Debora Warner/NYC-The Total Movement
Someone said to me once, "Whatever you liked to play when you were a child...that is what you should do as your job."
For many, a variation on that may be so, and if not consider it.
Go play, re-visit and remember what that was.
Debora has brought Art and Movement around full circle to create her business, read on to see how.
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Debora Warner's art career spans over 10 years, at least 5
countries and her third solo exhibition in New York opened last September.
She became aware of her appreciation for art at a very early age and that
attraction grew when she visited the museums in New York while still in high school.
After a few years at school, Debora moved to New York and positioned herself
among the community of artists downtown. She initially created audio-based installations, then transitioned to sculpture and then painting.
At the height of her career, she become involved in the sport of triathlon as
she started to take long breaks from the studio in order to spend time at the gym with fellow fitness junkies.
Her athletic background was not something new as she swam
competitively in past years, and had been running for almost 20 years.
Training is a huge stress reliever, and it wasn't long before she became
hooked on endurance. "The more I learned about exercise physiology, the more I wanted to know," so she sought professional credentials in fitness in the summer of 2009.
Taking a brief hiatus in California she hit the trails
of Marin County while studying exercise science.
She returned to New York that Fall to work on her New York
exhibition while simultaneously launching her fitness career at Equinox.
Debora sees fitness from the perspective of an artist.
"Training is an art and there is so much room for creativity and fun. Our bodies
were designed to move, and I approach every session with the confidence that through manipulating specific variables, we will create changes in my client's physical and emotional state. Art can
potentially accomplish the same thing."
Three years later, Debora is an ACSM certified personal trainer and running
coach. She has her own fitness business, The Total Movement that provides private, personal training, and includes running clinics for women who are beginning to run
and/or race.
Still racing, training, and making art, Debora is gearing up for a NYC
marathon run in the fall after completing a few half marathons this season.
The ladies of Mile High meet twice a week in Central Park.
Debora is also offering a 15% discount on a
10-pack of training sessions if you sign up for a complimentary session before the end of the month.
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Andrew
Kovacic-NYC, Co-Producer/Film Editor of
'Nando'
Meeting people who are in persuit of their dreams makes me feel like clapping!
So does this film 'Nando' co-produced/edited by Andrew Kovacic.
Andrew was invited into Magda's Style Room based on first impression -- good spirit, hootzpah and love for good German
beer -- plus he liked my idea on bringing members together over a common interest.
Over a year later I discovered he started out on one path and was going for another, in this case film making.
If you are moved by the trailer, or find it interesting to support film in process, you can click the appropriate links to support Andrew -- or just watch and feel good knowing that work
like this carries depth in telling human stories in history.
Andrew Kovavic, originally a Colorado native, remembers it being sweltering hot as he cruised through the Holland
Tunnel in a car he was delivering to a friend after a post-graduation tour of the country.
With one bag and one suit packed, it wasn't entirely clear what his underlying motive was.
Soon after landing in NYC, he called his Mom to tell her he "didn't make" his one-way flight back to Denver.
After a few months couch-crashing and applying for what felt like every job in the city, he was hired at an investment start-up focusing on the environment
and renewable energy, something that he remains passionate about.
When the financial malaise of 2009 took place, Andrew found himself re-evaluating his life, thinking deeply about what to do and knew this time around he had
to balance his creative and business aspirations.
It became clear that his love for film making would become his career of choice.
He enrolled in an editing class, began to learn the art of story telling and immersed himself in the craft.
Contrary to his life as a business analyst, he bagan to work for free for production houses to find an 'in.'
After a year, he found himself editing and producing commericials before landing at a reality TV show with MTV.
At the same time, he took an internship at 'Goldcrest Post-Productions' and met his future friend and film partner, Marco
Gozzo.
Now in pre-production, the film written and directed by Marco, is titled 'Nando' and now the
two are raising the money to support their efforts.
The story tracks a rail-station worker at the end of the second World War and examines the relationships of people under the
control of tyrants who maintained thier dreams and every day life.
A true story based on the life of Marco's Grandfather, who before passing away last year was captured on tape telling the
story at the rail station.
This became the inspiration for the short film.
The fund raising closes in early May and they will be shooting just weeks after that, just outside of Rome.
Check out the short trailer below showing what is to come and thanks for showing your support if Andrew
and Marco's film 'Nando' interests you! Links/below to see and donate if you wish.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/556885472/nando
http://www.nandothemovie.com
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Marisa Ferrarin, owner of Duane Park Restaurant
NYC
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Duane Park Restaurant hosted the Magda's Style Room Event Mixer this past
Sunday 3-27!
Open Tues-Saturday, Duane Park is a wonderful place to go for laid back
elegant ambience and delicious food.
The staff loves Marisa -- so you can guess how this affects the vibe and service there
-- plus the restaurant presents music each night of the week.
There is no place in Tribeca like this -- offering jazz piano, opera night, R&B, Magic and Music or Jazz/Burlesque.
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Marisa Ferrarin grew up in Birmingham,
England and managed 80's Bands by the
age of 17.
She never thought she would have a restaurant in NYC -- or
become the owner of the very special Duane Park Restaurant in Tribeca.
Back in Birmingham, in the 80's she ran a restaurant at age 20 for her father, while during this time
(and for many years prior) she knew and hung out with many bands on the music scene.
Her first and most serious passion was music.
She saw all the motown bands by the time she was 14, spent all her money on music, and hung out at clubs where she was friends with musicians and various 80's bands before
she began to manage them!
Eventually she came to NYC with a band called Silver Action.
She loved NYC and eventually stayed here and landed a job working at Duane Park Cafe as a
waitress and manager that lasted many years.
The recession hit in NYC and when Duane Park's owner decided to retire and sell? Well...she grins as she describes how almost through default
she was "coerced" into becoming a partner.
She decided after she looked further into her soul that she had a vision of a music venue.
Marisa's Duane Park Restaurant today is a supper
club focusing on different shows each night highlighting popular live bands while also serving great American cuisine with a Southern twist.
Currently the Jazz/Burlesque performances on Friday and Saturday
nights are glamorous, fun and fill up quickly as they
are the hottest show in town.
If you love Jazz, talented Singers/Vocal performers and stunning costumes book early or you might
not get a reservation.
The beautiful interior of Duane Park is magical in design.
The unique and exquisite etchings on wallpaper were created by artist Paul Etienne Lincoln, also Marisa's husband.
His vision was that the design of the room be reminiscent of a parlor in a New
Orleans mansion at the turn of the century.
If you go to the website, you can see more photographs of Marisa's Duane Park restaurant, the performers,
the schedule for shows and the beautiful space.
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Patrick Knowles/Baltimore-Fulfillment Account Manager
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What a great job title!
Magda's encourages/supports people to fulfill their work lives with what they really like to do and it this sounds
positive-- the sound of accounting for and managing fulfillment.
Patrick's job title -- he says "...is a really fancy way of saying that he makes sure orders get to the people who
order them, monitoring data between the company and the warehouses."
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Patrick moved to Baltimore when he was 5, after living in 5 different cities including, Atlanta, D.C., Chicago,
Pittsburgh and Milwaukee.
His father became the first Executive Chef at the Hyatt Inner Harbor
hotel when it first opened, which brought the family to Baltimore, where he still remembers smelling whichever spice was being produced that day at the old McCormick factory on Light street.
Patrick graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with a major in Art History,
minor in Spanish and unofficial major in college Basketball and worked in the banking
business as a loan officer. Eventually he moved on to be a mortgage broker.
In 2006—well before the mortgage debacle came to a fever pitch—he lost his
job and began to rethink his options, and was nervous about what to persue next.
Three weeks before unemployment ran out, Patrick’s friend (who coached his Baltimore Sports
and Social Club football team) suggested he apply to the company he worked for, as he was just promoted and his position became available.
The position was in customer service at the Baltimore-based publisher
Agora.
Agora is a medium-large company (about 400 employees in Baltimore and over 100 more
in offices worldwide) that is parent to several small publishing divisions.
Although he originally expected to stay in banking/finance
-- he's now had three different positions in 4 years.
Now in the role of Fulfillment Account Manager, Patrick monitors data between the company
and the warehouses.
When not working, Patrick continues to play football (now for 11 seasons) and
coach (for 7) for the Baltimore Sport & Social Club, watches lots of sports (Orioles, Ravens and Terps) and has been developing a green thumb in the warm seasons with girlfriend
Tara.
Dr. Chris Ochner/NYC.
Chris loves fashion.
But wait -- there is so much more!
Trying to wrap your noggin' around this feature will be educational.
Brain studies? PhD? 3 Masters degrees? and yes...the list goes
on.
I don't think I've ever met a fashionable person who is able to sponge information like
this by such a young age and look so good doing it (Chris volunteered to be a model for a Magda's fashion show/spot at the Broadway comedy club in 08'/thankyou Shannon Sutherland and thank
you Chris).
For all of you out there like myself who ever thought a formal higher education was too involved, taxing or tedious
-- get to know Dr. Chris and take note, it CAN be done.
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Dr. Chris Ochner, the son of two therapists, grew up in a small town in N.J.
He remembers the transformation that occurred for him, from an awkward kid with braces at 95lbs
morphing into a nationally ranked tennis player turned model by the end of highschool.
He has enjoyed wearing many hats since then, taking various jobs (personal trainer, model scout,
corporate recruiter and dj) along a long road of post secondary education resulting in two masters degrees, and a PhD in Clinical
Psychology.
Now, Dr. Ochner is one of the youngest faculty members in the department of Psychiatry at Columbia while he completes his third masters in bio-statistics.
He is also a research associate at the New York
Obesity Research Center and devotes all of his efforts doing medical research in the area of obesity.
Trained as a behavioral researcher, he is a self-taught neuro-imaging expert and considered a leader in the
study of the brain's control of eating behavior.
Currently he is conducting several brain imaging studies, including one where he will predict which
individuals select healthy vs. unhealthy
foods, who will ingest more calories by looking at brain scans before people take their first bite.
His most interesting recent project is volunteering as a guinea pig in yet another study about McDonalds -- having to eat there every day for 2 months.
Strangely he says he's making healthy choices and has actually decreased his body fat after a month and a half.
He describes this as "Arch Madness" (for all the NCAA fans) says he's in the best shape of his life and
also admits -- this is more fun than scientific.
The project involves scanning his own brain while looking at images of junk foods, then comparing those to people who are obese doing
the same thing.
The purpose of all of this? He's waiting on approval for a larger study to show how damaging our food environment
is...but to show it IS possible to eat a McDonald's diet and NOT
get fat? His word of advice regarding these offbeat experiments -- "Don't try this at home kids."
Although unassumingly describing his research as “neat stuff,” Dr.
Ochner is on the forefront of helping to develop the next generation of weight loss treatments that provide the effectiveness of obesity surgery without individuals having to undergo a surgical
procedure.
He has authored a number of medical journal
articles on obesity, a continuing education course for
health professionals on obesity treatment, a book on the brain’s control of eating behavior and is currently working on a website that provides medical nutrition facts and diet
plans.
Finally, Dr. Ochner consults for a neurology research group,
co-developing an auditory intervention for Alzheimers' patients, and co-authored an article featured on this month’s
cover of Neurology.
Wow there it is folks!
When asked what he likes to do in his spare time, he says smiling...
“What’s that?”
Tara Cellinese/Baltimore - Marketing/PR
The best kind of career searching happens when you are already working.
It takes the pressure off and allows for all windows and doors to open without worry.
Here's Tara.
She's happy and content with her current job, yet wants to advance her career.
Practical, smart, full of charm and a beauty -- the right company looking for a new PR/marketing candidate will be thrilled to
take her on soon!
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Tara is from Baltimore and has lived here most of her life.
She graduated from Goucher with a double major in Spanish/Communication & Media Studies where she spent time interning in music video production, magazine publishing,
music marketing, and news editing.
She studied abroad in both Havana, Cuba and Salamanca, Spain where she learned much about the language and culture.
After college she began to write on a freelance basis for a former Baltimore Sun entertainment website reviewing
bars and providing photographs of the local scene.
She continues with freelance promotional work and has a diverse background! Jobs have included guerilla marketing for satellite radio at Orioles games, dressing up as Scooby Doo to promote a movie -- and once she worked part time as a receptionist for a women’s health and
fitness center specializing in 'exotic dancing' which allowed her to pursue writing and Italian classes on the side.
All these experiences led to a full-time job that combined her marketing and writing skills at an educational publisher.
She was promoted to Associate Marketing Manager and does conference planning, writes press releases,
solicits endorsements, researches market segments, sends books for review, and travels locally and nationally to conferences where she
sells books representing the company while meeting customers first-hand.
Tara continues to freelance as a writer for various clients that want press releases and marketing copy while keeping
her options open.
She is searching for work in a creative job that combines her talents to raise awareness about a company and its products or
services, combining all of these skills in marketing, PR, social
media, and writing.
Thanks for Keeping Tara in mind if any companies or institutions you know present job openings in her field of
business.
You can contact her here at Magda's Style room.
Csilla Somogyi - NYC/Fashion Designer.
Magda's Style Room loves Csillawear!
Don't be fooled by the tall thin models that pose in her hot dresses and tops on
her website, these designs are for all body types and as Liz Lemon would say, "that's a deal
breaker!"
(I am convinced she would
love Magda's).
So comfortable fabrics that move, and most you can wash (serious!) that are versatile
and compliment the body. Yesss!
It also is important to mention how lovely, sweet, smart and fun it is to be in the presence of
Csilla.
She makes you want to buy buy buy when you are at one of her shop mixers, just talented and charming
all in one.
So go on her website I dare you!
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A passion for beauty has driven Csilla Somogyi since her earliest days.
Born in a small town on the banks of the Danube in Hungary -- then by way of Algeria and Mexico Csilla first began creating
original dresses at the age of 13.
With each new adventure in a new country -- she took on the language and new customs finding a universal language in the fashion
she created.
When she eventualy took on Austin, Texas years later, her art again allowed her to bridge many gaps and helped her communicate and connect to her new
environment.
Csilla and her partner John
Upon completing her associates degree in fashion design at F.I.T. in New York Csilla spent time as a
designer for Nautica, Liz
Claiborne and Macy's.
After six years in corporate fashion she decided that her vision was not being realized and set off on her own to start CsillaWear.
Pulling from her diverse background, Csilla brings wonderful and unique vision to each hand-made piece, creating garments best described as sexy and sophisticated
at once, easy to wear, yet refined.
Csilla Wear pop up store in Tribeca. Now in it's fourth year CsillaWear has a loyal following of fashion forward customers and friends.
A journey from small beginnings -- the line now in major fashion shows to exclusive events at top New York clubs and lounges.
Never loosing her passion and dedication Csilla's keen eye is always open for new influences and she is often seen pen in hand at the bar scribbling down what will
be next week's hottest item.
Csilla on the red carpet CsillaWear has found success by providing excellent quality in a market saturated by impostors.
Csilla's unrelenting quest to stay one step ahead of the trends while still providing truly personal service has demonstrated that the right product by the right
person can flourish in any environment.
Having completed a summer pop-up shop in Tribeca, Csilla's eyes are on the future - "I'm not sure what the future will bring, but I know that I will bring my best
to it, and if the past is any indicator, we have a lot of great designs to which to look forward!"
Kristyn Wink/Baltimore--
Hair Stylist/Designer.
Serendipity is finding something valuable or delightful when you are not looking for it.
Here's mine this week...
I met Kim (Baltimore Stylist) who wrote a 'shop talk' article in Baltimore Magazine
on Magda's that Phyllis (Real Estate broker) read.
Phyllis emailed me, donated/personal shopped and sent Kristyn (hair stylist)
to the next event (be events/Federal Hill).
Kristyn donated/personal shopped and asked her salon (YOU Salon-Ellicott City) to host the next event.
Fast forward to this Sunday--Magda's Style Room!
After you think on your own serendipity for this week - read the 'Meets' on the incredible Kristyn Wink and how she has transformed into the ultimate
hair designer working with you at YOU salon, where they spend quality time consulting -- providing more than just a cut, color or 'do'.
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When Kristyn started her first semester at UMBC studying modern dance she had no real idea of what she wanted to do
for a career.
Dance was a talent since being a kid--but things were changing and she was losing her passion for it.
She took a job as a receptionist at a small 'beauty
shop' to make some extra cash and to enjoy one of her priorities (aside from figuring out college) which was to
wear cute outfits.
Fashion was growing on her and suddenly this beauty biz too.
After a big decision to leave college including a sit down with 'Dad' more than half way through--she knew it was the right choice to follow her gut and persue her new
dream.
Thanks to the opportunities provided by the salon's owner Robin Gribbin, and the support of her amazing team, Kristyn has begun to expand her skills into styling hair for fashion and
beauty photography.
She is currently building her portfolio and working with photographers, make-up artists and fashion
stylists in the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area.
Kristyn Wink is a Baltimore based hairstylist whose
strong love of fashion influences everything she does.
You can find and book an appointment with Kristyn at YOU salon -- so go to their website below and check out how they consult with you to create your look giving
personal time and a feeling of confidence.
You can see the modern but comfortable space, meet Kristyn, the owner --Robin, and get some free mini-salon services at the Magda's Style Room this
Sunday!
p.s. Don't forget to thank who is in your serendipity this week.
Thank you! and hope to see you at the mixer! on Sunday.
Allison Adoradio
Jewelry Designer/Non-Profit Human Rights
Allison doesn't discuss much on the interesting career she's had working with non-profit human rights
-- partly because she likes to focus on one endeavor at a time and partly because she is humble in her success.
This feature focuses on her passion designing and making jewelry - but let's be inspired by the mix.
The idea of being multi-talented and not taking lightly this concept of building what one love's to do is always at our fingertips, or in this case
at our wrists.
Read more on her small works of Art and a little on Allison to support her long time love.
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Allison graduated from the University of
Michigan (many moons ago) and her professional life is in the nonprofit arena.
Over the past two decades, she has worked for a number of prominent
human rights & advocacy organizations - overseeing the finance, human resources &
administrative functions.
Jewelry-making keeps her grounded & in touch with the intrinsic
artist in all of us.
Her professional career has taken her from the art world to the apparel business &, finally to the nonprofit human rights arena.
However, her heart lies in her jewelry.
Maszia is a jewelry line designed & created by Allison Adoradio, always
inspired by forms in nature, colors in fashion, or jewelry seen from a distance or in a photo.
She comes from a family with a strong interest in crafts - knitting, quilting, jewelry and other
handicrafts.
In 1998, she started out by making very simple pieces & then began to
receive requests for weddings, presents, & pieces to go with special outfits.
Over the years she has expanded her interest and designs into a wider range of stones, colors & shapes, as well as more complex designs.
She believes that each gemstone has its own inner essence & meaning as do people and this is what
draws us to a certain piece or stone without knowing why.
Jewelry making has become a creative outlet of never ending ideas that
bring the satisfaction of creating something beautiful to her and hopefully, a little sparkle to brighten the day of the wearer or beholder.
Maszia pieces range from bold to elegant to delicate to
classic.
They include a range of textures, shapes & patterns created with quality semiprecious & precious gemstones, pearls of all colors & shapes,
precious
metals, the occasional shell pieces, antique ceramic or glass beads, and one-of-a-kind pendants &
charms.
Allison sells her pieces at private sales & by
appointment.
Most items are versatile, working equally well
with jeans, work or evening attire – their character adapts to the wearer & the occasion.
Phyllis Cook - Baltimore,
Associate Broker
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Phyllis found Magda's Style Room after she read an article in Baltimore Magazine a year ago,
April.
The email she sent me said "This sounds wonderful! I've got to get in on this."
Upon meeting at a shop at home/donate appointment, I was greeted by Phyllis who impressed me with her gracious, positive, southern,
comfortable and out going energy and I could see why Phyllis would be successful in real estate.
A tall, strong, knock out blonde, genuine, kind and direct.
She takes fashion seriously but not pretentiously!
If you're a New Yorker wanting to explore Maryland property (day dream water/green/bigger/more affordable) and need a guide to approach this
-- or you're in Maryland with questions on buying or selling -- go to her site and contact her.
A go getter and a good listener too - Phyllis is
a source to take charge of buying/selling or anything relating to the real estate industry.
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Phyllis is married to a wonderful man, Jim Sarlanis, has two daughters, two grand children, and two dogs
- Meili & Casey - her pride, joy and hobby along with gardening.
When the day is done and professional reading caught up, she loves to
read, mostly fiction, one of her favorite's...Stephen King.
Born & raised in Kentucky, she went to Ohio at 16 and graduated from Ohio State eventually getting her real estate license in the late 70's.
Phyllis moved to Md. in 1985, and now is a real
estate agent with Long & Foster in Columbia, working in Howard county, all the surrounding counties, and the
greater Baltimore/Washington Metro area.
Her passion? She loves working with people and helping them meet their housing needs. She can help if you are buying for the first
time, looking for a larger home, looking for a smaller home or even looking for properties across the country.
Additionally Phyllis has been active in many different groups supporting better lives for women & children.
She
started a program in Columbus Public Schools called "SEE WHAT I CAN BE" geared
toward girls and all studens k-7.
Female speakers involved in non-tradutional fields went into the schools to
talk about what they did for a living, a very exciting opportunity for all the students to be exposed to so many different occupations at one time.
Phyllis has served as a board member/officer of the League of women
voters for Oh & MD, past board member & officer of National Organization for women (state
office in MD), is very active in AAUW (American association of University
Women) as a board/officer, and in past was President in Howard county. AAUW is an organization that works toward equality &
opportunity for women and girls.
She is active in NAMI- National Alliance for Mental Illness (most dear to
her heart!) and she captain's a team on a walk once a year to raise money for the organization. The walk is over but you can go to the web site and find out how you can still donate toward her
teams goal! www.nami.org
Here is all her contact info below for buying/selling and all of your real
estate needs.
Phyllis Cook/
Long & Foster Realtors
wk 410-715-7343
fax 410-964-5532
cp 443-527-2084
Sheri Baumel/Baltimore-from T.Rowe Price to 'Tastefully
Simple'
We work jobs, even for big companies and it's just well... often not enough!!
So there are these 'other' companies that people work on 'the side'.
We all know them.
Some are for beauty, some are for vitamins, some are for this or for that...but here's one that makes it easier to EAT.
Yes I said it! EAT.
We all certainly love to do that!
I not only love to eat, I also often don't make time to cook (ok, breakfast, crabcakes, chocolate chip
cookies and a couple other random recipes that usually require a glass of wine as a side dish).
Check out Sheri -- she's a Mom, works full time, and works 'Tastefully Simple' as a side job, to help people
not have to cook but feel like they did.
Sounds good to me (sorry foodie friends I know it sounds like cheating, but is it really if you can't tell?!)
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Sheri graduated in ‘90 with a Marketing degree from University of Maryland,
College Park then completed course work toward her Masters in Marketing Communications from Johns Hopkins
University.
Sheri has worked with T. Rowe Price in various departments for over 17 years -- in
marketing, editing, and investment compliance.
The idea of more income, selling a catalogue of products she
loves was appealing and necessary in these tough economic times.
After attending a 'Tastefully Simple' party several years ago as a social visit,
she decided in 09' (after randomly attending another) to get hooked!
She hosted her own party in November...and now that she's tasted, cooked with, and
served up the loving foods... she and her husband decided to be a part of the company.
An additional home business that offers what she describes as "delicious
products, and a way to expand her circle of friends."
A product line that sells itself -- since it's easy to prepare, has few
simple ingredients, gets consumed and yes the more you sell, and the more others sell the more you make.
Sheri's first independent venture... and she is excited to experience and share
it.
For more info on this 'Tastefully Simple' concept, how to connect the dots on an
additional business, to order, or just to email Sheri on the whole thing here's her info below.
Sheri Baumel
tastefullysimple.com/web/sbaumel
sheribaumel@yahoo.com
Lauren Maresca - NYC
Fine Artist/Restaurant Server
Now a time, where people are seeking more and new work 'Magda's Meets' highlights professionals and artists who are established and those that are on their way.
Well actually...aren't we all really always on our way?!
Magda's Style Room newcomer Lauren Maresca wants to commission more portraits in NYC...I am so excited about her work!
My mother, a portrait artist -- inspired me while growing up as I watched and admired her.
To put another person's essence to the page requires a laser eye that connects to the spirit of another, a love of the study of human beings, savvy technique, and raw
talent.
In the hopes of more Portrait Commissions and more work in small Restaurants - both of which she is looking for... here's Lauren, Artist/Server!
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Lauren Maresca is originally from South Carolina now living and working in NYC
for almost 4 years.
Drawing and painting as a child, art became a constant throughout her life.
She graduated from Cornell in 2004 with a BA in French Literature and minors in Visual Studies and
Art.
She also has studied knitting!
Lauren was inspired by a teacher who taught her art history and how to draw using methods that were used in the
19th
century.
Most recently in New
York, she experiments with different methods of artistic expression and is expanding and developing her personal
aesthetic.
"A portrait is inherently personal, and its inception comes from the interaction between another person and myself."
Lauren enjoys waitressing/bartending part-time because of the fast pace and the opportunity to interact with people. and
is searching for more work in a small family type restaurant that offers more of a non-corporate service style.
Attached are a few Portaits of Lauren's to see some of her work, all different and drawn at different times of her life. Pass or Contact Lauren if you New Yawkers know
of small restaurants hiring and if you love her Art, connect and connect both cities.
Thanks!
Felicia Terlecki - NYC
Ballet Dancer/Specialty Packaging Planner!
Personal shopping is so much fun with Felicia because it isn't a question of what/which looks good on her...it all looks good
on her!
Felicia can wear pretty much anything she tries on in her size profile. Ballet perhaps?!?
Ooohhh I love it when people work successfully in business, often because in their prior lives they were performing in the
Arts!
More evidence that our interests, persuits and jobs aren't limited to what would think them to be.
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Felicia decided to become a professional ballet dancer as a child attending classes up to six days a week, six week summer camps -- and at nine -- performed with the Princeton Ballet and Hamilton Ballet
Theater.
After high school, she danced with the New York Theatre Ballet
and Eglevsky Ballet, both in New York
.
Ballet dancers often have a limited career so she gained computer and business
skills and worked for Johnson and Johnson as a temporary employee during 'off' seasons.
This experience led her to start as an administrative assistant at Colgate Palmolive --
a big company with lots of growth and tuition assistance programs.
Taking advantage of this she got her Bachelor of Science in Business at New York University going part time, while she worked full time at Colgate where she continues to be employed today.
She has moved her way up the corporate ladder in sales, operations, and currently supply
chain as a Specialty Packaging Planner.
Felicia won the Global “You can make a difference award” at Colgate the most
prestigious award given by the company.
Felicia has not lost her ongoing love for ballet as she still takes ballet classes and
performs for fun.
Molly McGuire/NYC
Production Assistant/Comedy Writer
Molly grew up in Joliet,
IL and she knew she wanted to work as a comedy writer after visiting NYC to visit her Dad's best childhood friend - comedian Jim
Downey on SNL.
Molly says "this was when I was ten, and at the time - I severely lacked a sense of humor." That's hard to believe when you talk with Molly now. Her funny AND beautiful demeanor sweeps
you off your feet because her wit catches you off gaurd at the same time. (Most often followed by a smile).
When I found out during a shop/donate appointment for Magda's that Molly was looking for a new position in Entertainment Writing or a
job just simply in Entertainment (also having a background in Production assisting), the first thing I thought was, let's do a feature asap!
Comedienne, writer, production assist, and detail savvy! Perfect to hire in the
Entertainment Industry. Why? lots of reasons! But mainly she'll make you laugh.
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Molly says:
"I attended Saint Mary’s College (which
I referred to as Satan Mary’s) – an all womens’ Catholic college across the street from the University of Notre
Dame in South Bend,
Indiana.
Although the academic atmosphere was wonderful, the social scene was…not. As a student at Saint Mary’s, I was a contributing writer and editor at the campus magazine for three years, eventually upgrading to the
editor-in-chief.
During the course of my senior year I completed my first novel, That's What She
Said, which has been rejected from roughly 99% of New York City literary agencies. Nevertheless, I still wrote a
book, and despite the lack of agents offering actual representation, many have told me that it is quite good and encouraged me to continue on my quest for publication. During the college years I also
was a co-columnist for the website CollegeHumor.com and, during my return to
Illinois for
summer, studied comedy and comedy writing at The Second City, Chicago.
The moment I graduated, (Bachelor of Arts – English Writing/07/Saint Mary’s College) I sold all of my childhood possessions and used the funds to start up life
in New York. I came with
no job, only my aspirations to guide me through, and was lucky to land a job as a page at the Late Show with David
Letterman within my first month. Although it was only a nine month position, I charmed my boss (or rather,
begged and pleaded) and worked at the show for over a year. It was a phenomenal way to kick start my career.
After Letterman, I looked at my resume and realized
I had never been a production intern, and probably should get such an experience under my belt. From January to June 2009 I
interned at The
Colbert Report which was, in a word, awesome.
I now work part-time as an editorial assistant for author Adriana Trigiani (Big Stone Gap; Lucia, Lucia; Very Valentine). One project I
completed for her was assisting in adapting her novel Very Valentine into a screenplay. While I enjoy learning about the publishing world, I am anxious to get back into film and
television!
Molly's Resume available upon request.
molly.elizabeth.mcguire@gmail.com
Dr. Alok Rawat - Baltimore.
Board Certified Psychiatrist.
Alok is what he does. Mainly he listens, sees things and tells things.
I don't know if it's his intuitive nature, or the science behind his understanding of conversation, impressions, and right on perception.
His eyes are as open and intense as his sense of humor. He's present and out there at the same
time.
Read more about Alok and go see him if you seek extra insight, and remember, this
psychiatrist finds humor in life, joy in the moment and loves what he does.
Alok has an interest in "happiness" the final frontier.
Psychiatry always interested him because it can
work/intervene on many levels: spiritual, behavioral,cognitive, neurological.
He did his residency at University of Vermont ('03), Medical school at Saint George's University - School of Medicine ('98) and prior to that was an
undergrad at Goucher
College, ('90).
Therapy became his primary focus his last year in training.
He then went on to be supervised in Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy, treating many clients with depression and anxiety with surprisingly good results.
He was Interested in getting the right people off medications who would benefit - getting them back into healthy relationships, vocations, and hobbies.
Alok moved back to Maryland to be back with friends and family and do his work.
Dr. Alok Rawat is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who treats mood and anxiety disorders.
He specializes in evidence based approaches and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy or med management based on his client's preferences.
He works at several locations around the Baltimore area and can be contacted at 443-878-6247.
He says, "It's better to feel good than look good." (but he still loves the Magda's style roOm 'B'more/NY'!).
Maura Costello-NYC
Touching Tiny Lives Foundation -Fundraiser
A native New Yorker, graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2005.
Following graduation, she worked as a designer in Chicago for two
years when she began thinking that she could do more to help others.
Through a friend she came to discover the 'Touching Tiny Lives Foundation' -- a student internship exchange program through Notre Dame's anthropology department.
Her first fundraiser in Chicago called "Mother's
Day Mayhem" got her hooked on organizing events for a cause. After traveling to Lesotho - which solidified her understanding
of the 'Touching Tiny Lives Foundation' and their commitment to helping babies who have no one to turn has now led her to her current project/fund-raiser -- not to mention intense
physical training! Maura is really proud and humbled to work for such an inspiring organization.
Lesotho, a tiny country in
southern
Africa, has been devastated by the HIV/AIDS pandemic and
currently has one of the highest infection rates in the world. As a result of this crisis the life expectancy in Lesotho is only 38, leaving millions of children orphaned every year. The foundation
has three distinct programs: 1) Safehome - a
temporary rehabilitation center for the most at risk
children 2) Outreach - mobile
teams that provide support to children living with their families and 3) Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) - a program that works to reduce the incidence of vertical
transmission of HIV and works to educate pregnant mother's on how to protect the health and safety of their child.
Maura and friends (Chris, Nell, Dan and Meade) are running in the Bank of
America Chicago
Marathon on October 11th to help this foundation.
Check out how to help Maura and her posse here in NYC/east village on September
25th for her fundraiser Our Sweat Saves Lives.
Entertaining information is here on how to give and attend this fun party!
If you want to consider supporting a runner
click below.
They hit the pavement for 26.2 miles Oct. 11 in Chicago to give children of Lesotho medical
care, support and love.
Dana Blitz - Sonographer/Baltimore
John's Hopkins - Valedictorian - MOM!
Dana was raising kids, building a home, and working around the clock on Mom duties one
day... the next... she's taking the subway into Baltimore/going to classes all day/studying nights and weekends... and now she's done it!
Love these stories of shifting gears to create more and inspire more surprises
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Dana resides in a quaint litte town called Sykesville, MD in a historical house with her family (husband, two
children, two old cats and a hamster).
She graduated from University of Md, College Park in 1992 with a degree in Psychology.
After working seven years in an Oral Surgery practice as a surgical assitant and front desk manager she stopped working (for money!) in 1998 when her son was born.
Lucky and grateful to be able to stay home to raise two kids (now in the pre-teen phase) fIve years ago she began taking courses part time, with the goal to start a medical career
in Ultrasound.
Having to create a balance of family, studies and interests - this was a new challenge that could have easily been set aside.
The last 15 months she has spent challenging herself in the full time Diagnostic Medical
Ultrasound program at the
Johns Hopkins Hospital Schools of
Medical
Imaging.
She graduated last week, Valedictorian of her class, and was also hired this month to begin a full time
position as a Staff Sonographer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Dana is excited to work in an
institution where she can constantly learn and challenge herself.
Go Dana Go!
Karen Jensen - NYC, Brand Marketing Consultant.
One of the best things about Karen is her incredible
demeanor. Gentle and straight forward. Smart as a tack and stylish without an ounce of pretense. I instantly liked her when we first met and am thrilled to put out the word on her exciting new
consulting career.
Read more about Karen below and thanks for connecting her to the right Meats
to bring on more work.
Karen Jensen is a brand marketing consultant with over 10 years of experience in
strategic planning, creative development, and writing services.
Her unique approach is founded on integrating strategic and creative thinking to
consistently deliver effective, innovative marketing programs from ideation through execution.
The arts, design, and writing have always interested Karen.
After growing up in Pittsburgh, she earned a BA in Fine Arts from St. Lawrence
University, studying the history of taste in interior design and Russi an literature in translation.
Upon graduation, she moved to Washington, DC to work for the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery, historic preservation architects, and an auction house while she began to freelance
in food and finance writing.
In 2001, Karen moved to New York to focus her career on marketing writing for
luxury brands, and to enjoy the city's endless arts, design, and food-related resources.
Working for companies including American
Express, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic
Television, The New York Times, and Vanity
Fair, Karen has led marketing initiatives for brands such as Chanel, Cunard, Donna Karan, Grey Goose, Patrón, Porsche, Saks Fifth Avenue, Starwood Preferred Guest, and The Tribeca Film Festival.
Some of her projects: Directing strategic membership acquisition for the Hilton HHonors American Express
card, creating a Bombay Sapphire sampling program at New York and Miami boutique
hotels, overseeing the creative and editorial development of a Lexus-sponsored eco-educational microsite, and conceptualizing and copywriting Vanity Fair special advertising portfolios for Perrier Jouët.
Karen partners with clients to meet their specific and individual marketing
needs. To learn more, contact her at JensenKar@aol.com or 212-587-9080.
John Ruffer-Baltimore
John Ruffer has been a Self employed mortgage
settlement agent for 7 years, specializing in Reverse
mortgages.
Very well versed in purchases, refinances, and construction loans -- his client list has included, Bank of America, Financial Freedom, Atlantic Home equity, Ally Mac Mortgage and various smaller brokers.
On a wholesale level, he's conducted closings for all of the above and
Met Life, James B. Nutter.
He's also given seminars to other title companies and to
attorneys.
Before this he was a mortgage originator for six
years at Atlantic Home Equity in Hunt valley, Md.
Working with self generated mortgages thru direct mail, telemarketing, and
newspaper advertising -- he would abstract a potential borrower, create marketing material, and implement marketing
strategies.
Processing the file from first contact all the way to the closing
while he also managed and trained loan officers that were hired by the company.
Current Goals: John is looking to set up and establish relationships
between mortgage companies (doing business in MD, PA, DC, and Virginia) to personally conduct closings to ensure the highest level of excellence from start to finish.
His title relationship is with Meridian Settlement Concepts, located in Baltimore.
meridiansettlement.com .
John has been a home owner and resident of Towson,
Md for about 20 years.
After graduating from Fallston high
school, and spending one semester at Washington
College, he entered into the marines where he served honorably.
He rides mountain bikes and participates in
an occasional 24 hour race.
| Elif Cohn - NYC - and the beautiful elif Bags!
Elif Cohn displayed her handbags at the Magda's style
roOm - NYC at Bistrouge in the East Village in April. I couldn't get over the super quality and asked her why these weren't selling for
over 500 dollars at Barneys or Bloomingdales? With the economy in a tough way of major brands taking on new artists the timing couldn't be worse for this (according to the fashionistas in the room) -
but the good news... how much better for Elif to have her own company/website and sell them on her own for less!
Exquisite, extremely well made, and classic! Check out the elif bag by
clicking the website below with the breakdown of styles, history and pricing with great pictures that show the incredible quality. Elif is offering a special discount to all of you on the
Magda's style roOm 'B'more/NY' mailing list if you can't resist!
-----------------------------------Elif Cohn, born in Gemlik, Turkey by the Marmara Sea moved to the much bigger city of Istanbul by the age of 8. At 25 she moved to the U.S.
to get an MBA. Soon after, Elif began working a marketing job
for Sony. After five years (and
becoming a marketing
manager), she decided to start her own company making functional and beautiful handbags for business savvy women. The vision for these bags was
to create a sophisticated and beautifully made bag with the room to hold a laptop, (could double as a weekend bag too) while looking chic. The quality really makes these bags
special.
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elif is a young company which grew from the idea
of combining a feminine handbag with a laptop bag.
Two gifted artists work together to create each model using hand and machine-assisted craftsmanship. 'Leather Interlaced Fabric', (made by the weaving of leather strips through fabric made of linen
and silk yarn) is the |
signature style of weaving that you will rarely find in well made handbags.
All of the elif bags are incredibly beautiful, classic and made extraordinarily well.
Here's the link to see the elif bag www.elifbag.com
and the code to enter for your 20% discount!
MAGDASTYLE
(This discount is in addition to free ground shipping anywhere in the continental US).
Elif's personal contact if you have questions to ask her!
elifcohn@elifbag.com
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Eda Kilic - NYC, Owner of Bistrouge restaurant/cafe in the East
Village.
She cooks, she hosts, she waits tables and she makes the drinks!
Eda Kilic has created an ambience that equals excellent neighborhood restaurant.
A huge supporter of the arts and community support...Artists hang shows, her waiter sings and neighbors play Jazz...just a few of the latest projects in her busy restaurant owner
schedule.
She's a go getter and believes in helping other people become successful through smart work and kindness.
The Magda's style roOm B'more/NY was awesome on Monday!
Thank you Eda!
Eda, born in Turkey, graduated from Bogazici University with an Industrial
Engineering/Operations Research degree. She worked for HSBC for a couple of years before coming to the US for a master’s degree in Information Systems. She worked as a research assistant at Stevens Institute of
Technology, as an analyst and then as a Development Manager for an IT firm. She then worked for Goldman Sachs in the Technology division.
From the time she was a teenager she organized social/community
events to raise funds for schools and students - which led her to her interest in hospitality, cooking and baking. "I have always wanted to run a neighborhood bistro that connects people all over the world via food, drinks, music, art,
people, décor and ambiance".
Finally the time came
to leave the old career, quit the job and run her own business...so after working in a restaurant for a time to gain experience, she opened Bistrouge on 13th st in the East Village six months ago!
BISTROUGE
Cozy and intimate, with a warm, inviting
atmosphere and pan-European menu serving traditional European dishes with a creative twist. The perfect place to meet for drinks, romantic
dinners, group meals or private parties.
Old World hospitality meets Modern culinary ingenuity and comfort at this neighborhood gathering
place. Moderately priced rustic dishes are prepared from scratch with the freshest ingredients in an open kitchen. The overlooking granite bar serves a wide range of wines &
beer, coffees and innovative house cocktails using fresh fruits and
in-house brewing techniques to go with resident gastronomic standouts. Cherry-color
kissed banquettes, exposed brick, wooden table tops, eclectic art and soft lighting add to the engaging ambiance. We belive that “cooking is
art; food is necessity; food is love; love is addictive at Bistrouge” and that Bistrouge has something for everyone. With some new vegetarian highlights on the menu, the friendly staff also welcomes vegans,
celiacs and try their best to work with special dietary requests.
Bistrouge, 432 E. 13th Street, between
1st Avenue and Avenue A (212-677-2200 or info@bistrouge.com).
Visit www.bistrouge.com for hours of operation, happy hours, photos, menus, specials and reviews. Join the Bistrouge Friends e-mail list online for highlights and
promotions as well as further details on specials, fundraisers, art and events.
Contact Bistrouge directly for catering and/or
hosting private parties.
Manon Chevallerau/NYC
- Post
Partum Consultant
Manon originally
worked as a designer/fashion stylist with a resume' including Ralph
Lauren, Mexx and Esprit.
They say that having kids changes your life - for Manon - the experience brought
her to start her own company as a postpartum consultant creating work/life services.
Her company, Maks Consulting offers prenatal and parenting Seminars and is a source for professional people to learn how to balance the art of being a parent!
Manon Chevallerau, President and Founder of Maks Consulting, works with new parents as a post-partum consultant,
guiding and giving them the tools to tune in to their newborn's personality and to trust their own parenting instincts.
She has reached out to hundreds of parents over the last 10 years.
The Tribeca Tribune says of
Manon: "For New Moms, She is the Answer Lady."
Inspired to become a consultant following the natural births of her own children, (one a home birth in her hometown of Amsterdam), allowed her to recognize an innate ability to see herself
and support others as new Moms.
Being a single mother of two she understands the need for support, networking and balancing work with personal life.
Manon's work extends into the corporate world having designed unique/life forums for Maks
Consulting.
Partnering up with recognized consultants and professionals (including Pediatrician Michel Cohen/Tribeca Pediatrics and Mothers and Menus
founder Karen Gurwitz) she creates a strong support system covering any topic related to parenting.
Manon's personal journey and seminars have been recognized by Alpha Moms Television, Baby Talk Magazine, Cookie
Magazine, the Tribeca Tribune and Downtown Express, and Parenting DVD by Goldie Locks films.
A downtown center in NYC is the future goal which will provide services, classes and a sanctuary for pregnant and new parents!
To learn more about Maks Consulting, Manon, or to contact her directly, go to the website www.maksconsulting.com or visit The New Parent's
Journey group page on FaceBook.
Miriam Songster, NYC -- Installation Artist and Blog Creator.
Miriam Songster grew up near Boston and currently calls Brooklyn,
NY home.
She received a BA in Economics and worked as an economist before attending graduate school, where she earned a Master’s degree at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunication Program.
Miriam’s artistic pursuits began with documentary film and
video, starting with her involvement in a women’s video collective leading to the scripting and production of documentaries, public service announcements, and video
installations such as that for Boston’s “First Night” festival.
Her interest in installation grew during her time with Reclamation Artists, a group of Boston-area artists and architects working in transitional urban spaces.
Since completing her telecommunications degree Miriam has been producing
web-based projects as well as immersive, multi-sensory installation pieces. Her most recent work includes the installation “Dirt” for ArtSpace New Haven, sculptural light pieces completed during a residency at the Santa Fe Art
Institute, and the ongoing blog project “We Are Having Weather.”
The Weather Photos blog (http://blog.weatherphotos.org/) was started by two artists, Miriam Songster in NY and
Hege Dons Samset in Berlin. Since the Spring of 2008 the
blog has featured weather-related photos from around the world.
The blog creators continue to seek artists and non-artists alike, to participate by sharing their photos.
The basic ideas behind
the project
1) to use photographs to communicate feelings about the weather
2) to use the Internet to connect people in different geographical areas.
Participants are hooked up with a partner and over a two-week
period posting a new photo every day. The personal and sometimes subtle shifts in emotion or mood that might be portrayed in the photos is of interest, so this project is a way to get to know someone
better or to develop ties to someone new.
Some people sign up with a partner already in mind, for others we find a partner
based on your stated preferences. You might choose to participate from home or maybe you will be traveling and want to share your photos with a partner in your hometown. And if your job is
weather-dependent we will be extremely happy if you participate.
To view the blog go to
http://blog.weatherphotos.org/. You can sign up via the link in the second paragraph of the "Blurb About the Blog" copy, or just go directly to
http://blog.weatherphotos.org/wp-login.php?action=register). All of the photo sets remain on the blog, which has become a reference for both weather and emotion,
across geography and time. If you have questions or feedback feel free to email Miriam at
weatherphotos@spamex.com
Joan Cuenco-NYC, Portrait and Lifestyle Photographer.
I love Joan's work.
Her portraits remind me of a mood that comes with being completely still.
The realness -- and the sense that time doesn't exist, while at the same time...she captures the invisible stirrings in the possibilities of what's
next.
Check out her website, read a bit about Joan and see how they move you.
Joan Cuenco was born in San Francisco. Originally
graduating from Berkeley with a B.S. in Engineering Physics with Honors, moved into Photography with her first
Solo exhibition at UC Berkeley Art Studio in
2003.
Now, residing in Brooklyn, New York she has participated at the School of Visual Arts Residency in
Photography as well as Honorable Mention/ 'Hey
Hot
shot' Competition at the Jon Bekman Gallery.Joan is a freelance photographer shooting portraits, weddings, lifestyle and assists for
still-life and celebrity portraits.
Her main interest lies in Portrait work.
While she continues to develop her work, she hopes eventually to work for lifestyle magazines such as 'Paper', the 'New Yorker', and 'Fader'.
http://www.joancuenco.com
Joan Cuenco Photography
info@joancuenco.com
917-686-2750
New York
City
Daniela Troia, owner of
Zia's cafe and Juice Bar.
Daniela's cafe and juice bar -- 'Zia's' -- just recently hosted the 'Magda's style roOm' - Baltimore. The space is extremely versatile and upbeat for an
event.
Daniela is probably one of the most generous and easy going business owners I've ever worked with, being open and engaging to fit every
need to make the event (even one as over the top as the 'Magda's) just right.
Here's some scoop on the fabulous Daniela and the next time you are in Towson, swing by her cafe and enjoy some of her delicious eats, coffees or
smoothies.
Check out the website and read on about catering and future events on and off site.
Daniela Troia -- chef/owner of 'Zia's', Towson,
Md.
Daniela was lucky enough to grow up in and then co-own her
family's restaurant, Cafe Troia -- an authentic Italian restaurant in the Baltimore area of Towson. She obtained an Associate degree in Restaurant
Management and studied culinary education in what she refers to as
"the Troia scuola di cucina". Her professors were her father, Gino Troia, Nonna
(grandmother) and beloved Uncle Ernie.
After finding her own culinary passion -- creating delicious,
innovative healthy
foods -- she opened Zia's in March 2005.
After 2 years of good hard work, Daniela and partner/boyfriend, Nathan Forand enjoy their success and
vision of Zia's cafe in a relaxed environment they enjoy coming to work to every day.
Zia's menu items can be found at third party locations in cafe's such as the Maryland Athletic
Clubs, Pulse Fitness and Goucher
College.
Daniela hosts elegant monthly raw food dinners which
have been a great success and wonderful creative outlet for her. Check out the one coming up on January 24th!
She will also start a series of raw food preparation
classes in the spring of 2009.
Zia's cafe offers catering for all occasions and
businesses.
Here's the website below for more information on the cafe, events, and to get on the 'raw food' list.
www.ziascafe.com Chris
Martin, Baltimore -- Electrical
Engineer
Chris designs and tests RF microchips for
Texas
Instruments.
People that can do this work amaze me! Not only gifted in
electronics Chris also supports Art, Travel and retro vehicles. Chris also (THANKS CHRIS!) sports the most 'awesome t-shirt' collection from the 'Magda's style roOm' events! Here he
is modeling one in this picture below!
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During the day Chris makes the chips that help make games like 'Guitar
Hero' go wireless, but there is more that makes Chris Martin tick (no not that one, nor the Ikea
one…).
On the side, he has made guitar fuzz pedals
that are in use around the world and in the hands of working musicians -- he hopes one day to SEE all the bands that are using his pedals.
Chris also does live sound at local
venues such as the 9:30 Club, which allows him to hob-knob with the roadies of rockstars.
The next goal of the multi-talented
engineer is to finally get a drum kit... and start bashing away.
Chris is a Maryland native, born in Towson and grew up in the overly planned city of Columbia where he still resides.
A graduate of the Maryland school system with a Masters in Electrical
Engineering from Johns Hopkins, he is proud that he is one
of his few classmates that actually is doing something that is directly related to his degree. In his spare time he tries to get out in the woods biking and hiking as much as possible, and when
the weather gets bad hit the slopes snowboarding. With a 1964 Mercury, and a 1969 Rolls Royce, he has upped his pimping
game this year.
Kim Cook, Licensed Massage Therapist-NYC.
I remember back in the mid 90's, living in NYC was taking a toll on my physical stamina. Although a person of high energy and good health, the idea of a serious massage was
on the list.
Kim Cook at the time, a fellow 'Union Square Cafe' friend was getting licensed for Masssage Therapy -- so when she asked me to
be her 'guinea pig' as part of her training I nearly jumped out of my stripes (ahem...our beloved uniform).
Having no expectations and just being thrilled at the gift, it was a complete surprise how she turned me back into the physical being I felt I 'used' to be... before my adult brain
began transferring work and stress into physical strain. This wasn't just a relaxing massage like that of a spa, Kim additionally had the knowledge of the muscular
system and joints to where after I looked younger, was able to breathe differently and found my alignment back on track.
Since then, I've been passing Kim's cards. Now she practices many types of body work with a detailed understanding of how the body connects to better health.
Here's her deal below and to boot a special for any of you who need a little adjustment!
Kim Cook is a graduate of the
Swedish
Institute in NYC, and has been a licensed massage therapist since 1996. She also holds a certification in Sports Massage from James
Hackett, co-founder of the Chicago School of Massage. Her own
chronic pain issues led her to receive
Structural Integration sessions as a client in 2001. Completion of the S.I.
series not only left her pain free, but completely changed her work and understanding of the
human body. She enrolled at
Kinesis, Tom Myers school for Structural Integration, and, after two years of study in
Maine and Santa Fe, graduated and became a certified KMI
practitioner in 2005. She is also proud to be a certified member of
The International Association of Structural Integrators
(IASI).
Kim's fascination with the human experience first led her to New York City in 1991 to seek a career in the theatre. She now brings her knowledge, compassion, and sense of humor to all
her body work sessions. Kim lives and works in Manhattan, and enjoys meeting and working with people from all walks of life. Her office is in the Union Square
area, and she offers sessions in Swedish Massage, Pre-Natal, Deep Tissue & Medical Massage, as well as Structural
Integration.
Special Promotion for 'Magda's Style roOm'
***$25 off all sessions thru 2008***
60 minute massage regularly $120 NOW $95 with Magda's discount
90 minute massage regularly $140 NOW $115 " " "
Please mention Magda's Meat's when making appointment to receive your discount!!
Contact Kim at: 917 796 9629
Sandy James, Baltimore -- founder of the Stilista Agency.
Sandy is the owner of a new boutique Styling and Make-Up agency out of Baltimore, the Stilista
Agency.
Having the skills to organize, communicate and make it happen -- Sandy also exudes a presence of beauty,
charm and serious business.
She is a pro when it comes to making her stylists feel special and goes out of her way to create the right fit. A
strong and gorgeous person of high ethics in a business of often flailing needs, her standards are high and exceeds expectations.
Sandy's company is a new and booming example of how multiple talents can create a dream, and then affect many along the way
-- providing more work and a better way to be represented. If you need stylists and artists for a production of any kind...Stylista extends to D.C. and NYC.
Check out her website and contacts below for more on her agency.
Sandy James is the owner and talent
manager of the Stilista Agency.
Her family originally moved to the U.S. from Taiwan in 1983 after her father retired from the armed forces. She was exposed to fashion and beauty and the entertainment
industry at a young age, much influenced by her photographer father and make-up artist mother -- later to persue a career in acting/modeling and singing. After pounding the pavement for two
years, Sandy went back to school and in 2005, recieved a Bachelor of
Science with honors in Business Management.
Having a passion for entertainment and fashion she now has combined her business smarts with her eye for talent
launching the Stilista Agency in 2007. The agency allows her to work behind the scenes while enjoying the one-on-one personal relationships that she builds with each of her artists and
stylists, taking pride in helping them build their careers and reaching great success.
Stilista Agency
NY: 212-502-8681
Shannon Sutherland/NYC -
Stand up comedian, actress and
producer of 'The Shannon Sutherland show'
I first met Shannon at the 'Magda's style roOm' B'more/NY on Green
st. in Soho after she had emailed me through my webpage on myspace.
Shannon was on the search for quirky gorgeous fashion and people
who speak to her humorous heart. When she walked into the room she had a presence of a movie star and I instantly liked her.
Now broadening her career recently moving to LA she travels
back and forth to NY to perform, produce her show and shop, never missing a 'Magda's' event.
After inviting me to her show at 'The Broadway Comedy Club' I was
hooked on her talent and her bearing. A stand up who combines her love of style with her jokes! A dream come
true!
Read about Shannon below, check out her blog and info on her shows
if you love comedy and fashion, and stay tuned for her Sept. 13th gig featuring yours truly with 'Magda's' Models onstage!
Miss Shannon Sutherland is a fashion comedian
raised in Kansas -- but decided to leave when her fellow classmates made fun of her fabulous Betsey Johnson dress.
After moving to Michigan to attend the
prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy, Shannon moved to New York and graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts with a degree in theatre.
After college she started doing stand-up comedy and
has preformed at Stand-Up NY, Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, and the Broadway Comedy Club. She has also appeared in a sketch with Rob Corddry
on The Daily Show and has done
segments on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Maxim Channel.
In the summer of 2007 Shannon decided to
combine her love of comedy and fashion and produce her own fabulous show. So on July 14 2007 The Shannon Sutherland Show was born -- hosted by Shannon, having four comedians, and showcasing
a special fashion guest. Her next show is on Sept. 13th at the Broadway Comedy
Club and features Amber the creative Designer of 'Magda's style roOm'
B'more/NY. Print out flyer on Shannon's blog, (click below) and get a discount to get in to the show.
Arnie Gonzalez/NYC.
Arnie, working as a fitness instructor and SAG actor in NYC created a blog several years ago addressing his interests in growth between people and what moves them.
Recently this expanded into what is now his first book 'You Know What To Do'.
It's not unusual to be thrown from one career into another unexpectedly simply by persuing the art of what brings joy.
Maybe the best role Arnie will play -- check out more on Arnie below and if it moves you, check out his new book.
Arnie Gonzalez brings over 20 years of life wisdom to his craft as a writer. A professional bodybuilder (he holds the Mr. America title in
the 1994 All Natural North America Bodybuilding Championship), a certified fitness instructor, and a working SAG actor.
In 2002, Arnie created what would become a very popular blog on dating and relationships called, OneHandedClap.com. The
success of this blog with his readers, coupled with his experience, moved Arnie to add life
coaching to his repertoire. He is a sought after coach and “inspirational healer,” with clients in the acting community. Arnie can often be found offering impromptu
and impactful coaching to his acting colleagues on set.
The release of You Know What To
Do will celebrate his entry into the world as a published author. By sharing experiences, thoughts and ideas in his work, Arnie’s desire is to help spark the individual to become fluent
in the language of his own life.
Arnie Gonzalez’s latest work, You Know What To
Do, brings the crux of a vital life theme
straight to the reader’s heart: during times of uncertainty, he believes
that everyone “knows what to do.”
Every individual is capable of tapping into his own knowledge, and has access to personal
wisdom
that can be used as a catalyst for change.
"Oftentimes, when we are faced with challenges in our
lives,
our answers are forgotten, filtered, and lost in the mire of the subconscious
that comes from living a life in the dark… a state of unawareness".
Using real-life stories to illustrate his belief,
You Know What To Do offers simple
alternatives for living a life with intention…
an awakened state from which your own answers are discerned.
Magda's Style Room
- by Bridgett Artise, author of 'Born Again
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