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LIFESTYLE LETTER
FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER
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Hello friends,
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AS A LOVER OF ART AND MUSIC, NOT BEING ABLE TO GO TO A MUSEUM,
Molly Collins | molly.collins@lifestylepubs.com
THE THEATER OR CONCERT HAS BEEN DIFFICULT DURING THESE CHALLENGING MONTHS. Even all my favorite art festivals were canceled this year. I always love to support locals artists and have missed seeing my favorites. It has been so wonderful though, to see how so many artists and performers have used technology to stay connected to their audience and reinvent themselves during the last 11 months. My young adult daughter and I have quenched our thirst for the arts with virtual concerts so we can hear live music. We've satisfied our longing for travel with virtual tours (and any movie with a French theme just to get our Paris fix). And have even enjoyed virtual theater performances featuring the son of a longtime friend across the country, which in non-pandemic times, I
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wouldn’t have seen at all. I’m sure many of you have done the same. And like me, I’m sure you long for the day when we can head down to the Fox or small theater for a show, or to the High Museum or a boutique gallery and walk around maskless. I am hopeful it will be soon. In the meantime, enjoy the stories about artists and their projects in this issue.
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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021
FEATURES 10 How To Valentine in 2021 On your own or In your Pandemic Pod, these gifts deliver the love.
24 Believe in the skin you're in LifeHope finds a treatment to elevate you to the best you.
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28 Martial Arts Through a Holistic Approach The Crabapple Martial Arts Academy brings mind and body into focus.
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VALENTINE IN 2021 ON YOUR OWN OR IN YOUR PANDEMIC POD, THESE GIFTS DELIVER THE LOVE
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Alpharetta's Stephanie Synclair believes in tea for two for you
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FROM TEA, WITH LOVE (CONTINUED)
Growing up in the south in a suburb outside of Birmingham, Alabama, Stephanie loved the feeling of being just outside the limits of the city, but in a quiet, family-oriented area. When She was looking for a place to move to with her son, she felt the alluring pull of Alpharetta and envisioned raising her son in a similar place to her hometown. The great school system was top of her list and when they visited, she just knew it was home. Stephanie loves that downtown Alpharetta reminds her of a hallmark movie town -she loves visiting the boutiques and the custom perfumery. Before Covid, Stephanie would spend time at the Alpharetta Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and, during the summer, looks forward to enjoying all the concerts and movies in parks around the community. See her wares at larue1680.com.
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For Women, By Women
TOP AT THE LACE (LADIES ACHIEVING CONTINUOUS EXCELLENCE) AWARDS ARTICLE JANE HARRISON PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
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" W e h ave enjoyed seeing all of t he ch anges t o t he A lph aret t a area. A valon and t he Downt own A lph aret t a revit alization h ave made t his community even more vibrant and exciting , and we love entert aining clients here." CUSTOMER
FOCUSED
STRATEGIES
their commitment to the mission of GWBC: To
MANAGING PARTNERS PAM LOPEZ AND
advance, promote and advocate for women
SUZANNE BEISNER ARE AS PASSIONATE
business owners through education, mento-
ABOUT SUPPORTING SUPPLIER DIVER-
ring, certification, and corporate partnering.”
SITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES
Lopez and Beisner founded CFS in 1999 with
AS THEY ARE ABOUT THEIR CLIENTS’
the goal of creating a unique type of consulting
SUCCESS. The long-time business part-
model to address some of the gaps they had
ners and Alpharetta residents took home
observed in traditional models while working
first-place in the LACE (Ladies Achieving
in corporate America.
Continuous Excellence) Awards in their reve-
“We wanted to be a true partner to our cus-
nue category. Created and sponsored by the
tomers – an extension of their teams – and
Greater Women’s Business Council (GWBC),
bridge the gap between strategy and execu-
the LACE Awards recognize GWBC corpo-
tion. We wanted to live the implementation
rate members and certified women-owned
with our customers,” says Beisner. That
businesses (WBEs) for their commitment and
strategy has proven successful for the past
contributions toward the success of wom-
21 years. Lopez and Beisner have each lived
en-owned businesses.
in Alpharetta since the early 1990s. “We are
CFS was honored with the “Trailblazer of
proud to call Alpharetta home to our company
the Year” Award in the $1 million to $5 million
and have had the privilege of raising our fam-
annual sales category. The Trailblazer Award
ilies here,” explains Lopez. “We have enjoyed
recognizes women-owned businesses that
seeing all of the changes to the Alpharetta
exemplify leadership, creativity, and innovation.
area. Avalon and the Downtown Alpharetta
“With so many incredible WBEs vying for this
revitalization have made this community
honor, CFS is humbled to receive this year’s
even more vibrant and exciting, and we love
LACE Trailblazer Award,” says Lopez. CFS was
entertaining clients here ” adds Beisner. The
also a recipient of this award in 2017. Over 200
Alpharetta,
business leaders gathered at the virtual black-
Consulting firm specializes in designing a
tie masquerade gala to honor and celebrate the
strategy for Product Management, Sales
nominees and winners of the LACE Awards.
Channels, Marketing, Customer Care, and
“The LACE Awards is an important celebration
Training. “Clients look to CFS to shape and
for our entire membership,” says Roz Lewis,
evolve strategy across business disciplines.
President, and CEO of GWBC.
With each of them, we live our motto: ‘we
“It’s here we recognize our outstanding partners and women business enterprises for
Georgia
based
Management
don’t just show you the way, we take the journey with you,’” added Lopez. CityLifestyle.com/Alpharetta
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believe in the skin you're you’re in LIFEHOPE FINDS A TREATMENT TO ELEVATE YOU TO THE BEST YOU ARTICLE SUE G. COLLINS | PHOTOGRAPHY CATRINA MAXWELL
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FACE AND BODY AS THERE ARE TODAY.
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At LifeHope the health professionals are not focused
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A comprehensive consultation is essential. What works
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for one may not always work for another. Our needs are
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HOMETOWN HERO The Crabapple Martial Arts Academy
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Understanding Martial Arts Through a Holistic Approach THE CRABAPPLE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE STAFF AT CRABAPPLE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAMMING AND BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING. It’s all about self-discipline, leadership and confidence. Here’s our interview with them. AL: WHAT ARE A FEW MISCONCEPTIONS PEOPLE MIGHT HAVE ABOUT GETTING STARTED WITH A MARTIAL ARTS PROGRAM? CRABAPPLE MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY: There are multiple misconceptions people have about martial arts training or getting started in martial arts. First, many people think that martial arts are just for kids. Our martial arts program is a family pursuit where the entire family can learn and grow together while also getting in better physical shape. Also, all martial arts academies are not the same. Our martial arts program is a one of a kind program that takes a holistic approach with each student to teach fundamental skills such as self-discipline, leadership, self-control, self-confidence, self-defense, and physical fitness. There
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Finally, most people think that martial arts are just about blocking, kicking, grappling, and punching, when the true martial artist student is studying for self-improvement in nearly every aspect of their life. 28
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These martial skills are merely a catalyst for change within the student. Through learning martial skills and working on personal improvement, a student is set up to achieve pursuits they had previously never thought they were capable of. AL: THERE ARE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS OF MARTIAL ARTS. HOW DO YOU ADDRESS EACH DURING A WORKOUT? CRABAPPLE: Each class begins with bowing into class. This is a key process, not only because it is the groundwork to
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stretching, and light cardiovascular work. Once the student is warmed up sufficiently, the class begins working on various martial skills based on the skill level of the class. Throughout the class time, each student is pushed to expect their best effort and always give 110% of their abilities. This causes each
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“Through learning martial skills and working on personal improvement, a student is set up to achieve pursuits they had previously never thought they were capable of.”
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GIVING BACK NORTH FULTON COMMUNITY CHARITIES ANNOUNCES PUBLIC PHASE OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
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GIVING AND GROWING NORTH FULTON COMMUNITY CHARITIES (NFCC) ANNOUNCED ITS GROWING WITH PURPOSE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO FUND MUCH-NEEDED RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FACILITIES THAT HOUSE ITS FOOD PANTRY AND THE NFCC THRIFT SHOP, AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY 18,000 SQ. FT. SERVICE AND EDUCATION CENTER LOCATED ACROSS THE ROAD FROM ITS CURRENT FACILITY. These capital improvements will increase NFCC’s capacity to deliver specialized support, programs, and services to help families meet their basic needs, achieve self-sufficiency, and strengthen the North Fulton community. To date, NFCC has raised more than $5.8 million
after Labor Day. Construction of the new two-story, 18,000 sq. ft.
(95%) of its $6.2 million capital campaign goal.
Service & Education Center began in June and is expected to be
Founded in 1983, North Fulton Community
completed early this year. The Barbara Duffy Center, named in
Charities (NFCC) serves as a human service
honor of NFCC’s first Executive Director who retired in 2019 after
agency dedicated to building self-sufficiency and
nearly 30 years of service, will serve as the point-of-entry for indi-
preventing homelessness and hunger for residents
viduals and families and provide the space needed to expand and
in North Fulton in the cities of Alpharetta, Johns
improve integration of Emergency Assistance/Case Management
Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell. NFCC
with Workforce Development and Education programs.
assists families with basic essentials such as food,
Lead donors to the campaign include Alpharetta Presbyterian
rent and utilities and clothing for short- term emer-
Church, City of Roswell, Eagles Nest Church, The Fraser-Parker
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Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, North Point Community
NFCC serves close 10,000 individuals and 4,000
Church, Roswell Presbyterian Church, Roswell United Methodist
families each year at their facilities in Roswell.
Church, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, The Truist
NFCC took advantage of facility closures during the pandemic to renovate the food pantry and Thrift
Foundation, The Tull Charitable Foundation, The Vasser Woolley Foundation and two anonymous friends of the charity.
Shop. The expanded food pantry and lobby reopened to clients in early August. The Thrift Shop reopened
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