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F E A T U R E S

42Fun and deliciousrecipes for anysummer party.

Changing the face ofGeneral Managers7Ask an Entrepreneur16Volusion®Selling online18Women In BusinessAndrea Pitts24

One woman’sdream.

28Challenges forWoman-owned firms36

– BUSINESS

The VoyageExotique Collection.32

– FASHION

TOP 5Summer Escapes.34

– TRAVEL

Love in the workplace.38– LOVE

3 Quick fat loss tips.46– HEALTH & FITNESS

The Best ofnight life.

56– LIFESTYLE

Learn the GLOW method.10– CAREER

How to fall in love withyour job again. 27

C O L U M N I S T S

5 EDITOR’S LETTER

8 LIPSTICK CHRONICLES

12 SHINE ON

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ISSUE 10 JULY 2012

©2012 Lioness Magazine is thefirst online magazine gearedtoward female entrepreneurs. Wedeliver sharp and compelling infor-mation on a variety of topics thatare relevant to female entrepre-neurs and professionals. Our mis-sion is to elevate, educate and sup-port female professionals.

We celebrate the unique challengesand achievements of women inbusiness. We believe women aremulti-dimensional creations whoflourish, personally and profes-sionally, when they take time tonurture their spirits.

Editor-in-ChiefNatasha Clark

Copy EditorJeanne Wroblewski

Art DirectorLeonardo Pilares

Director of PhotographyDenise Smith

ColumnistsCrystal Senter Brown

Brenda’s ChildErin Corriveau

Katelyn Gendron

Contributing WritersLamara Hunter

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welcome to lioness

editor’s letter

Natasha Clark

There is something about summer that gives my system a recharge. I don’t know if it’s a combination of sunrays, BBQ’s or the promise ofpoolside margaritas, but there is an extra pep in my step this time of year.

Pedicures and bathing suits rise on my list of priorities. Winter clothes get pushed to the back of the closet. I want entertainment – block-buster action flicks, live music and nights of dancing until my clothes are damp with perspiration. In essence, I take a break from my dailyroutine.

While fun in the sun doesn’t mean I can totally disconnect myself from work, it sure does make the work week a lot easier. This monthLioness is bringing our readers a taste of summer. From mouth-watering cocktail recipes and top vacation spots to some of the best nightlifeacross the country.

After all, in the midst of your hard work, you need to make time for rejuvenation. So slip into something a little more comfortable, kickyour feet up and join us as we toast to the good times of summer.

Cheers

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By Zee Elise

here are very few female GeneralManagers in the hospitality industry, butJanine Chicourrat is one of them. As theGM of Portola Hotel & Spa in

Monterey, California, she has led the hotel in amajor green transformation in order to becomesilver Leadership in Energy and EnvironmentDesign Certified - one of only six hotels in theUnited States to become certified by undergoingrenovations rather than building new.

She has had an extensive, nearly 20-year careerand proves that with dedication, hard work, andclear cut goals, gender has nothing to do withhow well a person can perform their professionalduties.

“My dad died suddenly when I was only four andmy brother and sister were a lot older and lefthome shortly thereafter. I basically grew up onsocial security and as an only child,” she recalls.

Her love for hospitality became clear during hersophomore year in college at San Diego State.“My mom told me I couldn’t be a beach bum andneeded to get a job. I put on my best pair ofshorts, a polo shirt and borrowed her car. I toldher I was going to Pebble Beach to get a job andshe laughed at me.”

Janine was hired to work in reservations and fellin love with the industry. She never looked back.

In fact, she altered her career course, changed hermajor and moved to San Francisco to work atKimpton Hotels.

She knew what she wanted and she knew hardwork was the only thing that was going to get herthere. So at 24 years old she sat down with thepresident of the company, Tom La Tour, and toldhim she wanted to be a GM. Tom heard this twomore times. It wasn’t until after their third meet-ing that he was blunt and told her she wouldnever be one of his GMs. Never one to bedeterred, Janine took her determination andsealed it in ink.

“I wrote him a letter, which I still have today, thatsaid he’d be sorry because some day I would berunning The Lodge at Pebble Beach,” Janine said.“At 26 years of age, Tom made me a GM of oneof his hotels. At 37, I became the GM of TheLodge at Pebble Beach.”

After eight years at The Lodge, she came toPortola Hotel & Spa, where she spearheaded aLEED® redesign of the property. Janine led thePortola Hotel & Spa through an entire “green”makeover in order to achieve the honor of becom-ing Monterey's first and only Silver LEED®Existing Buildings certified hotel. She implement-ed the Green LEEDers program, which consistsof a team of hourly employees who meet to createawareness of the environment, share ideas to begreen at work and at home, participate in com-munity outreach, and promote green practices

that will help the environment and the hotel.

Janine’s leadership in transitioning the Portola hastransition from a boutique hotel, to a ski resort, tohigh end hospitality, then a large scale eventshotel, and now finally a conference center hotelhas given her versatility and deep knowledgeabout the hospitality industry as a whole. She hasbeen able to take advantage of her different expe-riences and apply them into her current positionas General Manager of Portola Hotel & Spa.

When asked why there aren’t more women inleadership positions in her industry, she adds, “Itis extremely time consuming to be in our indus-try. If you have a family, it puts a lot of pressureon a woman to balance both work and family.This is not an easy industry to be in due to latenights, weekends, holidays, all playing a factor…Being a woman, having children, and being in akey leadership role is extremely tough and with itcomes sacrifice along the way.” Indeed, she quither job at Pebble Beach because she felt she wasmissing out. Two years later, she was married andgot back in the industry.

Her advice for those who strive for a rewardingprofessional life is a universal one that resonateswith all people, male and female. She advises thatcommitment to working hard, taking chances,and not taking anything personally is extremelyimportant. In addition, she states that havingmentors and seriously listening to their advice alsoserved as a great way to grow and learn.

Janine Chicourrat is the changingface of General Managers

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or years I have been told I give goodrelationship advice. I manage to helpfriends into relationships, even suc-cessfully matched three couples whoare STILL together, but more impor-tantly I listen. I listen to what my

friends are saying and offer my unbiased advice.Apparently, being unbiased has worked well forme but I wouldn’t go ahead and call myself amatchmaker. I think it is by pure luck that Iintroduced three couples and that they are stilltogether.

But, with all of these new dating shows and dat-ing advice columns out there I am left to won-der – why I don’t take my own advice?! Oh,that’s right – we never take our own advice.Come on, when is the last time you took yourown advice? You and I both know it wasn’trecently. We will take advice from anyone else inthe WORLD before we take our own. It’s okay;it’s how we operate as humans.

This question became inherently clear when afriend, a newer friend, asked me if I was seeinganyone. Promptly, without hesitation, I said“NO.” I think she was shocked at how fast Ianswered but it was the truth. The other truth

was my explanation why: “because I haven’tfound anyone who doesn’t mind that I amsmart, accomplished, and social (also known as‘knows a lot of different people’). Somehow allof those are turn-offs?!

After a few failed attempts and then a few more,I practically swore off dating. My philosophy inlife is “if it’s meant to be, it will be.” My friendGina, a life coach, would interject and say “butwhat are you doing to make things happen orbe?” Such a buzz kill! And it doesn’t help whenmy dad says “you know you have to go on datesto have a boyfriend.” Thanks dad!

Sadly, both are right. I do have to go on dates inorder to find someone who could one day havethe coveted title “boyfriend” but I much preferdishing advice and words of wisdom rather thantaking it; it is easier to help other peoplethrough heartaches. Don’t get me wrong. Thereare times I wish I could say I am a part of a cou-ple, but the trauma (yes, trauma) of going on ablind date or the rejection after one or two datesjust doesn’t seem enticing to me.

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For career success in today'stough economy learn the G.L.O.W. method

(ARA) - Good is just not good enough formany employers today. As companies look todo more with less, hiring managers are drawnto those job candidates who stand out fromthe crowd and clearly illustrate the value theybring to an organization.

If current employment trends didn't makelanding your dream job tough enough, a gapbetween the skills hiring managers value in acandidate and how job seekers describe theirown skills presents additional challenges.

According to the annual Job PreparednessIndicator from CareerAdvisoryBoard.org,more than half (56 percent) of job seekers areconfident they know what qualifications arerequired for employment. Yet, only 14 percentof hiring managers reported that "most" or"nearly all" job candidates, over the past threeyears, have had the skills their company looksfor in a potential employee.

J.T. O'Donnell, career strategist and author of"CAREEREALISM: The Smart Approach to aSatisfying Career," suggests that job candi-dates need to learn how to G.L.O.W. in orderto close the employer-candidate disconnect

and shine brightly among an ever more com-petitive job market. Here's how to G.L.O.W.:

GGain perspective Take a step back and assessyour situation. "No two people are alike," saysO'Donnell. "You have to figure out what'simportant to you in your life and career. So,evaluating your values, preferences and inter-ests will provide you with a customized planand increase your ability to achieve success."

LLuminate your goal To "light up" your careergoal, break down your preferred position intoa list of "must haves," "nice to haves," and"don't wants." Let these criteria act as a com-pass to guide you toward your career destina-tion. A vivid mental image of yourself as a suc-cess will keep you motivated and moving for-ward when things get tough.

OOwn your actions Be ready and willing toput forth the effort required to make changehappen. "Some requirements will seem more

daunting than others, like having to go backto school for the right education and career-oriented skills set," says O'Donnell."However, there are excellent options likeDeVry University, which provides flexibleonsite and online scheduling so you can main-tain current responsibilities while pursuingyour dream career."

WWork it daily Keep your goals in the forefrontof your mind so that you'll take steps everyday, no matter how small, to get closer tothem. Display your goal where you can view itthroughout the day. You should also ask your-self at least five or six times a day, "Is what I'mdoing right now helping me achieve mygoals?" A truthful answer to this question canbe very enlightening.

If you are just starting your career out of col-lege or are a mid-career professional seekingchange - whether climbing higher in your cur-rent field or switching to a completely differ-ent industry - applying the G.L.O.W. methodwill brighten your future.

The other part is I definitely don’t take theadvice I dish out to others. Like everyone else Itoo get lost in the whirlwind of dating. I forgetmy rules of – ‘don’t call him, let him call you,’‘texting is not an approved way to ask someoneout,’ ‘don’t make out with him on the first date,’and ‘don’t sleep with the guy within the firstmonth or first 3-4 dates.’ I call or text becauseby nature I am that person – I like to knowwhat’s going on. Some say I am just nosey (andI can admit to that) but they aren’t always traitsone should show right away. So instead of try-ing to “fix” my errors, I just give up when thingsgo wrong and go back to being a happy, busysingle girl.

I don’t know what the next few weeks, months,or the year will hold in terms of my love life, butI know I will flip flop between “what will be willbe” and “what are you doing to create your owndestiny?” What I do know for certain - neverexpect a matchmaker or a dating columnist tobe in the perfect relationship when they dishout advice. But, do expect them to questionwhy they never take their own advice.

dishing itbut never taking it

KRISTINA CHAPELL is a single gal in her thirtiesmaking her way in the world. Passionate, savvy, andstylish; Kristina is a social relationship builder. You

can often find her on Facebook and Twitter keepingup with the latest news and always supporting causes

she is passionate about such as the Alzheimer’sAssociation, Link to Libraries, and

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Spotting (and stopping)a workplace bully

When we graduate from high school, most of usassume our worries of bullies are long gone. Wefinish college and secure a satisfying job that allowsus to earn an income that will support our fami-lies.

But for many of us, once we settle into our jobs,we find the issue of bullying is still alive and well.The difference between our bullies then and ourbullies now is that the “new” bullies are carryingbriefcases and cups of coffee. They’re driving newcars and talking on smartphones. And they mostlikely have influence over the rest of your co-work-ers.

Every day, some victims of workplace bullies haveto take a sedative just to be able to go to work.Other victims spend their lunch hours in the carto avoid the stares and whispers in the employeelunchroom. They take “mental health days” atleast once a month and they toss and turn onSunday nights because they know Monday morn-ing will bring another round of anxiety and stressheadaches.

Bullying used to be obvious (being pushed in theschoolyard, being yelled at in the school hallways,etc.), but workplace bullying is usually subtle. Aworkplace bully may exclude certain co-workersfrom lunch outings or coffee breaks, or the bullymay speak down to their victim during meetings.No matter the tactic used by the bully, it’s up toyou to diffuse the situation immediately. Use theBible as your blueprint on how to handle youroffender.

Confront the bully in private (calmly)Matthew 18:15-17 “If your brother or sister

sins, go and point out their fault,just between the two of you.

Sometimes the person truly means no harm, but itis up to us to let them know how they are makingus feel. Be clear about what is bothering you. Andif the person laughs it off and continues to bullyyou, go to your supervisor.

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Develop a new daily routineIsaiah 43:19 See, I am doing a new thing!

If you are being excluded from lunch outings, takeyourself to lunch! Find a good book of devotion-als to read or go for a walk. Spend time with yourFather, who loves you most!

Know your worthPsalm 139:14 I praise you, for I am fearfully

and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works;my soul knows it very well.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made! Godmade you just as you are, so don’t allow anotherperson’s actions to change how you feel aboutyourself. The light of God will always outshine thedarkness of a bully.

Pray for your bully(Luke 11:4) and forgive us our sins, as we

forgive those who sin against us.

Yes, I know what you’re thinking: “She wants meto PRAY for that #$@%*?” But believe me, prayerworks wonders. Pray for peace in their lives. Prayfor the love of God to come in and heal their bro-ken hearts. You’ll be amazed to see how God canmove in their lives!

Dealing with a workplace bully is never easy, butby addressing the situation immediately, you clearthe way for a more peaceful (and productive)work day.

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1) How long have you been in business?1 year and 4 months.

2) Why health and fitness? I love health and fitness! I help and motivate people to look, feel, and do their best. Health and fitness allowspeople the ability to live life full of energy, and influence how they feel emotionally. I am extremely fulfilled inthis. Health and fitness is essential for everyone in order to have a good quality of life. There was no bettertime to get involved in this industry, with people now becoming more conscious of the significance of fitness.More importantly, we need to instill active lifestyles in the young generation.

3) What makes Fit For a Kid unique?Fit For a Kid is a mobile, early childhood physical education program designed to instill healthy habits inyoung children. Our fun fitness and healthy lifestyle classes are offered as enrichment programs at schools,private institutions, child-care facilities, parks, and studios. Our programs incorporate exercises and chil-dren’s fitness activities such as aerobics, dance, stretching, gymnastics, strengthening, and balance. Our goalis to teach children about the importance of taking care of their bodies at an early age, as this is essential tomaintaining a healthy lifestyle throughout adolescence and into adulthood. Unlike other children’s gyms, ourservices are completely mobile, so we travel around to different locations. We provide a unique and conven-ient attraction for parents and their children.

4) You could have worked for anyone and would have been successful,why become an entrepreneur?I believe that you either have the spirit of entrepreneurship, or you don’t; and I always knew that spirit livedwithin me! The most appealing aspects of entrepreneurship for me are the desire to control my own des-tiny, the ability to create the type of lifestyle that I prefer, and personal satisfaction in the work that I do. Also,I have two young children and didn’t like the idea of being stuck behind a desk and missing out on importantmoments in their life. Although it’s easy to glamorize the life of an entrepreneur (make your own hours, beyour own boss), it is definitely one of the hardest things you can do. However, entrepreneurship has allowedme to be a better mother, and to live a more fulfilled and purposeful life.

5) What was your last, “why did I go into business for myself” moment? I haven’t had one of thosemoments yet!

6) What was your last, “this is why I went into businessfor myself” moment?I have those moments every day! Every day I have the freedom to control my time, which is very importantto me.

7) I can’t live without ________ when it comes to healthy living?My iPod! If I can listen to upbeat music while exercising, it really helps me get through my workouts withboundless energy. 1) My dumbbells, which I use to perform dozens of exercises that strengthen and tone every muscle

in my body. 2) My Vi-Shape Nutritional Shake Mix, which provides me with the protein needed to fuel my body after

workouts, and provides a good dose of convenient, healthy nutrition.

8) Every female professional should have __________. A work-life balance. In anthropology, the definition of happiness is to have as little separation as possible"between your work and your play." This is so important! Your career, ambition, health, pleasure, leisure,family, and spiritual development all deserve attention.

9) If you could steal some business mojo from another mogul, who would it be and why?So many people inspire me, but the first person that comes to mind is one of the most well-known, enter-prising and wealthy self-made female business moguls in the world… Oprah Winfrey. She has endured theups and downs of her industry and has persevered to emerge as a business leader and tycoon. One of thethings that has made Oprah’s enterprise so successful is her personal presence. A large party of her brand isher, herself! Most importantly, what she puts out there for all of us is that no matter how big or small, thereis a purpose for each of us. A way for each of us to realize our greatest dreams and our potential all at thesame time.

10) What is one of the biggest causes of childhood obesity?Sedentary lifestyles... In an age where electronics (video games, computer programs, television) dominatethe attention of our children, insufficient exercise has become a major issue. Children are more focused oninstant gratification than old fashion fun, and unfortunately, this includes playing outside. Their caloric intakesare not being burned off by sitting indoors, and overtime, the pounds begin to add on.

(Answers By: Naima Woodson,Founder and Director of Fit For a Kid,

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11) What is your business motto?Fit For a Kid’s motto is “Creating a Generation of Healthy Children”

12) If you could give other entrepreneurs three tips,what would they be?1) Network, network, network! Creating connections is key.2) Make sure you have a complete business plan! It’s a powerful tool…like the ‘Bible’ of your business.3) Immerse yourself in your industry and continually educate yourself.

13) Has there been a piece of technology or softwarethat has been a lifesaver to you?My iPhone. It pretty much does it all. I can pull up my documents, manage my calendar, link to my socialnetworks, navigate the city, and an app exists for pretty much any and everything!

14) What is your goal for the next year?Over the next year, my focus will be expansion and growth. Those plans include licensing, merchandise, anda physical location where children and families can participate in fitness, health and nutrition classes,recreation and workshops.

15) When someone is telling their friend about you, what do you hope they say?I would hope they’d say that Fit For a Kid inspired positive changes in their (or their child’s) life!

Naima Woodson

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Women InBusiness

Name: Andrea Pitts

City, State: Springfield, MA

Title and/or specialty: Vocalist

Company/Organization Name:TM Connection Band

History: The TM Connection band officiallystarted four years ago in 2008. The band consistsof five members: Jarreau Pitts (music director, key-boardist, lead and background vocalist), AndreaPitts (lead vocalist), Trevor Pitts (drummer andbackground vocalist), Timothy Babbs (soundengineer and lead vocalist), and Kyle Blake (bassplayer). Jarreau and Trevor Pitts are brothers whohave been performing together for over 15 years.The brothers started their own successful produc-tion company, Pitts Campaign, formerly knownas Beatcity Productions, when they were teenagers.Timothy Babbs has been performing for over 20years with several local bands and will be perform-ing on Showtime at the Apollo in July. Kyle Blakeis a self-taught bass player who began playing thedrums in church and has been playing the bass for14 years. Andrea Pitts began singing in schoolchorus over 20 years ago and has been performingon stages ever since. She was recently the winnerof the American Idol Experience at Disney’sHollywood Studios. Prior to 2008, Jarreau andTrevor Pitts, who were sought out musicians in theWestern Mass area, would sporadically play withanother bass player for Tim or Andrea. Afterdoing several performances separately, Jarreau andTrevor decided to mesh Tim and Andrea’s voices,

enlisted Kyle Blake as their new bass player andthe TM Connection was born, performing for thefirst time at a wedding reception.

What you do: During my part time job, I am oneof the lead vocalists in the band TM Connection.I assist the music director, Jarreau Pitts, in select-ing songs to perform. When I am not entertain-ing, I am a full time middle school reading inter-vention teacher. I am also a mother of two as wellas a full time student. The band performs all gen-res of music including R&B, pop, jazz, and neo-soul. We perform at receptions, parties, clubs, fes-tivals, fundraisers, and other social events.

The dynamic of a family: Working with family isvery special because you can be yourself and behonest with each other about what is good or badin a performance. You also have the opportunityto spend time with people you really care about.

Making your mark: Because we are a cover band,we often make the arrangements of the songs weperform our own. We keep the familiar enoughfor others to recognize but give them just enoughdifferentiation to keep the audience engaged andwanting more. We also try to choose songs thatmost other cover bands do not perform, evenadding a little hip-hop flare to our shows.

My direction: The band hopes to continue to per-form for audiences all over Springfield and the sur-rounding area. We hope to expand our geograph-ic reach as more people are exposed to our per-formances. Eventually we hope to be performingon big stages throughout the USA and beyond.


an you imagine a world withoutwomen? Which gender is more capa-ble of running society's day-to-dayfunctions? What impact is today's

shift in gender roles having on the world?Lifetime dives deep into the gender gap issue toanswer these questions by bringing a daringsocial experiment to life by removing thewomen from one American town in the majorprogram event, The Week the Women Wentpremiering August 15 at 10pm ET/PT.Narrated by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, andproduced by BBC Worldwide Productions, thefive episode, one-hour unscripted series willexplore modern gender roles and find out whathappens when all of the women leave town,leaving the remaining men to run their house-holds, businesses and community ontheir own.

Based on the ground-breaking British socialexperiment format from the BBC, The Weekthe Women Went focuses on the tight-knitcommunity of Yemassee, South Carolina, fromwhich its women left for one week last sum-mer. With the women escaping to an isolated

site, the town's men are left to handle allresponsibilities --ranging from making thekids' breakfast and putting them to bed tomaintaining their households and coordinatingevents -- many of which resulted in unforeseenissues forcing them to create a new perspectiveon life during the seven day experience. Filledwith a wide range of dramatic challenges andshocking emotions, The Week the WomenWent will reveal what the men and women ofYemassee surprisingly learn about themselvesand their roles in the home, relationships andsociety as close friendships are tested, unsungheroes recognized, old rivalries renewed anddeep secrets exposed during their time apart.

Yemassee, located more than 240 miles north-west of Atlanta, was selected for The Week theWomen Went after an extensive search thatincluded nearly 100 towns in the U.S.

Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected andsuccessful comedians in the country. He is thelargest selling comedy-recording artist in histo-ry, a multiple Grammy(r) Award nominee andbestselling author of more than 26 books.

Widely known for his Southern-themed come-dy, his popular act goes well beyond the regionto explore the universal humor in everydayfamily life, interactions and human nature, astyle that has been compared to Mark Twain's.

The Week the Women Went is produced byBBC Worldwide Productions. Jon Kroll (BigBrother, Amazing Race, Amish In The City) isexecutive producer. Elli Hakami (DualSurvivor, Gold Rush: Alaska) and Jane Tranter(Top Gear, Dancing with the Stars,Torchwood), are executive producers for BBCWorldwide Productions. Rob Sharenow, GenaMcCarthy, Colleen Conway and Noah Pollackare executive producers for Lifetime.

The Week the Women Went first debuted onBBC Three in the U.K. in 2005, when itquickly became one of the channel's highest-rated unscripted entertainment series of theyear. The program has since been successfullyformatted in a number of international territo-ries, including Belgium, Canada, Denmark,Finland, France, Germany, Holland, India,Norway, Morocco and Sweden.

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How to fall In lovewith your job all over again

by Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE

emember how exciting it was when youfirst fell in love? Your heart did somer-saults every time you met the one youloved. The two of you sat up talking all

night. And you always seemed to have so muchenergy. The thrill of falling in love is wonderful.

Soon enough, of course, reality set in, and youhad to start working to make the relationship suc-ceed. That’s good, of course. It’s how you trulygrow to know and love the other person.In many ways, a new job is like a love affair. Thefirst stage is excitement. It can last from an hourto many years. You think to yourself, “This jobwill pay me more money than I’ve ever earnedbefore. The clients will be wonderful to deal with.I’m going to learn so much and do really excitingthings.” The novelty of the job keeps your energyhigh. You are happy because you are so produc-tive, and you’re more productive because you areso happy.

Then the second stage, reality, sets in. You stillenjoy the work you do, but you begin to noticesome of the irritants and difficulties. It bothersyou that all the phones are ringing when you walkin the door. Deadlines seem endless and impossi-ble. It becomes harder to arrive early or stay late.The novelty starts to wear off. And, like love, yourjob has a third stage too disillusion. The pendu-lum swings past reality, and you find yourselffocusing on the negative things. That’s when the“maybe’s” begin. “Maybe I could make bettermoney at Company X, and not have to work sohard.” “Maybe I’d be happier with more respon-sibility at Corporation Y.” “Maybe Company Zwould let me come in a little later in the morningsor go home earlier at night.”

In jobs, as in love, it’s very important for the pen-dulum to swing back. You need to work to regainthe exhilaration of the first stage. Such excitementis essential to a fulfilling life. Think about whatyou did to keep the thrill in your love life. Maybethe two of you relived your first date at that littlecountry restaurant, or you thought to thank yourloved one for being kind and generous. In short,you remembered to see the person you first fell inlove with.

Apply this same technique to your career.Rekindle the thrill you felt when you first beganyour job. You must have had good reasons for tak-ing it. What were they? Make a list of them, andexpect to experience those joys again in your dailyroutine.

Begin each day with a smile. Anticipate having aproductive, stimulating day. Isn’t that how youused to come to work in the morning? If you real-ly expect to be productive, I guarantee that almostnothing can stop you. Here are some practicalstaying-in-love techniques:Have a good breakfast to give you the energy andprotein, which you so badly need first thing in themorning.

Dress with as much pride and attention to detailas you did on your first day of work.Start each day with motivated people who talkabout the good things in their lives. Once a weekor so, take the initiative to get up a little earlierand go to breakfast with some of these people. I’ma member of a group that does just that. It’s a veryspecial way to start the day.

Get to work as early as you can and spend somequiet time settling in before everyone else arrives.If this is hard, offer yourself some small personalreward. (Mine is that first lingering cup of coffee,all alone, while opening my very exciting email.)

Do what I call the “icky” things first. Even themost fantastic job includes tasks that aren’t muchfun. If you get them out of the way, the rest of theday will fly by.

Make a list at the end of every day of what youlearned, what was the most fun, who was themost fun to interact with, and how you feel youadded to your group’s success. A list of the‘beyond the paycheck’ benefits. If you only workfor the paycheck you will be employed, but not‘employable’ long term.

There are many realistic ways to keep your rela-tionships and your jobs exciting and challenging.Ultimately, your happiness depends on how goodyou feel about yourself at work, in love, and justliving every day. Try doing something nice foryour job and yourself. Fall in love all over again!

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The Female Entrepreneur Associationstarted on a day in February...The winter that had just passed seemed moregloomy than normal; everything seemed grey-er and more miserable! There was one reasonfor this - I wasn't happy, in fact I was totallymiserable.

I had reached the end of my tether with every-thing and I felt hopeless. I often wonder how Ilet it get that far, but I guess these things hap-pen.

Just under six years earlier…I was going into my second year of studyingLaw at university. During my first year I spentmore money that I actually had… like moststudents! Not only had a reached my overdraftlimit I had spent the whole of my student loanfor that year too (on clothes I might add!). Sowhen an opportunity came about to start abusiness I was more than interested.

The business was mobile phone unlocking – atthe time I didn’t even know what mobileunlocking was! I had no real clue about busi-ness either, but I had nothing to lose, so I cameup with a name and got started.

I decided to call it “Easy Mobile Unlock”. Ibought the domain and put a terrible websitetogether myself and set up an adwords

account. You may be wondering how I did allthat with zero knowledge of the internet… Iasked as many people as I could, who were farmore clued up than I was. It worked, because Imanaged to fumble my way through.

So, I had a service to sell, a website, aGoogle Adwords account and a creditcard. I was ready to go…I started with a £30 spending limit on myadwords account and I tested different advertsand played around with my website (a lot). Itwasn’t long before I really got in the swing ofthings – all of a sudden I’d gone from cluelessto clued up in a short space of time. All of itwas down to learning as much as I could andthen applying what I’d learnt. I remembersometimes it would literally hurt my head tocomprehend something for the first time – youknow that feeling when you just haven’t got aclue what you’re doing?

As the months of my second year at universitypassed by my business was becoming more andmore profitable. It was a bit of a challenge try-ing to study and develop my business and keepon top of customer support – although I dobelieve that the busier you are the more youget done.

Second year drew to a close and boy was I in adifferent financial position to what I had been

the year before! It was exciting and I really gotthe bug for learning.

During my second year summermy law degree came in handy…I received a letter one day from a massive law

firm telling me that I was “passing off ” as EasyGroup and that I had to give them my domainname immediately and stop trading as EasyMobile Unlock. I couldn’t believe it! Had theynot looked at my website?? It was awful andthere was no way in a million years that peoplewould accidently think that it was anything todo with Easy Group!

I thought it was laughable, unfortunately otherbusinesses with the same problem didn’t.Companies with the prefix “easy” were beingdissolved left, right and centre. I was horrified.

So, I headed to a bookshop and bought a mas-sive book on intellectual property rights. It wasthe only book I could find which had anyinformation on passing off in it!

After a little bit of research I was convincedthat I was not passing off, so I learnt how tosend a legal letter and gave them a profession-al piece of my mind! After several letters and afew phone calls I was delighted when theydropped it. It felt good to be a second year law


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student who had defended herself against oneof the largest law firms.

During my third year…I decided to go to night school to learn moreabout web development. I had realised howpowerful the internet was and I wanted toknow more. I also wanted to get a good degree,so I recorded all my lectures on a Dictaphoneand typed them up (which took me hours), sowhen I came to revise I would have goodnotes.

Third year went by quickly and I graduatedwith a 2.1 in law and a business which wasturning over £30,000 a month. It felt good.

Now came the question of “what shall Ido now?” I had a decision to make:

1. I could do the Law Practitioners Courseand become a lawyer;

2. I could keep building the business;3. I could try and do both?!

So, I applied for the LPC and carried on build-ing the business, but eventually realised thatLaw wasn’t for me.

By this point I’d brought on board a businesspartner to help me grow it. We got a new sup-plier in America, so we could unlock practical-ly every single phone in lots of countries. Thenwe focused on marketing.

We went all out on our SEO, so that we wouldbe number one on the organic search. We out-sources the adwords management to a compa-ny that were experts at it and we developed thewebsite.

It was around this time that social media wastaking off, so I put a blog together, set up aYouTube account, a Twitter account, aFacebook Fanpage and got friendly with cus-tomers.

We also developed an affiliate programme, cor-porate bulk unlocking and a referral strategy.

Things really took off...We were receiving 100,000 hits to the siteevery month and we were selling thousands ofcodes every month… support was a challenge.

So, I had a look on Elance and posted a job forsomeone to look after our customer support. Iinterviewed lots of different companies andthen we settled on one. We built an entire sup-port system, so we could keep our customershappy.

The key for us was to systemise everything, soit ran like clockwork. That way the businesscould run without my business partner andmyself.

Making money whilst you sleep, partyand holiday is fun… but what happenswhen you’re not doing any of thosethings?This is when the problems started. I was 23, Ihad a successful business that ran itself, so Ihad all the time in the world to do whatever Iwanted… which was?? I had no idea.

All my friends had jobs, I rarely met new peo-ple, because I worked from home… so Ibecame really lonely and bored.

I would constantly ask myself, “what do youwant to do?”, “what do you like doing”. Oneday I decided to volunteer at an animal rescuesanctuary! Let me tell you now… it’s not thebest place to meet new people!!

So, after that I decided to become a businessmentor with the Prince’s Trust, which I loved,but it wasn’t a great way of meeting peopleeither.In February of 2010 I decided I needed to dosomething drastic, so I went to meet my friendin Australia.

3 months of meeting new people, having agood time and not worrying about what I wasgoing to do. It was brilliant… and then I hadto come home.

All my problems were still there whenI got back…It almost felt worse, because I had hoped somuch that I’d have an epiphany whilst inAustralia. I didn’t.

Months passed by and I felt so lost. I felt sodefeated and confused. I decided that the bestthing for me would be to get a job.



IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel’s latest collec-tion Voyage Exotique is a delightful summerescape inspired by some of the world’s most cap-tivating and exciting regions including Japan,Africa, The Tropics, and the Mediterraneanjewel, Ibiza.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Ca, IGIGI byYuliya Raquel was founded in 2000 with a mis-sion to transform the world’s view of beauty byproviding full-figured women with fashion-for-ward, quality, and well-fitting clothes thatwould help express their beauty.

Voyage Exotique includes dresses and separatesruched and draped in signature Yuliya Raquelstyle that carry the season’s most sought aftertrends. Maxis and cocktail dresses in daring andvivacious floral, animal, and color-blockedprints, and lace; and business and casual sepa-rates in breathable, soft linen are just some ofthe highlights of the collection.

“Summer is the most exciting time of the year toescape to exotic, fun, and historical places forvacation, and I wanted to have our fashionistachannel a world traveler going across the globevisiting different popular destinations perfectlydressed for each climate and occasion. I concen-

trated on pieces which are both bold and beau-tiful as well as easy to pack and wear for aneffortless and chic style.” said Yuliya Raquel,IGIGI Founder, Head Designer, and CreativeDirector.

Collections are designed in-house and producedlocally through independent San Francisco BayArea contractors. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel hasbeen a favorite among celebrities such as NikkiBlonsky, Kim Coles, KayCee Stroh, Jill Scott,Kelly Price, Ashley Fink, Martha Wash, andGabourey Sidibe. IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel col-lections are available online at www.igigi.comand select boutiques worldwide. IGIGI byYuliya Raquel was honored with the Best PlusFashion Retailer of the Year award (Full FiguredFashion Week, June, 2010), and made InternetRetailer's Top Hot 100 list (December, 2010),and received About.com Critics’ Choice BestPlus Designer Award (March, 2011).

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New Year arrived and things looked gloomy. Ifelt overwhelmed with negative emotions – Iwas really dragging myself down and I didn’tknow how to stop it.

Then one day it hit me…I don’t know how it happened, but I realisedthat I had to live every day and be happy andstop worrying about the future. I decided totake control of the situation and stop beingmiserable.

That day in February…Is when I decided that I was going to start aproject to find like-minded women who hadbeen or were in a similar situation to me. Ithought that it’d help inspire me and it wouldbe fun.

The adventure of the FemaleEntrepreneur Association began…I put a website together and started looking forfemale entrepreneurs who wanted to sharetheir stories, their experiences, their challengesand achievements. It wasn’t long before Ireceived the first story. As I read through it abig smile crept over my face – she was a simi-lar age to me and had just launched an onlinebusiness and reading about how she’d done itreally inspired me. It wasn’t long before morestories started pouring in and I loved readingthem! I felt so encouraged by all these amazingwomen from all over the world who were real-ly going for it and determined to make it hap-pen - it really fired me up! The stories alsomade me realise that we all face challenges andtough times, but what counts is how we han-dle those adversities. How we choose torespond to the situations we find ourselves in –that’s what counts, that’s what shapes ourfuture.

When I was on the brink of giving up thesewomen reminded me that I could do it,because if they can do it then I can too.

I’ve published stories from girls in their teensto women in their sixties; from student entre-preneurs to mumpreneurs; from women whohave been made redundant to women whoquit their job, from women who are super fitto women with illnesses and disabilities. Thesewomen come from all over the world, from theUK to Australia to Nigeria and the USA – Icould go on. Despite the cultural differences,the personal differences, the differences in the

type of businesses they run they all have somevery special things in common:They believe in themselves and their ideas, somuch so that despite the fears and the risksthey have jumped off the edge and have gonefor it! Throughout the challenges, the setbacksand the mistakes they keep going. They knowwhat they want and I bet you that they’ll makeit happen.

Now more than ever before I believe that pret-ty much anything is possible. I also believe thatyour attitude is the single biggest asset or lia-bility you have. Before I started FEA I wasfocusing on being and feeling miserable – so Iwas totally miserable all the time. Then onSaturday 19th February 2011 I changed myattitude. I decided from that day forward I wasgoing to focus on being and feeling happy. If Idid something that made me feel miserable Istopped doing it. My life totally changed.

In 18 months I have built a community withover 13,000 incredible women involved, whoinspire people from all over the world. I havewritten a book, in which over 50 women fromaround the world have contribute little snip-pets of advice and inspiration and I havelaunched a free, monthly digital magazine withthe aim of helping to inspire more womenfrom all over the world.

When you believe that you can do something,it becomes possible.

I think Goethe was right when he said...“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, thechance to draw back-- Concerning all acts ofinitiative (and creation), there is one elemen-tary truth that ignorance of which kills count-less ideas and splendid plans: that the momentone definitely commits oneself, thenProvidence moves too. All sorts of things occurto help one that would never otherwise haveoccurred. A whole stream of events issues fromthe decision, raising in one's favour all mannerof unforeseen incidents and meetings andmaterial assistance, which no man could havedreamed would have come his way. Whateveryou can do, or dream you can do, begin it.Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.Begin it now.”

I have loved every second of this adventure andI aim to keep doing all that I can do to putinspiring women in the spotlight.

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Celebrate your uniqueness byputting yourself at the top ofyour to-do-list and book that

dream guided vacation,European River Cruise or

African Safari you have beenlonging to experience!

Amalfi Coast DiscoveryThere’s nothing in the world like the AmalfiCoast, the rugged mountains edging Italy’s west-ern coast from Sorrento to Salerno. The illustriousItalian Riviera awaits you, including Positano andCapri, plus cooking demonstrations and wine tast-ing. Travel from Rome, marveling at miles of hair-pin turns, spectacular vistas, cliffs plunging intoclear seas and charming fishing villages set alongpicturesque harbors. With a full-day speedboatexcursion to Capri and spreads of traditionalNeapolitan foods, you’ll experience the best ofBella Italia! The Amalfi Coast remains the num-ber one destination for women so make certainyou experience it.

European River CruiseVery popular for women this summer is to experi-ence river cruising. Women can explore Old

World cities like Budapest and Vienna on aDanube itinerary, or stroll the cobblestone streetsof riverside towns along the Rhine. SampleRiesling wines on a Mosel itinerary in Germany, orcruise the Douro through Portugal, the birthplaceof port wine. History buffs can visit the landingsites of the D-Day invasion on Normandy'sOmaha Beach, and art enthusiasts might surveythe Louvre in Paris. Between each exciting stop,you'll cruise in maximum comfort past scenic cas-tles, towns and landscapes.

Alaska AdventureThe Gutsy Women’s Alaska Adventure is the per-fect trip to enjoy a great time with friends or evenif you’re traveling on your own! Relax in your com-fortable reclining seat on the Alaskan Railways as

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onboard experts discuss the spectacular landscapes.You will be able to board a paddlewheel riverboaton a journey to a re-created Athabascan villagewhere you can meet with native Alaskans! Take anoptional morning rafting trip or a guided hike;then immerse yourself in the untouched wilder-ness of Denali as your guide helps you spot localwildlife such as moose, bear and caribou.

Jambo Kenya SafariCall of the Wild… Women! Have you onlydreamed of visiting Africa? Gutsy Women Travelmake dreams a reality with customized itinerariesto scenic Kenya and stunning South Africa.

Transportation will be in a chauffeur driven mini-van with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing &photography. Services of an English speaking driv-er-guide, game viewing drives and parks entrancefees as indicated in the itinerary. Refresh with com-plimentary mineral water per person per gamedrive in. All meet and greet services, arrival anddeparture transfers, number and meals as indicat-ed in the itinerary. Two-way long range high fre-quency radio communication in each vehicle isoffered.

Shamrocks of IrelandIreland is the perfect summertime vacation! EnjoySmall groups with a professional Gutsy WomenTravel Director as you visit Dublin Castle andTrinity College to view the 8th Century Book ofKells. Visit the Cobh Heritage Centre and learnabout the fateful Titanic and experience a delicious"Gutsy Encounters" dinner on a farm in Killarney.See the natural beauty of Ireland on a coastal walkwith delicious local food and the scenic beauty ofKillarney and the Dingle Peninsula. Experiencethe 'craic' at a "Singing Pub" in Galway and final-ly enjoy an overnight stay and elegant dinner at thestately 'Ashford Castle'.


Animated sketchbook video illustrates financingchallenges for women-owned firms

Lesa Mithcell

omen face greater challengesthan men in getting financingfor their companies, which isone of the reasons why this

untapped population is not scaling businesses.The underlying causes for those challenges arespelled out in the latest Kauffman Foundationsketchbook video narrated by Alicia Robb, aKauffman senior research fellow and one of theauthors of A Rising Tide, a new book thatdelves into the topic of financing strategies ofwomen-owned firms.

“You hear a lot about the number of women-owned businesses growing faster than firmsoverall, but that’s really just a reflection of thelower base,” Robb says in the video. “If you lookat revenues or employment or payroll, [women-owned firms] are not growing faster than male-owned businesses; they are actually growingslower.”

The video debuted at the We Own It Summit inNew York before some 200 entrepreneurs,investors, academics, government and mediarepresentatives, and non-profit and industryleaders who gathered to create a roadmap forincreasing women’s participation in high-growth entrepreneurship. In the video, Robb

calls for finding ways to get more women intothe networks that will open doors to capital.“The data highlighted in this video tell the backstory about what’s limiting women from build-ing scalable firms,” said Lesa Mitchell,Kauffman vice president of Innovation andNetworks. “We are at this Summit to write thefuture narrative for how to encourage women toovercome the barriers to high-growth markets.Our nation’s economic growth depends on it.That’s why we are calling this the Decade of theWoman Entrepreneur.”

Launched in 2009, the We Own It Summit isan alliance of more than 70 organizations fromaround the globe committed to increasingwomen's participation in high-growth entrepre-neurship. The group’s goals for the next decadeare to:

• Increase the number of womenhigh-growth entrepreneurs;

• Increase likelihood of success of business atthe growth stage;

• Increase the number of women investors; and• Increase the number of women on boards.

For more information, visitwww.kauffman.org.

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Help inspire girls to celebrateeveryday victories(ARA) - Every two years, girls all over the worldare captivated by the achievements of female ath-letes competing in the Olympic Games. Their suc-cesses inspire girls to try new things or pursueachievements they may not have thought possible.While not everyone wants to be an Olympic ath-lete, every girl should be encouraged to go for thegold when it comes to her goals and dreams.

Five-time Olympic medalist Veronica Campbell-Brown didn't let anything stop her from pursuingher dream to compete in the Olympic Games.Through hard work, perseverance and dedication,she became the second woman in history to wintwo consecutive 200-meter track and field eventsat the Games. But she also knows she couldn'thave done it on her own. She credits her support

team - family members, coaches and trainers - forinspiring her every day to achieve small victories,which led to her greatest achievements.

In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Campbell-Brown has partnered with Always(R), the leader infeminine care, to support the Always "BatonConnection" Facebook program, which celebratesthe inspirational support system important in any-one's life. On Facebook, Always fans can "Pass theBaton" to show their appreciation to those whoinspire them. With this passing of a baton, thehope is recipients are inspired to do the same.

"I'm lucky to have strong female role models in



LoveIn TheWorkplaceWork place romances are frowned upon –things could get messy. But here are some

well-known couples who met at workand, well, it worked.

love in the workplace


President Barack and Michelle ObamaBarack Obama met Michelle Robinson, in June1989 when he worked as a summer associateat a Chicago law firm. Michelle was his advisor.

Faith Hill and Tim McGrawThese country crooners first met while performing

in Nashville at the New Faces Show. After per-forming together again at an outdoor festival, the

two embarked on a tour four months later andthe rest is history.




Bill and Melinda GatesMelinda Gates excelled at Microsoft,

advancing throughout the ranks. She andBill shared a table at a trade-fair dinner

and months later he asked her out.

Andre Agassi and Steffi GrafThe paths of these two aces crisscrossed over theyears but they finally officially met in 1999 whenthey both won their single Wimbledon titles. In2001, they took on new titles – husband and wife.



Nicole Parker and Boris KodjoeActor Boris Kodjoe met his leading lady NicoleParker on the set of Showtime’s Soul Food. Shesaid they connected from the first rehearsal.

Maury Povichand Connie Chung

In the case of matrimony …Maury, you are the husband! Talkshow host Maury Povich has been

married to long-time journalistConnie Chung for nearly 30 years.

The duo met while Maury wasworking in the news department

at WTTG-TV in Washington.


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Almond Crusted Pork with Mango Relish

Smoky Creamsicle Float

Simple Singapore Sling


The stifling heat and sticky humidity of summerhas always meant barely-there clothing fromdesigners so we’re all inclined to wear a little less;however, that does not give us license to becomeone of the half-dressed fat-roll-protruding Peopleof Wal-Mart. The lesson: dress for your body’sshape – apple, banana, hourglass or pear – toaccentuate your assets as opposed to drawingattention to your blemishes.

The apple shape is classified as a well-endowed bust, an undefined waist and a flat rearend. These women are usually on the shorter sideso using heels to elongate the legs will assist thewearer in providing an illusion of length and lean-ness, as well as a curvier buttocks. If you’d rathernot draw attention to your rear, the best way todress for this shape is to use a monochromaticcolor palette, a belt to emphasize the waistline anda lean pant or skirt. Please note: color blocking –applying color theory to “block off” sections ofthe body’s form – is not your friend as it will over-expose your bust and other well-endowed features;rather, the use of one fluid shade to elongate yourlady lumps is your best bet.

The classification of “banana” can bedeceiving as those who fall into this category arenot arced like the fruit at your local grocery store.This shape is actually quite angular – your shoul-ders, waist and hips are the same measurements –


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Remain fashion forward by“Shaping” your wardrobe


everyday victories

my life who have always encouraged me to pursuemy dream of becoming an Olympic athlete," saysCampbell-Brown, who is a hopeful to compete inher fourth Olympic Games this July. "Whether itwas a small victory or making it to the world stageat the Olympic Games, these women, like mymom, helped me reach my full potential and Ican't thank them enough."

Campbell-Brown hopes to continue to inspiregirls and offers the following tips to help themachieve their dreams like she did:

Make a plan. Write down goals and brainstormsome smaller steps that will help achieve them.Don't forget to celebrate the daily victories thathappen on the road to the larger ones.

Practice. Practice can help you learn, adapt andimprove. Anything new may be difficult at first, sobe patient. It will get easier.

Track your progress. Every now and then, takethe time to assess your progress. How far have youcome? How far do you have to go? What couldyou change to be better tomorrow? Take the timeto reflect, readjust your plan, and keep movingforward.

Find a mentor. Coaches, mentors, teachers andtrainers all exist for a reason - we need help achiev-

ing our goals. Find someone that you trust andwho can give you guidance in achieving your goalsand steering you along the right course. We allneed a little inspiration sometimes, and your men-tor can help to give you the push you need.

"Pass the Baton." We all have women in our liveswho have inspired us at one point or another.Whether it is a mother, a sister, a friend or ateacher, take a moment to say thank you and "Passthe Baton" to thank the women who have helpedyou along the way. To "Pass the Baton" to aninspiring woman, visit and "Like" www.face-book.com/always and "Pass the Baton" to awoman who was a source of help, support orinspiration. If that woman is on Facebook, a noti-fication will pop up to alert her that she hasreceived an Always Baton. The Always BatonConnection Program is only available in the U.S.for girls and women 18 years of age and older andfor girls and women 19 years of age and older inCanada.

Whether it's running a marathon or even a goal toget up earlier in the morning, we all can aspire toachieve our goals and dreams. No one has to do italone, and we all have someone in our lives whohas inspired us. In the spirit of the OlympicGames, take a moment to recognize the peoplewho believe in and support you.

Campbell-Brown

and you happen to be flat all over. A woman’sgreatest assets in this category are her long legs andher flat stomach because it gives her the ability towear pants that sit below her hips, which providethe illusion of curvature. The bottom line is that ifyou’re a banana shaped female, you’ve got to weara padded bra, horizontal and bright patterns, wrapdresses, large necklaces and belts to create thosefeminine curves that others take for granted.

If you’re an hourglass, you’ve got thebust, the booty and a smaller waistline in between;therefore you’re the envy of all other shapes. Whenpicking out attire, you should focus on drawingattention to your waistline because genetics havegiven you the natural ability to accentuate yourbust and rear end. You can do this by using moreclingy fabrics or by wearing a printed top with asolid-colored bottom (or vice versa) with a belt inthe middle. The most important thing to remem-ber is that ill-fitting items can work against you,making you appear wider as opposed to curvier.

Those who are pear shaped have moregoing on toward the bottom half of their bodiesthan the top and because of this disproportionateratio of bust to buttocks, you’ve got to downplayyour butt and kick up the tempo up top. You canaccomplish this by wearing dark colored, form-fit-ting pants or a pencil skirt accompanied by abright or print top. Accessories such as necklacesor a V-neck top can also draw attention away fromyour lower extremities. Please note: these tips arenot meant to discredit one half of your body,rather to downplay the emphasis on your buttocksand legs and give your top half some time in thespotlight.

So remember ladies, less is not alwaysmore when it comes to summer fashion.Sometimes less is just an ill-fitting outfit that’soverexposing all the wrong features of your partic-ular body type. You’ve got to play to your strengthsand know that all outfits are not created equal forall bodies. Salma Hayek

Jennifer Lopez

shapes and sizes...

Katelyn Gendron is a native of New York,who is currently living and working as a newspapereditor in Western Massachusetts. She is a college-

trained journalist and world traveler, who has docu-mented her journeys for various publications span-ning five of the seven continents (she plans to visitthe remaining two during her lifetime). Her motto:

“Life’s a ball. Let’s play!”

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Quick fat losstips to kick start

the summer


Fat Blasting Tip No. 1Make sure when doing cardiorespiratory exercise that the heart rate and intensity is high enoughthat watching television or reading a book is very challenging. Use the talk test, if the ability tospeak a few words to get the point across is understood, then the right intensity is probablyachieved. If no words can be spoken, then the intensity is too hard, but if a full conversation isbeing done during the exercise, then the intensity is too easy.

Fat Blasting Tip No. 2When doing resistance training, incorporate some high intensity interval training (HIIT). A lotof these types of routines can be done without external resistance and solely body weight. This isa great way to utilize those fast twitch muscles fibers in conjunction with expending a lot of calo-ries within in a small duration. Furthermore, when working with a personal trainer, they willmake sure the person doing this type of training has a good fitness base level. This is so impor-tant because having a good fitness base will require proper technique and biomechanics so injuryis minimized when doing this type of high intense exercise.

Fat Blasting Tip No. 3When yearning for that lean, ripped, six pack look, make sure the food that is being ingested ishealthy. Leaning out and wanting to look shredded requires a person to eat cleaner or healthierthan someone who is just working out for better health and wellness. The food diet plays a criti-cal role in achieving this look, so work with a Portland personal trainer and a registered dieticianto get an exact food and fitness plan. Lastly, make sure fiber intake is adequate enough to makesure the entire digestive tract is working at its most efficient level. When fiber intake is neglected,that is when the bloating look appears and it is not good for the body if waste removal is not atits most optimal level.

These three quick fat blasting tips are perfect for anyone who is looking to stay lean, trim andlooking good for the summer months. Remember, just because it is summer does not give peoplean excuse just to look awesome for summer. Maintaining a great physique, excellent health andwellness and a consistent fitness routine should be a priority all year long. We all know that inthe winter months, it rains and snows in a lot of areas in the United States, especially in Portland,Oregon. If this is something that challenges the motivation component, then maybe consult alocal fitness expert or Portland Oregon personal trainer to overcome that obstacle.

Fitness expert and Portland personal trainer, Kisar Dhillon,has a few tips that can be used to shed more fat off the body in order

to stay fit in those swim suits and bikinis all summer long.

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TASTE OF Summer

Uncooked Tomato SauceThis recipe is best in the summer when you have tomatoes and basil fromyour own garden.

Makes 2 ½ cups3 medium-size tomatoes, coarsely chopped1 cup finely chopped fresh basil2 cloves garlic, peeled1 teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon pepper½ cup olive oil

PastaParmesan cheese

1. Chop tomatoes and basil together on a wooden board until very finely mixed.2. Stir in garlic cloves, salt and pepper; pour oil over in a layer. Cover bowl with

plastic wrap; allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour.3. Remove garlic; stir in the layer of oil until well blended.4. Serve over one pound hot, cooked and drained pasta. Sprinkle generously

with freshly grated Parmesan.

Submitted by MariaDeAngelis, Massachusetts

PASTA 4 medium zucchini, spiralizedcherry tomatoes, quartered or whole6 asparagus stalks, thinly sliced on an angle½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Use a spiral slicer to cut the zucchini into long strips and put in a serving bowl. Add theother ingredients to the bowl.

PESTO2 cups raw pine nuts½ cup raw cashews½ cup raw macadamia nuts4 garlic cloves, minced6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice4 teaspoons Himalayan salt1 cup basil, freshly chopped

In a food processor, combine all the pesto ingredients and process until smooth andsauce-like. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and toss well.

Lisa shared this recipefrom her book:

Raw Inspiration: LivingDynamically with Raw Food

THREE-NUT BASIL PESTO PASTA

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TASTE OF Summer

Almond Crusted Porkwith Mango RelishMakes 6 servingsPrep time: 30 minutesCook time: 30 minutes

MANGO RELISH:2 large, ripe mangos, peeled,

pitted and diced1/4 cup minced red onion 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

ALMOND CRUSTED PORK:3/4 cup chopped, toasted almonds, divided2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon cinnamon2 pounds pork tenderloin1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For relish, stir together mangos, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, mint, and salt and pepper in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

To prepare pork on grill: Finely chop 1/2 cup almonds and stir in brown sugar and seasonings. Brush pork with oil then season with salt and pep-per; roll in almond mixture, pressing into the surface. Transfer to a piece of heavy-duty foil and press any remaining nuts onto the top. Grill overmedium heat, turning occasionally to brown each side, for 35 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160°F on a meat thermometer.Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

To prepare pork in oven: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450°F. For the pork, finely chop 1/2 cup almonds. Stir in brownsugar and seasonings; transfer almond mixture to baking sheet. Brush pork with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil then season with salt and pepper; roll inalmond mixture, pressing into the surface. Lightly spray pork with olive oil spray. Cook pork on foil-lined baking sheet until exterior is goldenbrown and meat reaches 160°F, 35 to 40 minutes, turning pork halfway through cooking. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

To assemble, top sliced pork with mango relish and toasted almonds.


Party-Perfect Plates Recipes for easy entertaining(Family Features) Warm-weather entertaining calls for light, refreshing recipes full of flavor. These delectable dishes pair mangos and

California Almonds for a main course, side dish and dessert that will have your dinner guests clamoring for more.

The naturally sweet, refreshing taste of mango makes every dish special, and mangos serve up more than 20 different vitamins and minerals.Their exotic but versatile flavor and year-round availability make them a go-to ingredient for any kind of entertaining.

California Almonds in all their forms provide a delicious depth of flavor and crunch that complement any dish. Whether whole, sliced, slivered,or as almond milk or butter, almonds add a sudden sophistication and tempting appeal to a wide variety of cuisines.


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Mango and Almond CustardMakes 6 servingsPrep time: 15 minutesCook time: 15 minutesChill time: minimum 3 hours

3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons cornstarch1/8 teaspoon salt3 cups half-and-half4 large egg yolks2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and diced; divided3/4 cup whipping cream2 tablespoons powdered sugar1/4 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 cup slivered, toasted almonds

In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch and salt. Whisk in half-and-half andegg yolks. Over medium-high heat, bring mixture to a simmer, whisking constantly.Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens,about 2 minutes.

Pour custard through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Stir in vanilla extract.Cover with plastic wrap, placing plastic wrap directly on surface of custard. Refrigerate,until cooled and set, at least 3 hours.

Meanwhile, puree 1/2 of the diced mango in blender or food processor until smooth,stir into cooled custard. Set aside remaining diced mango.

In another medium bowl, beat cream, powdered sugar and cinnamon until stiff peaksform. Spoon custard into 6 dessert cups and top with whipped cream, then sprinkleequal amounts of almonds and the reserved diced mango.



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Almond and MangoCouscous SaladMakes 6 servingsPrep time: 20 minutesCook time: about 15 minutesChill time: at least 1 hour

VINAIGRETTE:3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes2 cloves garlic, chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

COUSCOUS SALAD:1 tablespoon olive oil1 3/4 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous2 cups water 1 mango, peeled, pitted and diced1/2 cup sliced green onions1/2 cup diced red bell pepper1/2 cup golden raisins 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

For vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, salt, crushed red pepper and garlicuntil combined. Stir in cilantro and cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

For salad: In a medium saucepan cook couscous for 1 minute in oil over medium-lowheat to lightly toast, stirring frequently. Add water and reduce heat to low, and simmercovered for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and letcool slightly.

To assemble, transfer couscous to a large bowl and stir in dressing, mango, greenonions, bell pepper and raisins; cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before servingsprinkle with almonds and feta.

Appetizing AlmondsTry toasting almonds to intensify their butteryflavor and classic crunch.• Toast a handful of whole, sliced or slivered

almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat untillightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 5 minutes, stir-ring occasionally. Roast larger portions on a sheetpan in a 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes (9 to11 for slivered or chopped).

• Sprinkle toasted almonds over salads, pastas, veg-etables and desserts to add a sudden sophisticationto the dish.

For more recipes and serving ideas, visitwww.almondboard.com.

Mmmm MangosHighlight the exotic flavor of mangos with thesetasty ideas:• When cooking with ripe mangos, try some of

these complementary flavors: lime juice, chilipowder, garam masala, macadamia nuts, raisinsand coconut.

• Grill mangos and serve with a spicy rum glazealongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

For info on how to select and cut a mango, visitwww.mango.org.



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BBQ SauceServings:1 small jar

Ingredients:1 cup ketchup or catsup½ cup soya sauce2 minced cloves of garlic (or powder)¼ cup brown sugar

Instructions:Simply mix it all together and use on your BBQ!

Servings: 1 small jar

Ingredients:1 cup of mayonnaise (bought or homemade)1/3 cup of Ketchup (bought or homemade)½ cup pickles (sweet pickles...I use my bread n butter pickles)

Instructions:Mix and process in food processor/blender. Ready to serve.

Tracey shared these recipesfrom her Book “The

Sustainable Table”

Like 1000 Island Dressing Homemade

You can mix and match with this one.The main concept is to keep your vinegar/lemon juice in portion to your oil.(½ cup of lemon juice to 1 cup of oil)

Servings: 1 small jar

Ingredients:½ cup balsamic vinegar or lemon juice1 cup oil1 tsp saltCloves of garlic minced (optional)

Instructions:Mix and serve.

Vinaigrette or Lemon Dressing




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Impress Your Guests...by offering a restaurant-quality cocktail.

Lioness has rounded up some of the best, delicious cocktail recipes offered byfoodnetwork.com. Which will you use for your summertime get together?

Pomegranate CosmosIngredients• 2 cups (16 ounces) good vodka (recommended: Stolichnaya or Finlandia)• 1 cup (8 ounces) orange liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)• 1 cup (8 ounces) pomegranate juice (recommended: Pom Wonderful)• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes)• Lime peel strips, to garnish

DirectionsCombine the vodka, orange liqueur, pomegranate juice, and lime juice in a pitcher and refriger-ate until ready to use. Pour the mixture into frozen martini glasses with a twist of lime peel andserve immediately.


TASTE OF SummerSmoky Creamsicle FloatDirectionsScoop some vanilla ice cream into a glass; add 1 ounce mezcal and6 ounces orange soda.

Simple Singapore SlingDirectionsShake 2 shots of pineapple juice, a generous shot of gin and a squeeze of lime juice in ashaker with ice, then strain into an ice-filled glass. Add a splash of seltzer and a spoonfulof grenadine; garnish with a lime wedge and a cherry.

Frozen MojitoIngredients• 1/4 cup simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water boiled together until sugar melts)• 2 limes, juiced• 12 fresh mint leaves, plus mint sprigs for garnish• 4 ounces white rum• 2 cups crushed iceDirectionsCombine simple syrup, lime juice and mint leaves in a blender and blend untilcombined. Add the rum and crushed ice and blend until frothy. Pour into 2 rocksglasses and garnish with mint sprigs.

Orange Cream MimosaIngredients• 2 1/2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (5 to 6 oranges) • 1 orange, zested • 1 cup half-and-half • 1 cup superfine sugar • 1 bottle sparkling wine or Champagne* • Strawberries, for garnish • *Non-alcoholic sparkling wine, sparkling cider, or ginger ale can be substitutedDirectionsPut orange juice, zest, half-and-half, and sugar into a blender and process until the sugarhas dissolved, about 30 seconds. Pour this mixture into a shallow pan and freeze untilhard, 4 hours or overnight. Remove the frozen orange mixture from the freezer and letit sit to soften slightly, about 10 minutes. With a scoop or tablespoon, scrape out asmall scoop and put it into a Champagne glass. Slowly fill the glass with Champagneand serve garnished with strawberries.


What can I do to improvemy credit score? • Have you paid your bills on time? Paymenthistory typically is a significant factor. It is like-ly that your score will be affected negatively ifyou have paid bills late, had an account referredto collections, or declared bankruptcy, if thathistory is reflected on your credit report.

• What is your outstanding debt? Many scoringmodels evaluate the amount of debt you havecompared to your credit limits. If the amountyou owe is close to your credit limit, that is like-ly to have a negative effect on your score.

• How long is your credit history? Generally,models consider the length of your credit trackrecord. An insufficient credit history may havean effect on your score, but that can be offset byother factors, such as timely payments and lowbalances.

• Have you applied for new credit recently?Many scoring models consider whether youhave applied for credit recently by looking at"inquiries" on your credit report when youapply for credit. If you have applied for too

many new accounts recently, that may negative-ly affect your score. However, not all inquiriesare counted. Inquiries by creditors who aremonitoring your account or looking at creditreports to make "prescreened" credit offers arenot counted.

• How many and what types of credit accountsdo you have? Although it is generally good tohave established credit accounts, too manycredit card accounts may have a negative effecton your score. In addition, many models con-sider the type of credit accounts you have. Forexample, under some scoring models, loansfrom finance companies may negatively affectyour credit score.

Scoring models may be based on more than justinformation in your credit report. For example,the model may consider information from yourcredit application as well: your job or occupa-tion, length of employment, or whether youown a home.

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Credit scoring models are complexand often vary among creditors and

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firm and insurance provider,Better Business Planning, Inc.continually offers more thanIllinois group health insurancesolutions to the more than 700clients it serves. It offers muchneeded risk managementanalysis. Employee productivi-ty can have a huge impact onbusiness risk in the summertime. That’s why the employeebenefit consultants at BetterBusiness Planning, Inc. haveput together these top threeways to keep employees pro-ductive and happy this sum-

mer, in order to mitigate riskto Illinois employers:

1. Flexible SchedulesIn a recent survey conductedby OfficeTeam, 41% of theemployees polled chose flexi-ble schedules as the most cov-eted summer benefit. Offeringa flexible summer work sched-ule could minimize distrac-tions, especially for workingparents with children out ofschool for the summer.

2. Early Leave onFridays 28% of surveyrespondents said leaving earlyon Fridays was the best sum-mer benefit perk. As summeris a time when many employ-

ees daydream about being else-where and enjoying the niceweather, early leave time onFridays could encourageemployees to work harder therest of the week so they canenjoy more time with theirfamilies on Friday afternoons.

3. Company potlucksand picnics 11% ofemployees who took the sur-vey said company activitiessuch as a picnic would be theirmost desirable summer bene-fit. Company events are a goodway to encourage bonding andsolidarity among employees. Itcan also encourage emotionalengagement, which is knownto increase productivity.

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CALIFORNIAFLUXX nightclub, which has been recognized as one of the top nightclubs by Nightclub & Bar forthe past two years, is definitely the summer hotspot in San Diego. True to its name, FLUXX night-club’s mood and motif will be kept in a constant state of change, intriguing guests with regularshifts in theme and style designed to create a unique experience and new discovery with every visit.FLUXX’s modern, organic design oozes sex appeal without taking itself too seriously. Playfulness isthe order of business and FLUXX delivers with an arsenal of cool elements purposefully chosen totap into the big kid in us all. Managed by industry veterans, RMD Group and designed by award-winning hospitality and nightlife designer, Davis Krumins of Davis Ink, the multi-million dollar,11,000 square-foot venue is the definition of nightlife, re-imagined.

Side Bar ultra-lounge, located in the Gaslamp District of San Diego, was first to bring luxurynightlife and VIP entertainment to downtown San Diego, and has since become a hotspot for bothafter-work cocktails and partygoers alike. As a pioneer of San Diego nightlife, Side Bar has consis-tently reinvented the scene and has set a new standard in the nightlife realm as Southern California’spremier bar and lounge venue. For the ideal summer Sunday pool after party destination, Side Barmade a stamp in the nightlife industry with the launch of their summer FIVE/TEN Party. Known

as an intermission between the parties that fall between the high noon pool gatherings and thelate night club events, FIVE/TEN After Party first opened its doors on Memorial Weekend.

To maintain their reputation as San Diego’s top summer Sunday after party bash, Side Barboasts various elements ranging from bringing in a hot tub for bar-goers still in their swimsuits to offering champagne spraying parties that include gifted Panchos and an endlesssupply of champagne bottles for purchase. From bikini-clad bartenders to VIP table serv-ice packages, beach chic club attire, and rotating DJs, Side Bar refined SundayIntermission with FIVE/TEN and quickly became THE summer after party, fresh andcontinually full of surprises.

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FLORIDAMokai, Featuring eye popping cherry-red sofas,black lacquered walls, lipstick-pink panels, and an"Alice in Wonderland" array of custom-designedchandeliers, Mokai features a Baccarat-inspiredchandelier pit - a modern take on a traditional fire-place. Embracing modern New York sensibility andMiami joie de vivre, other eye candy elements fea-tured in Mokai’s design include a collectors selec-tion of art and fashion photography, and contem-porary MOroccan lattice work.Mokai’s grand showcase bar is the focal point of thishotspot, featuring a dramatic backbar display forbottles and glassware, and adorned with ornate flo-ral arrangements and greenery. Guests are invited tosip a variety of spirits and champagnes at the bar, orservers donning La Femme Nikita attire and MadMax-inspired uniforms provide VIP table service.

The DJ booth reign’s supreme at Mokai, where hiphop, rock and house music formats are spun by acelebrated collection of top DJs nightly. Frequentedby celebrities Cameron Diaz, Tom Cruise, LennyKravitz and Gisele Bundchen to name a few, haveall let loose in Mokai’s festive setting.

massachusettsSculler’s Jazz Club, Since 1989, the legendaryScullers Jazz Club has presented the biggestnames in straight ahead, Latin andContemporary Jazz, as well as Blues, Soul, R &B, Cabaret and World Music.

Scullers Jazz Club has hosted some of the verybest musical artists in the business including;Harry Connick Jr., Chris Botti, Jamie Cullam,David Sanborn, Michael Bublé, Arturo Sandoval,Tony Bennett, Wynton Marsalis and Dave Kozto name a few.

Led by Jazz impresario Fred Taylor, the 200-seatScullers Jazz Club has become a true Bostonlandmark. Offering spectacular views of theBoston skyline and the Charles River, Scullersserves as the perfect backdrop for World-ClassEntertainment you won't see anywhere elsein Boston.

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