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THE ART OF LIVING WELL 

WWW.INFLUENTIAL-MAGAZINE.COM 

MARCH / APRIL 2017 

of 

LeeAnne Locken 

Spring 

DREAMING 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY 

RANDY ANDERSON

CONTENTS 

IN FLUENCE 

BEAUTY 

20 | Beauty Editor’s Picks 

22 | Brands We Love Elevé Cosmetics 

The All-Natural Vegan-Based Cosmetic Line That’s 

as Fresh and Clean as the Promise of Spring! 

26 | Get the Look: 7 Saucy Hair Trends to Try This Spring 

30 | Simple Tips for Recreating 

Red Carpet Looks at Home 

INFLUENTIAL SPOTLIGHT 

34 | InFluential Photographer Felicia Reed 

Who is Felicia? Her Story, From Her Perspective. 

36 | Felicia Reed Presents Dreaming of Spring 

40 | Felicia Reed Presents Spring’s Delights 

44 | Felicia Reed Presents The Fruit of Love 

BUSINESS 

60 | 2017 Looking Bright for Small Business Owners 

62 | Reducing Risks While Taking Care of Business: 

Tips to Avoid Distracted Driving 

PUBLIC RELATIONS 

64 | A Conference Survival Guide for Busy Professionals 

HEALTH & WELLNESS 

68 | Top College Football Coach’s 

Journey to #TackleEpilepsy 

70 | 5 Easy Tips to Prepare Your Family 

for the Daylight Saving Time Change 

72 | Why Eating Breakfast Boosts Your Health 

74 | 4 Vital Fuel Sources Your Teen Athlete Needs 

76 | It’s Closed-Window Season: 

6 Steps to Improve Indoor Air Quality 

78 | Trying to Quit? Tips From Former 

Smokers Can Help You Succeed. 

82 | Protect Your Heart with These Easy Meal Add-Ins 

LIFESTYLE 

96 | Borrow These Wedding Planner Tricks 

for a Polished Event on a Budget 

98 | Newlyweds: Money-Saving Tips 

for Your First Move Together 

100 | 5 Reasons Why Talking About Money 

Can Enhance a Relationship 

102 | The Home Design Trend You Need to Know About 

104 | Light Solutions: What to do When 

Your House Feels Like a Cave 

106 | 6 Factors Driving the Cost of Your New HVAC System 

[ ] 

FASHION 

EDITORIAL 

124 | SUITSUPPLY 

BEACH BOYS 

FOOD & BEVERAGE 

110 | Consumers are Embracing Craft-Blended Teas 

112 | 7 Reasons Dining at Marina Kitchen 

San Diego Is a Must-Do 

116 | Sweet Spring Desserts 

TRAVEL 

118 | How to Plan a Successful Spring Getaway 

120 | 7 Tips to Conquer Your Packing 

Challenges While Traveling 

122 | 7 Steps to Secure Your Home While You’re on Vacation 

TECHNOLOGY 

138 | Technology Editor’s Picks 

INFLUENCE 

148 | Teresa V. Cox 

The Reinvention of a Multi-Faceted Woman 

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE 

12 | LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT! 

LEEANNE LOCKEN IS GONNA MAKE IT GREAT! 

50 | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 

SARAH DUQUE LOVISONI 

IS A REMARKABLE TALENT 

AND A REMARKABLE BEAUTY 

86 | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 

THEATER, TELEVISION OR 

THE BIG SCREEN, DUSTIN QUICK 

MAKES IT LOOK SO EASY. 

132 | RACHEL KYLIAN SAYS, 

“WHEN I WANT SOMETHING, 

I DO EVERYTHING TO GET IT” . 

142 | SIMONA FUSCO 

PERSONAL SPRING CLEANING 

IN NETWORK 

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW 

140 | Derek O’Neill 

141 | Simona Fusco 

IN SOCIETY 

152 | Event Guide March 

153 | Event Guide April 

154 | Unmasked Gala Shatters Fundraising 

Goal for Local Nonprofit, Wonders & Worries 

156 | Where the Arts and Glamour Glittered 

4 FLUENTIAL MARCH / APRIL 2017

Spanish 

Teen 

SALUD 

164 | MAMOPLASTÍA 

DE AUMENTO EL PLUS PARA 

LUCIR UNA SILUETA PERFECTA 

168 | EXCESOS EN CIRUGÍA 

PLÁSTICA: LA DOSIS 

HACE AL VENENO 

172 | ALOPECIA Y ESTRÉS 

174 | TOP 10 

ALIMENTOS PARA AUMENTAR 

LA HEMOGLOBINA 

176 | SIEMPRE EN MOVIMIENTO 

DECORACIÓN 

178 | HÁGASE LA LUZ 

MODA LATINA 

182 | NAYIBE WARCHAUSKY 

188 | DISEÑADORES QUE AMAMOS 

WOMENS WEAR WINTERINA 

190 | DISEÑADORES QUE 

AMAMOS MENS WEAR 

CARLOS BENGUIGUI 

264 | SENSUALIDAD QUE CAUTIVA 

MODA 

192 | ESTILO URBANO 

260 | LAURA APARICIO 

CONQUISTANDO NUEVOS 

TERRITORIOS 

BELLEZA 

194 | BÉSAME MUCHO 

198 | COLECCIÓN ARMOUR 

INFLUYENTES 

206 | MARÍA ALEJANDRA 

REQUENA “VENEZUELA ES MI 

PAÍS ESTÉ DONDE ESTÉ” 

204 | SELECCIONES DEL WEDITOR 

212 | ANDREA DOPICO CAFARELLI 

UNA VENEZOLANA ENTRE LOS 

MÁS INFLUYENTES DE EUROPA 


306 | ARE YOU PREPARED? 

308 | GET A BOOST WITH AN 

INGREDIENT THAT STICKS 

310 | SUPERFOOD: QUNIOA 


312 | SPOTLIGHT: AMBER BERNS- 

TEIN HAS BEAUTY AND BRAINS 

RUNNING THROUGH HER VEINS 

BEAUTY 

318 | BEAUTY EDITOR’S PICKS 

LIFESTYLE 

320 | HANDMADE SHOP 

322 | HOW YOU CAN TURN 

influential-magazine.com 

218 | MARITZA RODRÍGUEZ, 

UNA DAMA DE LA A A LA Z 

FASHION EDITORIAL 

226 | CÁPSULA BY BENITO SANTOS 

274 | SELECCIONES 

DEL EDITOR DE MODA 

FUNDACIONES 

234 | SOY IGUAL QUE TÚ 

236 | CON LA CABEZA BIEN PUESTA 

TURISMO 

240 | CHICAGO CIUDADDE SUEÑOS 

Y CUNA DE LOS RASCACIELOS 

ARTE 

244 | VIDA DE COLORES 

GOURMET 

250 | LA GUSTOSA ALMA 

DE ENRIQUE LIMARDO 

256 | CONCHA Y TORO 

EMBLEMA SURAMERICANO 

HExperience 

276 | ¿JEANS ROTOS 

CON ZAPATOS DE PATENTE? 

TECNOLOGÍA 

278 | SOCIAL NETWORKS, 

A FAVOR O EN CONTRA 

280 | AVENTADOR S COUPÉLA 

SUPERACIÓN DE LAMBORGHINI 

284 | TECNOPIC 

DEPORTES 

286 | JUVENTUD PROLONGADA 

290 | EL CLÁSICO MUNDIAL, 

UNA NUEVA FORMA DE VIVIR 

EL BÉISBOL 

294 | SPORT PICK 

SEXOLOGÍA 

296 | JUEGOS SEXUALES 

AUTOAYUDA 

298 | LA VIDA EN LA TIERRA 

YOUR DREAMS INTO REALITIES 

324 | TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED 

PHILANTHROPY 

326 | VOLUNTEERS BRING 

HEALTHIER SMILES TO KIDS IN NEED 


328 | FELICIA REED 

PRESENTS FLOWERS 

332 | FELICIA REED PRESENTS 

HE MAKES A GREAT STATEMENT 

POETRY CORNER 

336 | TO THOSE WHO 

ARE STILL WAITING 

338 | YOUR PUZZLE PIECE 


FLUENTIAL 

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EDITORIAL CREDITS 


CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 

/ CHIEF CREATIVE DIRECTOR 

/ CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER 

William Jackson, Round Rock, Texas 

EDITORIAL TEAM 

InFluential Magazine 

Chief Business Officer William Jackson 

Editor-in-Chief William Jackson 

Chief Creative Director William Jackson 

Assistant Creative Director Leonardo D’Almagro 

Beauty & Fashion Editor Kelli Ponce 

Jr. Beauty Editor Veronica Hageman 

Health & Wellness Editor Ingrid Garner 

Technology Editor James Nelson 

West Coast Affiliate Gloria Thornton 

Business and Fashion 

Consultant Leonardo D’Almagro 

Spanish InFluential 

Editor Leonardo D’Almagro 

Jr. Editor David Venegas 

Jr. Fashion Editor Fabbiola Palumbo 

Sports Editor Marcelo Galvez Leiva 

Teen InFluential 

Editor Nicole Glenn 

Jr. Editor Mia Dedear 



WRITING TEAM 

Contributing Writers 

InFluential Magazine Jeanette Chivvis, Simona Fusco, 

Saul Hafenbredl, Merilee Kern, Sandra Rascon 

Spanish InFluential Dulcequibrio, Carla González, 

Argenis Gudiño, Elizabeth Gutiérrez, Harry Levy, 

Fabbiola Palumbo, Giuseppe Paladino, 

Dr.Miguel Sira, Julio Romano, Nixon Ruiz, David Venegas 

Teen InFluential Priscilla Glenn 

Guest Contributing Writers 

InFluential Magazine William Jackson, 

James Nelson, Kelli Ponce 

Spanish InFluential Avesid, Dr. Miguel Eljure, 

Dr. Armando Lagos, Dra. Andrea Morales, Modo Rosa 

Teen InFluential Mia Dedear, Nicole Glenn, 

Veronica Hageman, Kelli Ponce 

ART & PRODUCTION 

Creative Director William Jackson 



Fashion Consultant Leonardo D’Almagro 

MODEL 

CELEBRITY 

LEEANNE LOCKEN 

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES 

OF DALLAS 

ART DIRECTION 

STYLING 

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PHOTOGRAPHY 

WWW.ANDERSONSTUDIO.COM 

HAIR 

AND MAKEUP 

WWW.PAIGEANDERSON.COM 

Members of 

W. Jackson & Associates 

are BMI affiliates 

American Graphic 

Design Award 

Winning Magazine 

Creative Services What Taller Gráfico 

Argenis Gudino, Jose Luis Venegas Quintero 

Web Design The MOD Studio 

Contributing Photographers ADA Foundation, 

Alex Cordova, Andi Brooke Photography, 

Brian B. Hayes / Shandrew PR, Chiara Predebon, 

CNN en Español, Christopher Esqueda, Felicia Reed 

Photography, Fernando Sada, Irena Stein, Isabelle 

Ruen, Jason Keepler, JM Fotografía, Lamborghini, 

Luke Nugent, Marc Kayne, Rafael Franceschi, 

Randy Anderson, Rochelle Brodin, Thomas Concordia 

Website Administration W. Jackson & Associates, LLC 

SALES & MARKETING 

Business Development 

William Jackson, James Nelson, Gloria Thornton 

Marketing & Public Relations 

W. Jackson & Associates, LLC 

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BEAUTIFUL WORDS TO OUR READERS 


The air is crisp, flowers are in bloom 

and the promise of a fresh new 

season is upon us. This can only 

mean one thing; it’s officially time 

to spring into Spring! 

I 

t is with extreme gratitude we welcome you, our loyal 

readers, to our Dreaming of Spring issue of Influential 

Magazine. As always, it’s our mission to provide you with 

beautiful content in hopes you will be enlightened and inspired 

to embrace each changing season in the upmost fashion. We’re 

thrilled to bring you a colorful collection of Beauty, Fashion and 

Lifestyle trends inspired by the fresh season that is Spring. 

Whether you’re looking to rev up your beauty regimen, update 

your wardrobe, or find the hottest products on the market 

today, we have just what you need within these pages. This 

issue is filled with exclusive interviews and glamorous editorials 

that will leave you delightfully entertained. Be sure to read on 

for more insight into some amazing cosmetic brands we love, 

top InFluential Designers that amaze, and much more. 

I’d like to give a special thanks to our incredible graphic designers, 

contributing writers and talented photographers who help 

make InFluential Magazine the award-winning publication it 

is today. On that note, we are pleased to welcome our newest 

member Veronica Hageman, as our Jr. Beauty Editor. She 

brings with her a passion for beauty and a unique perspective 

on the industry. We look forward to sharing her knowledge 

and expertise with all of you. Her wonderful contributions will 

certainly enhance our InFluential Family in many beautiful ways. 

We hope you find our latest issue refreshing and uplifting such as 

the elegant season of Spring. Enjoy. 

Love and Light, 

Kelli Ponce 

Beauty & Fashion Editor 

for InFluential Magazine and Teen InFuential 


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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 

This Issue would not be possible 

without these InFluential people 

Jeanette Chivvis 

| Austin, Texas 

Jeanette Chivvis is a fashion 

blogger and contributing 

fashion writer for her blog 

www.chivvistylesblog.com, 

as well as, numerous other 

national fashion magazines. 

She is a celebrity stylist 

and a fashion host for 

Good Morning Texas. 

She has been featured as 

a stylist, writer and designer 

in over 100 magazines 

internationally. She loves 

to meet new artists 

and support emerging artists 

and designers from her 

home state of Texas. 

She is honored to work 

with Leonardo D’Almagro and 

InFluential Magazine. 

Simona Fusco 

| Founder of Perfect 12 

Beverly Hills, California 

Simona is the founder of 

‘Perfect 12’, a high-end 

executive match-matching 

firm headquartered in Beverly 

Hills, California. Prior to her 

success with Perfect 12, 

Simona was a successful 

model and actress with 30 

film and television credits 

to her name which include 

“The Pool Boys,” “Beerfest,” 

and TV shows such as “Crazy 

Girls,” “Entourage,” and “Shark.” 

Simona is currently producing 

the sequel to the movie 

“Beverly Hills Christmas,” 

which airs during the 2017 

holiday season. She is the 

owner of online fashion 

boutique ‘Style by Simona 

Fusco.’ In commemoration of 

her mother, she founded “The 

Maria Grubber Foundation,” 

aimed to help parents, 

children, and loved ones 

affected by terminal cancer. 

Photography courtesy 

of Marc Kayne 

Merilee Kern 

| ‘The Luxe List’ 

Executive Editor 

‘The Luxe List’ Executive Editor 

Merilee Kern scours the 

luxury marketplace for 

exemplary travel experiences, 

extraordinary events and 

notable products and services. 

Submissions are accepted at 

www.TheLuxeList.com. 

Follow her on Twitter here: 

www.Twitter.com/LuxeListEditor 

and Facebook here: 

www.Facebook.com/TheLuxeList. 

Saul Hafenbredl 

| PR Manager, 

C. Blohm & Associates 

| Monona, Wisconsin 

Saul is a professional 

communicator living and 

working in the Madison, 

Wisconsin area. As PR Manager 

at C. Blohm & Associates 

(CB&A), Saul helps clients 

craft, execute and measure 

communication campaigns. On 

the weekends, Saul is usually in 

the park with his yellow lab, 

reading Hemingway or 

experimenting in the kitchen. 

Sandra Rascon 

| Co-Founder 

of InFluential Magazine 

Sandra is a long standing member 

of the Screen Actors Guild and 

a veteran of the entertainment 

industry both in front and behind 

the camera. She was a specialist in 

intellectual property and licensing 

rights for Universal Studios Television 

and Networks Group, Universal Music Group, 

Dreamworks and went on to work with MTV and American’s Next 

Top Model. She has served as a copyright specialist for Pearson 

North America in educational publishing. She holds a Master’s in 

Education and served as an educational consultant in Central Texas. 

She currently uses her specialization to coach and creates dynamic 

Professional Development trainings for bilingual, ESL, 

Dual Language and Sheltered educators K-12. 



LIFE IS 

WHAT YOU 

MAKE IT! 

LEEANNE 

LOCKEN 



TEXAS BORN AND RAISED, 

LEEANNE LOCKEN COMBINES 

THE WORK ETHIC AND FIERY SPIRIT 

OF A THOROUGHBRED WITH TRUE 

GRIT AND SOUTHERN CHARM 

THAT WILL “BLESS YOUR HEART!” 

LEEANNE WAS BORN IN PASADENA, 

TEXAS AND WAS RAISED BY 

HER GRANDPARENTS IN HOUSTON. 

kINTERVIEW CONDUCTED BY JEANETTE CHIVVIS 

WRITTEN BY WILLIAM JACKSON 

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF 

RANDY ANDERSON 

WWW.ANDERSONSTUDIO.COM 

ART DIRECTION/STYLING 

WWW.CHIVVISTYLES.COM 

HAIR AND MAKEUP 

WWW.PAIGEANDERSON.COM 

IS GONNA 

MAKE IT GREAT! 


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“ 

PEOPLE CAN 

RECOVER 

FROM ABUSE, 

BUT GETTING 

HELP IS VERY 

IMPORTANT 

” 


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A 

go-getter right from the start, she began 

working the carnival Midway circuit at 

age three and was running her own game by the age 

of ten. She attended the University of Houston before 

moving to Chicago to pursue modeling and ended up 

in Los Angeles where she found her passion for acting. 

Before moving into adulthood, the formative childhood 

years, for LeeAnne, were filled with turmoil and uncertainty. 

Those summers spent working on the carnival circuit 

weren’t all fun and games. “As a child, I had a lot of 

labels,” LeeAnne says. “When I was three years old I was 

abandoned by my mother. My label was not worthy. When 

I was a preteen, I was molested by my 

best friend’s father. My label was not 

valued. When I was a young woman 

the person to whom I was engaged, 

tried to kill me. My label was not loved.” 

Strong and determined, LeeAnne 

realized it was necessary to find her 

voice and come to terms with the reality 

of her past circumstances. She came 

to understand surviving childhood 

abuse means getting help with its 

aftereffects. “People can recover 

from abuse, but getting help is very 

important.” She also came to realize 

treatment takes time to overcome 

successfully the typical states of recovery which often 

include denial, acceptance of what happened and 

the resultant grief, rage and anger, and finally, resolution. 

Resolution consists of placing responsibility where it belongs, 

freeing oneself of blame, learning to feel safe, creating a 

positive perception of oneself, and forgiving oneself. 

To heal successfully and thrive, few people can’t do this 

on their own. LeeAnne would seek counseling as the 

most effective way for her to overcome the effects of her 

past abuse. “A lot of bad happened to me,” LeeAnne said. “I 

attribute a lot of it to how I looked and who I was. Keeping 

secrets makes us sick. I had a lot of therapy along the way 

to discover who I was as a human.” 

EXPLORING HER TALENTS 

AS A DESIGNER, LEEANNE 

IS STARTING LOVE LEEANNE 

COLLECTION, 

A COLLECTION OF UNIQUE 

AND RARE ITEMS TO 

COMPLEMENT A WOMAN’S 

WARDROBE, WHICH SHE 

HOPES TO, BRING TO HSN. 

Today LeeAnne is recognized for her current starring 

role on Bravo TV’s hit-reality TV series Real Housewives 

of Dallas, renewed for a second season to premiere later 

in 2017. Her list of accomplishments include, having a 

commercial she starred in chosen by ABC Network as 

one of “America’s Funniest Commercials”. She has gueststarred 

in national TV shows including GCB on ABC 

and Chase on CBS. She has appeared in many national 

commercials, infomercials and reality TV shows. 

Long time followers of LeeAnne’s will recall she was 

a top three finalist on the second season of She’s Got 

The Look on TV Land and appeared as a finalist on Ed 

McMahon’s Star Search. LeeAnne 

is an established author and has 

written 13 books on inspiration and 

affirmations. Additionally, she has 

created, produced and hosted two 

of her own television shows. From 

her early days as a top ten finalist 

in the Miss USA Pageant, to her 

role in Miss Congeniality alongside 

Sandra Bullock, LeeAnne has been 

making an impression for years on 

her growing fan base. 

When she’s not acting, modeling, 

writing or producing, LeeAnne 

devotes her efforts to many nonprofits 

dear to her heart. She is dedicated to giving 

back and volunteering with the organizations about 

which she is most passionate. 

Exploring her talents as a designer, LeeAnne is starting 

Love LeeAnne Collection, a collection of unique and 

rare items to complement a woman’s wardrobe, which 

she hopes to, bring to HSN. With a heart the “size of 

Texas,” LeeAnne is sure to win you over with her big 

smile and even bigger personality. 

The tenets of her life, faith, courage, prayer and 

persistence, will ensure this remarkable woman continues 

to make her mark in positive ways for a long time. l 




FLUENTIAL 

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BeautykPRESENTED BY KELLI PONCE, 

Editor’s Picks 

BEAUTY & FASHION EDITOR 

FOR INFLUENTIAL MAGAZINE 

1 

DR G BEAUTY 

Brightening’ 

Peeling Gel 

Nordstrom.com 

$28.00 

Formulated to work 

on any skin type, 

Dr G’s Peeling Gel will 

brighten your skin 

to its natural glow. 

After gently removing 

dead skins cells, your 

skin will have a silky 

smooth finish! This will 

prep your skin before 

makeup application 

for an extremely 

flawless look. 

2 

DRYBAR 

The Chaser 

Shine Cream 

Bloomingdales.com 

$29.00 

Smooth those fly-aways 

and tame frizz for 

a polished style 

with DryBar Chaser 

Shine Cream. 

Apply toward 

the ends of you 

luscious locks 

after styling 

and show off you 

healthy shiny hair! 

3 

ZOYA 

Whisper 

Nail Lacquer 

Collection 

Eastyn 

Ulta.com 

$9.00 

Zoya is the healthy 

color of fashion! 

With the largest selection 

of BIG5FREE* & vegan 

friendly shades 

inspired by the runway, 

you’ll find every color 

you need in the longest 

wearing, toxin-free 

formula for 

natural nails! 

4 

BOBBI BROWN 

Tinted 

Moisturizing 

Balm 

Macys.com 

$58.00 

Winter has come to 

an end and natural 

dewy skin is in. Bobbi 

Brown’s SPF 25 Tinted 

Moisturizing Balm is 

a lightweight foundation 

alternative for dry, 

dehydrated skin. 

The formula blends 

easily, giving skin a dewy, 

glowing look with 

light coverage. 

5 

JIMMY CHOO 

Illicit Flower 

Eau de Toilette 

Lordandtaylor.com 

$78.00 

This sensual, fresh 

fragrance is a tribute 

to happiness with an 

underlying softness 

echoing top notes 

of apricot and mandarin. 

Settling into heart notes 

of rose and grapefruit 

flower, this lovely floral 

perfume sings sweet 

melodies of spring with 

a light scent of musk 

and sandalwood. 



6 

TATCHA 

Luminous Dewy 

Skin Mist 

Tatcha.com 

$48.00 

This silky liquid spray 

on moisturizer can be 

misted for a boost 

of soothing hydration, 

resulting in dewy, 

luminous skin anytime, 

anywhere. It can be used 

to refresh bare skin 

or cosmetics throughout 

the day, without buildup 

or residue. It instantly 

softens skin without 

disturbing or streaking 

your makeup. 

7 

CLINIQUE 

Take The Day 

Off Cleansing 

Balm 

Sephora.com 

$29.00 

This makeup remover 

effortlessly dissolves 

even the most tenacious 

makeup and sunscreen. 

Its nongreasy, 

non-drying, lightweight 

formula nourishes skin, 

cleanses thoroughly, 

and rinses off completely, 

so all that’s left is a fresh, 

dewy glow. 

8 

HUDA BEAUTY 

Mink Lash 

“SOPHIA” 

Shophudabeauty. 

com 

$39.00 

Searching for sexy lashes 

for your night out? 

These mink lashes from 

Huda Beauty are named 

after screen siren Sophia 

Loren and give the 

ultimate cat eye with its 

dramatic winged look 

and medium volume. 

Huda beauty offers faux 

mink lashes as well with 

enough shape options 

to compliment any look. 

9 

GUCCI 

Color-Intense 

Lipstick “Fever” 

Neimanmarcus.com 

$39.00 

Luxurious and highly 

pigmented lipsticks here! 

Gucci Color- Intense 

lipsticks are saturated 

with pigments for 

an extremely bold color 

payout. The colors will 

brighten your day 

as the formula grips 

the lips for a bold yet 

weightless finish. 

0 

GUERLAIN 

Meteorites 

Illuminating 

Powder 

Neimanmarcus.com 

$62.00 

Just in time for 

spring- this iconic hand 

crafted pearl booted 

illuminating powder 

is just what you need 

this season. Specially 

formulated to give you 

the perfect highlight 

and sweet shimmer your 

fresh face craves! 


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IN FLUENCE 

Beauty 

BRANDS WE LOVE 

ELEVÉ COSMETICS 

THE ALL-NATURAL 

VEGAN-BASED COSMETIC 

LINE THAT’S AS FRESH 

AND CLEAN AS THE 

PROMISE OF SPRING! 

W 

ith a beautiful array of product choices and 

ingredients you can trust, Elevé Cosmetics 

promises to have something for everyone. We 

fell in love with the luxury beauty brand after attending its 

launch party last year and since then we’ve been OBSESSED, 

to put it mildly. With so many incredible things to love 

about the line, from the creamy Bombshell Foundations 

to the sultry Lip Pops and more, we knew we had to take 

a closer look into the brand to find out who the Beauty 

and Brains are behind this operation. We sat down with 

Founder Gertie Wilson to get the inside story and let’s just 

say, all the synonyms for the word GORGEOUS couldn’t fully 

describe the spirit and passion that define this incredible 

woman, and the luxurious products she’s created. 

InFluential Magazine: If there is one thing we love about 

the Beauty industry, it’s getting the chance to empower 

and inspire women through the art of creativity and 

kINTERVIEW CONDUCTED AND WRITTEN BY 

KELLI PONCE, BEAUTY & FASHION EDITOR FOR INFLUENTIAL MAGAZINE 

expression. As a beauty professional, what is your 

favorite thing about the Industry and how has it 

impacted your life and the life of others? 

Gerti Wilson: Getting to work with women from all walks of 

life is truly inspiring. I enjoy making them look and feel good 

inside and out, and I can honestly say that’s my favorite part 

about this business. It’s amazing to know I have the power 

to have a positive impact on someone’s life. Whether it’s 

dolling up a bride for her Big Day, or simply doing a makeover 

on someone who has never worn makeup before, 

having the opportunity to bond with women and share in 

that special moment is such a pleasure. 

InFluential: As a Makeup Artist, what made you decide 

to start your own beauty line despite all the competitive 

brands out in the market today? 

GW: After working in the industry as a Makeup Artist for 

many years and dealing with women with all different 



SPRING HAS SPRUNG 

LADIES AND WE ALL 

KNOW WHAT THAT 

MEANS; OUT WITH 

THE OLD AND IN WITH 

THE NEW. IT’S TIME 

TO CLEAN OUT YOUR 

VANITY AND FRESHEN 

UP YOUR ROUTINE 

WITH A NEW COSMETIC 

LINE THAT’S AS FRESH 

AND CLEAN AS THE 

PROMISE OF SPRING. 


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IN FLUENCE 

Beauty 

skin types and allergies, I quickly realized there was a 

big need and market for an all-natural beauty line free 

from harsh sulfates and common allergens. I wanted to 

create something for all women that would allow for 

them to, not only look good in their own skin, but FEEL 

good knowing it was made with the best ingredients. 

InFluential: Not everyone is aware of the importance 

of using products free from harsh chemicals, sulfates, 

parabens and allergens. Tell us why ingredients matter. 

GW: Oh my gosh! It’s so important to know what 

goes on your skin and in your body. Most people 

don’t realize applying products on your skin is just as 

effective as ingesting them. Your skin is the largest 

organ on your body and by applying products topically, 

those ingredients are actually seeping into your blood 

stream just the same as internally, only it happens 

at a slower rate. With that being said, it’s especially 

important to be aware of what goes in your mouth 

as well as on your lips. Products made with synthetic 

ingredients and allergens can have a negative effect 

on your health, especially for those with skin and 

health related allergies, such as dairy and gluten. It 

was important for me to formulate something glutenfree, 

sulfate-free and paraben-free because not only 

do I pay attention to those factors for my own health, 

it’s important for all women to be educated on their 

health as well. I knew if I were to create 

my own line of cosmetics, it was 

going to be something I could 

stand by proudly and use myself. 

InFluential: What was the biggest 

challenge faced throughout your 

product line journey? 

GW: This entire process has been so much fun and I’ve 

learned so much about myself and the industry. I’d say the 

biggest challenge has been finding the right formulas for 

my brand. I have very high standards so creating products 

which fit my criteria was extremely tedious, but so worth 

it. I’m so proud of every single product which has been 

released and I pride myself on knowing my heart, and a 

great deal of research has gone into every single item. 

Photo courtesy of 

Ainsley Joseph 

Photos courtesy of Leslie Hodge 

InFluential: We LOVE the 

name Elevé. It exudes luxury 

and sophistication. Tell us more about your brand 

and the story behind its name. 

GW: Elevé is derived from the French term 

meaning “To Rise”. As a young girl, I grew up in the 

ballet scene surrounded by the art of expression. 

I fell in love with the makeup and the theatrical 

aspect of it all. Looking back on my childhood, 

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Photos courtesy of Ainsley Joseph 

InFluential: Amen. Let’s all stand to that. On that note, 

allow us to rave a little more about Elevé. Here are five 

reasons why we believe Elevé is so amazing. 1. All-natural, 

vegan-based, cruelty-free cosmetics safe enough to wear 

and eat. 2. Wide range of product selection for all skin 

colors and skin types. 3. Products are designed to heal and 

enhance such as our favorite Lip Amp plumper infused 

with collagen and essential vitamins. 4. All products made 

locally in Austin, Texas. 5. Winner of the Gorgeously Green 

Beauty Awards 2016 for the Little Black Dress eye shadow 

pallet that is a must-have for all-year round. 

I recall the strength it took to rise up on your toes 

and hold your head high. The courage it took to 

feel confident on stage with all eyes on you. And 

of course, the beauty of expression that not only 

came through in the makeup, but in the character 

of my being. The word Elevé resonates in my soul 

and it truly resembles my brand and what we stand 

for. I want all women to Rise Up and be proud of 

who they are in their own skin. 

Our Top Five Elevé Products we can’t live without. 

1. Bombshell BB Cream Liquid Foundation, $49 

2. Fixe Creamy Concealer, $28 

3. Cheek and Lip Rose Tint, $30 

4. Lip Amp (Plumper), $30 

5. Little Black Dress Collection Gift Set (Shadow Pallet 

and Brushes), $125 

As you can see, there are reasons why Elevé is so 

amazingly beautiful and Gertie Wilson is the one to 

thank for it. When a brand is as true as the heart of its 

Founder, you simply must indulge. 

You can find these glamorous products and more 

at www.Elevécosmetics.com/shop. You will not be 

disappointed. This all-natural vegan-based beauty line 

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IN FLUENCE 

Beauty 

GET THE LOOK: 

SAUCY HAIR TRENDS 

7TO TRY THIS SPRING 

LOOKING FOR A NEW STYLE THAT’S SIMPLY FRESH AND FIERCE? 

THE STYLISTS AT JOSE LUIS SALON IN AUSTIN, TEXAS HAVE CREATED 

7 POPULAR SPRING HAIR TRENDS THAT YOU SIMPLY CAN’T IGNORE! 

THEY CARE SO MUCH, THEY’VE EVEN SHARED 

WITH US SOME TIPS AND PRODUCT SELECTIONS TO 

HELP YOU ACHIEVE THESE LOOKS AT HOME! 

kWRITTEN BY KELLI PONCE, BEAUTY & FASHION EDITOR FOR INFLUENTIAL MAGAZINE 

CREDITS 

ART DIRECTOR 

THERESA PRZYBYLA 

FEATURED STYLISTS 

TERESA ROMERO, RYAN CLAUDON, 

KATIE AUSTIN,GRACE FILIPOWICZ 

FEATURED MAKEUP ARTISTS 

TERESA ROMERO, STACIE HAYNES, 

JAZMINE WALLACE, GRACE FILIPOWICZ 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

ALEJANDRO OSMO 

The Look: Vintage Bridal 

Products Used: Oribe Supershine Light Moisturizing 

Cream,Oribe Superfine Hairspray. 

Styling Tips: Prep hair by following steps above from Sultry 

Waves look. Brush out curl and part hair to preferred side. 

Smooth out crown and tuck ends of hair under to create a 

full lob. Secure ends with bobby pins to maintain desired 

length. Add a vintage accessory hair clip to complete look. 



The Look: Sultry Waves 

Products Used: Oribe Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream, 

Oribe Superfine Hairspray. 

Styling Tips: Blow dry hair with Oribe 

Supershine Moisturizing Cream. Once dry, 

divide hair in 8 sections. Comb each section 

and spray laterally with Oribe Superfine Hairspray. 

Wrap hair around 1 1/2 in. barrel curling iron 

and let cool. Brush out curl and finish 

with Oribe Superfine Hairspray. 

The Look: Sexy Top Knot 

Products Used: Oribe Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream, 

Oribe Thick Dry Finishing Spray. 

Styling Tips: Prep hair with super shine cream. 

Part Hair in 2 sections (top and bottom). 

Start with top section and divide hair in two parts 

to tie together to create knot effect with your hair. 

Secure knot with pins. Mimic the same technique 

for bottom section and secure with pins. 

Finish with Thick dry finishing spray. 


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IN FLUENCE 

Beauty 

The Look: Smooth Curl Sweep 

Products Used: Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray, 

Oribe Shine Light Reflecting Spray, Oribe Superfine Hairspray 

Styling Tips: Prep hair with blowout heat styling spray. 

Smooth hair with Oribe shine reflecting spray. 

Create a deep part in hair to a desired side to create 

a vintage look. Curl hair at ends in small sections 

with a one inch curling iron. Keep curl intact 

and finish with Oribe suprshine hairspray. 

The Look: Disheveled Queen 

Products Used: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, 

Oribe Shine Light Reflecting Spray. 

Styling Tips: Pull all hair back and tie in two knots. 

Secure with rubber band. Apply dry texturizing spray 

for all-over texture. Remove rubber band and flip hair 

upside down. Spray on shine light reflecting spray 

and flip hair back to standing position. This technique 

helps create the disheveled look we all desire. 



The Look: Simple Half-Twist 

Products Used: Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, Oribe Shine Light 

Reflecting Spray. Oribe Superfine Hairspray 

Styling Tips: Prep hair with light reflecting spray. 

Use a curling wand to create soft wave texture. 

Apply texturizing spray throughout to hold texture. 

Pull hair half up and create a half-twist. 

Secure hair with a modern hair accessory. 

Finish with Oribe superfine hairspray. 

The Look: Top Buns with a Twist 

Products Used: Oribe Matte Waves Texture Lotion, Oribe Apres 

Beach Wave and Shine Spray, Oribe Superfine Hairspray 

Styling Tips: Apply wave texture lotion onto wet hair. 

Dry thoroughly. Once hair is dry, curl throughout to 

create body. Spray hair with wave shine spray. Part hair 

in laterally halves and create a twist bun on each side 

one at a time. Secure each bun with bobby pins. 

Add super shine hairspray to finished look. For additional 

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IN FLUENCE 

Beauty 

SIMPLE TIPS 

FOR RECREATING 

F 

ortunately, many of 

today’s hottest looks are 

easy to create at home. Celebrity 

makeup artist Matin Maulawizada 

has tips to help you recreate your 

favorite red carpet looks in less time 

than you’d think. 

1 Get Glowing with Toner 

Celebrities always seem to have 

a special “glow” on the red carpet 

with dewy, fresh skin. This effect 

is intentional and it all starts with 

proper hydration. 

To achieve luminous skin, Matin 

starts by spraying the face with 

a toner or rose water to balance 

the skin. He likes to pair this 

glowing look with dramatic eyes 

and a soft pink lip. 

2 Apply Foundation 

Get flawless skin thanks to perfectly 

blended foundation. For better 

application, Matin’s quick tip is to 

always warm the foundation first. 

“To get a sheer wash of foundation, 

I warm the foundation up in my 

hands before evenly distributing it 

on the brush and then I wipe the 

excess off the back of my hand,” he 

says. “This helps it blend seamlessly 

into the skin.” 

WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING TO ENHANCE 

YOUR DAILY BEAUTY ROUTINE OR FOR 

TIPS TO ADD GLAM TO YOUR STYLE 

FOR AN UPCOMING SPECIAL OCCASION, 

HOLLYWOOD’S RED CARPET IS THE BEST 

SOURCE FOR TRENDS AND INSPIRATION. 

3Prime the Lips 

Whether you’re going for a nude lip 

or a bold hue, oftentimes, all eyes are 

on the perfect pout. Before applying 

any product to the lips, it’s important 

to ensure they are prepped and 

smooth. Matin starts with ChapStick 

Total Hydration Conditioning Lip 

Scrub to gently exfoliate the lips and 

remove any dead skin cells. “I love 

this scrub because it is made from 

naturally sourced ingredients, 

including sugar crystals, 

maracuja and coconut oils, 

shea butter and vitamin E,” he 

says. “It leaves the lips soft and 

smooth and turns them into 

a perfect canvas for any other 

products I will apply.” 

4 Swap Lip Liner 

for Concealer 

Matin recommends shaping 

the lip line with concealer 

rather than a lip liner to add 

definition. Contouring around the 

lip creates a natural-looking full pout. 

The bonus is that it prevents any color 

from bleeding, just as a liner would. 

5 Bring Out Your Natural Beauty 

Tinted lip balms are great for a 

beautiful, subtle lip. Matin’s go-to is 

ChapStick Total Hydration Moisture 

+ Tint because it adds a hint of color 

to enhance the lips’ natural color, 

while providing moisturizing 

benefits the lips need. It’s 

currently available in three 

shades - Rose Petal, Merlot 

and Coral Blush - so there is a 

tint for any occasion. 

“Tinted lip balms are perfect 

for creating a naturally 

beautiful lip look,” says Matin. 

“Not only do they provide 

alluring color to the lips, but 

it is also easy to maintain 

throughout the night.” 

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RED CARPET 

LOOKS AT HOME 

6 Use Soft Shades 

for a Dramatic Eye 

One of Matin’s favorite trends seen 

on this year’s red carpets is the 

pairing of a sheer lip and strong 

eye. This classic look is ideal for any 

age because it lets your true beauty 

shine while drawing the focus to 

the eyes. Matin recommends using 

a lighter pencil to get started and 

then smudging with a brush. You 

can use a powder shadow to fill 

in space and add definition. “For 

a dramatic eye, start with softer 

shades until you get the hang of 

it,” he says. “Use beige, taupe or 

grey to get a smoky effect that 

adds depth and drama.” 

With these simple tips, anyone 

can recreate popular trends and 

add some glam to their daily 

look. You may not be walking 

down a red carpet, but you’re 

sure to get noticed and feel 

beautiful. For more information 

on Matin’s favorite lip products, visit 

www.chapstick.com. (BPT) l 


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FEATURING INFLUENTIAL 

PHOTOGRAPHER FELICIA REED 

WHO IS Felicia? 

I AM FELICIA REED. 

I AM A FASHION 

INSPIRED PORTRAIT 

PHOTOGRAPHER 

WHO SPECIALIZES 

IN VANITY 

FAIR INSPIRED 

PORTRAITS FOR 

THE EVERYDAY MAN 

AND WOMAN. YOU 

GET TO SPEND THE 

DAY WITH 

ME AND MY TEAM 

OF HAIR AND 

MAKEUP ARTISTS. 

HER STORY, FROM 

HER PERSPECTIVE 

I 

magine a day of pampering 

with your very own glam 

squad doing your hair and makeup, 

mimosas, music and a celebrity 

style photo shoot. I will fully guide 

you through what to wear as well 

as posing instructions. 

I want you to see your body for 

the beauty and power it holds. 

I have heard all the excuses: 

“I’m not photogenic.” 

“I’m not pretty enough.” 

“I just need to lose x amount 

of weight.” 

Trust me I know, I am hard on 

myself at times. I had to learn to 

value myself too. I had all the same 

excuses. I am here to tell you that 

you are ENOUGH! You are fearfully 

and wonderfully made! God’s 

masterpiece! I want you to be just as 

God has created you to be. Embrace 

your uniqueness! I am here to serve 

you. I want to empower you to fall 

in love with yourself again. I want 

you value yourself and take care of 

yourself. You are perfect as you are. 

This day is all about YOU! I have 

an amazing gift of connecting with 

others and seeing their beauty when 

they may not see it. I get it, self-care 

is a challenge. In this day and age we 

are so busy with our careers or our 

family that we get lost in all of that 

and forget about ourselves. 

I want to bring you back to you. 

I want to celebrate you. I will create the 

most amazing photos you have ever 

seen of yourself. I want you to have 

legacy prints that will outlive me and 

you will have them to pass down for 

generations to come. I invite you to a 

personal session with me that will be 

transformative and life changing. Truly, 

I will change the way you see yourself. 

Visit Felicia’s official website at 

www.feliciareed.com. l 



I am here to 

serve you. 

I want to 

empower you 

to fall in love 

with yourself 

again. I want 

you value yourself 

and take care 

of yourself. 

You are perfect 

as you are. 

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FELICIA REED 

PRESENTS 

ofSpring 

DREAMING 


MODEL 

JOSEPHINE 

MCADAM 

HAIR & MAKEUP 

ANNA LANI 

MAKEUP 

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DREAMING 

ofSpring 

HAIR 

CONNIE DOWNS 

MAKEUP 

CHANEL SANCHEZ 



MODEL 

ANA MILIAN 


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Spring’s 

PRESENTS 

DELIGHTS 



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DELIGHTS 




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HAIR 

KENYA RYNEA SALON 

MAKEUP 

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PRESENTS 


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of 

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 

SARAH 

DUQUE 

LOVISONI 

IS A REMARKABLE TALENT AND 

A REMARKABLE 

BEAUTY 

kINTERVIEW CONDUCTED AND WRITTEN BY WILLIAM JACKSON 

PHOTOGRAPHER ANDI BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY 

WWW.ANDIBROOKE.COM 

MAKEUP ARTIST AND HAIR STYLIST LORI YOUNG 

PR AGENCY SGG PUBLIC RELATIONS 


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VENEZUELAN TOP-MODEL SARAH 

DUQUE LOVISONI IS AN IMPRESSIVE 

COMBINATION OF BEAUTY 

AND CULTURE. CELEBRATED AS 

A SUCCESSFUL MODEL, THE ELEGANT 

VENEZUELAN HAS ALSO CREATED 

AN INTERIOR DESIGN COMPANY, 

SDL DESIGN, IN THE UNITED STATES 

WHICH COLLABORATES WITH 

NUMEROUS ITALIAN LUXURY BRANDS. 

B 

orn in Milan, Sarah naturally began her 

modeling career there as the face of some 

of the most prestigious companies in the world such 

as Pantene, Pirelli, La Perla, Vogue, Roberto Cavalli, and 

Alberta Ferretti. In 2014, Sarah was awarded the cover of 

Playboy Italy. That same year she completed her degree 

in Contemporary Art Marketing at Naba University, Milan. 

Soon thereafter, Sarah came to Los Angeles where she’s 

represented by AC Talent, one of the most prestigious 

agencies in the city. Today you can see her alongside 

Julia Roberts in the international campaign of Lancome 

Cosmetics, Paris for the ‘La Vie Est Belle’ fragrance. 

Additionally, Sarah is applying her interior designer 

talents in developing a new residential project in Malibu, 

California. It’s thrilling to learn more about Sarah. She is 

a woman who possesses such a wonderful spirit, which 

is so contagious. I’m totally captivated by her and happy 

to share highlights of our conversations. Sarah is truly a 

remarkable talent and a remarkable beauty. 

InFluential Magazine: You’re a Venezuelan woman 

by birth and early life, what characteristics do you 

possess from those backgrounds which allow you to 

survive the modeling and business jungle? 



Sarah Duque Lovisoni: Mainly the family values I carry 

with me. The fashion industry is often a very cruel and 

shallow world. If one doesn’t have strong roots, it is very 

easy to fall into temptation, or even develop issues related 

to lack of self-esteem. As a business woman it’s important 

to be very strong and focused. I’m learning every day 

about my business. I make it a goal to understand and 

learn from each situation. 

InFluential: What is your current eating regimen? You 

may be tired of being asked this, but women aspire to 

look as healthy as you. Most likely you change this 

eating regimen from time to time, so if you’d share, 

we’d appreciate it. 

Sarah: I’m very aware of the importance of maintaining 

a balanced diet. I’m fortunate to have lived for many years 

in Italy. While there, I was introduced to a Mediterranean 

diet which I follow today. I eat simple and healthy (meat, 

fish, vegetables, pasta once in a while without over doing 

it). I rarely drink alcohol and eat desserts. . 

InFluential: What one health habit do you wish you 

could still change? Or, are you doing everything right 

for yourself? 

Sarah: It’s important to me to maintain a balanced diet 

and I try to incorporate physical exercise at least four 

times a week. 

InFluential: Your plate is as full as anyone’s, in many 

good ways. How do you stay energized and on point? 

Sarah: In addition to maintaining a healthy diet and 

regular exercise, I get plenty of rest. I sleep at least 

seven hours each night. Sticking to these routines has 

helped to increase my energy levels as well. 

InFluential: How do you achieve emotional balance, 

and when it’s off kilter for you, how do you right it? 

Sarah: I´m constantly working on myself. I take inventory 

of those things I’m doing well and take note of what I 

should improve upon. It’s important to make time 

for myself. During these times, I enjoy reading books 

on self-improvement. When I’m not feeling my best, I 

simply take a moment to breathe. I take Bikram classes 


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and think about how blessed I am for everything I have 

achieved up until today. This is the most important, 

because tomorrow is another day. 

InFluential: How do you make time for your family, 

and what are things you enjoy doing together? 

Sarah: During the weekend I make time to enjoy my 

family and friends. I love cooking pasta for them. 

InFluential: Where – or doing what – do you feel 

most relaxed? 

Sarah: Being in a paradisiac sea location makes me feel very 

relaxed. I simply enjoy the water and reading a good book. 

InFluential: What’s your best skill as a manager, 

businesswoman? 

Sarah: As an interior designer and a creative person, 

I maintain a positive attitude, I’ve learned to trust my 

good eyes for details, I´m patient and I like to have 

good communication in my work environment. 

InFluential: What do you think of the karma of the right 

moment? Meaning you happened to be at the right 

place, at the right time, with the right look. What are your 

thoughts about the energy it took for that to happen? 

Sarah: There’s a Buddhist belief that whatever you 

do comes back to you; if you do something good, 

something good will happen to you, and vice versa. 

For example, the consequences of your actions will 

have an impact on your future, positive or negative. 

If you’re a good, honest person with values and are 

caring and respectful, your future will be blessed with 

individuals who demonstrate similar qualities. Just the 

opposite will happen when one acts to the contrary. 

InFluential: Why is it important to be independent, 

but not inflexible? 

Sarah: It´s very important for a woman to keep her own 

independence because independence means freedom. 

InFluential: What is your favorite gift to give? 

Sarah: Any detail that makes the other person know I 

thought about them. l 



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“ 

AS A BUSINESS WOMAN 

IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE VERY 

STRONG AND FOCUSED. 

I’M LEARNING EVERY DAY 

ABOUT MY BUSINESS. I MAKE 

IT A GOAL TO UNDERSTAND 

AND LEARN FROM 

EACH SITUATION. 

” 

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IN FLUENCE 

Business 

2017 LOOKING 

BRIGHT FOR SMALL 

BUSINESS OWNERS 

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THE YEAR 2017 IS STILL 

IN ITS INFANCY, BUT 

RESEARCH SHOWS 

SMALL BUSINESS 

OWNERS FEEL THIS YEAR 

COULD BE ONE OF THE 

BEST IN RECENT MEMORY. 

A 

new survey, commissioned 

by Staples and 

conducted by Wakefield Research, 

found that 85 percent of small business 

owners surveyed reported 

feeling “optimistic” about the small 

business climate in 2017. That’s 

good news for the owners as well 

as for their communities, because 

for many, this optimism is motivating 

owners to put earned revenue 

directly back into their businesses 

and employees. 

optimistic about 2017, it also 

provides a favorable outlook 

for the years ahead. In fact, 

many small business owners 

report they hope to make small 

business ownership a family 

tradition. Ninety-one percent of 

those surveyed said they would 

encourage their children to 

start their own business, and 93 

percent said they felt running 

their own business was the best 

kind of job satisfaction there was. 

According to the research, 97 

percent of respondents said they 

plan to increase investment in 

their companies this year, while 67 

percent plan to hire new employees. 

Those fresh hires also appear to 

be in line for better benefits, as 72 

percent of small business owners 

report they plan to increase staff 

compensation in 2017. 

“We conducted this survey to 

better understand the pulse of small 

business owners and to further 

identify those priority product and 

service areas in which we can help 

our customers achieve success in 

2017,” says Frank P. Bifulco Jr., chief 

marketing officer, Staples. 

The survey included 502 small 

business owners across the country. 

For purposes of the research, 

small businesses were defined as 

companies that had 10 or fewer 

full-time employees. 

While the research found 

that small business owners are 

Finding the Tools 

to Support Small Businesses 

For small business owners across 

the country, optimism can often 

be directly tied to market success 

and having the proper tools to 

support future growth. Staples 

Print and Marketing Services offers 

a comprehensive suite of services, 

providing everything from business 

cards and logo design to marketing 

materials and signage. 

Small business owners can find 

additional support materials 

online by visiting Staples.com 

and the Staples Small Businesses 

Hub. The Hub is a resource that 

offers expert tips, information 

and industry advice - everything 

a small business owner needs to 

grow their business in 2017 and 

feel even more optimistic in the 

years to come. 

To learn more about how Staples 

can support the initiatives in your 

small business, visit Staples.com. 

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IN FLUENCE 

Business 

REDUCING RISKS WHILE 

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS: 

TIPS TO AVOID 

DISTRACTED 

DRIVING 

THE PACE OF BUSINESS NEVER SEEMS 

TO STOP, AND THANKS TO THE CONVENIENCE 

OF CELL PHONES, MANY PEOPLE WORK 

ON THE GO, EVEN WHILE THEY’RE DRIVING. 

YET CELL PHONE USE IS ONE OF THE MOST 

COMMON TYPE OF DISTRACTED DRIVING, AND 

IT CLAIMS THOUSANDS OF LIVES AND CAUSES 

THOUSANDS MORE INJURIES EVERY YEAR. 

M 

ore than a quarter of 

all car crashes involve 

cell phone use, both 

hand sets and hands-free, the National 

Safety Council (NSC) reports. In 13 

percent of fatal crashes, the drivers 

were using cellphones, the National 

Highway Traffic Safety Administration 

(NHTSA) says. The actual number of 

cell phone-related accidents is likely 

much higher, since many states don’t 

yet compile and report data on cell 

phone use following a crash. 



Employers Take 

Up the Issue 

Recognizing the ethical 

and liability issues that 

arise when employees 

drive while distracted, 

employers across the 

country have begun 

implementing distracted 

driving policies. Typically, 

these policies prohibit 

employees from using 

cellphones while driving 

on company time. 

In January 2017, the NSC 

reported that Cargill was 

the largest privately held 

company to prohibit the 

use of mobile devices, including 

hands-free technology, 

while an employee 

is driving on behalf 

of the company. The ban 

also covers work related 

calls while commuting 

to and from work, even if 

employees are driving their 

own vehicles. 

“There is a time and place for 

doing business, and it’s not while 

you’re driving,” says Melanie Burke, 

director of health and safety at 

Cargill, a Minnesota-based privately 

held company with 150,000 

employees around the world. 

Even Cargill’s Chairman and CEO 

David MacLennan is subject to the 

ban. In announcing the policy to 

employees in late 2016, MacLennan 

noted he was 138 days into cellphone 

free motoring. 

“It’s been liberating,” he 

told employees. 

NSC data shows about 

20 percent of Fortune 

500 companies have 

instituted cell phone 

bans, and of those, just 1 

percent believe the ban 

affected productivity. 

Replace Risk, 

Keep Productivity 

Taking care of business 

doesn’t mean you have 

to risk a crash. Here are 

six ways to keep up with 

the pace of business 

without using your cell 

phone in the car: 

• Use an automated 

response app to let 

callers know you’re 

driving and can’t take 

their call at the moment. 

These free apps allow 

you to personalize the response 

and set your phone to automatically 

reply with a text message to 

incoming calls or texts. 

• If you’re driving a vehicle 

outfitted with communication 

technology, use its “do not disturb” 

feature to unplug from calls and 

texts while behind the wheel. 

• Use shared calendars to block off 

times when you’ll be on the road and 

unable to answer a call. The calendar 

item will help alert coworkers and 

anyone else connected to your 

calendar when you’ll be out of touch 

and when they might be able to 

reach you again. 

• Remove temptation. A study 

by AT&T found 62 percent of drivers 

keep their phones within reach in 

the car. Put yours away where you 

can’t see or reach it. You can place it 

in your purse, briefcase or messenger 

bag, and place the bag in the back 

seat. Further reduce distraction and 

temptation by turning your device 

off before stowing it. 

• If you absolutely must take a 

call while on the road, pull over in 

a safe location. If a call comes in 

while you’re driving, allow it to go to 

voicemail until you’re safely pulled 

over, then return the call. 

• Be aware of other dangerously 

distracting behaviors, such as putting 

on makeup, tying a necktie or eating 

while driving. Do all your dressing 

and personal grooming before you 

leave home, and if you must snack 

while driving, choose food that is 

easy to manage, like a granola bar 

(unwrap it when you’re stopped), 

rather than something messy like a 

burger with all the fixings. 

• “Before we had cellphones, if 

you had to take a business call while 

on the road, you would pull over 

and find a pay phone,” says Burke. 

“Productivity was fine and business 

got done. When it comes to time 

behind the wheel, safety is everyone’s 

most important job.” (BPT) l 


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IN FLUENCE 

Public Relations 

A CONFERENCE SURVIVAL 

GUIDE FOR 

BUSY 

PROFESSIONALS 

A 

lthough conferences 

are intimidating, it’s 

easy to have a positive 

attitude about them if you take care 

of business and take care of yourself. 

While planning, scheduling and 

communicating are essential to a 

successful conference experience, 

we tend to forget about the human 

needs that have an important impact 

on professional success. This can be a 

tough balance, but the following tips 

will lead to a conference experience 

you’ll want to write home about. 

Establish Goals 

Add some space in your conference 

timeline by planning out your goals 

beforehand. Think about why your 

organization chose to come to 

the conference. Are you looking to 

partner with other companies? Are 

you scoping out your organization’s 

competition? Are you further 

developing your employees’ skills? 

Conferences offer opportunities that 

go far beyond finding out about new 

products and reconnecting with 

old associates. Establish your goals, 

and remember them with every 

interaction you make. 

WHILE CONFERENCES CAN BE GREAT 

FOR YOUR COMPANY AND YOUR 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, 

THEY CAN DO A NUMBER ON YOUR STRESS 

LEVELS. BY THE END OF THE WEEK, YOU’VE 

MINGLED WITH BUSINESSES, ATTENDED 

MEETINGS AND HAPPY HOURS AND WALKED 

PAST WHAT SEEMS LIKE A MILLION BOOTHS. 

Make the Most of Your 

(and the Presenters’) Time 

Companies presenting at conferences 

look to meet face-to-face with 

existing and potential customers and 

partners. In an environment where 

communication is largely moving online, 

conferences are a rare opportunity 

to rub shoulders with those you 

may otherwise never see. Companies 

want to maximize in-person conversations, 

so if you approach a booth, be 

ready to talk. You may know nothing 

about the company, but as you listen 

and learn, think about how you can 

apply their services to your organization. 

If they don’t fill a need, move on. 

kWRITTEN BY SAUL HAFENBREDL, PR 

MANAGER AT C. BLOHM & ASSOCIATES 

After the conference, follow up with 

the people you’ve met with. The best 

way to maximize your time at a conference 

is by transforming your conversations 

into results for your company. 

Keep Tabs on Meetings 

Outside of the Conference 

If you’re serious about meeting with 

a specific company, try to attend a 

meeting outside of the main convention 

space. Companies set up meetings 

in hotels and coffee shops near most 

conferences, so reach out and set up a 

time to discuss business outside of the 

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hectic convention hall. This will allow 

you to focus on identifying ways to 

collaborate and to establish next steps 

after the conference. 

Take Care of Yourself 

If you’re spending eight hours a day 

walking around the exhibition hall and 

connecting with potential partners, 

your feet will be very unhappy by the 

end of the week. Invest in a pair of 

comfortable yet stylish dress shoes. It’s 

equally as important to stay hydrated 

and nourished. Stash some protein 

bars, or packets of almonds in your 

bag for when you don’t have time to 

take an hour-long lunch. 

Don’t Overdo it on the Happy Hour 

While you can do some great 

networking at the hotel bar, there 

is nothing worse than overdoing 

it with alcohol in a professional 

setting. While they say the best way 

to get to know someone is over a 

drink, that drink can quickly turn into 

a night you’ll regret in the morning. 

Aside from the embarrassment and 

potential business consequences, 

drinking can make you dehydrated, 

sluggish, and off your game for 

your next day at the conference. If 

you go out to meet with a potential 

business partner, one drink is plenty. 

If you need to have something in 

your hand, sparkling water with 

lemon is a safe choice. 

Give Yourself 

Time for Spontaneity 

Just like you don’t want to over 

plan a vacation, you don’t want 

to over plan when attending a 

conference. Leave some space to 

chat with a presenter after a talk or 

to get to know a startup that you’ve 

never heard of. Even though you 

might feel there is little to no extra 

time during a conference, make 

sure you set aside some wiggle 

room in your schedule for these 

conversations – they might just be 

the most important ones you have 

during the whole trip. 

Conferences provide opportunities 

to meet people from your industry and 

to learn about what your company’s 

future may hold. By ensuring your 

professional and personal needs 

are fulfilled, you’ll present a positive 

image for yourself and your business. 

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Health & Wellness 

TOP COLLEGE 

FOOTBALL 

COACH’S 

JOURNEY TO 

#TACKLEEPILEPSY 

O 

ne of the most respected he experienced his first seizure. While 

names in college football, Kill he wouldn’t be officially diagnosed 

has coached at the collegiate for five years, the year marked the 

level for more than 20 years, rising all beginning of Kill’s life with epilepsy. 

the way to the Big 10 where he was 

named Coach of the Year in 2014 as Today, Coach Kill is a passionate 

the head coach of the University of advocate for epilepsy, and even with 

Minnesota Golden Gophers. 

the demands of his new position 

as offensive coordinator at Rutgers 

But the coaching success is only part University, he devotes much of his time 

of Kill’s story; his battle with epilepsy to supporting those living with epilepsy 

dates back to the night in 2000 when and raising awareness of the disease. In 

THE YEAR 2000 

BROUGHT A NEW 

MILLENNIUM, AND FOR 

COLLEGE FOOTBALL 

COACH JERRY KILL, 

IT WAS A YEAR THAT 

WOULD CHANGE 

HIS LIFE FOREVER. 

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2016, he was presented with the 

Hero of Epilepsy Award from the 

Epilepsy Foundation. Kill frequently 

speaks at conferences, founded 

the Chasing Dreams Epilepsy Fund, 

and, most recently, has teamed up 

with UCB and EpilepsyAdvocate 

on the social media campaign 

#TackleEpilepsy to help raise 

awareness of epilepsy during the 

football post season. Approximately 

one in 26 people will be diagnosed 

with epilepsy in their lifetime. 

Early Memories 

Long before Kill’s journey led him 

to become an inspirational epilepsy 

ambassador and advocate, it began 

with a seizure. “I was alone in my 

bedroom when it occurred,” Kill 

remembers. “At that time I didn’t know 

I’d experienced a seizure, because I 

wasn’t sure what a seizure was.” 

The Demands of Big Ten Football 

Kill was named head coach of the 

University of Minnesota’s football 

team in 2011, and though he was 

continuing to experience seizures, 

he refused to let them prevent him 

from coaching at the game’s highest 

level. However, the grind of being 

a Big Ten coach started to affect 

his health. “Being a college football 

coach is an extremely stressful job,” 

Kill says. “We work 16 hours a day, 

seven days a week during the season. 

In the off-season, we’re constantly 

on the road recruiting. I was often 

sleeping only two or three hours a 

night and I wasn’t eating properly.” 

The grind finally took its toll, and 

in 2013, Kill was forced to miss a 

game for the first time in his career. 

Leading up to the team’s road 

game at Michigan, Kill estimates he 

suffered more than a dozen seizures 

over a two- or three-day period. 

While his absence was taken 

hard by many, Kill chose to focus 

on the positive. He embraced the 

outpouring of support he and his 

family received from his players, 

fans and the state of Minnesota as a 

whole. And with his wife by his side, 

he began working with a specialist 

to get his epilepsy under control. 

Going Forward to #TackleEpilepsy 

Today, Kill is able to continue to 

coach the game he loves and focus 

on staying healthy, managing his 

epilepsy, and raising awareness. 

That’s why he’s partnering with UCB 

and EpilepsyAdvocate to support 

the #TackleEpilepsy campaign to 

raise epilepsy awareness. The #TackleEpilepsy 

campaign invites people 

to take a picture of their best “game 

face,” upload the photo to their Facebook 

pages using the hashtag #TackleEpilepsy, 

and tag friends to spread 

awareness. UCB will donate $26,000 

to the Epilepsy Foundation in honor 

of #TackleEpilepsy participation. 

This represents the one in 26 people 

who will be diagnosed with epilepsy 

in their lifetime. 

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder 

sometimes called a seizure disorder 

because seizures are the primary 

symptom. Epilepsy is one of the 

most common neurological 

diseases worldwide; more than 65 

million people worldwide live with 

the disease, including an estimated 

3 million in the U.S. 

Learn more about #TackleEpilepsy 

and check out some of the best 

game faces on the EpilepsyAdvocate 

Facebook page. You can 

follow Coach Kill on Twitter at 

@JerryKillCoach. (BPT) l 


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5EASY TIPS TO PREPARE 

YOUR FAMILY FOR THE 

A“ 

time change shifts 

our body’s normal 

schedule and losing 

an hour of sleep during daylight 

saving time can be a tough 

transition for moms and their 

families,” says Shannon Wright, a 

DAYLIGHT SAVING 

TIME CHANGE 

DAYLIGHT SAVING 

TIME BRINGS 

BRIGHTER EVENINGS AND A REMINDER THAT 

SPRING AND WARMER WEATHER ARE WITHIN 

REACH. HOWEVER, IT COMES WITH THE 

POTENTIAL TO WREAK HAVOC ON A FAMILY’S 

SLEEP ROUTINE. TIME CHANGES CAN MAKE 

MORNING SCHEDULES JUST A LITTLE BIT 

HARDER FOR PARENTS EVERYWHERE. 

registered dietitian and wellness 

expert for Natrol, a market leader of 

vitamins and supplements. 

Despite this, daylight saving 

time may be just the right time to 

reset sleep routines and get family 

schedules back on track. 

“Use this time change as a reason 

to start implementing a better night 

time routine for the entire family,” 

Wright says. “If adults do not get the 

seven to nine hours of sleep the 

body needs, it can have significant 

consequences such as decreased 

mood, poor performance at work and 

an increase in accidents can occur.” 

To help families get through this 

time change adjustment, Wright 

recommends these tips and tricks 

to help ease into the transition and 

get the best night’s sleep possible: 

1 Stay Consistent 

Develop a nightly routine to help 

regulate your body’s sleep and wake 

schedule. Aim to go to bed and wake 

up around the same time every day, 

even on weekends. This can help 

support your body’s natural sleep cycle 

and also support the body’s release 

of melatonin, which helps put you to 

sleep and promotes more restful sleep. 

2 Limit Nighttime Screen Time 

Unwinding with your favorite TV 

shows or reading the latest news 

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on your smartphone or tablet can 

seem like a nice way to ease into 

falling asleep once the kids are in 

bed, but it can hinder your sleep if 

you do it within an hour of bedtime. 

The blue light release from these 

various technological devices 

can actually trick your brain into 

thinking it is daytime and your body 

will delay its release of melatonin. 

3Step Outside 

Use that extra daylight to spend 

some quality time outside with your 

family. Research suggests a correlation 

between exercise and a good night’s 

rest. You can even use a pedometer or 

step monitor to ensure you’re moving 

your body enough throughout the 

day. Challenge your family to be more 

active and your whole family will be 

getting more sleep. 

4Create an 

Environment for Sleep 

A perfect sleep environment 

should be dark, quiet and cool so 

you can fall asleep faster and stay 

asleep. If you have challenges with 

any of these factors, invest in some 

blackout curtains, ear plugs or a fan. 

5 Get Support with 

a Melatonin Supplement 

Various factors can affect the 

natural production of melatonin in 

our bodies such as age, diet, time 

changes and stress. Supplementing 

with melatonin can help establish 

normal sleep patterns to give you 

a more restful, relaxing sleep and 

in turn, better overall health. Try 

Natrol Melatonin, a 100 percent 

drug-free sleep aid that is nonhabit 

forming to help you fall 

asleep faster and stay asleep so 

you wake up feeling refreshed. 

“Keep in mind that everyone’s 

body is different so use these tips 

and be patient. Before long, moms 

and their families will be fully rested 

and ready to tackle their busy days,” 

Wright says. (BPT) l 


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WHY EATING BREAKFAST 

BOOSTS YOUR 

WANT TO MAKE 2017 THE YEAR 

YOU FOCUS ON YOUR HEALTH? 

HEALTH 

Wthe year, but too often wellmeaning 

people make a common 

mistake that sabotages their efforts: 

they skip breakfast. 

ellness goals are 

admirable throughout 

It’s a daily choice that millions of 

people shrug off as no big deal, 

but research proves breakfast 

is an important component in 

how you feel throughout the day. 

Fueling up solely on java may 

perk you up momentarily, but it 

doesn’t do the trick long-term. 

Consider these five reasons why 

breakfast boosts your health and 

should not be ignored. 

Awakens your metabolism 

When you eat breakfast, you “break 

the fast” from your sleep periods 

and give your metabolism a wakeup 

call. When you sleep, your 

metabolism slows and you burn 

fewer calories while you rest. By 

eating a nutritious breakfast, you 

are sparking your internal engine so 

it burns calories and gives you more 

energy throughout the day. 

Helps you focus 

Hunger can make people irritable 

and it’s hard to focus on work 

when your stomach is grumbling. 

By eating a balanced breakfast of 

fat, protein and fiber, the food is 

processed into energy, allowing 

you to feel fuller longer. 

Steadies the burn 

When you skip breakfast, the body 

panics for nutrition, so come lunch 

you tend to overeat. This in turn 

overwhelms the metabolism and 

you end up with peaks and pits of 

energy throughout the day. For 

steady energy and efficient calorieburning, 

eat a nutritious breakfast 

and other meals on schedule. 

Encourages healthy choices 

People who eat breakfast tend to 

make healthier choices throughout 

the day. According to MayoClinic.org, 

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Greek Yogurt English Muffin 

“People who eat breakfast tend to eat a 

healthier overall diet, one that is more 

nutritious and lower in fat. In contrast, 

people who skip breakfast are more 

likely to skip fruits and vegetables the 

rest of the day, too.” Try starting the day 

with 100-calorie Thomas’ Light Multigrain 

English Muffins. 

Sets a good example 

When you eat breakfast, it sets a 

good example for your family. Plus, 

sitting down to a nutritious meal 

is a positive way to start the day 

together. You’re helping your kids 

form healthy habits that will benefit 

them with increased focus and 

energy at school, ensuring they can 

do their best academically. 

Try this easy 5-minute recipe 

to start your morning. For more 

nutritious breakfast recipes, visit 

thomasbreads.com/recipes. (BPT) l 

Ingredients 

- 1 Thomas’ Light Multi-Grain 

English Muffin 

- Plain Greek yogurt 

- Sprinkle of granola 

- Handful of blueberries 

- Honey for drizzling 

Directions 

1. Split and toast English muffin. 

Let cool slightly, then top with 

yogurt, granola and berries. 

Drizzle with honey for an added 

touch of sweetness. 

2. Serve with more blueberries 

and strawberries, if desired. 


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4 

YOUR 

VITAL FUEL SOURCES 

TEEN 

ATHLETE NEEDS 

A 

the stakes are even 

higher for your student to maintain 

the success they had first semester. 

There are practices, matches and 

conference finals that have to fit 

in with exams and semester-long 

projects. Being a standout in the 

s the start of spring 

sports approaches, 

HIGH SCHOOL 

CAN BE INTENSE, 

BUT BEING A STUDENT 

ATHLETE CAN 

INTENSIFY 

EXPECTATIONS. 

classroom and on the field requires 

expert-level planning and execution. 

That’s where parents play a huge 

role in helping their teen athletes 

keep it all in balance. Here are four 

easy tips to help you ensure that 

your teen is ready for a great season, 

on and off the field. 

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1 

Food: Allison Maurer - a sports 

dietitian and Gatorade consultant 

who has worked with high school 

and collegiate athletes - says, “The 

important thing to remember is 

food is fuel. It gives athletes the 

energy they need to perform and 

also helps them recover. When 

planning your athletes’ meals, look 

for whole food sources that provide 

high-quality fats, lean proteins and 

complex carbohydrates. Talk to your 

athlete about his or her fuel strategy 

before, during and after practices 

and games, and offer support by 

providing healthy, energy rich snacks.” 

2 

Hydration: When exercising hard, 

the body cools itself through 

sweat. If body mass is reduced by 

about two percent, which would 

be three pounds of water weight 

loss in a 150-pound athlete, it can 

negatively affect performance, 

according to the National Athletic 

Trainers’ Association’s (NATA) Position 

Statement on Fluid Replacement for 

Athletes. “Athletes lose more than 

water in sweat, so it’s important they 

take their hydration seriously since 

it can impact performance,” Maurer 

says. “There are a number of products 

to meet an athlete’s hydration 

and fueling preferences. For those 

looking for an organic fueling option, 

I recommend G Organic, Gatorade’s 

latest product. It’s made with only 

seven ingredients and provides the 

same hydration benefits that athletes 

expect from Gatorade.” 

3 

Rest: Although teens may seem 

to bounce back easily from a night 

with too little rest, the truth is that 

good sleep helps both learning and 

athletic performance. Sleep helps 

athletes recover, especially after 

they’ve pushed their limits in an 

intense workout. Being rested can 

also improve reaction time, as well 

as speed and accuracy. In addition, 

teens with earlier bedtimes had 

better grades than those who stayed 

up later and slept less, according to a 

study of 3,000 subjects cited by the 

National Sleep Foundation. Talk about 

these benefits with your athlete, and 

encourage them to go to bed and rise 

at the same time each day. Also, the 

glowing light of electronic devices 

can also interfere with sleep. So, help 

your teen come up with a strategy 

to power down an hour or so before 

bedtime in order to prepare their 

minds for a night of restorative sleep. 

4 

Planning: Schedules have a way of 

colliding, and this especially happens 

when a huge test and a game are 

scheduled for the same day. Each 

week, sit down with your student 

athlete and walk through that week’s 

schedule. Look at practices, games, 

homework assignments and tests, 

and create a calendar. That way, if a 

midterm and a game take place on 

the same day, he or she can plan 

accordingly. This will help avoid a 

late-night, stress-filled cram session 

that will steal from their performance 

in the classroom and on the field. 

Life as a student athlete means 

keeping everything in balance. By 

focusing on the body - from nutrition 

to time management - athletes can 

focus on giving their best performance 

this upcoming season. (BPT) l 


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IT’S CLOSED-WINDOW SEASON: 

STEPS TO 

6IMPROVE INDOOR 

AIR QUALITY 

SPRING AND SUMMER HAVE A REPUTATION 

FOR BEING ALLERGY SEASONS, BUT ACTUALLY 

TWO-THIRDS OF ALLERGY SUFFERERS 

EXPERIENCE SYMPTOMS YEAR-ROUND, 

ACCORDING TO A STUDY CONDUCTED BY ISOBAR. 

AIRBORNE ALLERGENS DON’T DISAPPEAR 

WHEN THE WEATHER COOLS, WINDOWS 

CLOSE AND EVERYONE HEADS INDOORS. 

A 

ctually, throughout “closedwindow 

season,” the lack 

of ventilation can cause irritants like 

dust, pet dander, and mold spores 

to linger and build up inside homes 

and offices, causing allergen-related 

discomfort to flare up. Volatile organic 

compounds (VOCs) can also build up 

when fresh air is not circulating and 

can result in airway irritation as well as 

other discomforts. 

Although it may not be top of mind, 

pollen should not be overlooked during 

the winter months, either. In some 

areas of the country with 

warmer climates, pollens 

can be a constant concern 

with plants blooming 

throughout the 

year. In cooler climate 

areas, temperature fluctuations 

can also cause 

pollen to be present 

when you least expect it. 

“Many people automatically reach 

for an over-the-counter antihistamine 

when they experience 

allergy symptoms due to indoor 

or outdoor allergens,” says Dr. Bob 

Geng, a board-certified allergist/immunologist 

and medical advisor for 

Honeywell Air Purifiers. “However, 

by first evaluating your home environment 

and taking steps to remove 

or minimize allergens and allergen 

sources, you can reduce your 

exposure naturally and may be able 

to limit the need for medication or 

allergy shots.” 

Reducing Indoor Allergens 

Indoors, irritants can come 

from numerous sources. 

Take these steps to reduce 

allergens and irritants inside 

your home this winter - and 

all year long: 

1 Dust and other 

airborne particles can cling 

to window treatments, 

upholstery, throw pillows 

and other soft items that 

don’t get vacuumed regularly. 

Help minimize dust by reducing 

excessive amounts of fabrics in 

your home. 

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in the form of volatile organic compounds 

(VOCs). For many, especially 

for allergy and asthma sufferers with 

airways that are typically already inflamed, 

exposure to VOCs can cause nasal 

passage, lung and throat irritation. 

The EPA reports that VOC levels inside 

homes are two to five times higher 

than levels outdoors. Check product 

labels and be aware of the various 

scents, chemicals and cleaners you 

use. Honeywell True HEPA air purifiers 

include activated carbon pre-filters 

that help trap odors and VOCs. 

2 Wash sheets, pillow covers 

and mattress covers weekly in 

hot water of at least 130 degrees 

Fahrenheit. Frequent laundering in 

hot water can reduce the presence 

of dust and dust mite waste. 

3Vacuum carpets at least weekly 

using a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA 

filter to remove allergens that can 

settle deep into the fibers. Vacuuming 

can stir up, or aerosolize particles, so 

try to have a non-allergy sufferer do 

the vacuuming, or wear a disposable 

dust mask. Run an air purifier to 

supplement weekly vacuuming and 

to help capture airborne particles 

before they settle on surfaces. 

4Three in 10 allergy sufferers 

have allergic reactions to dogs and 

cats, according to the Asthma & 

Allergy Foundation of America 

(AAFA). Detectable levels of pet 

dander are present in nearly every U.S. 

home, even those without pets, as 

these allergens can easily be carried 

into the home on clothing and shoes. 

While this dander can be found in 

the home all year long, levels may be 

higher in colder months due to closed 

windows and less ventilation. If you 

do have pets, their fur, dander and 

dried saliva can all become airborne 

and be inhaled. Limit your pet’s 

access to bedrooms, and keep them 

off upholstered furniture. Reduce 

activities like jumping on a couch or 

running around a room, which can stir 

up pet allergens and cause them to 

become airborne. 

5 Common household items including 

soaps, detergents, perfumes, cleaning 

supplies and building materials 

like paint and varnishes can emit gases 

6Consider using an air purifier 

to further remove allergens from the 

air. Honeywell True HEPA Air Purifiers 

capture up to 99.97 percent of microscopic 

airborne particles that pass 

through the filters, including airborne 

grass, weed and tree pollens, dust, 

smoke, pet fur/dander, mold spores, 

and certain bacteria and virus. Honeywell 

True HEPA Air Purifiers also help 

reduce VOCs and odors with activated 

carbon pre-filters. The Honeywell 

Bluetooth(R) Smart HEPA Air Purifier 

has a VOC sensor that detects when 

VOCs are present and can automatically 

adjust its operating mode to 

quickly capture and reduce VOCs. This 

model offers many other features with 

its free App, including custom scheduling, 

outdoor allergen alerts and a 

proximity sensor that make it easier to 

improve your indoor air quality. 

To learn more about air purifiers, visit 

honeywellpluggedin.com. For more 

information on allergies and allergens, 

visit the Asthma & Allergy Foundation 

of America website, aafa.org. (BPT) l 


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TRYING TO QUIT? 

TIPS FROM 

FORMER 

SMOKERS 

CAN HELP 

YOU SUCCEED 



T 

here are now more former 

cigarette smokers 

than current smokers in the United 

States, and more than half of 

all people who have ever smoked 

have quit, according to the CDC. 

If you’re still smoking and would 

like to quit, you’re not alone. 

Nearly seven out of 10 cigarette 

smokers want to quit for good. 

Although each person’s journey 

to a tobacco-free life is different, 

knowing what’s worked for others 

could help you find what works 

for you. Participants from CDC’s 

Tips From Former Smokers(TM) 

campaign share what worked 

best for them in their journeys to 

quitting smoking. 

Choose a Quit Date 

and Support Team 

Tiffany Roberson, 35, of Louisiana 

started smoking when she was just 

19, despite having watched her 

own mother, a smoker, die of lung 

cancer. Over the years, Roberson 

tried to quit multiple times but 

struggled to stay quit for good. 

When her own daughter turned 

16, she was inspired to try again. 

This time, a combination of tactics 

helped her succeed. 

• A nicotine patch helped control 

her cravings. She chose it because it 

was discrete and easy to use. 

• She chose a quit date. To avoid 

the temptation to smoke, she 

stayed busy on that day. 

SINCE THE SURGEON GENERAL RELEASED 

THE FIRST REPORT ON SMOKING IN 1964, 

THE SMOKING RATE AMONG ADULTS HAS 

DECREASED FROM 42 PERCENT TO 15 PERCENT. 

THOUGH GREAT STRIDES HAVE BEEN MADE, 

MORE THAN 36 MILLION ADULTS IN 

THE UNITED STATES CONTINUE TO SMOKE 

CIGARETTES, CLAIMING NEARLY HALF 

A MILLION LIVES A YEAR AND LEAVING 

16 MILLION OTHERS TO LIVE WITH AN ILLNESS 

OR DISEASE CAUSED BY SMOKING. 

• She told her daughter and 

another relative she was quitting 

so she would be accountable for 

staying smoke-free. Her relatives 

supported her with a daily text of 

encouragement, noting the day 

of her progress-”Day 2 without 

smoking” and, eventually, “Day 365 

without smoking.” 

• During work breaks, she drank 

water instead of smoking. 

Create Accountability 

Beatrice Rosa-Swerbilov, 40, 

from New York tried her first 

cigarette at just 7 years old, and 

became a regular smoker at age 13. 

Although she had tried many times 

before, she quit for good after her 

11-year-old son wrote her a letter 

asking her to quit smoking. Here are 

her success strategies. 

• Avoiding triggers-things or 

situations that made her crave a 

cigarette. For example, going out 


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to affect his health, Fulton created 

a plan for quitting that included 

replacing negative behaviors with 

positive ones. 

When he felt a craving for a cigarette, 

he used a nicotine patch or chewed 

sugar-free gum. He’s learned to rely 

on exercise, becoming an avid cyclist 

and swimmer. 

for drinks with friends was a trigger, 

so Rosa-Swerbilov gave up doing 

that for a while. 

• Creating accountability for 

herself by telling everyone that she 

was quitting. Her hope was that if 

someone did see her smoking, they 

would say “Oh, I thought you quit,” 

thus holding her accountable for 

her decision to quit smoking. 

Manage Stress 

Amanda Brenden, of Wisconsin, 

began smoking in fifth grade and 

was a daily smoker by age 13. 

She would duck outside during 

the day - even during Wisconsin 

winters - to smoke. By college, she 

was smoking a pack a day. When 

she got engaged and found out 

she was pregnant, she tried to 

quit, without success. The stress of 

being a pregnant college student 

drove her back to cigarettes. Her 

daughter was born two months 

premature and today still struggles 

with asthma. Breathing problems 

like asthma are common in 

premature babies. 

• Stress was a trigger for Brenden, 

as it is for many smokers. In a smoking 

cessation class, she learned stress 

reduction techniques. She also relied 

on support from her family. 

• When Brenden feels frustrated, 

she exercises to release her negative 

energy rather than reaching for a 

cigarette. 

Substitute Positive For Negative 

James Fulton, 40, of New York, 

began smoking at 14 to emulate 

his father, a smoker who was wellrespected 

in their community. 

When decades of smoking began 

Rebecca Cox-MacDonald, 57, 

of Texas, also found exercise to be 

helpful in quitting. Surrounded by 

a family of smokers, she started 

smoking as a teenager. Multiple 

events inspired her to try quitting 

a final time; her father died of 

a smoking-related illness, she 

watched the health of other 

relatives who smoked deteriorate, 

and she developed severe gum 

disease-a risk for smokers-that 

required her to get bone grafts and 

dental implants. 

She quit and committed to a 

healthier lifestyle that included 

regular exercise like running 

and getting treatment for the 

depression that had been a major 

factor in keeping her smoking. 

The CDC’s Tips From Former 

Smokers campaign brings together 

science-backed health information and 

quitting tips drawn from the real-life 

experiences of former smokers. 

For more information about how you 

can quit smoking, including tips from 

successful former smokers, visit the 

CDC’s Quit Guide online. l 

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PROTECT YOUR HEART 

WITH THESE EASY MEAL ADD-INS 

THESE FOODS CAN 

GIVE YOUR 

HEART A 

BETTER CHANCE 

WHAT’S THE BIGGEST THREAT TO 

OUR HEALTH? IT ISN’T CANCER 

OR EVEN ACCIDENTS, BUT HEART 

DISEASE. ACCORDING TO THE 

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, 

ONE IN FOUR DEATHS IN THE U.S. 

IS CAUSED BY HEART DISEASE, 

WHICH INCLUDES HEART ATTACK 

AND STROKE. THIS STATISTIC 

IS SCARY, BUT THE GOOD NEWS 

IS, THERE IS SOMETHING 

POWERFUL WE CAN DO TO 

PREVENT US FROM BECOMING 

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ven if you are one of the 47 

percent of Americans living 

with a major risk factor, there are 

preventive measures you can take 

for a healthier heart, says registered 

dietitian nutritionist, Dawn Jackson 

Blatner. All you have to do is embrace 

some simple lifestyle changes starting 

with your diet. 

“Food is quite literally one of the best 

medicines out there when it comes to 

improving our health,” says Blatner. 

“Studies show us repeatedly that a 

balanced diet including heart-healthy 

unsaturated fats, along with multiple 

servings of fruit and vegetables can 

give you additional protection against 

heart attack and stroke.” Here are five 

of Blatner’s go-to foods you can easily 

incorporate into your diet for a daily 

dose of heart-healthy compounds. 

2. Greens: Leafy greens contain 

nitrates, healthy compounds that not 

only reduce the risk of heart attack, 

but can boost survival rates after a 

heart attack. Plus, spinach, kale and 

other dark green vegetables have 

carotenoids, which work to keep 

blood vessels healthy. So aim to 

have at least one cup of leafy greens 

each day, such as scrambled in your 

morning eggs, a green juice as a snack 

or a leafy salad with lunch or dinner. 


4. Dark Chocolate: Good news: 

Eating dark chocolate every day 

can reduce heart attack and stroke 

for high-risk patients. The magic 

compound here is flavonoids, which 

are beneficial for blood pressure 

and clotting while also reducing 

inflammation. If you’re on-board with 

making chocolate your after dinner 

indulgence, opt for brands with 60-70 

percent cocoa and that don’t contain 

milk fat in the ingredient list. 

1. Fish: Salmon and other fatty fish 

such as sardines are chock full of 

omega-3 fatty acids, which lower 

the risk of irregular heartbeat and 

help decrease plaque buildup in 

the arteries. If fish isn’t already in 

your meal rotation, it’s time to start. 

Preparation and cooking time for fish 

entrees is much shorter than that of 

chicken, beef and pork, making it a 

perfect weeknight meal. 

3. Nuts: They contain protein, fiber 

and healthy fat, which work together 

to keep us feeling full and satisfied. 

Though high in fat, studies show 

people who consume nuts on a 

daily basis are leaner than those who 

don’t, and staying lean is, of course, 

heart-healthy. So go ahead and keep 

almonds, walnuts or pistachios on 

hand for snacking, and choose those 

that are minimally processed, avoiding 

candied or highly salted nuts. 

5. Eggs: Contrary to earlier belief, 

eating one egg a day has no negative 

effect on coronary health and can 

actually reduce the risk of stroke by 

12 percent, according to a recent 

review of 30 years’ worth of scientific 

study cited on nutraingredients. 

com. But all eggs are not created 

equal. Eggland’s Best eggs, for 

example, offer the benefit of 25 

percent less saturated fat, five times 

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omega-3s and three times more 

Vitamin B12 than ordinary eggs. 

Eggland’s Best’s superior nutritional 

profile is due to its proprietary, allvegetarian 

diet. So get cracking and 

experiment with recipes featuring 

poached, baked and even hardboiled 

Eggland’s Best eggs to serve 

up heart-healthy meals. (BPT) l 

Very Vegetable Frittata 

Ingredients 

- 4 Eggland’s Best Eggs (large) 

- 1/3 cup Eggland’s Best 

Liquid Egg Whites 

- 1 cup non-fat milk 

- 1 tablespoon chopped chives 

- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 

- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion 

- 1 cup chopped mushrooms 

- 1 cup chopped broccoli 

- 1 cup chopped cauliflower 

- 1 cup chopped zucchini 

- 1 cup halved cherry or pear tomatoes 

- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese 

- salt and pepper, to taste 

- arugula, for serving (optional) 

Directions 

In a medium bowl, whisk together 

the eggs, egg whites, milk and 

Dijon mustard; set aside. 

In a 10 to 12-inch ovenproof 

nonstick skillet, spray with cooking 

spray and heat to medium-high. 

Sauté onion until softened 

- about 2 minutes. 

Add the mushroom, broccoli, 

cauliflower and zucchini to 

the skillet. Saute until slightly 

softened - another 3 to 4 minutes. 

Whisk the egg mixture again, then 

pour over the vegetables. 

Sprinkle tomatoes and 

feta cheese on top. Place a lid on 

the skillet, reduce heat to medium 

and cook until the bottom and 

sides of the frittata are firm - 8 to 10 

minutes Preheat the oven broiler. 

Place the skillet under the broiler 

and broil until the frittata is cooked 

through (no longer jiggly) and 

slightly browned on top - about 

5 minutes (watch closely). 

Cut into 4 wedges and serve 

immediately, over a handful 

of arugula, if desired. 

Recipe courtesy of Eggland’s Best. 




EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 

THEATER, TELEVISION 

OR THE BIG SCREEN, 

DUSTIN 

QUICK 

MAKES IT 

LOOK SO EASY. 

A NATIVE OF NEBRASKA, DUSTIN QUICK STARTED 

HER ACTING CAREER ON THE STAGES OF THE OMAHA 

COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE, CREATED BY THE MOTHER OF 

FAMED ACTOR MARLON BRANDO. SOON AFTER GRADUATING 

FROM PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY WITH A BA IN THEATRE, 

DUSTIN’S PROFESSIONAL CAREER WAS SET INTO HIGH GEAR. 

kINTERVIEW CONDUCTED AND WRITTEN BY WILLIAM JACKSON 

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF ISABELLE RUEN 

WARDROBE TEMRAZA 

MAKE UP ALICE ATAKHANIAN 

HAIR ARMINE NAZARIAN 


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he performed Shakespeare for a 500 seat 

theatre Off-Broadway, wrote and performed 

in an urban sketch comedy troupe in New York called 

The Actor’s Gang, played Diane in LA Weekly’s Ensemble 

of the Year Award-winning production of “Trainspotting”, 

became a member of Company of Angels, the oldest 

theatre company in Los Angeles, where she played the 

role of Sally Bowls, and Variety described her work in “St. 

Elmo’s Fire” as, “Understated Perfection”. 

InFluential Magazine: As a private person, how do 

you navigate the new world order of social media? 

Dustin Quick: Honestly, I don’t have as much time to 

spend on social media as I used to, so I welcome when 

others publish my, and my musician husband, Medi eM’s 

happenings. I do make sure to publish when we have 

big news. Our family and friends have been incredibly 

supportive throughout our journey, and we like to let 

them know their efforts do not go unnoticed. 

Dustin’s big screen highlights include the role of Masie 

Mather in Rob Zombie’s film, “The Lords of Salem”, “Bound 

to Vengeance” in 2015 where she portrayed the emotionally 

complex and action packed role of Laura which resulted in 

her being on the list of the top “Indy Darlings of 

“ 

Sundance” , and her second role for multi-award 

winning filmmaker Dawn Higginbottham, 

“The Usual” which was honored at the 2014 

Cannes International Film Festival. 

In the fall of 2106, Dustin’s first lead role 

in a TV show aired “Blood Relatives”. 

Dustin has also had roles on NCIS, the WB, 

Comedy Central, and has modeled on 

Fox, KTLA and Univision. 

Dustin has graced the runway for New York 

and LA Fashion Weeks, including Madison 

Square Garden theater. International designers 

for whom Dustin has modeled include 

Commatteo, Lisseth Correo, Edison Cortez, 

Jamie Elyse, Goga by Gordana from Project 

Runway All Stars, Luxury, Shekhar Rehate, Quynh Paris, 

Temraza, David Tupaz and fashion design icon Sue Wong. 

In a short period of time, Dustin has experienced quite 

of bit of “Hollywood”, with no sign of slowing down. 

She is ambitious and a risk taker; yet remains realistic, 

humble and true to herself. 

I was thrilled to sit down, albeit briefly, with this rising 

star to chat about her confidence, career, family, and the 

ultimate question she has yet to be asked. 

BEING ABLE 

TO WALK INTO 

A ROOM WITH 

NO MAKEUP 

KNOWING THE 

MOST VALUABLE 

CONTRIBUTIONS 

ONE CAN GIVE 

COME FROM 

THE HEART 

AND MIND. 

InFluential: With respect to young girls and the topic of 

self-esteem, what was your own experience growing up? 

Dustin: My mother is known for her pure heart and 

unique spirit, which allowed me to be comfortable with 

being creative and dancing to a different 

drum. We both had to develop our selfesteem, 

and were there for one another 

during the process. 

InFluential: How do you define confidence? 

Dustin: Having faith in your gifts, experience 

and heart. 

InFluential: If you could work on any script 

or movie, what would it be? 

Dustin: I’d love to explore my Swedish and 

pirate heritage (Blackbeard the pirate is my 

ancestor), anything with vampires, or a film noir 

feel. Much to the chagrin of my husband, I can 

act out all six seasons of, Sex and the City and 

the two movies. The creators are brilliant and I 

think SATC is modern Shakespeare comedy. 

” InFluential: Who would you want to play you in a 

biopic about yourself? 

Dustin: Someone who is self-made and has navigated 

through adversity and distance on her own. 

InFluential: If you could remake any movie, what role 

would you love to reinvent? 

Dustin: Rita Hayworth’s, Gilda, Veronica Lake’s role in 

Sullivan’s Travels, and Kathleen Turner’s role in Body Heat, 

but with a twist from femme fatal to femme vital. 



InFluential: There is a saying that everyone has a 

book in them. Do you think you do? Are there other 

creative outlets you’d like to pursue? 

Dustin: I do have a few screenplays in me, one is the true 

story of my mother creating the first multi-racial softball 

team in her league while living in Panama; they went on 

to become undefeated champions. I’ve written lyrics and 

melodies to five of Medi’s songs. One song was recorded 

and then performed at the gorgeous Skirball Cultural 

Center for LA Swim Week 2016. 

InFluential: What’s something you wish someone 

would ask you and has never been asked? 

Dustin: The telephone rings, I pick up and the 

conversation goes like this: “Hi Dustin, this is Marty, Marty 

Scorsese. I want to give you a role in my project I’m 

currently developing. You in?” 

InFluential: What kind of things do you like to do in 

your spare time? 

Dustin: I have the honor of serving on the host committee 

for City Gala, for 2017 Halle Berry, Quincy Jones and John 

Travolta gave inspired conversations. When Medi and I 

aren’t attending an event, we enjoy rehearsing our music. 

InFluential: What do you want everyone to know 

about your best friend in the world? 

Dustin: His is a magnificently multi-talented man named 

Medi eM, and if we could find love in the big city of Los 

Angeles, then anyone can find love, anywhere. Come to 

our next red carpet premiere and I’ll introduce you to 

some new friends. 

Although it seems Dustin has already accomplished quite a 

bit of Hollywood, the talented actress and stunning model 

remains ambitious. What makes Dustin unique is her ability 

to “QUICKly” find her level of comfort. Television, done that, 

and well! The Big Screen, have done that, with ease! Fashion 

modeling, rocks that, and looks good while doing it! 

That’s the thing about Dustin, as her résumé shows, 

the lady gets right into the action. This is Dustin’s time, 

and she’s now unstoppable. l 

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BORROW THESE WEDDING PLANNER 

TRICKS FOR A 

POLISHED 

EVENT ON 

A BUDGET 

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PLANNING YOUR WEDDING 

IS ONE OF THE MOST 

IMPORTANT MANAGEMENT 

JOBS YOU’LL EVER TAKE ON. 

A PROFESSIONAL WEDDING 

PLANNER COULD 

HELP MAKE THE DAY 

GO SMOOTHLY, BUT YOU 

CAN ALSO ACHIEVE THE 

SAME EFFECT YOURSELF 

FOR LESS MONEY. 

A 

ccording 

to TheKnot. 

com, the average cost 

for a professional wedding planner 

is just under $2,000, but many 

couples don’t have that kind of 

wiggle room in their budgets. In 

fact, 74 percent of couples didn’t 

hire a wedding planner in 2015, the 

website says. You can still pull off 

a polished wedding if you borrow 

a few tactics from a wedding 

planner’s bag of tricks. 

Make the rental 

store your playground 

Professional wedding planners 

don’t stockpile wedding items, 

they rent what they need to 

make a wedding run smoothly 

and look great. From tents and 

outdoor heaters, tables and chairs, 

to glassware, dishes, dance floors 

and décor, rental stores supply the 

wedding industry with the basics, 

luxuries and everything in between. 

When a professional planner rents 

items, he or she typically passes on 

the rental cost to the clients, on top of 

fees for professional services. You can 

rent the same items yourself through 

a rental store — visit RentalHQ.com 

to find one in your area. 

“Working with rental companies is 

like being in a fantasyland,” Minneapolis-based 

wedding professionals 

Matthew Trettel and Bruce Vassar, The 

Wedding Guys, recently said in an interview 

with Rental Management 

magazine. “There are so many endless 

possibilities, and the only thing 

holding you back is the event budget. 

Even on the smallest budget, you can 

always enhance or elevate an event 

working with a rental company.” 

Emphasize organization 

Professional wedding planners use 

their organizational skills to ensure 

weddings go smoothly despite any 

surprises that arise. You can employ 

many of the same organizational 

tricks they use to help yourself 

manage the numerous details that 

go into a wedding, including: 

• Create an inspiration board. 

Gathering your color choices, theme 

elements and inspirations in one 

spot can help your decision-making 

process. For example, not sure which 

floral arrangement will look right for 

your wedding? Refer back to your inspiration 

board and see which of your 

choices best matches your inspiration. 

• The budget can be the most 

challenging aspect to manage, so be 

sure to talk with your partner about 

your budget before you sign any 

contracts. Set a budget and use a 

budgeting worksheet (readily available 

for free online) to help control costs. 

• Numerous types of planning 

helpers are available, from online 

worksheets to apps, books and 

old-fashioned paper planners. Find 

one that’s easy for you to use and 

stick with it. Your planner should 

include a checklist with a timeline, 

and allow you to store all pertinent 

information, including estimates 

and contracts, in one place. 

Work your connections 

Professional wedding planners have 

networks of vendors to choose from. 

You can also network to find vendors 

for your wedding. Ask family, friends 

and co-workers for recommendations. 

Talk to any couples whose wedding 

you recently attended to see who 

they recommend. 

Another trick is to find one 

professional with whom you really 

connect — a photographer, florist or 

entertainer — and ask for referrals to 

other quality professionals he or she 

likes working with. Check out their 

websites and feedback on social 

media to get an idea of their work. 

Planning a wedding can be challenging 

and rewarding. With a few 

tricks borrowed from professional 

planners, such as renting what you 

need, you can create the wedding 

of your dreams on your real-world 

budget. (BPT) l 


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NEWLYWEDS: 

MONEY-SAVING TIPS FOR 

YOUR FIRST MOVE TOGETHER 

fter you’ve finished 

paying for the flowers, 

reception hall, caterer, photographer 

and everything else related to your 

big day, you may not have much 

money left over when it comes time 

to move into a new home together. 

However, managing your move can 

be your first big DIY home project 

together, and it’s one that’s very 

doable on a budget. 

Whether you’re moving in 

together for the first time or moving 

up from a smaller apartment to 

the home where you’ll start your 

married life, you can save money 

and make your move go smoothly 

with a few tips: 

Streamline 

If you were both living on 

your own before marriage, you 

probably have duplicate items 

you won’t need, such as two 

sets of pots and pans, dishes, 

glassware and furniture. You also 

likely received some wedding 

gifts that can replace old stuff. 

Don’t take things you don’t need 

with you to your new home. 

Instead, streamline by selling 

or donating excess stuff. Selling 

unneeded items can put some 

money in your pocket when you 

need it most. Or, donating goods 

can help you get a tax credit for 

charitable contributions when 

you file your taxes next year. 

Hold on to Gift Cards 

If you received gift cards for your 

wedding, you might be tempted to 

spend them right away. However, 

every item you buy before the 

move is one more thing you’ll have 

to pack and haul. Put off using gift 

cards until after the move, when 

you can use them to help decorate 

or furnish your new home. 

Line up Your Moving Truck 

Renting a truck and doing your 

own packing and driving are great 

ways to save money on your move. 

If you’re moving from a small 

apartment or condo into a larger 

home, you probably have less stuff, 

and a smaller vehicle - such as a 



WITH THE 

AVERAGE 

WEDDING 

COSTING 

UPWARDS 

OF $30,000, 

STARTING 

YOUR NEW LIFE 

TOGETHER 

TAKES A LOT 

OF CAREFUL 

BUDGETING. 

12- or 16-foot Penske rental truck 

should be big enough. Generally, 

moving experts recommend you 

plan for 150 cubic feet of space 

for every furnished room you’ll 

be moving. Be sure to reserve 

your truck at least two weeks in 

advance, and ask about discounts; 

Penske Truck Rental offers 

discounts for AAA members and 

military personnel. 

Pack Wisely 

You’ll need multiple sizes of sturdy 

boxes to pack and protect your 

belongings for the move. Your local 

truck rental store will have all the 

packing supplies you need. Start early 

and pack over time so the job doesn’t 

feel overwhelming. Label each box 

with the contents and the room 

where it will go in your new house, 

tape it securely and it’s all ready to go 

onto the truck on moving day. 

Get Help 

Moving day is a great excuse for a 

party! Ask friends over to help, and 

when the job is done treat everyone 

to take-out in your new home. For 

particularly heavy or fragile items, like 

an antique armoire or big sectional, it 

may make sense to hire professionals 

to help you pack and load those items. 

Loading Up 

Loading the truck well maximizes 

the use of the space and helps 

protect your belongings while they’re 

in transit. Load the heaviest boxes 

and items first, placing them on the 

bottom of the truck. Next, load lighter 

items and boxes on top. Penske’s 

Truck Wizard application can help 

you plan how best to pack your truck. 

Drive Safely 

Your move may be the first time 

you’ve driven a vehicle larger than 

an SUV. Safely driving a moving 

truck takes some caution, such as 

using your mirrors to help navigate 

turns, avoiding abrupt stops or lane 

changes, and setting the emergency 

brake every time you park. For more 

tips on driving a moving truck, visit 

pensketruckrental.com. 

Moving into your first new 

home together can be an exciting 

experience. With some planning and 

care, you can accomplish your move 

smoothly and on budget. (BPT) l 


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REASONS WHY TALKING 

5ABOUT MONEY CAN ENHANCE 

A RELATIONSHIP 

W 

hether you’re getting 

married or just thinking 

about getting serious, talking 

about money can help 

couples understand each other and 

avoid unhappy surprises down the road. 

Here are five reasons why talking about 

money can enhance a relationship. 

THINKING ABOUT 

COMBINING 

FINANCES WITH 

YOUR SIGNIFICANT 

OTHER? 

It Makes Couples Happier. 

Talking about things like spending, 

saving and debt may sound 

business-like and unromantic, but 

financial experts agree that money 

is a frequent topic of arguments in 

many relationships. In fact, according 

to a survey by the American 

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Psychological Association, almost a 

third of adults with partners reported 

that money is a major source of 

conflict in their relationship. 

“What I see when talking with 

couples is that learning how to 

resolve money disagreements - 

and there will be disagreements - 

helps build important relationship 

skills,” says Daniel Prebish, director 

of Life Event Services with Wells 

Fargo Advisors. “Those skills will be 

valuable both at the beginning of a 

relationship and likely for a couple’s 

entire time together.” 

It Helps Couples Connect by 

Understanding What’s Going On. 

Couples should discuss pros and 

cons of combining finances versus 

keeping finances separate. According 

to research by Wells Fargo & Company, 

about half of couples choose to 

combine accounts, while the other 

half prefers separate accounts. 

Regardless of where you and your 

significant other fall in this spectrum, 

both people in a relationship should 

understand how their financial habits 

impact - positively or negatively - the 

life they are building together. 

It Helps Couples Track Their Short 

and Long Term Financial Goals. 

Be open with your significant other 

about your full financial picture. 

Questions that can help open the door 

to meaningful conversations include: 

1. Are we paying ourselves first? 

2. Do we have a safety net? 

3. Are we paying all our bills on 

time, every time? 

4. Have we reviewed our insurance 

needs in the last year? 

5. Do we track our spending to 

know where our money is going 

every month? 

6. Are we paying down highinterest-rate 

debt first? 

7. Do we know where our credit stands? 

8. Are we saving for retirement? 

It Helps Couples Afford the 

“Extras” That Make Life Fun. 

Building a solid financial future 

shouldn’t mean forsaking enjoying 

life. When couples have a common 

understanding of how they’ll 

prioritize and manage their dayto-day 

finances like housing costs, 

grocery and utility bills, it’s easier to 

figure out where splurges fit in. 

It Helps Avoid 

Financial Surprises. 

Hearing your friends shout, “happy 

birthday” is a welcome surprise. 

What’s not welcome is suddenly 

discovering you can’t afford to pay 

this month’s bills or that retirement is 

farther away than a pot of gold at the 

end of the rainbow. Being up front 

about money issues and sharing 

complete financial information with 

your significant other helps avoid 

financial surprises that can add 

unnecessary stress to a relationship. 

While discussing money may 

not feel romantic, it certainly is 

emotional. So how do you get 

started? Here are tips: 

1. Admit the conversation can 

feel awkward, but commit to 

having it anyway. 

2. Pick a mutually agreeable time. 

Your candle-lit Valentine’s dinner may 

not be the right setting. Pre-arranging 

the conversation will help ensure both 

people are mentally prepared. 

3. Be open with your significant 

other. Share your values and 

opinions about spending and 

savings habits and goals you would 

like to achieve together. 

4. Work at it. Commit to an annual 

meeting to talk about money, credit 

and whether you’re on track to 

achieve your financial goals. 

By opening the lines of communication, 

you can get on the same 

financial page before joining financial 

forces. 

(This article was written by Wells Fargo 

Advisors and Consumer Lending) 

Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade 

name used by Wells Fargo Clearing 

Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors 

Financial Network, LLC, Members 

SIPC, separate registered brokerdealers 

and non-bank affiliates of 

Wells Fargo & Company. Wells Fargo 

Consumer Lending Group provides 

products and services through Wells 

Fargo Bank, N.A. and its various 

affiliates and subsidiaries. Wells Fargo 

Bank, N.A. is a bank affiliate of Wells 

Fargo & Company. 

Findings were a part of the 2016 Wells 

Fargo &Company’s “How American 

Buys and Borrows” survey. Over 2000 

American adults ages 18 and older 

were surveyed. Survey results were 

not published in their entirety. (BPT) l 


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THE HOME 

DESIGN TREND 

YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 

T 

his year it seems certain the 

growing trend of mixing 

and layering materials, something 

many designers and architects 

noticed was growing in popularity 

over the past few years, will dominate 

Mix and layer materials used for surfaces at home 

to create dramatic, beautiful spaces - this kitchen 

features High Pressure Laminate on tabletop 

and cabinets, as well as Solid Surface and Quartz 

on countertops, island and backsplashes. 

WITH THE NEW YEAR UNDERWAY, 

THE HOUSING WORLD IS BUZZING ABOUT 

THE NEXT TRANSFORMATIVE TREND IN HOME 

DESIGN AND REMODELING. 

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the remodeling and design scene. 

When it comes to mixing materials, 

there’s no rule book; all you should 

do is find a combination to match 

your personality. This might be one 

of the biggest reasons why people 

have taken to mixing materials, as it 

truly allows you to create a home that 

is uniquely yours. 

Bold and Innovative 

The most immediate effect of 

mixing materials is that it opens 

new possibilities and new ways of 

expression. An example of this can be 

likened to how hard stone surfaces 

in a room can be complemented 

by soft carpet and furniture, or how 

the highly textured wood on a 

ceiling can stand in stark contrast to 

polished stone. Some of the hottest 

looks today, such as the blending of 

unfinished industrial materials with 

modern floors and cabinets, would 

have been considered outlandish 

only a few years ago. Mixing materials 

gives you greater freedom to create a 

space that represents your style. 

Style on a Budget 

Of all the rooms in a home, kitchens 

and bathrooms still get the most 

attention. Unfortunately, getting that 

dream kitchen or perfect bathroom 

isn’t always inexpensive. 

For those who have uncompromising 

taste, but are on a budget, mixing 

materials is the ideal solution. For 

instance, say you had your heart set 

on a marble island and surrounding 

countertops, but just can’t afford 

marble. Instead, you can choose from 

a variety of Wilsonart(R) Quartz for 

the island. Engineered to showcase 

the erratic veins and patterns prized in 

marble, quartz also has the advantage 

of being non-porous, so it won’t stain 

and requires virtually no maintenance. 

A timeless look that continues to win 

the popularity contest are nature’s 

neutrals in white, grey and black, 

offering flexibility to play with bold or 

demure colorful accents. 

You can complement the quartz 

island by mixing in an even 

more affordable material like 

Wilsonart(R) Laminate for the 

perimeter countertops and vertical 

applications such as backsplashes 

and walls. With numerous styles 

to choose from, you’ll be able to 

create a stunning contrast and 

dimensionality that will make your 

room pop. With today’s innovation 

in laminate manufacturing and 

fabrication, adding affordable 

luxury to your kitchen or bath has 

never been easier. 

Utility Meets Style 

Parents, in particular, face a constant 

dilemma: They want a home with 

rooms that can stand up to all the 

abuse toddlers and teenagers can 

throw at it, but still have it look good. 

The answer lies in Wilsonart(R) Solid 

Surface. This material is tough, nonporous, 

seamless and repairable 

without sacrificing beauty. With a wide 

variety of styles replicating stone, you 

can easily mix it with other material 

looks to make an intriguing statement. 

To explore hundreds of options, 

visit www.wilsonart.com and start 

mixing materials to see what’s 

possible in your home. (BPT) l 


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A HOUSE WITH 

AMPLE WINDOWS 

CAN WIN YOUR 

HEART WITH 

SILENT PROMISES 

OF SUN-DRENCHED 

ROOMS AND 

WARM BREEZES 

WAFTING 

THROUGH 

OPEN WINDOWS. 

T 

LIGHT SOLUTIONS: 

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR 

HOUSE FEELS LIKE A CAVE 

he truth, however, is 

that even a home with 

windows galore can have rooms 

that feel dark and cave like. Some of 

the most-loved aspects of modern 

design - open, expansive floor plans, 

wood flooring in darker tones, walls 

of windows - may leave portions of 

a room dazzled with sun and other 

parts dim and poorly lit. For example, 

a room with a wall full of picture 

windows will often lack windows on 

other walls. Near the windows, you’ll 

get plenty of sunlight and some 

glare, but the natural light might 

not make it to the far corners of the 

room - especially if it’s a large space 

like a great room. 

What’s more, interior spaces like 

powder rooms, laundry rooms, 

mudrooms and closets often have 

no windows at all, making them feel 

small and dark. No one wants rooms 

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that look like caves - not even if your 

house has an actual “man cave” or 

“woman cave” in it. 

Fortunately, a few smart decorating 

tricks and some budget-friendly, 

high-impact enhancements can 

help brighten rooms and relieve 

that cave like feeling. 

Sunlight Solutions 

Of course, the sure-fire way to get 

more light into a room is to add 

more windows, but that’s not always 

a practical or cost-effective solution. 

Instead, look for alternative ways to 

bring more sunlight into a room. 

Daylighting systems can bring 

sunlight from a rooftop down into 

a room, allowing natural light to 

illuminate dark spaces where light 

from windows can’t reach. For 

example, the Solatube Daylighting 

System captures daylight with a 

rooftop dome. A highly reflective 

tube funnels light inside the home, 

where a decorative fixture on the 

ceiling spills the natural light into 

dim areas. The tube fits between 

rafters, so there’s no need to cut 

through critical structures, do frame 

work or make repairs to sheetrock. 

An options light kit provides electric 

illumination on cloudy days or at 

night. The included integrated solarpowered 

nightlight provides gentle, 

low-level illumination at night, and 

qualifies the entire system, plus 

installation, for a 30 percent federal tax 

credit. With the tax credit, Solatubes 

start at less than $500 installed, 

making them a cost-effective option 

for any room in the house, and 

especially in master baths, powder 

rooms, mudrooms, hallways and 

laundry rooms. To learn more, visit 

Solatubedaylighting.com. 

Another option is to amplify the 

sunlight coming into the room. 

Strategically positioning mirrors can 

help reflect natural light to dark corners. 

What’s more, a large mirror mimics the 

feeling of a window, making rooms feel 

bigger and brighter. 

Window Dressing 

Maximizing the amount of light 

that comes in through the windows 

you do have is easy. Keep curtains 

light and airy, and use blinds or 

shades to control the amount of 

light coming from the window. 

Install curtain rods 2 feet wider than 

windows so that when curtains or 

drapes are open, they don’t block 

any of the window or the light 

coming through it. 

You can also “dress” walls to mimic 

the look of windows. For example, if 

you have a windowless powder room, 

adding a transom above the door 

can help the room feel bigger while 

borrowing light from adjacent rooms. 

The tactic of borrowing light can 

also work if you’re able to put a pass 

through between a closed off room 

and an adjacent one that has windows. 

Decorating Tricks 

Finally, don’t overlook the power of 

decor in making a room feel bright and 

welcoming. Light-hued walls of white, 

cream or pale yellow or blue not only 

make a room feel bigger, they evoke 

the visual qualities of natural light. 

Large windowless rooms, like a 

basement play room, can benefit from 

large framed art. Select scenes that 

mimic the view you might get from 

a picture window, such as a seascape, 

mountain scene or city skyline. 

Filtered overhead light can also create 

the effect of a natural light source. 

For example, drape light-colored, 

opaque fabric above a bed, so that 

the cloth conceals the overhead light 

fixture. As the artificial light shines 

through the fabric, it will imitate the 

diffused look of natural light. (BPT) l 


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IN FLUENCE 

Lifestyle 

6 

COST 

FACTORS DRIVING THE 

OF YOUR NEW 

HVAC SYSTEM 

MORE THAN HALF 

OF HOMES IN THE U.S 

WERE BUILT BEFORE 

1980, ACCORDING TO 

U.S. CENSUS FIGURES. 

W 

ith most home heating 

and ventilation systems 

lasting around 20 years, 

millions of American homeowners 

will be looking at replacing their 

HVAC systems this year. If you’ll be 

among them, understanding the 

factors that influence the cost of a 

system could help save you money 

in the long run. 

“The cost of HVAC systems can vary 

widely, and most people who face 

replacing a system have never gone 

through the process before,” says 

Steve Hoffins, director of marketing, 

Luxaire, a heating and cooling systems 

manufacturer. “Sorting through your 

options can be challenging. However, 

finding the right system for your 

home can greatly influence energy 

efficiency, your home’s comfort and 

its resale value.” Here are six factors 

that affect the cost of installing a new 

heating and cooling system, and 

what you should know about each: 

The Size of Your Home 

You can probably guess that the 

larger the home, the bigger the system 

you’ll need to adequately heat and 

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cool it. If a system is too small for the 

home, it will work harder, be less energy 

efficient and possibly wear out sooner. 

However, too big isn’t better, 

either. In fact, says Hoffins, “Most 

homes have heating and cooling 

systems larger than they actually 

need.” A system that’s too large 

for a home can create uneven 

temperatures, poor humidity 

control, maintenance problems and 

a loss of efficiency. 

Research can help you identify the 

size HVAC system that’s just right for 

your home. You can also ask your 

product dealer to provide a load 

calculation and energy analysis for 

your home. 

Energy Efficiency 

Replacing an HVAC system affords 

you the chance to improve your 

home’s energy efficiency and save 

money over the long term. A quality, 

energy-efficient HVAC system may 

cost more than a less efficient one, 

but you can anticipate recouping 

the expense, plus additional savings 

over the lifetime of the system. 

System Type 

From gas furnaces and split system 

air conditioners to heat pumps and 

packaged heating and cooling 

units, there are multiple ways to 

heat and cool your home. Most 

people replacing all or part of an 

HVAC system will opt to stick with 

the same type of system they’re 

replacing. However, you may find a 

different option will work better. 

Different types of systems come 

with different product and installation 

costs. Before deciding what’s right for 

your home, research your options 

and talk to a qualified dealer about 

benefits and costs of each. 

Ductwork 

When you’re installing a new HVAC 

system, it’s important the ductwork 

in your home works with the type 

of system you’ve chosen, and that 

it’s been properly installed and 

maintained. Improper ductwork can 

create hot or cold spots in a home, 

reduce system efficiency and even 

allow the growth of mold from 

condensation. An HVAC professional 

can help you assess if your ductwork 

is in good shape before you invest in a 

new heating and cooling system. 

Accessories 

Certain types of accessories can 

make your new HVAC function more 

efficiently and provide you with 

greater ease of use. If your furnace 

is 20 years old, chances are good 

your thermostat is the same age, 

so you’ll want to replace that, too. 

Programmable thermostats can be 

reasonably priced and help enhance 

the energy efficiency of your HVAC 

system. Other accessories such as 

an electronic air cleaner can help 

enhance the air quality inside your 

home. You’ll want to carefully consider 

the accessories you’ll be adding, and 

factor them into the total anticipated 

cost of your new HVAC system. 

How You’ll Pay For It 

Replacing an HVAC system costs 

thousands of dollars. If you don’t 

have enough cash saved to cover 

the cost, you may choose to finance 

all or part of the expense. You could 

use a credit card, but high interest 

rates mean you could end up paying 

thousands more in interest for your 

HVAC system. Manufacturer or 

dealer financing may be a lowercost 

option. For example, select 

participating Luxaire contractors 

offer financing with appealing terms 

such as deferred interest, no interest 

with equal monthly payments 

and convenient monthly payment 

options. To learn more about 

Luxaire home comfort systems, 

visit www.luxaire.com or follow 

@LuxaireHVAC on Twitter. (BPT) l 


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Food & Beverage 

TEA HAS BEEN A BEVERAGE 

OF CHOICE SINCE ANCIENT 

TIMES, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT 

IMMUNE TO CHANGING TASTES. 

WITH THE INTRODUCTION 

OF NEW MICROBREWS JOINING 

THE CRAFT MOVEMENT, 

TEA IS THE LATEST CATEGORY 

TO BRING BLENDING 

TO A NEW LEVEL. 

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CONSUMERS ARE EMBRACING 

CRAFT-BLENDED 

TEAS 

T 

his 

trend is much to the 

delight of tea drinkers, 

who account for over 158 million 

Americans or approximately four 

out of five people. And with 87 

percent of millennials drinking tea, 

according to the Tea Association 

of the USA, microbrews are in 

demand, with many desiring to try 

new flavors. 

The craft trend started with 

microbreweries that first applied the 

term to the small batches of beer 

they produced using traditional 

brewing processes. Consumers are 

enthusiastically toasting the craft 

beer movement as the number 

of operating breweries grew 15 

percent in 2015 for a total of 4,269 

in the U.S. alone, according to the 

Brewers Association. The increased 

demand for such diverse taste 

sensations is not only driving 

selection but also quality. 

Tea-lovers can also look forward to 

a heightened sensory experience 

in their tea cups, especially since 

companies like Bigelow Tea continue 

to emphasize quality, flavor and 

unique blends as craft-blended 

specialty teas join the ranks of other 

popular craft brews.In 1945, Ruth 

Bigelow challenged established 

tea brands and created specialty 

tea in America with the iconic 

“Constant Comment.” Now, over 70 

years later under third-generation 

family leadership, the company is 

embracing the craft movement with 

the launch of a new organic line of 

craft-inspired teas. 

“Today’s consumers are looking 

for unique products that deliver 

a complex, full-flavor experience,” 

says Cindi Bigelow, third-generation 

president and CEO, “and our new 

line was created to do just that.” 

For example, Steep by Bigelow 

is a microbrew tea, rich in flavors 

that connect more exotic flavors 

and ingredients by combining 

such taste counterparts as sweet 

peachy notes with earthy dandelion, 

smoky and nutty oolong 

with delicate floral jasmine and 

smooth, malty teas with flowery 

top notes. 

Today, the concept of craft has 

come to stand for high-quality, 

unique flavors and an artisanal 

experience. 

To learn more about Bigelow Teas, 

visit bigelowtea.com. (BPT) l 


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7 

REASONS DINING AT 

MARINA KITCHEN 

SAN DIEGO IS A MUST-DO 

DESTINATION-DRIVEN GOURMANDS WILL 

DO WELL TO VISIT MARINA KITCHEN 

RESTAURANT ENSCONCED IN THE SAN 

DIEGO MARRIOTT MARQUIS HOTEL. THIS 

INNOVATION-ORIENTED EATERY SERVES UP 

CLASSIC SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISHES, 

BUT WITH ITS OWN DISTINCTIVE, MODERN 

TWIST COURTESY OF CHEF ARON SCHWARTZ. 

k WRITTEN BY MERILEE KERN, 

‘THE LUXE LIST’ EXECUTIVE EDITOR 

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MARRIOTT 

MARQUIS SAN DIEGO MARINA 


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H 

e is a man on a mission to 

proffer foodstuffs crafted 

from the best fresh, seasonal and 

locally-sourced ingredients - dishes 

duly complimented by an awardwinning 

wine program. Ideally 

situated in the scenic harbor area 

of downtown San Diego with close 

ocean access, not only is the seafood 

extremely high caliber but all else on 

the menu is mindfully curated with 

sustainability and quality in mind. 

Conceptually, the recipes exude 

ingenuity, which is among the many 

reasons I find myself craving repeat 

visits to the location. In fact, here are 

seven that’ll inspire you make your 

own reservation at Marina Kitchen: 

1. Highly Talented Chef 

Marina Kitchen is a popular 

destination for tourists and locals 

alike, due in large part to the efforts of 

award-winning chef Aron Schwartz. 

His career highlights include being 

named “Chef of the Fest” at the San 

Diego Bay Food & Wine Festival as 

well as working as the Executive Chef 

at Bernard’O Restaurant , San Diego 

and, before that, as a sous chef at the 

Lutèce in Las Vegas. He graduated 

from the Culinary Institute of America 

in New York and is a local San Diegan 

to boot, having been born and raised 

in “America’s Finest City”. His culinary 

team as a whole boasts over 100 years 

of combined experience; together, 

night after night they create a dining 

experience that is consistently stellar. 

2. Locavore Soars! 

Love eating food grown, raised or 

otherwise produced in your own 

proverbial backyard? Then this locavore 

locale is for you. Marina Kitchen 

strives to create healthy relationships 

with the local area fishermen, farmers 

and butchers to methodically procure 

ingredients from purveyors in the 

community. They even utilize their 

own urban, carbon footprint-reducing 

beekeeping techniques to produce 

their very own raw, organic honey. 

You can test the tasty result in creative 

beverages like their Honeycomb 

Harvest Cream Ale. 

3. Familiar Comfort Food 

with a Modern Twist 

Marina Kitchen adeptly upholds its 

theme of “Modern Comfort” with a 

thoughtful combination of perennial 

favorites but with just the right novel 

spin to keep things exciting. Their take 

on classic recipes is evident in such 

dishes as the Cioppino, which also 

showcases the abundance of local 

seafood available to this restaurant. 

4. Extensive Award-Winning 

Wine Program & Tasting Bar 

Wine is an experience best not 

missed at Marina Kitchen. Options 

include a selective sampling of 

not-yet-released wines straight 

from the barrels. The wine menu 

overall is nicely structured so 

patrons can make their selections 

based on flavor profile, varietal or 

theme. If craft beer or artisan spirits 

are more your speed, you’ll have 

plenty to choose from as well. Try 

the chef’s personal favorite: Maker’s 

Mark served with the restaurant’s 

signature ice sphere. If you’re easily 

overwhelmed by extensive wine 

and beer selections, or just like the 

opportunity to try different options 

in the course of an evening, then 

check out the tasting bar and try 

an assortment of beverages to find 

many you’re sure to love. 

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5. Indoor / Outdoor Seating 

Marina Kitchen is designed to be 

both contemporary and cozy, making 

it the perfect spot for a business dinner, 

a group celebration or an intimate 

meal with a special someone. Choose 

to sit indoors where the décor is lovely 

and certainly comfortable, but keep 

in mind the outdoor seating offers 

captivating panoramic views of the 

bay. And with San Diego’s temperate 

climate, outdoor seating is a great 

option nearly year-round. 

6. Friday and Saturday 

Night Prime Rib Specials 

Carnivores rejoice! On Friday and 

Saturday nights, you can enjoy 

prime rib specials I can assure you 

will beckon you back for more. The 

homemade rub, alone, harkens back 

to those home cooked meals of yore. 

Even Chef Schwartz concedes, “It 

reminds me of the Sunday dinners at 

home when I was a kid”. 

7. Ground-Breaking 

Restaurant for the Marriott Brand 

Marina Kitchen is nothing if not 

unique. A first-of-its-kind eatery for 

the Marriott brand, it’s also distinctive 

within the community. Indeed, this 

inventive and trendsetting spot 

feels much more like a freestanding 

restaurant where the locals hang out 

than a traditional hotel operation. 

“The design of the restaurant captures 

the casual feel of where we live,” says 

Chef Schwartz. “It makes you want to 

sit and enjoy a great meal or drinks 

with friends.” Bonus points: you may 

just see a celebrity or two as Stan Lee, 

Mike Tyson, Nichelle Nichols and Rob 

Zombie are a few of the stars known 

to have dined here. 

These are just a few of the many 

reasons Marina Kitchen is a killer dining 

destination. Perhaps Chef Schwartz 

sums it up best, having noted, “The 

entire Marina Kitchen team has a great 

sense of our identity and works hard to 

stay true to our vision… we are always 

looking for the ‘next best thing’ and… 

staying relevant is what we’re about”. I 

can attest that this unique restaurant 

manages to pull off comfortable, 

approachable, capable and cuttingedge 

all at once. Relevant, indeed. l 

Some or all of the accommodations(s), experience(s), item(s) and/or service(s) detailed 

above were provided at no cost to accommodate this review, but all opinions expressed 

are entirely those of Merilee Kern and have not been influenced in any way. 


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Spring 


SWEET 

W DESSERTS 

hen the scent of fresh 

blooms begins to fill the 

air, it’s a sure sign that spring has 

sprung. It’s the perfect time of year 

to gather loved ones for a leisurely 

meal, then linger over dessert as you 

enjoy this season of refreshment. No 

dessert menu is complete without 

an array of treats, and these creamy, 

homemade Blueberry Key Lime 

Cheesecake Bars are the perfect way 

to put a sweet finishing touch on 

your celebrations. Or go for a crowd 

pleaser with this Cherry Cheesecake 

Lush Dessert and its smooth, velvety 

texture and plump, juicy cherries. 

The secret ingredient in each of 

these desserts is Lucky Leaf Fruit 

Fillings, which are GMO-free and 

contain plenty of fruit – and no highfructose 

corn syrup – for exceptional 

tasting desserts every time. With 

popular flavors like apple, blueberry, 

cherry and strawberry, you have 

plenty of convenient, versatile ways 

to dress up desserts.Find more tasty 

treats for all your spring entertaining 

at luckyleaf.com. 

Blueberry Key Lime 

Cheesecake Bars 

Recipe courtesy of Inside 

BruCrew Life blog 

Prep time: 25 minutes 

Cook time: 45 minutes 

Servings: 24 

- Nonstick cooking spray 

- 30 vanilla cream-filled 

cookies 

- 1/4 cup butter, melted 

- 3 packages (8 ounces 

each) 

cream cheese, softened 

- 3/4 cup sugar 

- 3/4 cup sour cream 

- 1/3 cup key lime juice 

- 1 tablespoon key lime zest 

- 1/4 cup flour 

- green gel food coloring 

(optional) 

- 1 can (21 ounces) Lucky 

Leaf Blueberry 

Pie Filling, divided 

- 3 eggs 

- 1 container (8 ounces) 

whipped topping, thawed 

- key lime slices (optional) 



Place baking sheet on 

bottom rack of oven. Fill 

halfway with water. Heat 

oven to 325 F. Line 9-by-13- 

inch pan with foil and spray 

with nonstick spray. Using 

food processor, pulse cookies 

until crumbly. Stir together 

crumbs and butter. Press evenly 

into bottom of prepared pan. 

Beat cream cheese until 

creamy. Add sugar and sour 

cream, and beat again until 

smooth. Add key lime juice, 

zest and flour, and beat 

until mixed thoroughly. Add 

eggs, one at a time, and beat 

gently after each. Add green 

food coloring to cheesecake 

mixture, if desired. 

Spread cheesecake batter 

evenly over crust in pan. Add 

1 cup of blueberry pie filling 

over top of cheesecake. Use 

butter knife to gently swirl pie 

filling into cheesecake. Do not 

let knife go through to crust. 

Place pan on oven rack 

above tray of water. Bake 

45-48 minutes. Remove 

immediately and place on 

wire rack for 1 hour then 

place in refrigerator until 

completely chilled. 

Cut into 24 squares and 

serve with whipped topping, 

remaining pie filling and key 

lime wedges. 

Cherry Cheesecake 

Lush Dessert 

Recipe courtesy of Lemon 

Tree Dwelling blog 

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 15 minutes 

Servings: 12 

- 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs 

- 1 cup finely chopped pecans 

- 1 cup butter, melted 

- 8 ounces cream cheese, 

softened 

- 1 cup powdered sugar 

- 16 ounces whipped topping, 

- 2 small boxes cheesecake 

flavored pudding 

- 3 cups milk 

- 1 can (21 ounces) Lucky Leaf 

- Cherry Pie Filling 

- 1/2 cup. chopped pecans 

Heat oven to 350 F. 

In medium mixing bowl, 

combine vanilla wafer 

crumbs, finely chopped 

pecans and butter. 

Press into 9-by-13-inch 

baking pan; bake 15 minutes. 

Remove from oven and cool. 

In separate mixing bowl, 

combine cream cheese, 

powdered sugar and 1 1/2 

cups whipped topping. Mix 

until smooth; spread evenly 

over cooled crust. 

Combine cheesecake pudding 

mix, milk and 1 1/2 cups 

whipped topping, and mix 

until smooth. Spread evenly 

over cream cheese layer in pan. 

Top with pie filling, remaining 

whipped topping and chopped 

pecans. (Family Features) l 


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IN FLUENCE 

Travel 

HOW TO PLAN A SUCCESSFUL 

SPRING GETAWAY 

W 

NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, SPRING 

TRAVEL IS SYNONYMOUS WITH 

THE SEARCH FOR WARM WEATHER. 

hile the sunshine may 

help keep the blues at bay, it 

takes more than just golden rays to 

make a trip unforgettable. Whether 

you’re taking a family vacation, a 

couples escape or a getaway with 

friends, these insider tips will help you 

plan a successful trip: 

Look for Deals 

at Well-Known Destinations 

The best trips happen when you 

find a destination that everyone 

loves and you stay on budget. Start 

by researching areas that have 

something for everyone so no one 

feels left out. Myrtle Beach, South 

Carolina - with virtually endless 

attractions, world-class dining and 

60 miles of beautiful shoreline 

- is one of these gems that also 

happens to be affordable. Countless 

deals can be found in any season at 

www.visitmyrtlebeach.com. 

Once you determine your destination, 

dig in to find the deal that’s right for 

you. Some hotels and resorts offer 

themed packages that also provide 

deep discounts on museum tickets, 

concerts and other special events. Or 



you can make your own trip, allowing 

each member of your party to pick 

their favorite must-see attraction. 

Try Something New 

It’s important to enjoy some R&R, 

but also make time to try something 

new on your trip. This will take you 

outside your comfort zone, which 

can stimulate the mind in new and 

exciting ways. What’s more, it’s how 

you create lasting memories. 

With growing interest in adventure 

travel, many destinations are offering 

exciting and fun experiences for 

all age groups. In Myrtle Beach, for 

example, you can try cable boarding 

at Shark Wake Park, which allows 

you to wake-board without a boat, 

or indulge your inner speed demon 

by racing around a track in the area’s 

NASCAR Racing Experience. 

Embrace Experiential Eating 

Eating is one of the best ways 

to truly experience what makes a 

destination unique, so be sure to 

eat like a local, and maybe even 

fish like one, too. Eating turns into a 

memorable experience when you’ve 

helped catch your main dish. Sign up 

for a shrimping, crabbing or a deepsea 

fishing excursion and enjoy an 

adventure plus a delectable meal. 

If you’d rather avoid the open sea, 

you’re not out of luck. Seek out 

restaurants that source ingredients 

locally. That could mean eateries 

that boast a farm-to-table or sea-totable 

experience so you enjoy the 

freshest fare available. 

Become a History Buff 

Virtually anywhere you go in the 

United States, you’ll discover a 

fascinating history of how it came to 

be. When you make time to explore 

museums, walk stunning gardens 

and visit memorials, you’ll be able 

tell tales back home that you would 

otherwise have never known. 

For an insider’s glimpse into 

history, check out National 

Historic Landmarks. For example, 

Hopsewee Plantation in the 

Myrtle Beach area was built an 

estimated 40 years before the 

Revolutionary War. In addition to 

beautiful scenery, you’ll experience 

the heritage of the area up close. 

These four steps will help you 

plan a vacation that your travel 

crew will be raving about long 

after you return home. Best yet, 

you’ll have memories that will last 

a lifetime. (BPT) l 


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IN FLUENCE 

Travel 

TIPS TO CONQUER 

7YOUR PACKING CHALLENGES 

WHILE TRAVELING 

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WHETHER IT’S BUSINESS 

TRAVEL, FAMILY 

ROAD TRIPPING OR A 

ROMANTIC GETAWAY, 

EXPLORING NEW 

PLACES IS EXCITING. 

Y 

ou 

may be counting 

down the days until 

you leave, but if there’s 

one thing you dread, it’s packing. 

Deciding what earns a spot in your 

suitcase is hard enough, let alone 

figuring out how you can fit it all in. 

Do you look with envy at savvy 

jet-setters who seem to navigate 

airports with ease while only toting 

a small carry-on? It’s because years 

of travel experience has taught 

them some packing tricks that 

make the process simple. Now you 

can use these same strategies to 

pack with ease no matter how near 

or far you plan to travel. 

1 

Select Double-Duty 

Clothing Items. 

Check the weather for your 

destination so you pack only items 

appropriate for the forecast. You 

won’t need that big sunhat if rain 

is coming. Want to take it one step 

further? Choose items that multitask. 

For example, a large scarf can be a 

stylish accessory and also be used as 

a blanket on the plane or at the beach. 

2 

Pack Toiletries Strategically. 

If possible, only bring samples and 

travel sizes of items to save space. 

Then leave them behind at the 

end of the trip to open up luggage 

space to bring home mementos. To 

avoid luggage spills and explosions, 

place toiletries in plastic bags or 

add plastic wrap to the tops before 

screwing on the cap. 

3 

Choose Time-Saving Tools. 

Air drying hair takes forever and 

hotel hair dyers are often slow and 

unreliable, so pack a lightweight, 

folding dryer like the Panasonic 

EH-NA27-K Nanoe Compact Hair 

Dryer to streamline your beauty 

routine. The nanoe technology 

draws moisture from the air to 

create moisture-rich ions that 

penetrate each hair shaft ad 

enhance hair’s smoothness and 

shine. Need more incentive? 

The unique Quick-Dry Nozzle 

is designed to dry hair faster, so 

you can spend less time getting 

ready and more time enjoying 

your vacation. 

4 

Fold to Prevent Wrinkling. 

To prevent wrinkles on delicate 

items, try wrapping them around 

soft, bulky items. For example, wrap 

a silk blouse or cotton trousers 

around a sweater. Avoid folding 

clothing any more than necessary. 

In fact, many people use a rolling 

method for packing clothes to save 

space and prevent wrinkles. 

5 

Utilize Odd-Shaped Items. 

Shoes take up a ton of luggage 

space, so strive to select no more 

than three pairs, and wear the 

heaviest or bulkiest pair while 

traveling. Place shoes along the 

sides or bottom to strengthen the 

bag and then stash items inside to 

maximize space (like socks, nylons 

and deodorant). 

6 

Eliminate Makeup Mayhem. 

Only bring makeup essentials 

on a vacation and pack multi-use 

items such as a lipstick that can 

also be used as a blush. To prevent 

shadows and pressed powders 

from cracking, place a pressed 

cotton pad between the powder 

and the lid. 

7 

Grab a Few Plastic Bags. 

One of the most versatile things 

you can bring on a trip is also one 

many people forget: resealable 

plastic bags. Whether you need 

a bag for bringing toys down 

to the pool, a place to put dirty 

clothes throughout your trip, or 

something to place that soggy 

swimsuit in before you check out 

of the hotel, plastic bags are your 

secret weapon. (BPT) l 


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Travel 

STEPS TO SECURE 

7YOUR HOME WHILE 

YOU’RE ON VACATION 

WARMER TEMPERATURES, BUDDING TREES AND BLOOMING FLOWERS 

ARE ALL LOVELY PARTS OF SPRING, BUT WHAT YOU REALLY LOOK 

FORWARD TO IS THE START OF VACATION PLANNING SEASON! 

D 

eciding where to go 

1 

3 

and what to see, making 

arrangements and planning your 

wardrobe are all exciting aspects 

of summer vacation planning. But 

before you pack up to leave on your 

getaway, be sure to take care of 

the most important asset you’ll be 

leaving at home - your home itself. 

“Before going away on vacation, 

homeowners do a lot of things to 

prepare for the security and safety 

of their home while away, including 

stopping the mail, powering down 

electronics and turning off water 

and gas,” says Emily Lewicki, brand 

manager with Coleman Heating and 

Air Conditioning. “Additionally, it is 

important to keep in mind that a home’s 

temperature needs to be monitored, 

which can easily be done by using 

a programmable thermostat.” While 

you’re savoring the fun of your vacation 

planning, here are seven steps you also 

should take to prepare your home to 

remain secure while you’re away: 

Stop the mail. 

Home safety experts agree: a stuffed 

mailbox is a sign of an empty home. 

The United States Postal Service 

allows you to request a vacation hold 

on your mail up to 30 days before your 

departure date. Go to holdmail.usps.com 

to see if this service is available in your 

area. You should also put newspaper 

and package delivery on hold, too, as 

uncollected newspapers or parcels 

in front of your house could also alert 

others that you’re not home. 

2 

Turn off water and gas. 

If a water or gas leak occurs while you’re 

not there to address it, the emergency 

could cause significant damage to 

your home. You can reduce risks by 

turning off water flow to appliances 

like the clothes washer. To conserve 

energy and money, you can also turn 

off the gas flow to your water heater. 

Adjust the thermostat. 

You don’t need to spend money 

to heat or cool your home to a 

comfortable level when you’re 

not there to enjoy it. Turn down 

the thermostat, but don’t turn 

your HVAC system completely off. 

Extreme temperatures can harm 

your home and its contents. A 

programmable thermostat can take 

care of temperature adjustments 

for you while you’re away. If you 

don’t already have a programmable 

thermostat, consider installing a 

model like Coleman’s Hx(TM) 

thermostat. The touch-screen 

interface makes it easy to program 

the system, plus a free downloadable 

app allows you to control the 

thermostat from your smartphone, 

no matter where you travel. Just 

be sure to leave your internet 

connection active at home so your 

thermostat can communicate with 

the app while you’re away. 

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Put lights on 

timers or sensors. 

A well-lit home looks lived in and 

is less appealing to burglars. Put 

outside lights on sensors so they’ll 

turn on when the sun goes down. 

Use timers to turn interior lights on 

and off at appropriate times. 

5 

Prep your kitchen. 

Go through the refrigerator and 

pantry and throw away any food 

that could go bad while you’re 

away. No one wants to come 

home to smelly, spoiled food. 

Empty the trash and arrange for 

a neighbor to put the trash at the 

curb on your scheduled pickup day. 

Unplug all small appliances like the 

coffee maker, toaster ovens, food 

processors, etc. 

6 

Power down 

electronic devices. 

Items like computers, TVs and 

phone chargers all draw power 

while plugged in, even if they’re not 

switched on. Turn off and unplug 

electronic devices to reduce power 

usage in the house and protect 

electronics from power surges 

while you’re away. 

7 

Secure the garage. 

This is especially important if your 

home has an attached garage with 

direct access into your home. Most 

garage doors have a simple bolt lock 

that can be engaged from inside to 

prevent the door from being raised. 

Remember to also lock the door from 

the garage into your house. 

Everyone looks forward to vacation. 

With some simple prep, you can 

ensure your home stays secure while 

you’re away. To learn more about 

home heating and air-conditioning, 

visit www.colemanac.com or follow 

Twitter @ColemanHVAC.(BPT) l 


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SUITSUPPLY 

Ah, the beach. Where 

troubles are few and less is 

more. In the dead of winter, 

the promise of soft sand 

between your toes and 

warm sun on your face may 

seem like a world away. 

But with spring around the 

corner, it’s a world that 

will soon again be at your 

sockless, tanned feet. 

So it’s time to start packing. 

Because this summer we’re 

going places. From palm 

lined beaches to snazzy 

rooftop parties under 

sweltering night 

skies. And you’re 

coming with us. Travel 

light, go with the flow 

and be ready to scramble at 

a moment’s notice. As the 

mercury rises, so do the 

chances of great things 

happening. But wherever 

you’re going or might 

unexpectedly end up, there’s 

no need to sweat it. On the 

contrary. Because there’s 

nothing like the perks of 

summer to make you feel 

larger than life. 




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RACHEL 

KYLIAN 

“ 

When I Want 

Something, 

I Do Everything 

To Get It . 

” 

Says, 



kWRITTEN BY WILLIAM JACKSON 

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF JASON KEEPLER 


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“ 

MY FAMILY 

IS VERY 

PROUD OF 

MY JOURNEY 

AS AN 

ACTRESS. 

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RACHEL KYLIAN IS 

A MULTI-TALENTED ACTRESS, 

VOICE-OVER ARTIST, 

AND MODEL. 

PASSIONATE ABOUT THE 

ARTS SINCE HER CHILDHOOD, 

KYLIAN HAS PURSUED DANCE, 

THEATER AND PAINTING. 

B 

orn in France, Kylian, the middle one of three 

daughters, visited Hollywood at age 16 and 

realized she was destined to be on stage. That same year, she 

began modeling, on runways, in beauty pageants and print. 

Having had the opportunity to travel abroad extensively, 

Kylian has mastered five languages - French, Swahili, 

English, Spanish and German and can speak conversational 

Chinese. With every endeavor she pursues, she brings her 

multicultural experiences collected from around the world. 

This rich, and certainly rare, history contributes to Kylian’s 

inviting persona and confident spirit. Though a strong 

and obviously intelligent woman, she is appreciative and 

humble, grateful for the opportunities she has been gifted 

along her thrilling journey. 


Looking at the immediate horizon, Kylian gives 

no indication of slowing down. She is the French 

female voice (the trainer) for the fitness app Fitbit, 

the face for Honda Clarity 2017, hers is the beautiful 

voice on The Affair (Showtime) episode 10, season 

3, and she has two indie films scheduled for release 

this year. Whew! 

Looking back over her progressive career, it’s been 

a great deal of hard work and, of course, very busy. 

Kylian believes you have to be careful what you ask 

for, because right now she is busier than ever. It’s 

not that she’s ungrateful. She has strong work ethic 

and confidence instilled in her by her supportive 

parents. About her passion Kylian says, “When I want 

something, I do everything to get it”. When asked 

what her family thinks about her career choice to be 

an actress, Kylian joyfully responds, “My family is very 

proud of my journey as an actress”. 

We share her family’s jubilation and look forward to 

the many more accomplishments yet to come to this 

beautiful and talented actress. l 

As a tour de force within the Hollywood circle, diverse 

acting opportunities are keeping Kylian’s career busy. 

Her first role in a major film is as a supporting actress in 

‘Black November,’ a story based on actual events about the 

struggle for Nigeria’s petroleum-rich Niger delta of which 

she said working with great talents such as Hakeem Kae- 

Kazim, Kim Bassinger, Mickey Rourke, Vivica A. Fox and 

writer and director Jeta Amata was “a great experience”. 

Kylian’s most recent appearance is in the 2016 holiday film 

‘Almost Christmas’, starring Danny Glover, Gabrielle Union, 

Kimberly Elise and Monique. Kylian, whose character is 

the mom Grace Meyers, is the backbone of the family. 

Kylian says, “Working with the legend Danny Glover is 

thrilling. He is simple and humble, he is calm and sweet. 

It was lovely to work with him and to analyze his process”. 


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Technology E ditor’s Picks 

kWRITTEN BY BY JAMES NELSON, 

TECHNOLOGY EDITOR 

FOR INFLUENTIAL MAGAZINE 

BEST DASHBOARD NAVIGATION 

SYSTEM NAVDY 

Regardless of how they’re marketed, 

dashboard smartphone mounts are still 

dangerous as they draw your eyes off 

the road. Instead, pair Navdy with 

your phone, slide it onto your 

dash and you’ve got a heads-up display 

with turn-by-turn directions, 

call and text notifications, 

and intuitive swipe gestures. 

$799 

navdy.com 

BEST TECH FOR YOUR 

KIDS LEGO BOOST 

This isn’t the Lego you grew up with. 

Designed for kids seven and UP, 

the Boost kit is aimed at children 

interested in building robots 

and will introduce them to coding in the 

process. It includes all the components 

needed to build five different functioning 

robots, plus interactive instructions 

that can be followed on an iPad 

or other mobile device. 

$160 

available August, 

lego.com 

Here are a few of our favorite gadgets 

which have caught our attention thus far in 2017. 

Get ready to lust after some groovy gadgets. 



BEST UNIVERSAL REMOTE 

SEVENHUGS SMART REMOTE 

“The first remote for everything” 

does just what it says. 

From Sonos to Nest to your TV, 

this sleek remote’s touchscreen 

interface adapts to display controls 

for whatever device you point it at. 

You can even point it at your 

door to order an Uber. 

$229 

pre-order at 

sevenhugs.com 

BEST PET 

TECHNOLOGY 

LINK AKC 

DOG COLLAR 

Beyond simply allowing you to 

track your pup via GPS, this 

classically styled smart collar 

records your dog’s daily activity, 

alerts you when he steps outside 

a custom “safe zone” that you 

define using the app, and has 

a built-in LED light to improve 

visibility during nighttime walks. 

$ 149 

pre-order at 

linkakc.com 

BEST CONNECTED 

RUNNING SHOE 

UNDER ARMOUR 

SPEEDFORM VELOCITI 

This lightweight runner is one 

of three stylish new Under 

Armour shoes that track 

metrics like speed and distance 

and automatically upload 

your data to Under Armour’s 

MapMyRun platform. 

A favorite feature is the 

Jump Around test which is a 

quick drill that assesses how 

well your legs have recovered 

since your last run. 

$140 

pre-order at 

underarmour.com 

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IN NETWORK 

People You Should Know 

DEREK O’NEILL 

Psychotherapist, Motivational Speaker, Author, 

Martial Arts Sensei, and Humanitarian 

Who He Is: Standing in front of thousands of people teaching a workshop, 

Derek O’Neill has the uncanny ability to connect with each person 

in the room and make them feel as if they are having a private conversation. 

His charisma is magnetic and his energy palpable, and at the end 

of the day, the audience understands positive change is possible, and 

leave empowered to start manifesting their dreams. Motivated by his 

love for humanity, Derek shares with audiences around the world that 

suffering is unnecessary. Distilled from his life work, marital arts career, 

and study with wise yogis and Indian as well as Tibetan masters, Derek 

turns ancient wisdom into modern day teachings, to help others bring 

harmony, happiness, and success into their lives. 

He Is Inspired by His Travels: Inspired by his worldly travels, where he 

witnessed poverty, and emotional and physical suffering, Derek began 

to devote himself to helping humanity through charitable causes. Using 

the success of his workshops, books and speaking events - where he 

empowers thousands each year to overcome the painful events in their 

lives - he started allocating proceeds to charitable causes that assist those 

in greatest need. 

His Commitment To Being A Master Teacher: Applying the wisdom 

of the yogis, Derek became aware there is endless abundance and 

energy if you know how attract it. No matter the challenge - addiction, 

weight, abuse, grief, depression, and illness - we can all change for the 

better by properly tapping into the intelligent energy that surrounds us. 

He Is Present In His Life: From childhood Derek was very intuitive, 

knowing he had come to teach others. Today, motivated by his personal 

journey through abuse, family alcoholism, a successful private practice, 

and the death of his wife, Derek shares tools and techniques on how to 

tap into your Spiritual Quotient, so you can activate your full potential 

and reclaim happiness in your life. 

His Grandest Achievement: In his life, Derek achieved master black 

belt and spoke at the United Nations, but his most cherished achievement 

is his humanitarian work. Through his charity SQ Foundation, he 

has fed and clothed over 35,000 children, and recently opened a fully 

accredited university and 100 bed hospital in India. In recognition, Derek 

was honored as Humanitarian of the Year and named International 

Celebrity Ambassador for Variety International Children’s Charity. 



SIMONA FUSCO 

Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Fashionista, 

Actress, Producer, Philanthropist 

Who She Is: Simona is a driven entrepreneur who understands 

the complexity of people and their relationships. Her successes are 

in spite of the hardships that have strengthened her. Simona has 

harnessed it to create businesses that help bring value and touch 

other people’s lives. Where some see just a beautiful woman, Simona 

proves herself to being a resilient, passionate, and ambitious 

woman who has flourished in light of personal tragedies. 

Being A Successful Entrepreneur Is Important: From personal 

experience, it takes tremendous discipline and focus to become a 

successful entrepreneur. From Simona’s experience, her belief is in 

order to succeed, you should find your passion and find a specialty 

which adds value to people’s lives. Finding a mentor and reading 

books by innovators and leaders are equally important. Simona 

feels a sense of accomplishment and success through the awards 

she has accrued, as well as through the happiness of her clients. 

Philanthropy Enriches Her Life: Simona founded the Maria 

Gruber Organization to honor her late mother who fought cancer 

twice in her life. Having been a caretaker of her mom during 

these times, Simona understands the loneliness and lack of help 

dealing during these times. Her organization is about helping 

loved ones make it through this moment in their lives. Though 

this help, Simona can see someone’s face light up because of the 

help she provides, without expecting anything in return. It is a 

humbling and satisfying experience to touch someone’s life. It 

deepens one’s values and inspires others to gives back without 

asking for anything in return. For Simona, helping people in 

need is the ultimate reward. 

Balance Is A Key To Success: Success is a very personal 

thing – it varies person to person. Simona defines her success 

as being able to offer peace of mind not just to herself her but 

more importantly her family. 

She is Present In Her Life: The legacy Simona strives to leave 

behind is one of inspiration and positive impact on people’s lives. 

She would like to be remembered as a courageous woman taught 

others not let mistakes or hardship get the best of you, to turn them 

into opportunities. The biggest legacy of all? Her daughter, Amber. 

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PERSONAL 

Spring 

CLEANING 

kWRITTEN BY SIMONA FUSCO, OWNER OF PERFECT 12 

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SPRING CLEANING ISN’T ONLY 

MEANT FOR YOUR CLOSET. 

IN FACT, MOST OF THE TIME 

WE FORGET THE MOST 

IMPORTANT INVENTORY IS 

THE ONE WE NEED TO TAKE 

OF OUR LIFE, AND THE PEOPLE 

WE CONSIDER OUR FRIENDS 

AND LOVED ONES. 

A 

re your friends supportive of you? Are they 

a positive influence in your life? There’s a 

saying “you are the five people you spend the most time 

with”. Are you happy with that picture? Or, is it time for 

a change? What about your significant other? Are you 

still stuck in a relationship going nowhere? Is he / she 

making promises only to break them? It might be time 

to pull the plug on those toxic relationships that bring 

you down and no longer make you happy. 

Sometimes we become so used to being in an 

unhealthy relationship we think toxic patterns are the 

norm. Remind yourself you are worthy of a healthy 

relationship with someone who appreciates you. Stop 

making excuses for him / her thinking they’ll change. 

People can only change for a short period of time. 

They typically always go back to who they are. Start to 

break free from this toxic pattern. 

Some of Us Need to Break Free 

in Stages and That’s Ok. 

Change doesn’t happen overnight unless, of course, 

the relationship is abusive; then cut him / her loose 

NOW. There is NEVER any excuse for violence, or 

emotional abuse. Start taking steps to distance 

yourself from the relationship and regain your strength. 

Prepare yourself emotionally and mentally that it will 

be hard for a while, but in the end you open yourself 

up to something better. Only when you’re free from 

negativity can positivity enter your life. 

Take Your Mind Off. 

Surround yourself with people who love and care 

about you. Chances are they were telling you for a 

long time to break free of this toxic relationship. They’ll 

remind you of what a healthy relationship looks like 

and to love yourself again. 

Good Days and Bad Days. 

You’ll have good and bad days, and your loved ones, 

or your true friends can help get you through those 

down days. 

Although the relationship was toxic, you’re so 

accustomed to being with this person you might even 

miss certain things about them. Do not confuse your 

loneliness with being by yourself. It’ll feel new and scary 

to be on your own. That is a normal feeling. In time 

you’ll thank yourself for having loved yourself enough 

to break free. New people will enter your life. Whatever 

you do, do not jump into another relationship right 

away. Practice self-love and healing. 

Start Blooming Again 

Once you break free of your toxic relationship you’ll start 

seeing other areas of your life start blooming as well. 

It’ll affect your friendships in a positive way and you’ll 

start being more productive at work. You’ll start to feel 

a weight lifted off your chest. You’ll feel free and realize 

how beautiful life can be without the constant drama 

and negativity. 

Try to do something positive everyday that’ll make 

you feel good about yourself and to get your selfesteem 

back. This is the time to be selfish and take care 

of you. The energy you put out into the world comes 

back. Make it positive. Your future self will thank you. As 

the saying goes, “When you stop chasing losers, it gives 

prince charming a chance to catch up to you”. l 



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IN FLUENCE 

THE REINVENTION OF A 

Woman 

MULTI-FACETED 

BORN ON AUGUST 25, 1970, IN ARICA, 

CHILE, TERESA V. COX IS THE EPITOME 

OF THE “REINVENTED WOMAN.” 

HAVING LED A SUCCESSFUL 

ELEVEN-YEAR CAREER IN SALES, 

A FIFTEEN-YEAR CAREER IN NONPROFIT 

MANAGEMENT, TERESA IS NOW 

COMPLETELY SUBMERGED INTO A 

FULL-TIME CAREER AS CONTEMPORARY 

ABSTRACT COMMERCIAL ARTIST. 

D 

escribing herself as an “innate artist,” she 

is not a stranger to the art scene. Teresa 

enjoyed success as the owner and designer of jewelry 

and fashion design businesses. She was featured on 

several Univision Television fashion segments and was 

the Fashion Editor for Popular Hispanics Magazine. 

Also, she co-hosted the groundbreaking bilingual 

feminist radio show “Hijas de Eva ATX.” 

Teresa’s work is heavily influenced by her homeland, 

Chile. Her creativity was spawned at a very early age 

kWRITTEN BY MARK JOHNSON 

while living near the Pacific Ocean, Atacama Desert, 

and the Andes mountains. It continued to blossom 

while living in the California Bay Area. Her inspiration 

includes a fusion of these elements, plus many others 

inspired by her artistic heritage, and eye for combining 

modern design with organic elements. 

Teresa’s art currently resides in Texas and Chile and 

is also extending to Mexico. She will hold exhibits in 

Mexico City the last week in March, and additional 

exhibits in Cancun the last week in April. Teresa’s work 

will be displayed and be available for purchase at 

several renowned residential and commercial design 

centers in Mexico City. 

As a visual artist and interior decorator, Teresa can 

create unique pieces which harmonize with the decor 

of any home or business, providing a value added to 

her clients. Specializing in commercial art, Teresa caters 

to the hospitality and restaurant industries. However, 

many of her pieces also display in the residences of 

individuals and art collectors . 

For more information, visit www.teresacoxart.com/ 

or email: Sales@Teresavcox.com l 

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Specializing in commercial art, 

Teresa caters to the hospitality 

and restaurant industries. 

However, many of her pieces also 

display in the residences of 

individuals and art collectors. 

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EVENT GUIDE 

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204 Colorado Street 

Austin, TX 78701 

5 – 9 PM 

The High Road on Dawson 

700 Dawson Road 


It’s My Park Day 

www.austinparks.org 

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11 AM – 1 PM 

JW Marriott Austin 

110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 

78701 

Long Center Presents: 

Fran Lebowitz 

7:30 – 9:30 PM 

Long Center 

for the Performing Arts 

701 W Riverside Dr 


Austin Studios - Stage 7 

1901 East 51 Street, 


8 PM 

Blanton Museum 

of Art Austin, Texas 

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Frank Erwin Center 

1701 Red River St. 


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Beautiful: The Carole 

King Musical 

Tuesday, March 21, 8 

PM – Sunday, March 26, 

2017, 8 PM 

Bass Concert Hall 

2350 Robert Dedman 

Drive / Austin, TX 78712 

Blanton Museum of Art 

200 E Martin Luther King 

Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78701 

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Beautiful: The Carole 

King Musical 

Tuesday, March 21, 8 

PM – Sunday, March 26, 

2017, 8 PM 

Bass Concert Hall 

2350 Robert Dedman 

Drive / Austin, TX 78712 

Uncle Tom’s Cabin and 

the American Stage 

4 – 5:30 PM 

Harry Ransom Center 

300 W. 21st Street 

The University 

of Texas at Austin 


Palmer Events Center 

900 Barton Springs Rd, 




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JW Marriott Austin 

110 E 2nd St. 


Umlauf Sculpture Garden 

605 Robert E. Lee 


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Luncheon 

11 AM – 1 PM 

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500 E 4th Street 


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World of Wonders Gala 

7 – 10 PM 

Harry Ransom Center 

300 W 21st St 


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presents “An Afternoon 

In Wonderland” Tea 

1 – 3 PM / Hotel Ella 

6:30 – 9:30 PM 

Umlauf Sculpture Garden 

605 Robert E. Lee 


10 AM – 4 PM 

1900 S 1st St, Austin, 

Texas 78704 

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IN SOCIETY 

UNMASKED GALA 

SHATTERS FUNDRAISING GOAL 

FOR LOCAL NONPROFIT, 

WONDERS & WORRIES 

kPHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MARC SWENDNER OF MARC SWENDNER PHOTOGRAPHY 

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onders & Worries, an Austin-based nonprofit 

that provides professional support for children 

during a parent’s illness, hosted their third 

annual Unmasked Masquerade Gala at the JW Marriott 

downtown Austin on February 24. This year, the event 

honored Meredith Cooper, co-founder and former 

executive director, as well as Shelly and David Bain, who 

chaired the gala to new heights of philanthropy success. 

Presented by Texas Oncology, the 400 Unmasked 

attendees raised more than $460,000 – the most successful 

8 

spring gala in the 15-year history of the organization – and 

nearly double the amount raised in 2016. 

“I cannot overstate the value of what the organization 

did for my family in our hardest, most trying times,” 

shared Shelly Bain, who was diagnosed with breast 

cancer when her children were 4 and 7 years old. “Our 

children processed and adapted, thanks to Wonders 

& Worries. What they did for us is what they do for 

hundreds of other central TX families - free of charge.” 

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The Bain’s daughter, Reese, now 10 years old, also spoke: 

“Wonders & Worries helped me because I could talk to other 

kids that were going through the same thing I was, and it 

helped me understand what my mom was going through. 

I tried to talk to my friends but they didn’t understand.” At 

least 15 members of the extended Bain family attended the 

event to show their support. The evening featured a festive 

cocktail hour with extensive raffle prizes, including diamond 

earrings donated by The Menagerie and a rifle donated by 

Woods General Contracting. Emcee Rod Babers, former 

Texas Longhorns football player, kept spirits high. Heath 

Hale of Cowboy Auctioneers led a live auction with gusto 

before DJ Gatsby mixed tunes for the afterparty. 

As a bonus on the memorable night, Meredith’s first 

granddaughter was born just hours after the event 

concluded. Wonders & Worries executive director 

Alex Gabbi said, “I couldn’t be happier with how 

everything came together for Unmasked. The support 

we’ve received tonight is phenomenal, and it means we 

can serve that many more children.” 

Wonders & Worries is the only organization of its kind in 

the U.S., providing professional support for children 2- 18 

through a parent’s serious illness. Since 2001, Wonders & 

Worries has reached more than 6,500 children and family 

members. All services are free of charge and offered in 

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Live auction highlights included vacation packages 

for dove hunting in Argentina and private plane ride 

and fly-fishing in Colorado; exclusive tickets to concerts 

and events including Lollapalooza and Cubs games; and 

the heart-warming appearance of “Tucker,” a 12-weekold 

Borderdoodle puppy. Also, a surprise tribute video 

brought Meredith Cooper to tears, featuring some of her 

first clients and Board members sharing the impact of 

the organization on their lives. Cooper took the stage 

to express her gratitude “from the bottom of my heart.” 

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English and Spanish. For more information, please visit 

www.wondersandworries.org. l 

1) Shelly and David Bain, Chairs of the UNMASKED Gala 

2) Alex Gabbi, Executive Director of Wonders & Worries 

3- 4-7-8) Guests of the UNMASKED 

5) UNMASKED Committee 

6) Ashley Ohls and Blake Williams, the Queen and King of the UNMASKED 

9) Meredith Cooper, Co-Founder and former Executive Director 

of Wonders & Worries 

10) Cowboy Auctioneers and William Jackson, Chief Business Officer 

of InFluential Magazine, Spanish InFluential and Teen InFluential 

11) Miss Reese Bain with “Tucker,” the Borderdoodle 

12) DJ Gatsby 

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ARTS 

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WHERE THE 

GLAMOUR 

GLITTERED 

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kWRITTEN BY SANDRA RASCON, CO-FOUNDER OF INFLUENTIAL MAGAZINE 

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MIGUEL ANGEL EXCEPT WHERE NOTED 

hen the arts speak, everything meaningful 

and everyone wonderful appears on the 

red carpet. Glamour, gowns, and guests swirled about 

Sam Bass Concert Plaza at the 2017 Texas Cultural 

Trust’s Texas Medal of Arts Awards. 

The glittering winners were none other than our 

brightest and best including: singer song writer Kris 

Kristofferson, Paul Mitchell patrons Eloise and Jean 

Paul DeJoria, Houston patron Lynn Wyatt, gospel 

singer Yolanda Adams, ballerina Lauren Anderson, 

educators at Dallas Black Dance Theatre (the troupe 

performed), actress Renée Elise Goldsberry, visual 

artist Leo Villareal, literary arts writer John Philip 

Santos, journalist Scott Pelley and architect Frank 

Welch. The Tobin Endowment was also awarded and 

recognized as a benefactor contributing over $50 

million, while Kenny Rogers received the Lifetime 

Achievement Award. 

After musical and literary performances in the concert 

hall, guests made their way into what seemed like a 

glowing fantasy dinner land complete with chandeliers, 

candelabras and everything glass, glittery, and pink. 

The Texas Cultural Trust generates nearly half a 

billion dollars for artistic excellence in Texas helping 

many artists, including public school children. The 

Trust advocates to support and expose Texans to the 

beauty and life saving graces of the arts. As award 



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legends and luminaries who have achieved greatness 

through their creative talents, as well as those whose 

generosity has opened doors to artistic opportunity 

for Texans of all ages. Past honorees have included 

Jamie Foxx, Eva Longoria, ZZ Top, Willie Nelson, Dan 

Rather, Neiman Marcus, Margaret McDermott, Tommy 

Lee Jones, Debbie Allen, Walter Cronkite, Lake Flato 

Architects, the Nasher Foundation, Sandra Cisneros, 

Clint Black, and Lyle Lovett, among others. 

9 

winner Yolanda Adams noted in her receiving speech, 

“The arts is our humanity”. 

Texas is greater for having this trust and it lives up to 

its mission as a leading voice for the arts in education, 

advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting 

the artistic excellence of our state. 

Jennifer Ransom Rice, Executive Director, Ellen Mason, 

Communications Director, Claire Hicks, Development 

Manager and their very capable team, should feel 

great pride in what is to date, one of the most splendid 

events ever to grace Austin. To date, the Texas Medal 

of Arts Awards has presented 99 medals to 105 Texas 

10 

Celebrity and notable attendees among the 1,000 

guests also included: William Jackson, Chief Business 

Officer of InFluential Magazine, Spanish InFluential and 

Teen InFluential, Sandra Rascon, Co-Founder of InFluential 

Magazine, writer Forrest Preece and Linda Ball, Chris 

Hendel, General Manager of Neiman Marcus Austin, Terri 

Broussard Williams, Affiliate Vice President of Advocacy 

with the American Heart Association, and Cassie LaMere, 

Event Marketing Director, Lexus of Austin & Lakeway. l 

1) Debbie Allen, Host and 2001 Texas Medal of Arts Honoree 

2) Eloise and John Paul DeJoria 

3) Lauren Anderson 4) Leo Villareal and Yvonne Force Villareal 

5) Lynn Wyatt 6) Scott Pelley 7) Yolanda Adams 

8) Awards Presentation Finale 

9) Sandra Rascon, Co-Founder of InFluential Magazine 

and William Jackson, Chief Business Officer of InFluential 

Magazine, Spanish InFluential and Teen InFluential. 

(Photography courtesy of Oh Happy Day Photo Booth). 

10) Jennifer Carnes, Public Relations Manager, Neiman Marcus, 

Austin and her husband James White 


FLUENTIAL 157

Spanish 

MARITZA 

RODRÍGUEZ 

ANDREA 

DOPICO 

LAURA 

APARICIO 

LISA 

FARRALL 

MODO 

THE ART OF LIVING WELL 


MARZO / ABRIL 2017 

ROSA 

WINTERINA 

mujer... 

SIMPLEMENTE 

MARÍA ALEJANDRA 

REQUENA 

CÁPSULA 

by BENITO 

SANTOS

Spanish 

Esta revista no sería posible 

sin el equipo InFluential 

David E. Venegas Q. 

Editor Junior Spanish InFluential 

Comunicador social 

medium.com/@david.ve 

@Venegas_D 

Mención impreso, graduado 

de la Universidad Católica Santa 

Rosa en Caracas. Además de 

la fotografía y el arte de la 

literatura narrativa, se ha 

desempeñado en periodismo 

gastronómico. Ha realizado 

trabajos especiales para revistas de 

economía, negocios, publicidad 

y mercadeo. Desea, algún día, 

convertirse en novelista. 

Argenis Gudiño 

Diseñador gráfico 

Presidente de What Taller Gráfico 

agudino@whatgrafico.com 

@centaurusve 

Empresa dirigida al diseño 

editorial y comunicación visual. 

Ex profesor universitario en el 

área de diseño en el Colegio 

Universitario Monseñor de 

Talavera. Amante de la fotografia 

de paisajes y de la buena comida. 

Fiel creyente que los seres 

humanos atraen su propia suerte. 

FOTOGRAFÍA 

CORTESÍA 

CNN EN ESPAÑOL 

MODELO 

MARÍA ALEJANDRA 

REQUENA 

Edimar Torres 

y Alvenis Gudiño 

Ingeniero en sistema 

y publicista 

Fundadores de @dulceequilibrio 

Respectivamente, ambos 

runners de corazón, 

amantes de la cocina saludable 

y creen que la mejor receta 

para la vida es sonreír. 

Twitter: 

@EdimarTorres 

@AlvenisG 

Dr. Miguel Sira 

Médico cirujano 

www.solterosdrsira.com 

Egresado de la Universidad 

del Zulia. Médico sexólogo, 

graduado del Centro de 

Investigaciones Psiquiátricas, 

Psicológicas y Sexológicas 

de Venezuela. Expresidente 

de la Sociedad Venezolana 

de Sexología Médica, entre 

1998 – 2001. Productor Nacional 

Independiente y conductor 

del programa “Piel Adentro”, 

transmitido por 92.9FM, desde 

el año 2004 hasta la actualidad. 

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COLABORADORES 


Nixon Ruiz 

Diseñador gráfico 

TSU en Mercadeo, artista 

plástico, ilustrador y estilista 

@briamcute 

Nixon.Ruiz 

Nick Ruiz Alvarez 

Actualmente es maquillador 

de Revlon Venezuela, Kiko 

(marca italiana de cosméticos), 

Peggy Sage (marca francesa 

de maquillaje) y Loreal 

Paris Venezuela. 

Carla González Islas 

Profesora de educación física 

Instructora de Hatha Yoga 

Fundadora de wellnessbreak.cl 

@carlagonzalezislas 

@WellnessBreakCL 

Complementado su práctica 

deportiva de running y 

natación con el Hatha Yoga. 

Promueve la disciplina holística 

en empresas, escuelas y 

universidades de Santiago de 

Chile y Concepción, entregando 

herramientas a todas aquellas 

personas que deseen mejorar 

su calidad de vida. 

Fabbiola Palumbo 

Editora Fashion Junior 

Spanish InFluential 

Consultora y asesora de imagen 

@FabbiolaPL 

Selección de guardarropas a 

Gerentes, CEO´s y sus esposas; 

también realiza Styling, selección 

del vestuario en las campañas 

publicitarias. Trabaja en 

Consultores Neurosales, 

empresa que se encarga 

de cooperar en la capacitación y 

construcción de organizaciones 

de excelencia humana a través 

del Aprendizaje Transformador. 

Julio Romano 

Licenciado en Mercadotecnia 

Universidad UVM (Universidad 

del Valle de México) 

www.studiorm7.com.mx 

Director Comercial (StudioRM7) 

Coordinación de campañas, 

Asesor de campañas 

digitales, creación de 

estrategias digitales e imagen, 

capacitación de ventas, 

negociación de medios de 

comunicación, Coordinación 

de eventos, elaboración 

de medios impresos. 

Giuseppe Paladino 

Terapeuta sistémico 

y especialista en feng shui 

www.giuseppepaladino.com 

gpaladinob@gmail.com 

Twitter/Facebook/Instagram 

@gpaladinob 

A través de las constelaciones 

familiares realiza consultas 

individuales, en grupos o 

empresas que están atascados 

en problemas o situaciones 

que no han podido resolver. 

Busca soluciones por medio 

de una nueva visión. 

Elizabeth Gutiérrez 

Comunicadora social 

@gutierrez_eliza 

Mención impreso, graduada 

de la Universidad Católica 

Santa Rosa en Caracas. Además 

de producciones radiales, ha 

realizado trabajos especiales 

para revistas digitales en las 

secciones culturales, sociales 

y espectáculos. Le apasionan 

las entrevistas de personalidad. 

Actualmente, se desempeña 

como Productor Creativo 

en Televen y sueña 

con tener un programa radial. 

Dr. Miguel Eljure 

Médico cirujano 

www.dreljure.com 

Egresado de la Facultad de 

Medicina de la Universidad 

Autónoma de Nuevo León 

Subespecialidad médica, 

Hospital Central Sur, Petróleos 

Mexicanos. “Cirugía Plástica, 

Estética y Reconstructiva”. 

Además de su amplia trayectoria 

y participación en producciones 

científicas, congresos, eventos 

y actividades docentes, posee 

destacadas distinciones 

en su especialidad. 

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Spanish 

MAMOPLASTÍA DE AUMENTO 


SALUD 


el plus para lucir 

una silueta perfecta 

DESDE HACE MÁS DE 5 MIL AÑOS LAS MAMAS 

HAN SIDO SÍMBOLO DE SENSUALIDAD, SEXUALIDAD, 

FERTILIDAD Y MATERNIDAD EN LA MUJER. EL AUMENTO 

MAMARIO ES CONSIDERADO, DESPUÉS DE LA LIPOSUCCIÓN, 

LA INTERVENCIÓN MÁS COMÚN EN EL MUNDO 

kPOR DR. MIGUEL ELJURE ELJURE 


Email: dreljure@plastique.mx 

Facebook: @DrMiguelEljure 

Twitter: @Dr_MiguelEljure 


Spanish 

En algunos sectores de la población e incluso en 

los medios de comunicación, es habitual referirse 

en términos despectivos a las personas que 

se han sometido a un aumento mamario. Hay quienes 

piensan que es un acto frívolo y propio de personas 

vanidosas. Han transcurrido 50 años desde que se realizó 

el primer implante mamario. Sin embargo, la intención 

de aumentar el seno femenino mediante la inyección o 

colocación de distintos materiales es más antigua. 

Los injertos para aumentar el tamaño o la forma de la 

mama femenina se han utilizado desde finales del siglo 

XIX. En 1889 se emplearon inyecciones de parafina, 

con resultados desastrosos. El aumento de volumen de 

la mama no contó con una técnica fiable hasta 1962 

cuando se idearon los primeros implantes de mama, que 

consistían en unas bolsas de lámina de silicón rellenas 

de aceite de silicón de grado médico. Tecnológicamente 

los implantes de mama han evolucionado mucho pero, 

en esencia, la idea sigue siendo la misma. 

Actualmente, la cirugía consiste en la colocación de un 

implante para crear una figura proporcional y estética, 

siempre tomando en cuenta el estereotipo ideal de la 

propia paciente en cuanto a tamaño y forma. El tamaño 

ideal del aumento de senos depende de varios criterios, 

cada mujer es única; las características físicas y las 

preferencias personales de cada paciente hacen que 

el tamaño ideal de las mamas sea una decisión muy 

personal. Las mujeres que se realizan una mamoplastía 

de aumento, generalmente son pacientes jóvenes que 

ya se han desarrollado y no están satisfechas con la 

forma o el tamaño de sus senos o mujeres que con el 

paso de los años y tras pasar por distintas etapas, como 

el embarazo y la lactancia, presentan cambios como 

disminución de volumen y proyección de las mamas. 

La consulta para valoración y elección del volumen 

y forma de los implantes es muy importante, ya que se 

busca atender los deseos de cada paciente, resolver sus 

dudas, tomar medidas de su cuerpo, realizar una serie de 

cálculos y, de esta forma, proponer el tamaño correcto 

para conseguir la proporción más natural y armónica. 

De esta manera, la paciente decidirá qué tipo de 

prótesis mamaria desea, en función de la valoración y 

pruebas realizadas con distintos tamaños de muestras 

de implantes, los consejos proporcionados por el 

Cirujano Plástico, Estético y Reconstructivo basados en 

la forma, medidas de la paciente, flexibilidad de la piel; 

así como el deseo personal de cada paciente. Optar 

por un volumen proporcional a las medidas, peso y 

talla de cada paciente, es decir, a la estructura y forma 

de su cuerpo, es la garantía para elegir el tamaño ideal 

de aumento de senos. 

El implante puede ser colocado por delante o detrás del 

músculo pectoral.. El abordaje puede realizarse por la areola, 

la axila, el ombligo o el pliegue submamario. La cirugía 

toma menos de dos horas, es ambulatoria y la paciente 

sale con un brassiere especial. El reposo es de cinco días y 

a las cuatro semanas se inicia una serie de ejercicios. 

Todos estos avances en cirugía de aumento mamario 

no hacen sino responder a una necesidad por parte 

de la paciente que ha existido desde siempre: la 

necesidad de la afirmación femenina. De aquí que 

un seno pequeño o considerado como tal por su 

portadora, pueda ser motivo, no siempre declarado, 

de conflictos sexuales y de autoestima, que tienen 

repercusión involuntaria en la vida de pareja. 

Los especialistas opinan que el principal motivo por 

el cual una mujer se somete a este tipo de cirugía, es la 

necesidad de recuperar o fortalecer su autoestima. De igual 

forma aseguran que “los efectos psicológicos derivados de 


SALUD 


una operación de implantes mamarios son, en la 

mayoría de los casos, muy positivos”. 

La mamoplastía de aumento es una 

intervención quirúrgica con todos sus 

riesgos y consecuencias y ninguna mujer 

adulta, consciente, asumiría dichos 

riesgos si su intención fuera únicamente 

un cambio banal de imagen como 

quien se corta el cabello. Hay 

muchas razones escondidas en la 

psicología de una paciente que 

se somete a esta operación y su 

propósito va mucho más allá de 

“lucir mejor”. La sociedad debe 

aprender a respetar el campo 

afectivo de las personas que 

toman esta decisión. 

Se aconseja ampliamente 

acudir con un cirujano 

plástico, estético y reconstructivo 

certificado, ya que cuenta con la 

experiencia y los conocimientos necesarios 

para realizar el aumento de mamas ideal 

con el que cada paciente ha soñado. En una 

mamoplastía de aumento, la elección de las 

prótesis, el plano de colocación y el abordaje, se 

realizan mediante un consenso entre la paciente 

y el cirujano. Ella debe exponer sus deseos y él 

aconsejarle sobre las opciones más adecuadas, en 

función de la morfología, para obtener el resultado 

más natural y hermoso posible. l 


Spanish 

LA APARIENCIA 

ES UN FACTOR 

ESENCIAL EN LAS 

INTERRELACIONES 

HUMANAS. LA BUENA 

IMAGEN SIEMPRE 

HA ESTADO ASOCIADA AL 

ÉXITO PROFESIONAL 

Y SOCIAL. LOS MÉDICOS 

NO PUEDEN ABSTENERSE 

DE LA IMPORTANCIA QUE 

ÉSTA TIENE PARA 

EL EQUILIBRIO 

BIOPSICOSOCIAL DE 

LAS PERSONAS 

kPOR DR. MIGUEL ELJURE ELJURE 


Email: dreljure@plastique.mx 

Facebook: @DrMiguelEljure 

Twitter: @Dr_MiguelEljure 


SALUD 


El concepto de belleza existe desde la 

antigüedad y busca mantener la apariencia 

juvenil y la armonía facial y corporal. No cabe 

duda de que la imagen física es sinónimo de aceptación 

en diferentes grupos sociales, y no es para menos, pues 

cada segundo estamos bombardeados con fotografías 

de cuerpos esbeltos que prometen conseguirlo todo 

por medio de una belleza estandarizada. 

EXCESOS EN 

CIRUGÍA PLÁSTICA: 

cambiar la apariencia, sin embargo, el paciente 

debe entender que dicha cirugía puede tener un 

considerable impacto emocional y que probablemente 

requiera atravesar por un proceso de adaptación. 

En muchos casos, las personas que han caído en un 

círculo obsesivo en torno a la cirugía plástica tienen 

expectativas fantasiosas como, por ejemplo, parecerse a 

un personaje del entretenimiento o tener semejanza con 

cierto estereotipo de hombre o mujer, y otros distintos 

paradigmas de los cuales terminan siendo víctimas. 

la dosis hace 

Pero, ¿qué sucede cuando las personas, a pesar de 

centrar sus mayores esfuerzos en estos aspectos, no se 

encuentran satisfechas con su apariencia? Necesitan una 

solución real, sin la fantasía frustrante de los individuos que 

han invadido mercantilmente este campo, intentando sin 

ninguna ética ofrecer soluciones falsas. 

Los rasgos característicos de la apariencia física 

pueden generar una serie de trastornos psicológicos, 

como la falta de adaptación y el rechazo, suscitando 

una disminución en la autoestima. 

Cuando una persona recurre a los servicios médicos 

para mejorar su estética, lo hace con el propósito 

de elevar la concepción de sí mismo y restablecer 

las interacciones con la sociedad. Por esta razón, la 

belleza juega un papel trascendental en la aspiración 

auténticamente humana de alcanzar la felicidad. Las 

exigencias socioculturales impuestas por mujeres y 

hombres físicamente perfectos, está cambiando el 

esquema de belleza que hoy en día termina con la 

solución idónea: la cirugía plástica. La cirugía plástica, 

estética y reconstructiva es uno de los métodos para 

al veneno 

El abuso en las intervenciones estéticas tiene 

consecuencias devastadoras en múltiples estructuras 

del organismo, así como en la psique del individuo. 

El trastorno dismórfico corporal es un cuadro 

psiquiátrico donde las personas constantemente 

encuentran defectos en su cuerpo. Los pacientes pueden 

llegar a tener más de 10 o 15 cirugías en distintas zonas. 

Cuando se ha llegado a este extremo, es fundamental 

la interconsulta con un psicólogo, porque detrás de 

este cuadro hay severos problemas de autoestima y un 

manejo inadecuado de las expectativas. 

Al realizar múltiples cirugías sobre un órgano determinado 

(siendo la piel el órgano más extenso del cuerpo humano), 

los tejidos pierden vitalidad y responden de forma distinta 

y compleja. La piel pierde textura, elasticidad, brillo e 

incluso puede sufrir cambios en la coloración natural, 

llegando a adquirir una apariencia semejante al cuero. 


Spanish 

Cuando es sometida a numerosas intervenciones, 

la circulación es más lenta y se pierden glándulas 

sudoríparas, sebáceas y la vellosidad. 

Cada nueva cirugía produce una inflamación 

mayor, provocando fibrosis y alteraciones 

en la cicatrización de los tejidos, 

causando irregularidades en el contorno, 

así como contractura en la piel y los cartílagos. 

Los huesos y músculos también resultan 

afectados: la estructura ósea disminuye y se deforma, 

y la muscular es propensa a perder flexibilidad 

y densidad. 

El cirujano plástico tiene el deber ético de explicarle 

a su paciente qué es lo que realmente se puede lograr 

con una cirugía, sugerir alternativas menos invasivas si 

son pertinentes o, incluso, refutar la operación en caso 

de que no exista ninguna justificación para realizarla. 

A menudo, el cirujano plástico es considerado un 

artista por trabajar en pro de la estética y la armonía. 

Sin embargo, debe tener presente que su verdadera 

función es ayudar a corregir detalles anatómicos con 

el fin de satisfacer necesidades humanas. El deseo de 

parecer estéticamente aceptable es más antiguo que 

la cirugía plástica, pero a pesar de esto, durante mucho 

tiempo, la cultura dominante en la sociedad 

desaprobaba el narcicismo. Actualmente, esta 

tendencia se derrumba con rapidez. 

La popularidad de la cirugía plástica 

ha generado, desafortunadamente, 

un entorno de ensueño, evidente en 

las sociedades de consumo, donde a 

través de los medios de difusión y las 

redes sociales, se ha creado un patrón de 

belleza socialmente deseable, ocasionando 

inconformidad y frustración en aquellos individuos 

que no cumplen con dicho estereotipo. 

Es muy importante establecer criterios claros para la 

selección de los pacientes que acuden a consultas de 

valoración pre-quirúrgicas de Cirugía Plástica, Estética 

y Reconstructiva. El especialista debe recomendar 

procedimientos seguros, buscando el resultado idóneo 

desde la primera intervención, basándose en su 

experiencia e individualizando cada caso, evitando 

futuras reintervenciones y las posibles complicaciones 

asociadas. Acudir con un Cirujano Plástico, Estético 

y Reconstructivo certificado, reduce ampliamente 

el riesgo de sufrir dificultades que pudieran ser fatales. 

Infórmate y elige la opción más responsable para 

generar ese gran cambio en tu vida. l 


Spanish 

alopecia 

Y ESTRÉS 

TODOS LOS DÍAS 

PERDEMOS CABELLOS 

DE FORMA NATURAL, 

PERO CUANDO 

SE CAE MASIVAMENTE 

ESTAMOS FRENTE 

A UN TRASTORNO QUE 

PUEDE TERMINAR 

EN CALVICIE 

kPOR DR. ARMANDO LAGOS 

DERMATÓLOGO 

Email: dr.armando.lagos@gmail.com 

El pelo en el ser humano tiene, primariamente, 

un rol social y de comunicación sexual. El 

estrés es la fuerza que nos ayuda a avanzar 

en nuestra vida. Sin embargo, la forma en la que le 

hagamos frente determinará el grado de malestar 

subjetivo (distrés) que puede ejercer en nuestra 

vida con los consecuentes efectos deletéreos. Las 

respuestas al estrés dependen de interacciones 

neuroendocrinas, psicofisiológicas y psicológicas. 

Las enfermedades del cabello, como las alopecias, 

son psicológicamente estresantes (también pueden 

ser causadas por un estado de distrés) y tienen 

efectos negativos en la calidad de vida de ambos 

géneros; las alopecias en la mujer causan estragos 

más importantes que en el hombre. 

Hay tres formas de pérdida del pelo asociada íntimamente 

al estrés. Para hacer el diagnóstico, el dermatólogo tiene 

que realizar una exhaustiva historia clínica y hacer una 

inspección detallada del patrón de pérdida del pelo. 

Alopecia areata 

Es la caída del pelo relacionada con una alteración 

del sistema inmune, es decir, existe una inflamación 

que ataca al folículo piloso y provoca su caída. 

Se presenta en cualquier parte con pelo del cuerpo, 

siendo la piel cabelluda la zona más común, seguida de 

la barba y las cejas; hay zonas bien delimitadas sin pelo, 

casi siempre circulares únicas o múltiples, y al tocar la 

piel afectada se puede palpar como “acolchonada”. En 


SALUD 


formas más graves puede haber una pérdida de todo 

el cabello o incluso de todo el vello corporal. 

La población afectada va del 0.1 al 0.2 % con un riesgo 

de padecerla en la población general del 2 % durante 

la vida. Ataca a hombres y mujeres a cualquier edad, 

y se asocia hasta un 16 % con otras enfermedades 

autoinmunes, como lupus eritematoso, vitíligo y tiroiditis. 

A mayor estado de estrés, aumentará el número de 

zonas sin pelo o crecerá su tamaño. 

Efluvio telógeno 

Es la caída del pelo terminal. Ocurre entre dos a cuatro 

meses después de la causa desencadenante. En este 

tiempo hay un aumento de los pelos terminales hasta 

un 50 % (lo normal es 12-17 %). En este tipo de caída 

de pelo los factores son muy variables: enfermedades 

agudas o crónicas, estrés físico o emocional, cambios 

hormonales, cambios en la dieta, medicamentos, 

radiación ultravioleta o dermatitis por contacto. 

La piel cabelluda es la zona más perjudicada. La 

pérdida del pelo es difusa y se percibe como una 

disminución del volumen. El pelo se puede caer 

durante el baño o al peinarlo suavemente. 

Las mujeres tienen un mayor riesgo de cruzarse con 

algún cuadro de efluvio telógeno durante su vida. 

Suele seguir un curso limitado, no dura menos de seis 

meses y en el 95 % de los casos remite en un período 

no mayor a 12 meses. 

Tricotilomanía 

o alopecia neuromecánica 

Aquí ocurre un arrancamiento repetitivo 

del pelo. Se considera dentro de los 

trastornos del control de impulsos. El 

paciente desarrolla una necesidad urgente 

de arrancarse el pelo, y se presenta como 

síntoma de diversos padecimientos, desde un hábito 

temporal leve hasta en pacientes con trastornos de 

ansiedad o depresión. 

La población 

afectada 

va del 0.1 

al 0.2 % 

con un riesgo 

de padecerla 

en la población 

general del 

2 % durante 

la vida. Ataca a 

hombres 

y mujeres a 

cualquier edad, 

y se asocia 

hasta un 16 % 

con otras 

enfermedades 

autoinmunes, 

como lupus 

eritematoso, 

vitíligo 

y tiroiditis. 

Las formas de arrancamiento pueden ser caracterizadas 

como automático (de forma inconsciente) o enfocado 

(la conducta surge como una respuesta a un estado 

emocional negativo, pensamiento, urgencia, o para 

obtener simetría). Algunos individuos pueden comenzar 

de forma automática y después tomar consciencia del 

acto. Puede ocurrir en cualquier zona con pelo. 

El tratamiento por parte del dermatólogo va 

encaminado a controlar la caída y favorecer la repoblación 

del pelo. Las alopecias asociadas al estrés siempre 

van acompañadas de un tratamiento psiquiátrico o 

psicológico, ya que el problema base puede ser un 

trastorno mental, o algún impacto psicológico. l 


Spanish 

top 10: ALIMENTOS PARA 

ELEVAR LA HEMOGLOBINA 

kPOR DAVID E. VENEGAS Q. EDITOR JUNIOR SPANISH INFLUENTIAL 

REMOLACHA 

MANZANA 

HÍGADO 

FRUTOS 

SECOS 

GRANADA 

Aparte de controlar la 

hipertensión, este alimento 

purifica y desintoxica 

la sangre. La remolacha 

aumenta la producción 

de glóbulos rojos, es rica 

en fibra, manganeso, 

potasio, vitamina 

A, B y C, responsables de la 

estimulación inmunológica. 

Sus hojas tienen más hierro 

que la espinaca y muchas 

veces desperdiciamos 

estos valores nutricionales. 

Lávalas con abundante 

agua y utilízalas en jugos 

o salteadas en una ensalada. 

No obstante, 

si lo que quieres es subir la 

hemoglobina rápidamente, 

tómate un vaso de jugo 

con remolacha, zanahoria, 

tomate de árbol o naranja. 

El tres en uno nunca falla. 

Gracias a sus altos 

niveles de hierro, 

consumir una manzana 

al día será suficiente 

para que tus niveles 

en sangre estén 

controlados. Además, 

aporta beneficios extra: 

blanquea los dientes, 

previene diabetes 

tipo 2, reduce 

el colesterol, evita que 

la placa se acumule 

en las arterias coronarias, 

disminuye la apnea 

del sueño, y debido 

a su cantidad de fibra, 

es un excelente 

alimento para 

controlar el peso. 

Uno de los mejores 

cortes de carnes 

recomendada por 

los especialistas 

para aumentar 

la hemoglobina. 

El hígado de res se 

destaca por ser la 

mejor fuente de cobre 

y de complejo B12, 

estimulando el correcto 

funcionamiento 

de nuestro sistema 

nervioso. Aclaremos 

algo: el hígado neutraliza 

las toxinas que dañan 

el cuerpo, pero no 

las almacena. Este 

ingrediente ofrece 

cantidades significativas 

de proteínas, 

aminoácidos esenciales, 

vitaminas y minerales. 

Sírvelo a la parrilla con 

una mixtura de brócoli 

y legumbres. 

Las nueces, los maníes, 

los pistachos, 

las avellanas, 

y las almendras 

tostadas o salteadas 

son excelentes aliados 

para evitar los efectos 

de la anemia. Estos 

superalimentos 

fortalecen al corazón, 

combaten los radicales 

libres, controlan los 

ataques de ansiedad, 

reduciendo el estrés 

y la fatiga, y estabilizan 

los niveles de colesterol. 

A pesar de su generoso 

contenido de calorías, 

un puñado de frutos 

secos al día te brindará 

los privilegios 

de sus beneficios. 

Con un zumo 

concentrado de granada 

durante el desayuno, 

estarás nutriendo 

tu organismo con 

proteínas, carbohidratos, 

fibra y mucho hierro. 

Esta fruta promueve 

el flujo saludable de 

la sangre, ayudando a 

disolver los coágulos y 

reducir las afecciones 

cardiovasculares. 

Por otro lado, regenera 

los tejidos y fomenta 

la cicatrización de las 

heridas; previene la 

aparición de manchas 

en la piel; mejora la 

calidad ósea; estimula 

el apetito y cura la tos, 

el dolor de garganta 

y alivia los síntomas 

del asma. 

174 SPANISH FLUENTIAL

SALUD 


LA HEMOGLOBINA ES LA PROTEÍNA RESPONSABLE DE OXIGENAR 

NUESTRO ORGANISMO. CUANDO SUS NIVELES DECAEN, NOS SENTIMOS 

DÉBILES Y COMENZAMOS A EXPERIMENTAR FATIGA, DOLORES 

Y OTRAS MOLESTIAS. SI LOS RANGOS DISMINUYEN SIGNIFICATIVAMENTE, 

PUEDE CONVERTIRSE EN ANEMIA. PARA EVITAR ESTOS MALESTARES, 

COMPARTIMOS 10 INGREDIENTES PARA AUMENTAR LA HEMOGLOBINA. 

DOS CLAVES: EJERCÍTATE Y COME ALIMENTOS RICOS EN HIERRO. 

MIEL 

GUAYABA 

ORTIGA 

PASAS 

PRODUCTOS 

DEL MAR 

Debes escoger una 

miel pura u oscura. Este 

alimento posee azucares 

simples que gracias a su 

afortunada combinación 

de glucosa y fructosa, 

regulan los niveles de 

azúcar en la sangre. 

La miel multiplica la 

tasa de glóbulos rojos 

debido a su cantidad 

de hierro, cobre y 

manganeso. Tiene 

efectos antibacterianos 

y recientes estudios 

afirman que la miel evita 

la formación de úlceras 

y gastroenteritis. 

Añade un chorrito 

de este alimento 

de dioses en tus batidos, 

en el cereal o sobre 

el yogurt. ¡Delicioso! 

Muchos expertos creen 

que este ingrediente 

reduce el riesgo 

de padecer leucemia. 

La guayaba es 

un tesoro colmado 

de hierro, vitaminas 

C y del complejo B. Para 

subir la hemoglobina 

rápidamente, 

se recomienda lavarla 

muy bien y comerla 

cruda (con la concha 

incluida). Debido a su 

bajo índice glucémico, 

previene el desarrollo de 

la diabetes y, por si fuera 

poco, calma los nervios, 

promueve la circulación 

sanguínea en el cerebro 

y mejora la salud visual. 

Además, sus hojas 

poseen una potente 

acción antiinflamatoria, 

ideal para dolores 

de muelas y encías 

inflamadas. 

El doctor Adarsh 

Kumar del National 

Heart Institute, es un 

fiel creyente de que la 

ortiga representa un 

papel fundamental 

en el aumento de los 

niveles de hemoglobina. 

“Todo lo que hay que 

hacer es un té con dos 

cucharadas de hojas 

de ortiga seca y dejar 

reposar 10 minutos. 

Luego colar y añadir un 

poco de miel”, expresa el 

especialista en medicina 

interna. Por otro lado, 

la ortiga tiene efectos 

diuréticos que alivien 

los problemas urinarios. 

Pero es importante 

recordar que está hierba 

está contraindicada 

durante el embarazo y 

los ciclos menstruales. 

El hierro, el cobre 

y el complejo B 

son los elementos 

claves para la creación 

de los glóbulos rojos, 

y las pasas están 

colmadas de estos 

componentes. 

Un puñado a media 

tarde, será el 

snack perfecto. 

Este producto 

protege los dientes 

contra las caries, 

estimula la quema 

de colesterol, promueve 

la salud cardíaca 

y sus fitonutrientes 

resguardan el sistema 

ocular de los rayos 

ultravioletas. 

No hay nada como 

la frescura del océano. 

Los mariscos, las almejas, 

el atún, el bagre, el 

salmón, las ostras y las 

sardinas, son perfectos 

para quitar la anemia 

en un solo plato. Estos 

ingredientes rebosan 

con minerales como 

el hierro, el yodo, 

el fósforo, el zinc 

y el magnesio. Aceleran 

la fluidez de la sangre, 

evitan la trombosis, 

las enfermedades 

cardiovasculares 

y estimulan 

la producción de 

las hormonas sexuales 

y los glóbulos rojos. 

SPANISH 

FLUENTIAL 175

Spanish 

SIEMPRE EN movimiento 

Lo primero que debes hacer es una retrospectiva: 

¿Qué te motiva? ¿Por qué quieres hacerlo? 

¿Qué beneficios vas a obtener? 

¿Qué estás dispuesto a sacrificar? 

¿Quieres que esto sea parte de tu vida? 

Una vez contestadas estas preguntas, lo siguiente es 

comprender que un estilo de vida saludable no genera 

resultados de forma inmediata. En menos de un mes 

no vas a obtener cambios significativos. El primer paso 

es crear una costumbre. Muchos estudios afirman que 

necesitamos 21 días para crear un nuevo hábito de 

vida. Concéntrate y comprométete contigo, respeta 

los días de entrenamiento y aliméntate correctamente. 

En conclusión, acostúmbrate a ejercitarte y deja los 

resultados para después. 

Luego de superar las primeras cuatro semanas, 

mirarás el reloj con el afán de que llegue la hora de 

entrenar. En ese momento habrás conseguido algo 

muy importante: ¡Motivación! 

En este punto comenzarás a pensar en objetivos 

y metas sobre la actividad física. Si llevas un mes 

corriendo entre 3 y 5 kilómetros, puedes aumentar 1 

o 2 kilómetros. Si tu objetivo es bajar de peso, no te 

propongas deshacerte de 15 kilos en una sola tanda; 

planifica metas reales y establece bajar 1 kilo por 

semana. La clave está en la constancia. 

CUANDO INICIAMOS UN ESTILO DE VIDA 

SALUDABLE, UNO DE LOS MAYORES RETOS 

QUE DEBEMOS AFRONTAR ES MANTENER 

LA MOTIVACIÓN. MUCHAS VECES 

COMENZAMOS MUY ANIMADOS, PERO 

LUEGO DE UN PAR DE SEMANAS, O INCLUSO 

DÍAS, NOS DAMOS POR VENCIDOS. 

Y ENTONCES, SURGE LA PREGUNTA: 

¿QUÉ LE PASÓ A NUESTRA MOTIVACIÓN? 

kPOR DULCEQUILIBRIO @dulceequilibrio 

“A medida que las personas fueron influenciadas 

por sus compañeros para ejercitarse más, se creó una 

relación social donde todos aumentaron sus niveles de 

actividad”, explicó el autor del estudio, Damon Centola. 

Entrenar en equipo es una motivación adicional: 

mejora tu productividad y aumenta tu resistencia. 

Cuando inicies un estilo de vida saludable, no te 

obsesiones por ver resultados inmediatos. Entiende que 

el cambio lo haces por tu bienestar. Una alimentación 

balanceada y el ejercicio diario se reflejarán en tu 

cuerpo, pero también en tu integridad mental y 

espiritual. Recuerda que la motivación la encuentras en 

la firmeza de tus objetivos. l 

Otra recomendación para mantener el empeño, es 

tener un amigo para entrenar. No siempre tendrás el 

mismo ánimo, pero puedes contar con el apoyo 

de esa otra persona. De hecho, a finales del 

año pasado, la Universidad de Pennsylvania, 

publicó un estudio con el objetivo encontrar 

la motivación ideal para obtener un mejor 

rendimiento al practicar cualquier deporte. 


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SALUD 


Las semillas 

de chía son 

libres de gluten 

y contienen 

omega 3, 

antioxidantes 

y fibra. 

Aquí tienes 

algunos de sus 

nutrientes: 

• 5 veces más 

calcio que 

la leche. 


antioxidantes 

que los 

arándanos. 


hierro que 

las espinacas. 


fibra que 

la avena. 


proteínas que 

cualquier 

verdura. 


potasio que 

el plátano. 

Pudin de chía con fresas 

Ingredientes 

3 cucharadas de chía 

1 taza de leche de almendras 

4 fresas grandes 

1 sobre de estevia 

Preparación 

• Colocar las fresas, la leche de 

almendras y la estevia en una 

licuadora. Batir hasta obtener una 

mezcla sin grumos. 

• En un bol de vidrio, verter la 

mezcla de leche de almendras y 

añadir las semillas de chía. Remover 

constantemente por 30 minutos. Dejar 

reposar 15 minutos y volver a remover. 

• Conservar en la nevera y decorar 

a gusto al momento de servir.

Spanish 

HÁGASE la luz 

Administrar los recursos eléctricos no solo 

trae beneficios al hogar sino también al 

planeta; el presupuesto familiar se reducirá y 

si contamos con avances tecnológicos, la gestión será 

más placentera. 

Eduard Gevorkyan, semifinalista del concurso 

Proyect Americam Dreams de la cadena HSN, presentó 

un novedoso dispositivo llamado Power+, un aparato 

compuesto por una luz led –con alcance de 3,5 metros– 

que permite enfocar y localizar rápidamente objetos 

y pertenencias. De hecho, este artefacto ayudará a 

sintonizar el televisor sin necesidad de encender las 

luces generales del hogar. 

Ahorro energético 

Power+ contribuye a disminuir el consumo 

eléctrico hasta un 85 % menos que las bombillas 

tradicionales. Su diseño no genera calor, es decir, no 

quema al tacto. El 80 % de la energía que consume se 

transforma en luz, caso contrario con los bombillos 

incandescentes, que pierden ese mismo porcentaje 

a través del calor. 

CUANDO SE TRATA DE REDUCIR 

GASTOS EN CASA, ES NECESARIO 

CONCIENTIZAR A LA FAMILIA SOBRE 

EL USO CORRECTO DE LA ENERGÍA 

Fácil de usar 

Se puede instalar sin ningún problema. Power+ 

se adapta cómodamente en cualquier aparato: un 

televisor, un DVD, un aire acondicionado e, incluso, en 

el teléfono inalámbrico. Es ideal para habitaciones de 

descanso, como salas de hospitales o recámaras para 

personas de la tercera edad, donde requieren una 

luz moderada para conciliar el sueño. El dispositivo 

posee una pinza deslizante que se acopla a los 

mandos de distancia mediante un ajuste a presión. 

Opera mediante un pulsador que ilumina toda la 

superficie del mando para poder manejarlo en la 

oscuridad. Además, tiene un sistema independiente 

de alimentación gracias a una batería 2032. 

Si deseas conocer más sobre este producto amigable 

con el ambiente visita www.luzmandopowerplus.es l 


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WARCHAUSKY 

kPRESENTADO POR FABBIOLA PALUMBO 

JR. FASHION EDITOR 

WWW.NWARCHAUSKY.COM 

Twitter @NAYIBEW 

Instagram @NAYIBEWARCHAUSKY 

FOTOGRAFÍA RAFAEL FRANCESCHI @franceschiraf 

Modelo NICOLE SARDONE @nicolesardone 

Estilismo JESÚS PALENCIA 


Spanish 

Nayibe Warchausky, una marca que celebra 

su décimo aniversario, nos presenta una 

propuesta vanguardista donde se consagra el 

vidrio de Murano como un material prominente que se 

convierte en lujo debido a su curación moderna en la 

construcción de anillos. 

En la búsqueda del modernismo y el estudio de las formas, 

la arquitecta y diseñadora de joyas Nayibe Warchausky 

ha edificado una marca poderosa, audaz y abrumadora. 

Constantemente explora volúmenes vigorosos, líneas 

desafiantes y su simetría, precisión y osadía en los cortes 

polidimensionales por los que se conocen sus anillos. 

Mediante el uso de cristales de Murano legítimos y oro de 

18K, la marca crea una expresión que no conoce fronteras 

entre el arte y la moda. 

Warchausky es una mujer global, una ciudadana del 

mundo, nacida en Venezuela con raíces rusas. Cuenta 

con una maestría en Diseño de Joyas del Instituto 

Europeo de Diseño en Milano, Italia. Su inspiración 

proviene de la mezcla de influencias multiculturales 

de las urbes donde ha vivido. Su vida y sus viajes le 

han permitido capturar el latido de las diferentes 

culturas, traduciéndolas en joyas poderosas y hermosas. 

Cada anillo es hecho a mano y la artesanía dentro de 

cada pieza los hace únicos y especiales. Sus joyas son 

absolutamente arquitectónicas, modeladas como 

micro-esculturas, con facetas ópticas y tridimensionales, 

todas elaboradas por medio de la más alta tecnología 

en cuanto a fusión y corte de cristal. 

Uno de sus mayores logros ha sido la exaltación 

y la sublimación del vidrio, dándole un valor lujoso, 

voluptuoso y seductor. Sus anillos están fundidos y 

esculpidos en Italia, gracias a la sabiduría milenaria 

heredada por las mejores familias venecianas de cristal. Su 

concepto atrevido expresa la opulencia contemporánea 

para una mujer cosmopolita y hedonista racional, cuya 

mayor vanidad es descubrir el mundo. l 


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El extremo Sur del continente 

americano comienza 

abandonar la calidez 

del verano para sumergirse 

en las estaciones gélidas. 

Las damas de hielo 

con sus delicados 

movimientos dan vida a 

las creaciones de Winterina. 

www.winterina.com 


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MODELO JULIANNA NICOLE / @JULIANNNNA4 

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DISEÑADORES 

QUE AMAMOS 

MENS 

WEAR 

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Un compendio 

de best sellers y piezas 

emblemáticas adaptadas 

a las siluetas actuales 

con coloridos muy vivos. 

Esta colección 

se puede resumir 

en una sola palabra: 

ecléctica. 

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JAVIER RIVERO / @JJAVORI_MAKEUP LOCACIÓN HOTEL RENAISSANCE CARACAS (LIC. KATY DANELLI) 

LENTES ÓPTICA HERNÁNDEZ (DRA. IRAIMA HERNÁNDEZ) CASTING MASCULINO ELYS BERROTERAN / @ELYSMCM 


Spanish 

ESTILO urbano 

kPRESENTADO POR ARGENIS GUDIÑO 

Damas 

Zebra Ziphoody 

con capucha 

Hermoso suéter rojo y negro 

con rayado de cebra. 

www.topstreetwear.com 

$ 16 

T-Shirt Batgirl 

De cuello redondo 

y un efecto desvanecido 

al estilo vintage. 

Posee acentos metálicos 

a través de la impresión. 

Hecho 100 % de algodón. 

www.apparelzoo.com 

$ 14.99 

Calzado metalizado 

Estupendo diseño 

en llamativo color marrón. 

www.topstreetwear.com 

$ 25.36 

1983 Capri Jogger 

La cintura es elástica 

y tiene un cordón ajustable 

con ojales metálicos. 

Está diseñado en 55 % 

algodón y 45 % poliéster. 

www.apparelzoo.com 

$ 14.99 


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Los costos de los accesorios están sujetos 

a cambios a consideración de la e-shop. 

Caballeros 

Shark Backpack 

Mochila animada con 

impresiones gráficas ideales 

para llamar la atención. 

www.theexecutiveline.net 

$ 80 

Conjunto de rayas 

Perfectas pieza, 100 % 

algodón, para un día casual. 

Juego de 2 piezas 

(no se vende por separado) 

www.theexecutiveline.net 

$ 160 

T-shirt verde 

Cómoda pieza sin mangas y 

100 % algodón para disfrutar 

el inicio de la primavera 

www.gangstagroup.com 

$ 26.31 

Nike Lunar Force 1 

Duckboot 

Estas botas están elaboradas 

con cuero repelente al agua 

y tienen un collar de corte 

alto con una construcción 

de bootie que proporciona 

un tacto suave y cálido. 

Su suela de goma tiene 

un interesante patrón 

de tracción. 

www.gangstagroup.com 

$ 183 


Spanish 


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bésame 

MUCHO 

LOS LABIOS PUEDEN CONVERTIRSE 

EN UN ARMA PODEROSA PARA 

LA SEDUCCIÓN, Y LA TENDENCIA DEL 

GLITTER MAKEUP NO ESCAPA A ELLOS. 

TE MOSTRAMOS EL PASO A PASO 

PARA UNA BOCA PROVOCATIVA 

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ESTILISTA PROFESIONAL 

En el mercado existen diferentes tipos de labiales: 

Metalizado semi mate: ideal para un color intenso. 

Este labial tiene un toque de brillo y su textura es semi 

brillosa. Sin embargo, tiene un efecto humectante. 

Elige la variación que no te reseque la boca. 

Metalizado satinado: más emoliente que el anterior. 

Acondiciona tus labios mientras ofrece un color puro. 

Tiene un brillo especial semi perlado. 

Metalizado cremoso: muy humectante y es más 

brillante que los anteriores. Debido a su textura, puede 

escurrirse por las líneas de los labios; es recomendable 

que antes de su uso apliques un delineador labial. 

Metalizado perlado: tiene un brillo nacarado y una 

menor cobertura que los labiales anteriores. Es muy 

útil cuando se desea una boca de mayor volumen y 

brillo luminoso. 


Spanish 

Metalizado de brillo: de cobertura liviana y efecto 

gloss, es decir, la misma apariencia de un brillo labial pero 

en forma de barra. Ideal para darle a tus labios la gran 

luminosidad de un labial líquido sin sentirlos pegoteados. 

Metalizado: tiene un brillo metal y una mayor 

cobertura que los labiales anteriores. Es un perlado de 

mucho brillo. 

Los labiales metalizados aportan un toque sensual y 

sexy con extra volumen. Se pueden conseguir en toda 

gama de colores: tonos piel, tierras, rosas, violetas, 

naranjas, vinos y dorados. Los puedes conseguir en 

diferentes formas: 

Labial en barra 

Labial líquido 

Te presentamos la opción perfecta 

para elaborar tu propio labial metalizado 

Para un gloss metalizado 

Materiales: 

1. Pigmento metalizado en polvo del color de tu 

preferencia. 

2. Brillo transparente para los labios. Ojo: sin ninguna 

pigmentación 

3. Pincel de labios o aplicador de labial. 


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Aplicación: 

1. Utilizar el pincel y aplicar el 

brillo transparente (sin color) 

sobre los labios, eliminando 

el exceso. 

2. Con ayuda del pincel, 

aplicar un poco del pigmento metalizado sobre el 

brillo transparente. Mezclar de manera uniforme, 

evitando grumos en los labios. 

3. Aplicar nuevamente el pigmento metalizado y listo, 

ya creaste tu propio gloss metalizado. 

Para un labial metalizado 

Materiales: 

1. Pigmento metalizado en polvo del color de tu 

preferencia. 

2. Labial color piel, pre-base de labios o una barra de 

labial humectante. 

3. Pincel de labios 

o aplicador de labial. 

Aplicación: 

1. Aplicar el labial color piel, prebase de labios o la 

barra humectante sobre los labios. 

2. Tomar con el pincel un poco del pigmento 

metalizado y aplicarlo sobre la base del labial colocada 

anteriormente. Mezclar el pigmento con el labial para 

crear una base de color metalizada. 

3. Aplicar un poco de brillo transparente y listo, ya 

creaste tu propio labial metalizado. l 


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COLE 

CCIÓN 

ARMOUR 

SU ESTILO ES ÚNICO Y CADA TRABAJO ES UN 

DERROCHE DE CREATIVIDAD; NO EN VANO ES UNA 

ESTILISTA MULTIPREMIADA Y SU TRAYECTORIA LO 

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MUSICALES Y PERSONALIDADES DE TELEVISIÓN. SU 

TRABAJO NOS REVELA LOS ESTILOS DEL FUTURO. 

LA COLECCIÓN ARMOUR ES UN TRIBUTO A LA 

ESENCIA Y CULTURA AFRICANA, DONDE LO ÉTNICO 

SE ENTRELAZA CON LA MODERNIDAD. l 


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STYLIST OF THE YEAR / NATURAL STYLIST OF THE YEAR / WEAVE STYLIST OF THE YEAR 

FINALISTA EN 

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Spanish 

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Labial 

Una exquisita mezcla 

de pigmentos con acabado 

satinado y con polímeros 

brillantes que aportan 

una luminosidad especial. 

El toque de Burberry 

de rosa mosqueta, 

té y lavanda ofrecen 

una hidratación profunda 

y continua. 

$ 33.00 

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First Kiss 

(bálsamo) 

Labial que se funde 

para proporcionar 

una liviana capa de color, 

con la garantía de ocho 

horas de hidratación. 

Complementa con 

un aplicador de cerámica 

que permite lograr 

un sofisticado acabado. 

$ 34.00 

My Burberry 

(perfume 90 ml/3 fl oz) 

Una encantadora y limitada 

edición de Eau de Parfum 

con brillantes copos de oro. 

My Burberry es una fragancia 

de bergamota con hojas 

de geranio, membrillo 

y corazón de freesia. 

Déjate envolver con su base 

de pachulí, lluvia de damasco 

y rosas de Provenza. 

Curve Lash 

(máscara) 

Para pestañas perfectamente 

rizadas y con volumen. 

Esta máscara posee una 

fórmula de alta fijación 

que realza y define los ojos 

de forma sencilla, elevando 

la densidad de las pestañas. 

Su cepillo de fibra liviana 

cubre las pestañas 

más delicadas y cortas. 

$ 29.00 

$ 125.00 


Complete Eye Palette 

(sombras) 

Juego de cuatro sombras 

de ojos. Consta de 

una base luminosa, 

dos colores modulables 

para aportar definición 

y un tono para delinear. 

$ 60.00 

Effortless Eyebrow 

Definer 

(creyón de cejas) 

Delinea fácilmente 

las cejas y aporta definición 

para lucir un look más natural. 

La punta triangular y la 

textura en polvo, es ideal para 

rellenar las cejas y añadir 

sutiles toques de color. 

$ 33.00 

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Effortless Liquid 

Eyeliner 

(delineador de ojos) 

Lápiz líquido con punta 

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María Alejandra Requena 

es mi país 

“ Venezuela 

esté donde esté” 

CON MÁS DE 450 MIL SEGUIDORES 

EN LAS REDES SOCIALES Y UN EMMY 

COMO RECONOCIMIENTO A SU LABOR, 

ESTA VENEZOLANA NOS HABLA DE SU VIDA 

COMO MADRE Y LAS RESPONSABILIDADES 

QUE CONLLEVA REPORTAR 

LOS HECHOS MÁS RELEVANTES 

PARA LOS TELEVIDENTES HISPANOS 


INFLUYENTES 


kPOR DAVID E. VENEGAS Q. 

FOTOGRAFÍAS CORTESÍA CNN EN ESPAÑOL 

Instagram @requenacnn 


Spanish 

Estudió Publicidad, Mercadeo, Radio y Televisión 

en la Universidad Central de Venezuela, pero 

en sus planes no estaba la idea de incursionar 

en la pantalla chica. Sin embargo, el futuro le tenía 

reservado memorables espacios en este medio. 

María Alejandra Requena se convirtió en uno de los 

rostros más simpáticos del entretenimiento venezolano 

a través del canal RCTV que le permitió liderar programas 

como “De boca en boca”, “Atrévete a soñar”, “A gozar” 

y “Aprieta y gana”, pero su carrera alcanzó nuevos 

niveles en el año 2012 cuando le tocó estar al frente 

del programa “Magazine CNN” de CNN Latino; luego se 

dedicó al noticiero de la cadena, Realidades en Contexto, 

y ahora desarrolla los acontecimientos más importantes 

del día en el programa matutino “Café CNN”. 

En el marco del Día Internacional de la Mujer y 

en celebración de los 20 años de CNN en Español, 

SPANISH INFLUENTIAL se complace en entrevistar 

a esta locutora, animadora y presentadora que, con 

entereza y compromiso, ha construido su propio 

sendero en el periodismo latino. María Alejandra 

Requena, la mujer que informa a todo el continente. 

El 17 de marzo CNN en Español cumple dos décadas 

de transmisión. ¿Qué le desea al canal y cómo 

describe su historia personal en él? 

“Mis más sinceras felicitaciones a toda la gente 

que ha hecho posible que CNN en Español cumpla 

20 años al aire. Han sido años de compromiso con 

la verdad, la transparencia y trabajo 24 horas. Para 

mí es un honor ser parte de esta compañía que 

con diferentes acentos informa lo más importante 

del acontecer mundial. Comencé hace cuatro años 

a ser parte de CNN Latino y hace tres de CNN en 

Español. Día a día es una oportunidad para seguir 

aprendiendo y creciendo como profesional, pero 

también en lo personal, es un compromiso con el 

público, es la responsabilidad de informar y hacerlo 

bien, saber que están contando con nosotros 

en Café CNN para comenzar bien el día, con las 

noticias más destacadas y las mejores entrevistas”. 

Su carrera ha evolucionado con el paso de los 

años, ¿qué significó para usted pasar del entretenimiento 

al mundo de las noticias? 

“Jamás fue algo que me planteé en mi carrera, tampoco lo 

fue trabajar en televisión cuando comencé en 1998, pero las 

noticias son algo que me apasionan. Hace cinco o seis años, 

cuando hice mi primera entrevista política en Mega TV, mis 

compañeros Max Aub y Rene Pedroza me dijeron: ‘Ya diste 

el salto, ahora no vas poder volver al entretenimiento, esto 

es algo que cautiva, que te atrapa’. Y es verdad, con el paso 

del tiempo ha sido así. Disfruto mucho hacer una entrevista 

relacionada con la política o la economía pero confieso que 

las historias humanas, de superación, de esas personas que 

enaltecen el gentilicio de un país, también me gustan”. 

¿Qué le recomienda a la generación que desea 

ejercer el periodismo? 

“No es una carrera fácil, en algunos países puede ser 

peligrosa, pero es apasionante; eso sí, hay que hacerlo con 

responsabilidad, respeto y prepararse día a día. Creo que lo 

más importante en esta profesión es la credibilidad, eso es 

fundamental, así que si no estás dispuesto a decir la verdad, 

aunque a muchos no les guste, inclusive a ti, pues creo que 

deberías reconsiderar esta profesión”. 

¿Cuál es su mensaje para la comunidad latina 

que está en Estados Unidos ante los nuevos escenarios 

del país? 

“Los latinos somos, en su gran mayoría, gente 

buena y trabajadora que estamos en este país porque 

lamentablemente en nuestras naciones no encontramos 

las oportunidades, sobre todo para nuestros hijos, pero 

llegamos para formar un hogar y ayudar al progreso del 

país. Nos toca vivir momentos que pueden ser difíciles 

pero estoy segura que saldremos adelante y demostrar 

que con esfuerzo y dedicación la situación mejorará. 

Estados Unidos es un país de inmigrantes, pero también 

de leyes y respeto a los derechos de todos”. 

En marzo se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer. 

Actualmente ustedes han conquistado espacios 

que antes eran ocupados solo por hombres, 

¿qué opinión tiene al respecto? 


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“ 

Soy de las 

que trata de pensar 

siempre en positivo 

pero siendo realista. 

sonrisa 

Creo que 

siempre 

una 

va a lograr mejores 

resultados 

” 


Spanish 

“Me parece maravilloso que eso suceda, hay mujeres 

que están igual o mejor preparadas que los hombres en 

muchas áreas y, sin embargo, todavía son remuneradas por 

menos dinero que un hombre haciendo el mismo trabajo. 

Todavía faltan cosas, pero estamos en el camino correcto”. 

¿Cómo define su vida de madre? 

“Es la mejor parte de mi vida. Andrés y Miranda son y serán 

siempre mi prioridad. No hay nada mejor que escucharlos 

reír y saber que son felices. No digo que el rol de madre sea 

fácil, claro que no, pero son esos momentos especiales, los 

que me recuerdan que son lo mejor en mi vida. Mi sueño es 

que sean un hombre y una mujer de bien”. 

¿Cuál es el mejor consejo que le da a sus hijos? 

“Que no le hagan a los demás lo que no les gusta que les 

hagan; que se pongan en el lugar de la otra persona y piensen 

antes de decir o hacer algo. También trató de enseñarles la 

importancia del respeto a los adultos y a todos en general”. 

Si pudiera ir al pasado, ¿qué consejo le daría 

a la Mariale de 20 años? 

“La verdad disfruté bastante mis 20 años, pero igual 

le aconsejaría que viaje más y goce cada momento. 

Comencé a trabajar muy joven, a los 16 años, y siempre 

he tenido un sentido de la responsabilidad muy grande, 

pero cuando estás en los 20 (aunque quizá algunos 

piensen que no) las responsabilidades son menores a 

cuando ya tienes familia. Así que aprovechen”. 

¿Cuál es la mayor lección que ha aprendido 

en CNN en Español? 

“A controlar mejor mis sentimientos y a verificar toda 

información, así me llegue de familiares, amigos o conocidos”. 

¿Cuál es su definición de éxito? 

“Ser feliz. Esa felicidad llega de la mano de mi familia, 

de los momentos compartidos con mi esposo e hijos”. 

¿A qué personaje le gustaría entrevistar y por qué? 

“A varios. Al Papa Francisco, al presidente de Argentina, 

Mauricio Macri, por todo el proceso de cambio que hay 

en su país, y a Nicolás Maduro, porque los venezolanos 

necesitan muchas respuestas”. 

Creo que lo más importante 

en esta profesión es 

la credibilidad, 

eso es fundamental, 

así que si no estás dispuesto 

a decir la verdad, aunque a 

muchos no les guste, inclusive 

a ti, pues creo que deberías 

reconsiderar esta profesión 

“ 

” 


INFLUYENTES 


¿Cómo calibra su mente y alma después de una 

jornada de trabajo? 

“Es muy difícil. Mi día es largo, bien largo, y cuando 

finalmente me voy a dormir es complicado desconectarme 

de todo porque generalmente reviso la información que 

hay hasta esa hora, entre las 10:30 y 11:00 p. m., para estar 

informada lo mejor posible antes de hacer Café CNN en las 

mañanas. Pero cuando tengo la mente muy activa, rezo, eso 

siempre me ayuda a dormir”. 

Su optimismo, tanto en la televisión como en las 

redes sociales, es una de sus mayores cartas de 

presentación, ¿cómo cultiva la alegría? 

“Soy de las que trata de pensar siempre en positivo 

pero siendo realista. Creo que una sonrisa siempre va 

a lograr mejores resultados. Ahora trabajo en noticias 

y encontrar noticias positivas, lamentablemente no es 

común, por lo general reporto noticias negativas, pero 

lo veo como una enseñanza. Creo que la actitud que 

tengas ante la vida hace la diferencia”. 

¿Qué es lo que más extraña de Venezuela? 

“Mi familia, mi Ávila hermoso y las playas. Venezuela 

es un país hermoso y siempre fue de gente amable y 

alegre. Es una lástima que ahora el día a día esté cargado 

de tanto estrés y problemas. Sin embargo, en mis 

recientes viajes a Venezuela, por trabajo o para ir a votar, 

he encontrado gente cariñosa, que con una sonrisa me 

dice: ‘qué bueno tenerte en casa, en tu país’, y esto me 

conmueve porque Venezuela es mi país esté donde 

esté, quiero lo mejor para ella y nuestra gente. Aunque 

esté lejos, no estoy ausente y siempre trataré de poner 

el nombre de mi país bien en alto”. 

Y por último, ¿qué es lo mejor de atreverse a soñar? 

“Todo. Hay que atreverse a soñar siempre, hay que 

trabajar por esos sueños y oportunidades. Puede ser 

muy difícil, pero cuando creas que no puedes o que 

es imposible, siempre hay que seguir intentando. El 

camino es duro, así que paciencia y constancia. Pienso 

que si te preparas, te esfuerzas y lo haces con respeto 

a los demás, todo es posible. Créeme, ese sentimiento 

de saber que estás haciendo las cosas bien mientras 

buscas tu sueño es maravilloso”. l 


Spanish 

Andrea Dopico Cafarelli 

Una venezolana 

Europa 

entre los más influyentes 

de 

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PUBLICÓ SU RESPETADA LISTA 

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FIGURA ESTA CHEF PASTELERA QUE HA 

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de Pisco Sour: ganache 

de lima, caramelo de 

pisco y crocante 

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Los esfuerzos tienen gratas recompensas, y 

Andrea Dopico está saboreando el éxito de su 

talento. Ella es una de las 300 personalidades 

que engalanan la segunda edición de una lista que 

premia a los jóvenes menores de 30 años en diferentes 

categorías. Dopico aparece en dos renglones: Artes y 

en los inmigrantes más destacados en Europa. 

Antes de enamorarse del mundo de la pastelería, durante 

su niñez estuvo sumergida en las exigencias del nado 

sincronizado; de hecho, integró la Selección Nacional. Esta 

caraqueña de 25 años tiene un título de Publicidad y 

Mercadeo, pero su verdadera pasión decantó en 

el arte de preparar postres. Se formó en el Pacific 

Institute of Culinary Arts en Vancouver, Canadá. 

“La mejor escuela/familia en el mundo”, 

comparte con orgullo. Dopico puso a prueba 

todos sus conocimientos en el programa 

Chocolate Chef Competition, donde llegó 

a la ronda final celebrada en Nueva York. Ha 

trabajado en los fogones de Alto, en Venezuela; 

el Club Allard, en Madrid y actualmente es la chef 

pastelera del restaurante Moments en Barcelona, 

España, con dos estrellas Michelin, ubicado en el refinado 

hotel Mandarín Oriental. En SPANISH INFLUENTIAL 

nos complace conversar con esta joven promesa de la 

gastronomía y conocer más sobre su trayectoria. 


INFLUYENTES 


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Spanish 

Raíces: chiriví, raiche, ron y café 


INFLUYENTES 


Para mi cocinar 

es sentimiento. 

Es imposible que una parte 

de mí no esté en lo que hago, 

pero siempre respetando 

la filosofía del lugar 

donde trabaje 

“ 

” 


Spanish 

Eau du chocolat: 

guanaja, banana, avellana, 

maracuyá y cerveza 


INFLUYENTES 


¿Qué representa aparecer en dos menciones de la 

lista 30 Under 30 Europe de Forbes? 

“Si estar nominada entre miles de jóvenes europeos 

ya fue para mí una sorpresa, haber sido elegida en dos 

de las diez categorías es directamente inexplicable. 

Me siento afortunada de poder desarrollar mi carrera 

en España, un país que me ha brindado incontables 

oportunidades, y al mismo tiempo llevar mi tierra 

(Venezuela) a donde quiera que voy”. 

¿Cómo y cuándo decides enfocarte al mundo de la 

pastelería? ¿Qué te motivó a dar este paso? 

“Todos los caminos conducen a Roma... o a la 

pastelería de un restaurante dos estrellas Michelin 

en Barcelona. Cada experiencia ha jugado una pieza 

valiosa en la persona profesional que soy hoy en día. 

Mi pasión por este oficio superó cualquier barrera o 

duda que pude tener tiempo atrás, y te puedo decir 

que perseguir mis sueños fue la mejor decisión que he 

tomado en mi vida”. 

¿Cómo fue la experiencia de trabajar en Alto, 

uno de los restaurantes más importantes de 

Latinoamérica? 

“Alto cambió el rumbo de mi carrera, y no me cansaré 

de agradecerle a Carlos García, porque su propuesta 

cautivó mi curiosidad y me abrió los ojos al lado más 

humano de la cocina”. 

¿Cuáles fueron los mayores desafíos en el programa 

Chocolate Chef Competition? 

“No te voy a mentir. Preparar la final de una 

competencia internacional, mientras trabajas 12-15 

horas al día, no es un hobby, pero disfruté tanto la 

experiencia, y estoy tan contenta con el resultado de 

mi trabajo, que lo haría dos veces sin pensarlo”. 

¿Qué te inspira a la hora de preparar tus platos? 

¿Cuáles han sido tus creaciones favoritas? 

“La inspiración está en todos lados, solo hay que ser 

receptivo. Cada plato tiene un valor sentimental para mí, así 

que es una pregunta difícil, pero La nostra crema catalana, 

mi primer postre en entrar en la carta de Moments, siempre 

tendrá un lugar especial en mi corazón”. 

Trabajar en Moments significa estar codo a codo con 

Carme Ruscalleda, la chef con más estrellas Michelin 

en España. ¿Cómo ha sido este aprendizaje? 

“Carme es una institución, todo lo que pueda decir 

de ella se queda corto. Ha sido un honor representar su 

cocina, y observar su impoluta ética de trabajo”. 

¿Cómo desarrollas tu estilo propio en los postres 

de Moments? 

“Para mi cocinar es sentimiento. Es imposible que 

una parte de mí no esté en lo que hago, pero siempre 

respetando la filosofía del lugar donde trabaje”. 

¿Para ti qué significa el arte de la pastelería? 

“Los postres son el broche de oro. Para el pastelero es 

un regalo, una oportunidad, pero también es una gran 

responsabilidad”. 

¿Un ingrediente favorito? 

“Buen chocolate”. 

Una frase que impulse tu labor. 

“Eres tan bueno(a) como tu último plato”. 

¿Algún plan que desees compartir con nosotros? 

“De momento no puedo revelar nada, pero les 

prometo que vienen cambios y emocionantes 

proyectos. Stay tuned! l 


Spanish 


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INFLUYENTES 


...mis objetivos los resuelvo 

desde el amor. 

Hago las cosas que debo 

hacer y si no las alcanzo 

no debo rendirle cuentas 

a nadie. Se trata de estar 

en el momento correcto 

“ 

” 


Spanish 

M 

odelo, presentadora, empresaria y 

actriz. Maritza Rodríguez es una súper 

mujer y siempre nos preguntamos: 

¿cómo logra hacer todos estos oficios y siempre verse 

tan impecable? 

Esta barranquillera es una ciudadana del mundo. Su 

rostro y su talento se han propagado por todos los 

televisores del orbe. Ella es una fiel representante de 

la mujer latina: familiar, luchadora, apasionada, franca 

y con la convicción de que su belleza interior se refleja 

en todos sus aspectos. 

Los invitamos a conocer un poco más de esta costeña, 

cuyo nombre comienza con M de maravillosa. 

Con M de Mujer by Maritza es un proyecto que 

podemos disfrutar a través de YouTube, allí se 

muestran aspectos cotidianos que pueden pasarle 

a cualquier mujer. ¿Cómo surgió esta iniciativa y 

cuál ha sido su alcance? 

“La idea es mostrar un poco mi vida real, las cosas 

que me suceden. Este vlog es para reflejar que, 

aunque soy una artista que aparece en alfombras y en 

entrevistas, mi vida personal es igual a la de cualquier 

otra mujer con un hogar, unos hijos y un esposo. 

Mi compromiso es con las personas que ponen en 

práctica los consejos que comparto en el canal. Puedo 

dar pequeños tips o mensajes de reflexión, pero 

hacerlo desde mi cotidianidad, sin maquillaje, natural, 

es la manera más cercana que tengo para servir de 

ejemplo y enseñar que las vicisitudes o frustraciones 

se superan desde el amor”. 

¿Cómo distribuye su tiempo para ser esposa, madre, 

actriz y empresaria? 

“El tiempo es un asunto que dejó de ser prioridad 

para mí. No hago las cosas en el marco del tiempo, 

¿suena loco, verdad? Pareciera que uno debe realizar 

las cosas en un lapso determinado, pero mis objetivos 

los resuelvo desde el amor. Hago las cosas que debo 

hacer y si no las alcanzo no debo rendirle cuentas a 

nadie. Se trata de estar en el momento correcto”. 

¿Cuál es el mejor consejo que le puede regalar a 

sus hijos Akiva y Yehuda? 

“Compartir. Creo que a través de esta acción 

podemos alejar el egoísmo, porque compartir es 

ganar. La idea es compartir felicidad, una tarea que 

deberían hacer todos los seres humanos, en especial 

unos mellizos, porque siempre tenemos a quien reñirle 

y la competencia se acaba cuando el amor entra. Ese 

es mi mejor consejo para ellos”. 

¿Cuáles son sus tips para mantener el equilibrio 

físico, mental y espiritual en el entorno artístico? 

“Es importante saber dónde estás. A veces avanzamos 

como locos, perseguimos logros, satisfacemos 

nuestras necesidades o nos quedamos en el físico, 

en lo espiritual o en lo artístico. Debemos detenernos 

y pensar dónde estamos. Dicen que el balance es lo 

mejor, lo decimos pero no lo aplicamos. El equilibrio 

reside en entender que necesitamos un lado espiritual, 

que nuestro oficio merece un esfuerzo físico y que 

debemos alimentar nuestra mente. Debemos buscar 

elementos que nos ayuden a ubicarnos”. 

Su trabajo la ha llevado a otras latitudes, ¿qué 

añora de su natal Barranquilla? 

“Barranquilla es Barranquilla y no compite con nada. 

No la puedo comparar con otro sitio porque lo que hay 

allí no está en otros lugares. Trato de no añorar mucho 

para no extrañar, pero cuando estoy en Barranquilla 

disfruto la brisa del mar, una buena arepa con huevo, 

los atardeceres, las siestas, mis amigos, el carnaval, mi 

música favorita y el habla del costeño. Los ingredientes 

de Barranquilla están en Barranquilla, para poder 

disfrutarlos hay que visitarla”. 

¿Algún pecado culinario al que no pueda resistirse? 

“Las papas fritas y la arepa”. 

¿Cómo logra darle una identidad propia a sus personajes 

y, luego de terminar el trabajo, desligarse 

de él para encarar otro proyecto? 

“Aprendí que los personajes son prestados, no 

son tuyos. Yo les coloco una cara, pero a veces me 


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quedaban las manías, los gestos y los tonos de voz de 

mis caracterizaciones, hasta que trabajé en La casa 

de al lado, donde interpreté a dos gemelas. Tenía 

que encarnar dos personalidades distintas. Un día 

con una y al día siguiente con otra, incluso a veces 

hacía ambas en una jornada. Comprendí que ser 

actriz es tener la capacidad de entrar en un papel y 

salir de él en un segundo”. 

¿Podría compartir tres momentos que han marcado 

su carrera? 

“Todo se resume en decisiones. Durante la 

promoción de la novela Marido y mujer, decido 

hacer un casting y nació la oportunidad de realizar 

mi primera telenovela para Estados Unidos, y eso 

cambió mi carrera profesional. El segundo momento 

importante es cuando decidí expandirme más allá 

de la actuación y tener más elementos, por eso 

tengo una escuela y agencia de modelaje (Casting 

Models), una escuela de actuación (En Escena), mi 

línea de splashes, ahora soy youtuber y bloguera. Y 

mi tercer episodio relevante es mi camino espiritual; 

explorar otra mirada de la vida me regaló una 

Maritza completamente diferente”. 

Las redes sociales se han convertido en una ventana 

para que los fanáticos estén en cercanía con 

sus estrellas favoritas, ¿cómo maneja su vida privada 

ante esta exposición? 

“Pienso que son ventanas muy favorables, a través 

de ellas podemos tener un contacto directo con los 

fanáticos. Nos comunicamos con una inmediatez 

fabulosa. De hecho, considero que es una herramienta 

de trabajo que podemos añadir a nuestro equipo”. 

¿Qué ha aprendido de sus seguidores? 

“La nobleza, el amor desinteresado y la ayuda al prójimo. 

Tener una relación con personas que no conoces y darlo 

todo por el todo, estar cerca de gente que solo has visto a 

través de una foto. Eso es impresionante”. 

Este mes se celebra el Día Internacional de la Mujer, 

¿cuál es su mensaje para las mujeres latinas? 

“Cuando reconocemos nuestra individualidad como 

mujeres, cuando comprendemos que ambos géneros 

tienen energías diferentes y que nuestras diferencias 

nos unen, entendemos que podemos trabajar en 

equipo y contemplar nuestra luz interior. Somos 

superheroínas y fuentes de amor”. l 

Comprendí que 

ser actriz 

es tener la capacidad 

de entrar en un papel 

y salir de él 

en un segundo 

“ 

” 


INFLUYENTES 



Spanish 

Cápsula 

by Benito Santos 

Bajo un auténtico diseño latino, 

producto de la colaboración de Benito 

Santos y el artista plástico Claudio Limón, 

nace Cápsula, una colección inspirada en 

los Happy Nopales del artista jalisciense, 

que tomó como protagonista al nopal, 

elemento característico 

de la cultura mexicana. 

Este trabajo está enmarcado en colores 

vivos sobre chifón y gazar combinados 

con lames. El toque femenino 

y sensual destaca con transparencias 

y volados en telas plisadas. 

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Spanish 





Spanish 

“ 

Siempre 

he sido 

un admirador de 

las artes plásticas, 

por eso mi buen 

amigo Claudio Limón 

y yo tratamos 

de aunar nuestras 

ideas integrando 

su estilo peculiar 

con mis diseños 

” 





Spanish 

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para el síndrome de Down 

Cuando hablamos de inclusión, en un tema 

tan profundo como la discapacidad, nos 

referimos a conceptos que van más allá 

de la mera inserción. La palabra inclusión engloba 

el derecho de garantizar el acceso, la participación 

real y el aprendizaje del niño, joven o adulto con 

necesidades especiales. La Asociación Venezolana 

para el síndrome de Down (AVESID), cuenta con 25 


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nos. Justamente, en una nación, 

los niveles de desarrollo 

y civilidad se miden por 

la atención que reciben los 

niños, los ancianos y las 

personas con limitaciones 

físicas, mentales, intelectuales 

o sensoriales. 

Por medio de nuestra labor, hemos 

aprendido y demostrado que las 

personas con discapacidades son extraordinariamente 

capaces de alcanzar sus metas y ejecutar sus 

propios proyectos de vida. Del mismo modo, corroboramos 

que en Latinoamérica, la discapacidad 

se transformó de un modelo médico a un modelo 

social; lo que antes se entendía como un eterno paciente, 

ahora es un ciudadano como todos, con sus 

derechos y obligaciones. 

años de servicio enfocado en atender a personas con 

discapacidades intelectuales, contribuyendo a mejorar 

su calidad de vida y las de sus familias a través de 

diversos proyectos en áreas de rehabilitación, educación, 

asistencia, programas de inclusión laboral y orientación 

familiar. Nuestro propósito es velar por el respeto de los 

derechos de las personas con discapacidad. 

Contamos con sistemas de capacitación para 

profesionales y demás interesados que quieren 

convertirse en agentes multiplicadores del éxito y de 

la plena participación social de nuestros alumnos. 

Particularmente, en la mayoría de los países latinoamericanos 

existe una inmensa deuda social al respecto. 

Necesitamos que los estados trabajen con mayor 

intensidad e interés en la creación de políticas públicas 

que logren satisfacer las exigencias de estos ciudada- 

Actualmente, las personas con características 

especiales interactúan normalmente en actividades 

comunitarias, en escuelas y en empresas que se ajustan 

a sus perfiles. Sin embargo, es lamentable cuando se 

detectan casos de bullying o discriminación. 

Es responsabilidad de todos educar a la población, 

debemos derribar los mitos y mostrar las realidades, 

no con palabras sino con hechos. Estos niños, hombres 

y mujeres, merecen progresar y tomar decisiones. 

Hay que entender que la sobreprotección no es la 

mejor opción, las personas con discapacidad deben 

tener su propio espacio y gozar de la oportunidad de 

desarrollar sus capacidades y potenciar sus virtudes 

para construir un mundo mejor para todos. Ellos 

son ciudadanos, como tú y como yo. Tienen sueños 

y aspiraciones. Como sociedad debemos asumir 

la diversidad y promover la equidad en todos los 

sentidos responsables. 

Y tú, ¿qué haces para apoyar? ¡Inclúyete! l 

MARZO / ABRIL 2017 SPANISH 

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Spanish 

En la actualidad, 

estamos 

promoviendo 

un grupo de mujeres 

sobrevivientes 

de cáncer 

de mama. 

Ingresa 

al Facebook de 

MujeresModoRosa 

y comparte tu historia 

con el mundo. 

Conviértete en un 

agente multiplicador 

de esta noble causa 


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CON LA CABEZA 

bien puesta 

EN 2012, LINA HINESTROZA FUE 

DIAGNOSTICADA CON CÁNCER DE MAMA 

GRADO TRES EN EL SENO IZQUIERDO. 

LUEGO DE INICIAR SU TRATAMIENTO, 

ENTENDIÓ QUE LAS MUJERES 

FALLECÍAN POR NO AUTOEXAMINARSE 

kPOR MODOROSA 

Instagram @Modorosa 

definitivamente, lo hizo con su esposo Juan Luis y sus 

hijos Daniela, Tomás y Simón. Ellos se encargaron de 

retirarle todo el cabello y lo hacían cada ocho días. Lina 

se mandó a hacer una peluca con su cabello, pero no la 

usó, sentía que le picaba y optó por salir calva a la calle, a 

reuniones, a sus citas, a la vida. 

Al contrario de lo que esperaba, este cambio fue 

maravilloso porque le permitió descubrir la esencia de 

su vida: no fijarse solo en lo físico, sino en lo espiritual. 

Su sobrino le regaló una cabeza donde se posan 

las pelucas que se venden en las peluquerías. 

La pintó especialmente para ella y luego recibió 

cerca de 70 maniquís, incluida una del escritor Jorge 

Franco, por lo que se realizó la exposición Con la cabeza 

bien puesta. Así comenzó ModoRosa, una iniciativa de 

responsabilidad social de Tripartita Comunicaciones, 

una agencia de comunicaciones y relaciones públicas 

fundada por Lina y su socia Natalia Ortiz. 

Estar en ModoRosa es como estar en modo mundial. Es 

un movimiento que promueve la detección temprana 

del cáncer de seno, enfermedad que padece una de 

cada ocho mujeres en cualquier momento de su vida 

y si se detectada a tiempo, tiene una sobrevivencia 

superior al 90 %. 

Lina nunca dejó de ser una mujer luchadora, 

resplandeciente, amorosa, familiar y trabajadora. Su 

cambio físico se dio de manera muy especial. Primero, 

su largo cabello lacio fue cortado hasta los hombros. 

Sus amigas le hicieron una pelufiesta para acompañarla 

en ese instante. Cuando llegó el momento de cortarlo 

App 

Modorosa, 

herramienta 

para la 

detección 

temprana 

y la lucha 

contra el 

cáncer de 

mama. 

Porque todos 

tenemos 

una mamá, 

hija, esposa, 

novia, 

abuela, 

hermana... 

Envíale la 

invitación 

para que no 

olvide pedir 

la cita para 

un chequeo. 

Era admirada a donde quiera que iba. Una mujer 

hermosa luchando contra el cáncer de seno y gracias 

a ModoRosa comenzó a transmitir un mensaje de 

esperanza, cuidado, prevención y salud a miles de 

mujeres. Sus cejas se perdieron; sus pestañas también. 

El único órgano que no se afectó fue su oído, pero 

ella siguió adelante. Se sometió a tratamientos, 

quimiotetapias, cirugías y al apoyo espiritual, 

psicológico y físico. Todo. Hizo de todo para seguir 

siendo la mujer que todos conocían. 

Su madre falleció antes de Lina recuperarse. Y, a pesar 

de esto, siguió luchando por su vida, pues en casa la 

esperaban. 

Poco a poco, contó su historia en un blog que 

al principio fue personal y luego se volvió viral: 

Poniéndole el pelo al cáncer. Fue tanto el impacto, 

que el canal Tele VID le propuso realizar un programa 

donde se presentaban testimonios de pacientes 

con cáncer y en su segunda temporada asistieron 

invitadas tan especiales como Lorena Meritano, 

Flavia Dos Santos y Carolina Montoya, hermana de 

Toya Montoya. 


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ModoRosa se convirtió en una señal nacional. Se 

realizó una pasarela en Colombiamoda 2014 con 

diseños de 13 diseñadores nacionales, varias de las 

prendas se vendieron para apoyar a Fundayama, 

fundación que respalda ModoRosa en Medellín y que 

trabaja, asesora y guía a pacientes de escasos recursos 

de estratos uno y dos. 

Se hicieron eventos, conciertos y ferias; centenares de 

productos en ModoRosa. Durante el mes de octubre, 

se iluminaron de color rosa cerca de 100 edificios en 

Medellín y en otras ciudades en Colombia como aviso e 

invitación a las mujeres para autoexaminarse a tiempo. 

Éxito lanzó la colección ModoRosa con Éxito by Karen 

Martínez, donde siete de sus marcas fueron escogidas 

para ayudar a la causa. Con el dinero recaudado, se 

adquirió una sede para Fundayama, inaugurada el 1 de 


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y varias personalidades como Mónica Fonseca, Carolina 

Cruz, Andrea Serna, Carolina Guerra, Karen Martínez, 

Claudia Marquez, Primera Dama de Medellín, y Tutina 

de Santos, Primera Dama de Colombia. 

Lina ya está recuperada. Descubrió que el cáncer 

no ve diferencias y que puede tocar a cualquiera. Sin 

embargo, todo fue beneficioso para ella, porque a 

través de su mensaje, luchó por todas las mujeres. 

ModoRosa sigue en pie. Realizó una pasarela en 

IxelModa – Cartagena, denominada Pasarela M, la 

cual contó con las marcas de vestidos de baño más 

prestigiosas del país. El deporte y la salud se unieron en 

una clase especial de zumba a cargo de la reconocida 

instructora Janettsy Chiszar, en la que participaron 

más de 200 mujeres. 

octubre como un centro de acompañamiento para las 

pacientes. Esta reforma se realizó con el apoyo de varias 

empresas y un equipo de arquitectos, diseñadores e 

ingenieros que donaron su trabajo para tal fin. 

El 2014, diversas empresas y miles de personas 

respaldaban a ModoRosa. Los medios de comunicación 

replicaban las informaciones de esta iniciativa. El centro 

comercial Santafé Medellín organizó una campaña 

denominada Toca, cuyo símbolo fue un guante rosado 

para recordarle a las mujeres que tienen la vida en sus 

manos. Esta campaña se manejó también en Bogotá y 

fue multiplicada por instituciones, entidades, el Gobierno 

Gracias a 1Tucan, ModoRosa tiene una app gratuita 

que funciona como un sistema de alarmas para que 

las mujeres recuerden sus citas de control, examinarse 

y compartirla con quienes aman. En su primer mes 

alcanzó 5 mil descargas en los cinco continentes y 

recibió el segundo lugar en el desafío Mobile4Change 

que premia las mejores apps móviles del mundo 

orientadas a promover la educación y la formación. 

Este reto, organizado por Telefónica Educación Digital, 

con la colaboración de Qualcomm, la Unesco y 

YouthMobile, reconoce la labor y el objetivo por la que 

fue creada la app ModoRosa. 

Durante la Pasarela M en Colombiamoda, Modo- 

Rosa pudo compartir el mensaje “Sembrando pensamientos”, 

una historia para ejecutar una reprogramación 

mental para favorecer a la salud. Cinco 

diseñadores, con diferentes niveles de experiencia y 

a través de sus propuestas, se encargaron de llevar a 

los asistentes por cinco momentos sensoriales alrededor 

del cáncer de seno. 

A Lina ya le crecieron sus pestañas y cejas. Su cabello está 

corto pero crespo, y ella sigue siendo la misma mujer que 

con una sonrisa logró poner a Colombia en ModoRosa. l 


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CHICAGO 

ciudad de sueños 

Y CUNA DE LOS RASCACIELOS 

Es conocida como “La ciudad de los vientos” 

y se encuentra rodeada de una arquitectura 

magistral e impresionantes lagos, colmada 

de numerosas obras de arte que cautivan la atención 

de todos sus visitantes. La urbe cuenta con una gran 

variedad de actividades culturales durante todo 

el año y uno de sus atributos más relevantes es la 

gastronomía, junto al buen estilo de vida que ofrece a 

sus habitantes. Por esta razón, la guía Time Out realizó 

una encuesta global donde Chicago lideró el ranking, 

posicionándose como la más dinámica y entretenida 

de todas las ciudades. 


TURISMO 


CONOCE LOS SECRETOS DE 

ESTA ATRACTIVA METRÓPOLI 

ESTADOUNIDENSE Y LAS RAZONES 

POR LAS QUE FUE SELECCIONADA 

COMO LA MÁS DIVERTIDA DEL MUNDO 

kPOR ELIZABETH M. GUTIÉRREZ G. 

Renació en medio de cenizas 

Es considerada como cuna de los rascacielos. 

En el año 1971 “la ciudad de hombros grandes” 

fue destruida a causa de un incendio. Entre los 

edificios más relevantes quedó La Torre del Agua, 

que se mantuvo a pesar de las intensas llamas, y se 

convirtió en un símbolo de fortaleza. A mediados 

del siglo XX nace la Escuela de Arquitectura de 

Chicago con la cual se restableció la capital y se 

replanteó la creación de nuevos rascacielos. El 

edificio más alto de Chicago es la Torre Willis con 

442 metros de altura y 110 pisos. 


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de la metrópolis. Así mismo, se ubica el Children’s 

Museum de Navy Pier –uno de los más reconocidos 

museos infantiles de los Estados Unidos– y el Teatro de 

Shakespeare. A esta lista se añade el Acuario Shedd, 

similar a un gran océano bajo techo que contiene 

diversas especies y, según relata su historia, está entre 

los más antiguos del mundo. 

Un paraíso de encantos 

El centro de la ciudad de Chicago es conocido como 

The Loop, apodo del barrio procedente del famoso 

tren y sus elevadas vías. Aquí se concentra el foco 

financiero y económico, y se localiza la mayor cantidad 

de museos y teatros. También se encuentran la famosa 

Torrre Trump y el Parque del Milenio. 

Otra zona de interés es el Muelle de la Marina , también 

llamado Navy Pier, que presenta áreas recreativas como 

el llamativo jardín botánico, la gigantesca rueda de la 

fortuna –con 45 metros de altura– que ofrece una 

vista impresionante del lago Michigan y el skyline, 

permitiendo un acercamiento al perfil arquitectónico 

La Torre 

Willis se 

construyó 

en 1973 

y tuvo un 

costo de 150 

millones de 

dólares 

En Chicago 

se creó 

el primer 

rascacielos 

del mundo 

en 1885 

Es una de 

las mejores 

ciudades 

para 

ciclistas 

La urbe 

tiene la 

mayor 

colección 

de pinturas 

impresionistas 

fuera 

de París 

Otro atractivo famoso es el planetario Adler 

–el primero de los Estados Unidos– el cual se 

ha convertido en el más preponderante en la 

educación científica. En este paseo por los lugares 

emblemáticos, no pueden faltar el Zoológico Lincoln, 

la exclusiva zona del Magnificent Mile, el Instituto 

de Arte de Chicago con su importante colección de 

pinturas y el Museo Field de Historia Natural. 

Chicago Cultural Center 

Todo turista que desee conocer la agenda cultural de 

la urbe, debe dirigirse a este lugar donde, además de 

manejar información acerca de las distintas actividades 

que se realizarán en la entidad durante el año, desarrollan 

una programación donde ofrecen exhibiciones, 

conciertos, estrenos de películas y obras teatrales, 

recitales, festivales, presentaciones de libros y otras más. 

Festín de sabores 

Los resultados de la encuesta realizada por Time 

Out, reflejan que esta es la mejor ciudad para deleitar 

el paladar, pues las personas de distintos países 

coincidieron en que los restaurantes son de alto nivel. 

La gastronomía es un elemento cultural imprescindible, 

pues en ella no puede faltar el toque americano 

que representa la versatilidad étnica de la zona. No 

obstante, se ha convertido en un territorio estratégico 

para los más prestigiosos eventos gastronómicos. 

Anualmente, realizan eventos culinarios como el 

Taste of Chicago –el festival de comida más grande de 

la ciudad– y el Chicago Gourmet. Igualmente, se llevan 

a cabo rutas turísticas gastronómicas como el Chicago 

Food Planet y el Chicago Chocolate Tours. Sin dejar a un 

lado el reconocido Festival de Cerveza de Chicago. l 


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VIDA DE 

LA PERSEVERANCIA, LA CONFIANZA Y EL TALENTO, 

SON ALGUNOS DE LOS ATRIBUTOS QUE PODEMOS ENCONTRAR 

EN CLAUDIO LIMÓN, UN JOVEN MEXICANO, ORIUNDO DE JALISCO, 

CUYA CARRERA HA ESTADO RODEADA DE ÉXITOS, 

CONVIRTIÉNDOSE EN UNA REFERENCIA DEL ARTE POP MEXICANO 


ARTE 


colores 

kPOR ARGENIS GUDIÑO 

WWW.CLAUDIOLIMON.COM.MX 

Facebook CLAUDIO LIMON 

Twitter @CLAUDIOLIMON 

Instagram @CLIMON 


Spanish 

Para entrar y conocer el mundo que ha creado 

Limón, solo hay que dejarse llevar. La armonía 

y el manejo del color son canales para 

transportarnos a un espacio paralelo donde la alegría y 

la cultura mexicana son más que evidentes. 

Su incursión en las artes no es un capricho. Sus dotes 

artísticas afloraron en la infancia y emprendió un camino 

definido por el esfuerzo y el amor a su oficio. Ha colaborado 

como postproductor, diseñador e ilustrador de marcas 

como C&A, American Express, McDonald’s, Telcel, GNP, 

Visa y agencias publicitarias como Leo Burnett, Ogilvy y 

DraffFCB. Actualmente, Claudio representa el ímpetu y la 

modernidad del arte pop mexicano. Él es inspiración para 

muchos artistas. Para SPANISH INFLUENTIAL es un placer 

recibir en sus páginas a este talentoso personaje. 

¿Cómo llegó al mundo artístico? ¿Quién o quiénes 

son su influencia? 

“Toda mi vida he pintado y dibujado. Mi papá es rotulista 

y eso ayudó a que siempre hubiera pintura, pinceles, 

papel, lápices y colores en mi casa. Comencé a pintar a 

los 10 años y estudié Dibujo y Pintura durante seis años; 

después obtuve mi Licenciatura en Diseño Gráfico en la 

Universidad de Guadalajara, y es por eso que mi trabajo 

se ha relacionado entre el arte y la publicidad. He tenido 

varias referencias en mi vida, dependiendo de la etapa 

artística en la que me encuentre, pero creo que Picasso 

es una gran influencia”. 

¿De dónde proviene la inspiración para crear 

sus obras? 

“Viene de mi país, del colorido que encuentro en las 

calles y en nuestra cultura. Me inspiro mucho en las 

artesanías, en los bordados, en México en general. En mis 

pinturas también reflejo los sentimientos y las emociones”. 

Su trabajo destaca por un estallido de colores. Si 

tuviera que elegir tres para identificar su trayectoria, 

cuáles serían y por qué. 

“Escogería el rosa, el azul y el turquesa. Son colores 

que siempre predominan en mi obra y creo que 

inconscientemente evidencian el lugar del que 

provengo. En mi pueblo natal el cielo es de un azul que 

no encuentro en ningun otro lugar, el turquesa lo veo 

en el agave y el rosa simplemente por gusto”. 

¿Cuáles técnicas utiliza en sus piezas? 

“Acrílico sobre tela e ilustración digital”. 

La tecnología avanza y con ello todo evoluciona, 

¿qué materiales o utensilios ha debido adoptar 

para llevar a cabo sus tareas? 

“El uso de la computadora se ha hecho casi 

indispensable en mi profesión, así como las impresiones 

digitales de mis obras”. 


ARTE 



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ARTE 


¿Qué sello o marca personal plasma en sus obras? 

“El uso casi excesivo de corazones y ojos”. 

Fue una oportunidad de reflejar mi cultura en un lugar 

tan importante como Nueva York”. 

¿Qué representa para usted servir de inspiración 

para Benito Santos, quien fusionó 

la moda con sus Happy Nopales? 

“Para mí es un honor que un diseñador como 

Benito Santos, al que admiro mucho, pensara 

en mi trabajo para realizar sus creaciones. Ha 

sido una experiencia muy enriquecedora y me 

llena de satisfacción ver mi obra plasmada en 

sus prendas”. 

Como artista latino, ¿qué significó ser 

reconocido en Nueva York y que su 

rostro apareciera en las pantallas de 

Time Square? 

“Fue un gran logro. Significó una experiencia única 

que me llena de energía y de ganas de seguir adelante. 

“Escogería el rosa, el azul 

y el turquesa. 

Son colores que siempre 

predominan en mi obra 

y creo que inconscientemente 

evidencian el lugar 

del que provengo. 

En mi pueblo natal el cielo 

es de un azul que no encuentro 

en ningun otro lugar, 

el turquesa lo veo 

en el agave y el rosa 

simplemente por gusto”. 

¿Cuáles son los proyectos para este 2017? 

“Tengo varios proyectos en puerta con marcas 

muy importantes en México, pero por 

asuntos de confidencialidad no puedo mencionarlos, 

pero son campañas publicitarias e 

instalaciones artísticas. Seguiré creando colecciones 

inspiradas en mi país. Mi intención 

en este 2017 es seguir posicionando mi trabajo 

para que sea más conocido”. 

¿Cuál es su mensaje para aquellos jóvenes que 

están comenzando en este medio artístico? 

“Es importante que tengan sus objetivos 

muy claros y sepan hacia dónde quieren ir. Una vez 

tengan eso, busquen las herramientas para lograr sus 

sueños y nunca se rindan”. l 


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LA GUSTOSA ALMA 

enrique 

limardo 

DE 

EN EL 2016, LA REVISTA BALTIMORE 

MAGAZINE LO NOMBRÓ MEJOR NUEVO 

CHEF, Y HACE UN PAR DE SEMANAS, 

ALMA COCINA LATINA FUE RECONOCIDO 

POR SEGUNDO AÑO CONSECUTIVO 

ENTRE LOS 50 MEJORES RESTAURANTES 

DE LA CIUDAD. NO HAY DUDA, ESTAMOS 

FRENTE A UNA PROMESA DE LOS 

PLACERES GASTRONÓMICOS 


FOTOGRAFÍAS IRENA STEIN 

Instagram @enriquelimardo 

www.almacocinalatina.com 

Alma Cocina Latina, 2400 Boston Street, 

Baltimore, MD 21224 


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Enrique Limardo está agitando los paladares de 

Baltimore, en el estado de Maryland, Estados 

Unidos. Este venezolano de 41 años de edad 

se ha convertido en un referente de la gastronomía 

venezolana en el mundo, gracias a su pasión, a sus 

técnicas y al equipo que integra Alma Cocina Latina, el 

famoso restaurante donde funge como Chef Ejecutivo. 

“La cocina es un lenguaje universal”, es una frase que 

Limardo mantiene en su perfil de Instagram y, quizá, es 

un sutil recordatorio del éxito de su oficio. Sin embargo, 

antes de todo el reconocimiento que ha acumulado, este 

joven cocinero comenzó a sentir fascinación por la comida 

cuando tenía seis años, en los fogones de su abuela. “Todo 

inició a muy temprana edad y sin tener conciencia de que 

eso se convertiría en mi vida. Pasé mucho tiempo con mi 

abuela paterna Mercedes de Limardo, quien dedicó su vida 

a la dulcería criolla venezolana y a las recetas más arraigadas 

de nuestras raíces”, comparte Limardo vía email. 

Y fueron esos momentos de infancia, en familia, lo que lo 

impulsó a dedicarse al arte de la cocina. “En la adolescencia, 

le cocinaba a mis amigos por disfrute y experimentación”, 

añade con esmero. Y, aunque cursó estudios de 

arquitectura, su destino estaba claro: convertirse en chef. 

Académicamente se formó en dos institutos: Escuela de 

cocina de Luis Irizar, en San Sebastián, País Vasco, España; 

y en la Escuela de Hotelería y Turismo de San Pol de Mar, 

Barcelona. La práctica la adquirió a través de los años y 

en las experiencias alrededor del mundo, al cocinar en 

diferentes cocinas y hoteles como El Racó d’en Freiza, 

Ruccula, Can Gist, ABaC y Mas de Torrent. 

Mención aparte merece su paso por el célebre Celler de 

Can Roca, en Girona, España. “Formarme en este restaurante 

fue una experiencia increíble, tanto en el aspecto 

intelectual como en la exigencia física, porque diariamente 

trabajaba una gran cantidad de horas. Siempre dando 

el 200 %. Esta oportunidad me marcó como cocinero. 

La mística de trabajo es una de sus maravillas, porque la 

armonía se percibe desde sus entrañas hasta cada platillo. 

Admiro a toda la familia Roca y respeto profundamente la 

convicción por sus orígenes y la innovación a lo tradicional 


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sin perder un ápice de esencia”. Ahora bien, Alma Cocina 

Latina es el hogar donde Enrique desborda sensaciones, 

incentiva gustos y exhibe sus propias memorias culinarias. 

Recientemente, el crítico gastronómico Tom Sietsema, 

del diario The Washington Post, le otorgó 3.5 estrellas de 

4 al local, destacando sus sabores irresistibles, el ambiente 

acogedor y la cálida hospitalidad. Y Limardo, de primera 

mano, nos cuenta cómo emergió este restaurante. 

“Alma nace por Irena Stein (propietaria) quien durante 

varios años tenía la idea de crear una arepera para 

estar en consonancia con sus raíces venezolanas. En 

un principio ella tenía dos cafeterías bastante sencillas 

pero muy bien seleccionadas: una se llama Azafrán y 

está ubicada en un edificio gubernamental de la NASA, 

exactamente donde está el controlador del telescopio 

Hubble; y la otra se llama Alkimia y está dentro de la 

Universidad de Johns Hopkins. Ambos locales están en 

la ciudad de Baltimore, Mayland”. 

“Mientras ella investigaba la forma de establecer su tercer 

negocio, yo acabada de migrar a Estados Unidos para 

empezar un proyecto de Catering en Washington DC, 

pero no resultó y quedé a la deriva. En medio de todo este 

torbellino, Irena viaja a Venezuela y visita Alto, el restaurante 

de mi amigo y colega, Carlos García. Ella le comenta que 

está buscando a un cocinero que la ayude a abrir su nuevo 

local y Carlos me recomienda. Así, por fortuna, Irena y yo 

nos conocimos. Luego de tres meses de conversaciones y 

discusiones de concepto para el restaurante, se construye 

Alma Cocina Latina. Actualmente somos un equipo de más 

de 20 personas llevando a cabo un sueño en común”. 

¿Cuál es la propuesta del restaurante? 

“Las raíces venezolanas, pero somos permeables 

sobre todo con la gastronomía suramericana, 

incluyendo técnicas y productos de toda la región”. 

¿Cuáles son los platos más populares? 

“Los ravioles de Chucho, la lengua de bisonte con 

salsa de dulce de leche, el crudo de pescado, el casabe 

con guasacaca y mantequilla de caraotas negras, la 

arepa de parrillada de pulpo y las yucas fritas”. 

Ser reconocido como Mejor Nuevo Chef por la revista 

Baltimore Magazine es un mérito indiscutible, 

¿cómo le hace sentir este galardón? ¿qué metas 

se plantea para seguir a la vanguardia? 

“Es un motivo para seguir trabajando duro, con amor 

y pasión para colocar en alto el nombre de Venezuela y 

nuestra cultura; además de ser reconocidos por nuestra rica 

tradición culinaria. Estar a la vanguardia es satisfactoriamente 

agotador. Mi día a día tiene que ser mejor al anterior y mi 

plan es repetir esta idea hasta el día que muera”. 

Si tuviera la oportunidad de cocinar junto a otro 

chef, quién sería y por qué. 

“Me encantaría cocinar con Francis Mallmann, un maestro 

de la cocina sureña que alberga un compendio de sabiduría 

en el manejo del fuego, y me gustaría aprender de él”. 

¿Cuál es la filosofía creativa en la cocina de Alma? 

“Ante todo tenemos mucha integridad y respeto 

por la cultura gastronómica venezolana; entonces, 

teniendo esto como patrón, nos dedicamos a hacer 


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una selección de platos tradicionales, pobres, olvidados, 

poco conocidos, populares o mestizos, para aplicar la 

fórmula que en mi opinión es divertidamente sabrosa 

para crear: Concepto-Receta-Investigación-Intuición- 

Técnica-Improvisación-Resultado”. 

¿Cómo considera que está posicionada la gastronomía 

venezolana en el mundo? 

“Hoy en día, bien sea por la desagradable o por la bendición 

de la diáspora venezolana, se está empezando a conocer 

mucho más en otras fronteras, sobre todo con la arepa 

como punta de lanza. También hay que destacar el trabajo 

que han hecho otros chef venezolanos en la difusión de 

nuestra gastronomía como Edgar Leal, Carlos García, Helena 

Ibarra, Sumito Estévez, María Fernanda Di Giacobbe, entre 

otros. Aún hay muchísimo camino por recorrer en cuanto a 

exposición y conocimiento de nuestra gastronomía se trata, 

pero creo que hay un camino y es bueno”. 

¿Cuál es la lección más importante que ha aprendido 

hasta ahora como chef? 

¿Algún 

secreto 

básico para 

preparar 

asado 

negro? 

“Marinar 

la carne 

con al menos 

24 horas de 

antelación”. 

“Solo el tiempo y la paciencia son tus mejores amigos”. 

En Latinoamérica se está alzando una nueva generación 

de cocineros con proyecciones internacionales, 

¿qué mensaje le daría? 

“Sigan creyendo en sus raíces latinas, que solo 

redescubriéndonos a nosotros mismos encontraremos 

la esencia de nuestro sazón para esparcirlo y 

popularizarlo en el resto del mundo”. 

A su juicio: ¿qué tendencia gastronómica se impondrá 

este año? 

“Sin titubear diría que la cocina centro y suramericana. 

Estas propuestas están ganando muchísimo terreno en 

el campo gastronómico y se están volviendo una moda”. 

Por último, ¿algún proyecto que desee compartir 

con SPANISH INFLUENTIAL? 

“En abril abriré un nuevo concepto de cocina casual 

latina en la ciudad de Washington. La propuesta principal 

será pollo asado a las brasas con un whisky bar”. l 


Spanish 

Un libro de cocina 

que recomendaría 

“Viva la arepa 

de Miguel Felipe 

Dorta Vargas” 

Un recuerdo 

culinario que le 

recuerde su infancia 

“Las paletas 

con mezcla cruda de 

torta de mi abuela”. 

Un ingrediente 

favorito 

“Un solo ingrediente 

es demasiado 

difícil de nombrar. 

Necesitaría, al menos, 

una lista con 20 

productos. Con un 

solo ingrediente 

no se cocina rico”. 

Una frase que 

lo motive 

“Hazlo con amor, 

hazlo con pasión. 

Sin importar lo largo 

o duro del camino, 

el resultado final 

es la felicidad”. 


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CONCHA Y TORO 

emblema 

suramericano 

HACE 134 AÑOS, EN LAS FALDAS DE LA CORDILLERA DE LOS ANDES, 

INICIÓ LA HISTORIA DE UNO DE LOS VIÑEDOS MÁS PRESTIGIOSOS 

DE LA VITIVINICULTURA CHILENA. HOY, SUS ESPACIOS SON 

UN CENTRO DE ENTRETENIMIENTO Y ESTUDIO PARA LOS AMANTES 

DEL VINO DE TODO EL MUNDO 


FOTOGRAFÍAS CORTESÍA CONCHA Y TORO 

WWW.CONCHAYTORO.COM 


Spanish 

Decir Concha y Toro es hablar de Chile en todo 

su esplendor. En la localidad de Pirque, justo en 

corazón del Valle del Maipo, se encuentran las 

refinadas bodegas y viñedos de la principal productora 

y exportadora de vinos en Latinoamérica. La compañía 

fue fundada en 1883 por Don Melchor Concha y Toro, un 

visionario que encontró en la región de Burdeos, Francia, 

la inspiración y las cepas para plantar su propia viña con el 

asesoramiento de maestros enólogos franceses. 

Actualmente, Concha y Toro organiza tours donde 

develan los secretos de su historia y las anécdotas 

que rodean sus amplias y fructíferas 23 hectáreas. La 

experiencia incluye visitar la casona familiar donde Don 

Melchor vivió con su esposa Doña Emiliana Subercaseaux. 

La estructura es una oda al estilo arquitectónico italiano 

con la personalidad de la colonia chilena. Durante el 

paseo, se puede apreciar una apacible laguna y un coro 

de árboles provenientes de diversos lugares del mundo 

con más de 100 años de antigüedad. 

Un demonio en casa 

Quizá una de las leyendas más enigmáticas del vino 

sea la que esconde la bodega privada de Don Melchor, 

conocida como el Casillero del Diablo. En este bodegón 

se guardaban los vinos de más alta calidad, pero poco a 

poco la colección fue mermando debido a ladronzuelos 

que se deslizaban por los respiraderos subterráneos. 

Para acabar con estos hurtos, Don Melchor soltó el 

rumor entre sus trabajadores de que el mismísimo 

diablo vigilaba la bodega. Más nunca faltó una botella. Y 

así, una leyenda se convirtió en una marca. 

La 

distinguida 

casona 

cuenta con 

4 mil metros 

cuadrados 

y 22 

habitaciones 

Hay dos 

tipos 

de tours: 

el Tradicional 

y el Marques 

de Casa 

Concha. 

Las visitas 

están 

abiertas todo 

el año y están 

guiadas 

en español, 

inglés y 

portugués 

Concha y Toro 

tiene 5 filiales: 

Viña Cono 

Sur, Quinta 

de Maipo, 

Trivento 

Bodegas 

y Viñedos 

(Argentina), 

Fetzer 

Vineyards 

(California) y 

Viña Almaviva 

la oportunidad de observar y conocer las especificaciones 

de las 26 cepas de uvas viníferas que produce Chile. Es 

toda una experiencia sensorial: disfrutar los distintivos 

aromas, palpar las hojas y apreciar las tonalidades de las 

uvas. Un momento único para descubrir las variedades 

de vinos, sus procedencias y cualidades. 

¡A catar! 

Lo mejor del paseo está reservado para el final: el Winebar. 

Aquí los sentidos despliegan su máximo potencial 

gracias al experimentado grupo de sommeliers que 

explican detalladamente cómo catar correctamente una 

copa de vino en tres fases: el aspecto, el aroma y el sabor. 

También se aprende sobre los maridajes ideales. 

La calidad vitivinícola y enológica de Concha y Toro 

es de referencia mundial. Entre sus numerosas premiaciones, 

ha sido reconocida como la mejor empresa 

de vinos y licores por la revista inglesa The Drinks 

Business gracias a sus iniciativas de sustentabilidad y 

responsabilidad social corporativa en el Centro de Investigación 

e Innovación (CII). 

Sin duda, la experiencia Concha y Toro es la ocasión 

perfecta para descubrir el legado de una empresa 

familiar, que con vanguardia y potencial, producen vinos 

inolvidables que enorgullecen los lazos entre la naturaleza 

y el hombre. La próxima vez que descorches un Concha 

y Toro degustarás el espíritu de una historia sinigual. l 

Desde aquel tiempo, la despensa –que está cuatro 

metros bajo tierra– no ha cambiado su apariencia; fue 

construida con una mezcla de cal, arena y claras de 

huevos, una típica técnica de construcción durante los 

siglos XVIII y XIX en Chile. El suelo es de maicillo y la 

temperatura natural varía entre 14 y 16 grados. 

Orígenes a primera mano 

El Jardín de Variedades es una de las secciones más 

pintorescas y llamativas del recorrido. Los visitantes tienen 

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El Wineshop es el espacio donde se pueden encontrar todas las marcas premium 

de Concha y Toro a precios muy convenientes y con ofertas

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GOURMET 


Los sabores y expresiones 

más exquisitos de Concha 

y Toro destacan en estas tres 

presentaciones: 

DON MELCHOR 2010 

Proveniente del viñedo de Puente 

Alto, Don Melchor 2010 

es un ensamblaje de 90 % Cabernet 

Sauvignon, 7,1 % Cabernet Franc, 

1,9 % Merlot y 1 % Petit Verdot. 

Su color es intenso, con notas 

de grafito y fruta negra; su final 

es largo. Es el perfecto 

acompañante de carnes rojas, 

especialmente el cordero. 

También armoniza con quesos 

de vaca o de cabra. Enrique Tirado 

es el enólogo que ha posicionado 

el rigor y la fineza de Don Melchor. 

MARQUES DE CASA CONCHA 

CHARDONNAY 

Proveniente del Viñedo Quebrada 

Seca en el Valle del Limarí. 

Su color amarillo claro revela 

los gustos vibrantes de peras 

blancas con notas minerales 

y de avellanas tostadas. 

Ha sido guardado 11 meses 

en barricas de roble francés. 

La cosecha 2015 recibió 

94 puntos en Descorchados 2017. 

Desde 1999, Marcelo Papa 

es el enólogo responsable 

de esta reconocida línea. 

Enrique Tirado 

y Marcelo Papa, 

enólogos 

CASILLERO DEL DIABLO 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 

Originario del Valle Central. 

En 2005, fue reconocida 

por Decanter como la mejor 

cepa del mundo. De rubí intenso y 

aromas marcados por las cerezas, 

grosellas y ciruelas pasas. 

Su sabor realza los taninos 

elegantes para un largo final. 

Es perfecto para degustar carnes 

rojas, platos picantes y quesos 

como el Gruyere o azul. 

Marcelo Papa comanda 

la marca desde hace casi 20 años. 

El equipo enológico se completa 

con Marcio Ramírez. 


Spanish 

LAURA APARICIO 

conquistando 

NUEVOS TERRITORIOS 

UNA JOVEN Y TALENTOSA DISEÑADORA COLOMBIANA 

QUE TRIUNFA EN EL MUNDO Y DIJO PRESENTE 

EN LA SEMANA DE LA MODA EN MILÁN, EL PASADO MES DE FEBRERO, 

DONDE LANZÓ SU COLECCIÓN OTOÑO/INVIERNO 2017. 

Laura Aparicio realizó sus estudios en Fashion Design en 

el Instituto Marangoni de Milán donde paralelamente 

tuvo la oportunidad de trabajar en la producción y 

gestión del backstage de importantes pasarelas durante las 

semanas de la moda. Además, formó parte del equipo creativo 

de la reconocida casa de modas italiana Aquilano Rimondi. 

Aparicio explora la moda como un recorrido visual, transmitiendo su 

sentido personal de la elegancia y la sofisticación con el toque único 

de contrastes y cortes limpios en piezas atemporales. Su estilo resalta 

la individualidad, la personalidad y la esencia femenina, apostándole 

a un nuevo código de siluetas prácticas y cómodas que parten 

como inspiración del guardarropa masculino, re-interpretándose y 

se adaptándose a una mujer determinada y muy contemporánea. 

Mediante un diálogo entre el pasado y el presente, la mezcla de 

referencias artísticas e históricas, el mundo de la arquitectura y al arte, 

esta colombiana rompe paradigmas. Experimenta con el color, las 

geometrías, las texturas y las transparencias, creando dinamismo a 

su línea y nos lleva a descubrir una colección con una nueva estética. 

Con esta colección, Laura Aparicio presenta a una mujer que lleva 

un estilo descomplicado, cómodo y contemporáneo. La fluidez 

en las sedas, en los crepés y los terciopelos. La rigidez y la firmeza 

en materiales como la doble lana y la alcantara. Claros y oscuros 

juegan un papel fundamental de contrastes con la naturalidad 

de los cueros en cortes asimétricos. Colores vibrantes como el 

fucsia y el azul metalizado estimulan un lenguaje construido 

por elementos dispares y detalles aleatorios que producen un 

inequívoco balance de geometrías al estilo Piet Mondrian. 

Sus principales musas de inspiración: La aviadora Amelia 

Earhart y la bailarina Pina Bausch, ambas con un estilo 

vanguardista y pioneras en sus respectivos campos. Para 

esta temporada, presenta una colección donde la pureza, lo 

esencial, la sobreposición de prendas y el juego de combinar 

texturas y formas, se llevan de una manera más fresca y 

moderna pero que no pierden la solidez y la firmeza que 

transmite la diseñadora en todas sus prendas. l 

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Laura Aparicio 

presenta a 

una mujer que 

lleva un estilo 

descomplicado, 

cómodo y 

contemporáneo 

WWW.LAURAAPARICIO.COM 

Instagram @lauraaparicio_official 

Facebook LAURAAPARICIO/MILANO 

FOTOGRAFÍA CHIARA PREDEBON 

WWW.CHIARAPREDEBON.COM 

DIRECCIÓN DE ARTE / ESTILO 

GIULIA BERNARDI 

PEINADOS / MAQUILLAJE 

SERENA CONGIU 

SERENACONGIU-MUA.TUMBLR.COM 

MODELO ASIA ZEBRACKA 

Instagram @asia.zebracka 


Spanish 


MODA LATINA 


sensualidad 

QUE CAUTIVA 

ATRÁS QUEDARON LOS DÍAS DE LA MUJER 

DEDICADA EXCLUSIVAMENTE AL HOGAR. 

HOY SE MUESTRA EN TODO SU ESPLENDOR, 

SIN MIEDO A EXPRESARSE Y CON GANAS 

DE CONQUISTAR ESPACIOS 

QUE ANTES LE ERAN NEGADOS. 

EN EL MES DE LA MUJER 

SPANISH INFLUENTIAL LE RINDE TRIBUTO 

A LAS MUJERES, A SUS ENIGMAS, 

A SUS ILUSIONES Y A SU CONFIANZA. 

kPOR ARGENIS GUDIÑO 

FOTOGRAFÍAS FERNANDO SADA 

@Fernando.sada 

MODELO DORELY PÉREZ 

@deedollfacee 

LOCACIÓN RUTLEDGE HAMBURGER STAND, 

Brownsville, Texas.1126 E. Washington St. 

FAMILIA PÉREZ GÁMEZ 

glorygamez62@gmail.com 


Spanish 


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Spanish 


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Spanish 


MODA LATINA 


Yo he visto a una mujer nacer del agua 

con el vientre cargado de promesas, 

con el mundo retozando a sus espaldas. 

He visto a sus ojos que imaginan 

un fruto cayendo de su cuerpo 

rodando por veredas y caminos 

creciendo con raíces arraigadas en su pecho. 

Yo sentí en la piel la sonrisa y el presagio, 

la dulce lágrima en la expresión del universo, 

la esperanza de unas alas que se gestan 

aprendiendo a volar entre sus sueños. 

Yo he visto a una mujer 

iluminando al mundo con su vientre 

único faro que la guía 

único asidero a su presente... 

Extraña es de ser tierra la alegría 

y de un satélite amando su creciente. 

Yo he visto a una mujer nacer del agua 

con el mundo ensanchándole el ombligo, 

como dulce granada que madura, 

preparando su carne al sacrificio. 

Aída Elena Párraga 


Spanish 

SELECCIONES 

DEL EDITOR 

DE MODA 

Ellos 

DOLCE & GABBANA 

POUR HOMME 

Es un clásico dedicado a la elegancia y al estilo 

del hombre italiano, una combinación 

de notas olfativas que retratan 

al latin lover mediterráneo, ícono universal 

de atractivo sexual y ternura irresistible. 

$ 41 presentación 125 ml 

www.amazon.com 

Fotografías: PerfumeStop - www.pinterest.com 

ESFERÓGRAFO EDICIÓN LIMITADA 

JULIO VERNE MONTBLANC 

Sondea el fascinante mundo del escritor 

de Viaje al centro de la tierra. El depósito, de laca 

azul brillante con engastados platinados, 

está rodeado por un grabado guilloché formado 

por ondas regulares. La firma de Julio Verne 

decora el capuchón del artículo de escritura. 

$ 1,250 


Fotografía: eBAy - montblanc.com 

ZAPATOS KENNETH COLE 

Calzado de cuero con doble 

hebilla color coñac. Una pieza 

clásica a la hora de vestir. 

$ 158 

www.Kennethcole.com 

Fotografía: www.kennethcole.com 

CHALECO TOMMY HILFIGER 

De color azul marino y diseños 

cuadrados en la superficie. 

Posee cuello “V”, tres bolsillos 

y botonadura al frente; tiene una 

cinta ajustable en la parte posterior. 

$ 90 

www.Tommyhilfiger.com 

Fotografía: tommyhilfiger.com 

GAFAS QBIC FENDI 

Su diseño es cuadrado, con un tono 

pastel a contraste. La zona frontal 

de la montura es de piel color arena. 

Los cristales y las varillas finas 

de metal son de azul claro. 

Nadie podrá resistirse a tenerlas. 

Hechas en Italia. 

511 $ 

www.Fendi.com 

Fotografías: fendi.com

VELVET LOVE D&G 

Un perfume que hipnotiza. 

Es rico y estructurado, con un toque retro. 

$ 395 presentación 50 ml 


Fotografía: Fragantica 

MODA 


kPRESENTADO POR 

FABBIOLA PALUMBO 

JR. FASHION EDITOR 



NINE WEST YOYLYN 

Imposible no empoderarte con este calzado 

que aporta glamour y color a tu outfit. 

$ 119 

www.ninewest.com 

CHALECO METÁLICO CALVIN KLEIN 

¿Quieres robar las miradas? Con este divino 

chaleco en colores metálicos lo conseguirás. 

$ 78 


Fotografía: www.amazon.com 

GAFAS IRIDIA FENDI 

Lentes de sol tipo ojos de gato, con parte 

delantera de optyl rosa claro que enmarca 

la parte superior de los cristales; 

triángulos metálicos de color oro rosa 

y varillas de metal con peculiar forma 

angular y puntas rosas que están 

absolutamente a la moda. Hechos en Italia. 

$ 394 

www.Fendi.com 

Fotografías: fendi.com 

ROLLERBALL EDICIÓN LIMITADA 

PRINCESA GRACE DE MÓNACO 

MONTBLANC 

Esta colección rinde tributo a una mujer 

extraordinaria y a su elegancia natural. La forma 

de escote femenino y la resina preciosa color marfil, 

lucen majestuosas con un suntuoso topacio rosa 

engastado en el clip. Los anillos del capuchón 

y el depósito tienen un delicado grabado 

en rombos que evoca el escudo de armas 

del Principado de Mónaco. 

$ 749 


Fotografía: montblanc.com 

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MARZO / ABRIL 2017

Spanish 

[ HExperience ] 

Sin medias 

La tendencia de usar calzados sin 

medias continua, sobretodo en primavera 

y verano. Ofrece un look fresco, 

informal, casual y divertido con 

cierta rebeldía. Particularmente me 

inclino por las no-show socks, que 

dan la sensación de no tener medias 

sin sofocar ni maltratar al pie por el 

contacto directo con el cuero u otro 

material que componga el zapato en 

cuestión. Incluso los trajes formales 

y de gala han tomado la licencia de 

calzarse sin medias, siempre y cuando 

uses zapatillas con un corte más 

bajo, especialmente para mostrar un 

poco del pie. Nuevamente, el sentikPOR 

HARRY LEVY 

@HarryLevyA 

¿Jeans rotos 

con zapatos de patente? 

El jean ha sufrido muchas transformaciones 

desde su creación 

en 1871. Una de ellas y que 

aún sigue vigente, es la gran variedad 

de lavados, decoloraciones y perforaciones 

que dan esa sensación de estar ¨gastado¨. 

Cualquier madre con dos dedos 

de frente los botaría para luego insistir 

en comprar un par nuevo. La mía fue 

una de ellas. ¿Cómo vas a salir con esos 

pantalones rotos? Y yo respondía: ¡No 

mamá, no los botes, por favor, se usan 

así! Las madres pensaban que los pantalones 

en ese estado eran un asunto 

de mala educación. Resulta que hoy en 

día la ropa rota es mucho más costosa y 

exclusiva que la ropa en buen estado. Si 

conserváramos unos jeans patentados 

en 1873, lucirían exactamente así: rotos, 

deteriorados, suaves y muy trendys. A 

pesar de ese look, la mixtura de las hilachas 

con una buena camisa blanca o negra 

y un blazer… ¡son una bomba! Solo 

agregando el cinturón y los zapatos, lentes 

de sol y un perfume, estoy listo para 

la guerra cotidiana. 

No sé si está bien o mal, 

pero yo lo he hecho 

y me gusta el resultado 

Hoy, lamentablemente, poblamos 

un mundo sin respeto, sin tolerancia 

y sin reglas. Hablar de normas para 

vestir me suena un tanto absurdo. Sin 

embargo, gracias a la observación de 

algunas costumbres que me han hecho 

ruido en los ojos, me atrevería a 

ventilar algunas recomendaciones a 

nivel muy personal. 

Talla adecuada 

Siempre que pueda, insistiré en este 

punto. Para mí, el acto de usar ropa apretada 

es igual de grave que usarla demasiado 

holgada. En los últimos años la 

silueta se ha presentado más compacta, 

la mayoría de las marcas ofrecen cortes 

más ajustados al cuerpo sin llegar a ser 

molestos, pero de ahí a las camisas, pantalones 

o trajes que lucen prensados al 

cuerpo, es otra historia. 

La ropa no debe incomodar, el movimiento 

natural de toda la anatomía 

debe prevalecer a pesar de estar 

vestido de gala. Esa sería una buena 

norma a la hora de comprar ropa: si 

molesta, aprieta, estrangula o incomoda, 

no es para ti o necesitas una 

talla más. Quizá dos. 



do común es vital y todo depende 

de quién se lo ponga y cómo se lo 

ponga, esto de los mocasines sin medias 

con trajes de etiqueta no es para 

todo el mundo. 

La ropa interior va por dentro 

Obvio, por eso se llama interior. No 

entiendo cuál es el encanto de mostrar 

boxers o briefs que se asoman ¨por 

error¨ a través de la pretina del pantalón. 

Todos sabemos que parte de la 

fama de Calvin Klein se deriva de sus 

campañas de ropa íntima, pero de allí 

a exhibir diariamente una pauta publicitaria 

en cada caminata, es un exceso, 

además de innecesario. 

Yo soy una criatura de invierno, pero 

quienes viven por estaciones dicen 

que la primavera es la mejor época 

del año. Ciertamente, esta temporada 

permite vestir fresco y casual, 

pero no desaliñado. Muchos 

abandonan los neutros 

para dar paso a los 

estampados y colores 

más vivos. Estar 

bronceado siempre 

queda bien, 

un look saludable va 

con todo. 

El vestir es una magnífica 

forma de expresión, úsala a 

tu favor sin complacer a otros y 

disfruta cada forma en la que te 

presentas al mundo. Como en 

todo juego, a veces se gana 

y otras se pierde, pero lo 

importante es arriesgarse 

sanamente y divertirse 

en el proceso. l 


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ACTUALMENTE, MUCHAS 

EMPRESAS EN EL ÁREA 

DE RECURSOS HUMANOS, 

UTILIZAN LAS REDES 

SOCIALES COMO FILTROS 

PARA LOS NUEVOS 

INGRESOS DE TALENTO 

HUMANO. ¿CÓMO NOS 

AFECTA NUESTRA PROPIA 

EXPOSICIÓN EN INTERNET? 

social networks, 

¿A FAVOR O EN CONTRA? 


TECNOLOGÍA 


del currículum y solo mostraba datos específicos de 

nuestra formación académica y profesional. Ahora, se 

ha vuelto común que las redes sociales operen como 

puentes de contacto entre solicitantes y empresas. 

A continuación, te damos algunas sugerencias que te 

pueden ayudar para solicitar un empleo con el apoyo 

de las redes sociales: 

1Las redes sociales no funcionan solamente para 

fomentar las relaciones personales. Estas pueden 

ser una herramienta de trabajo de gran utilidad si se 

utilizan de manera correcta. 

kPOR JULIO ROMANO 

www.studiorm7.com.mx 

2Analiza el contenido que publicas en tus 

redes. Trata de no difundir información que pueda 

perjudicarte y configura las opciones de privacidad. 

Las empresas cuentan con formas para comprobar si 

la persona que está solicitando el empleo es apta para 

el puesto, y si encuentran información que genere 

desconfianza, declinarán la solicitud. 

Hay casos de personas que han sido 

despedidas por hacer comentarios negativos 

referentes a la marca donde trabajan. Sin 

embargo, debido al auge de las redes sociales, muchas 

compañías usan estas plataformas para monitorear a 

sus empleados e, incluso, para investigar a los nuevos 

aspirantes. ¿Hasta qué punto una empresa puede 

invadir la privacidad de otros? 

Consultamos a Andrea Morales, Licenciada en 

Psicología, que ha tenido una importante trayectoria 

en el departamento de RR.HH., y nos detalla cómo 

debemos manejar nuestros perfiles digitales sin dejar 

de expresar nuestra personalidad, ni empañar nuestra 

figura profesional. Morales explica: 

Antes, cuando solicitábamos un empleo, debíamos 

hacer un currículum vitae muy detallado: desde las 

referencias personales hasta las profesionales, con una 

copia de cada reconocimiento. El resultado era un CV 

sumamente extenso. Luego se actualizaron los datos 

3Coloca una foto profesional en tu perfil. Cuida la 

iluminación, la vestimenta y el fondo de la imagen. Añade 

tu nombre y apellido; evita los sobrenombres o alias. 

4El currículum impreso está quedando en el 

pasado. Muchas personas están utilizando plataformas 

diferentes para llamar la atención: videos donde 

demuestren sus habilidades y conocimientos, o 

presentaciones dinámicas en Prezi o Power Point. 

5Evita los comentarios negativos relacionados con 

anteriores experiencias laborales. No entres en debates 

que coloquen en riesgo tu proceso de selección. 

6Las empresas tienen sólidos reglamentos 

que involucran las redes sociales para mantener la 

confidencialidad. En caso de encontrar comentarios 

ofensivos en contra de la compañía, podría significar 

una causa de despido. l 

andreapicazo_m@hotmail.com 


Spanish 

AVENTADOR S COUPÉ 

LA SUPERACIÓN DE 

lamborghini 


TECNOLOGÍA 



FOTOGRAFÍAS CORTESÍA LAMBORGHINI 

www.lamborghini.com 

PARA LA FIRMA ITALIANA, CONDUCIR NO ES UNA TAREA DIARIA, 

ES UN ESTILO DE VIDA. PARA LOS EXPERTOS DE LA EXCLUSIVIDAD 

Y LOS MOTORES, HAN CREADO UN ICONO QUE REDEFINE 

LA ESENCIA DE MANEJAR AUTOS: EL EGO 


Spanish 

Fank Sinatra dijo una vez: “Usted conduce 

un Ferrari cuando quiere ser alguien, usted 

conduce un Lamborghini cuando ya es 

alguien”. Ante tan afirmación, no es raro pensar que 

los fanáticos de Lamborghini sean exageradamente 

minuciosos a la hora de conocer las características de 

los nuevos modelos de la marca. La heroica “S” está 

reservada para los clásicos más valorados, como el 

Miura, Islero, Countach y Urraco, pero la escudería del 

toro resume todas estas supermáquinas del asfalto en 

el nuevo Aventador S Coupé, un ingenio que promete 

conducir con el mayor nivel de sofisticación y lujo. 

El corazón del Aventador S Coupé es el histórico 

motor V12 de 740 CV con un torque de 70,3 kgm a 550 

rpm. Su maniobrabilidad se optimiza gracias al sistema 

de dirección para las cuatro ruedas, una herramienta 

sin precedentes y, además, deslumbra con la nueva 

modalidad de conducción: Lamborghini Dinamica 

Veicolo Attiva (LDVA), un medio capaz de gestionar 

cada uno de los ejes dinámicos del auto. 

El esqueleto de este superdeportivo está configurado 

con la nueva plataforma S-trim. El cliente puede elegir 

materiales superiores como el Carbon Skin y la vanguardia 

se funde en el panel de instrumentos con pantalla TFT 

de cristal líquido con gráficos alucinantes. Por otro lado, 

su aspecto físico exalta las virtudes aerodinámicas de la 

familia Lamborghini: un provocativo diseño hexagonal, 

agresivas aletas de tiburón en la zona delantera y nuevas 

tomas de aire laterales para reducir las turbulencias y 

equilibrar el enfriamiento. 

Esta máquina alardea con una caja de siete velocidades 

automática ISR y un solo embrague que le proporciona 

el destacable beneficio de acelerar de 0 a 100 km/h en 

2,9 segundos; de 0 a 200 km/h en 8,8 segundos y de 0 

a 300 km/h en 24,2 segundos. La velocidad máxima son 

350 km/h. No hay dudas, Aventador S Coupé es una 

revelación del mundo automotriz. Sus casi cinco metros 

de longitud están listos para recorrer las carreteras del 

mundo en cuatro ruedas comprometidas con la filosofía 

Lamborghini: firmeza y superioridad. l 


TECNOLOGÍA 


Aventador S 

Coupé 

posee una nueva 

generación de 

neumáticos Pirelli 

P Zero, creados 

exclusivamente 

para este 

modelo,los 

amortiguadores 

son magnetorreológicos 

con sistema pushrod, 

que actúan según las 

condiciones 

de la autopista 


Spanish 

TECNOPIC 

SELECCIONES TECNOLÓGICAS 

Huawei Watch 2 Con su apariencia absolutamente deportiva, este reloj alardea con su propia conexión celular (gracias a sus tarjetas 

nano-SIM) y GPS integrado. Sus correas son de silicona y el núcleo mide constantemente las pulsaciones del usuario. Además, su batería 

de 420 mAh alarga la funcionalidad del dispositivo, asegurando tres días de autonomía. Funciona con Android Wear 2.0. www.consumer.huawei.com 

Tostador de pan inteligente Funciona por medio de señal 

Bluetooth y es controlado por una app que ofrece ajustes personalizados 

para tostar una rebanada de pan con las preferencias del 

consumidor. Cuenta con dos ranuras con ajuste de temperatura 

digital de acuerdo al tipo de pan. www.press.griffintechnology.com 

Batería portatil Survivor Power Bank Resistente a impactos 

y a la intemperie (polvo y agua). Esta potente batería con 10.050 

mAh de capacidad de carga, está diseñada para realizar cinco 

recargas completas para el iPhone 6 o recargar completamente un 

iPad Air 2. www.griffintechnology.com 


TECNOLOGÍA 




Honor 6X Está orientado al público millennial. Trabaja con 

un CPU Cortex A53 de cuatro núcleos para alcanzar una 

velocidad de 2.1 GHz. Tiene 4 GB de memoria RAM, expandible 

a 32 GB o 64 GB. www.amazon.com 

Sony Bravia A1 Tiene una pantalla con tecnología OLED y 

puede grabar en resolución 4K. Es compatible con contenidos 

en formato HDR (HDR10 y Dolby Vision) y con sistema de sonido 

Acoustic Surface. Se entrelaza con Google Home y Android 

TV. Disponible en dos tamaños: 55,65 pulgadas y 77 pulgadas. 

www.sony.com 

Lentes VR BOX 2.0 Experimenta la realidad virtual a través 

de un lente esférico ajustable, un diseño anti-polvo y correas 

en forma de “T”. www.amazon.in/Lenovo 

Samsung Galaxy A3 Opera con Android 6.0.1 y cuenta con 

una capa de personalización del sistema operativo, en este caso, 

Touchwiz. Tiene un procesador Cortex A53 de ocho núcleos que 

genera una velocidad de 1.8 GHz. Cuenta con 2 GB de memoria 

RAM y 16 GB de memoria interna. La memoria de almacenamiento 

se puede ampliar vía microSD. www.ebay.es 


Spanish 


DEPORTES 


JUVENTUD 

prolongada 

PREPARARSE PARA LA VEJEZ DEPENDE 

MUCHO DE NUESTRA ACTITUD 

INTERNA. HOY EN DÍA ENVEJECER 

NO ES SINÓNIMO DE PASIVIDAD Y 

DEPENDENCIA, MÁS BIEN 

SE HA TORNADO EN UNA ETAPA MÁS 

ACTIVA Y SALUDABLE PARA POTENCIAR 

LA AUTONOMÍA, SOCIABILIZAR 

Y OPTIMIZAR LA CALIDAD DE VIDA 

kPOR CARLA GONZÁLEZ 

www.wellnessbreak.cl 


Spanish 

El envejecimiento es un proceso donde 

intervienen factores genéticos y ambientales, 

y cada persona lo manifiesta de maneras 

diferentes. Sin embargo, las funciones fisiológicas 

comienzan a disminuir, los dolores articulares aumentan 

y se reduce la masa muscular. Todos estos cambios se 

producen naturalmente, pero en ocasiones sucede de 

forma traumática. Actualmente, algunos países han 

diseñado programas de prevención y atención para las 

personas de la tercera edad. Estos proyectos promueven 

una dieta balanceada, actividades deportivas, charlas 

culturales y paseos recreativos. 

Yoga para la tercera edad 

El yoga se ha convertido en una disciplina adoptada por 

los adultos mayores. Esta experiencia milenaria alivia el 

estrés y fortalece el bienestar físico, emocional y mental. 

En occidente, el yoga se relaciona inmediatamente 

al hatha yoga (yoga físico) basándose en la práctica 

de asanas (posturas) de meditación y técnicas de 

pranayama. Estos hábitos están orientados al cuidado 

del cuerpo y los resultados se obtienen sin mucho 

esfuerzo. Pero existen interesantes especialidades de 

esta tradición india que despiertan el interés filosófico 

de miles de personas. 

Walter 

Hillerns 

Larrañaga 

tiene 69 años, 

además 

de realizar 

yoga 2 veces 

por semana, 

también hace 

MTB (bicicleta 

en cerro), 

musculación 

y natación. 

HATHA YOGA 

Técnica física de purificación, limpieza y preparación 

para la práctica de meditación. Incluye ejercicios de 

elongación, fortalecimiento muscular y relajación. 

RAJA YOGA 

Conocido como el “yoga mental” o de interiorización. 

Demanda mucho estudio psicológico y espiritual a 

través de un sistema concreto: los ocho escalones del 

ashtanga yoga de Patanjali. 

BHAKTI YOGA 

Esta técnica aborda el aspecto más espiritual del 

yoga. Se trata de la adoración emocional y el valor de 

la familia y amigos. Mediante el camino de la entrega, 

los mantras, los cantos devocionales y la recitación de 

textos sagrados, se logra purificar las emociones. 

KARMA YOGA 

Es el yoga de la acción y los servicios desinteresados 

internos y externos. Según el maestro espiritual Swami 

Sivananda, los componentes que determinan que una 

acción califique como karma yoga son: 

Actitud correcta 

• Motivación 


DEPORTES 


Cumplir con los deberes 

Servir al prójimo 

• Ser disciplinado 

Hacer lo mejor que podamos 

Renunciar a los resultados 

GNANA YOGA 

Corresponde al yoga del conocimiento, de la sabiduría 

a través de la auto-observación y la conciencia; abarca 

el estudio y la reflexión de la mente. El intelecto es el 

instrumento fundamental en la cual se basa esta práctica. 

El practicante consigue la interiorización necesaria para 

lograr una correcta diferenciación entre lo irreal y lo real. 

Dimensión equilibrada 

Realizar yoga y complementarla con cualquier 

otra rutina de ejercicios, ofrece notables beneficios. 

El cuerpo, a medida que se ejercita, se activa, se 

fortalece y se colma de vitalidad. En la vejez, ejecutar 

tareas sencillas, desde subir y bajar escaleras hasta 

caminatas cortas, ayudará a mantener la elasticidad 

en los músculos, los huesos y los tendones. Antes 

de hacer yoga, es necesario asesorarse con un 

experto que sirva como guía en esta disciplina. Sus 

beneficios contemplan: 

“El ser 

humano es el 

responsable 

de lo que 

pasa con su 

propio cuerpo. 

Nosotros 

somos los que 

permitimos 

que se 

fortalezca, 

se enferme 

o envejezca. 

El yoga como 

filosofía y 

hábito de vida 

nos enseña 

que la plenitud 

de la tercera 

edad, no 

solo hay que 

propiciarlos 

con aspectos 

curativos, sino 

de manera 

especial los 

aspectos 

preventivos; 

queda por 

descontado 

que todo lo 

que pueda 

hacerse en 

este sentido 

es positivo 

y la milenaria 

ciencia del 

yoga juega 

un papel 

muy 

destacado” 

- Indra Devi, 

conocida 

como la 

primera dama 

del yoga 

en América. 

Evitar el sedentarismo 

• 

• 

Fortalecer los músculos y proteger las articulaciones 

Mejorar el retorno venoso 

Equilibrar el sistema nervioso 

Prevenir trastornos de la vejez (insomnio, falta de 

apetito, dolores musculares) 

Controlar los cambios psicológicos como, por 

ejemplo, los estados depresivos 

La tercera edad es una etapa a donde todos llegaremos. 

Hay que recibirla de la mejor manera posible y disfrutar 

cada momento. Busca motivaciones, ejecuta proyectos a 

corto plazo y libera las preocupaciones. Ocupa el tiempo 

libre y encuentra el lado positivo de las cosas. l 


Spanish 

el clásico mundial, 

UNA NUEVA FORMA 

DE VIVIR EL BÉISBOL 

DESDE HACE MUCHO TIEMPO, EN TODA LA CUENCA 

DEL CARIBE SE HABLA DE NUESTRA PARTICULAR 

FORMA DE VER EL BÉISBOL, DE NUESTRA ESPECIAL MANERA 

DE VIVIR LA PELOTA CALIENTE COMO UNA FIESTA QUE MEZCLA 

EL DEPORTE, LA MÚSICA Y EL BAILE, PORQUE EN EL CARIBE TODO 

ES UNA RUMBA Y EL BÉISBOL NO PODÍA SER DIFERENTE 


DEPORTES 


Pero cuando el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 

nació en el 2006, nos trajo otras formas 

de jugar y ver a la pelota que nos dieron 

lecciones tremendas, que fueron coronadas con 

los dos campeonatos de Japón en las primeras 

dos ediciones. 

Cantos diferentes, mucha comida asiática en cada 

lugar del estadio y trompetas y más trompetas, nos 

demostraron en cada tribuna una inmensa diferencia. 

Además, se hacía patente en el terreno de juego con 

toques de bola, conexiones por detrás de los corredores, 

bateos y corrido. Lo que llamamos “pelota pequeña” 

se agrandaba en cada partido y nos hacía creer en un 

béisbol diferente… en la pelota asiática, campeona del 

primer campeonato serio de béisbol por selecciones 

nacionales desde los años 40 del siglo XX. 

El mito de nuestro béisbol caribeño omnipotente que 

solo podía ser contendido por el poder tecnológico e 

industrial de los Estados Unidos, inventor del béisbol, 

estaba muriendo. Muchos salieron a dar explicaciones: “La 

época del año no nos sirve, los peloteros no están al 100 %, 

mientras que en Japón están en plena temporada” o “A los 

asiáticos no les da tan duro en la estructura de sus equipos 

las prohibiciones de las grandes ligas”. Habían demasiadas 

excusas y muy poca comprensión de lo cerca que está la 

pelota japonesa, e incluso la coreana, de nuestra imbatible 

forma de jugar a la pelota mientras nos divertimos. 

Teníamos que ser invencibles porque los Estados 

Unidos nunca ha tenido un interés real en presentar 

lo mejor de su pelota en estos clásicos. Todo era un 

desastre, Japón y Corea se habían embolsillado dos 

campeonatos, un subcampeonato y un cuarto lugar 

en los dos primeros clásicos, hasta que apareció 

República Dominicana. Los quisqueyanos apelaron 

a lo más profundo y antiguo: a la esencia de nuestra 

pelota; jugaron, se divirtieron y consiguieron el 

primer campeonato para esta parte del mundo en la 

tercera edición. Por otro lado, los boricuas, con menos 

aspavientes pero con la misma gracia, se llevaron el 

subcampeonato de la mano de Edwin Rodríguez. 

kPOR BRODERICK ZERPA 

PERIODISTA DEPORTIVO 

Twitter / Instagram / Facebook: @Beisbologo 

Las cosas habían cambiado, ya no eran las 

trompetas, sino el merengue y la salsa los que 

resonaron en el mundo del béisbol. 

El cuarto Clásico 

Ahora estamos de cara a la cuarta edición de este 

campeonato que reúne a 16 países en cuatro grupos 

que jugarán en Corea, Japón, Estados Unidos y México, y 

que ya dejó en el camino a otros 12 equipos que cayeron 

en las rondas de clasificación, en las que accedieron al 

Clásico, México, Colombia, Israel y Australia. 

Aún Estados Unidos está quedando a deber en su 

convocatoria, pero Venezuela, Canadá, México, Puerto 

Rico y Dominicana se han tomado muy en serio esta 

competencia y han logrado el sí de la mayor parte de 

lo mejor de su talento de ligas mayores, por lo que 

prevemos una contienda durísima. 

Dos equipos tienen características especiales. Cuba 

por sus características políticas no presenta lo mejor 

de lo nacido en su suelo, ya que consideran a los 

“desertores” como no cubanos, por ello extrañaremos 

a Céspedes, Puig, Morales y Chapman. Aun así, la 

mayor de las Antillas siempre ha sido de la contienda 

con un entendimiento superior a otros de lo que es “la 

pelota de torneos cortos”. 

El otro es Colombia, un país que ha hecho esfuerzos 

extraordinarios para desarrollar su béisbol de la mano de 

los hermanos Rentería y los hermanos Cabrera, quienes 

necesitan de todo el apoyo que se les pueda dar. Esa es 

la idea del Clásico: ¡Expandir el béisbol mundialmente! O 

eso es lo que nos dicen sus organizadores. 

Colombia se presenta con un equipo lleno de 

venezolanos que tienen algún tipo de afiliación 

familiar con el vecino país y que podría llevarlos a ser 

más competitivos, cosa que hay que aplaudir de pie. 


Rawlings fue la empresa encargada 

de la fabricación de las esféricas 

con las cuales se dará la voz de play ball. 

La pelota cuenta con impresión 

de tonalidad dorada. 

CLÁSICO MUNDIAL 

DE BÉISBOL 

FASE DE GRUPOS 

Grupo A: 

Grupo B: 

Grupo C: 

Grupo D: 

Seúl 

Gocheok Sky Dome 

6-9 de marzo, 2017 

Es la casa de los Héroes 

de Nexen del KBO 

Capacidad: 18.000 

Tokio 

Tokyo Dome 


Es la casa de los Gigantes 

de Yomiuri en la Liga Nipona 

de Béisbol 

Superficie: césped artificial 


Miami 

Marlins Park 


Casa de los Marlins de Miami. 

Superficie: césped natural 


Jalisco 

Estadio de Béisbol Charros de Jalisco 


Casa de los Charros de Jalisco 

de la Liga Mexicana del Pacífico 

(liga invernal) 

Superficie: césped natural 


espectadores 

aproximadamente 

MLB 

estima que unas 2 . 200 personas 

tendrán sus ojos puestos en el Clásico Mundial 

Colombia debuta en la fase 

de grupos del clásico, 

luego de dos intentos fallidos 

en ediciones anteriores

DEPORTES 


muchas trabas lo aceptaron y se formó una fiesta de 

tal magnitud que poco les importó a los boricuas ser 

vencidos por los venezolanos. La fiesta continuó un 

par de horas en el estacionamiento. 

Mi experiencia 

He tenido la oportunidad de cubrir parte de los tres 

Clásicos que se han llevado a cabo y debo decir que 

siempre ha sido en territorio norteamericano, por lo que 

tengo una visión sesgada por la televisión de lo que ha 

sucedido en otras partes, pero he podido estar muy cerca 

de las selecciones que han jugado en los lugares que he 

cubierto, incluso hemos compartido hoteles. 

El primer Clásico lo cubrí en Orlando. Un despropósito 

total de los organizadores colocar a dos equipos como 

Dominicana y Venezuela a jugar por primera vez con 

todos los “caballos” en un estadio para seis mil personas 

en Disney. El espectáculo fue soberbio, pero nos pudimos 

dar cuenta de la poca fe que tenían las Grandes Ligas en 

el “Béisbol por banderas”. Nunca entendieron los hilos que 

podía mover el hecho de poner una bandera nacional 

en el pecho de un pelotero en la fanaticada. La cantidad 

de gente que se quedó fuera de ciertos partidos fue 

enorme y el disgusto de los peloteros por los problemas 

organizativos llego a grados superlativos. 

El tercero fue la fiesta dominicana. Qué manera 

de divertirse en el terreno. Los quisqueyanos 

cambiaron los partidos de exhibición por partidos 

más entretenidos. Este fue el primer clásico en el que 

la organización generó un evento diferente y le dio la 

oportunidad de crecer en su propia dirección. Ha sido 

el mejor de todos. 

Y ahora en marzo 

Todo arrancará el 6 de marzo.. La pelota rodará en 

Corea para el Israel-Corea que abre las acciones del 

que será el Clásico de la consagración. Se espera que 

este evento esté a la altura de un mundial de fútbol o 

baloncesto. Por sus propias características, este nunca 

será un acontecimiento similar a los anteriormente. La 

IBAF no tiene el poder de la FIFA, ni estamos en 1930. 

La globalización, el amor por las disciplinas de contacto 

y la televisión, le han robado espacios a un deporte que 

nació para ser familiar y vivido en el parque. Aun así este 

será el Clásico de los Clásicos con la mayor audiencia de 

la historia, así que amigos, a disfrutar del evento en marzo, 

el verdadero inicio de la primavera. l 

El segundo Clásico lo viví en el Hard Rock Stadium, 

o como sea que se haya llamado en aquella época, 

es difícil recordar el nombre del estadio de los 

Dolphins en diferentes espacios de tiempo. Allí pude 

apreciar lo mejor del Clásico. Los organizadores 

quedaron maravillados de ver un encuentro Puerto 

Rico vs. Venezuela, que pudo haber roto todos los 

records de ruido en la historia de los parques en 

Estados Unidos. Fue complicado que entendieran 

que el público quería entrar al parque con tambores, 

redoblantes, trompetas y trombones para armar sus 

propias orquestas en las graderías, pero tras poner 


Spanish 

Sport 

pic 

1 Bolso deportivo Nike 

Está elaborado con un resistente 

poliéster 600D. Tiene un gran 

compartimiento principal, bolsillo 

y cierre con cremallera, y correas 

ajustables y desmontables. 

$ 21.12 

www.sportsdirect.com 

2 Juego de asas 

Con diseño ergonómico y una superficie 

fija y antideslizante. 

$ 19.13 

www.keller-sports.com 

3 Camelbak 

Botella de plástico (0,75 litros) 

ideal para acompañarte en tus 

travesías y mantenerte hidratado. 

$ 13,53 


4 Bicicleta 

Granite Peak 

Tiene suspensión delantera para 

montaña, permitiendo una mejor 

maniobrabilidad en todo tipo 

de terreno. Cambiadores de torsión 

de 18 velocidades. 

$ 79.97 

www.walmart.com 


DEPORTES 




5 Bola de ejercicio 

Ideal para fortalecer la musculatura, 

mejorar el equilibrio y 

potenciar la agilidad. Con este 

utensilio se trabajan los abdominales, 

muslos, brazos, hombros 

y la espalda. Está elaborada con 

materiales eco-friendly, así que es 

seguro para usted y para el medio 

ambiente. 

$ 14.97 - $ 26.97 


6 Proteína Everlast 

Contiene DigeZyme, un complejo 

de enzimas multidigestivas 

que contiene alfa-amilasa, proteasa 

neutra, lactasa, lipasa y celulasa. 

Estos grupos de enzimas 

son resistentes a la acción de los 

jugos gástricos, manteniendo la 

actividad digestiva. 

$ 25.36 


7 Camiseta 

de entrenamiento Techfit 

Posee tecnología climalite para 

absorber el sudor y asegurar la 

correcta ventilación del cuerpo. 

La camiseta tiene corte en “U” 

y su sistema Racerback ofrece 

máxima libertad de movimiento. 

$ 16.91 


8 Reloj Suunto Core 

Elegante y clásico con un montón 

de funciones y herramientas útiles: 

altímetro, barómetro, brújula 

e información meteorológica. 

Este reloj ofrece las características 

esenciales para las aventuras al 

aire libre. 

$ 190 



Spanish 


SEXOLOGIA 


kPOR DR. MIGUEL SIRA 

MÉDICO SEXÓLOGO 

www.solterosdrsira.com 

Hola Dr. Sira, me gustaría que me recomendara 

algunos juegos sexuales ya que a mi 

parecer, son un excelente estimulante. 

Xiomara, 25 años, Caracas. 

Con los juegos sexuales podemos descubrir sensaciones 

antes no experimentadas durante el sexo convencional, 

además de generar mayor confianza en la relación de 

pareja. En el caso de las mujeres, logramos que ellas se 

exciten de una manera divertida o desafiante, para que 

obtengan la lubricación y la dilatación de la vagina. Y en 

el caso de los hombres, les permite alcanzar una erección 

de su pene con gran rigidez. 

Con algunos de estos juegos que mencionaré a 

continuación podemos mejorar nuestro juego de 

besos y caricias o sencillamente hacerlo de otra forma, 

lo cual causaría una buena fase de excitación. 

JUEGOS 

sexuales 

1Juegos sexuales con alimentos: quizá 

uno de los juegos sexuales que la mayoría de las 

personas han realizado alguna vez en su vida consiste 

en utilizar comida y colocarla en las zonas erógenas de 

la pareja o en sus genitales. En este juego podemos 

utilizar helado, fresas con crema, arequipe, yogurt, 

vino y frutas. Para este juego ambos cuerpos serán 

los recipientes de estos alimentos en los cuales la 

otra persona o tu misma comerán. Pueden comenzar 

con un desnudo progresivo y al mismo tiempo van 

intercambiando frutas y vino o fresas con crema, y 

una vez desnudos pueden cambiar esos alimentos. 

Ofrécele pequeñas cantidades con tu boca. Utiliza 

sobre todo sus principales zonas erógenas para colocar 

esos alimentos como el cuello, la nuca y los hombros, 

la espalda, los pechos, el estómago, los glúteos, la 

ingle, el perineo y la parte interior de los muslos. Por 

último, para darle el toque final, espárcele yogurt o 

crema sobre los genitales y lámelo como nunca lo 

habías hecho antes. 


Spanish 

2Juegos de dominio y sumisión: en este 

juego sexual un miembro de la pareja adopta el papel 

de dominante y el otro miembro adopta el papel de 

sumiso. Este juego se da porque para algunas personas 

es excitante ser las dueñas del poder durante el coito, 

mientras que para otras es excitante que la otra persona 

tome el control. En este juego debes mostrarte inflexible, 

creando un ambiente de poder y dejando claro que eres 

la persona que manda y que tu pareja está indefensa y 

bajo tus caprichos. Podrías comenzar con algunas de 

las siguientes premisas básicas del juego de dominio/ 

sumisión: Tápale los ojos y átale las manos con una 

cuerda suave, una vez a tu merced, provoca a tu pareja 

aumentando su excitación. Desátala y ordénale algo. Si lo 

hace mal, la castigarás (escoge algo excitante). Si lo hace 

bien, será recompensada con algo que disfrute mucho 

como por ejemplo sexo oral, sexo anal, masturbación o 

alguna posición sexual. 

3Juego de roles: este juego se puede hacer 

escenificando algún rol de la preferencia de ambos, 

por ejemplo, el de las profesiones, que para algunas 

personas suele provocar muchísima excitación según 

su preferencia. Los roles que pueden jugar y escenificar 

pueden ser: policía-ladrón, profesor-alumna, abogadocliente, 

médico-enfermera, o cualquiera de tu preferencia. 

4Juego de dados: El juego sexual con un par 

de dados le dará un cambio a su rutina sexual porque 

ambos miembros deben ejecutar las secuencias que 

salgan en cada tiro de dados. Pueden usar dados 

especiales o crear los suyos, todo lo que necesitan es un 

dado con las distintas partes del cuerpo en cada lado y 

otro dado con diferentes actos a realizar en cada lado. 

Luego, simplemente van lanzando los dados y 

realizando los actos indicados. Incluso pueden jugarlo 

con posiciones sexuales, para darle un cambio a esa 

posición rutinaria que casi siempre suelen utilizar. 

¿Cómo hacer sus propios dados? Para empezar 

deberán jugar con dos dados, el dado numero 1 será 

numerado con todas las órdenes y el dado numero 2 

será numerado con las partes del cuerpo. 

Dado numero 1: en las órdenes deberán colocar 

todo lo que se les ocurra en cuanto a acciones como 

morder en el 1, besar en el 2, lamer en el 3, pellizcar en 

el 4, tocar en el 5, etc. En pocas palabras, todo lo que se 

les ocurra y quieran. 

Dado numero 2: aquí deberán colocar las partes del 

cuerpo como: boca en el 1, piernas en el 2, muslo en el 3, 

ingle en el 4, nalgas en el 5, pene / vagina en el 6, u otras 

partes que para ustedes sean potencialmente excitables. 

Una vez que tienen los dados en la mano, pueden 

matizar el juego con una botella de vino. Se comienza 

el juego tirando los dos dados por turnos, uno primero 

cumplirá las órdenes y luego hará lo mismo el otro. No 

hay tiempo preestablecido y el ganador es el primero 

que llegue al orgasmo. 

Para los más tecnológicos, existen aplicaciones para 

celulares Android, iPhone y para tablets que se pueden 

bajar gratuitamente desde Internet como: Dados de 

Amor y Erotic Dice. 

Mis indicaciones sexológicas 

para este tipo de juego sexual: 

Puede ser muy divertido dejar el siguiente 

movimiento en las manos del destino o del azar, 

porque en este juego se deja de lado el control y se 

hace lo que salga en los dados, es recomendado como 

un juego inicial para esas parejas o personas reacias a 

salir del sexo convencional y la rutina. l 

Bájalo de Internet: https://play.google.com/ 

store/apps/details?id=com.meriamonstudios. 

dadoseroticosdos&hl=es_419 

http://www.taringa.net/posts/hazlo-tumismo/16158374/Dados-eroticos.html 

Para que el Dr. Miguel Sira responda tus preguntas a 

través de esta columna, contáctalo por: 

| www.facebook.com/miguelsirav 

| www.twitter.com/drmiguelsira 

| miguelsirav@hotmail.com 


Spanish 

LA VIDA EN LA 

tierra 


AUTOAYUDA 


LEVANTAMOS LA MIRADA AL CIELO 

BUSCANDO DE DÓNDE VENIMOS, 

PERO NUESTROS PIES PISAN LA TIERRA, 

DONDE RESIDE Y SE ENCUENTRA 

LA VIDA TAL COMO LA CONOCEMOS 

k POR GIUSEPPE PALADINO B. 

TERAPEUTA SISTÉMICO EN CONSTELACIONES FAMILIARES 

www.giuseppepaladino.com 

Todos somos energía y nos encontramos 

compartiendo e interconectados con una gran 

cantidad de seres vivientes bajo diferentes 

formas, organismos y campos de información en un 

planeta activo que se mantiene en equilibrio gracias a 

nuestra Madre Tierra. 

En la mitología griega era conocida como Gea, la 

diosa madre que dio origen a la existencia. Los romanos 

la tomaron como Terra Mater, mejor conocida como 

Gaia, considerada como una fuerza divina portadora 

de la semilla de la vida y de la muerte. 

¿Cómo establecer una comunicación con la 

naturaleza? 

Cuando visites una playa, escucha el murmullo de 

las olas cuando besan la orilla, admira el vuelo de las 

aves, siente la arena y respira el aire del mar. Cuando 

estés en una montaña, observa la inmensidad de las 

cumbres, camina descalzo, abraza a un árbol y verás 

que todos pertenecemos al mismo hogar. 

El planeta Tierra, como vientre materno, protege y 

alimenta a quienes vivimos en su interior. Es el centro y 

es la morada que permite nuestra existencia. 

Actualmente, prestamos atención a la Madre Tierra 

cuando se manifiesta de forma violenta a través de un 

desastre natural. Ella nos brinda infinidad de bienes 

para optimizar nuestra calidad de vida, pero también 

puede castigarnos. El hombre es la principal causa 

de contaminación y abusos de recursos naturales. Si 

no colaboramos con la Madre Tierra, ella buscará la 

manera de reestablecer el equilibrio con el resto de su 

creación. Cuidemos nuestro mundo y estemos alerta 

a sus mensajes y demostraciones… porque luego 

podría ser muy tarde. l 

Pachamama es como se le conoce en los pueblos 

andinos. Ella representa la biodiversidad del 

mundo. Muchos le rinden culto y conversan con 

ella para requerir su apoyo, para disculparse por 

algún daño contra la naturaleza o para agradecerle 

la divinidad con la que provee al hombre: cobijo, 

abundancia y fertilidad. 

Para los aborígenes americanos del norte, la naturaleza 

es su guía y maestra; el vínculo que los une con la 

tierra. Basta con observarla para descubrir su belleza, 

misterio y encanto. A través de sus transformaciones, 

como la variación de las estaciones, nos enseña sobre 

la vida y los cambios que ocurren tanto en el interior 

de cada uno de nosotros como en el exterior. La Tierra, 

como madre, nos trasmite la sabiduría del Universo. 

Observar y entender las señales que nos envía, es 

como estar en contacto con un ser superior. 


Teen 



Turn Your 

Dreams 

Into 

Realities! 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY 

FELICIA REED

Teen 

This Issue would not be possible 

without these InFluential people 

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS 

Mia Dedear 


Priscilla Glenn 


PHOTOGRAPHER 

FELICIA REED 

Mia is a student at the 

University of Texas at 

Austin, double majoring in 

Advertising and Theatre. 

Having grown up in an artistic 

family, she has devoted much 

of her life to the arts, striving 

for finesse in violin, dance, 

film, and theatre. Ultimately, 

she aspires to become 

a valuable advocate 

for diverse representation in 

the arts and media. 

Priscilla is a pole vaulter for 

the UTA track and field team 

where, during offseason, they 

make her complete crazy 

workouts. She loves staying 

fit and when she is off in the 

summer and enjoys going 

on runs in the cool mornings. 

She is the oldest of four 

children and is currently 

studying biology at the 

University of Texas 

at Arlington with the goal 

of one day earning her Ph.D. 

in plant genetics. 

Veronica Hageman 


Veronica is a Beauty Consultant and certified Makeup 

Artist who hails from the Fashion District of Dallas, 

Tx. With a passion for fashion and all things beauty, 

she aims to service her clientele with the latest 

and greatest product trends and techniques on 

the market today. A graduate of the CMC Makeup 

School, she specializes in Editorial and Special 

Events Makeup Artistry. Her brand knowledge and 

expertise keep her on the cutting edge of the Beauty Industry. 

With her warm personality and intuition, she brings 

joy and beauty to every client she meets. 

304 TEEN FLUENTIAL MARCH / APRIL 2017

Teen 

Prepared? 

ARE YOU 




“911 what is 

the emergency?” 

Unfortunate events 

of any kind can 

happen anywhere 

and to anyone. Are 

you prepared in case 

of an emergency? 

kWRITTEN BY NICOLE GLENN, 

EDITOR OF TEEN INFLUENTIAL 

Different locations require different 

precautions. What you may 

have at home might not be 

allowed on school grounds, or might be 

impractical to carry around all day. Some 

things may be repetitive, but here are 

some things you should always try to have 

with you depending on your scenario. 

• At Your House: Often, if you 

need something, chances are you can 

find it at home. However, do you know 

where your family keeps these items? 

First aid kit for cuts or burns, fire 

extinguisher and fire escape ladder 

if in a two story home, 

a bat or other form of self-defense 

in case of burglar, Tool kit and 

duct tape, stash of non-perishable 

foods, bottled water, a radio, and 

flashlights. Knowing where all of 

these things are located can help 

keep you and your family safe and 

protected in case of emergencies in 

your home whether accident related, 

weather related such as a tornado and 

power outage, or unfortunate events 

such as a burglar, or fire. 

nowhere, or if you see, or get into an 

accident, this may be your only means 

of contacting someone for help, 

especially if there is not a lot of traffic 

in the area. Always, always, always have 

a car specific emergency kit. These 

can be purchased at fairly reasonable 

prices. Find one that includes jumper 

cables, a tire gauge, a lighter, flares, 

a flashlight (which can be kept in 

the glove box for easy access), etc. as 

well as a first aid kit. These can be 

found together, or can be purchased 

separately. You should always keep 

some food and water in your car. 

Granola bar and water bottles should 

be enough to hold you over until help 

arrives. It is also important to keep a 

blanket or jacket accessible. If your 

car breaks down and it starts to get 

cold you don’t want to be stranded 

without a way to stay warm. It might 

seem silly, but you should also carry an 

old fashion map in case your phone 

dies or you lose GPS signal. Finally, be 

sure to stash some cash in your car, 

out of sight, that you have set aside 

ONLY for emergencies (not your daily 

Sonic or McDonalds run). l 

• In Your Backpack: Luckily 

schools tend to have the basics available 

and protocols in case of emergencies. 

However, some things not always 

provided which you can keep in your 

backpack legally are water, snacks, cash, 

a swiss army knife (check with your 

school’s regulations.) rechargeable/ 

portable phone charger, and feminine 

products for the ladies. 

• In Your Car: Among all the driving 

requirements (such as driver’s license, 

registration, and insurance), one of the 

most important things you should 

always have with you while driving 

according to ABC News is your cell 

phone and portable/car charger. If 

your car breaks down on your way to 

school, or on a trip in the middle of 

MARCH / APRIL 2017 TEEN FLUENTIAL 307

Teen 

GET A BOOST WITH AN 

Ingredient 

THAT STICKS 

Whether you’re a 

fitness junkie, busy 

parent or sleepdeprived 

student, 

peanut butter is an 

ingredient fit for all 

of life’s moments. 

With a healthy boost of protein 

and energy, it is perfect as an onthe-go 

snack, fuel for a workout, 

a reliable family meal or a decadent dessert. 

There’s no shortage of delicious ways 

to pack peanut butter into diverse dishes 

throughout the day: 

• Add peanut butter to your favorite 

fruit smoothie for a nutty new flavor. 

• Encourage children to experiment 

with the essential spread and go beyond 

PB and J by replacing fruit for the jelly or 

stirring peanut butter or peanut butter 

powder into their yogurt. 

• A simple peanut butter and honey 

sandwich makes a great on-the-go snack 

you can throw in your gym bag or tuck 

away in a drawer at work. 

• Add peanut butter to a sauce or salad 

dressing for an extra zip of flavor and protein. 

Find more creative ways to enjoy peanut 

butter with these winning recipes from 

Southern Peanut Growers’ annual PB 

My Way recipe contest, and find more 

recipes at peanutbutterlovers.com. 

Graceland Mini Cupcakes 

Recipe courtesy of Linda D., 

Coconut Creek, Florida 

Serves: 36 

Cupcakes: 

2 cups all-purpose flour 

2 teaspoons baking powder 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

4 ripe bananas 

1/2 cup light sour cream 

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at 

room temperature 

2 tablespoons canola oil 

3/4 cups sugar 

2 large eggs, at room temperature 

1 large egg white, at room 

temperature 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Peanut Butter Filling: 

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 

Bacon Topping: 

4 slices bacon 

1/2 cup brown sugar 

Frosting: 

8 ounces low-fat cream cheese 

1/2 cup butter 

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 

2 teaspoon vanilla extract 

3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar 

Instructions: 

Heat oven to 350 F. Line cupcake tins 

with paper liners and lightly spray with 

cooking spray. To make batter: In medium 

bowl, combine flour, baking powder and 

salt. Stir to combine and set aside. 

In small bowl, mash bananas and 

add sour cream. Mix well and 

set aside. Using electric hand 

mixer, beat butter, oil and 

sugar until incorporated, 




about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs, egg white 

and vanilla. Mix until combined. Slowly 

add half the dry ingredients and mix until 

almost incorporated. Add sour cream and 

banana mixture and gently fold into batter. 

Add rest of dry ingredients until combined. 

Spoon batter into lined cupcake pans. 

Bake 18-20 minutes and let cool. 

After cooling about 30-45 minutes, use 

paring knife to cut small circle in middle 

of top of cupcakes and remove plug, 

creating a well about halfway down 

cupcake. Add peanut butter to piping 

bag and fill each hole. Set aside. 

In medium bowl, dredge 

both sides of bacon slices in 

brown sugar. Place on foil-lined 

baking sheet; bake 10 minutes. 

Flip and bake another 6-8 

minutes. Remove bacon from oven and 

place on plate to cool. Once cool, chop 

bacon and set aside. To make frosting: 

In large bowl, combine cream cheese, 

butter, peanut butter and vanilla extract. 

Mix until combined. Add confectioner’s 

sugar and mix until well-combined. 

Add frosting to piping bag. Pipe a 

dollop of frosting onto each cupcake 

and sprinkle with candied bacon pieces. 

(Family Features) l 


Teen 

SUPER FOOD: 

Quinoa 

It’s the food you don’t 

know how to spell, 

or how to say. The 

food, when you see it, 

you don’t quite know 

what to call it. “Some 

sort of rice? A grain? 

I dunno, but it starts 

with a “Q”. 

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) 

is making a rise in popularity, 

earning a reputation of being 

a “hipster” food. But, even though it 

seems to be new to the spotlight, it 

was actually a staple of the Incan diet as 

long as four thousand years ago. Since 

then, it has remained a staple of diets in 

South America. 

So what’s the big deal? Why does 

everything think quinoa is so great? 

In short, this gluten-free superfood is 

abundant in a plethora of necessary 

nutrients including fiber, magnesium 

and iron. Also, it contains all nine essential 

amino acids, which makes it a complete 

protein. That can’t be said about the 

majority of plant foods. You may be 

kWRITTEN BY MIA DEDEAR 

tempted to guess that it is a whole grain, 

but it technically isn’t. Quinoa, believe 

it or not, is a seed, but it’s still generally 

counted as a whole grain food. That’s 

always a plus, right? 

So how do you eat it? Well, that’s a big 

question, and there is an extensive list of 

answers. For instance, it can be tossed 

with other vegetables, sprinkled over 

a salad, or even wrapped into sushi or 

tacos. Of course, the very first step is to 

cook your quinoa. 

The process of cooking quinoa is very 

similar to that of cooking rice. Bring one 

cup of dry quinoa and two cups of water 

to a boil. Then cover the pot and reduce 

the heat to medium until the quinoa is 

soft. This usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. 

If all of the water is not absorbed, that’s 

okay, just drain out the excess water. 

Remove the pot from heat and let it 

sit with the lid still on for another five 

minutes. That last step is important 

because it lets the quinoa dry off a bit, so 

that it does not stick together. 

Now that you’ve cooked your quinoa, 

here are some ideas to get you started: 




• Vegetable Quinoa 

Bowl: stir fry your selection 

of vegetables (try squash, bell 

peppers, onions, carrots, etc.) and 

stir it into a bowl of quinoa. Enjoy 

this hot, or stick it in the fridge for 

a refreshing meal for later. This is 

a nice substitution for fried rice. 

• Salad Mix: sprinkle a fair 

share of quinoa over spinach 

leaves. Toss in olives, tomatoes, 

dried cranberries, nuts - anything 

you like to put in salads. 

Then douse it with your 

favorite dressing. 

• Quinoa Sushi: mix sushi 

vinegar into room-temperature 

quinoa and rice. Place a sheet of 

nori seaweed on a bamboo sushi 

roller mat. Spread a thin layer 

of the quinoa and rice mix across 

the entire seaweed sheet. Then, 

in the middle (going with in the 

direction of the bamboo) place 

the inside ingredients of your sushi. 

This can be whatever you want - 

cucumber, carrots, tuna, avocado, 

etc. Then carefully roll it up. If you 

have not done this before, it might 

be helpful to watch videos online 

before you try your hand at it. 

Don’t fret, it’s easier than it looks, 

and when you’re done, 

you’ll have a tasty snack. 

Now you know just about 

everything you need to know to 

hop on the quinoa train. Now jump 

into the kitchen and try out variations 

on this versatile superfood. l 


TEEN INFLUENTIAL SPOTLIGHT 

kINTERVIEW 

CONDUCTED 

AND WRITTEN BY 

NICOLE GLENN, 

EDITOR OF TEEN 

INFLUENTIAL 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

COURTESY 

OF BRIAN B. 

HAYES / 

SHANDREW PR. 




Amber Bernstein 

HAS BEAUTY AND BRAINS 

RUNNING THROUGH HER VEINS 

Amber Bernstein is a model and entrepreneur. She was attracted 

to the modeling business at a very early age, with agents 

approaching her at eight years old. Not content just working in 

front of the camera, Amber started her own online boutique aimed 

at teen fashion and accessories, AmberBernsteincouture.com. 


Teen 

Amber is not a novice to the 

entertainment business. Her 

dad was the late producer 

Jay Bernstein, who was responsible for 

discovering some of the biggest icons 

in the entertainment business, such as 

Pamela Anderson, Farrah Fawcett, Drew 

Barrymore, and Heather Locklear. Amber’s 

mother is a famed actress, model, and 

entrepreneur in her own right. It’s not at 

all surprising Amber has beauty and brains 

running through her veins. 

Amber finished high school early at the 

age of 16. Her passions include volunteering 

for cancer organization The Maria Gruber 

Foundation, working with animal charities, 

spending time in nature, hiking, and hanging 

out at the beach. We caught up recently 

with her to chat about her life as a model, 

the importance of goals, and ways to spend 

spare time in impactful ways. In the near 

future, catch Amber on a cover of Maxim 

and on TV this coming holiday season in the 

sequel to Beverly Hills Christmas. 

Teen InFluential: Tell us about yourself. 

Amber Bernstein: I was born and raised 

in Los Angeles, California. I’ve lived 

here all my life. Currently, I’m in college 

studying business and I model. 

Teen: What inspired you to open a boutique? 

Amber: I’m a model, so fashion is part of my 

life. My followers always comment about my 

choice of clothing I wear, and I’m told I have 

great fashion sense. With that in mind, I started 

my very own online boutique. The clothes on 

the site are selected personally by me. Once 

you arrive to $500 worth of merchandise, you 

get your very own online fashion boutique. 

It’s a way for teens to make extra cash, while 

posting their fashion picks on social media. 

The more followers on social media, the 

better, as it’ll grow your customers. 

Teen: When you’re selecting pieces for your 

boutique, do you look for clothing matching 

your personal taste, or do you look for 

clothing you think other girls might like? 

Amber: I select clothing based on 

current trends, as well as keeping my 

followers in mind. 

Teen: How would you describe the style 

of your boutique? 

Amber: Classy, chic, sexy, stylish. 

Teen: What differentiates your boutique 

and your model work from others? 

Amber: What sets me apart is I started 

early in my teens and my passion for 

this business. I love the modeling and 

fashion industries. 

Teen: You curate a boutique and are a 

model yourself. Why is it important to be 

well-rounded in all areas of your expertise? 

Amber: It’s important to stay focused on 

a goal and have an excellent mentor. My 

“ 

Fashion can have 

a strong influence 

on a person’s 

confidence and 

self-esteem. 

It’s a way to 

express personality 

and style.It helps 

them fit in 

or stand out from 

the crowd. 

” 




parents always were great roles models 

as business mentors. Being versed at 

many different things contributes to 

having broad impact. Possessing an 

expert skill can set one apart from peers. 

Remember, there’ll always be someone 

smarter and stronger, so striving to be 

the best puts you miles ahead. 

Teen: What has been one of your most 

memorable moments modeling? How does 

being a model impact your everyday life? 

Amber: My most memorable is my recent 

Maxim cover shoot. I enjoyed working 

with the photographer and the location. 

It was shot in the middle of the desert, so 

we had to drive through the sand, which 

in itself is really cool. In terms of the impact 

on my everyday life, it’s important to stay 

in shape, not only for your health, but for 

my physical and mental well-being. As a 

model I have to be able to look good in 

anything, so regular health and physical 

routines are very important. 

Teen: Can you tell us a little about the 

movie you’re filming? What’s your role? 

Amber: I’m filming the sequel to Beverly 

Hills Christmas. My role is the part of Lia. 

She’s the complete opposite of who I am. 

She’s a spoiled Beverly Hills brat. It wasn’t 

easy playing her character because I don’t 

have a mean bone in my body. It’s a family 

movie which will air on TV throughout the 

holiday season December 2017. 

Sometimes I would prefer to hang out 

with my friends than work. 

Teen: What influence does fashion have 

on society these days? 

Amber: Fashion can have a strong 

influence on a person’s confidence 

and self-esteem. It’s a way to express 

personality and style. It helps them fit in 

or stand out from the crowd. 

Teen: What do you do in your spare time? 

Amber: I enjoy going to the beach, hanging 

out with my friends, family, and my dog. 

Teen: What is the importance of volunteering 

to you? 

Amber: I volunteer at my mother’s nonprofit 

The Maria Gruber Foundation. It was 

founded in honor of my late grandmother, 

who passed away from cancer. Also, I enjoy 

volunteering at animal shelters. I love 

animals and, in fact, I adopted my dog from 

a shelter. Volunteering is important to me 

because I get to help people and animals 

who need my support. 

Teen: What should people look for in an 

organization when planning to volunteer? 

Amber: I believe you should volunteer for an 

organization you’re passionate about. Make 

sure they’re reputable. There are a lot of scams 

out there, so you’ll want to make sure you’re 

signing up to spend your time and money on 

a responsible and quality program. 

Teen: What are the advantages and 

disadvantages of being an entrepreneur 

who is so young? 

Amber: The advantages are the benefits 

I reap, such as doing what I love and 

gaining financial independence. The 

disadvantages? It can get stressful. 

Teen: What are your plans for the 

future, and what steps are you taking 

to achieve those? 

Amber: I’ve been making plans to 

become a Victoria’s Secret model. I 

believe I’m taking the right steps by 

focusing on my modeling career. l 


Teen 


“ 

I’ve been making plans to become 

a Victoria’s Secret model. I believe 

I’m taking the right steps by focusing 

on my modeling career. 

” 




Beauty 

Editor’s Picks 

Beauty Must-Haves 

for this Season 

kWRITTEN BY 

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and this peel-off mask, 

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clearer complexion. 

It’s great for all skin types 

and is rich in anti-aging 

vitamins and antioxidants. 

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$20.00 

revolve.com 

Stila’s weightless 

and creamy matte formula 

will have you obsessed 

with each shade! 

These full coverage lipsticks 

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without drying out your 

perfect pout. 

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Saint Laurent 

Divine 

Highlighting 

Finishing Powder 

47.00 

neimanmarcus.com 

Infused with light-reflecting 

shimmer, this finishing 

powder will give your skin 

a luminous glow. Just apply 

on the high points 

of your face where the light 

naturally touches to enhance 

your skins natural glow. 

ESSIE Nail Color 

“Mint Candy 

Apple” 

$9.00 

Macys.com 

This bestselling nail 

color is perfect for 

spring and has 

a creamy and fast 

drying formula. 

Marc Jacobs 

Dream Kiss 

$80.00 

Belk.com 

Part of the Daisy line, 

Dream Kiss is made with 

a combination of luscious 

fruit notes and sundrenched 

florals, and a hint 

of grapefruit. Your scent will 

smell as light and pretty as 

a freshly bloomed flower, 

perfect for the season.


XXXXXXXX 

kPRESENTED BY KELLI PONCE, BEAUTY & FASHION 

EDITOR FOR TEEN INFLUENTIAL 

WRITTEN BY VERONICA HAGEMAN, 

JR. BEAUTY EDITOR FOR TEEN INFLUENTIAL 

Winky Lux 

Pink Flower 

Lip Balm 

$12.00 

southmoonunder. 

com 

This Winky Lux lippie 

contains a real infused 

flower! The balm is 

hydrating, and will leave 

your lips feeling 

fresh and pretty. 

Babyliss 

Nan 

Straightening Iron 

$175.00 

Macys.com 

This Titanium-Plated 

hair iron is ultra-thin 

which makes it lightweight 

and great to work with. 

It allows for wider sections 

to be straightened 

while leaving your 

hair ultra-smooth. 

BOBBI BROWN 

Sparkle Eyeshadow 

“Ballet Pink” 

$35.00 

Macys.com 

Sparkle through spring 

with Bobbi Brown’s 

fan favorite, 8 hour, 

crease-free shadow. 

It has just become 

a permanent part of the 

line and has wide color 

range to choose from to 

compliment any skin tone. 

NARS Radiance 

Primer 

36.00 

Lordandtaylor.com 

Before your foundation 

application, be sure to prep 

your skin with a radiance 

primer. Containing 

SPF 35, this Nars primer 

will protect your skin 

while prolonging 

and enhancing the 

look of your makeup. 

OUAI HAIR OIL 

$28.00 

Protect your hair from 

heat damage and keep 

your color from fading 

with Ouai hair oil. 

A little goes a long 

way and will help 

stop the frizz and seal 

split ends for a super 

smooth look! 


Teen 

Handmade 

If you’re a naturally creative person who 

happens to be looking for a way to make 

a couple of extra bucks, you’re in luck. 

Here are a few ideas of crafts that you 

can create in your own home and sell 

to others, sharing your artistic knack. 


SHOP 

Coo 

in 

This one’s for the peopl 

as they love cookies. The 

for a lovely batch of cookies j 

jars are customizable with th 

the top, a square of cloth clo 

paper serving as the label. Al 

layer in the dry powdered in 

that describe which “wet i 

how the cookies should be 

ingredients like chocola 

up the aesthetic of the 

Handmade Tea Bags 

These handmade tea bags are destined to impress, especially if you have a stellar 

taste in tea. Gather a nice collection of loose tea leaves (find a store where these are 

available for purchase - sometimes you can buy them in bulk, where you measure 

out what you want and pay by weight) as well as coffee filters, string, and small slips 

of paper you will use as tags. To build a tea bag, cut about an inch off opposite sides 

of the coffee filter, so you have a sort of rectangle shape with two flat sides and two 

rounded sides. Drop a spoonful of tea leaves in the center, and then fold 

the filter over long-ways. Take the open end and fold the edges together. 

Do this a couple of times, rolling inward and folding as you go. Once that’s secure, 

fold it in half the other way, so the length is cut in half. If the tea bag is 

a bit long, which it probably will be, snip off a few centimeters from the ends. 

Then fold the ends into a triangle, lay end of a six inch piece of string 

across it, and staple everything together. Your tea bag is done, 

so now it’s time to staple the “tag” onto the other end of 

the string and write in the flavor of tea. 

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kie Mix 

a Jar 

e who love baking just as much 

se jars are filled with ingredients 

ust waiting to be made. The beautiful 

e simple addition of a ribbon around 

sed into the lid, or a slip of scrapbook 

l you have to do is find a good recipe, 

gredients, and attached instructions 

ngredients” need to be added and 

baked. Choose recipes with chunky 

te chips, nuts, or raisins to amp 

jar. The possibilities are endless. 

Greeting 

Cards 

With ordinary printed greeting 

cards at the store costing 

upwards of $5 each, wouldn’t it 

be nice to buy a handmade 

card for the same price? 

No one will be able to resist your cute, 

one-of-a-kind greeting cards. Swing by a 

craft store to pick up cardstock and scrapbook 

paper. Don’t forget to choose an assortment of 

accessories, like ribbons and buttons! You’d be surprised 

by how stickers can really amp up the look of a card. 

Also try using metallic markers or calligraphy pens to give your 

handwriting an extra oomph. You can create and sell cards 

on an individual basis, or you can sell them in packs of several. 

You’ll get to come up with new designs as holidays 

come up throughout the year. It’s a great way to stay 

creative and make some extra dollars. 

Painted 

Bottles 

What do you do with empty glass bottles? Turn 

them right into a classy, colorful decoration. 

These are self-explanatory, as all you have 

to do is paint the bottles however you’d 

like. You’ve got different options of paint 

types to use. Spray paint can create a cool 

ombre look. Or make some stripes by 

wrapping tape around the glass, painting 

over the tape with acrylic, and carefully 

removing the tape to reveal the untouched 

stripes. Maybe even paint it with chalkboard 

paint so people can doodle on them. There are 

so many options, and they all can be completely 

customizable to your customers. 

TEEN 

FLUENTIAL 321

Teen 

HOW YOU CAN TURN YOUR 

Dreams Into Realities 

You have an idea in 

your head: something 

you want to make, 

something you want 

to do, something you 

want to achieve - 

so many ideas you 

don’t even know 

what to do with. 





LIFESTYLE 

But, what tends to happen to 

those ideas and desires? If you’re 

anything like the common 

teenager, many of those ideas simply 

turn into dreams and fantasies you think 

are impossible to reach. But, why let 

those incredible ideas or desires fade into 

whimsical, ungraspable fantasies? Get the 

gears cranking and make them reality. 

Don’t know where to start? 

Begin with the basics. Write 

your idea or goal down. Turn 

it into something tangible, 

something visual that 

will remind you about 

it Every. Single. Day. 

Got the idea 

written down? 

Great. Now visualize yourself accomplishing 

the task. See yourself in the future 

presenting at a conference in front of 

an audience. Imagine the noise of the 

crowd as you swish a three point to win 

the championship basketball game. 

Think about what your commercial for 

your new product would look like on the 

TV screen in the homes of thousands. Feeling 

pumped yet? 

Once you have visualized your end 

goal and can’t wait to make it real, write 

down the process on how you plan to 

get there. Think step by step and write 

each one down. Keep in mind the most 

important actions that will need to take 

place. Highlight, bold, italicize, make the 

key actions stick out so you stay on track. 

Although in writing down the key pieces 

towards your end goal you should 

remain as realistic as possible, don’t be 

afraid to create a creative list too. Write 

down all of the possibilities, regardless 

of how impossible they might seem 

at the time. You never know what 

opportunities will present 

themselves to you when 

you least expect it. 

Now that you have all of your ideas 

and plans written down, it’s time to 

start putting them into action. Do you 

have trouble remembering to actually 

stick with your plan? There are a few 

things that might help you. One option 

is to create deadlines. Write them in 

your calendar and set reminders on 

your phone. Leave a post-it note on 

your refrigerator, or a checklist on your 

bathroom mirror. If you are still having 

trouble finding the motivation and 

tend to just ignore all of your notes and 

reminders, find an accountability partner. 

Having an accountability partner is a 

super great way to stay motivated as you 

can’t just “ignore” your mother or best 

friend the way you can that post-it note 

of your fridge. Though don’t pick just 

anyone to hold you accountable. You 

want to pick someone who you trust, are 

friendly with, don’t want to let down, and 

- most importantly - won’t forget and will 

remind you to work towards your goal 

and will encourage you in your process. 

Ultimately, don’t give up on yourself. 

Don’t do yourself a disservice by not 

believing that you can accomplish 

anything that you set your mind to. 

Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you 

get stuck. Sure, there are a few thorns 

in the garden, but majority of people, 

whether they know you or not, want 

you to succeed. Your success is often the 

beginning towards success for others 

who you have inspired or helped 

through your ideas that you 

didn’t give up on. l 

TEEN 

FLUENTIAL 323

Teen 

Taking Things 

FOR GRANTED 

You hear this all the 

time growing up, 

“Don’t take things 

for granted.” I don’t 

think we realize just 

how much we take 

for granted, especially 

here in the United 

States, where we 

have the abundance 

of choices 

and options. 

kWRITTEN BY PRISCILLA GLENN 

Then suddenly, your entire life can 

be turned upside down. A sibling 

passing away. A parent losing their 

job. A house catching on fire. Perhaps 

you’ve never experienced moments like 

these. That’s fine. To be honest, neither have 

I. My life has never suddenly been turned 

upside down. My life has been shaken 

though. It’s during this time reality kicks 

in. I realized I take stuff for granted. 

What type of things? Honestly, way too 

many. I have food on the table, money to 

go on vacations, nice clothes to wear, a 

warm bed to sleep in, the ability to vote, 

the ability to write an article and voice 

my opinions. I have friends and family. 

I have a laptop to write this article on. 

I’m currently earning my undergraduate 

degree, about to graduate. Gosh, when it 

is all written down, it becomes obvious 

I’m very blessed. It’s not pride. I’m not 

boasting. It’s just the way it is. There are 

many, many things for which I should be 

(and am) extremely grateful. 

But, there’s one thing you can’t buy 

no matter how hard you work. One 

thing you didn’t choose. It was given 

to you and it can be taken from you 

at any moment without warning. Your 

life. Your parents brought you into 

existence. You didn’t bring yourself 

to life. Now you are maintaining the 

life they brought into existence. But, 

so often we say, “This is my life.” But 

I wonder, is it really? Think about it. 

You have done nothing to warrant 

“bringing you to life”. But, in the same 

way, it is “Your Life.” You’re the one 

breathing and eating and experiencing 

life. Your emotions are your own, the 

choices you make (and the results), the 

thoughts you think. Those are yours. 

In a moment, that can be gone. At 

the end of this past summer, I received 

a phone call from my mom telling me 

that my aunt was found on the floor 

unconscious in her room with a brain 

hemorrhage. We never saw it coming 

and she never woke up. Now, recently, 

I received another phone call. This time 

my uncle, my late aunt’s husband, had 

a heart attack. He has moved on from 

this life. I remember standing in silence 

on the telephone. What do I say to that? 

I was filled with grief but more than 

anything, I was shocked. I stood there, 

stunned by the idea both of them had 

passed away. How can both of them be 

gone? They weren’t old. They were both 

under 60. No one expected either of 

them to die, but they both did. It is their 

sudden deaths that warrant this article. 

I didn’t write to seek your pity. I didn’t 

write this to be a downer. I wrote this to be 

a message to all those who are taking their 

life for granted. I tell you this now. Stop. Look 

around you. Life is fragile. Life is precious. Life 

is a gift. It was given to you and you don’t 

know when it will end. So make sure you 

use it wisely. Live life to the fullest. But, most 

of all, live your life well so when it does end, 

you lived a life worth living. l 



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MARCH / APRIL 2017 TEEN 

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Teen 

Volunteers 

BRING HEALTHIER 

SMILES TO KIDS IN NEED 

Did you know half 

of all children in 

this country enter 

kindergarten with 

tooth decay? 

kPHOTOGRAPHY 

COURTESY OF ADA FOUNDATION 

Tooth decay is the number one 

chronic infectious disease among 

children in the U.S., affecting 42 

percent of children aged 2 to 11 years 

old, according to the National Institutes 

of Health. In addition, nearly half of 

minority children and children receiving 

Medicaid benefits suffer from untreated 

tooth decay. 

Good oral health is connected to good 

overall health. In fact, problems in the 

mouth can impact the rest of the body. If 

the tooth decay isn’t fixed - or prevented 

in the first place - the consequences are 

much broader; children with untreated 

tooth decay often have more school 

absences, difficulty paying attention in 

school and lower self-esteem. 

The good news is that with proper 

management and intervention, early 

forms of tooth decay can actually be 

stopped and reversed. Oral care habits 

start at home. Children should: 

• Brush their teeth twice a day for two 

minutes with fluoride toothpaste; 

Floss once a day; 

Eat healthy meals; 

• Visit the dentist once a year. 



PHILANTHROPY 

Clinic, has seen GKAS in action first 

hand. “The Give Kids A Smile program 

gives children critically necessary 

dental treatment they may otherwise 

may not be able to access,” Kinnard 

says. “It’s a wonderful demonstration of 

how access to dentistry helps reduce 

the oral health disparities that exist in 

underserved communities.” 

Kids who attend one of 1,300 annual 

GKAS programs receive free oral health 

services including education, screening, 

preventive services and/or treatment 

from GKAS volunteers. GKAS is the largest 

children’s oral health charitable program 

in the U.S., already providing 5.5 million 

children in need with services since the 

first national event in 2003. More than 

500,000 volunteers, including almost 

140,000 dentists, have volunteered their 

time and resources at thousands of sites 

nationwide to help children who may 

not otherwise have access to dental care. 

Give Kids A Smile Day, Nova Southeastern University 

College of Dental Medicine, Davie, Fla., February 5, 2016. 

Unfortunately, despite improvements 

in children’s access to dental care, 

many children continue to suffer. 

Leading the charge to address the gap 

in children’s oral health care is Give Kids 

A Smile (GKAS), a national grassroots 

movement of passionate volunteer 

dental professionals and dental 

industry employees who work tirelessly 

behind the scenes to address this 

problem. Dr. Timothy Kinnard, dental 

director at the Oklahoma City Indian 

Taking Action 

More needs to be done to teach 

families how to prevent childhood tooth 

decay. GKAS volunteers are working 

year-round to educate kids and families 

in their communities, and to provide 

free dental care to kids in need. Give 

Kids A Smile is part of the American 

Dental Association’s Action for Dental 

Health initiative, highlighting the need 

for improved access to dental care for 

kids. The ADA Foundation continues to 

support GKAS volunteers so they can 

focus on what they do best - caring for 

those in need. 

You can help. Find out more at 

ADAFoundation.org/GKAS. (BPT) l 


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Remember these things. 

Love can give you joy, but it isn’t the only thing that will. 

If you let yourself, you will find joy in an abundance of other 

things and people. Keep your spirits high. You don’t need a significant 

other in order to give yourself permission to be happy. 


It’s okay, other people feel this way, too. So just because 

you aren’t “with” someone doesn’t mean you’re not with someone. 

Many, many people are checking their watches, 

crossing days off calendars, nervously asking themselves, 

“Isn’t it about time that I found someone?” 


Keep clear eyes while you look. If you see something 

as what it is not, I promise you that the permanent complications 

won’t be worth the temporary fix. If there’s something 

you’re unsure of, don’t try hard to force feelings. 

They will come… as you might know all too well, they will come. 


While you wait for this, don’t wait for other things. 

While you have your heart all to yourself, use it to pursue 

your passion and serve others. There is so much you can get done 

for yourself that doesn’t require a joint effort. 

A relationship is not a part of your life right now, 

so these other things should be at the forefront. 

We want love, but that’s not all life is about. 


And, finally, be honest. Be honest with yourself, 

and let yourself know what you need. Be honest with your friends, 

because they can be your support and source of advice. 

And, be honest with anyone you find yourself potentially interested in. 

Because a strong relationship is built on truth. 

And, because you can think for yourself. 

And, because you - and they - deserve it. 

Remember these things. l 


Teen 

All the pieces together 

Held in a box 

Tight as a lock 

Everything next to the other 

Puzzle 

YOUR 

There is a jostling 

A sudden shake 

What is at stake? 

What is this bothering? 

But, then it is okay. 

The pieces are still all here 

No need to shed your tear 

Things are still at bay 

It picks up again 

The seal is broke 

In a disturbance you soak 

Change is to begin 

Your world flips upside down 

You are falling 

You slam into something 

Flat against a cold ground 

You’re picked up 

Then thrown down 

Control is not your own 

A breakup 

Now you’re somewhere else 

New pieces by your side 

This time they lied 

Surrounded by something false 



POETRY CORNER 

Piece 



Again, you’re scooped off the surface 

Your world is falling apart 

Nothing is working in this work of art 

It feels like you’ve fallen into the abyss 

But, then you are set down gently. 

This time there’s a click 

It’s a perfect fit 

Happiness fills you finally 

But, it’s still not right. 

Even with a good thing by you 

It still feels incomplete too 

Still waiting for the light 

Slowly your world is falling into place 

You are still lifted up and moved around 

But, you have your pal who with you is bound. 

Moving steadily at life’s pace 

The choices made sing a song 

Good and bad 

Right and wrong 

Moving you to the place where you belong 

Life is a puzzle 

The pieces falling into place 

Falling can be painful, 

Sometimes you’re forced to wear a muzzle 

But, your journey will take you to the space. 

Where it is beautiful 

Don’t give up before you finish the race 

It may seem like your life is falling apart 

But, really it is falling into place.l

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