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BIRMINGHAM WOMEN HAVE BEEN BLAZING TRAILS SINCE THE 1820S

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MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

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Stay positive, Birmingham. THIS IS CERTAINLY NOT THE SPRING WE ALL HAD ENVISIONED; HOWEVER,

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I HAVE CONFIDENCE WE WILL GET THROUGH IT. I am reminded of a photo

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I once saw of the UK shortly after the German Blitzkrieg bombings of World War

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II. The photo depicted a young woman standing on a pile of rubble, drinking a cup of tea; that kind of resolve is what we need now.

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In fact, our May issue is about strong women and what we can learn from them. My sincere hope is that this month's publication can help us cope by giving us a few seconds of relief from the current news cycle. As a community, when we come out the other side from this, and we will come out from this, we need to support our local businesses. I have always believed in trying to buy local products, but we need to now, more than ever, support our local restaurants and businesses once they are open again for business! For those battling or have loved ones with the virus, stay strong and remain positive; you're going to make it! Cheers,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020 FEATURES 18 Blazing Trails Birmingham women have been making history since the 1820s.

22 Super Moms These five Birmingham business owners share mom hacks, insight and more.

28 Return to the Table Birmingham mom and author shares an easy, kid-approved recipe to encourage having sitown family dinners.

30 Bettering Lives through Yoga and Mindfulness Ashley Goldberg of Born Yoga continues bettering the lives

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of children/families during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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26 DIY 28 Culinary Creations 30 Inspired By

GOOD TIMES

Exhibit held for a small business making a big difference Willow and Fernn Boutique hosted a sensitive and compelling exhibit for a March fundraiser. In a time when there are many legitimate distractions, people opened their hearts and came together to support Art&Soul Dreams, whose mission is dedicated to the children in Michigan’s foster care system in need of immediate and permanent adoption. For more information about Art&Soul, visit artandsouldreams.org.

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Downtown Birmingham celebrates opening of Bakehouse 46 Located on 136 N Old Woodward Ave, Bakehouse 46 (formerly Cupcake Station) celebrated its Grand Opening in February. Cupcake Station and Blake Farms teamed up to offer Birmingham residents and visitors cupcakes, donuts, cider and other treats; there are even vegan and gluten-free selections, too. For more information, visit bakehouse46.com. Photos courtesy of Bakehouse 46.

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WILLOW AND FERNN BOUTIQUE CELEBRATED ITS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY Celebrating its one-year anniversary on March 16, Willow and Fernn (a boutique in Downtown Birmingham that offers unique clothing, jewelry and gifts; local artists' work; and a wellness bar, featuring essential oils, bath salts and clean beauty options along with so much more) debuted Fernn's Closet, a selection of styles for teens and young adults. Every Thursday is "Ladies Night Out"

COMMUNITY YOGA STUDIO OFFERED FREE CLASSES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA

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ers could see who was taking class and could virtually say hi, call out everyone's name, provide verbal adjustments from afar and create a sense of togetherness, despite practicing through screens. "You could feel the togetherness even by just reading the comments from classes," co-founder of Community Yoga Studio Missy Rush said. The studio opened in January after being crowd sourced from the amazing community. "We raised $100,000 in less than two weeks and opened our doors in less than a month from signing our lease," Rush explained. "The reason for calling the studio Community Yoga Studio was because we wanted to keep our community together when Center for Yoga (old studio) closed. More than ever, staying connected with your community is so import-

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All specializing in working with parents and parents-to-be, Honey offers private and couples therapy, group support, childbirth education, sleep and feeding consultation, consulting for working parents and corporate on-site and virtual programming for employees. Honey has become known for its wide range of support groups offered during the days, evenings and weekends by Honey-trained leaders and therapists. Groups range from the HoneyMamas 0-3 Month Group to the Tension of Motherhood, Anxiety Support Group for Parents, Fertility Support Group, Miscarriage and Loss Group, Mothers without Mothers, Parents of Tots and so many more. Honey also holds a weekly Entrepreneur Class for moms in business. A haven and

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DETROIT MOM’S INFERTILITY AND LOSS SUPPORT GROUP + WHAT IT IS: Peer-led support group that offers women a safe space to share + WHERE IT’S LOCATED: Metro Detroit + WEBSITE: detroitmom.com/infertility-loss-support-group Trying to navigate life after miscarriage, stillbirth, loss of an infant or when struggling with infertility can feel terribly lonely and extremely difficult. The Detroit Mom Infertility and Loss Support Group wants to be there to support you. They meet at least once a month to offer you a safe space to share your infertility and loss experiences. The hosts are women like you who’ve had those same struggles and are hoping to offer you support throughout your journey. The goals of the support group are to connect you with a community of others going through similar situations, create a warm environment for you to share your feelings, to help you feel less alone and more understood. Additionally, they occasionally host “expert talks” from local medical

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B l a z i n g Tra i l s

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BIRMINGHAM WOMEN HAVE BEEN MAKING HISTORY SINCE THE 1820S, AND YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ALL ABOUT IT.

IT IS WELL-DOCUMENTED BY THE BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM THAT ON THE NIGHT OF APRIL 4, 1825, JOHN UTTER AND HIS SON RETURNED HOME FOR THE DAY TO A DARK CABIN. They stumbled upon the bodies of John’s wife, Polly, and their teenage daughter, Cynthia Ann, outdoors. Assuming the murderer was Imri (also Emri) Fish, a man who boarded with John but had shown signs of mental instability or confusion for a couple days, John ran to Imri’s brother, Elijah Fish, for help. Elijah, fearing for his family, hurried back to his cabin and encountered Imri there outdoors, who threatened him with an ax. Imri was disarmed and bound and taken to the existing jail, which was a log building in Pontiac. Imri admitted to the crimes and was found guilty in the first murder trial in the history of Oakland County. Although it is not clear where exactly John and Polly’s youngest daughter Mary Ann was found or when, she is known to have survived the incident. However, it is traditionally told that Mary Ann Utter was pushed/hidden under the bed by her mother Polly to protect her although there is no verification to prove that. After the murder, the settler families came together to mourn the tragedy. Ziba Swan, a nearby settler, donated one quarter of his land to become a cemetery, which was the foundation of the modern-day Greenwood Cemetery. Twice a year, Friends of the Birmingham Museum (also known as the Birmingham Historical Society) hosts guided tours of the historic cemetery that contains the remains of some of Oakland County’s earliest pioneers and most prominent citizens. Another way Birmingham's cultural heritage is shared with the public is at the Birmingham Museum. Although both the tours and museum do, of course, include historical Birmingham men, until early 2021, the museum will be

Martha Baldwin Baldwin

organized

the

first

meet-

ing of the Ladies’ Library Society of Birmingham in which 48 books were purchased and thus the library began; she was also the first woman in Birmingham to hold public office among countless other positive contributions she made to both Birmingham and Oakland County. Baldwin is now in the Michigan Women Forward’s Hall of Fame.

“ THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER CHALLENGE S HERE THAT HAVE BROUGHT EVERYONE TOGE THER IN SHARED GRIEF AND LOSS, BUT E ACH TIME , OUR CITIZENS HAVE STEPPED UP.” Linda Buchanan takes turns researching and guiding with George Getschman at Greenwood Cemetery.

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featuring a “Beyond Suffrage: A Look at Empowering Birmingham’s

community, members of a women’s club that rivaled Birmingham’s

Women” exhibit, which will honor the centennial of the passage of

famous “Eccentrics” in the 1800s, women who served Birmingham in

the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, by sharing new

the military and at home during World Wars I and II and much more.

research on women who– beginning in the 1820s– took charge of

In addition to this year-long exhibit, the Birmingham Museum has

their lives and their circumstances to make a better Birmingham and

also been highlighting the stories of some of Birmingham’s empow-

a better world.

ered women, including Ruth Shain, an incredibly hard working

Exhibit visitors can find out about the famous doll that helped

woman who envisioned a better community, as well as the Ladies’

advance the cause of suffrage, the secret society dedicated to

Library Association, at its free, once-a-month “Wonder Women of

temperance that gave rise to Birmingham’s public library, the trio

Birmingham” lectures that take place at the Baldwin Library. The

of sisters who helped build early Birmingham, a bold local young

lecture on the Fergusons, the daring young women who took to the

woman who took to the air before World War I and began a fam-

sky, and the three Prindle sisters, brides to the unknown frontier

ily legacy of women pilots spanning three generations, the woman

after the War of 1812, were rescheduled due to COVID-19; however,

who overcame depression by helping organize and improve the

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upcoming “Wonder Women of Birmingham” lectures in the future. "We

the

museum

know

that

Birmingham has been through very frightening and difficult times in the past 200 years, such as the devastating murders of the Utter women demonstrate,” Birmingham Museum Director Leslie Pielack said in March. “There have been other challenges here that have brought everyone together in shared grief and loss, but each time, our citizens have stepped up. We, again, are facing a public health crisis of an even more monumental proportion but believe wholeheartedly that the community will once again come together in spirit and meet the challenge." For more information on the “Beyond Suffrage: A Look at Empowering Birmingham’s Women” exhibit or any others at the Birmingham Museum, call (248)-530-1928 or send an email to museum@bhamgov.org. The museum is typically open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. and from 1 to 8 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for students and seniors and children five and under are free.

Ruth Shain Although

not

buried

Greenwood

Cemetery, Shain was the founder of The Community House and also the Birmingham chapter of the American Association of University Women. She was active in the League of Women Voters and made numerous other civic contributions, such as being largely responsible for the existence of Shain Park and Downtown Birmingham’s municipal center.

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SU PER THESE FIVE BIRMINGHAM BUSINESS OWNERS SHARE MOM HACKS, INSIGHT AND WHAT THEY REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY THIS YEAR.

ERINN MOSS OWNER/OPERATING PARTNER OF DRYBAR BIRMINGHAM AND DRYBAR ANN ARBOR AT ARBOR HILLS

MOM OF FOUR UNDER FOUR WHAT “WORKING MOM HACK” SAVES YOU TIME AND TIME AGAIN? My 35-minute commute to work. It is the only time of day that I am alone, and no one needs anything from me. Between podcasts, Starbucks and talk-to-text, I can accomplish more in that time than the whole rest of the day! WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE TO SOON-TO-BE BUSINESS OWNERS AND MOMS? I have four kids who are four and under and have been in business for only two years. I have been simultaneously raising babies and businesses. If I tried to be everything to everyone, I would fail at something every single day. Learn to delegate and not just at work. Share responsibility at home. I truly have a village and my family couldn’t function without them. WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY THIS YEAR? I want my kids to spend the weekend with my motherin-law, so my husband and I can go to Vegas...

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MONICA JACKSON OWNER OF BIRMINGHAM’S JACKSON STAGING & DESIGN, LLC

MOM OF FOUR TEENS WHAT “WORKING MOM HACK” SAVES YOU TIME AND TIME AGAIN? Keep kids involved in what you do! As much as you ask your kids about school and help them with their busy sports or social schedules, they can do the same for you. I ask their advice, and we talk about upcoming projects; it’s like a mini-board meeting. They feel heard and valued. We talk about the week ahead, usually on Sunday evenings. Food and dinner planning is key. I have each child pick a night where they make dinner. This gives them GREAT creativity and helps me greatly as well! They HAVE to know we are a team! We are in this together, and what I do for my company, I do for them. When I make a sale, I celebrate with them and give them a “bonus” from what I earned. I am a firm believer that it does, indeed, take a village. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE TO SOON-TO-BE BUSINESS OWNERS AND MOMS? I was born in Romania when it was a communist country. We were constantly told what we could do, what we could say and they tried to tell us what we could think, but I was born into a family of fiercely strong women. One of the greatest gifts you can leave the society is to pass on your strength, your resolve, your tenacity and your endurance onto your children. It will be difficult for a while until there is a routine, but will it be worth it? Absolutely! WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY THIS YEAR? I want a day with my children outside in the beautiful sunshine, planting spring flowers. I want the sound of neighbors outside, I want to hear birds chirping and I want to hear laughter in the distant background. All of these things are my favorite memories, and that is my wish for Mother’s Day.

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CARRIE SOFIKITIS OWNER OF BIRMINGHAM’S FAB’RIK

MOM OF THREE WHAT “WORKING MOM HACK” SAVES YOU TIME AND TIME AGAIN? Being prepared and always having a back up plan! The more I can do the night before (prep lunches and plan dinner, pack bags, write down my to-do list for the next day, etc.), the better. I am blessed with great family and friends that are always there to help when things don’t go as planned. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE TO SOON-TO-BE BUSINESS OWNERS AND MOMS? First of all, being a mom is the best! It’s rewarding and challenging at the same time. Sometimes as a mom you don’t realize the lessons that your children are teaching you! My sister (and partner at fab’rik) said to me when we decided to open, “A new business is like a new baby! We are first trying to get it to sleep through the night!” Since we have only been open six months, we are still trying to get this baby sleeping. I think it is important for my three children to see me as their mom going after a dream and working hard daily through the struggles of a new business. It’s a great teaching lesson for us as a family. So, to those business owners becoming a mom or a mom becoming a business owner, you’ve got this! WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY THIS YEAR? I REALLY want everyone to be healthy this Mother’s Day, and this COVID-19 shelter-inplace to be over. I want to see everyone, go to dinner and enjoy company in-person! And some flowers, too.

BRIDGET SAGMANI OWNER OF BIRMINGHAM’S LOLA B.

MOM OF T WO GIRLS WHAT “WORKING MOM HACK” SAVES YOU TIME AND TIME AGAIN? I would have to say my mom hack is organization. I believe organization is the key to success. Before I go to bed every night, my entire day is planned for the following day. Showing my two daughters how important it is to stay organized and focused keeps me motivated and on track. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE TO SOON-TO-BE BUSINESS OWNERS AND MOMS? Running a business is much like running a house. It’s a 24-hour job with no days off. It requires lots of love and nurture. Having my girls watch me run my business, chair their school events, sit on their school council and run my house is my day-to-day motivation. Knowing I always have an audience of two watching me at all times makes it easier to keep going, even when some days are more challenging than others. At the end of the day, it’s all for them, and they are my greatest accomplishment! WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY THIS YEAR? What I really want for Mother’s Day this year is for Covid-19 to go away and to spend it with my husband and daughters. 24

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CARRIE MARTIN FOUNDER/OWNER OF BIRMINGHAM’S PETITE CABANE SHOP

MOM OF FOUR WHAT “WORKING MOM HACK” SAVES YOU TIME AND TIME AGAIN? Planning. I am more of a fly-bythe-seat-of-my-pants person by nature, but that doesnt work now. I have to make sure and plan everything ahead of time. And get enough sleep! WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU SHARE TO SOONTO-BE BUSINESS OWNERS AND MOMS? To learn to let go and not be too hard on yourself. At the end of the day, you might not get everything on your list done, but just try and focus on all the things you did do! WHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT FOR MOTHER’S DAY THIS YEAR? Warm weather and a family walk to the Farmer’s Market for some fresh flowers. And I’d love a new piece of artwork for the house!

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IT MAY BE THAT YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH SPACE TO WORK WITH; MAYBE YOU ARE ALWAYS ON-THE-MOVE; OR, MAYBE YOU JUST SIMPLY WANT SOME GREENERY TO ADD A LITTLE BIT OF COLOR TO YOUR SPACE. It doesn’t matter what your reason may be. Container gardening—the practice of growing plants exclusively in containers rather than in the ground—is a great way to pack some punch into a small (or portable!) space.

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Re turn to the Table

BIRMINGHAM MOM AND AUTHOR SHARES AN EASY, KID-APPROVED RECIPE TO ENCOURAGE HAVING SITDOWN FAMILY DINNERS. TAKING THE TIME TO SIT DOWN, EAT SLOWLY AND SHARE GOOD FOOD TOGETHER IS ONE OF THE MOST POWERFUL THINGS THAT YOU CAN DO EVERY DAY TO CREATE MORE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH YOUR CHILDREN. Having this daily routine can also improve your health, reduce stress and strengthen your marriage. Children who

ARTICLE CATERINA DE FALCO | PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CATERINA DE FALCO

enjoy regular family dinners are smarter, have more self-confidence and so many other benefits. The family dinner tradition today is easily lost to hectic schedules, more reliance on convenience foods and the increased use of personal devices. Easy and regular family dinners may seem impossible. However, the good news is that it does not have to stay this way. It is easy to start enjoying more meaningful mealtimes by getting everyone involved, creating a family menu, turning off the TV and personal devices, as well as having some great conversation starters ready. Storytelling is a great way to get everyone engaged and eat in courses rather than one-plate meals. Families tell me that this is a “game changer.” It can be as simple as first serving a soup or homemade caesar salad and then a main dish, such as pesto pasta and finally a dessert, such as fresh berries and cream, clementines or a piece of dark chocolate. Eventually dinner time will become a time of day that is looked forward to by everyone and a coveted time to connect; this is where the magic happens. Good food does not have to be complicated. Pistachio Pesto is easy, kid-approved and can be prepared in minutes. Not only is pesto delicious and nutrient-dense, when we make our food, we put our love in it, and this nourishes our children’s bodies, minds and spirits. 28

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PIS TACHIO PE S T O Prep Time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS + 1 Cup Fresh Pistachios, Shelled

DIRECTIONS Place oil, garlic and pistachios in a food processor and blend. Add

+ 1 Cup Fresh Basil

herbs and blend until the mixture is pureed. Add salt, pepper, cheese

+ 2/3 Cup Mint

and zest; blend again to mix. Cooking should be fun and an adventure,

+ ¼ Cup Fresh Italian Parsley

so don’t worry if you don’t have basil or lemon zest; play with recipes to

+ 3 Cloves Fresh Garlic

create different variations.

+ 2/3 Cup Olive Oil + 1/4-1/2 Cup Fresh Grated Parmesan

You can either... + Mix with pasta by putting the pesto on the bottom of a serving dish,

+ Lemon Zest

layering the pasta on top, topping with extra fresh basil and shaved parme-

+ Celtic or Sea Salt

san for presentation and then tossing together the pasta and pesto to serve.

+ Fresh Ground Pepper

+ Put a dollop on tomato, carrot or vegetable soup. + Replace carry-out pizza and make bruschetta on toasted bread. Top with cheese and/or chicken. + Serve as a side with tomato mozzarella salad or as a veggie dip. + Use as a sandwich spread or mix into salad dressing. To get “5 Easy Steps to Make Dinner Time Easier and More Meaningful” and to be notified when De Falco’s book, Return to The Table, is coming out, visit ReturnToTheTable.com. She’s on Instagram @caterina.defalco and Facebook, Caterina De Falco Return to The Table, where she shares daily inspiration. She hopes to see you at The Table!

+ T ip: Pesto can be frozen in small containers/ice cube trays for an easy, last-minute dinner!

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bettering lives through yoga and mindfulness ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BORN YOGA

ASHLEY GOLDBERG OF BORN YOGA CONTINUES BETTERING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN/FAMILIES THROUGH YOGA AND MINDFULNESS DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK.

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Ashley Goldberg, Founder and CEO of Born Yoga

“I PROMISE TO STAY CONNECTED”

going to be cancelled for the next few days

WAS THE NEWSLETTER TITLE THAT

due to COVID-19. Less than 24 hours later,

BORN YOGA’S STUDENTS RECEIVED ON

Goldberg decided that she needed to close

MARCH 13, THE DAY THAT HUNDREDS

down her yoga studio, a place solely dedi-

OF SCHOOLS CLOSED NATIONWIDE,

cated to children and families, as keeping

MILLIONS

FROM

it open was not in “the best interest of the

HOME AND THE TOLL OF COVID-19

BEGAN

WORKING

community and her staff,” especially with the

REALLY BEGAN TO ESCALATE IN THE

high number of pregnant moms and babies

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The newsletter

who attend classes.

explained that there were going to be two, free

“It wasn’t easy for a number of reasons,”

family classes offered that weekend via Zoom.

Goldberg explained. “I struggled with the

“From the second I hit send, my inbox was

idea of taking this beautiful, comforting and

flooded,” founder and CEO of Born Yoga in

safe space away from my students, know-

Birmingham Ashley Goldberg said. “I think

ing that many of them consider it a second

I received nearly 250 emails back within a

home, just as I do.”

10-hour span from parents, thanking me for

Goldberg had always wanted to offer vid-

taking the initiative and making such a smart

eos and classes online but said she had been

decision. The emails were full of gratitude,

too scared to do it. However, when her sister

understanding and encouragement.”

reminded her of Zoom, an American remote

On March 12, Goldberg was teaching

conferencing service that combines video

yoga at Detroit Country Day School - Lower

conferencing, online meetings, chat and

School for an after-school enrichment pro-

mobile collaboration, she knew she had no

gram when she learned that school was

choice but get over her fear and learn quickly.

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“I actually love teaching virtual classes,” Goldberg said back in

“I am grateful beyond words by those who have shown their love

March. “Not as much as much as I love being with my students, but I

and appreciation through a donation as well as an email or social

have found that not only am I having a great time with this, I continue

media comment,” Goldberg said. “In true Born Yoga style, we can’t

to be creative and stay in contact with so many of the families who

possibly take money without giving some back. We are taking a

attend Born Yoga in addition to families all over the world!”

portion of our donations and donated them to Gleaners Community

The first couple of classes had between 125-140 families tune in,

Food Bank.”

and the numbers continuously stayed strong. In addition to family

When Goldberg was seven years old, she was diagnosed with

yoga, Zoom class offerings included some of Born Yoga’s specialty

osteogenic sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, which forever

classes, including “Yoga with Your Doll,” “Superhero Yoga,” “Family

changed her perspective on life. With this diagnosis, she turned a

Yoga in Your Jammies,” “Princess and Dragons Yoga” and more.

negative into a positive, learning to live a more mindful, peaceful and

“I am proud to say I was one of the first studios as well as children’s

meaningful life.

activity spaces to start live classes,” Goldberg said. “I feel honored

Goldberg experienced her first yoga class in 2009 and has been

to have been welcomed into the homes of so many families from

practicing ever since, realizing in 2010 she would like to share her

across the world and am trying my best to shine a light on a very

love for yoga with children. In 2015, she opened Born Yoga. Her

sad situation.”

classes and summer camps are filled with fun yoga adventures,

Although the virtual classes were offered for free so that every family had access to such an incredible opportunity during this new normal, Goldberg did receive requests from families who wanted to donate for her commitment and time. 32

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creative art projects, exciting music, fundamental social skills and mindfulness practices. “There is something very special about the physical space of the studio,” Goldberg said. “It is almost magical. You can feel it from the

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Itâ€™s time to think

moment you step in the door. I have felt that feeling every day since September 13, 2015. Children and families never want to leave.â€? Goldberg said that when life returns back to normal, she will continue to film classes and looks forward to growing the Born Yoga YouTube page and adding classes that way. To check it out, visit youtube.com/c/ BornYogaBirmingham.

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