Portland, ME April 2024

The Investment Issue

A Worthy Investment

It's said that you can easily determine a person's true priorities by looking at their bank account and their calendar. Both reflect what many would consider our two most precious resources: money and time.

For our April issue, we're exploring various ways to invest in the things that might make your life easier, healthier, and more beautiful. Whether it's elevating and simplifying your spring 2024 ward robe, adding a captivating and unique work of art to your home, or amping up your wellness routine by finally exploring what IV drips are all about, the following pages offer some great places to start.

We'd be remiss in having an Investment issue without discussing real estate. Our editor sat down with Kaili Moore, a Portland-based real estate agent and investor, to learn why she started an all-female networking and education group called Portland Women Investors for women looking to expand their knowledge and skills in this field. Turn to page 18 to learn more about Kaili, how she got started with real estate investing, and how you can, too.

Spring is associated with rebirth and is a perfect time to examine what's most important—to assess what needs to be brought in and what we should let go. No matter which priorities you decide to invest in this season, we hope reading Portland City Lifestyle is a worthy investment of your time.

EMILY HARRADON, PUBLISHER @PORTLAND.CITYLIFESTYLE

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1: Heidi Wurpel and Alex Kennie celebrate at the Portland Youth Dance Glitz & Glam Gala. 2: Deb Bergeron, Barbara McDonald, and Amie Marzen celebrating local nonprofit Madeline’s Mission. 3: Members of the Glen David Andrews Band at the Maine Craft Distilling Mardi Gras party. 4: Retiring executive director Anne Heros embraces Erin Fiekers at the Center for Grieving Children’s LOVE Gala. 5: Emily Harradon, Lauren Lear, and Robin Davis at the Portland Museum of Art Winter Bash. 6: Cali Rossen leads a sound and reiki therapy workshop at Terrarium. 7: Participants prepare to take their handcrafted centerpieces home from a floral workshop at Petalage.

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WE ARE PORTLAND TRUST COMPANY

Portland Trust Company is a Maine non-depository trust company focused exclusively on wealth management and fiduciary services. We work with individuals and families, nonprofits, and local governments. We do everything the giant financial services organizations do while providing local and accessible attention to your specific needs.

It’s more than just a name. Portland Trust Company is the only financial institution in the state with “Portland” as its namesake. We love our hometown as much as you do! This is more than a place of business for us; this is our home and our way of life. It’s our promise to treat you as more than a client, but as a friend and neighbor.

Our customer experience is “real,” like walking next door to borrow some sugar or eggs. We’ve created a home for our clients and their assets—managing their money, their lives, and their futures—with peace of mind knowing that we are a fully regulated financial institution. Together, we embrace our Maine way of life.

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PSO Reveals Its 100th Anniversary Season Lineup

The centennial celebrations include a gala concert featuring world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma; a performance of Beethoven’s 9th Symphony; community partnerships including a production of  La Bohème with Opera Maine and  Carmina Burana with the ChoralArt Masterworks chorus; concerts featuring classics by Beethoven, Strauss and Mozart; and a concert performance of the soundtrack alongside a screening of the film Star Wars: A New Hope portlandsymphony.org

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Longfellow Hotel Appoints General Manager Bethany Wade

Wade is a multifaceted hotelier with deep-rooted experience in the luxury hospitality sector who most recently served as Director of Rooms at Auberge Resorts’ White Barn Inn in Kennebunk. She will play an integral role in spearheading operations, guest services, and community outreach to cement the Longfellow’s legacy as a Portland hospitality icon. longfellowhotel.com

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Maine Direct Dermatology Is Now Accepting Patients In Falmouth

Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Allison Goddard is the owner and founder of Maine Direct Dermatology (MDD), the first direct-care dermatology practice in Maine. An expert in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Goddard has a passion for personalized patient care of the highest quality. As a direct care provider, MDD offers personalized dermatology care without long waits to book an appointment, referral hurdles, or limitations of insurance contracts. mainedirectderm.com

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Blake Orchard Announces Two New Locations

Blake Orchard, a local favorite for raw juices, superfood smoothies, and wellness drinks, is opening a Brunswick location this spring followed by a Scarborough location in the fall. The juice and smoothie cafe, which was founded in 2014 by owner Alli Messenger, began after Messenger found success selling raw cold pressed juices and handmade nut mylks at farmers' markets. Blake Orchard's double location expansion marks the cafe's 10th anniversary. blakeorchardjuicery.com

Stress Awareness

Month Specials

at The DRIPBaR Westbrook

The DRIPBaR Westbrook celebrated its second anniversary in March, and now it's time to recognize Stress Awareness Month. In April, first time clients will receive 25% off plus a free B12 shot, a Soother Drip for just $99 (a savings of $80), or a free magnesium add-on to a Lifestyle Drip (not all drips apply). Plus, from 4/11-4/18, the Jetsetter Drip is 25% off as part of the School Vacation Special. *Limit one per client.

Free People Is Coming to 121 Middle Street

Free People, a lifestyle brand best known for its bohemian aesthetic, has signed a 10-year lease for a premier storefront at 121 Middle Street, bringing yet another popular national brand to the Old Port's growing retail corridor. The Portland location will be Free People’s first brick and mortar storefront in Maine and is scheduled to open this August. Store hours and more information will be made available in the weeks leading up to the opening.

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Financial Advisor

We have such amazing, innovative business leaders in our community who are proud to serve you, our residents, with class and quality. We’ve compiled some of our top company picks for the services that might be on your mind this month in an effort to make your lives a little easier.

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Portland Trust Company portlandtrust.com | 207.558.6220

Back Cove Financial backcovefinancial.com | 207.541.9500

Old Port Advisors oldportadvisors.com | 207.774.6552

HM Payson hmpayson.com | 207.772.3761

Spinnaker Trust spinnakertrust.com | 207.553.7160

Bank

Camden National Bank camdennational.bank | 800.860.8821

Gorham Savings Bank gorhamsavings.bank | 207.839.4796

Bangor Savings Bank bangor.com | 877.226.4671

Kennebec Savings Bank kennebecsavings.bank | 207.622.5801

Norway Savings Bank norwaysavings.bank | 888.725.2207

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Drip By Drip

HOW IV THERAPY HELPS MAINERS LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES

ARTICLE BY BECCA ABRAMSON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KARA ROACH

For Kara Roach, investing in your health means living the best life that you can in the body that you have. As owner of the DRIPBaR in Westbrook’s Rock Row, she’s introducing Mainers to intravenous therapy in the form of lifestyle and health support drips that efficiently supply the body with various vitamins and nutrients.

“IV drips bypass your digestive system and enter directly into the bloodstream with nearly 100% bioavailability, compared to an average of just 30% with oral supplementation,” explains Kara, meaning that IV support provides the body’s cells with fuel quicker and more effectively than oral vitamins.

Though drips are by no means curative, they can act as functional medicine for healthy clients or supportive therapy for clients with chronic illnesses like cancer. Kara’s own father passed away from leukemia in 2017, and discovering how IV drips could have helped him throughout his diagnosis and chemotherapy is part of what motivated her to open the DRIPBaR Westbrook in the first place. “Recently, we had a client with an aggressive form of cancer come in who was so depleted that they could barely walk. By the end of the drip, our client was cracking jokes and giving their spouse a hard time,” Kara recalls. “We also see lots of laborers in the summer—roofers, painters, folks like that who come in dry and dehydrated—and I love helping our healthy clients stay that way. We’re not curing anything, but we’re trying to help people live the best life they can.”

Each of the DRIPBaR’s lifestyle and health support drips are made to order in a sterile environment and given to patients by a registered nurse. Kara likens the effects of drip therapy to the effects of working out: “You can’t

go to the gym one time and reap the benefits of going three times a week for six months,” she laughs, adding that “keeping a cadence will help your body feel better.” Monthly memberships make it easy to maintain the benefits of IV therapy and replenish vitamins in the body once older cells have died off. “When people first visit, we recommend they come back in two or three weeks, and eventually it turns into monthly maintenance. People will come in towards the end of their month-long period and tell me that they can feel their energy waning or that their mood is dropping,” Kara notes.

The most popular lifestyle drips are designed to proactively boost energy, provide recovery, and support a healthy person’s immune system. The Restoration drip, for example, features vitamin C, magnesium, B-12, B-Complex, and glutathione (an inflammatory antioxidant) to accelerate rehydration, while the bestselling Post-Op drip includes amino acids, biotin, and zinc to help speed recovery. Health support drips, which are made for clients suffering chronic illnesses, can offset the side effects of chemotherapy, detox heavy metals from the body, or reduce neuropathy. DRIPBaR also offers IM shots, which provide a quick boost of support when clients don’t have time for a drip or are looking for additional support in between sessions.

The DRIPBaR Westbrook is a locally owned business, but both Kara and her clients benefit from the franchise’s network of physicians, pharmacists, and R&D scientists who are helping to develop new drips and recipes. “There’s a huge pool of medically focused individuals who are pushing this forward,” Kara says, “and we’re excited to share it with our community.”

“To me, investing in your health means living the best life that you can in the body that you have.”

ARTICLE BY BECCA ABRAMSON | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF KAILI MOORE

Real KEEPING IT

INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE CAN PROVIDE FREEDOM, FLEXIBILITY, AND COMMUNITY FOR WOMEN IN MAINE

Social worker-turned real estate agent Kaili Moore is the founder of Portland Women Investors, a group of women who meet monthly to learn from one another as they navigate the world of real estate investing in southern Maine. “Research shows that women tend to be better investors than men,” she explains, “but we often lack the confidence to begin." PCL sat down with Moore to get her tips on investing and the importance of supporting women in the field.

“Investing in real estate has given me freedom and flexibility that I wouldn’t have in my 9-to-5 as a social worker. Being able to live in a multi-unit that offset some of my living costs is really what allowed me to switch careers.”

How did the Portland Women Investors come to be?

When I was working as a social worker, my husband and I bought our first multi-family unit and fixed it up while we were living in it. We used that money to buy another building and repeated the process. Eventually, we started a property management company, and I switched careers and became a broker. The commercial real estate world is full of male brokers and investors, and I found it a little lonely. I figured there had to be women out there in the real estate investment world, so I posted on meetup.com and a bunch of local women came to the first meeting. Now, we meet on the third Wednesday of every month, and the discussion topics, guest speakers, and presentations vary based on what the group is interested in.

What’s unique about real estate in southern Maine?

There are some spectacular neighborhoods and areas in southern Maine that are experiencing a resurgence of young people looking to build community. It’s a no brainer because Maine is perfect—I don’t know why anyone would want to live anywhere else!

What makes real estate a good investment?

In my own experience, it’s given me freedom and flexibility that I wouldn’t have had otherwise. I didn’t make very much money as a social worker, so being able to live in a multi-unit that offset some of my living costs is really what allowed me to switch careers. Another example is my mother, who sold her land and bought a multi-unit in Portland—she was a stay-athome mom for a long time, so she’s on a fixed income, and that building is what funds her retirement.

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What kinds of obstacles and challenges might women face when investing?

Women are taught to be accommodating and play by the rules. It's why we make such good landlords, because we genuinely care about people and can look at the entire situation without just seeing dollar signs. But I also think we’re conditioned not to talk about money or have financial goals, so the Portland Women Investors group is a way for women to talk openly and freely and ask questions without being judged. Financial literacy isn’t taught in schools—you’re lucky if you have someone in your life to teach you the basics, and if you don’t have a mentor, then you don’t really learn the ropes. This group is a great platform for women to share what we know and let everyone in on the rules of

the game. We’re a bunch of women in different positions, but we all have this common thread and are willing to open up about our goals and priorities. I’m really grateful that I’ve had incredible mentors and my husband to help me along the way, and I want to share my knowledge whenever and wherever I can.

What are some of the different ways to earn money as a real estate investor?

There are both short and long-term ways to make money in real estate, so I generally encourage people to think about what kind of investor they want to be and what they’re trying to achieve. For example, my husband and I are not trying to make money right now—we charge enough in rent

to pay the bills and to afford fixes if anything happens to the building. Our goal is that this income can support our retirement when our mortgage is paid off. If you’re looking for short-term cash flow, that’s where people start flipping houses: you buy a property, fix it up, sell it, and gain income from the sale. There’s short-term income in vacation rentals, too, especially in Maine. We also see generational homes in the state that have been passed down through families, but the costs to maintain and fix them has increased. People often opt to rent these out so they can afford to keep the house that’s been in their family for years.

What tips do you have for beginners who are interested in real estate investing?

There’s an overwhelming amount of information out there, so my first tip is to pick one or two

resources that resonate with you and lean into them. Second, really think about what kind of investor you want to be and why you’re doing it. Real estate is a lot of work, and it isn’t for the faint of heart. Sometimes you’re dealing with people who aren’t at their best or who find themselves in stressful situations, so think about how that’s going to fit into your lifestyle. For example, if you’re a big traveler, you won’t make a good hands-on property manager. Lastly, just trust your gut. It’s not rocket science—it’s tough work, but anyone can do it. Especially for women, who often have to think everything through before we take the first step, just have a little faith and confidence that you can do it and that you'll learn as you go.

Get involved with the Portland Women Investors by visiting meetup.com/portland-women-investors.

ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

INDOOR PLANT GUIDE

Investing in indoor plants can not only spruce up your living space, but also bring numerous health and well-being benefits

SNAKE PLANT:

The Snake Plant is for anyone from a green thumb to a black thumb because anyone can grow it. These hardy plants can adapt to any environment and can live in both high light and low light.

HOPE PEPEROMIA:

The Hope Peperomia likes medium to bright direct sunlight. It does well as a tabletop plant or a hanging plant. Watering is only needed one time a month regardless of plant size.

Bringing the outdoors in with the use of house plants is a great way to add color and dimension to your space. We sat down with Jesse Nelson at Family Tree Nursery, based in Kansas, and discussed the benefits of incorporating plant life into your home.“There are plenty of studies on the health benefits of plants, and the evidence suggests that being around plants and caring for plant life increases overall wellness,” explains Nelson. “Anytime you bring a plant into a home or work environment, it’s going to make you feel better. It is going to beautify the space in a way that art cannot, and they also have the added benefit of  purifying the air.” There are a wide variety of indoor plants that work for any space and light situation that you may have. Regardless if you have a green thumb or a black thumb, there are plant varieties that fit your lifestyle. Here are a few of our favorite indoor plants to incorporate into your home.

ZZ PLANT:

The ZZ plant, which its formal name is Zamioculas Zamiifolia, is a very easy plant to care for. They like anything from low light to bright light. These plants are hard to kill and can go a long time without being watered.

Playing Dress Up

ARTICLE BY BECCA ABRAMSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY WINKY LEWIS AND PETER MACOMBER

COLLECTION

JILL MCGOWAN’S SPRING 2024

PROVES WHITE IS ANYTHING BUT PLAIN

Photo: Winky Lewis

““The idea behind this collection is to look dressed up but feel as comfortable as possible.”

In 1994, Jill McGowan took a leap of faith and left a stable job with benefits to start a business with a simple mission: to create quality clothing for women that would endure fashion whims and changes. Celebrating her 30th year of business in 2024, McGowan continues to focus on quality apparel with style and integrity that holds up over time.

“More than ever, we’re finding that consumers are paying attention to where their garments come from and who is behind the brand,” McGowan explains. Additionally, comfort and ease are key this season. “No one should have to think too much about what they are wearing on a day-to-day basis, and we try to make that job as easy as possible for our customers,” she notes.

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Jill McGowan

When Jill McGowan compared her work on men’s shirts to women’s clothing of equal price, she recognized the genuine need to improve the standard of women’s clothing. The first collection from Jill McGowan, Inc., established in 1994, was a series of white shirts inspired by Jill’s work as a patternmaker for the Hathaway Shirt Co. Today, Jill lives in Maine with her husband and dog.

Jill McGowan’s spring 2024 collection features the boutique’s core white shirts in new styles and fabrics along with high-quality linens in bright stripes and plaids. “My personal favorites this season are the shirts we developed with panels built in to combine the comfort of a t-shirt with the feeling of being dressed for work,” McGowan says. “Edith is one of those styles, and Mere features a white eyelet with a built-in knit back and sweatshirt cuffs. The idea behind it is to look dressed up but feel as comfortable as possible,” she adds. McGowan drew inspiration for the collection from popular athleisure and incorporated her favorite elements into everyday garments appropriate for work.  While easy-to-wear and easy-care knit paneled shirts and Ponte trousers are on display this spring, McGowan is working on full circle skirts in silks and silk blends for special occasions as part of a future collection. “The advantage of our Portland store is that we have new merchandise arriving on a weekly basis because we manufacture locally. We can easily pivot if we know we need to add something new to our collection. Listening to our customers, finding inspiration around us, and sourcing the best fabrics available are what we are all about and hope to continue for another 30 years,” she says.

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Brush Strokes

ARTICLE BY BECCA ABRAMSON PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF RVOL

CREATIVE

Rebecca Volynsky’s unique murals elevate commercial and residential spaces across New England

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Portland creative Rebecca Volynsky didn’t intend to become a muralist. A lifelong mixed media artist and painter, she was initially approached by a donut shop in Providence that was interested in her work on a larger scale. “My immediate reaction was ‘I’ve never done that before, but I’ll try it,’” Volynsky laughs, noting that it was a unique challenge to translate her smaller pieces into a larger format. Taking this unexpected turn, she seized the opportunity to level up her skill set and expand her business.

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(Photo: Lauren Lear)

Nearly seven years later, Volynsky is known for her colorful, nature-inspired murals found in homes, Airbnbs, breweries, and businesses across New England. Her process typically begins with a consultation and site visit to learn more about a client’s personal taste and the overall energy and vibe they desire within their home or business. Volynsky then generates two or three digital mockups with different palettes, allowing the client an opportunity to mix and match their favorite design elements and colors. Once the design is finalized, she moves on to application. From start to finish, the entire process usually takes four weeks.

“For the most part, people have sought out my work because of the style,” Volynsky notes. “There are certain recurring shapes and design elements peppered throughout each mural that are inspired by natural forms. I lean toward calming, welcoming color palettes, but I’ve also painted murals that are very bold,” she says. “I’m always open and flexible to what the client is seeking.”

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A commissioned wall mural “can really capture the soul of the space and the people that inhabit it,” explains Volynsky. “It’s customized to an individual’s unique style, so it’s more personal than buying a piece of art from Target or IKEA. There’s also an element of longevity, because it becomes a permanent part of the environment and atmosphere,” she says. Read on to learn more about the benefits of adding a mural to your home or business.

PERSONALIZATION AND UNIQUE EXPRESSION

A residential or commercial mural acts as an exclusive canvas for clients to express their individual styles and tastes. Instead of seeking out art pieces that fit their aesthetic, clients can work with an artist like Volynsky to design something from scratch.

ARTISTIC FOCAL POINT

In addition to enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of a specific space, a mural acts as a captivating focal point that draws attention to a specific wall. It can serve as a conversation starter while offering an element of intrigue.

ALIGNMENT WITH CURRENT TRENDS

Commissioning a custom mural follows current contemporary interior design trends. Clients can incorporate trending colors, patterns, and shapes into a mural design.

ENHANCED LUXURY

A well-designed mural incorporating premium materials and intricate details contributes to a sense of exclusivity. A commercial or residential mural is a one-of-a-kind piece that won't be found anywhere else.

“A commissioned wall mural is personalized and unique—it can really capture the soul of a space and the people that inhabit it.”

SPATIAL ILLUSION AND DIMENSION

Murals can make spaces appear larger or smaller/cozier depending on the placement and color palette.

INCREASED PROPERTY VALUE

A custom mural can potentially increase resale value, contributing to market desirability.

SUPPORTING LOCAL ARTISTS

Commissioning a mural fosters a sense of community and supports the local economy.

EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

Murals can create spaces that encourage joy and positive wellbeing. Calming and emotionally uplifting design environments align with a focus on positive mental health through design.

See more of Volynsky’s work and inquire about a mural commission at rvolcreative.com

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APRIL 2024

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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS

APRIL 6TH

HAND-Philippines Spring Gala

Portland Ocean Gateway | 6:30 PM

Join Maine Aesthetic Medicine at the HAND-Phillipines Spring Gala featuring an auction hosted by Brooke Harris, BSN, RN. Proceeds from the event will support continued work in impoverished communities in the Philippines, including rebuilding a rural health center and expanding medical missions to include crucial major elective surgeries for indigent patients.

hand-philippines.org/event-details/ hand-philippines-spring-gala-2024.

APRIL 10TH

Mechanics’ Hall Presents: Leigh Bardugo On Tour

Stevens Square Community Center | 6:00 PM

Join Mechanics’ Hall and PRINT: A Bookstore in celebrating the latest release from best-selling contemporary fantasy author Leigh Bardugo:  The Familiar.  Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy mechanicshallmaine.org/events/mechanics-hall-presents-leigh-bardugoon-tour

APRIL 13TH-14TH

2024 Maine Home Show

Presented by Hammond Lumber Company

Brick South at Thompson’s Point

Visit the 2024 Portland Home Show to find inspiration for your next home project and take advantage of show-only discounts, special offers, and giveaways from the ex-

hibitors. Browse over 100 booths of home-related products and services like landscaping, pool and spa, window and door, kitchen and bath, lawn care equipment, generator systems, mortgage lenders, and much more.  mainehomeshow.com

APRIL 23RD

Home Selling, Prep & Staging Workshop

Cumberland Club | 6:00 PM

If you’re thinking of selling your home in the next few years—either on your own or with a real estate agent— this workshop is for you. Learn the strategies to get your home sold for the most money in the least amount of time and walk away with a plan to declutter, stage, market, and more. eventbrite.com/e/home-selling-prepstaging-workshop-tickets-839130872027

APRIL 25TH

Portland Ovations Presents: An Evening with

Leslie Odom, Jr.

Merrill Auditorium | 7:00 PM

Leslie Odom, Jr. – a multifaceted artist whose incredible talents span Broadway, television, film, and music – returns to Portland Ovations. He’s a Tony winner, Grammy winner, three-time Emmy Award nominee, two-time Oscar nominee, and one of only four performers in history to be nominated in both the acting and writing Academy Award categories in the same year. porttix.com

APRIL 30TH

Valentine’s Day Bandit Night with the Portland Sea Dogs

Hadlock Field | 6:00 PM

Cheer on the Portland Sea Dogs against the Reading Fightin’ Phils at Valentine’s Day Bandit Night, an evening honoring the late Kevin Fahrman who was revealed as the beloved bandit spreading kindness throughout town. The night will include a “spread the love” giveaway along with a recognition ceremony of local programs Fahrman supported. milb.com/portland

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EMBRACING A PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUR BODY

Wellness isn’t about restricting — it’s really about giving. Giving to yourself and to your body in a way that allows them both to thrive. The cool part? The things that give to your body naturally give to your mind, your hormones, your earth, your relationships, and so on — it’s all beautifully interconnected in that way.

Eat your greens, cook at home, choose local produce and quality meats, don’t be scared of healthy fats — but also support local farmers, move in a way that makes your body and mind feel good, prioritize times of mindfulness and stillness.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 6 oz. filets of wild caught salmon

• 1 Tbsp. avocado oil

• 1 Tbsp. coconut aminos

• Zest and juice from one lemon

• 1 Tbsp. stone ground mustard

• 1 4 oz. container coconut yogurt, unsweetened

• 2 Tbsp. fresh dill, minced

• 2 Tbsp. capers, drained and minced

• Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Marinate the salmon in the lemon juice, coconut aminos, and stone ground mustard for up to two hours.

2. Drizzle salmon with avocado oil, sprinkle with salt and ground pepper, and broil on high for five to seven minutes, until cooked to desired temperature.

3. Mix coconut cream, lemon zest, dill, capers, and ground pepper together.

4. Top salmon with coconut cream, serve with roasted or sautéed veggies, brown or cauliflower rice, or fresh greens. Enjoy!

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