herlife | welcome Authentic Self photo by kermit hayes for kermit hayes photography People never cease to amaze me. We walk around with certain beliefs and routines, and some of us are unwavering. Others are incredibly flexible, loving and always wanting to learn. As I continue to age, I find myself questioning what really matters to me. One part of my journey is truly trying to identify with my authentic self and being true to me. Sounds like a great idea but often tough to execute. Like every other human, I find myself sometimes being at the effect of others’ opinions, expectations and unwavering beliefs. As I grow older, I am less and less at the effect of all of the superficial chatter which takes place in our society and more intrigued with learning from and meeting people who are brave enough to be themselves and persevere. In this issue of <strong>HER</strong><strong>LIFE</strong>, we meet some incredible women. Sarah “The Knockout” Kuhn, our cover feature, is not only beautiful, but she is a professional welterweight boxer, ranked sixth in the world, and lives here in the Capital Region. After meeting Sarah, I truly encountered a woman who is in touch with her passion and trains in a sport not traditionally associated with women. She’s successful and perseveres through with a beauty and grace. However, I don’t want to mess with her! October is a month that brings to the forefront the conversation about breast cancer awareness. There are numerous organizations and people in the Capital-Adirondack Region who are true heroes when it comes to making strides to find a cure for breast cancer and helping those who are diagnosed with the disease. We definitely salute you all. One of those heroes is Wilhemina (“Willie”) Sheridan, a three-time cancer survivor and organizer for the Relay for Life event in Lake Placid, New York. Through her trials and victories, you will meet a woman who is in touch with who she is. She approaches life authentically and shows us that attitude is everything. October is also the month for domestic violence awareness. Domestic violence comes in many forms and affects many different types of people. As we speak to experts in the field, we learn more about this issue, and what organizations are doing in our communities to help and educate. And in the spirit of true fun and tender moments, I have convinced one of my friends, Rachel Uccellini, who is eight months pregnant, to be our Trendsetter model. During this summer, Rachel was stunning as she embraced her pregnancy. Instead of us guessing at what a pregnant woman would wear to be comfortable and fashionable, we raided Rachel’s closet. I also asked Rachel to contribute to the ‘Just Sayin’ column, and, being a true friend, she responded enthusiastically. Since I have been focused on my journey for authenticity and listening more to my inner voice and less to others’ opinions and judgments, I asked Rachel what advice she would give her daughter. She is kind enough to share her thoughts with us. Enjoy the crisp air and the beauty of the changing leaves which besets October, sit back, relax and enjoy another issue of <strong>HER</strong><strong>LIFE</strong>. With deepest appreciation, read share recycle Join <strong>HER</strong><strong>LIFE</strong> New Yor k <strong>Magazine</strong> on Facebook and stay current on the hottest events and biggest deals around the region! 6 <strong>HER</strong><strong>LIFE</strong>newyork.com
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