PREMIERE ISSUE 2020
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Inspirational living redefined
KEVIN DES CHENES
Celebrity Chef to the Stars
Kiss The Monkeys/ FAO Schwarz Event of the year
The “Big Daddy” of NFL Player Insurance & Fox News Contributor.
DAVE BRAY USA
Frank Shankwitz
Navy Veteran creating change through Music THE PANDEMIC
Winds Cultivating Respect w/ Darcy Castro TheMagazineLifestyle.com
“WISHMAN”
Everyone Can be a Hero
Inspiring Iconic Reality TV Superstar
Works Plays Hard. Harder. Photo: Dino Petrocelli
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This issue is extra special, for so many reasons, but living in a state of a pandemic creating this issue had many challenges and setbacks. We are all living through one of the most historic times in our generation filled with so much uncertainty and sadness. We were determined to create this issue to bring hope and resilience. We stayed the course and are finally bringing you all the amazing people who made this dream a reality. We want to send our thoughts and prayers to all who may have lost someone to this virus. May we all find healing and peace in such a challenging time. Welcome to our Premier issue of The Magazine Lifestyle, TML. I am so excited to share all the inspiration behind the making of this publication. This issue is all about great people doing great things! I created this publication to give people a platform, a voice, but mostly an opportunity to showcase their passion, purpose, and mission to inspire others. In these pages you will find so many great stories that will hopefully leave you feeling inspired, intrigued, and full of motivation to go after your dreams! I hope you feel connected, motivated, and mostly welcomed into our community and lifestyle.
The Magazine Lifestyle’s mission is to become the publishing industry's recognized voice in living your best life. In featuring inspirational people doing great things to unmissable stories and interviews representing the names you need to know now - spanning music, fashion, luxury living, wellness, family, athletic endeavors and more The Magazine Lifestyle aims to become an indispensable part of our readers' everyday lives. Luxury.Inspiration.
Each issue we will share our inspirational staples and special segments, from Luxury Lifestyles, to People making a difference through, Fashion, Events, Music, Health & Wellness, Charitable Foundations and Everyday Life. We will be highlighting all our amazing contributors, so you can connect and get to know who makes this publication so unique and special! I will also be sharing pieces of my life, my story, my inspirations, struggles and everything in between. I want to connect with you, as a person not just a brand. I am a Mom, Wife, business owner and I live life to the fullest. I struggle with life challenges, but these are the things that make me who I am. I created this brand to bring people together in every walk of life to feel a place of acceptance and place to have a voice, a platform to showcase who they are and what means most to them in life. Whenever anyone asks me what my magazine is about the first point I make is that this is not just a physical magazine, it is a place, a feeling, a community, and a voice. It represents people, places and things that brings us positive energy, a place of no judgement, competition and mostly a place to feel motivated and inspired to conquer our biggest dreams. My goal is to create a platform that I looked for most of my life for myself, and now I hope I created that for you! Behind every business they are blood sweat and tears and yes, I will not sugar coat it, this was one of the biggest challenges in my career, creating this brand and publication with little resources, but I have always made mountains out of molehills, something my Mom taught me, to always make the best out of any situation and keep moving forward. I will always remind my children of this, that there are no limits in what you
can achieve in life, no one can keep you from achieving your dreams, but you. I know this sounds cliché, but if I could give you any advice is that no matter what life brings your way, if you let go of the fear and find a place to believe in yourself you can achieve what you set your mind to! Growing up in poverty and living in a very dysfunctional lifestyle, I knew I wanted to achieve more in life, yes it wasn’t easy overcoming the paralyzing fears and self-doubt that will never fully go away, but at the end of the day that’s what keeps me determined. We only live once, have one life, and it goes by fast, a blink would be putting it lightly, so go out there and grab those dreams, let go of those fears, and hold your head high because the world is waiting for you! Don’t let your story be untold or your fire or passion not be heard or explored! Being a publisher has given me an avenue to bring people together, by living out my passion and purpose in life! This is a magazine on a mission to open as many doors as I can to help people connect, unite, and create change through inspiration. This venture has opened new doors, old ones to close, and it has given me the opportunity to help people grow and make a difference. This is my legacy to my children and family, and it will be one I hope that is shared for many years to come!
It’s the people and experiences that you surround your life with that create lasting memories.
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SARA ROTHSCHILD
CONTRIBUTING PARTNER
DIRECTOR GRAPHIC DESIGN
VP, Orange County Choppers
Owner, Sara Rose Creative
ADAM CLEAR
DONNA SOUSA
CEO, Adam Clear Photography
CEO, Makeover Artistry
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
BRENDA CORTEZ
DR. DAVID WARMAN
Author & Writer;
CEO,Chiro Freedom Production Founder, Traffic Catapult
WRITER
Founder, Howl The Owl
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AMY JO RICHARDS
MICHELLE CARPENTER
CREATIVE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
CEO, Studio Hair Design
CEO, Michelle Carpenter Photography
DARCY CASTRO
JULIE ANN CAIN
CEO, Cultivating Respect Podcast
CEO/Founder, Be It Girl
WRITER
WRITER
Life Coach
STERLING GOLDEN
DAVE OSTER
WRITER
VIDEO PRODUCTION
Radio & Entertainment Influencer
CEO, TDO Video Productions
Inspirational People
On the Cover Cover Shoot by Michelle Carpenter Photography & Adam Clear Photography
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Rich Salgado: Turning a passion for football into business and philanthropy
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Ola Hawatameh: Women Empowerment Advocate, Fashion Designer, Cancer Survivor, and on a Mission to Create Change
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Heroes Without Capes by Brenda Cortez
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“Wishman” Frank Shankwitz: Everyone Can Be a Hero
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Abigail Adams: Inspirational Rising Star
100 In the shop with Orange County Chopper’s Paul Teutul Sr.
26 Dare to Care: Dr. Fabiana Marie
July 2020 Inspiring Fashion 50
Veteran Couture
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Michael Emmanuel Couture
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Violeta Lucce
Travel 70
Sara Rose Travels
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New England Travel Journal: Explore New England
40 Rise to the Top: Heritage India Fashions Husband-Wife Duo Takes on the Fashion World
Chefs & Food 82
Kevin Des Chenes: Private Chef to the Stars
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Sushi Traveler
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Hunt & Fish Club: Exceptional Food, 1960’s Flair
132 Candice Wu: Boston’s Couture Wedding Designer
July 2020
Dif ference Makers
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Paws & Warriors Introducing LaVonne L. Bower
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Cultivating Respect with Darcy Castro: The winds of change won’t knock you down
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9/11 Remembered Traveling Memorial Exhibition: 9/11 did not end in 2001
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Carlos Siqueira: World Renowned Motivational Speaker
Dave Bray USA
Entertainment
Health & Wellness 142 146
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Evening Rituals to Decrease the Effects of Stress by Dr. David Warman Leah Mello: Royal Caribbean Health & Fitness Instructor
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Joel Ros: My Music Journey
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Giada Valenti: From Venice with Love
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Alexander Padei: Interview w/ Sterling Golden
Luxury Lifestyles
190 2019 Inaugural Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week
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Kiss the Monkeys: From social club to one of the fastest growing philanthropic groups in America
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The New Koenigsegg Gemera: the world’s first Mega-GT and Koenigsegg’s first for four