Kirkland, WA June 2021

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The

Men's Issue

LI F E + C U LTU R E T H E R E A L G E N E J U A R E Z: LIVING A S T YLISH LIFE MOVERS AND SHAPERS W E LLN E S S FI T NES S IN T HE AGE OF COVID

208 WAVERLY WY, KIRKLAND, W SOLD FOR $3, 250,000

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Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale, or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to the accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage.

205 18TH AVE, KIRKLAND, WA 9 SOLD FOR $2 , 800,000

9708 NE 29TH ST, CLYDE HILL, W SOLD FOR $3,786,000

WA 98033

3630 W MERCER WY, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040 SOLD FOR $3, 898,000

98033

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

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

Nice to Meet You, Kirkland!

I’M EXCITED TO INTRODUCE MYSELF AS THE NEW OWNER AND PUBLISHER OF KIRKLAND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE. This is my first issue with you, and I look forward to many more. I’m also the publisher of Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine, which I launched in 2017. From that experience, what you can expect to see from me and Kirkland Lifestyle is a primary focus on our immediate community, but also a little about our surrounding communities, and sometimes beyond (through travel stories).

Taylor Robinson | taylor.robinson@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT MANAGER

Max Baker | max.baker@lifestylepubs.com AD DESIGNER

Miranda Read L AYO UT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Life N Light

And for a little bit more about me personally, check out page 42.

This month we turn our attention to the men – and we found local men from all industries to share their expertise and wisdom.

I enjoyed interviewing Gene Juarez for this months cover story. 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 delight getting to know him more. Find his full interview on page 16.

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 kirkland@lifestylepubs.com to nominate who we should feature for next years Men’s issue. We’d love to hear from you!

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

I’m thrilled to be your new publisher and I hope to see you around. Happy June, and Happy Father’s Day!

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 14 Cool Car Corral 16 The Real Gene Juarez Living a Stylish Life

22 Movers and Shapers Meet the Men Building and Sparking Kirkland’s Future

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30 Fitness in the Age of COVID Male Fitness Influencers Share their Highs and Lows of 2020

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DEPARTMENTS 6

Lifestyle Letter

10

Around Town

14

Driver’s Notebook

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Local Limelight

28 Culinary Creations 30 Healthy Lifestyle 35 Inspired By 40 Lifestyle Calendar 42 Locals Only

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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

hall of fame, I was inducted alongside of

CARMINE’S ON A BEAUTIFUL SPRING AFTERNOON. After three

Jim Sinegal and Jeff Brotman, who are the

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

founders of Costco. I was a founder of Plaza

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

Bank in Seattle and served on the board

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

until it was acquired by United Business

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

Bank. I am also part of a group along with

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

Edgar Martinez, and several other people to

During lunch multiple people stopped by our table to say hi, and he knows the Carmine’s staff by name. Whether you’ve met Gene in

import a Mezcal El Zacatecano.

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 ON THE EASTSIDE, AND HOW

moved to Seattle to practice my craft. I was

DO YOU CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY?

driven by the creativity and the challenge of

I was raised in Eastern Washington and

I have lived on the Eastside since around 1995 when I moved here

the constant change in the fashion world. I

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

view hair and makeup as an accessory to

being involved in charity work around the Seattle area. Celebrity

fashion. I have always loved the art of servic-

Waiters Luncheon raises money for The Millionaires Club which is

ing people and making them happy and I’ve

now Uplift NW. I have had the honor of being one of the Founders of

been fortunate enough to be able to do that

Celebrity Waiters and now currently Chairman ameritas. I have been

through the art of hair.

involved in the Leukemia Society, PONCHO, Junior Achievement

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“

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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+ 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

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

DO 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

Heritage University in Eastern Washington as well as

THE LONGEVITY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF

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

THE 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.

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

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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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MEET THE MEN BUILDING AND SPARKING KIRKLAND’S FUTURE

Movers and Shapers

// Jay Arnold 22

ORGANIZATION: City of Kirkland POSITION: Deputy Mayor TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. DID YOU PLAN TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY? I’ve always looked for ways to serve but wasn’t sure I’d run for office. I got involved with non-profits working on growth, transportation, and sustainability issues that I was passionate about.

I served on boards and commissions. I volunteered on campaigns, including Doreen Marchione’s first election to Kirkland City Council, which helped me build experience and confidence to throw my hat in the ring. Since being elected, I’ve learned a tremendous amount from colleagues including Doreen and Mayors Joan McBride, Amy Walen, and Penny Sweet.

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TALK ABOUT CURRENT TRENDS SHAPING OR CHANGING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS. WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON? The virtual meeting capability has vastly increased the ability for broad public outreach and involvement on issues. We’ve been able to hear from more people and a broader set of voices as we enabled new ways to participate. That makes for better decisions. We will continue to enable remote input and comment even as we emerge from the pandemic and the City Council meets in person.

HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY? People are surprised when they call and it’s me answering the phone directly or responding immediately to an email request. Our City Council is very accessible both online and offline, on Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor and Instagram. I run into folks and hear concerns or answer questions while out walking the dog. Pre-pandemic, I enjoyed meeting residents and business owners in person to discuss their concerns and look forward to once again meeting in their favorite neighborhood coffee shops.

IMAGINE THE CITY OF KIRKLAND A DECADE FROM NOW. ANY PREDICTIONS? My hope is that ten years from now, Kirkland will have built on the legacy of our wonderful parks with a network of greenways, trails, and the Cross Kirkland Corridor. We will be connected to the region via Bus Rapid Transit with a gondola and automated shuttles circulating around our business and neighborhood centers. I believe we will be an inspiration to other communities with a variety of houses, apartments, townhomes, and condos for all ages and stages of life – all with thriving neighborhood stores and restaurants just a short walk away. We will realize our vision for Totem Lake and Downtown with amazing opportunities to play, work, eat, and shop, with options for everyone that works here to live here. Most importantly, we are committed to ensuring Kirkland is a place where all feel they belong – now, ten years from now, and beyond.

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN HOBBY OR OBSESSION OR MAYBE A SECRET TALENT? I’m a huge Star Trek fan, from the original series to latest iterations and movies. It’s only natural that we live in Kirkland.

IS THERE A MOTTO OR MENTOR THAT HELPS GUIDE YOU PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY? When I was working at Microsoft as an engineer and manager, I was part of transformational, game changing projects. Often, products evolved over several versions, marching forward toward our vision. I take the same approach striving for steady progress whether working on computer code or municipal code. To paraphrase Bill Gates, we often overestimate the change we can accomplish in two years, but underestimate what we can do in ten.

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MOVERS AND SHAPERS (CONTINUED)

// Bill Pollard

COMPANY: Talon Private Capital, LLC

HOW DOES YOUR COMPANY CONNECT

POSITION: Co-Founder

WITH THE COMMUNITY OF KIRKLAND? Talon views its connection with the local com-

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK.

munity through the value our projects bring to

Currently I am the Co-Founder of Talon

the built environment. Every step of what we do,

Private Capital, LLC. Talon owns over 3 million

design, construction type, open space, sustain-

square feet of office,industrial and apartments

ability, equality of not only access but quality of the

in the Pacific NW. Our largest investments

environment ultimately defines how our buildings

have been made in Kirkland (Kirkland Urban

are cast into the community. We have revolution-

Development) and Bellevue.

ized the practice of adding curated community

programming to our fixed assets. Our goal is that

DID YOU PLAN TO BE WHERE

everyone who steps into one of our projects has

YOU ARE TODAY?

the opportunity to interact, exchange and partici-

I knew only two things coming out of col-

pate in all forms of active programming. We offer

lege, 1: I wanted to be an entrepreneur 2: I

Book Clubs, bicycle rides, nature walks, outdoor

wanted to do something that allowed me to

health and wellness programs, art, meditation, etc.

use my learned skills to achieve both financial prosperity and some value add to my clients/

IMAGINE THE CITY OF KIRKLAND A

investors, etc. Since college, I have co-founded

DECADE FROM NOW. ANY PREDICTIONS?

two Commercial Real Estate Companies in

Vibrancy !! It doesn’t come without the per-

Bellevue. My first, Pacific Real Estate Partners,

fect combination of many elements, Kirkland

was a brokerage company which I co-managed

needs to keep investing in schools, public safety,

for 16 years before selling. I then co-founded a

walking and bicycling, retail conducive zoning

real estate investment company, Talon Private

and all types of housing from the most modest to

Capital, LLC, which we started in 2009 and con-

the luxury. Kirkland and Bellevue are on the cusp

tinues to be a fun and prosperous enterprise.

of collectively redefining how communities can be successful and vibrant and as well as wel-

TALK ABOUT CURRENT TRENDS

coming, diverse and flexible to ever changing life

SHAPING OR CHANGING

patterns. I feel very fortunate to continue to be a

THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS.

long term investor, business owner and resident

In Commercial Real Estate, like most indus-

of the Kirkland communities.

tries, the key is adopting the product (buildings) to the customer’s ever changing needs and

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN

desires. The pandemic driven Work From Home

HOBBY OR OBSESSION?

environment has changed the paradigm and

Sunsets, I will travel great distances and make

allows Landlords, Employee’s and Employers to

extraordinary efforts to see wonderful sunsets.

revisit the future of the work place.

No two are the same.’

WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON? Anytime our busines can be on the cutting

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IS THERE A MOTTO THAT HELPS GUIDE YOU PERSONALLY OR PROFESSIONALLY?

edge of how, where and why people choose

My father told me at a very young age, in every

to work and live, it’s an exhilarating moment.

situation you will know what is the “right” path

We are constantly modifying and aligning our

to take, you need to have the courage to always

properties to add value into the lives of our

take it when others may not. Its been a bit of

tenants and residents.

guiding principle for me

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IMAGINE THE EASTSIDE A DECADE FROM NOW. ANY PREDICTIONS? Kirkland and Bellevue have grown from sleepy suburbs into vibrant cities. I hope we will continue to uphold the integrity of each smaller neighborhood within Kirkland and Bellevue and find creative ways to hold on to the small-town feel.

RECENT PROUD MOMENT: I am very proud of my son Nate who is taking on greater responsibility in our company. He is a third-generation builder in the making! It makes me happy to see the pride he takes in his work and the passion for excellence he demonstrates DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN HOBBY OR OBSESSION OR MAYBE A SECRET TALENT OR SUPERPOWER? I love finding time to refurbish my ’51 pick up! Hope to have it on the road this summer. I also enjoy building furniture for my family to enjoy.

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COMPANY: John Buchan Homes

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE EASTSIDE

JOB TITLE: President and Co-Owner

HAUNT OR RECOMMENDATION?

ARE THERE ANY CURRENT TRENDS

Fairweather Park. Wells Medina Nursery.

Sushi InJoy, Mercato Stellina & Seastar.

SHAPING THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS? The pandemic has had tremendous

IS THERE A MOTTO THAT HELPS GUIDE YOU?

impact. We have more virtual meetings

Many of our guiding fundamentals at

and use platforms that streamline com-

John Buchan Homes are based on the

munications. Home design trends are

skills that we believe are most important

accommodating the expanded functions

to succeed. One fundamental that means

occurring at home. We see many of the fol-

the most to me is: Look ahead and antic-

lowing requests from custom home clients

ipate. I define this as always thinking 10

in the architectural phase: a second office,

steps ahead. Plan today for what is coming

exercise studio, home theatre, home school

tomorrow, next week, next month. Be bet-

room or study zone, a ¾ bath and w/d near

ter prepared by anticipating future needs

the Owner’s entry, home sauna—and larger

and addressing them today. Avoid the mis-

refrigerator and freezer capacity.

takes that come with last-minute actions.

// Jeff Crosby

COMPANY: Crosby Wealth Advisors

IMAGINE KIRKLAND A DECADE FROM NOW.

JOB TITLE: Private Wealth Advisor

WHAT’S ON YOUR WISH LIST?

I don’t know how, but it would be nice if we

TELL US ABOUT YOUR WORK. DID YOU

could figure out a plan for affordable housing.

PLAN TO BE WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?

Also, it would be nice if we were the one stop

No. I have been more blessed beyond my imagi-

Financial Advisor/Wealth Management firm for

nation. As in most things, when you feel like you are

many Google, Microsoft, Facebook, Amazon and

doing something to help others, you almost always

Salesforce employees for their financial needs.

receive way more blessings than what one gives.

We have been incredibly blessed by our clients.

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN HOBBY OR MAYBE A SECRET SUPERPOWER?

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT A

Nope, no superpowers, but I believe my busi-

RECENT PROUD MOMENT?

ness team does (the way they serve our clients,

I feel like our clients got our best work during the

they are the glue to what we do). As for my hob-

COVID Pandemic. We provided multiple custom-

bies, I have done 25 Ironman’s (2.4 mile swim, 112

ized market updates, many personal phone calls

mile bike and 26.2 mile run). I had a Triathlon on

about their financial plan and specific anecdotes

May 23rd and unfortunately my swim club wasn’t

to help calm the nerves. I specifically remem-

open to swim during most of the Pandemic. It

ber sending a note to our clients on one of the

was really mentally tough to train during the win-

gloomiest days of the pandemic and market and

ter months but I believe it gave me an edge in my

reminded them it is always gray and blurry before

discipline to be a better leader to my team and a

you can see around the corner. Shortly after that

better Financial Advisor for our clients.

note the market started recovering rapidly and still to this day, most experts still don’t know why.

IS THERE A CRUCIAL LIFE SKILL THAT HELPS GUIDE YOU?

HOW DO YOU CONNECT TO COMMUNITY?

Average focus, discipline and effort is not good

We have sponsored various fund-raising events

enough. Great focus, discipline and effort is what I

(7 Hills of Kirkland, Attain Housing, triathlons,

expect of myself and let the results determine the

Alexanders Hope and others). Additionally, as you

outcome. Finally, don’t waste the early morning, it

enter into Kirkland from Bellevue, we also hang

is the start of your day. It sets the tone.

banners for various holidays throughout the year and light up our building and trees with Christmas lights during the holidays.

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MEET MICHAEL PINCKNEY, A SELF PROCLAIMED “COOKIE MONSTER” AND FOUNDER OF PINCKNEY COOKIE CAFE, A TRULY GOURMET COOKIE COMPANY IN KIRKLAND. How did this New York native, Harvard grad, marketing guru, find his way to Kirkland and decide to open this delicious cookie shop? As Michael says, “I simply love chocolate chip cookies. I appreciate them, enjoy them deeply, get my strength from them…I’m just a cookie monster” OK, partially true, and partially kidding. His real inspiration started with a cookie shop in NYC (where he lived several decades ago) combined with baking skills passed down from his mother. He decided to challenge himself to come up with the best chocolate chip cookies in the world.

“Whenever I felt like baking I’d make chocolate chip cookies and experiment with the recipe. I’d take the cookies to work, share them with my friends and get their feedback.

The next time I felt like baking I’d make the changes people asked for and take them to work again. As you can imagine I was a popular guy! Years later my kids became the key testers and the process continued. Eventually I ended up with two cookies – The Pinckney Original and Dark Chocolate Oatmeal - I knew I had something special and thought I should do something with it. Pinckney Cookie Cafe was the result.”

Not only is Michael passionate about cookies, but he is equally committed to building Pinckney Cookie Café into a great company with a positive impact on his employees and the community. “We’ve been giving $5.00 for every order of a dozen cookies or more to charities providing Covid-19 relief and we’ve raised over $12,000! We’re continuing to give $5.00 per order of a dozen or more cookies but changing our focus from Covid-19 to emphasizing Racial Justice charities.”

And who doesn’t want to eat the most delicious gourmet cookies, AND give back at the same time? To order your first box, visit lovethesecookies.com CityLifestyle.com/Kirkland

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

PHOTOGRAPHY LIFE N LIGHT

FITNESS IN THE AGE OF COVID

MALE FITNESS INFLUENCERS SHARE THEIR HIGHS AND LOWS OF 2020

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BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF 2020?

WHAT ARE YOU HOPEFUL FOR IN 2021?

2020 was a formative year for my wife, Jordana,

2021 is shaping up to be truly epic! Our virtual

and me. Newly married. Newly pregnant (with our

and mobile coaching business has grown and

first). Newly unemployed. With gyms closed, we

allowed us to open up our own fitness studio on

had to get creative. I quickly built a website and

the Eastside. At the Leaner Fitness studio, we

began building an online training business. It’s

offer a mix of customizable fitness options for

been an adjustment, but it’s also been amazing to

individuals and families of all ages to meet their

create efficient new workout options and connect

health and fitness goals safely and effectively.

with clients outside the state and country.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? A deep sense of responsibility to do something positive with our incredible blessings. Our health, our growing family, and our amazing supportive group of friends and clients who have supported us as a business and as true friends are another huge source of motivation. Their vibrant energy and commitment to staying strong and healthy through even the toughest of times really inspires me to keep going.

TOP “AT HOME” FITNESS TIP? Drink water throughout the day and get plenty of sleep. Without sleep and hydration as your baseline, it’s going to be much harder to exercise. When you’re ready to work out, check out our website at LeanerFitness.com.

Set a goal, show up, and let’s make 2021 LEANER, STRONGER, and HEALTHIER.

TITLE: OWNER & HEAD COACH, LEANER FITNESS INSTAGRAM: @LEANERFITNESS

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE (CONTINUED) TITLE: FOUNDER, KEVIN NG YOGA + MINDFULNESS INSTAGRAM: @KEVINNGYOGA

kevin ng BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF 2020?

Shifting the connection with my community and students from in-person to online.

Creating and conducting an unforgettable energy exchange is one of my biggest inspirations and aspirations as an instructor.

Teaching virtually enables me to “say” everything I need to but not conducive to making everyone “feel” something together.

WHAT ARE YOU HOPEFUL FOR IN 2021?

At a micro level, I am hopeful that people will eventually return to support local fitness facilities and studios. They are pillars of our community that foster connection and positive growth. Seeing so many close in 2020 is difficult to bear but inspires me to do everything I can to help them rebuild stronger when we return. At a macro level, I am hopeful we can learn from what we experienced in 2020 to evolve and grow. Amongst a global pandemic to social injustices being exposed and divisive politics, our past can provide us with some much-needed perspective and awareness. It is from this place of awareness that we can learn to appreciate what we have and work towards changing what we do not.

TOP “AT HOME” FITNESS TIP? Consistency over intensity. As a person who WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED?

the same, fitness is a journey that evolves over time.

to entrust in me to be a leader on their health

Identify your goal, adapt to unforeseen challenges

and wellness journeys, and I feel the responsi-

and continue to take steps towards that direction.

bility to lead by example. This translates into

The underlying foundation is built on consistency.

maintaining a strong practice of my own in addition to prioritizing self-care.

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overcame obesity and is now able to help others do

My community and students have continued

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WHAT ARE YOU HOPEFUL FOR IN 2021?

BIGGEST CHALLENGE OF 2020?

As the first lockdown hit, my wife and I we’re in the midst of opening our fitness concept, RowdyBox--a high-end, boutique boxing studio--in downtown Seattle. Because of CV-19 and the subsequent mandates, we couldn't open our

Showing the world this amazing new concept.

Because of CV-19, we didn't feel it was a good idea to advertise our opening. Instead, we hoped our initial small community would love the concept and tell friends.

And they did! I can't wait to grow that community and feel that energy again. We're coming for you Eastside.

doors for 6 months. CV-19 wasn't in the biz plan, but we're rolling with the punches.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED? Family and our community. My wife is my business partner (or, more accurately, I'm hers), and we have two kids. We've been doing fitness full-time in Seattle and the Eastside for 12 years and love the community.

These are some of the most discerning people on the planet. Shiny objects and fancy advertising don't carry the premium here that they would in other cities. If you want them to jump ship to your service, you have to earn it. But, if you can convince them to climb aboard, they'll stay for a long time and even help navigate.

TOP “AT HOME” FITNESS TIP: After you eat, do 10. I don't care what it is - pushups, squats, situps, lunges, Kegels (ha), etc. Pick an exercise and do 10 reps. In the long-term, your reps will compound and you'll build muscle or prevent muscle atrophy; in the short-term, you'll blunt the rise in blood sugar and insulin from the food, and store less as fat.

TITLE - FOUNDER/CEO ROWDYBOX INSTAGRAM: @BRANDO_SWEENEY

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INSPIRED BY THE PRO GOLFER’S FITNESS JOURNEY

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STALLINGS’

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LIKE MANY IMPRESSIONABLE KIDS WITH GIDDY ENTHUSIASM FOR THEIR FAVORITE SPORT, SCOTT STALLINGS DISCOVERED HIS INTEREST FOR GOLF AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 3.

But it was the “aha moment” for his LOVE of the game that came in 1997 when Tiger Woods won the Masters and would forever change the entire landscape of the industry, as well as what Stallings would aspire to achieve in his future professional endeavors.

Little did he know at the time, however, not just how successful he would become, but also how an unforeseen health compromise would also rock his world, and his cross training, for the better.

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FROM 3-YEAR-OLD PUTTER TO ALL-AMERICAN GOLFER: STALLINGS’ BACKGROUND Born in Boston and raised in Oak Ridge, TN, Scott set off on his golf career at the early age of 3 and trained his way through achieving all-state golfer and Dean’s List status in high school. He was a seven-time tournament winner and was an All-American while attending Tennessee Tech, and he has won on the PGA Tour three times as a professional golfer.

Upon realizing earlier in ‘97 “that Woods wasn’t that much older than him,'' Scott set himself into overdrive to “get it together” and tapped into his natural drive to be one of the best.

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SCOTT’S HEALTH PROBLEMS AND DEVELOPING A NEW WORKOUT

Flash forward to the year 2016: It became a life-changing year he never would have anticipated; one filled with strife as he learned he had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and acute adrenal fatigue. It was a result of some unhealthy nutritional habits, both of which affected his ability to continue effectively as a professional athlete.

With the guidance of doctors, surgeons, and his good friend Rich Froning, a four-time Crossfit champion, Scott developed a workout to trim 60 pounds, boasting 10% body fat, revising his daily eating habits, and sleeping healthily through the night.

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THE WORKOUT BASICS:

STALLINGS’ PRIMARY EQUIPMENT: KETTLEBELLS - Cast iron or cast steel ball with a handle attached to the top; ideal for exercises that combine cardio, strength and flexibility training.

BARS AND WEIGHTS - A long iron bar on which weight plates are placed. Weights come in a variety of styles, including weight plates, barbells and dumbbells.

DUMBBELLS - Short barbells, usually held in each hand MEDICINE BALLS - Weighted balls roughly the diameter of the shoulders that are used for strength training and rehabilitation

HIS TOP EXERCISES:

KETTLEBELL POWER SNATCH: Uses ground force to leverage the kettlebell upward, then the shoulder, arm and back support the weight as it gets pushed overhead. Also a great cardio exercise and trains the body for a good golf swing.

KETTLEBELL HALO: LANDMINES:

Start by holding the kettlebell upside down

LANDMINE RAINBOW:

height and rotate it around the head like a

Tracing the shape of a rainbow, take the barbell down alongside each hip in a rotational movement and then back to an overhead position. Strengthens legs, shoulders and arms; improves coordination for ground-up downswing.

LANDMINE ROTATIONAL CLEAN AND PRESS: Facing the landmine, hold the bar in your right hand, then pivot your toes 90

at chest height, then lift the weight to head halo in both directions. This exercise focuses on shoulder mobility—which is important for a good golf swing—and warms up the muscles and soft tissue around the shoulder girdle.

degrees to the left, dropping into a deep lunge while still holding the bar with

CLEAN TO LUNGE:

your straight arm. Press into your front foot and stand up as you press and

First, the kettlebell is lifted from the ground

lift the barbell to chest height, all in one quick motion. From the waist down, this move mimics the look of a golfer finishing a swing.

to shoulder height. Then, the fowardlunge loads weight into the legs one at a time, which happens from the backswing to the

LANDMINE THRUSTER: Thrust the barbell upward from a squat position. Builds lower-body muscles, which are key for the start of the groundswing and to get longer off the tee.

downswing. The exercise increases strength in calves and forearms, which is essential for a powerful swing.

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“I came to the realization that it was no one’s fault but my own.

The excuses and finger pointing led back to me, and once you

STALLING’S BEST ADVICE FOR GOLFERS

take ownership, you take power in that,” Scott says.

“The voice within gave me some scary realizations that I always hated the doctor, and that they would tell me something was wrong. I learned a little information goes a long way, and that saved my health. Make one change today, and make another one

TIPS FOR THE AVID GOLFERS READING THIS? “Golf is a grind, but don’t let physicality get in the way of your game,” Scott says.

tomorrow, and you’ll never look back.”

Had Scott not gone to the doctor because of that innate fear, he never would have known the diagnosis of sleep apnea that needed to be addressed.

“You only get one body,” he says.

Luckily for Scott, he didn’t have an overwhelming, crazy life overhaul. Instead, he was able to find one small thing, delivering simple systematic changes in his workout that led to his improvement in fitness and quality of life.

He still was driven to be one the best PGA Tour players and the best family guy he could be, and he would do all of the discovery, the surgeries, and the daily changes all over again to continue living his best life.

“I legitimately have some great people push me and stay around me,” Scott says.

Scott has traveled the world over, playing on some of the best courses around, from Augusta National twice, to courses across Asia, Europe, Australia, and the hope to cross the Middle East and more stunning destinations in New Zealand off his global travel list. His next “bucket list” trip?

Golfing 36 holes a day across seven courses on Long Island, some of the top in the country all within 20 miles of one another— and you better believe Scott “teed up” a “fitness test” among him and his two buddies to see who would fare the best in the end.

Today, Scott happily shares healthy time with his wife and kids and is leading up The Scott Stallings Kids Play Free Junior Golf Initiative, a partnership with the Tennessee Golf Foundation to bring free junior golf to the Knoxville area.

“The mission is simple: Provide Knoxville's youth with unrestricted, free access to the game of golf at multiple facilities, 365 days a year,” he says.

Look for Scott Stallings to be the first PGA Tour professional and mainstream athlete to represent NOBULL, a footwear, apparel and accessory brand that aligns perfectly with Scott’s train-hard story.

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improve the quality of their lives while

at least 30 various vendors from

learning to live more eco-friendly.

the area that have everything you

DRIVE-IN MOVIES AT MARYMOOR PARK

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nice dinner. Visit https://kirklandwa.

Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA

NETWORKING LUNCHEON

Special-Event-Services/Juanita-

Marymoor Park - 6046 W Lake

Now through June 24th, bring your

need from a relaxing picnic to a gov/Government/Departments/ Parks-and-Community-Services/

The Business Networking Luncheon

Friday-Market.

family and friends for our 17th con-

is a great way to introduce yourself

secutive season of outdoor movies

to the Kirkland business community.

at Marymoor Park in Redmond,

Please make sure to bring busi-

WA. Load up the car and eat at our

ness cards and any materials that

hot food trucks or enjoy a sweet

you would like to pass out about

treat of cupcakes and ice cream.

your business. No fees paid to the

Event admission is $30 per car load.

Chamber to attend the Business

To view showings and purchase

Networking Luncheon, however we

Little Brother's Saturday Market is

tickets visit https://epiceap.com/

do require that you order lunch from

focused on local organic farms and

movies-at-marymoor/.

the establishment.

producers who specialize in small

5 LITTLE BROTHER'S SATURDAY MARKET

450 Central Way, Kirkland, WA 98033

sustainable diverse farms, provid-

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ing them the opportunity to sell

JUANITA FOOD TRUCKIN' ON TUESDAYS

KPC: A VIRTUAL CONCERT FEATURING THE WOMXN IN MUSIC COLLECTIVE

dairy

94th Ave NE at NE 128th St.

Shoppers will find vegetables, fruit, products,

cheese-makers,

eggs, fresh baked goods, organic plant starts and local flowers! Local

Virtual

musicians and educational activities

Every Tuesday from 4:30-7:30 pm

Tune in at 8 pm with KPC on

create a fun, food-focused vibrant

come support local businesses in

Thursday, June 3rd, for our at home

community experience!

your neighborhood and explore the

livestream program featuring the

various tastes they have to offer!

Womxn in Music Collective. The

Each week a different food truck will

Womxn in Music is a collective of

be featured. This event is only to sup-

womxn dedicated to making the

port local food trucks who have been

music industry a more equitable

hit financially due to the pandemic

space. This special concert, assem-

and to create a fun community event.

bled by Ailisa Newhall, celebrates

12669 NE 85th st, Kirkland, WA

Masks are required.

the Womxn in Music Collective and

On the first Monday of each month

their 2021 compilation album.

in 2021, Pickles Playland hosts a fun

Kirkland, WA 98034

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Scoop Marketplace - 9743 N.E. 119th

7 MUTTY MONDAY Pickles Playland -

event for daycare pups that ranges

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from art projects to mini training

JUANITA FRIDAY MARKET

Make sure to register early for the

camps. Cost is $15 per dog and will be limited to a 20 dog capacity.

Juanita Beach Park -

event at https://picklesplayland.dog/

Scoop Marketplace is a zero waste

9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA

as space is limited.

grocery store customers bring in

Join us on the beautiful shores

their reusable containers to scoop as

of Lake Washington every Friday

much or as little as they want from our

from 3-7 pm to help support our

package-free food, home goods and

community, taste the fresh locally

personal care products. Our mission

grown

is to normalize zero waste grocery

and various activities throughout

shopping and teach people how to

the market season! Expect to find

Way, Kirkland, WA 98034

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their products direct to consumers.

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foods,

enjoy

live

music,

9 KIRKLAND ART STOP

The Kirkland Downtown Association hosts Art Stop in conjunction with

the Kirkland Wednesday Market, held

throughout

the

summer

months in Marina Park. Art Stop provides a "pop-up" art opportunity at the market, on the beautiful shores of Lake Washington.

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Marina Park - 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA 98033

Looking for a fun activity to do under the stars of our very own Lake Washington?

Come

join

LaVida

Studio for dancing under the stars (literally)! Experience the rhythm and passion of salsa, as we teach you introductory lessons and perform dazzling routines for you. Register early, attendance is limited.

Would you like to get in touch with us? We would love to hear from you!

Contact us at CityLifestyle.com/ Kirkland using the Get In Touch link and let us know what you think.

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it has turned into a side business. I create large scale

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ing on opportunities where I see them. Prior to being a

check out @finchesart on Instagram.

publisher, I co-founded one of Seattle’s first coworking spaces (MAKERS) in 2011, and in 2017 I launched Bellevue

Aside from living in Southern California for college

lish), and now I also own and publish Kirkland Lifestyle

and a few years after, I’m a PNW native. I was raised

Magazine. The Eastside is experiencing a unique change;

in Bellevue, lived in downtown Seattle while owning

people from all over the country and world are transplant-

MAKERS, and for the past 4 years lived on the Kirkland

ing here, and our community and culture are shifting…in a

waterfront. I recently bought a home in Bellevue. Through

good way! My goal with Kirkland Lifestyle Magazine is to

business, friendships, and family, I’m constantly out and

capture some of the old and new of our community.

about in the Kirkland and Bellevue community.

DO YOU HAVE A LITTLE KNOWN HOBBY OR OBSESSION? My picture above says it all (well, almost, husband not pictured). My art, King Charles Cavalier puppy Brodi, 42

HOW DO YOU CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY?

Lifestyle Magazine (which I still currently own and pub-

Kirkland Lifestyle | June 2021

HOW CAN WE CONNECT WITH YOU? I want to hear from you! Please feel welcome to email me at Kirkland@lifestylepubs.com and share your suggestions, comments, support and/or concerns.

Selling the Lifestyle of Luxury S E AT T L E | B E L L E V U E | K I R K L A N D

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Seattle, WA | Sold at $2,750,000

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Bellevue, WA | Sold at $2,500,000

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Renton, WA | Sold at $800,000

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Bellevue, WA | Sold at $775,000

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Kirkland, WA | Sold at $1,750,000

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Seattle, WA | Sold at $330,000

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