Austen Williams, Mrs. America 2014, has partnered with S.H.A.R.E. Together to raise awareness and funds to combat human trafficking through the feature film 8 DAYS. Human trafficking is the world's second largest crime. Williams hopes to encourage conversations to prevent trafficking and help victims through her role in the film. All proceeds will go towards building safe houses for trafficking survivors.

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We are all so busy trying to lead full lives, but often, we are stretched too thin. For so
many people these days, our lives are like a house of cards. We teeter along shakily,
just barely managing to hold up our overwhelming pile of commitments and
stressors. Sometimes it feels that if we try to put just one more card on top, the whole
mess will come crashing down. We are all juggling too many competing priorities,
have too many things to do with too little time, and virtually no time for ourselves.
So, how do we come back from burnout? How do we find that work/life balance we
so desperately seek? It can be done.
All too often, we think that being mindful requires engaging in a special activity like
meditation or yoga. Sure, those times in our day are really important, but there are
lots of simple things you can do to be mindful all day long.Try these simple, practical
and immediately applicable routines that can help you show up at your best and
achieve their goals at work and at home. Here are a few exercises that are easy to do
and will make a difference in being more mindful throughout the day:
1. Do some stretching and breathing right after you wake up in the morning:
It will energize you and center you for the day ahead.
2. Write down your three top priorities for the day before you check your
email: You’ll be a lot less likely to get caught up in mindless distractions
3. Listen to music that moves you instead of mindless chatter from the flat
screen: Make a conscious choice to listen to tunes that nourish rather than
deplete your mind and heart.
4. Slow down: If you take a moment to stop and smell the roses, you’ll have more
appreciation for all the beauty and abundance that life has to offer.
5. Stretch and move for at least five minutes every hour: Research shows that
“sitting is the new smoking.” Get out of your chair regularly for your health and
well-being.
Do something good for your physical, emotional, spiritual well-being every single day. If you don’t schedule time for
yourself ahead of time, and guard this time as sacred, you may never find “spare time” to do it. When was the last time
you had “free time”? This can be something small like spending a few minutes enjoying a cup of coffee or catching up
with a friend. Above all, you need to realize that you cannot do everything and be everything for everyone. It’s okay
to let go of some of the tasks, so that you have time and energy to take care of what truly matters to you. I myself am
guilty of getting into the day-to-day grind and forgetting people and things that are so vitally important to living a well
rounded life.
I hope you will take pause to reflect on some of the above. Wishing you the best New Year ever!
Until next time
Katherine Phelps
CEO and Publisher, Beautiful Media
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5. CRISTINA SARALEGUI
Rise Up & Shine!
LINDA BEZUIDENHOUT
Viva’s Designer of theYear
AUSTEN WILLIAMS
Focused On Philanthropy
IN THIS ISSUE
7 MARLEM RIOS
Corporate Success
8 JAYNE
MCALLISTER
Tips for Staying Healthy
on BusinessTrips
11 NELY GALÁN
Moves Forward with
Underwriting from the
Coca-Cola Company
20 ANNY STERN
Viva’s Jewelery Designer
of theYear
23 CYNTHIA BELMER
One Lebanese
Woman’s Journey to
Independence
26 10 SurprisingThings
That AgeYou
28 Dangerous Boobs
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7. Marlem is the Nuclear Financial Manager for Georgia Power Company. She leads a
professional team of accountants/analysts in performing the daily tasks required
to execute the financial governance programs for theVogtle 3&4 Nuclear Project
and she provides financial and accounting oversight to ensure Vogtle 3&4 costs
are accurately recorded on GPC books and reported to the Georgia Public Service Commission, Co-Owners
and other stakeholders. Marlem has over 14 years of experience in accounting and finance. She graduated
from Russell Sage College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in December 1997.
Marlem is a co-founder and former President of the Georgia Power Business Resource Group, “Amigos”.
She is also a former EVP for the National Society of Hispanic MBAs – Atlanta Chapter. Marlem has also
developed strategic community partnerships with key organizations like
Latin American Association, League of United Latin American Citizens,
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Latin American Chamber of Commerce
and others. She represents Southern Company at the Congressional
Hispanic Caucus Institute Conference in Washington, DC.
She is the recipient of several respected awards including the
2013 Georgia’s Latina Excellence Award that was given to her by
the Latinos in Information Sciences andTechnology Association.
This award recognizes our nation’s most inspiring Hispanic tech
and business women. In addition, Marlem is the recipient of the
prestigious 2014 YWCA of Greater Atlanta’s Salute to Women
of Achievement Award. Most recently, she has been
honored with the Multicultural Leadership Award by the
Georgia Diversity Council, recognizing minorities who
have made a difference through their achievements
and exemplify the ability to excel in their field.
Through these channels, Rios has been able to
personally and professional invest herself in the
Georgia community where her passion is helping
and serving others.
Marlem Rios
Nuclear Financial Manager,
Georgia Power Company
CORPORATE SUCCESS
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8. Tips for Staying Healthy on
Business Trips
The U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that Americans make
more than 405 million business trips each year. Whether these business
trips are 250 miles from home, which is most common, or they are 1,000
miles or more from home, which accounts for about 7 percent of the trips,
it’s important that business travelers do all they can to remain healthy.The
last thing that employers need is for those they send on trips to come back
home sick, creating a loss of productivity in the days that follow.
“It’s common for business travelers to come home feeling sick, stressed, or
having gained weight during their trips,” explains Jayne McAllister, of Jayne
McAllisterTravelWellness.“That just adds to the cost of the business trip and results
in less work being done.The good news is that much of this can actually be avoided.”
As a certified coach and travel wellness expert, McAllister works with corporations to
help ensure employee wellness during travel. Her programs have helped numerous
companies reduce downtime and expenses that result from unhealthy employees
returning from business trips.
“The few minutes it takes to plan ahead will pay off in the time it can spare you from getting sick or becoming
unhealthy,”adds McAllister.“Strive for health when you are not traveling, too.The healthier you are all the time
the easier you will be able to maintain it during your trips.”
McAllister provides corporate wellness assistance to those companies with business travelers who spend 30
percent of their time, or more, on the road. She specializes in such training issues as weight loss for travelers,
healthy eating while traveling, ergonomics for the traveler, functional exercise, jet lag recovery and avoidance,
sleep quality, and nutritional cleanses. She has also created Dine Out LoseWeight, a 21-day guide for dropping
weight without setting foot in the kitchen.
About Jayne McAllister Travel Wellness
Based in Vero Beach, Fla., Jayne McAllister Travel Wellness is a company that provides corporate wellness training to business who have
employees that spend a lot of their time on the road. Jayne is a certified coach, who has a degree from the University of Cambridge, is a
pilates instructor, and is a certified holistic health practitioner. For more information visit the site at: www.jaynemcallister.com.
Source: U.S. Department of Transportation. U.S. Business Travel
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9. WATCH THE FOOD. It’s easy to grab things as you are walking through
the airport, but they may be options that are loaded with fat and calories.
Watch the snacks, opting for healthy choices even if you have to carry
some fruit and nuts with you. Also, depending on where you go there
may be some places where it’s safer to avoid raw foods, street vendor
foods, and to also stick to factory bottled drinks.
PLAN AHEAD. Those who spend a good portion of their time traveling for
business should plan ahead to ensure they remain healthy. They can scope out
where they will stay, exercise, and even make a list of restaurants in the area
offering healthy meal options.
SLEEP TIGHT. Getting proper rest is essential when it comes to stress reduction
and helping to keep your immune system strong. Seek out comfortable
accommodations and ask for extra linens if they are needed.
MIND THE GERMS. Frequent hand washing is going to be your best option for
fighting the germs. They are most commonly found on the plane tray tables, in
the bathroom, and on the hotel room remote control. Consider taking a couple of
antibacterial wipes to clean those things off before using them.
CLEARYOURMIND.Businesstravelcanbeacauseforalotofstress.Dosomething
to help reduce the stress. In addition to the exercise, other good options include
meditating, journaling, taking a walk, or reading.
STAY HYDRATED. Be sure to get enough water during travel. Your best bet is
to take a bottle of water on the plane with you, but purchase it after you have
already made it through the security gate. Even better, purchase a reusable bottle
with a built-in filter that you can use while traveling. Take it in empty, then when
you get through security you can fill it up at the fountain.
KEEP EXERCISING. Maintaining an exercise program prior to your travel will help
you do better while traveling, too. During your traveling it is important that you
still keep exercising. Look into the hotel gym, pool, nearby gym, or even consider
going for a walk or jog around the area where you are staying.
TIPS THAT CAN HELP KEEP YOU HEALTHIER WHILE TRAVELING
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11. More and more people,
especially women,
are realizing that
entrepreneurship may
hold the key to career fulfillment and future financial
security. Nely Galán, self-made media mogul, real
estate executive and women's empowerment
advocate, joined Dr. Yvonne Doll, faculty member
in the Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.)
program at Walden University, and presented a free, one-hour webinar, “Top 10 Questions to Consider
Before Starting Your Own Business,” on Thursday, Nov. 6. The webinar, sponsored by Walden's School of
Management and The Adelante Movement, a grassroots initiative sponsored by Coca-
Cola that empowers Latinas financially and entrepreneurially in the U.S., will provide
tips and best practices for starting and growing a business in today's marketplace.
Galán and Dr. Doll shared their inspirational stories while exploring key
considerations of starting and running a business. Participants learned how to
decide whether owning a business fits their lifestyle and passions, determined
a market need for their product or service, defined their target customers
and evaluated the competitive landscape. In addition, the webinar covered
the concept of writing a business plan and identifying sources to help with
start-up costs.
“To be a business owner, you have to be motivated by the desire to
have your work amount to something that is truly yours,” said Galán.
“Entrepreneurs are seekers who want to learn and want to grow.
Higher education plays an important role in helping to transform
opportunities for women and men who aspire to become business
owners, by arming them with additional knowledge and resources
that will help them become more successful.”
Galán, a first-generation immigrant, was the first Latina president
of the Telemundo television network. She is an Emmy Award-
winning producer of more than 600 television episodes in
SpanishandEnglish,includingtheFOXrealityseries“TheSwan.”
Galán appeared on NBC's “The Celebrity Apprentice” with
Donald Trump and has presented on “The View” as a guest
expert. She is also founder of The Adelante Movement, a
grassroots initiative that unites and supports Latinas
socially, economically and politically in the U.S.
Nely Galán
Moves Forward with
Underwriting from the
Coca-Cola Company
ENTREPRENEURS
About The Adelante Movement The Adelante Movement (Move Forward!), founded by Nely Galán, empowers Latinas financially and
entrepreneurially in the U.S. It encourages Latinas to play a leading role in American society, economics and politics and become an
integral part of the national conversation in order to provide their children with the future they deserve as active citizens of this country.
The Adelante Movement offers a series of empowerment conferences, supported by a digital community, presented by The Coca-Cola
Company, that inform, mentor and inspire Latinas to take action. For more information, visit www.theadelantemovement.com
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13. Austen Williams
Focused On Philanthropy
Austen Williams and S.H.A.R.E.
Together have partnered to bring
awareness and hope to the world’s
second largest grossing crime,
human trafficking. The two have combined forces to
start conversations and raise funds by promoting
8 DAYS, a feature film that depicts a story
of modern day slavery inspired by actual
events. 8 DAYS calls attention to the reality
of domestic human trafficking in the United
States and encourages honest conversations
essential for the prevention and termination of
human trafficking.
“Human trafficking is so often viewed as
someone else’s problem, but it is our children,
our daughters, sons, sisters, mothers, fathers,
and brothers that are being sold as slaves
in the modern world,”said Austen Williams,
Mrs. America 2014.“Everyone can and
should have a part in the fight. We all have
different talents, gifts, and abilities and if
we ban together we can change the way
people view this problem. We are working to equip
people with the knowledge and skills to deter violence
and poverty, which so often makes victims vulnerable
to trafficking, and ultimately serve the least of these
and put an end to one of the most horrific crimes in
humanity.”
S.H.A.R.E. Together partnered with After Eden Pictures
to produce the 8 DAYS film (www.findamber.com ),
in which Williams has a supporting role. All proceeds
from the 8 DAYS film will go toward the building of
safe houses for rescued victims of trafficking, as well
as donations to various organizations that work
directly with survivors, victims, and advocates.
“My part in the fight is using my voice as Mrs.
America 2014 to talk about my platform,‘Shake the
Shackles: Human Trafficking Awareness’,”continues
Williams.“I want to use my experience as a model
and actress to shed light on this darkness and that is
why I am so glad to have been cast in the film,
8 DAYS,”adds Williams.
Photo Credit:
Jonathan Carter, Carter Studios
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14. VIVA
How long have you been doing the pageant
circuit?
Austen
I competed in my first pageant almost 14 years ago
at 16. I competed in a local pageant leading to Miss
South CarolinaTeen USA. I won the local title and the
title of Miss South Carolina Teen USA 2002 later that
year. I did a handful of pageants in Miss, and then I
did Mrs. Texas, won that, and the rest is history. Well,
except for Mrs. World, which is in November.
VIVA
Who are your mentors?
Austen
Dr. Teri Stovall, Dean of Women's Programs,
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Harriet Watkins, Director of Online Learning,
University of Arkansas System
Derozette Banks, Co-Pastor, Overcomer Covenant
Church
Liz Glover, Founder and President, The Jubilee
Market
VIVA
What is the most valuable life lesson you have
learned along the way?
Austen
“Bewhoyouare.Ownit.Loveit.”and“Bebettertoday
than you were yesterday, and better tomorrow than
you are today.”
VIVA
What is your motto or words to live by?
Austen
“Love God and love people and all your dreams will
come true.”
VIVA
If you could give one piece of advice to young
women... all women... what would that be?
Austen
“You don't have to be perfect, It's okay to be broken,
andGodlovesyouasyouare.”Weliveinaculturethat
tells us that we need to be perfect, that perfection
does not include having“stuff”or being broken, and
that who we are is NOT good enough. The thing is,
that's just not true. No one is perfect, and everyone
has “stuff”. Striving for perfection is an unattainable
goal that will not edify you or those around you. It
is when we realize that in our brokenness we can be
used for encouragement and we can see beauty for
ashes. God's work is made perfect in us when we are
weak... and who we were made to be is great. Do
your best, be gracious to yourself, love people, and
keep moving forward.
VIVA
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been
given and from whom?
Austen
“Keep the first things first.”-Michael Callegan
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15. VIVA
Can you please elaborate a bit about your various charities and
philanthropic endeavors?
Austen
Though I made over 80 philanthropic appearances as Mrs. America
2014, my heart lies with those events and appearances that allowed
me to talk about the realities of human trafficking. My platform this
year is “Shake the Shackles: Human Trafficking Awareness,” and that
is exactly what I have set out to do, help people who live in bondage
shake the shackles of modern day slavery, and encourage others to
join the fight.
One of the primary ways I’ve been able to talk about human trafficking
is through the promotion of the 8 DAYS film, which depicts the
modern day slavery story of a teenage girl who was sold into human
sex trafficking. Talking about 8 DAYS, which is based on actual events,
has given me such a unique way to make a difficult topic come to
life. What is even more amazing is that the proceeds from the 8
DAYS film is going toward the building of safe houses and support
for organizations that serve and advocate on behalf of victims and
survivors.
I’m called the warrior queen. I’m a fighter. I fight for those who cannot
fight for themselves. I fight for those who do not realize they’re worth
fighting for. Each one matters, and it is not because I have anything to
do with it. It is because people are worth fighting for.
“
CLOSING STATEMENTS
ON SUCCESS
Everyone has at
least one thing that
they’re good at.
It is the one thing that
they were
created to do,
and if we each do
that one thing, that
can be the one thing
that can change
the course of
history for another
person. That one thing
could be the link in the
chain that can
end human
trafficking.
Success is when you
can look back at your
life and know that
you’ve done all
can with what
you’ve been
given. Let’s do our
best to serve the rest.
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16. Sofia Vergara has covered a variety of magazine covers, been nominated for multiple
awards, and is the ‘Highest Paid TV Actor’ according to Forbes. This spring she added
yet another moniker to her long list of accolades... “fragrance designer” as she
promotes her debut fragrance, Sofia by Sofia Vergara, Viva Internationale's
choice for “Fragrance Of The Year.”
We chatted with the Colombian bombshell who is also the spokesperson for
COVERGIRL, Diet Pepsi, and Head and Shoulders, about her latest venture.
VIVA INTERNATIONALE'S
FRAGRANCE OF THE YEAR
The Eau de Parfum retails for $55 (100ml), $48 (50ml)
and a Shimmer Body Lotion for $30.
What type of woman wears
Sofia by Sofia Vergara?
“She could be a student, a busy stay at home
mom, or a career woman — it’s for every
woman who loves being a woman.”
Could this perfume help someone
attract a new partner?
“I hope it will. I created the fragrance
hoping to help women feel their best —
glam, irresistible, sexy — and I hope it
will make them feel more confident in
everything they do.”
Describe the fragrance please?
Sofia’s notes of blackberry, sparkling
cassis buds, plum, purple violet,
Colombian Rose and Colombian Orchid
(nod to my heritage and named for my
mother) are right on trend. Notes of
earthy woods, vanilla and sandalwood
are at the base. Sophisticatedly SEXY!
You’ve become a trusted source
for beauty products. What’s next?
“I only focus on products that are
very important to me. I’m starting
to work on my fine jewelry
collection—I love jewelry!”
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17. Linda Bezuidenhout
Viva’s Designer of the Year
From TV and Movies, Runway
to Haute Couture Creations
for the Rich and Famous
Linda Bezuidenhout (LB) is an internationally renowned
fashion designer based in Atlanta, GA, USA. Linda has
been involved in fashion industry for over 20 years, in
Africa, Europe and the USA. The LB line is influenced by a
wide range of world fashion, cultures and trends.
Linda comes from a Dutch-Tanzanian background and
has been influenced with fashion since the age of 8 when
she used to insist on designing her own holiday & special
occasion clothes and have local tailors sew the dresses.
As a teenager she lived in several different countries
in Europe which developed her fashion vision and
exposure. In her 20’s she moved back to Africa (Tanzania)
and continued contributing to the fashion scene there
as a top beautician with involvement in various beauty
pageants in conjunction with some of the top African
female singers such as M’bilia Bel & Vivic Motuwa. In her
late 20’s she moved to USA and got involved in the men’s
world of fashion as well and owned several menswear
stores in different malls in the US.
To Linda...Fashion is a PASSION and not just a business.
She enjoys designing and creating unique and chic
styles. She is a fashion designer (couturier) that gets
involved fully in the whole process of creating the dress
from concept to material choice and the dressmaking so
the final product comes out exactly as she visualized it.
The LB line is for the modern, elegant and confident
woman who also appreciates quality and uniqueness.
An LB dress will always be noticed every time you make
an entrance because of its unique design and feel. LB
dresses are alluring, intriguing and captivating.
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are not your thing, then
the LB Collection is for you.
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Model Jennifer V. Wilson
Location Georgian Terrace Hotel Atlanta
Photography by Andrew Walker and Jared Zem
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20. Anny Stern
Viva’s Jewelery Designer of the Year
ABOUT ANNY STERN:
Anny Stern grew up in Brazil, where she was surrounded by the beauty and
vast variety of semi-precious stones. These vibrant and energetic stones are
natural to the area, and have been fascinating her for years. She remembers
recognizing the stones by their names on the jewelry stores since she was
a young girl. ANNY STERN™ Fashion Jewelry is showcased at prestigious
locations and very high end boutiques. She designs her pieces in hopes that
customers will enjoy wearing them as much as she enjoys making them. Each
stone is chosen with love; Anny Stern can feel that the stones talk to her like
they know what they want to be.
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statement pieces for the trendy fashionista. Drawing inspiration from her Brazilian
heritage, Anny Stern incorporates interesting stones with bright color palettes, and
designs into her pieces.
Each piece is hand-picked and carefully inspected insuring that every stone is of the
best quality. Materials used are Abalone-Green-Fresh-Water-Pearls, Biwa Pearls, aqua,
aventurine, coral, quartz, and citrine.
Materials used are semi-precious stones, 18k gold filled, sterling silver, and other unique
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23. Cynthia Belmer
One Lebanese Woman’s Journey to Independence
Everyone has their own demons to
conquer, and it's how we choose to deal
with these obstacles that oftentimes
define other parts of our lives.
Meet Cynthia Belmer whose latest book,
Meeting Freedom: How I Let Go of Who I Thought I
Should Be and Revealed My Authentic, Unstoppable Self,
recently became a #1 bestseller on Amazon.
Belmer was the first of the women in her family to
leave Lebanon, in search of her own personal truth
and dreams. She shows us that through the power
of love that is already within us, we can grow and
seek our own freedom.
Meeting Freedom allows readers to walk
side-by-side with Belmer as she faces
her fears head-on. Judgment, rejection,
loneliness, financial struggles…her
worries covered a wide array of areas
of her life. Using her experience as a
life coach, Belmer not only shares her
own struggles in the most vulnerable
narrative, but also offers tools to help
readers understand and move on
from their life's disappointments
and challenges.
“Through my own
reflections, my hardships
and ambitions are all
documented,”says
Belmer. “My hope is
that Meeting Freedom
allows readers to
reflect on their own
fears and dreams
and break free
from their own
struggles.”
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24. Viva took time to dialogue with Ms. Belmer
and find out more about her personally.
Why did you I move to the U.S.?
I moved to finish my masters degree but deep down, i was searching for myself. I knew deep down there was
so much more to life than living in a society that’s based on appearances and I desired to connect with my
true voice and my own truth.
What was life like in Lebanon growing up?
It felt so safe, homey and sweet. I enjoyed being with my immediate family as well as enjoying daily activities
with my own community.
Who or what have been the biggest inspirations in your life?
In the physical level, i would the love that my family has for each other, Marianne Williamson, Pema Chodron,
Tony Robbins and Buron Katie. On a spiritual level, Jesus and Buddha.
What are the biggest hurdles you have encountered?
Facing social judgment after escaping Lebanon and falling in love with someone who triggered a lot of the
shame I felt from my past. Another big hurdle i encountered was detaching my identity from my work and
the material world. Realizing that nothing in the physical world could really define my spirit.
What are some of the lessons you’ve learned through hardships?
I learned to fall in love with my past and keep reminding myself that my truth is nothing but love and every
time I surrender to my fears, doubt, negative emotions, I create more separation and rejection to love. This
obviously, take a lot of practice but I also would love to invite everyone to practice putting their faith in love
instead of fear.
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
A stop putting myself in a box because it doesn’t serve anyone, including myself.
BOOK REVIEW
SusanGonzalez,BSN,author,publicspeaker:
“Cynthia'sstoryisthoughtprovokingandher
words are inspiring to the heart. This book
is a great reminder to explore our journey
to self-love and let go of what cripples
us most like the fear of being judged.”
Florence Strang, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed., registered
psychologist, author, public speaker: “As
a Psychologist, I am in awe of the open
and vulnerable manner in which Cynthia
presents herself in this story. It is a great
illustration that all humans have the same
fears, regardless of our successes, past
experiences or history. Overall, a great
read which I would highly recommend,
especially for ambitious women!”
Mara Anthony, Amazon reviewer: “As a
woman who is also looking for her own
personal freedom and overall purpose – I
really got so much from reading this book.
The way Cynthia unveils her story without
any inhibitions, gives the reader permission
to explore her own vulnerability and what
that means to her.”
Cynthia Belmer wears many hats. She’s a bestselling author, inspirational speaker, relationship coach and entrepreneur. Her
work is regularly featured in MindBodyGreen, SelfGrowth, Om-Times and Elephant Journal. She currently resides in Atlanta.
For more information, please visit http://www.cynthiabelmer.com/meetingfreedombook/
Available on Amazon.com. Publisher: Hummingbird • ISBN-10: 0615932312 • ISBN-13: 978-0615932316
work is regularly featured in MindBodyGreen, SelfGrowth, Om-Times and Elephant Journal. She currently resides in Atlanta.
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26. HEALTH & WELLNESS
10
SURPRISING
THINGS THAT
age you
1. EATING TOO MUCH SODIUM. Excess sodium in your diet can suck the moisture out of skin, leaving it dry and
dull. To avoid this, cut back on salty treats and invest in a hydrating facial moisturizer.
2. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS. Every time you move that beautiful face, your skin wrinkles a little bit. Most of the time
your face bounces back and those little wrinkles disappear once new skin cells grow.
3. CENTRAL HEATING. Many of us spend a fortune on anti-aging skin products, yet we may regularly accelerate
skin aging without even being aware of it. The central heating and air conditioning systems that many of us
use at home and at work can severely dry out skin, leading to premature aging and wrinkles. To help keep skin
youthful and soft, try turning down the heating and wearing more layers to stay warm. Keeping a glass of water
in the room can also increase humidity, while wearing a protective face cream can help relieve dryness.
4. SOAP. While you may think that soap is your skin’s best friend, this is actually not the case. The reason for this is
that your skin has an acid mantle which is a natural protective barrier of the skin. When you wash with soap –
which is generally alkaline – it can remove this protective layer of oils and dry out the skin, eventually leading to
wrinkles.While it is not advisable to stop washing entirely, try swapping the soap for a PH-neutral and chemical-
free cleanser, and bear in mind that there is such a thing as over-cleansing your skin.
Most of us know skincare basics. We understand that sun, cigarettes, and too much alcohol can contribute
to premature aging. La Jolla, California board certified dermatologist Dr. Susan Stuart reveals there are lesser
known“evils”that can propel the aging process.
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27. 5. YOUR PILLOWCASE. You may think you’re
indulging in a bit of beauty sleep when you hit
the hay at night; however the opposite could in
fact be true. If you regularly sleep with the same
side of your face pressed against a cotton pillow
case this may cause creases on the skin which
can eventually turn to fine lines and wrinkles. To
help stay youthful overnight try sleeping on your
back instead, or switch to a silk or satin pillowcase
to create less compression wrinkles and help
maintain skin’s moisture levels.
6. NOT REMEMBERING YOUR LIPS. Three-to-five
cellular layers of skin rest upon your lips, so it's
important that your beauty regime includes them
too. Frequently having dry, chapped lips causes
them to age faster. Look for lipsticks and lip
balm that contain petrolatum, dimethicone, and
glycerine to help keep your smackers hydrated.
7. DRINKING FROM BOTTLES AND THROUGH
STRAWS. It may be hard to believe but, yes, the
puckering process of drinking from a bottle or
through a straw. Just like any repeated muscle
motion this can lead to fine lines and wrinkles
around the mouth. Face cream can help. But
dermatologists tell those who are prone to fine
lines and wrinkles around the mouth to avoid
straws altogether.
8. DRINKING COFFEE. Caffeine is a major culprit
when it comes to dry skin and the magnification
of wrinkles. Quench skin by drinking lots of water.
Add fruit slices like orange or lemon to enhance
the flavor.
9. NOT DRINKING ENOUGH WATER. Hydrating
yourself daily will not only help to fight off aging,
but also give your skin a healthy glow. Skip
the water and you’ll be stuck with rough and
'shrunken' skin.
10. SLOUCHING AT WORK. How often do you find
yourself slumped over your desk, hand propped
beneathyourchin?Iftheanswerisalot,decreased
back and neck pain aren’t the only reasons to sit
up straight. “Extreme extension or flexing of the
neck from leaning on your chin can stretch the
skin there, leading to wrinkling and sagging,”says
Dr. Stuart. Looking down for prolonged periods
of time while texting or reading may cause or
worsen the same damage.
Introducing Marini Juveneck: Jan Marini
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Active ingredients include:
• Dimethyl MEA (DMAE)
• Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
• Aminophylline
• Panthenol
• Sodium Hyaluronate
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
• Squalane
• Bisabolol
• Oligopeptide-24
• Acetyl Decapeptide-3
• Biotin
Key benefits include:
• Visibly improves the signs of aging in the neck area
• Softens the appearance of deep wrinkles and creases
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines
• Potent anti-aging and skin nourishing ingredients
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• Skin regains a smoother, more refined appearance
• Improves definition in the jaw area
• Specifically formulated for the delicate skin on the neck
• Paraben-Free
10 SURPRISING THINGS THAT AGE YOU
Marini Juveneck is now available for $85 via www.janmarini.com
and at spas and doctors’offices nationwide.
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28. According to a new MarketsandMarkets report, the global breast imaging technologies market is expected
to reach $3 billion by 2019 at a compound annual growth rate of 8.1 percent. And, while new ultrasound
technology exists for early stage breast cancer detection, consumer awareness is little to none.
dangerous b bs!
Photo: Contributed Photo, Connecticut Post Contributed
Dangerous Boobs Tour – Movement
Women everywhere need to know that if they have dense breast tissue, mammograms aren’t enough. In response, three women, Heather
Reimer, founder of “Each One, Tell One” Wendy Damonte and Chiqeeta Jameson launched the Dangerous Boobs Tour to educate women
about the importance of knowing that mammography is not enough for women with dense-breast tissue. They need an additional
screening such as ultrasound or MRI to detect what mammography misses in that tissue type. The tour’s mantra “each one, tell one”
is meant to inspire women to learn about their own breast density and, in turn, educate friends and loved ones. Reimer, Damonte and
Jameson have all been impacted by dense-breast tissue. Jameson and Reimer are dense-breasted cancer survivors whose cancers were
missed by mammography but were later detected through ultrasound and SonoCiné AWBUS (Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound).
American author, journalist and TV host Joan Lunden was recently interviewed on Good Morning America
and announced to the world she has breast cancer. She went on to share that she has dense breast tissue and
was thankful for new ultrasound testing, which is what detected her tumor. Called the SonoCiné AWBUS™
(Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound) examinations, the technology, detects 1 in 100 with the average
size being 7 mm. That is less than the size of a marble and all were undetectable by mammography. This
type of early detection typically means a woman does not need to undergo chemotherapy. This ultrasound
technology is specifically designed to detect small invasive breast cancers in women with dense-breasts and
in women with breast implants, these are often missed by traditional mammography.
The facts are alarming:
• 40% of women have
dense-breast tissue
(DBT) and the 4.5 million
women with cosmetic
breast implants —
mammograms often miss
early stage breast tumors.
• 70% of all breast cancer
occur in women with
dense breast tissue
and 50% of breast
cancer is missed by
mammography in
women with DBT.
• About 1 in 300 who
receive a normal
mammogram have
actually a detectable
breast cancer found
when using ultrasound
or MRI.
NEW TECHNOLOGY DETECTING HARD TO FIND CANCER IN WOMEN WITH DENSE BREAST TISSUE
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“Many Americans are obsessed with
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50 percent of the U.S. population lives
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to act quickly if they want to keep their
teeth,” said Suzanne Carranza, Senior
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The Waterpik® Water Flosser is the
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hard-to-reach bacteria and food debris
that cause bad breath.
The stylish Designer Aquarius™ Water
Flosser features a pink and satin
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personalized control, and a water on/
off switch built into the handle that
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and the water reservoir has a generous
90 seconds of water capacity for a fully
satisfying hygiene experience.
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30. CRISTINA SARALEGUI, chosen by Time magazine as one the “25 Most Influential Hispanics in America,” was the host and executive
producer of The Cristina Show during its twenty-one-year-long run. Her show won twelve Emmys and she has become the voice and
platform for millions of Hispanics around the country. She lives in Miami with her husband and family.
For more information you can follow Cristina on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/CristinaSaralegui and on Twitter; @CristinaOpina.
“To get to where I am today, I had to endure tremendous blows, but rather than giving up with
every fall, I decided to hold my head up high and continue to rise up and shine.” —Cristina
Powerful lessons and advice by media and business mogul, Cristina Saralegui.
Cristina Saralegui, hailed as the queen of Latin media, opens
up like never before in Rise Up & Shine! (Celebra Trade;
October 28, 2014; $18.00). Channeling the same soul-baring,
groundbreaking and empowering style that captivated her
celebrity guests and millions of viewers for decades, Cristina
offers smart, real-life advice and lessons that have made her
the powerhouse she is today.
For more than two decades Cristina was the host and
executive producer of“The Cristina Show”one of the highest
rated programs on Spanish-language television. Cristina was
named one of the“25 Most Influential Hispanics in America”
by Time and was the first Spanish-language television
personality to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
and the first Latina to be inducted into the Broadcasting &
Cable Hall of Fame where she joins such television legends as
Walter Cronkite, Barbara Walters and Johnny Carson.
But“having it all”hasn’t always come easy for Cristina. In Rise
Up & Shine!, Cristina doesn’t just reveal the secrets behind
her success. She also shares personal, hard-won lessons that
have helped her through life’s most difficult moments, like
the cancellation of her Univision talk show after twenty-one
years of dedicated work and her son’s life-threatening battle
with bipolar disorder.
About Rise Up & Shine!
Cristina said;“This book is for the woman who struggles to support her family and needs to learn how to
stop being invisible; the one who deserves a raise, but doesn’t know how to ask for it; the one who desires
long-lasting love, but needs to learn how to choose the right life partner; the one who wants a family, but
is not willing to give up her ambitions; the one who still does not know what she’s worth and must learn
how to toot her own horn. In these pages, I share with you my secrets not only to help you reach your goals,
but also to inspire and unify women across generations to be stronger and more capable of conquering
whatever we set our minds to.”
GOOD READS
Rise Up & Shine! by Cristina Saralegui
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31. Tobias TerriLL
CEO/FOUNDER
Tobias Terrill featuring RunwayInk,
present’s a runway show during Black
History Month on National Black HIV/
AIDS Awareness Day to shed light on the
growing epidemic in the community.
Tobias Terrill, celebrity wardrobe st list
has een an influential tool in the Atlanta
ashion Industry especially with
highlighting HIV/AIDS Awareness
through fashion. His past production,
Walking Positively In Style’ was a major
success. Several of the most premiere
designers showcased, and the was on
fire with some of the most Elite models
of different known agencies. Now,
moving forward Tobias Terrill is keeping
up the movement. RunwayInk is a major
fashion production house in the fashion
industry and the brand has signed on
board to
Mission of
No More Blinders:
We are a non-profit organization
dedicated to enhancing the
quality of life for persons
infected or affected by
HIV/AIDS through teaching
education and awareness.
We provide quality services
and resources to individuals
and families that are affected
by HIV/AIDS.
INFORMATION
Our goal is to feature multiple individuals from various industries that identify with our mission.
HIV/AIDS is not respective to race, gender, culture, sexual preference, economic status or anything
else. It is literally “blind” to all of these facts. To have high profile indviduals, who is admired,
trusted and respected in the public’s eyes help contribute in a major way, by bringing in high profile
individuals that would be interested in speaking on HIV/AIDS may just prevent someone from
further engaging in risky behavior and help stop the spread of this disease. We can possibly save
lives by joining together in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS. Raising awareness is about
education, empowerment and togetherness for the bettering of the people. No More Blinders is
looking to do exactly that with its campaign.
Overview of NMB:
We make it our goal to be the best
starting point for someone looking
for AIDS information in the world.
Our intent is that patients be
directed to the best information
on the topic they’re investigating.
We bring people together to share
knowledge and experiences.
We also provide the very best
AIDS education from medical
professionals, allowing doctors in
rural and isolated areas to better
serve AIDS patients.
Additionally, NMB goal every year
is to get in thousands of young
people under the age of 25, by
making us an important resource.
The event is schedule to be held on
April 4, 2015
(National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day)
http://nationalblackaidsday. org/ at the
Loft @ Castleberry Hills
hosted by Atlanta’s hottest entertainers, Janet Jackson (ATL Boss Chix),
Powerful keynote speaker Kecia Johnson, Guest speaker Author Shakisha
Edness, celebrity guests and Elite entrepreneurs & shakers of Atlanta.
- Red-carpet & Press
5:00pm to 6:00pm
- General Admission
(Silent Auction)
6:00pm to 7:00pm
- Actual Show
7:30pm to 8:15pm

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