice Carving and a Fireworks show at 6pm!

SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS THE 2020 WINTER FESTIVAL Join us as we begin our celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday. Immerse yourself in the development of this seminal composer from his early period through his development in the middle period, and

NICOLE GORDON: ALTERED STATES EXHIBITION BEGINS JANUARY 24 AT BAM

his final works of his late period. Each of the first three concerts will feature one work from the three eras of his life tracing his growth as a composer. The second weekend features violin sonatas

Bellevue Arts Museum is delighted to present—

by Grieg and Mozart, piano trios by Schubert

for the first time in the Northwest—the art of the

and Ravel, and both of Brahms’ string quin-

Chicago-based painter Nicole Gordon (b.1976). A

tets. The series concludes with an afternoon

painter of hallucinatory lucidity and skill, Gordon’s

of concerti by J.S. Bach, including his beloved

large-scale canvases meticulously depict a liquid

Concerto for 2 Violins, BWV 1043.

dreamscape world of all-too-solid fantasy. In addition to a suite of new paintings, Gordon will be showing sculpture and installations, asking the viewer to experience a two-dimensional work in entirely new ways. Her exhibition will run January 24 - June 14, 2020.

The festival run January 17-26, 2020 at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall.

SEATTLE WEDDING SHOW AT THE WASHINGTON STATE CONVENTION CENTER On January4-5, 2020, jubilant couples can look for ways to reduce their wedding budget without cutting corners or sacrificing quality. The Seattle Wedding Show will deliver more than 400 wedding vendors to the Washington State Convention Center over the two days in January. Instead of driving from one end of town to another, searching for parking and dashing through the rain to visit caterers, bridal boutiques and florists, couples can pay just one admission each for the opportunity to meet every professional on their list, including event facility coordinators, ceremony officiants, invitation designers, and photographers. In addition, couples can save by shopping the Show’s two-day gown sale, where hundreds of

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wedding dresses will be offered at steep discounts. For tickets and more information, visit: weddingshow.com.

Leavenworth loves winter, and each year on

MLK Jr. weekend we celebrate winter’s bounty with

We are always accepting submissions for announce-

IceFest! The village is still dressed in over half a

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million twinkling lights and this weekend is a flurry

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TRAVEL DESTINATION

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ARTICLE LAURA JO ELLIS PHOTOGRAPHY FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE, EMMA RAE, JESS LU

Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise

WALKING OUT THE DOORS OF THE FAIRMONT CHATEAU LAKE LOUISE IS AS CLOSE AS ONE COULD GET TO STEPPING THROUGH THE WARDROBE WITH LUCY AND HER SIBLINGS AND FINDING NARNIA ON THE OTHER SIDE. There is a magical quality to these mountains that is palpable, which provide no greater back drop to get in touch with yourself. A slow burning exists in us all, creating a fire deep within for change, for a new way living. A retreat can be that starting point. The gift we give ourselves for a job well done, or for encouragement to keep going through a difficult time. Sometimes it is the gentle nudge we need to pull us forward, upward or out of the usual place we have been living in. Individually we are seeking something unique out of a retreat; it could be a change of heart, a slowing down, a place to get present, a new way of looking at the world. A wellness retreat can be a jumping-off point to CONTINUED >

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march forward with courage and follow the direction your heart is pushing you. Whatever the retreat is offering, you will leave undoubtedly feeling more aligned with who you are, grounded in the journey that brought you to this point. Lake Louise is “renowned as the birthplace of Canadian mountaineering.” Throughout the years, thousands of locals and visitors were taught to climb and, later, ski by Swiss mountaineers. The mountain guides were brought there by the Canadian Pacific Railway between 1899 and 1954 to teach safe climbing techniques to thousands of climbers. In the beginning, the general manager of Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), Sir William Cornelius Van Horne, envisioned “a hotel for the outdoor adventurer and alpinist.” From the very start CPR responded to the growing interest in mountaineering by fostering tourism in the Rocky Mountains. A simple, onestory log cabin was built as the first accommodation in 1890 at the shore of Lake Louise. A far contrast to the grand, luxury hotel that stands today with over 548 rooms. Originally only open in the summer months, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is now a year-round resort offering world-class skiing, mountaineering, hiking, canoeing, camps for children, spas, fishing, retreats and fine dining. The resort is located in Alberta, Canada in the heart of Banff National Park, in a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is far more than a luxury hotel, it is now a major part of Canada’s history. Recognizing the need that many travelers have to detox their mind as well as their body, the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has introduced a broad range of wellness retreats held in the spring and fall. They partnered with some of the industry’s thought leaders, “from Yoga

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Masters, to leading creativity coaches; from mind body medical doctors to Zen Masters and award-winning wellness authors, these experts will free your creativity guide you toward greater balance and teach you to live in the moment.” The retreats offered are not only for physical renewal, but also for mind and spirit. Every retreat offered at the mountain resort is all-inclusive, creating a worry-free experience for those attending. This is reflected in the beautifully prepared food, luxury accommodations and the organized timeline of the retreat itself. Every detail has been thoughtfully prepared and the enjoyment of your stay is the Fairmont staff’s top priority. You will feel like royalty as a guest (literally – dozens of royals have stayed at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, from King Edward VII of Wales, Prince Rainier of Monaco, Queen Elizabeth ll, Prince Philip and Queen Margrethe of Denmark). The architecture of the hotel itself is designed to enhance its visitors’ exposure to the outdoors. The panoramic views from the mountain resort remind guests of nature’s presence; her beauty, her nobility, her splendor, her power to grip and sway the human heart. The mountains are a place of stillness, divine inspiration and peak spirituality, creating a perfect setting for reflection. Only in stillness can you discover the hidden depths of your true nature. Living a life of Wellness is the ultimate process of change and growth. There is no better way to turn newly gained knowledge into sustainable change than embarking on a R&R getaway to reconnect with your path and purpose, along with a like minded community. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise encapsulates the history and majesty of the Canadian Rockies while offering some of the best global wellness retreats to escape to.

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TREND SETTER

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GIVING BACK

Finding Time to B r e at h e

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LOCAL SPA PROVIDES A SALTY SANCTUARY TO HELP CLIENTS RELAX AND TAKE A DEEP BREATH

ARTICLE LISA SCHREINER | PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT

IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, YOU’VE NO DOUBT NOTICED THE HIMALAYAN SEA SALT CRAZE. In fact, my parents have not just one, but two large, peach-colored, mineral-rich jagged slabs in their home. One downstairs in the living area and one in their bedroom. They purchased theirs several years ago from a friend of a friend, but you can find them everywhere – and in all shapes and sizes. They are heavy pieces and beautiful to the eye, and also are reported to act as a mechanism for purifying and healing the body. Queue halotherapy, also known as salt therapy. Salt Mine Arium is Bellevue’s only spa fully dedicated to salt therapy and it opened its doors in 2013. Salt therapy, or halotherapy, is the providing of microfine particles of salt to the body via the skin and lungs inside of a large, arid space. While other treatments are available, salt therapy is the signature treatment offered at the spa. At Salt Mine Arium offers two large communal treatment rooms constructed of 38,000 pounds of peachy-pink salt bricks imported from the Himalayas. Private sessions

absorption of excess fluid I the alveoli and movement of mucus out

are also available. Clients sit comfortably in a large treatment room

of the lungs. Betty Tanner, owner of Salt Mine Arium, describes “it

as the salt particles are

is like a toothbrush for your lungs.” Because of the natural action

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blown into the room

of dry salt, the treatment is recommended for anyone with a lung

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A salt therapy treatment session is an amazing meditative and relaxing experience. Afterwards, many recipients may or may not experience a slight cough or tickle in their throats. It is common and should not be cause for alarm. Tanner recommends “salt therapy is best used as a foundation for a healthy lifestyle. It is important to breathe clean air, yet it isn’t always available.”

Salt therapy is effective and useful for nearly everyone. It has helped me personally with the asthma and bronchitis I seem to contract every winter. It has been so successful for me, I cannot help but what to share with everyone else.” – BETTY TANNER, OWNER OF SALT MINE ARIUM

Salt Mine Arium provides just that – a sanctuary to relax and keep your lungs free and clear. The treatments are not just for adults – they have a separate room that accommodates children. The children’s room features a salt “sand box” which the children can sit and play with while the parents relax. This feature allows the benefits of salt therapy to be enjoyed by the entire family. The spa also offers massage therapy, reiki and energy work, acupuncture as well as yoga and meditation services. You can find more information on the other services provided at: saltminearium.com and @salt.mine.arium. 24

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE ARTICLE LISA SCHREINER | PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT

BUILD PERFORMANCE CENTER: A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH LOCAL GYM OFFERS A SAFE PLACE FOR TRIATHLETES TO BUILD STRENGTH, ENDURANCE AND COMMUNITY

Paul Raknes, Owner Build Performance Center

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SINCE 2015, PAUL RAKNES HAS COMPLETED

through a Functional Threshold Test (FTP) to assess their

FIVE FULL IRONMAN COMPETITIONS, AND 20

maximum output for a class and everything is based on

HALF-IRONMANS. That is 36 miles of swimming,

that assessment. The cadence and power – dialing mem-

1,680 miles of bicycling and 393.3 miles of running

bers’ power in and getting them stronger on the bike – is

completed in just competition alone. It does not

the foundation for each member’s training at the gym.

include the thousands upon thousands of miles spent

Using data from the FTP keeps training as efficient and

in preparation for the triathlons.

injury-proof as possible for the participants, which is very

“Triathlon training takes a certain type of personality – people that are self-directed and typically have a

important since the trainings and competitions can be grueling and very rough on the body.

type-A personality,” says Raknes, who began compet-

The Ironman and triathlon community is a “very

ing in Ironman races just five years ago at the age of

niche community. It is comprised of people who really

45. He had been teaching high-intensity interval classes

need to squeeze in Ironman or half-Ironman training

at Gold’s Gym and was very “gym-fit,” when his friends

but want to get through the training very efficiently

planted a seed in him about trying out a triathlon. He

and safely. A lot of hours are required for Ironman

had no history of endurance sports, but something

and training indoors is a much safer way to train than

about the positive influence triathlon training and com-

to brave the roads,” says Raknes. As owner of Build,

petition had on his friends struck a chord.

aka “Chief Towel Guy,” he feels committed to building

“There are two types of folks after completing a race

things which resonates with the name of the gym. To

– the ones that can say they did it and check it off a

him, the gym is all about building fitness and commu-

bucket list; and those who end the race thinking they

nity, knowledge, endurance and durability.

can go faster and have a constant need to improve…”

“I feel very centered in an amazing community – own-

Raknes landed squarely in the latter category. Fast-

ing Build puts me firmly in the community and I love it.

forward five years, and he not only competes, but owns

The people are kind, goal-oriented and work hard.”

a training gym, Build Performance Center, that sup-

The Ironman race is a branded, world-renown

ports triathletes prepare for races all over the Pacific

triathlon race organized by the World Triathlon

Northwest and around the world.

Corporation. The full triathlon is comprised of a 2.4

Build Performance Center is not a glamorous gym,

mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.22 mile run. The

or even a pretty gym by any means. Raknes likens it to

half-Ironman is also known as the Ironman 70.3 and is

the gym that Rocky use to train in, a place where lots of

exactly half of the distances for each leg of the triath-

good, honest, hard work happens. It opened its doors

lon. Locally, both the full and half Ironman races occur

about ten years ago and was taken over by Raknes in

in Coeur d’Alene, Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., and

2015. It is singularly focused on multi-sport athletes and

Lake Stevens. People travel all over the nation and

very specialized in favor of triathletes and cyclists.

world to race. There are many non-Ironman branded

The trainings are all power-based and classes range

races that are still USA-sanctioned races that are

from the morning into the evening and range from one

held locally, where participants can qualify for nation-

hour to three hours. The classes are structured classes

als and world competitions. There is a full Ironman

led by ride leaders and are all data-driven to help each

World Championship race held in Kona, HI each year

athlete improve. Early in membership, each member goes

and it is the high holiday of the local Ironman.

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///01 PICK A GOAL – set a goal and begin to explore how to work toward and achieve it. This is the first step – you will need to think about what kind of triathlon you would like to compete in to help set the course for your training. ///02 JOIN A TEAM – seek out teams. Find one that is a good personality it for you and surround yourself with people who love and enjoy racing and training. A solid community is imperative, it is very difficult to do it alone. ///03 BUY GEAR AND EQUIPMENT – do not go buy things alone. Begin training and see what works best for you before you spend any money. ///04 BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN YOU HAVE THE SUPPORT AT HOME TO DO THIS – the training takes up a lot of time. This sport is about athleticism, it is about putting the time in to train. You will need to make sure your personal and work time allow for the training time. ///05 FIND A TRAINER AND SET YOUR TRAINING SCHEDULE. You will need to factor in nutrition, training and fitness components into your schedule. A trainer will help you do this and also give you advice on meeting your goals.

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WHERE SHOULD SOMEONE START IF THEY KNOW NOTHING

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WO R KO U T S F O R YO U R MOODS NEW YEAR, NEW US. We don’t mean to be cliché, but is there really any better time for working on yourself than when Jan. 1 rolls around—whether you’re focused on your physical health or your mental health? It sure seems like the perfect time, but there will also be days when you’re just not quite feeling it. The holidays are over, the days are shorter and, let’s face it, there’s not really a ton to look forward to until spring sprouts. But, whatever

NEED A PICK-ME-UP, BUT DON’T QUITE

your mood is this time of year, there’s still an

HAVE THE ENERGY? THESE ACTIVITIES WILL

activity you can do that’s worthwhile—and

GET YOU MOVING AND OUT OF YOUR

will give you a boost! Here’s how to choose the right one.

POST-HOLIDAY FUNK

YO G A

FEELING ANXIOUS

A regular yoga practice can help to ease anxiety by increasing body awareness, reducing muscle tension, relieving stress and sharpening attention + concentration.

01 R AG D O L L Ragdoll pose is great for relaxation and to release tension. Stand tall + reach your arms up, then allow them to fall gently toward the floor. as you bend over

02 C H I L D ’ S P O S E This calming and restorative pose is a common beginner’s position. Starting from your knees, sit back on your heels then walk your arms forward, bringing your torso down until you can rest your forehead on the floor.

03 S AVA S A N A Relax one body part at a time, one muscle

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at a time + one thought at a time through a daily Savasana practice.

RUNNING There’s a reason people who are active runners describe something called a “runner’s high.” Studies show that aerobic exercises release

FEELING DOWN

mood-boosting endorphins.

BEGINNERS If you want to get into running but aren’t sure where to start, check out a couch-to-5K program to ease into it.

C A S UA L R U N N E R S Challenge yourself by switching up your running routine. Whether you’re changing your route or upping your distance, a new twist could give you a nice refresh.

ENTHUSIASTS Whether you’re into 10Ks or half marathons, consider signing up for a new race and decreasing your time. When your head is full of thoughts, it can get overwhelming. High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) provides a break from that with short bursts of 100% focus followed by rest. Here’s a quick circuit.

01 K E T T L E B E L L SW I N G S Do as many reps as possible in 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.

02 H I G H K N E E S Climb it out for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest.

03 P L A N K Hold your plank for 45 seconds, followed by 15 seconds of rest. Repeat the circuit three times for a quick workout that touches on strength, cardio + core.

HIIT

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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

NEW YEAR’S DAY RIDE WITH NORTHWEST IN MOTION

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ning January 14-19, 2020. Tony®-

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Whether you've just learned the

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weekend

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Join this all-day experience with

share your curiosity and enthusiasm.

OrcaCon 2020 features scheduled

leadership coaches Sandy Smith

Tackle thoughts with a diverse group

games, open game areas, tourna-

and Susan Mann. They will draw on

of people. Create your own Jewish

ments, panels/workshops, and plenty

their own experiences and the work

experience. More info on Eventbrite.

of free game demos. OrcaCon caters

of researcher and New York Times

to both those new to the hobby and

best-selling author Dr. Brené Brown.

lifelong gamers who wish to explore

More info and tickets on Eventbrite.

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Meet the Contributors

Candace Oliver

Life N Light

S u sa n G e o r g e

Candace is a mom of four; wife to her

They do more than take pictures. They

Susan G is a singer/songwriter, life-

amazing husband, Bryan; a business

offer an experience that will leave

style writer, and influencer. A Seattle

owner; a media influencer; a blogger/

you with new confidence in yourself

native and WSU alum (Go Cougs)

vlogger; a model; and a community

and the world around you. Life N

Susan enjoys trying out new restau-

builder. Her passion is to empower peo-

Light pushes artistic boundaries to

rants in Seattle and workouts that

ple to live their best life and step into

create images that are raw, real and

trick her into thinking she’s at a party

their unique purpose through a holistic

timeless. They capture the real you.

instead of a gym. She loves to travel,

approach: mind, body and spirit.

Instagram: @LifeNLight

will try almost anything once, and is a

Instagram: @CandaceMOliver

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sucker for a craft cocktail. Find music and lifestyle vlogs on her youtube

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channel (Susan G Music) and hear about the various projects she and her husband Jake are working on through their Apple Podcast, “Under the influence with the Georges.” Instagram: @susangmusic Website: susangmusic.com

L i sa S c h r e i n e r

Laura is busy mom of three, proud

of collective experience bridging the

puppy owner, and wife to her strap-

nonprofit, public policy and strate-

ping Canadian husband. Fitness,

gic marketing and communications

family and community are big parts

sectors. She has appeared both in

of her life, and have always been

local and national journals and news

her passions. Writing is her creative

outlets as a spokeswoman and guest

outlet and she is currently working

writer. A true PNW native, Lisa has

on her first book. She currently lives

proudly called the Eastside home for

in Edmonton with her family, but is a

nearly 20 years. She is mom to two

native of the Bellevue area, and still

toddler boys and a sweet puppy, and

visits family in the area often.

wife to an NCAA Division I coach.

Instagram: @laurajoellis

Instagram: @MrsLisaSchreiner

Laura Jo Ellis

Lisa possesses more than 15 years

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