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Proverbs 3:5-6 Perimeter North Lifestyle™ is published monthly by Lifestyle Publications LLC. It is distributed via the US Postal Service to some of the Perimeter North area’s most affluent neighborhoods. Articles and advertisements do not necessarily reflect Lifestyle Publications’ opinions. No portion of this magazine may be reproduced in any form without written consent. Lifestyle Publications does not assume responsibility for statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. Information in Perimeter North Lifestyle™ is gathered from sources considered to be reliable, but the accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed.

INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 14 Scott Areman, Photographer Shooting Weddings with an Artist's Eye

18 Words of Wisdom From Atlanta's Heroes, Saints and Legends.

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28 Brandon Bush A Behind the Scenes Superstar

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PHOTOGRAPHER SCOTT AREMAN FINDS THE ART IN PHOTOGRAPHING WEDDINGS

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SCOTT AREMAN IS AN ACCOMPLISHED

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WEDDING

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FINE

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ATLANTA. He started out as a documentary

art documentary photography. “When my

and fine art photographer in New York and

clients look at their wedding or portrait pho-

his business evolved into photographing

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weddings and portraits for a select clientele.

ful they felt that day: loved unconditionally,

“I’ve always loved documenting the connectedness of people and life events. I’m inspired by intimate moments, alluring locations, and the magic of light. It’s important to me that the photographs I create evoke

joyous and connected.” He is now available in the Atlanta area and destinations. “I’d be honored to be a part of your special day,” says Scott, who lives in Sandy Springs.

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FROM WESLEY WOODS’ HEROES, SAINTS AND LEGENDS

FOR 32 YEARS, WESLEY WOODS’ HEROES, SAINTS & LEGENDS GALA HAS HONORED EXTRAORDINARY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE TRANSFORMED LIVES THROUGH A LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO LEADERSHIP, SERVICE AND DEVOTION TO THE GREATER COMMUNITY. As we recognize each honoree’s work, the event raises funds to achieve a mission to create communities of connection, well-being and promise for older adults by providing charitable financial assistance for housing and meals, robust wellness programming and compassionate pastoral care – all 100% funded by philanthropic support. Heroes, Saints & Legends will be held August 19 at Flourish, 3143 Maple Drive. For sponsorship or ticket information, please visit WesleyWoods.org/heroes. PHIL JACOBS You are entering what can be one of the most rewarding times of your life. The attitudes and habits that you develop over the next few years will set the framework for your future. My best advice to you now is to think about finding balance in what you do. You will have CONTINUED >

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many priorities that vie for your attention and energy. Take some time to think about how you want to manage those priorities and demands, which fall into four categories: family and friends, career, personal, and community. It’s often difficult to find the time to invest in all four areas, but making a conscious commitment to each area now, will help remind you not to neglect any as you move forward. Community and helping others is perhaps the easiest of the four areas to ignore. As we each find success in our lives, we have an obligation to support those around us in some way. It’s important to find causes you are passionate about, and to engage in those passions. There will come a time when you look back over your life and realize that some of your greatest accomplishments have come from unselfishly helping others. All the best! BISHOP WOODIE WHITE Everyone has a Philosophy of Life, even if they have not thought it through or written it down. Those who know me are not surprised that my Philosophy of Life is grounded deeply in my religious beliefs. Some basic principles that are important to my Philosophy of Life are not exclusively religious. They are known as the fruits of the spirit and are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22). I try every day, in all my dealings and relationships with others, to reflect these principles. I believe one important principle every person should develop is prioritizing generosity. Often it begins small and then grows as one’s resources grow. However, it first comes from a generosity of spirit. Society has been blessed in many ways by the sharing of the wealth from others.

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Dr. Allen Ecker

My observation is that such sharing is nearly always rooted in a generous spirit. I hope one day, you will become as “rich” as you desire, but for now, be sure to cultivate a generous

+ Honest – To be a trusted person, you must be honest in your assessments and communications. Avoid any situation that would cause people to lose their trust in you.

spirit with all you possess. I promise that life and

+ Assertive – There is a difference between

society will offer you many opportunities to share

being aggressive and being assertive. Aggressive is

that spirit of generosity in the measure in which you

trying to always have your own way. Assertiveness

have been blessed.

is when you push for what you know is right.

May your future be a bright one!

+ Positive – Always look for innovative ways to accomplish goals instead of being negative and mak-

DR. ALLEN ECKER The fundamental advice I give to my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren is to be

ing excuses if you don’t achieve the objective. + Persistent – Make the effort that is necessary to achieve success.

HAPPY. One of the problems is that most Americans

+ Yourself – It is ok to learn from observing

believe we are supposed to be given happiness

other successful people, but your success will

through our Constitution, but the actual wording is

be determined by the person you become in

“Life, liberty and the PURSUIT of happiness.” So how

this life.

do you pursue happiness? I believe the following five

Being HAPPY is something to work at every day

goals allow you to achieve happiness in your career,

and can’t be given to you by someone else. You

your personal life and through your philanthropy:

have to achieve it for yourself. CityLifestyle.com/PerimeterNorth

Technology + Real Estate + Friendship ARTICLE HAYLEY MARKOWITZ SHEPHERD PHOTOGRAPHY ALLISON MAURER PHOTOGRAPHY

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T he pl at form provides an online marketpl ace for invest ors and borrowers, offering high-yield, short-term real est ate investments direct ly t o invest ors wit hout brokerage fees. MEET JOE ASHKOUTI AND JOSH LLOYD,

Yieldi, Lloyd was the co-founder and CTO

RESIDENTS

AND

of FitMetrix, which provides state-of-the-art

CO-FOUNDERS OF FINTECH START-UP

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YIELDI BASED HERE IN SANDY SPRINGS.

viding members the ability to schedule, train

Founded by entrepreneurs Joe Ashkouti

and receive real-time tracking of effort and

and Josh Lloyd, Yieldi brings together 25

performance through a facility’s website or

years of technology and real estate expertise

customizable app. FitMetrix was acquired in

to provide direct real estate investments to

2018 by MINDBODY. Josh has a bachelor’s

investors that were previously unavailable.

degree in business from Florida Atlantic

The platform provides an online marketplace

University. When Lloyd isn’t working, he

for investors and borrowers, offering high-

enjoys taking to the sky as a certified pilot of

yield, short-term real estate investments

small engine planes, working out, coaching

directly to investors without brokerage fees.

youth sports, wakeboarding and traveling

Joe Ashkouti is a seasoned real estate

all around the world. Josh is also the proud

developer focusing on residential, commer-

father of two sons, Jacob, a sophomore at

cial, multi-family and lending. Joe not only

Northside Atlanta High School, and Zach,

co-founded Yieldi, but also serves as princi-

who graduated from North Atlanta High

pal and founder of Heritage Capitol Partners,

School and currently attends the University

which owns, manages, and develops real

of California-San Diego.

estate in the Southeast. He brings over 14

Joe and Josh take their health and well-

years of experience in land development and

ness seriously and make it a top priority in

construction, anchor leasing and real estate

their daily routine. They both work out at

fund management to the company. He is

Roc Fitness in Sandy Springs and Lifefit in

responsible for developing and successfully

Chamblee. Kale Me Crazy, Super Jenny’s

executing the company’s strategic plan. He

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is a graduate of Marist School in Brookhaven

healthy spots to grab a fresh-squeezed juice

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or delicious and nutritious meal.

Auburn University.

Joe and Josh are both heavily involved in

Co-founder Josh Lloyd brings more than

giving back to the community through sev-

20 years of technology and sales expertise

eral organizations. Joe has worked closely

as well as an extensive family background

with the Special Olympics Georgia, the

in real estate to Yieldi. Lloyd combines this

Atlanta Children’s Shelter and the Shepherd

experience to create an intuitive methodol-

Center; and the Atlanta Humane Society

ogy, bringing together borrowers and inves-

and Angel Flight are both near and dear to

tors in a unique way. Prior to co-founding

Josh’s heart. CityLifestyle.com/PerimeterNorth

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Sounds and Waves at The Hilton Sandestin

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EVERY YEAR THE WHITE POWDER SANDS, TURQUOISE

Indigo Girls, Brian Wilson, Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits,

WATERS AND PROMISES OF AN EASY DRIVE GETAWAY

and the infamous John Prine. The best part? Several of the head-

LURE MY FRIENDS AND ME TO FIND A LITTLE FUN AND

liners also performed in smaller more intimate settings giving

RELAXATION IN FLORIDA, ESPECIALLY TO DESTINATIONS

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OFFER IT ALL. What do we typically want? Luxurious spa

and evening. After the weekend we kind of wondered how we

(check). Magical sunsets (check). Expansive beaches dotted with

had never been to the festival before; in 2021 the event cele-

full-service loungers (check). Top-rated restaurants on property

brates its 11th year.

or close by (check). Gorgeous rooms with balconies (check). Fruity drinks with umbrellas (check check check).

At night we were perfectly happy to head back to The Hilton Sandestin and have sushi and a few cocktails by the bonfire on

But last year we decided to not only check all the boxes at The

the beach or sit on our balcony to catch the vibrant and unparal-

Hilton Sandestin Golf and Resort, but also to take advantage

leled sunsets only that part of Florida showcases. Looking back

of their amazing shuttle service and close proximity to the 30A

now, we’re so glad we decided to have a little beach and relax-

Songwriter’s Festival.

ation time at The Hilton as well as a festival experience in January

The 5 day event is typically filled with songwriter headliners

of 2020, because little did we know, it would be the last vacation

both up and coming, as well as legends such Tanya Tucker, The

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Celebrating 13 years of hooks, lines & singers January 14-17, 2022 with an event to benefit @ culturalartsalliance • Stay tuned for updates! #30afest

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Brian Wilson

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all of us would have for quite some time. Just a month later life changed as we knew it with the pandemic. We also witnessed one of John Prine’s last US shows shortly before he passed, a performance that still stirs my soul with his musical mastery. The weekend was so incredible we decided to delay our return a day (shhhh) to spend a full day at the property and most importantly take advantage of their incredible spa. It was like a hidden oasis full of soaking pools and cascading water features. Personally, I had one of the most hydrating facials I’ve ever had and one of the longest naps I’d had in a while in their relaxation rooms. They definitely knew how to put the aaaah in spa! So as things continue to open back up, and summer and fall just beg for a beach trip or two, don’t be surprised if I’m taking up a lounge chair on the sandy white beaches of The Hilton Sandestin, singing tunes and recalling memoHiltonSandestinBeach.com

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BRANDON

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MUSIC HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF BRANDON BUSH’S LIFE. His over-ambitious mother wanted to ensure that Brandon had every opportunity in life and enrolled her young son into every after-school program imaginable throughout the school year. Ballet, swim team, t-ball, soccer, gymnastics, and so many other activities all fell away once Brandon discovered his love of music after being enrolled in the Suzuki method music classes when he was four years old. “I think that my mother thought that the world was bigger than the one that she saw around her and that she wanted me and my brother to experience a bigger, richer world,” says Brandon. Brandon has continued to be inspired to see the bigger, richer world. He has played on countless recordings and toured the world playing with musical acts such as Sugarland, Shawn Mullins, and Train. Currently Brandon runs a music publishing collective where he works as a composer, songwriter, and producer for television and film and lives in Sandy Springs. “I am a Star Wars kid and there is a whole generation of us whose minds were blown by Star Wars,” says Brandon. “When I look back, it’s honestly the John Williams score that was truly resonating for me. Putting music to visuals is life. It is a perfect storm of communication for me.” Over the last two years Brandon has turned his attention to musical theater. “I have learned how powerful live theatre is. I learned how nuanced it is, and I have become very passionate and interested in how to compose music for live theater,” he says. “The job of live performance is to help transfer emotions that are in the song to all the people in the crowd.” For Brandon, it is a special skill to be able to see other people’s perspectives and not to impose your own. “I feel like I have learned that from the people in my life, my amazing parents, my amazing friends, and the amazing experiences that I have had!” It is certainly Brandon’s incredible sense of adventure that is fueling him now, as he is currently working on multiple musical theater projects in New York, Miami, and right here in Atlanta at the Alliance Theatre. Brandon’s love of music has guided him throughout his life and he is a huge advocate for his fellow musicians here at home and across the country. He has served in many aspects with the Recording Academy Atlanta chapter, from the local board, to sitting on the National Executive Board as a trustee, to co-chairing the National Advocacy Committee. “I am a big fan of the organization,” says Brandon, “not just for what it does for advocation of musician rights, supporting music education, or providing much needed health and mental health services for musicians in need – but also for how the organization as a whole is evolving and striving to lead changes in the music community around diversity, inclusion, and representation.” While the world continues to get busier for Brandon Bush, he does take time to enjoy life and can often be found enjoying dinner and a cocktail at Casa Cielo, or a quick bite at Junya Ramen. More at BrandonBush.com 30

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SCOTT STALLINGS DISCOVERED HIS INTEREST IN GOLF AT THE YOUNG AGE OF 3. But it was the “aha moment” for his love of the game that came in 1997 when Tiger Woods won the Masters and would forever change the entire landscape of the industry, as well as what Stallings would aspire to achieve in his future professional endeavors. Little did he know at the time, however, not just how successful he would become, but also how an unforeseen health compromise would also rock his world, and his cross training, for the better. He was a seven-time tournament winner and was an All-American while attending Tennessee Tech, and he has won on the PGA Tour three times as a professional golfer. Flash forward to the year 2016: It became a life-changing year he never would have anticipated; one filled with strife as he learned he had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and acute adrenal fatigue. It was a result of some unhealthy nutritional habits, both of which affected his ability to continue effectively as a professional athlete. With the guidance of doctors, surgeons, and his good friend Rich Froning, a four-time Crossfit champion, Scott developed a workout to trim 60 pounds, boasting 10% body fat, revising his daily eating habits, and sleeping healthily through the night. Had Scott not gone to the doctor because of that innate fear, he never would have known the diagnosis of sleep apnea that needed to be addressed. Luckily for Scott, he didn’t have an overwhelming, crazy life overhaul. Instead, he was able to find one small thing, delivering simple systematic changes in his workout that led to his improvement in fitness and quality of life. “You only get one body,” he says. “Golf is a grind, but don’t let physicality get in the way of your game,” Scott says.

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SCOTT’S TOP EXERCISES

KETTLEBELL POWER SNATCH: Uses ground force to leverage the kettlebell upward, then the shoulder, arm and back support the weight as it gets pushed overhead. Also a great cardio exercise and trains the body for a good golf swing.

KETTLEBELL HALO: Start by holding the kettlebell upside down at chest height, then lift the weight to head height and rotate it around the head like a halo in both directions. This exercise focuses on shoulder mobility—which is important for a good golf swing—and warms up the muscles and soft tissue around the shoulder girdle.

CLEAN TO LUNGE: First, the kettlebell is lifted from the ground to shoulder height. Then, the foward lunge loads weight into the legs one at a time, which happens from the backswing to the downswing. The exercise increases strength in calves and forearms, which is essential for a powerful swing.

LANDMINES: LANDMINE RAINBOW: Tracing the shape of a rainbow, take the barbell down alongside each hip in a rotational movement and then back to an overhead position. Strengthens legs, shoulders and arms; improves coordination for ground-up downswing. LANDMINE ROTATIONAL CLEAN AND PRESS: Facing the landmine, hold the bar in your right hand, then pivot your toes 90 degrees to the left, dropping into a deep lunge while still holding the bar with your straight arm. Press into your front foot and stand up as you press and lift the barbell to chest height, all in one quick motion. From the waist down, this move mimics the look of a golfer finishing a swing. LANDMINE THRUSTER: Thrust the barbell upward from a squat position. Builds lower-body muscles, which are key for the start of the ground swing and to get longer off the tee. 34

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