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Twirly Girl – Cynthia Jamin

admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:41:58 +0000

Cynthia Jamin - Creator of Twirly Girl

Ever since I was 8 years old, I’ve had a unique fashion sense: I insisted on wearing blue suede clogs during brutal Chicago winters. Little Cindy wanted to wear what she wanted, and that was that. I didn’t care if I was cold. I was the ONLY one dressed that way and that’s all that mattered.

Years later, I had my own daughters. And as genetics would dictate, they were just as picky as I was.

TwirlyGirl was born! That was two years ago. Since then, TwirlyGirl has grown into a full time business with over 100 stores and we are still growing. And everything is made by hand in the City of Angels as well.

Every child on this planet is vibrant and extraordinary. I’m proud to create clothing that helps them feel that way.

Thanks for Reading! Cynthia Jamin // Designer / Business Owner / Mom TwirlyGirlShop.com

Cynthia lives in Glendale CA with her amazing husband, Michael and their 2 very individual and wonderous daughters (muses) Roxy and Lola.

• Event Nov 21: Water to Wine – The RAY

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:24:50 +0000

Water into Wine
A RAY Community Event

Saturday, November 21 from 6-9pm

Cost: $8

You are invited to wine and shine with The RAY at our esteemed “Wine and Cheese Pairing.”

• Cover girl, Anna Cummins, will share her tales of bravery and adventure as the plastic crusader.

• Famed nutritionist Lucho Crisalle will give you the “HANG-OVER CURE” and share the facts about health and longevity during a mini Aqua Health presentation.

You will walk away knowing what you drink really does matter…including wine!

Bring your empty water containers (or purchase a signature RAY Klean Kanteen) and take home a FREE supply of life changing, health promoting, planet saving…RAYdiant water!

To RSVP for this exclusive event contact: fun@TheRAYmagazine.com

(Directions sent via email to RSVP list.)

• Event Nov 22: Get the Love You Deserve – Connie Costa

admin — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:11:17 +0000

Upcoming event information:

Get The LOVE YOU Deserve! The Gateway- West Los Angeles

Date: 22 November 2009, Sunday 06:30 PM

BACK…BY POPULAR DEMAND!

The great Pat Benetar once said “Love is a Battlefield”.
Obviously, many of us can relate. But is this belief reality? Or is this paradigm just a dream we subconsciously keep creating for ourselves because of our ideas of what “love” means? When we are young, we are taught that certain things make us unlovable, and that the only way to know for sure if we are lovable/acceptable is if someone wants to give us their “love”/validation. So we go through this life thinking that we are not good enough; and we suffer, and we hate ourselves, and we long for that day when our “other half” will walk into our lives and reassure us that we are lovable.

So, when that day comes when a person actually offers us their “love”, we tend to ignore obvious signs that this person may not be the best fit for us because we are just so relieved that someone thinks we are worthy. And then we wonder why the relationship doesn’t work out. It is because this is not love. This is desperation. This is fear and insecurity. Love is not about selfishly hoping another person will be able to make you happy, it is about FUN, JOY, and ADVENTURE. But how do we reprogram our thought process to create a life filled with a new degree of love that we never knew existed?

Come to my workshop on November 22nd and find out how you can completely change forever the patterns that have been causing you pain and heartache in your relationships. Stop waiting and GET THE LOVE YOU DESERVE today!

This workshop is great for those who are single, in a relationship, married and everyone else!

WHEN: Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 6:30pm

COST: $10

More info: Connie@ConnieCosta.com

Connie Costa is an Intuitive Counselor, Certified Integrated Energy Therapist, Life-Coach, Spiritual Teacher, and Healing Guide. She has a Master’s degree from Antioch University in Clinical Psychology and is currently obtaining her Doctorate in Metaphysical Science from the University of Sedona. For additional information on her coaching please go to www.ConnieCosta.com

Location:
The GATEWAY / a Portal for Growth & Wellness
11674 Gateway Blvd, Suite C (2nd Fl at SE corner of Barrington Ave above Asian Ya)
West Los Angeles, CA 90064

*Street Parking Only as with all group venues at The GATEWAY (ample immediate surrounding street parking). Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

• Sculptor, Artist – Dessa Kirk

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:51:29 +0000

Dessa Kirk - Artist

Dessa’s work speaks for itself.

Give yourself the treat of visiting her site to see her sculpture installations.

Keep an eye and ear out for her surfboard line…

dessakirk.com

• First Tuesday LA – Marcy Cole

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:45:10 +0000

Marcy Cole, Ph D - First Tuesdays LA

MISSION STATEMENT

“FIRST TUESDAY” IS A WOMEN’S GROUP DEDICATED TO CREATING AND SUSTAINING A SENSE OF ”COMMUNITY”…THRU SOCIAL CONNECTIVITY WITH LIKE MINDED WOMEN, PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING AND SOCIAL SERVICE. There are two ways to be affiliated with First Tuesday:

1: JOIN AS A MEMBER! There are yearly member dues of between $21-25 a month, that help cover administrative time, effort and expenses so that the vitality of our group continues to thrive and grow. Members also contribute a one time yearly minimum $100 tax deductible donation to our non-profit arm, “First Tuesday Circle of Giving”, sponsoring worthy families in need of community support. You can visit the site to learn more.

2: BE A “FIRST TUESDAY FRIEND” ….you can visit the site for this description.

• Knitting Peace – Sonia Gallardo

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:31:36 +0000

Sonia Gallardo - Founder of Knitting Peace

Knitting Peace was founded and is owned by creative designer Sonia Gallardo who holds a BA in Business Administration and a Masters degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.

Sonia is a Bolivian native, and Los Angeles resident. Her bi-cultural upbringing developed out of having spent most of her life between La Paz and Los Angeles. Her creative roots, love for knitting, focused intention to contribute, and understanding of business makes Knitting Peace a unique social enterprise with heart, soul and future.

At the heart of Knitting Peace is our group of 22 knitters who reside within the Low Security Correctional Facility in La Paz- Bolivia. Our knitters consist of women of all ages and background, holding in common their empowered spirit and will to transcend beyond their physical world reality. knittingpeace.com

• Free call Dec 1: Safe and Sane – Kathryn Tull

admin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:29:49 +0000

by Kathryn Tull, M.A., MFT

When “fireworks” go off in your relationship, what are you dealing with?

Almost all relationships have moments of disharmony, disagreement, even conflict. Many such interactions are normal and healthy, even if they are uncomfortable. But how do you know when this crosses the line between relationship dynamics and abuse?

How to be Safe and Sane. Learn to recognize signs of abuse & What to do

I will host a FREE 50 minute call to discuss these issues on Tuesday December 1, 2009 at10:00am PST.

I will teach you some of the warning signs of abuse, how to understand your internal signals, and what you can do. Pass this invitation along to your friends, family, co-workers, anyone you know who might also want to learn these skills.

Many of you may be facing times of increased stress in your relationships, at home and at work. Almost everyone I know has been affected by recent economic changes in some way. People deal with stress and pressure in different ways: emotionally, internally, verbally and physically.

Some people have very good coping skills; others not so much. Even those with great coping skills can reach their ” point of no return” where they feel like they just can’t take anymore.

What if someone in your life is taking their stress out on you? What do you do? How can you handle it? How do you know if it is “just stress” or if it is abuse?

Be on the FREE call on Tuesday December 1, 2009 at 10:00am PST.

Participation in this call is FREE. RSVP at www.nextboldstep.com. Email your reservation -and you can request my free PDF “7 Steps to Stress Less Now.” The Call in # will be emailed to you with a confirmation of your registration. (*Participation does not include your regular long distance telephone charges, which will apply)

Meet me on the call and learn how to keep yourself Safe and Sane.

Participation in this call is FREE.* If there has ever been a moment in your relationship when you felt nervous, tense, or even scared of what might happen if your partner, co-worker or family member got mad, you will benefit from being on this call.

If there has ever been a time when you have felt ashamed, humiliated, controlled by, or even afraid of someone in a relationship, you will learn valuable information on this call.

If there have ever been times when you felt dismissed, discounted, blamed or called “crazy” by the one you love, you will benefit from being on this call.( I want you to know right now that the behaviors that lead to these kinds of feelings can make you feelcrazy! We actually call these kinds of behaviors and patterns ” crazy-making”!)

Give yourself the gift of knowledge – join me on this FREE* call on December 1. Knowledge is power. You deserve the knowledge and power to transform your relationships and your life. I hope to “meet ” you there!

All the best, Kathryn

Kathryn Tull, M.A., MFT, 5855 Green Valley Circle, Suite 210, Culver City, CA 90230, USA

• Pretty Ugly – A Word On Cosmetic Safety

Queen Core Admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:38:20 +0000

Did you know that there is lead in our lipstick?

Toxic chemicals are found in everything from our moisturizer and shampoos to mascara and eye shadow, if you look at the label, you might find yourself confused. What is all that stuff and is it really necessary? What is it doing to me after daily use year after year?

Did you know that women absorb 5 pounds of toxins a year from makeup alone, while using products that they believe to be safe, everyday? Take few minutes to check the toxicity of the products that are in your bathroom and make up bag at www.safecosmetics.org. You might be shocked to find that the companies you have trusted for years are poisoning you.

Products you put on your skin are absorbed quickly and go directly into your blood stream and on to your organs. A clear rule to remember is to only put things on your skin that are safe enough to eat.

Many of the beauty products you use every day can be made at home, in your kitchen.

Lip balms and moisturizers are easy to make and recipes can be found easily on the internet. After discontinuing use of chemicals on my skin, I saw an immediate difference. My skin in clear and happy and can finally breathe.

Here is a simple recipe for a sexy pink lip gloss that you can feel good about

Ingredients:

¼ cup beeswax / ¼ cup castor oil / 2 tablespoons sesame oil / beet juice

Instructions:

Melt beeswax, remove from heat and add oils. Add as much beet juice as desired for color. Store in jar.

Mikal’s Book Suggestion:

There are recipes for everything you need for your skin and hair in this book. . .

“Absolute Beauty -Radiant Skin and Inner Harmony Through the Ancient Secrets of Ayurveda” by Pratima Raichur

( I actually have a couple of Pratima’s products – I visited her Soho spa in NY in November – the products are delicious! _ Tancie )

For more information about cosmetic safety you check out. . .

“Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry” by Stacy Malkan

• Follow Your Bliss

Queen Core Admin — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:16:54 +0000

Hello and thanks for being here.

I am certainly no stranger to self re-invention. I have had careers in entertainment, health + fitness, advertising, TV commercial producing, green living, fashion, fine art, whew, and a few more I can’t recall at the moment!

A-D-D? Non Committal? NO WAY! Follow your bliss is what I SAY.

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. The example that was ingrained in my being was, if you are interested in something go out into the world and learn about it. That being said, this is not the easy road, nor the easy way out by any stretch of imagination. What this kind of life takes is continual growth, continual reconnection to inner passion and embracing life’s journey at each phase and age, as we change inside, and how that is reflected in our outer world. While I always have passion for each field that I have worked in or studied , as I grow what I am interested in doing with my life changes. I choose to welcome that change and adapt accordingly because I see that all the while I am getting closer to my life’s purpose! Now investing in QUEENCORPS is a wonderful way for me to take greater responsibility for myself and my community as a woman leader — in hopes to inspire you to do the same and join me. So thank you for supporting me in this!

While working as a health and fitness professional, I was fortunate enough to be a correspondent to Fox News NY and contributing editor to Self, Health, The New York Post, Twist Magazine, Our Town, and The Ray. As a columnist for The Ray Magazine since it’s beginning, I contributed articles on a variety of health and wellness topics over the years -most recently being ’The Green Beam’ – an eco article covering facts and tips for living a more sustainable lifestyle.

Following my bliss has led to the following manifestations, which I am proud to share:

www.Web-Digs.com – A web design and internet marketing company

www.BecominGreen.com – A media production company to create affordable videos for green + small businesses

www.TheTrailCollection.com – An organic dress collection – still in development!

My Professional Profile on LinkedIN

Here’s to your BLISS everyday,

Tancie

ChakWave – Jacquelyn Richey

admin — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:58:39 +0000

Jacquelyn Richey - Founder of ChakWave

7 Chakras/7 Juices/7 Days

ChakWave is an organic juice blend promoting a healthy body, mind, and spirit. Always made with natural ingredients, the seven ChakWave flavors and colors correspond to the chakra energy points in the body.

The fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices in each recipe elevate mindfulness of the chakra represented as well as stimulate the energy center in the physical body.

For more information on the ChakTox Juice Cleanse please go to www.ChakWave.com