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Our May issue is dedicated to celebrating the women in our lives. As I reflect on the different women in my life, I am thankful for each one and the impact they have made. One of the best qualities a woman can possess is having confidence in herself, but at the same time being able to see the beauty and talent in other women and call out greatness in them, too. Women celebrating women and encouraging each other to succeed rather than competing with each other is so beautiful and rewarding. Encouraging the people in our own life can be something that comes naturally to do, but the impact of intentionally looking for ways to build up those in our greater community is so powerful. We all want to be seen, and when we share encouragement with those around us, barriers break down and warmth follows. As we worked on this issue to bring you stories of remarkable women, we found ourselves wanting to tell our own stories of truly special women who have affected and molded our lives. That is why we brought you two bonus articles this month: The Moms Of My Life and Celebrating The Women In My Life. We hope they lead you down a similar path and drive you to express the love and thanks to the women who really made it all possible. We even provided you with a special drink recipe that you can make for them because, well, they deserve it. And if that’s not enough, we have a short gift guide here with some ideas on something you can pick up for them. Better yet, go together! In this month’s issue, we are sharing stories of women who have made their mark in our community in one way or another. We are also recognizing a few local entrepreneurs and women who are finding ways to give back to our community which has left me inspired. If it's time for your own entrepreneurial spirit to take flight, we compiled a special list of the Best Work From Home Businesses for Busy Moms. In a world that thrives on competition, let’s take time to encourage each other, appreciate the beauty in everyone and lift each other up, perhaps even a stranger. I also encourage you to take time to reflect on the inspirational women in your own life and reach out to thank them for the impact they’ve had on you... You won’t regret it.

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Five amazing women dream of a better world - and are doing something about it.

Catherine

Catherine Rabidis has been saving the world since she was 23. Ironically, she didn’t find her true purpose for doing that until she left her job working overseas for the federal government, taking on global issues. Now she’s making an immediate impact on the world on a far more personal level by providing life, disability and long-term care insurance. Along with a colleague, Catherine began reaching out to people in low-income communities who typically don’t have access to financial advice. “Anyone can participate in the system. It’s not just for wealthy people, or middle class people,” she says. After going to an inner-city church and talking to people after the service, she found something that was disturbing to her. “People were being exploited, even within their own communities.” For Catherine, it’s a matter of trust. What starts out in bringing people information, contacts, and resources for improving their financial lives opens it up to so much more. The people she helps become family. People invite her into their homes and lives. She’s gotten pictures at 4AM of newborns. When that happens, she knows she’s made a difference.

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Clelia

Jeanie Kalas is a doer. She’s not one to sit around and wait for someone to start

Clelia Pergola knows the anguish felt by caregivers firsthand. She even wrote a

something if there’s someone in need. She won’t pass up an opportunity to be

book (Life, Lessons, & Legacy) about her experiences as a caregiver, having lived

a blessing for someone else.

through it herself taking care of her Nonna for six years.

She took the uncertainty of 2020 head on, pushing store managers past

But that’s hardly the first time that she’s taken pen to paper to use her expe-

company-imposed limits to help Family Promise of Morris County feed local

riences to help others navigate problematic circumstances. Her first book,

families in need. She gloved up and masked up, straight through the lockdown

The Law Firm Revolution, ended up being a roadmap for law firms, sharing the

that kept so many so desperate.

processes and knowledge built consulting for a large number of law offices.

But there’s so much more to what Jeanie does. From backpack and coat drives,

Although she’s not a lawyer, Clelia’s helping to reshape the estate and elder-

organizing church events, even leveraging the family business (Mediterranean

care legal landscape, now through a firm that she grew with her business part-

Restaurant Equipment in Union) to build a soup kitchen, Jeanie’s first concern

ner, Eric R. Goldberg, CELA, at the NJ Elder Law Center at Goldberg Law Group.

is for the greater need.

Clelia’s passion goes further than seniors and caregivers. She’s also involved

For this proud wife and mom, it’s not enough to just do it. She says that you

with a number of women’s groups. “We’re challenged with a lot of issues.

need to encourage the next generation to give back. It needs to be part of their

Struggling to make us feel like we’re doing a good job, having our ‘seat at the

belief system. It’s not for the accolades. And she’s far too busy to sit still for a

table’, our mental health, managing our home life - including taking care of our

pat on the back.

aging parents. So many issues that women face where we need encouragement

“Everyone can do just a little bit from where they are. You don’t have to be part

and resources. Admitting where you’re weak is hard, and as soon as you can do

of a huge company, you don’t have to have a full bank account, you don’t have

that, the floodgates open. And that’s when you become successful.”

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Michelle Vernuccio is a very passionate and energetic person. She’ll gladly

Judy Rosen is a born teacher. When she was five years old, she sat down at a

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chalkboard and started to teach her baby sister. By the time her sister entered

of marketing experience, it’s a universal truth that she was destined to fall in

kindergarten, she already knew her ABCs and could add and subtract.

with the North Jersey Chamber of Commerce. She’s now the president. But

She began her adult teaching life with Berlitz Languages, Inc. to teach French,

she’s reluctant to bring that up.

only leaving to become a mom. But she’s a doer. So with more time to spend,

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she began to throw herself into volunteer work, eventually launching her own

bers — 900 bosses, as she explains — to make happy.

private French, Spanish, and culinary children’s programs that gave her flexi-

Her other passion has been fulfilled as an adjunct professor at Montclair State

bility — and also success. But she didn’t stop there. She became certified as a

University’s School of Communications and Media, working with students

teacher in the culinary arts, landing in the field of special ed.

who have internships in digital marketing. So it’s not just today’s professionals

And that brought her to the Essex Valley School; a therapeutic, vocationally

that Michelle’s impacting — it’s also the next generation.

driven alternative school for children with needs that can’t be met by a tradi-

And she’s not just having a local impact - she piloted a new program of connecting

tional public school. But it’s so much more than that. It offers kids a second

chamber members across the region through Zoom networking meetings to share

chance at success. Judy became a certified cooperative education coordinator,

ideas that could work anywhere. No one else was doing this, but for Michelle, the

and every day helps her students as they begin to transition into post-school

natural connector, it was an opportunity to find new people and new ideas.

life. She’s still working her educational miracles that she began so long ago.

She’s using marketing creativity to change the world, one business at a time.

“Seeing a student succeed warms my heart. They’ll come to me and say ‘I

Not just as it is now, but as the world moves forward into an unseen future.

appreciate you.’ What teenager would say that? That’s when I know just how

“I’m a firm believer that everything happens for a reason and that there’s a path

much this means to our kids.”

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Being a parent is said to be the hardest — and the best — job you can ever have. It’s a lifetime of highs and lows, of unforeseen challenges that can often seem overwhelming, even when everything is following a normal path. But what happens when the path isn’t so straightforward? For Amy Goldberg and Pam Donovan, their families had to take a different path. As parents of children with special needs, they would come to find that there were societal roadblocks that would make their transition to adulthood a nightmare. But these were not moms who were going to let that stop them, or keep their children from proving that they aren’t simply people with special needs — they’re special people.

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When Amy enrolled her three-year-old son, Jeremy (who was diagnosed with autism) in a public school setting for children with special needs, she quickly found out that it was not what he needed. They had to find an out-of-district option. But even that was a temporary solution. Once they turn 21 they are out of the program that has provided them with a consistent support and skill acquisition to help them build independence — and then they have nowhere to go. “Once they age out, they fall off the cliff. There’s no more funding from the school districts. And for a program that costs nearly $400 a day, it’s just not something that most families can take on.” Enter New Beginnings for Tomorrow. Seven years ago, Amy became their first employee as their head of fundraising for a facility that now serves 80 families with a lifetime of care for those with developmental disabilities. She’s found her calling, making sure that all people with developmental needs can find a place where they can thrive. For Pam, her moment of discovery came as she went to enroll her son, Ethan — also diagnosed with autism — in a program that promised hands-on learning and skill acquisition. Then she saw what came with it. “They sat them in a room and played a CD. That’s it.”, she said about their music program. That was enough to show her that he needed more. She also realized that there were no “normal” milestones in our culture for people with special needs. So she set upon an entrepreneurial path creating some for her son and others like him. Pam would go on to found Ethan and the Bean, a Little Falls coffee shop staffed by people with developmental disabilities. There, the workers learn valuable life skills and the community gets to experience a direct connection with these special people. She’s doing this for the greater good. Families who find themselves in these circumstances are instantly required to be untrained experts in an area that has no manual. For Amy and Pam, they’re taking that challenge head-on. They’re moms who just won’t quit.

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Visit Denver When you think about Denver, what immediately may come to mind is the gateway to the stunning landscape of mountain peaks with an abundance of recreational activities. But what you might not realize is just how unbelievable the urban experience is in this extraordinary city set at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, including a booming collection of sleek boutique hotels, one of the most engaging arts and live music scenes anywhere, and elevated restaurants, shops, museums and galleries amid lively and diverse neighborhood pockets that will have you experiencing total fulfillment from this metropolitan basecamp. Our team of local lifestyle fanatics at City Lifestyle are thrilled to collaborate with Visit Denver to present a customized visitor’s guide and exclusive GIVEAWAY* to this mile-high destination. It’s an urban landscape complemented with charming, walkable neighborhoods dedicated to giving visitors a taste of why it’s year-after-year ranked one of the best places to reside. With recent recognition and rankings, such as landing its spot as a top 10 city in the world to visit (Lonely Planet), leading the nation in attendance at performing arts events and exhibitions (National Endowment for the Arts), a repeat nominee for its foodie and craft beverage scene, and home to THE most attended concert venue of any size anywhere in the world (Billboard), Denver is bursting with profound cultural and lifestyle experiences, and we’re here to round up our recommendations for you. One neighborhood that sets Denver apart is Cherry Creek North, otherwise known as the Mile High City’s ultimate luxury shopping and dining destination with the highest concentration of small businesses. A well-known favorite of the locals, Cherry Creek feels like a city within a city with its urban oasis atmosphere. Get your street chic and fun-filled soles ready for 16 walking-friendly blocks of shopping, pampering, entertaining and feasting. With ample annual events

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Enter for a chance to win a 3-night getaway to Denver! to check out, such as the Food & Wine and Cherry Creek Arts festivals, you can pair your festival-fan side with high-end couture hunting at Cherry Creek Shopping Center, perusing Hermes, Chanel, Stuart Weitzman and Louis Vuitton, just to name a few. As you work up an appetite, prepare to drink and devour the exquisite fare that Cherry Creek offers with more than 50 restaurants, making it almost impossible to choose and most definitely requiring a return visit. Whether your palate is yearning for a farm-totable, multi-course meal by an award-winning chef, or a burger and locally brewed craft beer with a side of fries, you’ll find flavor profiles to satisfy every craving. One such sophisticated and stylish restaurant destination includes Local Jones inside the urban chic Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek. Equal parts nostalgia and composure, this neighborhood restaurant serves up great food in a socially engaging atmosphere, offering brunch and dinner menus. Try the Colorado green chile breakfast burrito with a ginger liqueur spritz in the a.m., and take your turn at the pasta bolognese and ‘Tell Me I’m Pretty’ spirited libation in the p.m.

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Step outside the restaurant, and you’ll find the only hotel property in the country that offers a Vespa to zip around town. Halcyon feels a bit like your living room with a warm and inviting vibe. Soak up the social atmosphere both upon entry and at the Elevated Rooftop Bar, and bring your swimsuit for the pool deck complete with recreational curling, cabanas and breathtaking views of the city. Map out your foodie excursions by dabbling in an al fresco rooftop cocktail with a mountain view, decadent-filled chocolates cafe-side, and feasting on lobster rolls, tacos & tequila, crepes and so much more in this Denver district. All of it is waiting for you to create your own local foodie tour to satisfy your epicurean side. Additionally, the Cherry Creek corridor boasts dozens of refined spas, salons, art galleries and boutique hotels in addition to Halcyon, such as Hotel Clio and The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop. This Denver neighborhood favorite offers an entirely unique experience, providing intentionally elevated and customized services and local experiences. Beyond the charm of Cherry Creek, Denver’s culture of arts and live music are thriving and growing by leaps and bounds. Take Meow Wolf, for example. Meow Wolf’s third permanent exhibition, Convergence Station, opened in Denver in September 2021 and is a not-to-be-missed experience. This four-story exhibition encompasses more than 75 unique installations, rooms and portals from 300 creatives. It tells a tale of what happens when a Denver city bus crashes into a rift during a rare cosmic event and opens a portal to four converged alien worlds. It has become one of the most talked about and nationally publicized attractions in Denver. Likewise, the Denver Art Museum hosts its global art collections representing cultures from around the world, with more than 70,000 works of art in 12 permanent collections along with several outdoor artworks not to be overlooked. The eight-story architectural marvel stuns with its dramatic façade, in part thanks to last year’s $175 million renovation project that expanded and reimagined the campus with new, dynamic spaces to explore. Denver’s open-air Red Rocks Amphitheatre featured the “most attended music venue in the world in 2021” thanks to its fantastic and rare aesthetic, history, and milestone moments that propelled it into its status it holds today. Freely hike and roam this geological wonder on non-event days, but don’t miss an opportunity to watch a performance under the Colorado stars and see where The Beatles played in 1964 and U2 filmed Under a Blood Red Sky in 1983, an event that boosted the venue into the global spotlight. Finally, don’t miss the downtown district favorites RiNo and LoDo. Denver’s urban-vibed River North Art District is a former industrial mercantile area turned into an artist magnet—blending urban charm and

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industrial revival with a collection of maker and artist galleries, breweries and bars, restaurants and coffee roasters, and street art murals surrounding you at nearly every corner. Be sure to check out Bigsby’s Folly for its roaring ‘20s-inspired urban winery experience. Denver’s Lower Downtown micro district, coined the Dairy Block, is a historic pocket packed with culinary concepts and unexpected craftsman curations to explore. Peruse the featured events, stay overnight, and eat, drink and be merry. Visit Denver believes that travel makes the world a smaller and more connected place. It brings people together and fosters interaction among diverse cultures. We couldn’t agree more!

Find an unbelievable urban experience in this extraordinary city set at the foot of the Rocky Mountains.

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WIN a 3-night Weekend GETAWAY to Denver! City Lifestyle and Visit Denver are giving one lucky winner and a guest the chance to explore Denver and Cherry Creek North with a uniquely curated hospitality itinerary. With three days filled with complimentary hotel, food, entertainment and shopping experiences, the only thing you need to do is arrange transportation to and from Denver. This giveaway closes on May 31, 2022. The trip must be taken by the end of 2022. For a chance to win, follow @citylifestyle and @visitdenver on Instagram and tag unlimited friends and family on the May 1st giveaway post for additional entries to win.

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3-nights at Halcyon Hotel in Cherry Creek North Dinner at Local Jones After dinner cocktails at B&GC $500 Cherry Creek North Shopping Spree Admission to Denver Art Museum Dinner & Drinks at Bigsby’s Folly Craft Winery Tickets to Red Rocks Amphitheatre Admission to Meow Wolf: Convergence Station Immersive Art Experience

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The Moms Of My Life ARTICLE BY PHILLIP BARONE

The word “run” has overtaken the word “set” as the English word with the most meanings. I would argue there is one word they are both far behind. Mom. Just say it out loud. Mom. The meanings behind the word “mom” are profound and personal. Just saying it can flood us with so many emotions. Ones that can cycle you back through your entire life. “Mom” needs no explanation. While writing this, I can’t think of any other words that I can say that about. “Love”? No, I love a lot of things. I love my family, I love my friends, I love the Yankees, and I love a good backrub. They are all very different. How about “hate”? Nope. I hate cancer. I hate being left out, I hate failure and I hate stubbing my toe. Mom. That’s my mom. I’m just like my mom. I miss my mom. Any questions about the level of meaning in those? I have been blessed to have 4 “moms” in my life. Jamesine “Jamey” Barone was my mom. She held me when I was sick, she came to every baseball game I was in and she taught me to laugh at life. Then I lost her. That was 26 years ago. I am almost 48 years old and even now when I have one of those rough days, I would give anything for a hug from my mom. Janet Barone is the wonderful woman whom my father married 12 years later. Janet has managed to make my father completely happy. Not only that, but has always shown such respect towards the memory of my mom and at first caring, then love towards my brother, sister,

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and I. Unbelievably, Janet has become a second mom to me. Celeste Frank is my mother-in-law. She is the glue of my wife’s family…as most moms are. I sit and watch her during the holidays. I see her interacting with each of her three children and her 8 grandchildren and I love it. Somehow, she allows me to experience what it would be like to have my own mom around to still teach those pearls of wisdom to 3 kids who think they have succeeded enough in life that they don’t need her advice; even though everyone in the room knows they do. To see her grandkids run up for a hug and share with her whatever exciting thing happened in their own tiny universe. She doesn’t even know how important she has become to me. Finally, my wife, LeLane. The mother of my 2 children. She drives nearly an hour each way to work, every day, to make a company better that will never know how much she does. Then when she gets home, not only does she have to deal with me (not the simplest of tasks) but she then takes on meals, children, cleaning, homework, and a multitude of tasks that will all leave her with as little praise at home as she gets at work. Yet, she does it and still finds the time to laugh, play and snuggle with our kids. That’s so “mom”. Until I saw what she goes through every day, in all the aspects of her life, I don’t think I was able to fully appreciate a mother’s love. The word “mom” has so many meanings and it brings warmth to my heart and nourishment to my soul. How about you? Say it again out loud… “Mom”.

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CELEBRATING THE WOMEN IN MY LIFE Shining a small spotlight on three wonderful women who have impacted my life so profoundly. As we close out this special issue devoted to women, I’m reminded that I'm extraordinarily lucky to have three women in my life who have made my heart: my mother, who created it; my wife, who won it; and my daughter, who perfected it. Their bravery, resilience, and grace astound me. It started with my mom. I saw her suffer the loss of not only my father but also my stepfather. She raised me primarily as a single mom, never once missing as much as a day of work for over 40 years. Throughout my life, she’s taught me how to rise up despite my circumstances, to keep a smile on your face and to live by the Golden Rule. She’s inspired me to persevere. My wife and I met on a bus. Jen literally fell on me as we were standing when the bus stopped short. She fell on me and I fell for her. And by August, she was mine. By September, the entire world changed in a single morning as we worked in Manhattan. We soon moved to Montclair to start our family. It wasn’t long before we heard the siren song of Wayne and moved again, two children in tow. Not long after, there’d be a third.

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Since we met, I’ve watched this driven, fiercely loyal, independent spitfire become an incomparable mother — thanks in no small part to her own mother. She’s the center of our whole world, the most incredible woman I’ve ever met, and undeniably my best friend. I thought I was prepared when my daughter was born. We all think we’re ready for that seismic shift in your identity. We’re all wrong. This little being changed who I am. I looked at her that day in absolute awe. That has not changed. It never will. She once told me I “smelled like purple.” Now I’m teaching her to drive. Somehow, I’ve been a dad for sixteen years. I haven’t called her “pumpkin” for over a decade. There are far more important things I can call her now. Socially aware. Supremely talented. Impossibly beautiful. Independent, fiercely loyal, a spitfire. She’s a lot like her mother. I have no doubt that she could change the world as much as she’s changed me. Three remarkable women who each hold a key to my heart. I celebrate having each of them in my life every single day.

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