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LIFESTYLE LETTER

MAY 2020 PUBLISHER

Caitlin Agnew | caitlin.agnew@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Lisa Schreiner | lisa.schreiner@lifestylepubs.com

The Women’s Issue UNEXPECTED EVENTS HAVE AFFECTED ALL OF US AS I WRITE THIS

AD DESIGNER

Miranda Williams LAYOUT DESIGNER

Dana Rudolph

LETTER. While this undoubtedly is a challenging time for all, I believe the silver

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

lining is already beginning to show. Businesses have become more innovative

Lisa Schreiner, Susan George, Karla Tafra

with offering products and services in alternative ways, people are slowing down and reflecting, and a shared sense of “we’re in this together” is all around. For Bellevue Lifestyle, the silver lining is we expedited the launch of our new website

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Life N Light

CityLifestyle.com/Bellevue. Please check it out when you get the chance! While some stories planned for this issue were canceled due to our world’s circumstance, we still managed to highlight some of the amazing women in our community. One of my favorites, the Mavens of Media feature, focuses on women in media representing different mediums – which is so timely with media being what we are all glued to as events unfold. Check out page 16 for an inspiring interview with Jennifer Fischer, executive director of non-profit Bellevue Lifespring. I’ve been told multiple times how dedicated Jennifer is to Bellevue and how much she has done for our community. It’s an honor

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And very last minute (due to deadlines), we were able to highlight some local

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INSIDE THE ISSUE MAY 2020

FEATURES 16 Inspired by: Jennifer Fischer Director of Bellevue LifeSpring Gives Kids in Poverty A Fighting Chance

22 Mavens of Media Four Local Trailblazers Delivering Media to Our Community

26 In this Together Banding Together Through Thick and Thin

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32 Immunity-Boosting Power Recipes Protect Your Body From the Inside Out

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Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Limelight

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26 Giving Back 32 Healthy Lifestyle 36 DIY 40 Our Contributors

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Inspired by: Jennifer Fischer ARTICLE SUSAN GEORGE

DIRECTOR OF BELLEVUE LIFESPRING GIVES KIDS IN POVERTY A FIGHTING CHANCE

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currently living in poverty the chance to get out of it in the future.

FISCHER, IT’S THAT SHE IS DEDICATED

In the short time I spent chatting with

TO THE CITY OF BELLEVUE. Coming from

Fischer, it became obvious that she has a

the Bellevue Downtown Association, to the

unique ability to make people feel valued

last seven years as the Executive Director

and seen; from her employees to the families

of Bellevue LifeSpring, Fischer has made

she serves every day.

an immeasurable impact on the people of

“Our biggest challenge is awareness,”

Bellevue and gives children and families

says Fischer. “Out of the 2,500 children that

we serve, 324 are experiencing homelessness. Our goal is to get every student graduated from high school. That’s the first way to break the cycle of poverty. For every student that doesn’t graduate high school, the cost to the tax payer is about a million dollars over the life of that individual. We strive to close that gap and get 15 additional students to graduate every year.” It’s not often we think of poverty as an issue in a city as affluent as Bellevue, but Bellevue LifeSpring has been a staple for those in need for roughly 100 years. They meet the basic needs of children which include getting them fed and keeping a roof over their heads, to offering an emergency rent assistance program to keep families in their homes. During Jennifer Fischer’s time at the Bellevue Downtown Association, she was one of the founding members of the Downtown Circle, a group that worked closely with Bellevue LifeSpring offering passes to the annual ice rink, and the holiday adopt-a-family program. So when the executive director position became available, Fischer was asked to apply and was more than happy to accept the position. “It’s not a child’s choice to be low income or to experience homelessness,” Fischer explains. “We need to prevent the homelessness from the beginning because it’s much easier to keep families in their homes than it is to pull them up.” This was the first year that Bellevue LifeSpring didn’t have to turn any families away that requested rent assistance. Because of foundations that have stepped in, and generous members of the independent and corporate community, Bellevue LifeSpring is able to do the work they do. A Bellevue native and a proud Washington State University alumni, Fischer’s entire career encompasses pouring into the community she loves. “This is my home,” says Fischer. Her passion to help kids less fortunate and her ability to lead people into purposeful action allows her to thrive not only as a director, but as a pillar in our community. A huge portion of funding for the organization comes from two annual events - + Uncork the Night where guests taste wines from around the world and bid on auction items. + Step Up to the Plate Benefit Luncheon which unfortunately had to be canceled this year due to the coronavirus. Now more than ever, Bellevue LifeSpring has been incredibly busy meeting the needs of those less fortunate in our area. For ways of help, visit bellevuelifespring.org or call 425-451-1175 to immediately support their efforts. CityLifestyle.com/BellevueWA

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WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY? Supporting the craft beverage community I love so much is the best part for me. The ability to share their stories no matter what resources they have (or don’t have) makes me feel like I’m making a difference for them and the beverage industry. Small businesses are especially close to my heart, but I’m equally excited when I get to help out the companies who started it all and helped pave the way for their beverage category or region. HOW DO YOU THINK WOMEN ARE REPRESENTED IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY? I feel lucky to work in the print industry where women have a stronger representation than in other worlds. We find writers based on their qualifications — their love of wine or passion for cider or history in the beer community — we get to work with the best of the best, regardless of gender. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST SHIFTS YOU SEE IN THE INDUSTRY? The ways in which people consume media have shifted completely. When I started out in print publishing almost 20 years ago, we made magazines and that was the whole scope of work. It’s a completely different landscape now. Instead of being done when the book is sent to print, we’re running fully-realized websites for both Sip and Cidercraft, plus reaching readers on channels like social media, e-newsletters and at countless events. There are so many different facets and the content needs to be tailored for each channel while still leading with a cohesive message across them all. WHAT ARE YOU MOST INSPIRED BY? Female entrepreneurs who have found success and give the gift of mentorship and real-life experience to others in their within their community.

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SYDNE Y MINTLE FOUNDER, GOSSIP & GLAMOUR

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY? I love people and feel incredibly lucky to have such an amazing roster of clients doing cool things in the world of beauty and fashion. It’s a privilege to be able to share their stories. Things are always changing and evolving, that’s what I like about the nature of my work. HOW DO YOU THINK WOMEN ARE REPRESENTED IN THE MEDIA INDUSTRY? Most of my peers are women, but in general, the world of media is still dominated by men. I think it’s important for men who are in positions of power to use their privilege to give women opportunities to move into leadership roles. There’s also a need for on-going mentorship and regular feedback so that media professionals can continue to perfect their craft and share what they know with next generation talent. WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST SHIFTS YOU SEE IN THE INDUSTRY? The world of media is changing, and I think it’s important for everyone to embrace what’s ahead. As a PR professional, the scope of my work has expanded to include event planning, influencer outreach, digital marketing, and strategic business consulting. The good news is that I’m seeing a lot more collaboration among my peers in media and an overall sense that we’re in this together. Keeping the dialogue going and sharing insight will be the key to success. WHAT ARE YOU MOST INSPIRED BY? I’m most inspired by women in business who share their insight with others, without any expectations or strings attached. I have weekly check-ins with fellow publicists in my network and we’re constantly sharing business insight and strategies. It’s helpful to know that I have a sounding board for ideas and that there’s a community of support behind me. That’s what keeps me going during tough times.

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WE ARE LIVING IN AN UNPRECEDENTED TIME AS WE GRAPPLE WITH A WORLDWIDE PANDEMIC THAT HAS AFFECTED MANY OF OUR FAMILY MEMBERS, NEIGHBORS, COWORKERS, FRIENDS AND COMMUNITY. Life as we know it has been flipped upside-down and the new normal is still being defined. COVID-19 are seven characters we will likely never forget. During this time, nonprofits have risen to the challenge in many ways – providing refuge for children whose parents are unable to work from home, food for those without and medical care during the most challenging of times. We have the opportunity to do something – to support some of these organizations so they can continue to support our community. We asked six local nonprofits to share their mission and what their current needs are.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF BELLEVUE Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue’s mission is to inspire

R A I N I E R A T H L E T E S

& enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and

Rainier Athletes provides 1:1 mentorship and year-long

responsible citizens. BGCB’s 15 Clubhouses provide a safe

activity sponsorship for elementary, middle and high school

and fun place for nearly 13,000 youth to grow and thrive

students who face barriers to accessing these opportunities

each year. During critical out-of-school hours, dedicated

on their own. Bellevue School District’s tight partnership

staff deliver life-enhancing, quality programs focused on

with Rainier Athletes allows over 300 teachers to lean on

academics, health, and leadership. Our dedicated staff is

Rainier Athletes mentors and staff to connect with students

professionally trained and committed to going above and

and their families in ways the district cannot alone.

beyond to be the last line of defense for our community’s

During the COVID-19 crisis RA mentors connect virtually

children and teens during the COVID-19 pandemic. We

every week with their RA mentee to support their social

are doing whatever it takes to keep our doors open for our

and emotional wellbeing as well as ensure students have

community’s first responders, emergency service provid-

what they need to be successful with their virtual learning

ers, and highest-need families, but we need your help.

classes. Mentors report back to RA staff who then connect

Please donate now and help the Club continue to provide

students and their families with resources (RA Community

essential childcare during this unprecedented time to those

Partners) ranging from rent assistance, food support, navi-

in our community who need us most.

gating unemployment, childcare and more.

Please support our continued bridge building work by

WEBSITE: bgcbellevue.org/donate

making a meaningful donation. These funds will support gen-

FACEBOOK: @BGCBellevue

eral operating expenses to sustain our coordinated efforts

INSTAGRAM: @BGCBellevue LINKEDIN: @Boys&GirlsClubsofBellevue

WEBSITE: Rainierathletes.org/donate

TWITTER: @BGC_Bellevue

FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/rainierathletes

OFFICIAL HASHTAG: #BGCBellevue

INSTAGRAM: @rainierathletes

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LIFEWIRE At LifeWire, we help adults, children, and youth who have been impacted by domestic violence to build safer, healthier homes by offering support, resources, and professional services including survivor advocacy, mental health therapy, legal advocacy, shelter, and housing. We also work with youth and young adults to develop healthy foundations early in life, preventing future violence. Many of the survivors we work with during “normal times” are now in crisis, either living in violent homes or struggling to keep themselves and their children fed and sheltered. You can help by reaching out to anyone you know who may be experiencing domestic violence. Your call can be an important lifeline to someone trapped at home with a violent partner. Your financial support at this challenging time makes a big difference to survivors facing additional stresses due to lost income, childcare expenses, and illness. WEBSITE: lifewire.org/donate FACEBOOK: facebook.com/LifeWireOrg

Our Four Pillars synergistically enable us to serve and love in and around our public schools. Making this all work are our amazing volunteers, who join us in the schools, at the Jubilee REACH Center, the Jubilee REACH Thrift Store, and at Community Building Events. Jubilee REACH loves the one who is the lost, the least, the lonely, the left behind; the one who needs love the most but expresses it in the most unloving ways. Love transforms lives, futures, families, our culture, our schools, and our community. Our currency is unconditional love. Our core is building relationships and earning trust, and our call is to “Love Our Neighbor.” As we do this, we have been privileged to witness the radical transformation in the behaviors, academic achievement, and futures of students once they believe they are loved and feel they belong to a caring community through sports, clubs, and activities within their schools. We give thanks to YOU. Your love, support, service, and advocacy inspire and sustain us. WEBSITE: jubileereach.org FACEBOOK: facebook.com/JubileeREACH12

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JUBILEE REACH

OVERLAKE MEDICAL CENTER

Overlakeâ€™s mission is to provide compassionate care to every life we touch. A major regional med-

ical center serving the Eastside community since 1960, Overlake provides comprehensive health services, from prevention and wellness outreach efforts to life-saving emergency and acute care. Overlake is the Eastside hub of well-coordinated, high quality, patient-focused care, with primary, specialty and urgent care clinics, emergency services available around the clock and a broad network of affiliated care providers. We serve over 150,000 people each year. As a front-line first responder to COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, Overlake caregivers have worked tirelessly on behalf of each and every patient. Many people, groups and businesses in our community have asked how they can help. We welcome and greatly appreciate your donations. Please visit overlakehospital.org/support to make a gift. WEBSITE: overlakehospital.org/support

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B E L L E V U E B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N The Bellevue Botanical Garden is a community trea-

The role of the Bellevue Botanical Garden Society is

sure and urban oasis encompassing fifty-three acres

to raise funds to support the Gardenâ€™s physical growth

of cultivated gardens, restored woodlands, and natural

and development, and to provide a broad range of

wetlands in the heart of Bellevue. The living collections

programs and events for children and adults designed

showcase plants that thrive in the Pacific Northwest.

to engage, inspire, and inform. We rely on special

This world-class, award-winning public garden is

events, memberships, donations, and sponsorships to

owned by the City of Bellevue and supported through

support the free and low-cost programs that enrich

an enduring partnership with the Bellevue Botanical

our community. Your support provides critical funds to

Garden Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

ensure that these programs can continue.

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WEBSITE: bellevuebotanical.org FACEBOOK: facebook.com/bellevuebotanic INSTAGRAM: @bellevuebotanical

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HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Immunit y-Boos ting Power Recipes

PROTECT YOUR BODY FROM THE INSIDE OUT

Take control of your life by being mindful of your lifestyle and make the necessary changes. Whether you decide to move for an hour every morning, make more effort in the kitchen, start a meditation practice, or implement better sleeping habits, it all counts towards optimizing your overall health and wellbeing. Food is medicine, that much we know for sure, but it can also be our worst enemy, as we consume overly processed ingredients and various artificial add-ons. Let this time be your teacher of how to properly fuel your body and make it thrive with energy and power. Eliminate famous inflammatory factors such as processed sugars, flours and vegetable oils, chemical fillers, flavors and colors, pre-packaged “ready-to-eat” meals and those containing ingredients you can’t even pronounce. Instead, focus on real, whole foods such as raw colorful vegetables and fruit, fiber-rich ARTICLE KARLA TAFRA

beans and legumes, healthy fat-filled nuts and seeds, powerful spices like turmeric and ginger, and incredible superfoods in the form of medicinal mushrooms, adaptogens, and antioxidant-rich berries, and let food heal and protect you from the inside out. It might be a little bit intimidating and daunting at first, especially if you’re making a big change in your current lifestyle, so here are a few

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PAYING MORE ATTENTION TO OUR EAT-

quick and easy immune-boosting recipes to

ING HABITS AND SELF-CARE ROUTINES

get you started! One of my favorite places

IS ON TOP OF EVERYONE’S MINDS

to shop for fresh and healthy ingredients

NOW MORE THAN EVER. It’s in times

is PCC Markets. PCC has even created

like these when we have to dive deep into

an easy resource for healthy recipe ideas,

ourselves and do what’s best for us, in order

head to https://www.pccmarkets.com/

to boost our immune system and stay safe.

healthy-eating/recipes/ for more info.

GINGE R-C ARRO T S OUP Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS + 1 medium onion

DIRECTIONS Heat up 1 tbsp of olive oil (or avocado/coconut oil) in a pot on

+ 1 garlic clove

medium heat, dice up the onion and garlic and saute for 2-3 min

+ thumb-sized piece of

or until they start releasing juices and softening up. Add the ginger

raw ginger, minced

and turmeric and fry off for a minute before adding the carrots.

+ 1 pound of carrots, cut in cubes

Pour in the vegetable stock and water, add salt and pepper, and

+ 1 cup vegetable stock

cover with a lid. Let it cook for 20 min, gently stirring every 5 min-

+ 2 cups water

utes or so, making sure nothing sticks to the pot. Once the carrots

+ pinch of salt and pepper

have softened up, turn off the heat and transfer the contents into

+ 1 tsp turmeric powder

a blender. Blend on high speed (or soup function if your blender

+ (optional) toppings:

has one) for 2 min, or until smooth. Transfer between two plates

avocado slices, pumpkin or

and serve with sliced avocado, sage, sunflower seeds, or any other

sunflower seeds, sage

kind of topping you like. Enjoy!

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H A Z E L NU T- CHOC OL AT E -M AC A- C A RDA MOM C OOK IE S Makes: 12-15 cookies

INGREDIENTS + 1 cup hazelnut flour

Preheat the oven at 350˚ and place a sheet of baking paper onto

+ 1 tsp maca powder

a shallow cookie tray. In one bowl whip the egg whites until solid

+ 1tsp cinnamon

and gently fold in the honey and hazelnut butter. Add the rest of

+ 1 tsp cardamom

the ingredients until they form a dough. Don’t overwork it as it will

+ 1 tbsp chocolate hazelnut butter

lose the “fluff.” Scoop out 1tbsp-sized balls and place them on the

+ ⅓ HuKitchen hazelnut bar,

baking sheet, gently pressing down so they form cookie-shapes.

chopped up

Since there is no flour in the recipe, they will not rise. Therefore

+ ¼ cup roughly chopped hazelnuts

it’s important to shape them before they go into the oven. Bake for

+ 2 tbsp honey

20-25 min, or until the toothpick comes out dry. Transfer to a cooling

(or maple syrup for vegans) + 2 egg whites (or aquafaba) + pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

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rack and let them firm up for at least 10 min.

BL UE BE RR Y-K OMBUCH A-PA S SIONF L OWE R E L I X IR Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS + 1 bottle kombucha of choice + Â½ cup frozen blueberries

DIRECTIONS Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until the blueberries have dissolved. Serve between two glasses and enjoy!

+ 1 dropper of the nerve-calming and anxiety reducing passionflower extract

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DIY

PACK YOUR SMALL SPACES WITH A BIG PUNCH BY STARTING YOUR OWN CONTAINER GARDEN

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 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. With container gardening, there are almost endless possibilities. Whether you’re looking to grow decorative plants or edible ones, there’s likely an option for you— and it doesn’t have to be limited to simply growing herbs

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WANT SOME GREENERY TO ADD A LITTLE BIT OF

on your windowsill. There are several factors to keep in mind when you first start your container garden, the first of which being to decide whether you’re going to keep it indoors or out. Different plants grow best in different environments, so be sure to choose species that will thrive where you’ve decided to put them—making sure they are receiving the proper amount of sunlight and moisture.

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Here are a few other things to be aware of when you get started: CONTAINER SIZES: Large containers may be easier to grow plants in than small since

they have more space for large root systems and larger amounts of soil retain more moisture. + CONTAINER DRAINAGE: Your container must have a drainage system—even if it’s just a few holes you drill in it yourself. For plants that need to be watered more frequently, consider self-watering containers. + CONTAINER MATERIALS: The fun thing about container gardens is that you don’t have to limit yourself. Get creative with the containers you use (while keeping the above information in mind)! We love repurposing vintage items into unique containers.

the more the greener

garden tips

Why stick with one kind of garden? Once you’re a container garden pro, there are tons of different theme gardens you can create all around your home. CLEAN-AIR GARDEN Snake Plant + Spider Plant + Dragon Plant + English Ivy FRAGRANCE GARDEN Lavender + Lemongrass + Mint LEMON GARDEN Lemon Verbena + Lemon Balm + Lemongrass + Lemon Geranium

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MEET THE

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

CONTRIBUTORS

SUSAN GEORGE

LIFE N LIGHT

LISA SCHREINER

Susan G is a singer/songwriter, lifestyle

They do more than take pictures. They

Lisa possesses more than 15 years of

writer, and influencer. A Seattle native

offer an experience that will leave you

collective experience bridging the non-

and WSU alum (Go Cougs) Susan enjoys

with new confidence in yourself and the

profit, public policy and strategic mar-

trying out new restaurants in Seattle

world around you. Life N Light pushes

keting and communications sectors.

and workouts that trick her into thinking

artistic boundaries to create images

She has appeared both in local and

she’s at a party instead of a gym. She

that

national journals and news outlets as a

loves to travel, will try almost anything

They capture the real you.

are

raw,

real

and

timeless.

once, and is a sucker for a craft cock-

spokeswoman and guest writer. A true PNW native, Lisa has proudly called the

tail. Find music and lifestyle vlogs on

INSTAGRAM: @LifeNLight

Eastside home for nearly 20 years. She

her youtube channel (Susan G Music)

WEBSITE: LifeNLightPhoto.com

is mom to two toddler boys and a sweet

and hear about the various projects she

puppy, and wife to an NCAA Division I

and her husband Jake are working on

soccer coach.

through their Apple Podcast, “Under the influence with the Georges.” INSTAGRAM: @susangmusic WEBSITE: susangmusic.com

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INSTAGRAM: @MrsLisaSchreiner

K A R L A TA F R A Karla is a certified nutritionist, yoga teacher, and an overall wellness coach who helps people find a great relationship with food and achieve a balanced lifestyle through superfoods, herbs, and gut-healing nutrients which build a healthy & happy microbiome. Her client list includes professional athletes, people with celiac disease, SIBO, Crohn, Hashimoto, diabetes, and everyone in the corporate world. INSTAGRAM: @karlatafra WEBSITE:Â www.karlatafra.com

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