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Leslie C. Gray, MD, is a board-certifi ed dermatologist and owner of Dermatology Center of Atlanta in Johns Creek. She specializes in comprehensive medical, surgical and aesthetic skin care. Dermatology Center of Atlanta has proudly won the Angie’s List “Super Service Award” in 2011 and 2013, as well as Best Self Atlanta’s “Best Dermatology Practice in

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What are the benefi ts of gardening?Gardening is great exercise, reduces stress, helps people connect with nature and can even bring families together as parents or grandparents teach children.How should a fi rst-time gardener begin?Tomatoes, peppers, melons and cucumbers are easy to grow and reward beginners with a bountiful harvest.How can seasoned gardeners revamp their garden this year?Seasoned gardeners know that part of the enjoyment of gardening is trying new plants. Several new varieties of Echinacea this year are easy to grow, attract butterfl ies, and make a beautiful cut fl ower in stunning colors.How can someone garden in a small space?Garden vertically. Grow vining vegetables, fruit and fl owering plants that climb on arbors or trellises.What are some ideas to get kids involved in gardening?Have kids pick out their favorite plants at the nursery – they love choosing from the vast array of colors. � en have them help with the planting process by digging holes or watering fl owers.What plants are easy to grow?Perennial flowers provide yearly bursts of color without the effort of planting each season. Some easy-to-grow favorites include Gallardia, Scabiosa and Rudbeckia.

What exactly is compost?Composting is the decomposition of organic materials into a dark humus-like material that, when added to your garden, will enrich your soil. In active composting, we combine carbon materials (leaves, wood chips, etc.) with nitrogen (produce waste, coff ee grounds, etc.). � en we actively turn the mix to help the process of decomposing. It is just like magic.How should a first-time composter begin?Begin with a small compost pile from your kitchen scraps and collected leaves.How can someone compost in a small space?Apartment dwellers can compost using tumblers, bokashi composters or services like Compostwheels.How can gardeners tell if their soil is healthy? Take a closer look at your garden – are birds fi nding more interest in your soil than in your fruits and vegetables? If so, your soil is teeming with life and its microbial network is in harmony. What are some ideas to get kids involved in gardening?Children love to touch and feel things, and gardening is a tactile experience. Teach them how to pull up a weed and how to put seeds in the ground. You can also set aside a section of your garden that is your child’s, which will encourage responsibility and stewardship.

How should a fi rst-time gardener begin?Building raised garden beds and getting organic soil can be expensive, so start small and add a little every year. Observe the location of the garden plan for one year and see if it gets enough sun, if it has good drainage or if it fl oods when it rains.How can someone garden in a small space?You do not need to have acreage to have a garden. At Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, we have eight 12-by-12 planters on the roof that were used for ornamental shrubs, but we have repurposed them to grow vegetables and herbs. Last year we harvested 300 pounds of basil, 60 pounds of sweet potatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, mint, thyme, bay, tomatoes, and the list goes on. How can seasoned gardeners revamp their garden this year?� e best way to enrich a garden is to compost vegetable matter and reintroduce this compost into the garden on a yearly basis.What plants are the easiest to use in home cooking? Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and scallions are easy to use, and all the soft herbs like chives, tarragon, cilantro, basil and oregano are great for introducing fl avor. Sometimes people do not cook with greens like chard and mustard greens as they need a bit more preparation and technique to cook, but they are well worth the eff ort.

How should a fi rst-time gardener begin?Pick a sunny location (preferably with southern exposure) with water readily available and soil prepared with compost. Plant crops you will eat and enjoy and that will do well in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7 or 8, where Metro Atlanta is located. How can seasoned gardeners revamp their garden this year?Restore the soil to its natural health by adding compost and other organic materials. � ey will provide ongoing nourishment for your plants.How can someone garden in a small space?You can grow in a square-foot plot in the ground or in containers on your patio, porch, or kitchen window – just grow something. If you only grow some herbs for your kitchen, that’s enough.What plants are the easiest to use in home cooking?Let taste be your guide. Most vegetables are delicious in raw salads, lightly steamed or oven-roasted. Try fresh mint leaves and ginger in a glass of green tea, or basil leaves in a salad or tomato sandwich. What can Atlanta gardeners plant right now? This time of year, you can plant things with seeds – cucumbers, tomatoes, squash, okra, peppers and more. Enjoy Atlanta’s extended growing seasons!

What are the benefits of gardening?� e benefi ts of gardening include physical fi tness, nutrition from fresh produce, natural medicine from herbs and connecting with others through the sharing of tips, seeds, plants and stories from the garden.How should a first-time gardener begin?Pick good quality materials and ask advice from garden experts at your local garden center or university extension to fi nd out what to grow and when. How can seasoned gardeners revamp their garden this year?Plant something you haven’t grown before, and try extending your season by planting earlier and later than usual.What are some ideas to get kids involved in gardening?Make it fun. Let them get wet and dirty and grow crops that they are likely to taste like peas, beans, carrots and cherry tomatoes. If you’re ready for more, help start a garden at your child’s school.What plants are easy to grow?Radishes will break down the belief that you have a brown thumb. � ese fast-growing, nutritious little gems are easy to sow directly into the garden in the spring and fall. My favorite varieties are French Breakfast radish and Watermelon radish.

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Ditch Your Duffl eRunning between home, work and the gym? No problem. Atlanta resident Nancy Apatov has started the Fivesse line of fi tness bags specifi cally tailored to women on the go. With a sophisticated silhouette and labeled compartments to protect your work clothes, gym clothes, toiletries and shoes, these bags will keep you organized and neat despite a busy schedule. Starting at $64.

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Time for Ten PinThe Spence’s general manager Justin Amick recently launched The Painted Pin, a bowling alley that combines entertainment and upscale hospitality. The menu offers everything from tacos and wood-fi red pizzas to craft beer and artisanal wine. Plus, The

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2Strap on your skates and learn some moves at the Bohemian Skate School. Classes are held

outdoors, either at Piedmont Park or a location of your choice, starting at $35 per student. If you’re really skate-savvy, sign up for the Athens to Atlanta Road Skate in October. The Road Skate covers the scenic 87 miles from Athens, Georgia to the fi nish line in Old Fourth Ward Skate Park.

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5Hiking at Cochran Mill Park requires just a comfortable pair of shoes, but the experience is

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Details: 6920 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA, (770) 945-8810, www.laniersail.com

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or raft and spend a day fl oating or paddling on the 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Make this a relaxing retreat with leisurely paddling and wildlife observation, or head to the lower stretch of the river for a swift trip on the class I and II rapids. Brace yourself against any splashes, though – the river’s temperature rarely rises above 50 degrees.

Details: 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Atlanta, GA, (678) 538-1200, www.nps.gov/chat

6Attracting wildlife to your yard adds an interesting element to your garden each season, and everything

from butterfl ies and bees to frogs and spiders can improve your garden’s health. Free gardening classes at Pike Nurseries can teach you how to invite the prettiest of those to your yard: butterfl ies. On June 7 at 9 a.m., Pike’s experts will share planting tips about fl owering plants butterfl ies love. On June 11 at 1 p.m., the class will be held again, this time geared toward kids and with a butterfl y craft included. Pike’s ongoing community classes can keep you outdoors and connected with nature on a weekly basis, so check their website regularly as new classes are posted.

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Go Wylde!The Wylde Center began in 1996 with the goal of involving school children in gardening. The organization still encourages children to be stewards of the earth, but on Saturday, June

28, they’re throwing a 21-and-up party in the garden just for the adults. At this year’s Beer Garden event at Oakhurst Garden, you can enjoy local brews, food and desserts from Ale Yeah!, Blue Tarp Brewing Co., Farm Burger and Cakes & Ale Bakery, among others. Tickets are $35 in advance.

Details: 435 Oakview Road, Decatur, GA, www.wyldecenter.org

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A Saucy Night OutLife is about moderation. So when you’ve eaten healthy and worked out enough this month, give yourself a break at D.B.A. Barbecue’s sauce making class in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood. The night is as close to a party as you can get on a weekday evening, complete with shots of moonshine and bourbon, delectable banana pudding and a plate of delicious barbecue in between.

Held on the last Wednesday of each month, the class begins at 7 p.m. on D.B.A. Barbecue’s patio. Bring a group of friends, order a cocktail and grab a spot at one of three long tables. The festivities start right away with four tastes of Junior Johnson Midnight Moon moonshine and Four Roses bourbon. Before long, pit master Matt Coggin will have you chuckling through his sauce making instructions, which are as funny as they are informative. He’ll walk you through the varieties of house sauces D.B.A. offers, from vinegar-based to ketchup-based, and explain how to create your own.

Then let your creativity take over as you create your own unique barbecue sauce. With help from the knowledgeable D.B.A. employees, you can establish a good base, and then Coggin himself will help you add the spices and seasonings to take it to the next level. Whether or not you know what you’re doing, under their guidance, you will end up with a tasty pint of barbecue sauce.

Once you’re satisfied with your sauce creation, head back to your table, where a variety of barbecue awaits. Slather your sauce on ribs, pork, wings and brisket and top off the night with banana pudding dessert and a tour of the smoker. And don’t forget to think of a name for your sauce – participants who come up with the best names win prizes and bragging rights at the end of the night, which just make your sauce taste even better.

Reserve your spot today for the June 25 class, just in time for your Fourth of July grill-out, or attend the next month’s class on July 30. $50 for one person, $90 for two, $170 for four.

Details: 1190 N. Highland Ave NE, Suite B, Atlanta, GA, (404) 249-5000, www.dbabarbecue.com

Are campsites not your thing? Then try The Great American Backyard Campout! On June 28, thousands of families will pitch tents in their

backyards, neighborhoods, communities and parks. The kids will love the mini adventure, and in addition to the opportunity for a close-to-home s’more or two, this event allows you to give back. For each person registered for this year’s campout, the National Wildlife Federation’s board of directors and other sponsors will donate $2 to wildlife conservation work. So whether you camp in your backyard or at one of Georgia State Parks’ 40 participating locations, your night of fun and fresh air will help the environment as much as it does you. Details: www.nwf.org/great-american-backyard-campout.aspx

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Event Calendar EvitaJune 3 Don’t cry for me, Argentina! This Tony Award-winning musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice tells the story of a woman who rises from the slums to become the First Lady of Argentina. www.foxtheatre.org

Flicks on 5th Summer Film SeriesJune 5 Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy this free summer film series, showing movies every Wednesday night in June on the 5th Street Bridge. www.flickson5th.net

Aida: A Slave to LoveJune 5-8 This classic Verdi opera is about a tale as old as time: forbidden love. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform the grand opera for three nights. www.atlantasymphony.org

Virginia Highland SummerFestJune 7-8 This year’s festival will include a juried artist market, a 5K, a tot trot, music, food, children’s activities and the Warren Bruno Celebration Ride. www.vahi.org

Atlanta Southeastern Women’s ExpoJune 7-8 Head to AmericasMart for shopping, great food, fashion shows, free health screenings, cooking demos and relaxing facials. www.womensexpoatlanta.com

The Atlanta Cycling FestivalJune 7-14 This weeklong festival strives to connect cyclists of all experience levels with the Atlanta community and is held in various locations around the city. www.atlantacyclingfestival.com

Lavender Festival June 14 The fourth annual festival in Roswell will feature old favorites like lavender food samples as well as new additions like a lavender wine and beer garden. www.roswellgov.com

Real Men CookJune 15 Celebrate Father’s Day at the Georgia World Congress Center while sampling more than 150 dishes from local cooks and dads. www.realmencook.com

Atlanta Summer Beer FestJune 21 Held at Masquerade Music Park, this fifth annual celebration will feature more than 150 local and national beers, live music and the Bud Light Game Zone. www.atlantasummerbeerfest.com

LEGO KidsFestJune 27-29 Bring the kids to Cobb Galleria Center for hands-on LEGO fun at any of five sessions throughout the weekend. www.legokidsfest.com

Old Fourth Ward Arts Festival June 28-29 This arts festival at the Historic Fourth Ward Park is a two-day celebration of community and tradition presented by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces. www.oldfourthwardparkartsfestival.com

Peachtree Road RaceJuly 2-4 This Fourth of July race attracts runners from all over the United States. Don’t miss the Peachtree Health and Fitness Expo on the two days before the race at the Georgia World Congress Center. www.peachtreeroadrace.org

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Diana has lived in Atlanta for 18 years with her husband, Jason. In her current role as the development director for Camp Horizon, Diana spends her days building support for Atlanta's youth in foster care.

What do you consider your best accomplishment?Living in Germany for fi ve years was the toughest thing I’ve ever done. I changed cultures as an adult and came to realize that my identity wasn’t necessarily defi ned by all of the things I left behind. Learning to live and interact in a new language was an incredibly humbling and rewarding challenge, ultimately, even if it didn’t always feel rewarding in the interim.

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P90X or free weights at home. It seems small, but I think those things add up.

What is your favorite way to give back to your community? My favorite cause is Camp Horizon, a charity organization providing year-round, no-cost programs

to Metro Atlanta’s youth in foster care. I’ve been volunteering as a mentor/counselor for eight years. My current role is development director, which I’m doing pro bono for two years to help grow our organization. Despite 32 years of running amazing programs and changing the lives of hundreds of wonderful kids, Camp Horizon is still unknown to most Atlantans. I’m working to build relationships and create better connections for support.

What inspired you to do this particular kind of charity work? I’m a former “foster kid.” I identify with the issues our kids struggle with, and I have benefi ted

greatly from my community, federal programs and several specifi c kind and generous people unrelated to me. � ere is a pervasive and persistent myth that kids from disadvantaged backgrounds are often “troubled” or “bad.” Well, if you suff ered the same traumas, you might be troubled too. Instead of ignoring the issues, I’d rather see a greater investment in programs that inspire kids to strive for something they didn’t think possible before. It’s what we focus on at Camp Horizon, and I know there are a lot of other amazing groups doing similar work. Donating to a cause like ours is not just “good” – it’s an investment that pays dividends exponentially. A neighbor I hardly knew taught me how to ride a bike when I was 7. I’ve never forgotten it. And like that example, I have several others that inspire me to put more good in the world than I have received. My hope is that our kids will be inspired to do the same someday too.

What is your most embarrassing moment?I have so many! Some of the funniest happened while learning to speak German. One day I told my instructor about welcoming spring and cleaning the windows in the back of our apartment. Unfortunately, what I actually said was that I had cleaned the windows in my “behind.”

What is your favorite quote? I fi nd this one from Eleanor Roosevelt quite meaningful, particularly for children who grow up without support or who are abused: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” Even if it’s your family that tells you that you’re worthless, you don’t have to believe it.

How do you maintain the balance between self-care, family and work responsibilities, and giving back?I am not sure I do a great job at this, but I also have autoimmune issues that force me to balance this better than I used to. � e four are inextricably linked, and all are a priority for me. If I’m not healthy, I can’t do my work or enjoy time with anyone. So I’ve had to learn how to say no, even when I really want to say yes. Accepting that I have limits was diffi cult, but fi nding a way to work within them feels like a success.

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As a mother of two, the owner and president of M-Squared Public Relations and a board member for Meals on Wheels Atlanta, Marsha embraces all her roles while fi nding time to travel whenever possible.

What do you consider your best accomplishment?It’s really hard to say that I’m proud of just one thing, but I was the fi rst in my family to graduate from college, and I’m absolutely proud of my company and the amazing clients we represent, such as Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants, and Moff ett Restaurant Group.

What is your favorite book?My favorite book is defi nitely the Bible. My pastor, Dennis Rouse of Victory World Church, plays a large role in my ability to remain humble and grounded.

What is your favorite way to work out?I love a great spin class, and I’m most motivated by the music.

What is your favorite healthy meal?I am totally obsessed with kale. While I used to judge all restaurants by their french fries, the older me – who can’t lose weight so easily anymore – puts the verdict out on a restaurant’s kale. One of my favorite places for a consistently good kale salad is Houston’s on Peachtree in Buckhead.

What is your favorite way to give back?I really believe in the mission of Meals On Wheels Atlanta. As a volunteer, you not only deliver food to hungry seniors, but it’s also a delivery of conversation and friendship. � is year, I’m extremely excited to get myself and colleagues involved with youthSpark, Inc, an Atlanta-based non-profi t that provides intervention services for victims of child sex traffi cking.

What is your most embarrassing moment?It was work-related and involved a typo that, as a misspelled word, turned out to be profanity. � e document went to the entire company. Oh, and this happened during my fi rst week on the job.

Who are the experts who help you be your best self?My life coach, David Smith, keeps me grounded, focused and centered. When I have a few too many balls in the air, he tells me it’s okay to catch a few and put a few down without feeling like I’ve dropped them.

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My daughter, Mackenzie, was injured when she was 10 years old and developed a chronic

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What is the best thing you’ve learned about yourself since turning 40?I can’t remember – it was 11 years ago! Honestly, the best thing I’ve learned about myself since turning 40 is that your passion for life doesn’t diminish with age.

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What is your favorite healthy meal?Sushi. Not just the fi sh, but all the veggies as well.

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What is your most embarrassing moment?While living in Japan, I hosted a business dinner party and served what I thought were green beans. Of course, I couldn’t read the label. Soybeans in their shells are not a replacement for green beans – I couldn’t quite fi gure out why they were so hard to chew!

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“Life only gets better as you get older. I heard that all my life and now know it to be absolutely true.”

As vice president of Worthmore Jewelers and a competitive bodybuilder, Peggy still fi nds time to give back through Atlanta Pride, Hosea Feed the Hungry, W.I.S.H. Society and Make-A-Wish Georgia.

What is the best thing you’ve learned about yourself since turning 40?Probably the best thing I’ve learned is that I still have so much time to learn and accomplish all the things I want to do. I’m not at the end of my rope!

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What is your favorite way to work out?Old-school bodybuilding style.

What is your favorite healthy meal?Bison and Brussels sprouts. I love Brussels sprouts!

What is your favorite way to give back? I want to help the gay community, so my favorite way to give back is anything to do with Atlanta Pride. We have come such a long way since I was in my early 20s, and I want the younger gay community to have it easier than we did.

What is your most embarrassing moment?When I split my pants showing off doing squats in the gym.

What is your favorite quote?“Live life as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Ghandi

Name something on your bucket list.To attend a Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

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Where do you see yourself in 20 years?Kickin’ butt and taking names. Probably enjoying life and riding my Harley around the country. And, of course, still hitting the gym.

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What is the best thing you’ve learned about yourself since turning 40? I’ve become more willing to take chances, to challenge myself and to embrace change. As a result, I am happier and more fulfi lled both personally and professionally.

What do you consider your best accomplishment? Graduating from medical school.

What is your favorite way to work out? I like weight training. It makes me feel good physically and mentally. Also, I am a tennis fanatic! When I cannot do that, I enjoy walking.

What is your favorite way to give back? I participate in local health fairs and career day at various schools. I join my colleagues in community service events, and I enjoy fundraising for PAWS Atlanta, a no-kill animal shelter, to honor our Great Dane, Morocco.

What makes you laugh? As a pediatrician, I hear many funny comments from kids. I laugh when they inadvertently embarrass their parents with an unexpected comment. I remember doing it to my parents as a child.

What is your favorite quote? “I am not young enough to know everything.” – Oscar Wilde

Name something on your bucket list. Two things: I would really love to see the Wimbledon Championships, and I would love to go to South Africa.

Who are the experts who help you be your best self? Dr. Rob Schreiner and Dr. Charmaine Gray have been close and highly valued mentors for me for many years.

How do you maintain the balance between self-care, family and work responsibilities, and giving back? I fi rmly believe that caring for our physical and mental wellness is vital, although it may not be easy at times. If we neglect that, then we cannot be there fully for our family and friends when they are in need. Being physically active and “walking the walk,” if you will, helps me be a more eff ective and credible healthcare professional.

What advice do you have for someone who isn’t yet over 40 and fabulous? Appreciate where you are and what you do right now, and enjoy each day. So much can be learned in both success and failure.

“I have a strong mom who told me that I could do anything I set my mind to, and I still believe that today!”

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How has your perception of this age changed since you were younger?When I was young, my perception was that 40 is just plain old. Obviously, I no longer think this way about 40, 50 or even 60, for that matter. Age is truly a state of mind, and how well you take care of yourself physically can have a huge impact as well.

What do you consider your best accomplishment? Learning to accept myself the way I am. � ere is a lot to be said for self-acceptance and self-awareness.

What is your favorite way to work out? Running and weight training. As you age, you lose muscle tone. It is my goal to retain as much of that as possible.

What is your favorite healthy meal? I love fresh salmon on the grill and any other seafood dish that is prepared by either grilling or baking. I don’t eat anything fried, and I stopped eating red meat more than 20 years ago.

What is your favorite way to give back? My favorite way to give back to the community is building homes with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat addresses a human need by providing safe, decent and aff ordable housing throughout the world. Access to adequate housing changes people’s lives – it impacts everything from health to socioeconomic factors in a huge way. To date, Habitat has served more than 800,000 families worldwide. Just last year, Habitat for Humanity served 124,946 families.

Name something on your bucket list. To see the Great Wall of China or some other piece of history dating back more than 1,000 years.

How do you maintain the balance between self-care, family and work responsibilities, and giving back?I think the most important thing to do is spend your time with those who are important to you, surround yourself with others who you can learn from, and never forget your old friends who have been by your side through the good and the bad.

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Running my fi rst marathon with my dad in 1999. We weren’t avid runners, but I had

found information on raising money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and asked my dad if he would be interested in doing it along with me. I was living in Boston at the time

and would drive to my parents’ house in Rhode Island every weekend for our

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holding hands.

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What is your favorite healthy meal? Sushi. I could eat it every day and never get sick

of it. I’m a huge fan of salmon and yellowtail sashimi, seaweed salad and edamame.

What is your favorite way to give back? I often donate my time to organize and teach classes to raise money for various charities. � e charity class I organized for � e One Fund Boston was the one closest to my heart. I went to college in Boston and lived there for many years after, so the marathon bombing last year really hit close to home for me.

What is your most embarrassing moment? In my junior year of high school, I had big hair with lots of hairspray (we’re talking the 1980s). When I took my offi cial yearbook photo, perched on top of my bangs was a fl y. You could see it clear as day in the photo. I am sure it got stuck in my hairspray.

How do you maintain the balance between self-care, family and work responsibilities, and giving back? It is sometimes hard to balance. Saturdays are the only day I have completely off , so I make sure that they are 100 percent family focused. We take the time to relax and recharge.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Running a marathon with my two daughters.

“Be the best you can be, and never listen to what others say you can’t do.”

Toni is a marketing and social media consultant and owner of Toni Moceri & Company. Her regular networking events and her role as a mom keep her living life to the fullest every day.

What is the best thing you’ve learned about yourself since turning 40? I have learned not to be so hard on myself. Everything in life unfolds the way it’s supposed to, regardless of how hard you want to plan.

What do you consider your best accomplishment? Defi nitely raising my son, David. A long time ago I never wanted children, but it happened, and I always felt it was meant to be. I am very proud of him today. He has had his own hardships and persevered through them.

What is your favorite book?“What Got You Here Won’t Get You � ere,” by Marshall Goldsmith. My son gave it to me before he left for college, and he wrote on the inside cover, “Mom, this is my way of showing you how hard you worked and sacrifi ced for me. You are an awesome mother. � ank you for showing me the way!”

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What is your favorite healthy meal?Salads from Zoës Kitchen. I’m addicted.

What is your favorite way to give back? I do charitable work with various organizations, and I hold a monthly networking event, Girls on Fire, inspiring other women to continue to help each other.

Who are the experts who help you be your best self?� e many doctors I have been exposed to in my former business and the author Bo Burlingham, who wrote “Small Giants.”

How do you maintain the balance between self-care, family and work responsibilities, and giving back? My son is weeks away from getting married, and I have a lot more time on my hands than I used to when I ran a business with 12 employees. Everything at work falls into place when I take time for myself.

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Who are the experts who help you be your best self?Randall Smith at RKS Couture, Barbara Weber at Specialty Aesthetics, Dr. John Griffi n, Candy at Jamison Shaw Hairdressers, Adam Awtrey at Salon Acaro, � e Image Academy and Legend Nails.

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Jen serves as the co-founder and executive director of Pebble Tossers, Inc. while staying involved in athletics, outdoor activities, community groups and mothering her three children.

What is the best thing you’ve learned about yourself since turning 40? � e best thing that I’ve learned is acceptance of who I am. I’ve embraced my quirkiness and the fact that I am so blessed to have such amazing family and friends.

What is your favorite book? I loved “� e Book � ief” by Marcus Zusak and “Chasing Cool” by Noah Kerner and Gene Pressman.

What is your favorite way to work out? Right now, I’m into cardio kickboxing, and I’ve practiced yoga for 16 years. � ey are two completely diff erent workouts but both a lot of fun.

What is your favorite healthy meal? Grilled fi sh tacos with lots of red cabbage and salsa verde.

What is your favorite way to give back? I co-founded and am the executive director of Pebble Tossers, a youth service organization driven to ignite a passion for volunteering in youth. Educating kids and exposing them to the diff erent ways they can individually make a diff erence in their community has been very fulfi lling for me. I love watching kids have fi rst-time experiences with community service, whether it’s making s’mores for the homeless or painting fl owerpots with the elderly.

Name something on your bucket list. To go on a bike and vineyard tour through Italy.

Who are the experts who help you be your best self? Dr. Leslie Gray, who is forward-thinking about how healthy living aff ects your skin, and Dr. Cathy Franklin, who has an amazing holistic approach to physical, mental and spiritual healthcare.

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? In 20 years, I can see myself teaching my grandchildren how to be servant leaders – while also teaching them how to stand-up paddleboard in the ocean.

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What is your favorite way to work out?I am hooked on Orangetheory Fitness. #obsessed

What is your favorite healthy meal?When I am looking for a good comfort meal, I turn to roasted vegetables like roasted Brussels sprouts and grilled asparagus with a side of balsamic tomatoes. Just talking about it makes my mouth water.

What is your favorite way to give back to your community?After surviving a heart attack two years ago, my charity of choice is Go Red for Women. Women need to be educated on the signs and symptoms of heart disease, and now as a survivor, I feel I have been given the opportunity to bring awareness to others.

Where do you go for “me” time?� e dog park. Nothing makes me happier than to see my two rescue dogs galloping across the park.

What advice do you have for someone who isn’t yet over 40 and fabulous?Life just gets better as you get older. I was divorced at 50 and completely reinvented myself to be an owner of Vixen Vodka, got remarried, and I am loving every second of the new me. Be ready to embrace all the twists and turns and have an open mind for new adventures.

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What is the best thing you’ve learned about yourself since turning 40?Being authentically me is not just allowed – it’s celebrated!

What is your favorite way to work out?CrossFit at Hard Exercise Works of Dunwoody with my husband, Lance, every morning.

What is your favorite way to give back?I serve on the board of directors of the Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, and I give back every day through my work. I have been dubbed the “Wigspert of Atlanta,” and I help women with hair loss from chemotherapy, alopecia, trichotillomania or hormonal changes. My work goes beyond just styling their wigs – I get to meet the coolest people under unfortunate circumstances and feel blessed to be able to encourage them.

What is your favorite healthy meal?Spaghetti and a chopped salad from Maggiano's.

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Where do you go for "me" time?I take a bath. I have a crystal bowl of salt

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What is your most embarrassing moment? I feel like I embarrass myself every day, but what comes to mind is that more than 20 years ago, when I was pregnant with my son, I sent fl owers backstage to Adam Ant with a card that read, "You are my Elvis." Mortifying.

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Rebecca WaldenAs the president of Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth, Lea started a running club for employees. She also set a goal to run 1,000 miles in 2013, which she completed 10

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What do you consider your best accomplishment?Easily my two children, then my work as part of the team at Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth and then nine half marathons.

What is your favorite book?“� e House of Mirth” by Edith Wharton and “Born to Run” by Christopher McDougall.

What is your favorite healthy meal?Farm Burger in a lettuce wrap.

Name something on your bucket list.Take my kids to Washington, D.C. and other interesting cities. Also,

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Who are the experts who help you be your best self?Mari Geier of � e American Boot Camp Company (TABCC) and Dr. Steve

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What is your favorite way to work out?Soccer, which I play three times a week, and swimming, which I practice in the warmer months.

What is your favorite way to give back?I love being involved in helping young people, and over the years we have participated in numerous fundraisers and charities that help the young.

What is your most embarrassing moment?I was giving a haircut, and when I fi nished and pulled off the cape, my client’s halter top came off too! I ran to the back to prevent her from feeling more embarrassed.

What advice do you have for someone who isn’t yet over 40 and fabulous?Believe in yourself and look forward to a great future. When you hit that 40 mark, you’ll have a lot of “aha” moments.

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What is your favorite way to give back to your community?Working with abused and neglected children. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a fantastic organization I am involved with.

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Avicenna Integrative Medicine now has a third of� ce location at 2233 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 204, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Maziar Rezvani and his staff help clients develop a personalized health plan, blending traditional medicine and holistic therapies. www.avicennamd.com

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Moss Robertson and his daughter Katie Sanders, along with their spouses, Tricia Robertson and Jason Sanders, plan to open eight locations of The Exercise Coach in Atlanta. This gym encourages members to complete just two 20-minute workouts per week with a personal coach, and the � rst location is at 458 East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA. www.exercisecoach.com

The National Lung Cancer Partnership has changed its name to Free to Breathe in order to better convey the organization’s passion, dedication and vision to double lung cancer survival by 2022. www.freetobreathe.org

Health and Beauty Boutique added two new estheticians to their team. Natalie Babayeva and Jamesa Bucanan bring a wealth of skincare knowledge to the boutique’s clients. www.healthandbeautyboutique.com

It’s the Journey, Inc. has awarded Piedmont hospitals three grants, funding a comprehensive breast cancer wellness program called PINK at Piedmont Fayette Hospital as well as genetic counseling and testing for high-risk individuals at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

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Perimeter Mall announced Christiane Wyckoff received the most votes in their recent Celebrate Teachers! contest, which recognizes local teachers who show extra effort and caring in the classroom. Wyckoff teaches � fth grade at Sope Creek Elementary School, and as the winner, she received a $500 gift card to Perimeter Mall.www.perimetermall.com

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Do you have Jaw pain or clicking when you chew or have headaches that can’t seem to be diagnosed? This could be a temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) problem. Other symptoms include shoulder and neck stiffness, earaches, dizziness and unexplained headaches. TMJ problems are often accompanied by cervical and TMJ ligament laxity. Once the lateral TMJ ligament becomes lax the joint will click. It is important to note that clicking in any joint is an indication of ligament laxity of that joint. The body’s compensatory mechanism for such a situation is to tighten muscles and to grow more bone. The end result will be degeneration, arthritis, and stiffness in that joint. A combination of Bio-therapeutic injections to strengthen both the cervical vertebrae and the TMJ joint combined with manipulations of the affected areas to re-align the joints will often solve this problem. Call the offi ces of Total HealthCare to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced medical professionals today if you are experiencing these symptoms.

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I offer each of my clients’ children the opportunity to email, call, and/or meet with me whenever a fi nancial issue arises. I also discuss their resumes,

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with your children when you feel they are ready.

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Advising the Next GenerationWe spend time planning to meet our goals, saving for our children’s education and our fi nancial independence, and making sure our fi nancial plan is in place with insurance policies. Then we follow the plan. When and how do you start educating your children about your plan and making their own plan?

When they are young, you can discuss savings. When they start earning monies (lemonade stands, errands, allowance) you can discuss giving vs. saving vs. spending. Around age 7 (each child is different), bring them to the bank and have them open their savings account. Let them track their deposits and withdrawals. Let them make their fi rst deposit and then visit the bank monthly to deposit more money. It can be fi ve dollars! Discuss the prices of food and clothing when you are shopping with them. They understand at young ages!

When they turn 18, you will want to visit your estate planning attorney and have the child sign their own Financial Power of Attorney, Advance Directive for Health Care, and Last Will and Testament. This is also a good time to discuss savings from their summer jobs and internships as well as the time value of money.

Even just setting up an online investment account buying two or three stocks that they can track is an important life skill. If you don’t feel comfortable, ask your advisor to assist in this educational process.

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FAVORITES — FAVORITES — Upper back Upper back Animal House, Caddy ShackAnimal House, Caddy ShackDo-Wop Do-Wop Buckhead Church, Atlanta, GA for the past 5 years. Buckhead Church, Atlanta, GA for the past 5 years.

Active in Men’s Group & was baptized on Dec. 23, 2012.Active in Men’s Group & was baptized on Dec. 23, 2012.

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Buckhead Church, Atlanta, GA for the past 5 years. Buckhead Church, Atlanta, GA for the past 5 years. Active in Men’s Group & was baptized on Dec. 23, 2012.Active in Men’s Group & was baptized on Dec. 23, 2012.


the house and either go to church or spend time doing bible study. I am fortunate to have no major health issues at this time, but I work around arthritis in my hands, a rotator cuff tear, and no miniscus

doing things. I exercise 5 days a week. There are no excuses. I make it my choice to exercise because it makes me stronger. If I didn’t exercise, I am certain I would be worse off. When I talk to people about nutrition and exercise, I tell them


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Active in Men’s Group & was baptized on Dec. 23, 2012.Active in Men’s Group & was baptized on Dec. 23, 2012.


the house and either go to church or spend time doing the house and either go to church or spend time doing bible study. I am fortunate to have no major health issues at this time, but I work around arthritis in my hands, a rotator cuff tear, and no miniscus in my knee. I modify my exercises when I need to, but I don’t allow it to keep me from doing things. I exercise 5 days a week. There are no excuses. I make it my choice to exercise because it makes me stronger. If I didn’t exercise, I am certain I would be worse off. When I talk to people about nutrition and exercise, I tell them


God and we should take care of them.

I have always exercised. Since I was a teenager I have always exercised. Since I was a teenager I have been in the gym lifting free weights.

I had seen another older gentlemen in his I had seen another older gentlemen in his early 60’s, nicknamed “Old Navy”, competing early 60’s, nicknamed “Old Navy”, competing in bodybuilding shows and it made me think, in bodybuilding shows and it made me think, “I can do that.” I attended a workshop to find “I can do that.” I attended a workshop to find out more about what it would take to prepare for out more about what it would take to prepare for out more about what it would take to prepare for out more about what it would take to prepare for a competition and I met Steve Payne from House a competition and I met Steve Payne from House of Payne Personal Training. He became my personal of Payne Personal Training. He became my personal trainer and we put together a plan to get me ready. trainer and we put together a plan to get me ready. Since then, I have competed three times.

I am blessed to be able to do this at this stage in I am blessed to be able to do this at this stage in my life. My hope is that younger generations see us my life. My hope is that younger generations see us older guys staying fit and that it inspires them.older guys staying fit and that it inspires them.

That you are never too old or too young to start That you are never too old or too young to start eating right or exercising and changing your habits.eating right or exercising and changing your habits.

I want to compete as long as God allows me to. My I want to compete as long as God allows me to. My next bodybuilding show will be in October of this year.next bodybuilding show will be in October of this year.

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and fi nances.





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Advising the Next GenerationWe spend time planning to meet our goals, saving for our children’s education and our fi nancial independence, and making sure our fi nancial plan is in place with insurance policies. Then we follow the plan. When and how do you start educating your children about your plan and making their own plan?

When they are young, you can discuss savings. When they start earning monies (lemonade stands, errands, allowance) you can discuss giving vs. saving vs. spending. Around age 7 (each child is different), bring them to the bank and have them open their savings account. Let them track their deposits and withdrawals. Let them make their fi rst deposit and then visit the bank monthly to deposit more money. It can be fi ve dollars! Discuss the prices of food and clothing when you are shopping with them. They understand at young ages!

When they turn 18, you will want to visit your estate planning attorney and have the child sign their own Financial Power of Attorney, Advance Directive for Health Care, and Last Will and Testament. This is also a good time to discuss savings from their summer jobs and internships as well as the time value of money.

Even just setting up an online investment account buying two or three stocks that they can track is an important life skill. If you don’t feel comfortable, ask your advisor to assist in this educational process.

Laura K. Schilling, JD, CPA, CFP®, CSAFinancial Innovations, LLC | www.fi nancialinnovations.biz

6111 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite F101 | Atlanta, Georgia 30328(404) 458-0065 | (404) 393-3063 fax | laura@fi nancialinnovations.biz

Laura Schilling isn’t your typical Financial Planner. She is also a world traveler who has been to Asia, Africa, Europe, and Israel. Laura is an active member in the community, a mother of two, and a champion for each of the working mothers she employs.

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A poor night’s sleep is associated with a variety of habits, medications, inactivity, and foods. However, very commonly having a decrease in airflow to the lungs can also cause the brain and heart to overwork decreasing the ability to get a good night’s rest. A decrease in airflow can occur as a result of an obstruction in the nasal airway or the oral airway, or both. Seeing a physician who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of sleep disorders can open a dialogue that can diagnose the problem.

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A poor night’s sleep is associated with a variety of habits, medications, inactivity, and foods. However, very commonly having a decrease in airflow to the lungs can also cause the brain and heart to overwork decreasing the ability to get a good night’s rest. A decrease in airflow can occur as a result of an obstruction in the nasal airway or the oral airway, or both. Seeing a physician who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of sleep disorders can open a dialogue that can diagnose the problem.

Snoring from a nasal obstruction generally involves deviations of existing structures, overgrowth of nasal tissues, or collapse of nasal cartilages. If you are diagnosed with a sleep disorder, addressing one or all of the above with a rhinoplasty

improve breathing and the amount of air your body receives on a daily basis which is a good thing. You will want to find a rhinoplasty specialist that has expertise in not only form but also function. Typically, a surgeon who is an Otolaryngologist and a Facial Plastic Surgeon is ideal.

Very frequently, a functional rhinoplasty can address the collapse of cartilages, septal deviations, a large hanging tip, previous nasal fractures, a crooked or twisted nose, or damage from a previous rhinoplasty all of which can interfere with normal airflow through the nose and cause sleep issues. If you already wear an airway pressure device, such as CPAP, then this procedure can make wearing the associated mask more comfortable and tolerable. The functional rhinoplasty procedure takes generally two hours with a 7-10 day light recovery and an improvement you will notice in 2 weeks and for the rest of your life. In our practice, we perform the procedure in our own fully accredited surgery center with a board certified anesthesiologist which is more convenient for the patient and, usually, less expensive. Can the rhinoplasty improve breathing immediately? Generally not, as the most common complaint is nasal congestion and not pain for the first week. Unlike many other surgeons, we do not use packing inside the nose in the immediate postoperative period. Because it is performed for functional reasons, it can be covered by your health insurance. If you wish to have a cosmetic change at the same time, this is the best time to talk with your rhinoplasty specialist about this and generally there is a considerable savings over a purely cosmetic rhinoplasty. In the end, we hope you’ll have a nose that not only breathes better, but looks better too.

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What are some common digestive problems you see in your patients?

Some common digestive problems we see in patients include:• Gastritis: an inflammation of gastric mucosa

• Food Allergies: an adverse reaction to common foods such as nuts, wheat and soy, causing many problems such as constipation, eczema, nose stuffiness and weight gain.

• Leaky gut syndrome: defects in the integrity of the gut lining cells due to inflammation of the cells, causing Candida yeast and waste products to leak out into the blood stream and promote an inflammatory reaction in the body.

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Azam Banaian, NMDNatural Health AtlantaPhone: 678-892-6865www.naturalhealthatlanta.comMost Major Insurance Plans Accepted

“Dr. Az” (Azam Banaian, NMD) received her medical doctorate degree from Tehran Medical College and her doctor of naturopathic medicine degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. She specializes in nutrition, weight loss, fasting, dermatology, immunology, allergy, adrenal fatigue, metabolic disorders, acupuncture, and botanical/herbal medicine.

What role do hormones play in the digestion process?

The major hormones that are involved in the digestive process are gastrin, secretin and cholecystokinin.

How can digestive problem prevent weight loss?

Quality of calories consumed, stress level, sleep, metabolic disturbances, emotional imbalances, food intolerances and toxic burden can all cause individuals to gain weight and have difficulty losing weight. Among these, gut health plays a significant role in obesity.

Is it possible to remedy and/or cure a digestive problem and ultimately achieve weight loss?

Changing gut flora from bad bacteria to good improves metabolic irregularity, and decreases storage of calories as fat in the body.

Are there any foods, vitamins or supplements that can jumpstart weight loss in people with digestive problems?

A high quality probiotic, magnesium, vitamin D, antioxidants, B vitamins (especially B12) and vitamin E have significant role in maintaining metabolism. Overall, along with healing of the digestive system, a successful long-term weight loss program demands permanent changes in life style, healthy calorie controlled diet combined with exercise. Call Natural Health Atlanta to learn more about achieving a healthy gut naturally at (678) 892-6865. Most major insurance plans are accepted.

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11:15 -12:00 AARP Decide Create Share: Long-Term Care Planning for Women SPEAKER: Charima Young, AARP LOCATION: Stage

11:15 -12:00 Best Self Atlanta LOCATION:Stage

12:00 -1:00 Taste of Home Cooking Demo SPEAKER: Dana Elliott LOCATION: Cooking Demo Area

12:40 -1:45 What Does a Bra Have to Do with Networking? SPEAKER: Marie Fratone, Get Clients Everywhere LOCATION: Stage

12:40 -1:45 When Pink is Your Color/Breast Cancer Awareness SPEAKER: Kiera Palmer, The Pink Agenda LOCATION: Stage

12:40 -1:45 Loving, Accepting and Empowering Your Authentic Self SPEAKER: LaShawn McCrary LOCATION: Stage

1:45 -2:15 Dance Performance and Dance Lesson SPEAKER: Robin Dickson , Allure Dance Studio LOCATION: Stage

2:15 -3:20 Release Your Past and Embrace Your Future SPEAKER: Linda Minnick, Linda Minnick Consulting LOCATION: Stage

2:15 -3:20 Brighten Up Workshop SPEAKER: Lindsay Blankenship, Bright Pink LOCATION: Stage

2:15 -3:20 Reese Christian, World-Renowned Psychic SPEAKER: Reese Christian LOCATION: Stage

3:20 -4:20 Taste and Savor Cooking Demo SPEAKER: Nancy Waldeck

4:20 -5:20 Personal Safety and Empowerment Demonstration SPEAKER: Jennifer Rus-Poulsen, Power House Self Defense

4:20 -5:20 Point & Click Viral Mobile Video Marketing in Under 10 minutes SPEAKER: Demetrice Etheridge, Your Virtual Portal

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11:30-12:15 7 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make SPEAKER: Mande White, Mande White International

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1:15-2:20 Mitochondria, Glycation and Rechargeable Nutrients SPEAKER: Dr. Doug Gabbert, Rechargeable Nutrients

1:15-2:20 Nutrition and Family Wellness SPEAKER: Dr. Li Liu, American Alternative Healthcare

1:15-2:20 Acupuncture and You SPEAKER: Jennifer Myers, Core Health & Wellness Acupuncture

2:00-3:00 Taste of Home Cooking Demo SPEAKER: Dana Elliott LOCATION: Cooking Demo Area

2:50-4:00 Introduction to the Art of Feminine Presence SPEAKER: Adele Wang, Safe Haven Healing

2:50-4:00 Mixed Martial Arts Fitness SPEAKER: Randi Whittaker, X-3 Sports

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326 Jewelry Kootoor ................................... 307A Beauty Must ............................................ 713AAA ............................................................. 317AARP (see p.64) . ....................................... 426Ace Weight Loss ......................................... 523Adjective Boutique .................................... 607ADT Security ................................................ 723Advocare .................................................... 308Aerus Electrolux ........................................ 1014Allure Dance Studio ................................... 900Allure Dance Studio ................................... 900American Alternative Healthcare.............. 517Arbonne...................................................... 724Assisted Living Locators ............................. 410Atlanta Access Care- Fresenius Vascular Care ............................................ 315Authors Promoting Success ....................... 622Aveda Institute............................................ 416Avon (see p.64) ......................................... 302Bathfi tter (see p.64) .................................. 626Be Spoiled ..................................................... 21Bedroom Kandi Boutique Parties .................. 2Bleuverd Group .......................................... 906Blue Ridge Digest ....................................... 415Blue Water Surgery ..................................... 101Body Butter Scentsations ........................... 816Body by Vi ................................................... 323Breathless Moments ................................... 411Bright Pink ................................................. 1020BuckStove Corporation .................... 615A/617Capital Bee ................................................. 414Celebrity Smile ........................................... 904Chloe & Isabel ............................................ 511Click it Hot ................................................... 427Conceited .................................................. 902Conscious Living ........................................ 310Core Health and Wellness Acupuncture .. 517Corrina Sephora, LLC ................................ 321CUTCO ........................................................ 429Curvy Encore .............................................. 507Damsel in Defense ..................................... 726Dana Lynn Couture .................................... 501Digital Caricatures ..................................... 803Dillard’s - Perimeter Mall ............................. 103Discount Bedding Company .................... 313Diva Daisies ................................................ 204Dress Up Boutique ...................................... 324Easy Living Products ................................... 113Easy Living Products - Go Sticky ................ 815Elaine Sterling ............................................. 603Empire Beauty School ................................ 109EuroShine (Bamboo Pillow) ....................... 512F.A.I.T.H. - Finding Answers in the Heart...... 419Family Inceptions ....................................... 700Fashion Girl Boutik ...................................... 811Figuera Tree ................................................ 222Food for Life BioCoffee Challenge ............ 612Food Notations ........................................... 616Galleria Psychic.......................................... 521Get Clients Everywhere .............................. 421GG DiLuca .................................................. 604Gotcha Dreaming Bed Sheet Co. ............. 702Grillin’ Made EZ ......................................... 1004Halo Dips .................................................... 907Hawaiian Moon .......................................... 615Healthy Homes ........................................... 417Hill’s Science Diet ....................................... 225Idea! Event + Style ...................................... 802Initials .......................................................... 701Insphere Insurance Solutions. .................... 600Instantly Ageless ......................................... 714Institut’ DERMed .......................................... 212Intl. Skin, Nails & Massage.......................... 101Isagenix .................................................... 1008It Works ........................................................ 306It’s Personal Parties ..................................... 518IVPure ........................................................ 415AJC Professional Hair .............................504, 705Jewelry Sparkle Cleaner ............................ 506Jockey Intl. .................................................. 513JR Watkins Company ................................. 509Kays Art of Millinery .................................... 221Keller Williams Real Estate ........................ 1016Kiara Purses ................................................ 820Kiss Products/imPRESS ............. 809/811/813AKitchen Craft .............................................. 319Klub Products ............................................. 207Lady Bug ..................................................... 601L’Bri (see p.64) ........................................... 318Leaf Filter ..................................................... 503Leaf Guard ................................................. 422

Liberty Mutual Insurance ........................... 516Linda Minnick Consulting .......................... 413Luxe 4 Ladies (Virgin Hair Boutique) ....... 513ALyght House Cocktails .................................. 13Lynn’s Gourmet Hot Sauce ........................ 305Mande White International Inc ................. 408Margaret Taylor Jewelry ............................. 715Mary Kay ..................................................... 804Massaging Insoles by Laughing Feet ....... 519Mattress 4 U ................................................ 322Maximized Living Atlanta ........................... 506Mialisia ........................................................ 812Miche Bag .................................................. 424Mighty Cold Products ................................ 311Mississippi Miracle Clay ............................. 508MoniQ Safety Measures ............................ 216Montague Candle Company ................... 213Moonlight Diva Emporium ......................... 524Mountain High Outfi tters ............................ 722Mundo Hispanico .......................................... 4My Jewelry Artist ......................................... 412MyCoupon Keeper .................................... 703NAFE ............................................................ 706NAPW ........................................................ 1018NAWBO ..................................................... 1002Neal’s Yard Remedies ................................. 425Nerium ........................................................ 620Neurostudies.net, LLC................................. 718North Atlanta Urgent Care ......................... 707OM Botanical Skin Rejuvenation ............... 624Oracle 20-20 ............................................. 1000Origami Owl ............................................... 517O’Susani Boots ........................................... 224Outreach Experts Inc. ................................ 217Papparazzi Jewelry ..................................... 901Peachy Keen Tourism (see p.64) .............. 301Perfectly Posh ............................................. 223Pink Zebra ................................................... 614Pistols and Purses ....................................... 510Plastikos ...................................................... 814Plexus Worldwide ........................................ 420PoleLa Teaz ................................................. 710Power Home Remodeling .......................... 219Power House Self Defense ......................... 304Pretty In A Minute........................................ 805Psychic Indian Healer ................................ 801Pure Romance ........................................... 215Rechargeable Nutrients ............................ 102Reese Christian .......................................... 709Renee Taylor’s Face Love ............................. 14Road Runner Sports ................................... 525Rodan & Fields ........................................... 210Safe Haven Healing ................................... 812Scentsy ....................................................... 500Sene Gence ............................................... 211Shai Lee Enterprises ................................... 800Shai Lee Enterprises ................................... 514ShareTheSizzle.com .................................... 602Shelf Genie ................................................. 111Silpada ....................................................... 808Sogno di Donna ......................................... 109South Hill Designs ....................................... 502Southern Peanut Growers .......................... 303Spa Sydell ................................................... 819Stacie Hart Photography ........................... 618Susan G. Komen ......................................... 309Tanger Outlets ............................................ 208Taste and Savor .......................................... 903Taste of Home .............................................n/aTeamLogic IT of NW Atlanta ....................... 520The Lady’s Confectionary Shoppe ............ 817The Lasik Vision Institute ............................. 110The Pampered Chef ................................... 727The Pink Agenda ........................................ 807The Smile Spa ............................................. 312Thermo-NRG ............................................... 605Thirty-One Gifts ........................................... 316Toni & Guy .................................................. 112Traci Lynn Jewelry ....................................... 423Tresses Hair Extensions ............................... 712Tupperware ................................................. 300Usborne Books ............................................ 214Vein Clinics of America .............................. 505Verizon Wireless .......................................... 627Vestibule Publishing (see p.64) ............... 314Wineshop at Home .................................... 522X3 Sports ..................................................... 806Younique Products ..................................... 720Your Virtual Portal ....................................... 813Zhunrize....................................................... 613Zipfi zz ........................................................... 515

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June 235TH ANNUAL POSSUM TROT This 10K race and 1-mile

fun run along the banks of the Chattahoochee benefits the Chattahoochee Nature Center. www.chattnaturecenter.org

June 7ROCK THE CURE This annual Brews and Blues event features live music, local beer, great food and exciting raffle prizes held at Sweetwater Brewery and benefiting diabetes research. www.jdrfrockthecure.org

STRONG4LIFE SUPERHERO SPRINTHeld at Piedmont Park, this race

benefits the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Strong4Life movement. www.choa.org

June 7-8FLYING COLORS BUTTERFLY FESTIVALDon’t miss the release of hundreds of butterflies at this festival, held at and benefiting the Chattahoochee Nature Center. www.chattnaturecenter.org

June 820TH ANNUAL SWEETWATER TRIATHLON AND 5K FUN RUN

Organized by and benefiting the Kiwanis Club of Douglas County, this triathlon is held at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs. www.coolrunning.com

June 92ND ANNUAL FORE PAWS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Grab your clubs and head down to the Country Club of the South for this golf tournament to benefit Angels Among Us Pet Rescue. www.angelsrescue.org

June 14ROPE MILL HALF MARATHON & 5K

This race is the Trail Run Series Finale at Olde Rope Mill Park in Woodstock. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to SORBA Woodstock to fund the construction of additional trails at Rope Mill Park. www.mountaingoatadventures.com

HANDS AROUND THE HILL 5KLace up your sneakers for

Atlanta’s homeless in this run through downtown and Grant Park. Proceeds benefit Central Night Shelter and Central Outreach & Advocacy Center. www.running4fitness.com

12TH ANNUAL BACK TO THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER RACE

& FESTIVALPaddlers of all ages are welcome to this yearly river race and festival that benefits Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. www.chattahoochee.org

TUNES FROM THE TOMBSMusicians perform in and among Oakland’s extraordinary monuments, mausoleums and renowned gardens to benefit the Historic Oakland Foundation. www.oaklandcemetery.com

LOST OASIS 2014 – SOUTH PACIFIC SOIRÉEDon your island attire at this annual benefit for the Artemis Guild at the Fernbank Museum. www.fernbankmuseum.org

ZERO PROSTATE CANCER

RUN/WALK This race is part of the ZERO Prostate Cancer Challenge, the premier men’s health event series in America. Join the Men’s Health & Wellness Center in Sandy Springs to help raise funds for prostate research and education. www.zerocancer.org

June 21CIRQUE DE NUITE EN ROUGEJoin AID Atlanta at their avant-garde fundraising ball at the Delta Air Transport Heritage Museum. Dress in daring and dazzling attire for this creative event. www.atlantacotillion.com

June 26 – 28JUDSON COLLEGIATE & LEGENDS PRO-AM CHALLENGE

This women’s leadership conference and charity golf tournament at the Country Club of Roswell benefits Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the JCI Foundation. www.judsongolf.com

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