Executive Director
Permanent Botanical Artist
Salon and Spa Owner
With over 400 members, the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce helps the community and regional businesses. As part of their advocacy, the NK Chamber offers networking opportunities, professional development and events like the Taste of NK. As Executive Director, Kristin Urbach is leading that charge, saying, “I’m proud that we provide events that spotlight our members and attract hundreds of participants in the community.” Says Matt Olerio, owner of Shayna’s Place in Wickford, “Her passion and commitment overflows to her staff, making the team exceptional.” 8045 Post Road, North Kingstown. 295-5566, NorthKingstown.com
With a horticultural background and a lifelong love of creativity, Tish Bodell Hopkins has always been passionate about gardening. At Tish Bodell Hopkins Permanent Botanicals, she creates gorgeous floral and plant arrangements that never fade. “My signature creations are whimsical gourd birds, festooned in botanical adornments that each have their own unique personality,” Tish says. “My studio is bursting with floral fun.” She’s known for her ability to incorporate touches of whimsy into elegant designs. She says, “I’m passionate about botanical integrity, and the beauty of floral art that lasts beyond the seasons.” Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket. 578-4685, TishBodellHopkins.com
“We have the privilege of making people look and feel great,” says Luminous Salon and Spa owner Debbie Vitale. She left the corporate world in 2012 to purchase a business that would make people happy. A full service salon offering hair services, waxing, nails and makeup, Luminous also has a spa that provides facials, massages and body treatments. “Our team creates a blissful experience for each client,” Debbie says. Luminous carries Eminence Organic skin care, an exclusive brand developed in Hungary. Visit their website for an exclusive first-visit offer. She says, “Take time from your busy schedule to be pampered.” 133 Pitman Street, Providence. 228-7008, LuminousSalonAndSpa.com
Insurance Agent
Aesthetician and Skincare Expert
Mindful Mavens
“I’m an insurance agent, but I like to call myself a trusted insurance advisor,” says Jeo Sanchez of Jeo Sanchez Agency. When she got her first insurance job 16 years ago, she says, “The person who interviewed me said, ‘I’m hiring you because you seem like a person who will give your all to help others.’ I will never forget those words. From that day on I became the person that clients are happy with, no matter what.” Jeo Sanchez Agency is a premier agency, and carries the Honor Ring award. 1987 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. 349-2900, Agents.AllState.com/Jeo-Sanchez-North-Providence-RI.html
“You can truly change someone’s skin and improve their life,” says Skinceuticals aesthetician Stacey Herman. “It’s why we do what we do as aestheticians.” Skinceuticals is a potent skincare brand that uses science to improve the quality of the skin, and is based in decades of skin cancer research. Stacey runs her business out of her home office in Newport. She works with individual clients, and also with teams at offices. This year, she’s offering aesthetician roundtable events, and is partnering with Dermablend corrective coverage makeup. “It’s truly wonderful to help people,” she says. Based in Newport. 219-6917, SkinCeuticals.com
For 22 years, All That Matters Yoga + Holistic Health Centers have helped the community to pursue optimal health and wellbeing. Guided by the motto, “Inner peace leads to world peace, and that’s all that matters,” the once-small studio now offers 140+ weekly yoga and meditation classes, workshops and teacher trainings in three locations. In their signature program, 40 Day (R)EVOLUTION, participants eat well, cultivate mindfulness and move their bodies. “When people do this healing work with others who support them, they really transform,” owner Joan Dwyer says. Locations in Wakefield, East Greenwich and Providence. 782-2126, AllThatMatters.com
Boutique Owner & Curator
Boutique Owner
Brittany Drozd Coaching
Dreamy Venice, on Federal Hill, carries beautiful Murano glass jewelry and gifts, all made exclusively in Venice. “In Italy, I was enchanted by so many traditions, particularly the ancient glass craft from the island of Murano,” says owner Linda Kamajian. “Glassmakers have kept this industry alive for 1000 years. The historic location, its dramatic history and the number of masters of the craft fascinated me.” Dreamy Venice is the only place in RI to find this kind of Venetian craftsmanship. Linda says, “I’m so excited to be contributing to Federal Hill with an authentic Italian product.” 259 Atwells Avenue, Providence. 499-5575, DreamyVenice.com
Dressing well is an art. Nobody knows this better than Heidi Keller, owner of Capucine, The Art of Clothing. The chic boutique has been a fashion destination on South Main Street for over 15 years. Heidi stocks the store with unique day-to-night wear from lines that are hard to find in Rhode Island, like AG, Velvet, Lilla P and Autumn Cashmere. When you can’t go to the store, Capucine will come to you. “Capucine goes on the road for local private shopping at your house,” she says. “Call us. We will bring the fashion to you!” 359 South Main Street, Providence. 273-6622, Facebook.com/ Capucine-The-Art-of-Clothing
“I take potential and create dreams,” says Brittany Drozd of Brittany Drozd Coaching. A former therapist turned life coach, Brittany helps people create the futures they’ve always wanted. “I have the privilege of being with people through their most vulnerable moments - through struggle and big achievements. It’s the best job in the world to help make people’s dreams come true.” Brittany started a Women’s Mastermind Group for ambitious female entrepreneurs. She says, “The goal is to help each other dream big, work strategically, hit our targets and go beyond them.” 365 Hope Street, Providence. 441-1626, BrittanyDrozd.com
Jeo Sanchez
Linda Kamajian
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PROVIDENCE MONTHLY | March 2017
Tish Bodell Hopkins
Debbie Vitale
Stacey Herman
Heidi Keller
The All That Matters Team
Photography by Brad Smith
Kristin Urbach
Brittany Drozd