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Ladies of Leisure | Meirav Zur, Actor, Producer, Writer
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series, were we feature inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. This week we interview Meirav Zur, a creative arts professional with a passion for comedy and improvisation.
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Ladies of Leisure | Owner & Publisher, Kim Dow
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series, were we feature inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insights into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. We'll also look at their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. We are honored to introduce you to some of the leading ladies in their fields and hope you find their stories as inspiring as we do. Meet Kim Dow, the owner and publisher of Sass Magazine. Kim Dow is an entrepreneur at heart. She has combined her creative spirit with her drive to empower women with her love of animals to start three award-winning businesses. Her flagship company is Sass Studios—a boutique branding and creative design studio that specializes in supporting and empowering women-owned businesses by helping them cultivate their visual “voice”. Kim also launched Sass Magazine, a women's lifestyle and professional publication that celebrates real women. With both a regional printed magazine as well as a national online base, Sass Magazine serves up articles on a variety of topics including career, wellness, travel, style, beauty, home, (and more!), as well as special feature articles spotlighting women doing amazingly kick ass things! Additionally, Kim also launched EverydayDogMagazine.com, a lifestyle website for modern day dog owners and lovers. She serves as the owner, publisher, and creative director for both publications. When not at work, Kim can be found hanging out at home with her husband and high school sweetheart, Jimmy, who is a high school math teacher by day and a fisherman by weekend. They share their home with their rescued animals; a pitbull named JAX and a cat named Maizie. In her spare time, Kim enjoys reading, traveling, hiking and gardening. What is your company and what do you do? Sass Magazine is a women's lifestyle publication, both as a local in-print magazine as well as a digital resource for women across the country. We help empower women in business and life by sharing their inspiring stories, giving them content and resources for both business and self growth, and hosting events both in person and online for networking and connections. How do you start your morning? Give us a play by play-- time you get up, 3-5 things you do to start your day. I am NOT a morning person and never have been. So, I like to start my mornings slow and quiet. I usually wake up around 8/8:30 and take a few minutes to think about my day before I get started with anything. I name 3 things I need to accomplish that day. I always have a good breakfast, then spend some time cuddling with my cat and/or outside with my dog. If it's summertime, I will spend a little time in my garden. Basically, I like to have a little time to myself in the mornings and then dive in and get started with work. However, a big thing that helps me in the morning is actually my evening routine. Every night right before I go to bed, I take a moment to reflect on the following: 3 things I accomplished that day; 3 things I'm grateful for, and 3 things I will accomplish the next day. What advice do you have for other female entrepreneurs looking to create healthier and invigorating morning routines and habits? Figure out when you are most productive. I've never been a morning person and know that I am most productive in the late afternoon and early evenings. So, I try to schedule my workflow around that. Always eat a good breakfast! For me, it's been helpful to basically eat the same thing every morning...one less decision to make! Also, even if you're working from home, get dressed everyday, and get dressed shortly after or right after you wake up. It helps put you into a productive mindset. What are some of your favorite leisure activities? Reading has always been a big part of my life. However, my rule is that I don't read business books. Reading is a hobby, it's for pleasure and I don't want it to start feeling like work. I also love traveling and trying out local restaurants and craft breweries wherever I travel. Share a favorite affirmation that other female entrepreneurs could benefit from: Believe in yourself.
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Ladies of Leisure | Tess Kossow, Author and Fertility Coach
Ladies of Leisure is a series dedicated to featuring inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. This post is an interview with Tess Kossow, Entrepreneur / Author / Podcast Host / AADP Certified Fertility Health Coach.
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Ladies of Leisure | Marnie, CEO & Founder of Rumbly
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series on the Leaves of Leisure blog! This series is dedicated to featuring inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insight into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. This week we are excited to interview Marnie, the CEO & Founder of Rumbly.
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What Tea Is Good for Detox?
Life is stressful, but if you know what tea is good for detox you can cleanse your body and restore your mind in the time it takes to enjoy a cup.
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Ladies of Leisure | Julie Shen, Founder of SpringStead Co.
Welcome to the Ladies of Leisure series on the Leaves of Leisure blog! This series is dedicated to featuring inspiring women and their stories of success, wellness and leisure. Through these interviews, we hope to gain insight into the lives of these amazing women and the tips and tricks they use to live a balanced and fulfilling life. We'll also look at their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs, and their favorite way to spend leisure time. This week, we are honored to interview Julie Shen of Springstead.co
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Ladies of Leisure | Bianka Downs, Real Estate Broker
Our column Ladies of Leisure is an interview series with interesting and inspiring women, where we talk about their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. This week we are featuring Bianka Down, A Real Estate Agent that works in the Vegas Valley.
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Easy Mocktail Recipes for the Holidays (Part 2)
Mulled Glider Everyone loves mulled wine and cider when it’s snowing outside and you’re cozied up in front of the fire. This non-alcoholic version will give you all of the warm fuzzies without the brain fuzz. It’s simple to make, and takes advantage of the brewing process to get you wrapped up with a book and a blanket in no time. Mulled Glider 4 c water 4 sachets Picnic in the Park herbal tea from Leaves of Leisure 1 c apple cider 1 Tbsp mulling spices in an infuser (see note below) Boil water with mulling spices and cider, and add Picnic in the Park herbal tea to infuse for 3 minutes. Remove spices and tea sachets and serve hot. A Note on Mulling Spices: You can always buy mulling spices, but if you’re feeling ambitious you can easily make your own personal blend to suit your creative taste buds. Basic ingredients are cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, cloves, cardamom pods, black pepper, and orange peel, with options like star anise for extra warmth and complexity. It’s a wonderfully fulfilling blend to assemble, and you’ll discover it uses nearly every part of a tree, including the bark, seeds, flowers, and fruit! Ginger Snap This refreshing delight is one of our very favorite noel nips. Everybody loves the peppery, floral zing of ginger, and this little number reminds you that the answer to the question “what’s the bartender’s favorite vodka” is not “gin”. It’s tea! Ginger Snap 1.5 oz Bath Time green tea from Leaves of Leisure 1 oz Seedlip Garden 108 distilled non-alcoholic spirits 1 oz ginger simple syrup (1 c water, 1 c sugar, 2 Tbsp fresh ginger. Boil to dissolve sugar and let sit 10 minutes to infuse. Strain.) Seltzer water Cocktail cherries Stir Bath Time green tea, Seedlip Garden 108, and ginger simple syrup with ice, and strain into a flute, and garnish with a cocktail cherry dropped in the glass. Let Leaves of Leisure Toast Your Health This Holiday Season! You can create one of our easy mocktail recipes this year with a selection of our premium teas, or you can enjoy them on their own with a candlelight bath as the snow gently falls past your window this year. Visit our website to learn more about Leaves of Leisure’s range of herbal and green teas to keep you grounded, present, and full of bliss and gratitude this holiday season!
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Ladies of Leisure | Chelsea Mooney Founder of Terrae Collective
Our column Ladies of Leisure is an interview series with interesting and inspiring women, where we talk about their morning routines, advice they have for other female entrepreneurs and their favorite way to spend leisure time. This Interview is with Chelsea Mooney, the Founder of Terrae Collective.
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