Category Archives: Womens Interest

Prolific inventor and beauty guru, Laura Hunter, has launched her newest invention, the Perfect Contour Beauty Sponge

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- For many years, stars like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez have popularized the highlighted and contoured makeup look, but without access to a professional makeup artist, getting Kardashian perfect contour was nearly impossible. For most, the result was streaks of brown or white that just won't blend in. Tori Belle Cosmetics promises to have solved this problem.

Hunter is well known as an inventor and innovator in the beauty space with numerous patents pending and products launched over the past few years. She is the inventor of Magnetic Eyeliner and Lash Systems along with Lash Bling, Stackers, numerous packaging innovations and other innovative cosmetics. She was honored with both the BIG Innovation Award and Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award for the Northwest in 2021. Her products have been featured in Glamour, Elle, Good Morning America, Refinery 29, ABC News and more.

With her newest invention, Hunter set out to make face contouring accessible to everyone in a way that is quick, convenient and foolproof. According to Hunter, her patent-pending Perfect Contour Beauty Sponge is expertly designed to help users contour confidently. Her new beauty tool is intended to sculpt and add dimension in all the right places to highlight the features. Simply position the sponge, stamp the pigment on, and blend to perfect the look. It works on all face shapes and sizes and all ten areas of the face.

Hunter says, "Now anyone can be a contour expert and get that super 'instagrammable' or 'TikTok' perfect contour look with the Perfect Contour Beauty Sponge."

About LashLiner, Inc.

LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, sell the original, patent pending eyeliner, invented by Laura Hunter under the brand name Magnetude™ magnetic mascara, magnetic eyeliner, magnetic lashes, and other cosmetics via independent affiliates and The LashLiner System, available at https://www.lashliner.com/. Tori Belle's Magnetude™ line is available via independent affiliates at https://www.toribellecosmetics.com/.

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For many years, stars like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez have popularized the highlighted and contoured makeup look, but without access to a professional makeup artist, getting Kardashian perfect contour was nearly impossible. For most, the result was streaks of brown or white that just won't blend in. Tori Belle Cosmetics promises to have solved this problem.

Related link: https://www.toribellecosmetics.com/

Tori Belle Cosmetics is giving up to $25,000 in Grants to Those in Need!

WOODINVILLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tori Belle community is making a difference to those in need during the upcoming TB's Got Talent Charity Bash, airing Live, March 3 at 4 p.m. PT. "This is our fourth Virtual Charity Bash and we have raised nearly $90K for families in need to date. It is an honor to make a positive impact in the lives of our most vulnerable families all over the world," said Co-founder and CEO of Tori Belle Cosmetics, Laura Hunter.

Fundraising is made possible thanks to a strong partnership between National Organization for Women's Safety Awareness (NOWSA), the generosity of Tori Belle customers, Sales Affiliates, and large Tori Belle Cosmetics corporate donations.

The show will be hosted by actress, model, key-note speaker and former Ms. World, Meghan Buelt. The semi-finalists will be chosen by an esteemed panel of judges, including Film Producer and Actor, Jason Brooks; Author, Actress, previous Ms. World, Inventor, Co-founder and Tori Belle Cosmetics CEO, Laura Hunter, and others. TB's Got Talent Charity Bash winners will perform live in Los Vegas during the April Time to Shine! Tori Belle Convention.

The finalists and winner in each (Variety, Vocal, Dance) category will be chosen by the viewing audience and every vote is a $1 donation toward the $25,000 fundraising goal.

100% of donations will go directly to families who have been financially impacted during these challenging times.

To support families in need:

TB's Got Talent Charity Bash, March 3, 2022 at 4 p.m. PT

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About Tori Belle® Cosmetics, Inc. and LashLiner, Inc.:

LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, sell the original, patent pending eyeliner, invented by Laura Hunter under the brand name Magnetude™ magnetic mascara, magnetic eyeliner, magnetic lashes, and other cosmetics via independent affiliates and The LashLiner System, available at: https://www.lashliner.com/.

Tori Belle's Magnetude™ line is available via independent affiliates at: https://www.toribellecosmetics.com/.

About NOWSA:

NOWSA has a simple, but robust mission: to raise awareness about sexual assault and other misconduct against women & teens and to stop it. They do that by focusing on education and advocating for social change.

Learn more at: http://www.thenowsa.org

Tori Belle community is making a difference to those in need during the upcoming TB's Got Talent Charity Bash, airing Live, March 3 at 4 p.m. PT. "This is our fourth Virtual Charity Bash and we have raised nearly $90K for families in need to date. It is an honor to make a positive impact in the lives of our most vulnerable families all over the world," said Co-founder and CEO of Tori Belle Cosmetics, Laura Hunter.

Related link: https://www.toribellecosmetics.com/

Want a Sparkling Valentine’s Day? Follow These Six Jewelry Buying Tips

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Whether you are staying at home this Valentine's Day, or plan to have a romantic evening out, the American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, has some advice to ensure the jewelry you buy adds extra sparkle to you and your loved one's celebration.

1. Have a general idea of the kind of jewelry you want to buy? If it's a gift, what does the recipient like? Consider the type and color of metal, the gemstone, setting, as well as the type of piece. Would this person want a watch, bracelet, necklace, or ring?

2. Shop with a credentialed, professional jeweler who is a member of an organization with a strict code of business ethics, such as AGS. An ethical and knowledgeable jeweler will share facts about the gemstone in your jewelry, like whether it is enhanced or treated, natural, or a laboratory-created gemstone.

3. Do your research online but visit the store so you can see the piece in person. You might love the way something looks on the screen, but when you see it up close, you may feel differently. Maybe it's the color or sheen of the metal or how the setting looks. Get an up-close look before making a significant purchase.

4. Ask about the return policy. If the gift misses the mark, you'll want to return it!

5. If a discount seems too good to be true, it might be. You've heard of the practice where a retailer inflates a price by a certain percent, then advertises it at a slightly lesser percent? AGS members must adhere to standards of business conduct that strictly prohibit this practice.

6. Buying diamonds? Ask for a diamond grading report from an independent laboratory. A thorough grading report covers all 4Cs-cut, color, clarity, and carat-so that the jewelry buyers know and understand the quality of what they are purchasing. AGS founded AGS Laboratories as a nonprofit diamond grading laboratory that shares its mission of consumer protection. This mission ensures jewelry buyers will receive an unbiased opinion on the quality of their diamonds.

-- Well-cut diamonds sparkle in candlelight or low light. Set the mood with the right lighting and watch the diamond sparkle on your loved one.

Want to learn more tips? Visit http://www.americangemsociety.org/gems-and-jewelry/.

To find a credentialed AGS jeweler, visit https://www.americangemsociety.org/find-a-jeweler/jeweler/search/.

About American Gem Society

The American Gem Society, founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to proven ethics, knowledge, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. The American Gem Society is a professional organization awarding credentials for its members, who are held to the industry's highest ethical and professional standards and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their titles. Less than one in twenty jewelers in the country have met the exacting requirements necessary for membership.

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Whether you are staying at home this Valentine's Day, or plan to have a romantic evening out, the American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, has some advice to ensure the jewelry you buy adds extra sparkle to you and your loved one's celebration.

Related link: https://www.americangemsociety.org/

Laura Hunter Wins 2022 BIG Innovation Award

WOODINVILLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Earlier this month, the Business Intelligence Group named Laura Hunter, founder of LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, as a leader and winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Awards. This annual business awards program recognizes organizations, products, and people that are bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways.

Laura Hunter is the inventor of magnetic eyeliner. Laura's magnetic eyeliner and lash system disrupted the lash and cosmetics markets by making it dramatically easier for people to apply and wear false eyelashes. She founded LashLiner, Inc in 2018 to bring her patent-pending invention to market, and in June 2019 launched Tori Belle Cosmetics.

Since that time, Hunter has launched numerous additional innovations and inventions in the cosmetics industry. She grew the company to $15M in revenue in the first fiscal year (2019) and to over $80M in total revenue. Today, Tori Belle Cosmetics is expanding globally.

"Innovation is driving growth in the global economy," said Maria Jimenez, Chief Operating Officer of the Business Intelligence Group. "We are thrilled to be honoring Laura Hunter of LashLiner, Inc. and Tori Belle Cosmetics, LLC. as one of the executives leading the charge and helping humanity progress."

Organizations from across the globe submitted their recent innovations for consideration in the BIG Innovation Awards. Nominations were then judged by a select group of business leaders and executives who volunteer their time and expertise to score submissions.

About LashLiner, Inc.

LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, sell the original, patent pending eyeliner, invented by Laura Hunter under the brand name Magnetude™ magnetic mascara, magnetic eyeliner, magnetic lashes, and other cosmetics via independent affiliates and The LashLiner System, available at https://www.lashliner.com/. Tori Belle's Magnetude™ line is available via independent affiliates at https://www.toribellecosmetics.com/.

BIG Innovation Awards - Business Intelligence Group - Spark Your Year Off With a Win information: https://www.bintelligence.com/big-innovation-awards

Earlier this month, the Business Intelligence Group named Laura Hunter, founder of LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, as a leader and winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Awards. This annual business awards program recognizes organizations, products, and people that are bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways.

Related link: https://www.toribellecosmetics.com/

Organic Aromas Unveils Aurora: A Textured Glass Diffuser with Dynamic Color Play and New Light Function

KUNA, Idaho /ScoopCloud/ -- Organic Aromas® (OrganicAromas.com), maker of the beautiful nebulizing aromatherapy diffuser has once again delivered a new diffuser design with the most unique features yet! The Aurora is a pretty gem that brings rainbows into your life. Utilizing stylish ribbed glass, this vibrant colorful piece allows you to enjoy illusions that illuminate your space. The smooth, charming ceramic base is attractive and striking and comes in black or white.

The pearly top showcases a contemporary diffuser design displaying the ultimate modern look of aromatherapy. The Aurora is a flattering addition to every space in the home and office. The one-of-a-kind textured glass takes style to a whole new level ensuring that modern aromatherapy is best delivered with charming aesthetics like those of the Aurora.

Furthermore, The Aurora is fitted with a brand new "dimmer function" with a simple touch sensor control that takes the light from 100% brightness to 50% to 30% and then off. The color play is an effect achieved by applying a special glaze on the glass surface at very high temperatures. Organic Aromas plans to bring this original dimmer function design to all of the nebulizing diffusers equipped with the white LED light.

In addition, Organic Aromas is excited to announce the rollout of a spectacular color "picking" function feature where you set the tone and mood as you wish. Now the nebulizing diffusers equipped with our regular rainbow LED mood lighting will come with a new "color picking" function where you can choose from one of any 7 colors ranging from green to yellow, red and blue. A touch sensor at the base of the unit allows you to conveniently choose and stop on the color you want. This simple function has been a common request received from loyal, long-time customers from very early on and Organic Aromas is happy to deliver!

Learn more: https://organicaromas.com/products/aurora

Bright Future for Organic Aromas with International Expansion

Organic aromas is proud to announce the successful launch of new markets in Poland (organicaromas.pl), Korea (organicaromas.kr) and in South Africa (organicaromas.co.za) in 2021. Sales growth has been extremely robust and the outlook is strong. Currently, multiple new branches are planned across the globe for next year, including in Japan and the United Kingdom. The worldwide demand for the unique, high quality nebulizing diffuser is substantial and Organic Aromas looks forward to meeting that challenge with rapid global growth.

Organic Aromas Is Giving Back

As part of our corporate social responsibility efforts, Organic Aromas is creating a resource hub for aromatherapy safety. This resource will provide free, accurate information and tools that will help people use essential oils safely, effectively and in the right way. This forum will bring together industry experts in a bid to assist people safely attain the best results from aromatherapy.

As an active aromatherapy market player for many years, we realize that many people do not know how to properly leverage essential oils to effectively promote wellness and health. We are therefore stepping in to provide vital guidance and information on best practices in this respect. We are certain this move will bring long-lasting value to the industry and the consumer.

This festive season, we wish you and your family great health and happiness. We are dedicated to bringing you innovative solutions in aromatherapy so that you can continue to thrive holistically. We are here to serve you.

About Organic Aromas

Organic Aromas is the leading aromatherapy brand - maker of the iconic Nebulizing Diffuser®. The company also sells a host of premium quality essential oils and aromatherapy accessories that promote natural wellness. This innovative company is always adding exciting products to its portfolio to enhance and promote effective aromatherapy.

More information at: https://organicaromas.com/.

Organic Aromas, 525 Main St. Ste B; Kuna, ID 83634.

Organic Aromas®, maker of the beautiful nebulizing aromatherapy diffuser has once again delivered a new diffuser design with the most unique features yet! The Aurora is a pretty gem that brings rainbows into your life. Utilizing stylish ribbed glass, this vibrant colorful piece allows you to enjoy illusions that illuminate your space.

Related link: https://organicaromas.com/

Forever Studios announces the launch of its advanced photo restoration and photo art design website

BOCA RATON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Forever Studios, a leading Florida-based photo restoration service and photo frame design studio established in 2011, today announced the launch of version 2.0 of its website, which allows its customers the ability to restore and enhance their personal photos and create personalized frames and gifts at foreverstudios.com.

Forever Studios customers can now work directly with the world's top retouching artists who restore all photos by hand and then create handcrafted photo frames to display in their home. The new website located at foreverstudios.com is a streamlined service that allows its customers to either upload their damaged photos directly or safely mail their photos to the company using their secure 3-way ship kit. Once a customer approves their photo using the simple to use proofing software, they can share it via the free cloud service and start designing their personalized photo frame from the exclusive collections on the site.

"We are unique because we do not only restore a photo. We perfect a photo and turn it into a unique piece of art," said company CEO, Zachary Goldberg. "There are hundreds of apps for the smartphone that artificially enhance photographs and endless destinations to print a simple canvas or photo frame. We have compiled a team of the top artists in the world who carefully restore and enhance our customers' photographs by hand to ensure the optimum clarity, color and details for each individual photo.

"In addition, we offer exclusive collections designed to fit anyone's home. Each piece is handcrafted by genuine artisans and includes exclusive designs, premium handpicked materials and unique personalization options so every customer's final work-of-art is uniquely their own."

About Forever Studios:

Forever Studios offers digital photo enhancement services including photo restoration and retouching by hand for $35 per photo. and its photo art collection starts at just $20 per piece.

Based in Boca Raton, Florida, Forever Studios has helped over 1 million customers around the world digitize, enhance and create unique photo products since its inception in 2011.

More information:

- https://foreverstudios.com/old-photo-restoration/

- https://foreverstudios.com/create-photo-art/

Forever Studios, a leading Florida-based photo restoration service and photo frame design studio established in 2011, today announced the launch of version 2.0 of its website, which allows its customers the ability to restore and enhance their personal photos and create personalized frames and gifts.

Related link: https://foreverstudios.com/

New How-To Book Targets Women Who Are Just Getting Started in the World of Investing

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Beverly Bowers, a retired financial planner, entrepreneur and founder of Sister Courage Publishing, realized there was a need for a guidebook that would help women learn more about how to take charge of their investments. So, she set out to create a book specifically written for women. The end result is: "How to Dress a Naked Portfolio: A Tailored Introduction to Investing for Women" (ISBN: 978-0578312705; Sister Courage Publishing).

"As an industry as a whole, I don't believe we've done a great job of educating women about financial planning," Bowers says. "Sometimes, I'd have a couple in to talk with me about investing, but quite often it was the man who would attend the meeting. It's important for women to understand financial basics since 80 to 90 percent will have sole financial responsibility for the household at some point in her life."

While she believes that women have come a long way, she also feels there's more work to be done. "How to Dress a Naked Portfolio: A Tailored Introduction to Investing for Women," addresses not only the gap women face in lifetime earnings and retirement savings, but also the lower financial confidence that many seem to carry.

The book asks the reader to answer eight questions and then based on those answers, the reader moves through a step-by-step process that designs a customized investment portfolio just for her. To make it a little more engaging and fun, Bowers has compared planning an investment portfolio to putting together an outfit. The reader chooses specific stores, compares costs, selects clothes based on the style that suits her (accessories included) and ensures the pieces complement each other. The final step prompts her to decide where to best hang the clothes. The overall result is a completely personalized, beautiful and basic investment outfit.

The end of each chapter summarizes what's been discussed and reinforces the most important points and concepts. It prompts readers to think about topics such as risk tolerance, emergency funds and how quickly an investment can be converted into cash.

"One of my goals in writing this book was to remove the anxiety and fear that some women may have when it comes to investing," she says. "I want them to feel empowered to make financial investment decisions."

C.J. Redwine, a New York Times best-selling author, read Bowers book and said it was, "An empowering education in investment strategies that is both comprehensive and easy to grasp. I immediately bought a copy for every member of my family."

"How to Dress a Naked Portfolio: A Tailored Introduction to Investing for Women" is available on Amazon and in a few brick-and-mortar locations: Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe and Phoenix, Arizona and Diva Hillside in Sedona, Arizona. The paperback is $19.95; the eBook is $7.99.

As part of Bowers' commitment to women and investing, she donates part of book sale proceeds to non-profit efforts that focus on financial literacy for women.

Learn more at: https://bevbowers.com/how-to-dress-a-naked-portfolio/

Contact the author for a bulk order discount through the "Contact" page on her website at: https://bevbowers.com/contact-bev/.

About the Author

Beverly Bowers' diverse financial career spanned over 30 years with stints as a portfolio manager, stock and bond trader, mutual fund and ETF sales manager and personal advisor and financial planner. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(TM) professional and has served on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of Greater Phoenix as president and Chairman of the Board. In addition, the Arizona Hall of Fame of Financial Women International inducted Bowers in 1993. This is her first book.

Beverly Bowers, a retired financial planner, entrepreneur and founder of Sister Courage Publishing, realized there was a need for a guidebook that would help women learn more about how to take charge of their investments. So, she set out to create a book specifically written for women. The end result is: "How to Dress a Naked Portfolio: A Tailored Introduction to Investing for Women" (ISBN: 978-0578312705; Sister Courage Publishing).

Related link: https://bevbowers.com/

Dream Pairs Site-Wide Holiday Sale: 10% off boots, heels, flats and more

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dream Pairs, a best-selling female-focused footwear brand, today announced a site-wide sale giving shoppers a 10% discount throughout the festive season for Women boots, heels, flats and more shoes on the official Dream Pairs' website.

Happy Holidays Promo Code

Dream Pairs is offering customers a holiday head start to celebrate the festive season. Beginning from now, footwear fans will be able to purchase shoes with a 10% discount at Dream Pairs' official website using the code "DPS10". This coupon applies to all shoe styles, colors, and designs purchased on the official Dream Pairs website https://dreampairshoes.com/

In order to receive their discount, customers must enter the code "DPS10" at checkout.

Important Information:

1. The code DSP10 will automatically apply a 10% discount to the entire order.

2. The code can only be used on Dream Pairs' official website.

3. Dream Pairs' website offers free shipping for all orders over $49.99.

4. The discount is valid until the end of the year, giving customers plenty of time to make their holiday wishes come true.

Skip the Queues

Footwear fashionistas can treat themselves to all the latest trends, from the convenience of their home. Dream Pairs' fast delivery and responsive customer service ensure their shoes will arrive in a timely manner this winter. Dream Pairs is committed to fulfilling every customer's wishes: Whether it's a gift for a friend, a loved one or just a treat for themselves, Dream Pairs has a solution for just about everyone.

About Dream Pairs

Dream Pairs is an online fashion retailer of shoes for women (plus kids) who want to stay ahead of the fashion game with their own personalized style. Dream Pairs was founded with a vision to empower women (and children) everywhere to express themselves freely through fashion, without hurting their wallets.

Learn about the latest Dream Pairs trends at: https://dreampairshoes.com/collections/new-trends

Dream Pairs, a best-selling female-focused footwear brand, today announced a site-wide sale giving shoppers a 10% discount throughout the festive season for Women boots, heels, flats and more shoes on the official Dream Pairs' website.

Related link: https://dreampairshoes.com/

New book, ‘True Joy for the Retired’ reveals major breakthrough in unleashing the power of appreciation, love and inclusion between generations

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Paulina Kay has released a new book entitled “True Joy for the Retired, A Holistic Approach to Spreading the Love to Our Forgotten Elderly” (ISBN: 978-1773710075). It shows the young and old how to overcome: the deeply rooted disconnection between generations; the often heartbreaking loneliness and hopelessness of the elderly; and the fear about getting older.

This book reveals practical strategies designed to help readers:

* Strengthen the bond between youth and elders

* Experience again the emotions of appreciation, connection and love.

* Discover the beauty of getting older.

“My hope for a happy, respected and connected old age for myself and for other others is what inspired me to create this book by the telling of my own experiences with the grace and beauty of older people. I believe I owe it to them,” says Kay.

For a limited time, the author is offering a limited number of FREE copies of the book. People interested should go to https://www.truejoyfortheretiredbook.com/.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Paulina Kay loves sharing the stories of the virtues in old age. Growing up in Mexico with an older father and being very close to her grandmother, she experienced firsthand the active role the elderly play in providing wisdom and support to the younger generation and their communities.

Today, older generations are no longer considered essential to their families and communities. She uncovered the core reason why many older people can’t connect with young adults. Her hope for a happy, respected, and connected old age for herself and others is what inspired her to create this book. By the telling of her own experiences with the grace and beauty of older people, she inspires us to listen intently to the wisdom in our conversations with them. Paulina believes it is her mission to bring these stories forward because she owes it to her beloved elders. Learn more at: https://authorpaulinakay.com/.

Paulina Kay has released a new book entitled “True Joy for the Retired, A Holistic Approach to Spreading the Love to Our Forgotten Elderly” (ISBN: 978-1773710075). It shows the young and old how to overcome: the deeply rooted Disconnection between generations; the often heartbreaking loneliness and hopelessness of the elderly; and the fear about getting older.

Related link: https://authorpaulinakay.com/

Exiled Afghan Artist Paints Without Arms or Legs – Inspires Hero Award

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Robaba Mohammadi, Afghanistan's most famous artist, who paints with her mouth due to a birth defect which denies her the use of her limbs, is reacting to the Taliban's recent takeover of her homeland by building a movement to honor Heroes everywhere, and seeks assistance from those who share her goals with the Robaba Art and Cultural Center.

According to Amy Chang and John Toomey, creators of the Fundly page set up to support her work, "Robaba needs assistance in helping her family emigrate to the U.S. as well as in setting up her Center to operate online."

Denied the usage of her arms and legs by a birth defect, Robaba started painting at age 12, learning to hold brushes in her mouth. Not only did she exhibit her paintings internationally by 16, but in 2019 she founded a school in Kabul, the Robaba Art and Cultural Center.

When the Taliban took over Kabul on August 16, they evicted the Center's employees and shut it down. Now it is rebuilding itself online.

The Center's latest project is the Hero Award (heroaward.net) which recognizes significant achievements on behalf of the UN's 17 Agenda for Sustainability Goals. Previous winners hail from Kenya, Bangla Desh, Indonesia, Colombia, and Malaysia.

"Robaba's immense courage and persistence, shown by her overcoming a profound disability to build a career as an artist, as well as being a mentor for others, is something that can inspire achievers all over the world," says Chang, "and that is what the Hero Award is designed to do."

The Hero Award is conferred monthly upon those who demonstrate extraordinary achievement. In some cases, sketches, caricatures, GIFs, memes, and paintings of the Honorees will be offered as NFTs on Robaba's marketplace. Her platform employs fiat currency, and therefore does not waste the massive amounts of electricity that other NFT marketplaces based on the Etherium blockchain do.

Proceeds from NFTs will be split between Award recipients and the Robaba Foundation, as Robaba wants to remain involved in furthering the Award winners' work.

At present Robaba and two siblings are outside of Afghanistan, and four family members remain in the country. The Foundation is reaching out to international aid organizations to help the whole family reunite.

To help Robaba, and support the Hero Awards, anyone can donate at https://fundly.com/help-disabled-artist-s-family-reach-u-s.

MORE INFORMATION ON HERO AWARD: https://www.heroaward.net/

Follow Robaba on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/rubaba.mohammadi.1

Robaba Mohammadi, Afghanistan's most famous artist, who paints with her mouth due to a birth defect which denies her the use of her limbs, is reacting to the Taliban's recent takeover of her homeland by building a movement to honor Heroes everywhere, and seeks assistance from those who share her goals with the Robaba Art and Cultural Center.

SeQuel’s Jody Johnson Selected as 2021 Women in Business Honoree by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- SeQuel Response is pleased to announce that Jody Johnson, CFO/COO, was selected for the 2021 Women in Business award by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. After receiving hundreds of nominations, the Business Journal recognizes just 50 women who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities and community contributions throughout the Twin Cities.

"I'm humbled to be chosen as a Women in Business honoree," said Johnson. "I feel quite lucky to be a part of SeQuel where I get to be intimately involved in building out the larger team, solving complex problems and identifying opportunities, all while working with people whom I genuinely like and whose abilities I have the utmost confidence in."

Throughout her career Jody has thrived in rapid growth environments. As a fast-paced and evolving agency, SeQuel was looking for a financial leader to establish business process solutions focused on scalability and rapid revenue growth. In August 2018, Jody Johnson joined SeQuel as Vice President of Finance and in only 14 months was promoted to the inaugural position of Chief Financial Officer. In late 2020, she added Chief Operating Officer to her resume. In addition to her career accomplishments, Jody actively supports her professional community and a variety of philanthropic programs.

"In Jody's short tenure with SeQuel Response, her unique leadership style generated a compelling sense of discipline and responsibility company-wide, to calmly inspire the transition of our financial culture into one of purpose and accountability," explained SeQuel Co-founder and CEO Jay Carroll. "Her persistence and thoroughness also successfully guided us through the COVID-19 pandemic to position the agency for stability during a challenging time for so many. We are proud of Jody's recognition and more than thankful for her significant contribution to SeQuel."

The 2021 honorees were featured in the Business Journal's special Women in Business publication on October 15, and celebrated during a luncheon event on October 18 in Minneapolis.

About SeQuel Response

SeQuel Response has quickly become the go-to direct response advertising agency for growth-oriented consumer brands looking to launch and rapidly scale their direct mail and digital marketing campaigns. In five consecutive years, Inc. Magazine has named SeQuel to its Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

Learn more at: https://www.sequeldm.com/

For any business and/or media inquiries, please contact Jacqueline Johnson-Leister at 952-208-1314, or email her at jacquelinej@sequeldm.com.

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SeQuel Response is pleased to announce that Jody Johnson, CFO/COO, was selected for the 2021 Women in Business award by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. After receiving hundreds of nominations, the Business Journal recognizes just 50 women who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities and community contributions throughout the Twin Cities.

Related link: https://www.sequeldm.com/

Facebook-Recognized Entity Girls Who Travel Rebrands, Changes Name To Her Adventures

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Girls Who Travel, a popular women's travel group with over 81,000 members from over 100 countries, has undergone a rebranding. The popular group will now operate under the name Her Adventures. This change comes after Facebook recently selected the platform for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program.

Her Adventures developed a prominent reputation long before being recognized by Facebook. The platform is the first travel community for women dedicated to leveraging online resources to make travel accessible to all women regardless of access, ability, or privilege. During the pandemic, Her Adventures was the only digital travel group to launch a massive campaign that provided their global members with a safe way to travel via online experiences. Fueled by Facebook's funding and support, Her Adventures will expand its online services to provide additional travel-based resources and programming throughout the following year.

Being selected by Facebook for this particular program is a testament to this travel group's innovative and far-reaching effect. Arden Austin, the founder of Her Adventures, was selected as one of 131 Facebook Community Accelerator program recipients globally. This cohort was chosen from over 13,000 applicants based on demonstrated impact in the community and ability to scale to other markets.

"This rebrand marks a milestone in our organization to make travel and our community more inclusive. We believe that the future of travel begins here, with our mission of ensuring that everyone can explore the world and, in doing so, can become more empowered, empathetic, and open-minded," shared Arden Austin.

Her Adventures will provide the platform, tools, ideas, and resources to allow women from across the globe to experience travel as more than just an elite activity for those who can afford "passports and plane tickets." This continues the work of Girls Who Travel, which has mounted campaigns including gifts, postcards, language exchange programs, virtual tours to places like Chernobyl and Tokyo, online and in-person meetups, webinars with travel industry experts, a marketplace of travel products made by community members, and other fun avenues to explore, learn, grow and support others.

About Her Adventures

Her Adventures LLC is an international media company seeking to radically redefine travel to be an inclusive, sustainable, and empowering experience. The company strives to achieve this by providing curated content that gives all women the resources they need to explore the world regardless of access, ability, or privilege.

Learn more at: https://heradventures.com/

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Girls Who Travel, a popular women's travel group with over 81,000 members from over 100 countries, has undergone a rebranding. The popular group will now operate under the name Her Adventures. This change comes after Facebook recently selected the platform for the 2021 Facebook Community Accelerator Program.

Related link: https://heradventures.com/

Breast Cancer Patient Seeks Help with Funding for Proven Alternative Cancer Therapy

OREGON CITY, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- When Dee Lake found out she had an aggressive form of breast cancer this past September, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Not typically the type of person to ask for help, she put her qualms aside and launched a GoFundMe campaign where she's asking for $45,500 - the amount needed to start treatments at CMN Hospital for Alternative Cancer Treatment. She's already been accepted as a patient, but her insurance doesn't cover this type of care. A bed is waiting for her 28-day treatment, but she needs financial help to begin.

Dee's breast cancer is invasive and fast-growing and has spread to her lymph; she has to act quickly.

"CMN's extraordinary treatment program could potentially save my life," she says. "I'm calling on everyone I know - and don't know - for their help and to be my angels. The hospital has a five-star rating on the world's largest cancer resource and I am hoping I will be able to get there quickly."

While $45,500 will pay for the initial 28-day treatment, any money raised above and beyond that amount will go towards add-on treatments and aftercare.

To date, Dee has met about 20 percent of her goal. While she's waiting to begin treatment, she's been working on writing a series of romantic short reads that are all about true love and have happy endings. As a small incentive, she's offering a free copy of one of these reads to anyone who donates on her GoFundMe page and leaves their email here: https://gofund.me/59a54c3e.

"Prior to writing these short reads, I was a health and wellness professional who had to quickly pivot when COVID hit," she says. "I'm a survivor. I'm calling on anyone and everyone to be an 'angel for Dee,'" she says. "I need my own happy ending."

Learn more about who Dee Lake is here: https://youtu.be/2y45-wzUwNw.

About CMN Alternative Cancer Treatment

Founded in 1986 by Dr. Payan Garcia, CMN Hospital is located in San Luis, Mexico. This full-service health facility includes a state-of-the-art, alternative cancer treatment (ACT) program - the first of its kind. CMN Hospital's ACT program was launched 13 years ago and is very comprehensive and formulated to simultaneously boost the immune system, destroy harmful pathogens and gently detoxify the body. People diagnosed with cancer of various stages travel worldwide to receive CMN's advanced ACT program.

Learn more about CMN Hospital's ACT program: https://www.cmnalternativecancertreatment.com/.

When Dee Lake found out she had an aggressive form of breast cancer this past September, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Not typically the type of person to ask for help, she put her qualms aside and launched a GoFundMe campaign where she's asking for $45,500 - the amount needed to start treatments at CMN Hospital for Alternative Cancer Treatment.

Related link: https://gofund.me/59a54c3e

Deuxmers Publishing releases ‘Tales From the Liminal’ – Mother of Eleven Gives Birth to Fifteen Short Stories

MADISON, Wis. /ScoopCloud/ -- After getting a degree in English from UW-Madison and debuting her fiction in The Onion, author S. K. Kruse found herself on a twenty-five-year sabbatical to raise eleven children, while also managing a non-profit and writing a rock opera in her spare time. Now down to the last three teenagers, Kruse has spent the last five years gestating two novels and a brood of short stories, fifteen of which appear in her first published book, "Tales From the Liminal" (ISBN 978-1944521158, Deuxmers), available for sale on Amazon on October 12, 2021.

"Kruse brilliantly interweaves the fantastical and metaphysical with the everyday realities of life, with stories brimming with insight and compassion for humanity," said Omer Kursat of Deuxmers Publishing.

In this collection of curious and delightful short stories, the readers never know who they're going to meet next, but they always find themselves smack dab in the middle of some befuddling predicament of existence: following Schrödinger's cat into the zeroth dimension, grooving to Barry Manilow with Bigfoot on a beach, traveling with a troubadour of the apocalypse to Belleville, or having drinks with a woman who has seen Gertrude Stein in the condensation on her window.

Using humor, horror, satire and allegory, Kruse submerges the reader in liminal landscapes where anything is possible, especially transformation.

In a review of Kruse's writing, Timothy Cech, fiction editor for Reed Magazine said, "It's a breed of storytelling that encases an entire cosmos within a compact form, with prose that pulses with life ..."

For more information and upcoming launch events, visit: https://www.skkruse.com/.

About S. K. Kruse

Sandra Kaye Kruse grew up in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, where she attended Catholic school for twelve years. She then moved to Madison to earn a degree in English from the University of Wisconsin and to launch her writing career. Her writing has appeared in The Onion and Reed Magazine, has been longlisted for the John Steinbeck Award for Fiction, and has won multiple awards in the National League of American Pen Women's "Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition." You can find more of her writing at: https://www.skkruse.com/.

About Deuxmers Publishing

Founded in 2011 in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Deuxmers Publishing is an independent publisher of fiction, poetry and photography books, with a mission of preserving individual voices and visions to be made available for future generations. Learn more at: https://www.deuxmers.com/.

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After getting a degree in English from UW-Madison and debuting her fiction in The Onion, author S. K. Kruse found herself on a twenty-five-year sabbatical to raise eleven children, while also managing a non-profit and writing a rock opera in her spare time. Now down to the last three teenagers, Kruse has spent the last five years gestating two novels and a brood of short stories, fifteen of which appear in her first published book, "Tales From the Liminal" (ISBN 978-1944521158, Deuxmers), available for sale on Amazon on October 12, 2021.

Related link: http://www.deuxmers.com/

ACNM Reaffirms Opposition to Legislative Threats to Abortion Care

SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is committed to people having unfettered access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion care, that are readily available, affordable, and guided by objective evidence-based information. Given this position, ACNM is dismayed by the failure of the United States Supreme Court to block the implementation of Texas Senate Bill 8, legislation that allows for the ban of abortions (which would include cases of rape or incest) as early as six weeks into pregnancy.

This decision sets in motion a dangerous precedent of upending the protections afforded under Roe v. Wade by allowing the most restrictive abortion law to go into effect in the second largest state in the country.

ACNM opposes legislative threats to abortion care. ACNM President, Cathy Collins-Fulea states, "ACNM continues to stand by our position that as midwives, we trust our patients as the experts of their own well-being and support each person's right to self-determination, access to comprehensive health information, and active participation in all aspects of an individualized plan of care."

The ACNM Code of Ethics mandates that midwives engage in the process of non-coercive, evidence-based informed consent and shared decision-making. Therefore, we object to any legislation and/or regulation that interferes with the patient-provider relationship.

"ACNM is committed to individual patient autonomy across the spectrum of reproductive health, including abortion. This commitment includes advocating to keep abortion access unconditionally safe and legal for all people midwives serve, but especially for vulnerable populations with limited resources and unequal access to quality healthcare," stated ACNM CEO Katrina Holland.

American College of Nurse-Midwives actively stands together with our other colleagues in sexual and reproductive health care and social justice advocates as we voice our strong objection to the erosion of bodily autonomy and access to essential health care services, including abortion care.

About ACNM

With over 6,500 members, ACNM is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. ACNM promotes excellence in midwifery education, clinical practice, and research. With roots dating to 1929, our members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. ACNM provides research, administers, and promotes continuing education programs, establishes education and clinical practice standards, and creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress to increase the visibility and recognition of midwifery care.

Learn more at https://www.midwife.org/.

American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) is committed to people having unfettered access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care services, including abortion care, that are readily available, affordable, and guided by objective evidence-based information. Given this position, ACNM is dismayed by the failure of the United States Supreme Court to block the implementation of Texas Senate Bill 8.

Related link: https://www.midwife.org/

Social Activist AM Davies Introduces New BIPOC Hosts to Share the Mic on Her ‘Yes, a Stripper’ Podcast

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- An iconic veteran of Hollywood's nightlife scene, AM Davies (AMD) has been working with and advocating for dancers and workers within the sex community for nearly two decades. She is the Secretary of Strippers United (formerly Soldiers of Pole), an organization which works to unionize dancers and has hosted her podcast, "Yes, a Stripper" Podcast (YAS Podcast) (https://yesastripperpodcast.com/) for the past year and a half as an educational resource for inquiring listeners.

In an effort to further embrace and mobilize around the Black Lives Matter agenda, Davies has introduced three new BIPOC personalities to the show's format. Onyx Sachi, the owner of Iconyx Elite Entertainment, Daisy Ducati, a founding member of the BIPOC Adult Industry Collective and GiGi Holliday, a renowned burlesque performer, will all take the mic with episodes that lend insight and compassion to the lives of women and workers in the adult entertainment community.

YAS Podcast is a popular weekly show that interviews workers and dancers with a discussion about life inside and outside the club, with an exploration beyond the public and media misconceptions. Listeners can learn from the hosts and guests as a sense of community and support is nurtured. YAS Podcast is a production of Period (https://periodpodcastnetwork.com/), a feminist podcast collective.

Podcast producer, AM Davies (AMD) is an activist, dancer and most recently a below the knee amputee. A scooter accident in 2018 and the resulting amputation changed her path. Amazingly however she continues to dance and still dons her legendary platform shoes while doing so. Her primary focus however is now podcasting and using her platform to effect broad social change. Davies will continue to produce content and all four hosts will take turns releasing episodes.

"As a woman and dancer who has inherently benefited from race, I know that my calling is to utilize my privilege and create platforms that are beneficial to all, but particularly to my marginalized siblings," expresses Davies. "I'm so excited to open up the YAS Podcast to these beautiful women as I know they have so much to share with our listeners as they also bring their own listeners into the conversation."

To listen to YAS Podcast, go to https://yesastripperpodcast.com/.

Follow the show on Instagram at @yesastripperpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/yesastripperpodcast/ .

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An iconic veteran of Hollywood's nightlife scene, AM Davies (AMD) has been working with and advocating for dancers and workers within the sex community for nearly two decades. She is the Secretary of Strippers United (formerly Soldiers of Pole), an organization which works to unionize dancers and has hosted her podcast, "Yes, a Stripper" Podcast (YAS Podcast) for the past year and a half as an educational resource for inquiring listeners.

Related link: https://yesastripperpodcast.com/

Los Altos CA Woman Recognized for Work Helping Women Who Feel Unsafe in Their Own Home

LOS ALTOS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Local woman, Ruth Darlene, founder and executive director of WomenSV, earns two national awards from DomesticShelters.org, a Midpeninsula Media Center award, and a $250,000 grant by Santa Clara County for her work helping women who feel unsafe in their own home.

Darlene was honored for her stellar work helping women in the throes of an abusive relationship and also bringing awareness of covert abuse and coercive control by training police officers, therapists, physicians, legal counsel, and others within the judicial system.

Along with the emphasis on training and education, WomenSV is also different from other domestic violence agencies in that Ruth assists women facing all forms of abuse including non-physical violence such as financial, legal, emotional, technological, and the many other ways that the abuser can keep control of his partner. Ruth has counseled women whose partner threatened he would take away their children, render her homeless, and ruin her career.

These victims of "hidden" abuse are in every socio-economic demographic of the Bay Area. The abusers are often smart, charming, and calculating and keep their abusive behavior behind closed doors. The recent passing of SB 1141 into law under Family Code 6320 incorporates coercive control into the definition of domestic violence and will help Ruth and her team promote the right of every woman and child to live in peace and safety in their own home.

WomenSV has helped over a thousand women since its inception in 2011. Ruth's tireless efforts have earned her several outstanding recognitions this year:

* DomesticShelters.org National Program/Shelter of the Year (< $500,000);

* National Program/Shelter Executive of the Year (< $500,000)

* Midpeninsula Media Center Local Hero Award

* Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Grant of $250,000

Additional details can be found here:

Domestic Shelters Purple Ribbon Awards - https://www.domesticshelters.org/awards/winners

Midpeninsula Media Center Local Hero Award - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0iCv44FuyU

Board of Supervisors $250K grant announcement - https://www.losaltosonline.com/community/womensv-receives-250k-from-county/article_e79dbe28-d602-11eb-a04f-4f53f61352f6.html

Learn more about WomenSV at https://www.womensv.org/

Local woman, Ruth Darlene, founder and executive director of WomenSV, earns two national awards from DomesticShelters.org, a Midpeninsula Media Center award, and a $250,000 grant by Santa Clara County for her work helping women who feel unsafe in their own home.

Related link: https://www.womensv.org/

Legacy Launch Pad Publishing releases business book for female entrepreneurs by angel investor Mimi Maclean

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book by angel investor, CPA, Columbia Business School alumni, non-profit founder and podcaster Mimi MacLean. "How to Be a Badass Female CEO: Slay the Competition and Reach the Top" (ISBN: 978-1951407681) is designed to help women succeed in male-dominated roles, whether that means founding a company, getting venture funding or working their way to CEO. MacLean seamlessly weaves her personal experiences as a high-powered investment banker, former buyer at Bloomingdale's, angel investor, founder of three companies and mother of five into this guide for the female CEOs of tomorrow.

She offers sage advice, unabashedly shares her mistakes along the way and asks useful questions that will serve as a guidebook on building a successful company from the ground up regardless of the industry. Adding supplemental wisdom and anecdotes from the high-powered women she interviews on her top-rated podcast, The Badass CEO, MacLean has created the ideal roadmap for women who want to follow in her stead and pave their own way to success.

"As a female founder, I'm incredibly proud to be involved with a book that will empower so many women," says publisher Anna David. "Mimi is a superwoman and while we may not all be able to accomplish as much as she does, we can at least learn how she does it with this book."

MacLean's mission with "How to Be a Badass Female CEO" is as ambitious as her other goals. "I want to see women smash sales goals year after year, taking their ingenious inventions and gorgeous designs into markets all around the globe," she says. "I want to see women who start out as entry-level assistants end up at the head of the boardroom table, remaking the image of the CEO into one that's fierce, feminine and running things on her own terms."

"How to Be a Badass Female CEO: Slay the Competition and Reach the Top" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

To learn more visit: https://mimimaclean.com/

About Legacy Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment world, including TV newscasters and reality stars, as well as government sales experts, sports agents, coaches, non-profit founders and more.

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Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book by angel investor, CPA, Columbia Business School alumni, non-profit founder and podcaster Mimi MacLean. "How to Be a Badass Female CEO: Slay the Competition and Reach the Top" (ISBN: 978-1951407681) is designed to help women succeed in male-dominated roles.

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Greek American Author Releases New Memoir ‘Sophia’s Return’

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- The new book by author Sophia Kouidou-Giles, "Sophia's Return: Uncovering My Mother's Past" (She Writes Press - September 7, 2021 - ISBN: 978-1647421717 | $16.95. E-ISBN: 978-1647421724 | $9.95) follows a daughter's journey to understand why her mother left their family home when the author was a seven-year-old child, without a good-bye or explanation.

Decades later Sophia travels back to Greece, determined to find her mother's grave and finally learn about the reasons for her parents' divorce. As she digs, she begins to realize how clashing cultures between her Greek-born mother and her father's early years in Turkey wreaked havoc on the marriage. Determined to unlock the true story, she interviews family members, all of whom are sympathetic but reluctant to disclose information. Finally, she hires an attorney to search for documents-and uncovers a story she never knew existed.

"In life's journey," said Kouidou-Giles, "it seems the unknowns of the past rule us more than the uncertain future, and sometimes the deceased influence us more than the living. It appears that time is not linear, the present is a false, precarious moment, where we endlessly strive to remain able to stand for ourselves."

Written with illuminating insights and a mature understanding of what forced her mother's decision to abandon their home, Sophia's compassionate, authentic recounting of her journey will encourage those who search for the truth to persist in seeking answers to life's unanswered questions.

About the Author

Sophia Kouidou-Giles, was born in Greece, and as a Fulbright grant recipient, she was educated in the USA. She holds a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. In her 34 year child welfare career, she served as a practitioner, educator, researcher and administrator publishing articles in Greek and English professional journals with a focus on child welfare services to abused/neglected children, and statewide responsibilities in child care licensing and adolescent services for youth in foster care in the State of Washington.

In recent years, her focus has shifted to writing non-fiction and poetry. Her Greek Language memoir, "Επιστροφή Στη Θεσσαλονίκη," published by Tyrfi Press in Greek, in 2019, is available in all Greek bookstores and in the US direct from the Author. Her poetry chapbook "Transitions and Passages" received recognition in a juried competition by the Contemporary Quilt Art when she worked in partnership with Deborah Gregory, an internationally known Quilt Artist.

In 2014, "Life on Egypt Street" placed 9th in the Fourth International short story competition and is published in an anthology entitled The Time Collection. Her writing has appeared in the following journals: Persimmon Tree, The Hellenic Voice, Assay, The Raven's Perch, The Blue Nib, The Writers and Readers Magazine. A member of AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) and IBRA (Independent Book Publishers Associations), she has collaborated with author groups in Seattle, Washington, where she resides. She travels often, always returning to Thessaloniki.

Sophia Kouidou-Giles is available for speaking engagements, literary events and interviews.

To learn more visit: https://www.sophiakouidougiles.com and https://amzn.to/3yusRRi

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The new book by author Sophia Kouidou-Giles, "Sophia's Return: Uncovering My Mother's Past" (She Writes Press - September 7, 2021 - ISBN: 978-1647421717 | $16.95. E-ISBN: 978-1647421724 | $9.95) follows a daughter's journey to understand why her mother left their family home when the author was a seven-year-old child, without a good-bye or explanation.

Related link: https://www.sophiakouidougiles.com/

Wig Company Founder and Entrepreneur Turns the Tables and Heads

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- When Kimberly Cloud found herself out on the street due to domestic violence, she didn't let that stop her. In fact, the incident just served to give her strength to not only start her own business, but to give back to the community too. With a passion for making wigs, she started working with her local chapter of Dress for Success and then launched her own line of wigs, Genuinely Michelle Wigs, LLC.

From a young age, Cloud has always enjoyed experimenting with different hairstyles and styling wigs. She learned a lot from her mother and now she's taking it to the next level.

"I'm not the type of person to let a bad situation keep me down," she says. "When I found myself living at a women's shelter, I wasn't about to feel sorry for myself. It only gave me more reason to work harder and keep going."

Cloud started working with her local chapter of Dress for Success, a global not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. She quickly realized that they needed some help in the hair department and jumped into action with Wigs for Success.

She's quickly become known for creating beautiful wigs and making women feel good about themselves again.

"Giving back is so important to me," she says.

After launching Wigs for Success, she decided this was the perfect launch pad for yet another business - Genuinely Michelle Wigs. She's currently selling creative and stylish wigs online and hopes to continue to build her brand and make a serious imprint in the wig world. Her ultimate goal is to open a hair factory where she'll manufacture her own hair from synthetic and human hair, alike.

Cloud says women can wear these wigs for up to a week as long as they maintain and wash them. She prides herself on using high quality, long-lasting materials.

"The best way to create wealth is to generate a diverse team that will back up your dreams and aspirations," Cloud says.

As a result, she plans to pursue investors and aspires to meet with CEOs that she respects and admires. Among them is Vivica Fox, an American actress, producer and television host who has her own line of wigs; and Daymond John, an American businessman and TV personality, best known for his role on "Shark Tank." John has even demonstrated an interest in her one of her products.

To date, Cloud has appeared in several media outlets and has no plans of slowing down anytime soon.

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When Kimberly Cloud found herself out on the street due to domestic violence, she didn't let that stop her. In fact, the incident just served to give her strength to not only start her own business, but to give back to the community too. With a passion for making wigs, she started working with her local chapter of Dress for Success and then launched her own line of wigs, Genuinely Michelle Wigs, LLC.

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Cancer survivor and preemie mom release new book ‘Living The Mango-licious Life: Sips & Tips On Surviving & Thriving Beyond Seasons Of Adversity’

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- According to the American Cancer Society, about 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. Of that number of new cases, it is estimated that about 43,600 women will die. It is said that 1 in 10 babies are born before being considered full-term. Amidst those grim statistics, get ready for a powerful story about one woman, author Tanya Wilson, who beat the odds. Not only a cancer survivor, but also a preemie mother. Hear the story of how to take life's sour and bitter moments and turn them into an experience of sweetness, joy and succulence.

"The mango-licious mindset is to set clear goals that are not abandoned or abolished despite our seasons of adversity. We relish the sweetness in life and plan for a future that is bright, fulfilling, and prosperous," said Tanya Wilson. No matter what adversity you have faced or are currently facing, in each chapter of this book you will discover how God equips us with indescribable peace, strength and hope that propels us from desperate disappointment to daring determination.

The title, "The Mango-licious Life," pays homage to Tanya's favorite fruit, the mango, which serves as a metaphor of life's unpredictable and oftentimes bitter-sweet encounters. This metaphor serves as a foundation for her blog "Tanya The Mango Lady Blog" where for years she has shared faith and inspiration around resilience and adversity, for over 4000 readers. This book is an extension of her platform to encourage those currently experiencing a difficult life season.

Join Author Tanya Wilson for a Meet & Greet Book Signing at North Miami Public Library, Wednesday August 4, 2021 at 6 p.m. This is your chance to enjoy a serving of inspiration during these difficult times.

"The Mango-licous Life: Sips & Tips On Surviving & Thriving Beyond Seasons of Adversity" by Tanya Wilson | Kingdomboss Publishing | Paperback | $16 | ISBN:978-1-7357616-2-6

Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735761621

Learn more at: https://tanyathemangolady.com/

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According to the American Cancer Society, about 281,550 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. Of that number of new cases, it is estimated that about 43,600 women will die. It is said that 1 in 10 babies are born before being considered full-term. Amidst those grim statistics, get ready for a powerful story about one woman, author Tanya Wilson, who beat the odds.

Related link: https://tanyathemangolady.com/

Organic Aromas Pioneers Again With Exciting New Market Leading Products: Receives New Trademark For Raindrop Design And Vows To Fight The Fakes

BOISE, Idaho /ScoopCloud/ -- Organic Aromas® (organicaromas.com), creator of the innovative nebulizing aromatherapy diffuser has once again introduced cutting edge products to the market. The Essential Oil Blending Lab Kit, The Attar Nebulizing Diffuser and the ultimate blending guide eBook are now available. The company has also received a new trademark for the Raindrop diffuser design.

The Essential Oil Blending Lab Kit

This is an ideal toolkit when you are practically looking to optimize your essential oil blending knowledge. Basically, you experiment with oils to come up with tailored blends that suit your lifestyle, taste and preference. This product contains handy glass tools and guiding stickers to ensure that you experiment effectively with various aromas to create, among others cleaning sprays, beauty hacks and many more. The kit is packaged in a compact container for easy use on the go.

The Attar Nebulizing Diffuser

The Attar Nebulizing Diffuser is a powerful 3-in-1 aromatherapy device. It is the largest diffuser in the market and works best in large spaces like conference rooms, theaters, warehouses, recreation centers and so on. This remarkable instrument is fitted with all the quality signature Organic Aromas diffuser features. It is uniquely made for large spaces and groups.

The Ultimate Blending eBook

This new e-guide is called "Transform Your Life With These Ten Therapeutic Essential Oil Blends." This blending resource is all you need to up your aromatherapy game. Enter the exciting world of fragrance notes and learn how to create winning therapeutic blends. This eBook guides you on how to activate the Blending Lab Kit. From safety information to the best blending practices, this product is paramount in adding vital blending skills to the user. Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09473258G.

New Trademark For Raindrop Nebulizing Diffuser Design

Organic Aromas is now the United States sole trademark holder of the remarkable and iconic Raindrop diffuser design. This unique shape and appearance is part of the story and the success of Organic Aromas. The certification protects the design and seeks to end the production of fakes and imitations in the market. Our customers deserve the very best quality Raindrop diffuser, and the new trademark will guarantee this.

Organic Aromas Cares About Your Health, Submits Essential Oils for Testing with 3rd Party Lab!

Organic Aromas essential oils have been tested/analyzed for quality and safety by PhytoChemia; an independent laboratory licensed in Canada. 2021 lab results confirm that the oils have NO contaminants, diluents or adulterants. We deeply care about our clients' health and safety. These laboratory results are available on our website for perusal before purchasing.

About Organic Aromas

Organic Aromas is the leading aromatherapy brand - maker of the iconic Nebulizing Diffuser. The company also sells a host of premium quality essential oils and aromatherapy accessories. This innovative company is always adding exciting products to its portfolio to enhance and promote effective aromatherapy.

This video shows our masterpiece in action: https://youtu.be/LRHflGD9y-8

More information at: https://organicaromas.com/.

Organic Aromas, 1655 W. Fairview Ave. Ste 102, Boise, ID 83702

MEDIA CONTACT:
Mark Fackrell
Phone: 1 (208) 486 2857
email: info@organicaromas.com

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Organic Aromas®, creator of the innovative nebulizing aromatherapy diffuser has once again introduced cutting edge products to the market. The Essential Oil Blending Lab Kit, The Attar Nebulizing Diffuser and the ultimate blending guide eBook are now available. The company has also received a new trademark for the Raindrop diffuser design.

Related link: https://organicaromas.com/

New Children’s Book Entitled ‘Adventure Zone’ Excites Experts with Its Fun Format to Explain Pediatric Therapies

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Authors Allison Klimowicz and Veronica Stanley-Hooper have written a children's book entitled "Adventure Zone" (ISBN: 979-8524737199). This book, written for parents and children from the ages of 6 to 12 years old, explains pediatric therapies in a fun, informative way.

The narrator is the main character and an explorer. She leads the reader through a day at Adventure Zone, a pediatric therapy office. The children in the story meet new friends and work with leaders (therapists) through various therapies to develop the skills they need to be successful in their everyday lives. This colorfully illustrated book is designed in parts and can be read as a story alone or as a story and a resource with definitions that explain terms that parents and children may experience when entering a pediatric therapy office.

Pediatric speech, physical, social, and occupational therapies are featured within the storyline. Adventure Zone is an excellent resource for children, parents, teachers, therapists, and doctors to explain pediatric therapies and to introduce discussions of varying abilities and acceptance.

Adventure Zone can be found on Amazon in both paperback and Kindle formats at the following link: https://amzn.to/3xxelsa

Quoted from the section about speech therapy-

Hazel felt different than the other kids at school and she didn't have many friends. ...Hazel knew this place (Adventure Zone) was different. Miss Mia spoke to Hazel as she would speak to any seven year old. Hazel had so much to say, but could not find the words. ...As Hazel left the treatment room, she passed a little girl in a wheelchair. Miss Mia said the girl's name was Lilly. Excited to talk to someone new, Hazel pushed a button. Her machine (AAC Device) said, "Hello." Both Lilly and Hazel smiled when Lilly replied, "Hello!"

From the authors:

"My entire goal is to demystify what children's therapy is. We want it (pediatric therapy) to become more of a daily language for everyone. We want every child to operate to the best of their abilities and everybody's ability is just a little bit different, and that's okay," says Author, Allison Klimowicz (30+ years in the medical field and owner of Kidz Therapy Zone, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania). Learn more: https://www.ktherapyzone.com/

"The 'Adventure Zone' book can be used to educate everyone about the benefits of pediatric therapies. I see it (the 'Adventure Zone' book) as a tool for parents, teachers, and therapists. Every child should hear this story to develop and understanding for these exceptional children," says Author, Veronica Stanley-Hooper (BS in education and over 30 years' experience in education and child development). Learn more: https://www.veronica-stanley-hooper.com/

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*Caption: Book cover, "Adventure Zone" by Allison Klimowicz and Veronica Stanley-Hooper.

Authors Allison Klimowicz and Veronica Stanley-Hooper have written a children's book entitled "Adventure Zone" (ISBN: 979-8524737199). This book, written for parents and children from the ages of 6 to 12 years old, explains pediatric therapies in a fun, informative way.

Related link: https://www.veronica-stanley-hooper.com/

New Fictional Work Draws from True Stories to Showcase How One Woman Escaped an Abusive Narcissist

WARWICK, R.I. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Pain Behind Broken Vases" (ISBN: 978-1952521331) by Amilia Powers is the result of eight true stories of relational manipulation, control and abuse. Powers has combined stories from several women's real-life experiences into the voice of one. Through a page-turning series of events, the main character, named after the author (Amilia), demonstrates how she manages to flee a dangerous and narcissistic relationship while working to re-create a life of her own.

In "Pain Behind Broken Vases," Amilia, a widow who's been grieving a love for several years, is ready to open her heart again. She's drawn to a seemingly charming man who she feels will help her heart to heal. What she finds is completely the opposite. She's entered into a world of deceit, pain and torment. While she tries to hold onto those first early days in the relationship when things were peaches and cream, she slowly realizes she has to escape the clutches of this abusive man with a hidden agenda.

Each chapter creates stunning tension and builds to a final conclusion that will leave the reader breathless, yet somehow wanting more. The book resembles a thriller and most will find it difficult to put down.

"Pain Behind Broken Vases" was mostly written to inspire women who are in abusive relationships or who have experienced domestic violence and/or emotional abuse to get out while they still can. It showcases how belief in oneself and personal motivation and strength can save a life - their own.

"There are no regrets necessary in life, only opportunities to learn from mistakes that are the result of wrong choices," Powers says. "This philosophy is the foundation of all my messages and I hope helps people to make better choices."

Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Broken-Vases-Amilia-Powers/dp/1952521335

About the Author

Amilia is the author and co-author of several other books - all written to help people learn and heal. She's the author of a blog series, "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again," and mentors women in individual and group settings and on forums to help them through life's often difficult transitions.

She supports and encourages her clients to rebuild their lives, one piece at a time while gaining strength, love and a greater sense of self so they can live a happier and healthier life. Her guided and personalized meditations are tools for the soul. Amilia is an active member of Toastmasters International, has two children and five grandchildren and lives in Rhode Island with her husband.

LEARN MORE:
https://valueurself.com/

https://coffeewithamilia.com/

https://www.meetup.com/Heartbroken-to-Joy

https://amiliapowers.blogspot.com

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"Pain Behind Broken Vases" (ISBN: 978-1952521331) by Amilia Powers is the result of eight true stories of relational manipulation, control and abuse. Powers has combined stories from several women's real-life experiences into the voice of one.

Related link: https://coffeewithamilia.com/

Abyan Nur Announces Heated Menstrual Cup Kickstarter Project for Safe and Eco-Friendly Relief from Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Women's health enthusiast Abyan Nur and her team are introducing the Heated Menstrual Cup to help women find relief from menstrual pain and reduce or eliminate dependence on over-the-counter medication.

"Many women suffer severe discomfort and pain before and after menstruation due to cramping. For relief, most of them go for over-the-counter drugs, which offer a temporary solution," said Nur.

Abyan Nur announces a Kickstarter campaign for Heated Menstrual Cup to help women find a safe and simple way to get relief from premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The product contains two components, including a cup for collecting menstrual fluid and a removable thermogenic heating ring, which attaches to the open upper end of the cup. Heated Menstrual Cup is made from 100% hypoallergenic medical grade silicone, making them safe, comfortable, convenient, and flexible.

Pain during menstruation is common for many women and can affect physical and mental health. Abyan Nur created the Heated Menstrual Cup because of her passion and commitment to improving women's health and helping them find relief and reduce or eliminate dependence on pain relief and other drugs. While taking the pain pills, women have suffered severe and mild side effects that have left them with symptoms that affect their happiness and reduce productivity.

Heated Menstrual Cup offers so many benefits to help women maintain a healthy and pain-free menstrual cycle. It doesn't introduce any chemicals into the body, making it safe for most people no matter their age, size of the cervix, and flow rate. They are affordable and pocket-friendly, compared to other options like tampons.

Heated Menstrual cups permit multiple uses, making them a huge money saver. The product is eco-friendly and easy to maintain and clean to ensure high-level hygiene. They're also travel-friendly and will be a perfect companion for girls who like to go on vacation. So, go trekking, road trips, sightseeing, adventures, and camping without worry.

Supporters of the Heated Menstrual Cup Kickstarter campaign will have the privilege of becoming part of the product development process. They'll also get the product at a discounted price, among other perks.

For more information, please visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heatedmenstrualcup/heated-menstrual-cup.

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh3LgQnK-PglFrvJ9kWl6Cg

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/395EBb-uWPo

Women's health enthusiast Abyan Nur and her team are introducing the Heated Menstrual Cup to help women find relief from menstrual pain and reduce or eliminate dependence on over-the-counter medication.

Related link: https://heatedmenstrualcup.com/

Leading Nonprofit Focused on Lifting Minority Women out of Poverty Welcomes Dr. Alice White Bussey for June 21st Economic Empowerment Fireside Chat

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Alice White Bussey is internationally recognized for her ability to train and inspire small business owners. On June 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Bussey will share her wisdom and experience in a fireside chat with Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO, Dr. Velma Trayham. In addition, Dr. Trayham is the CEO of ThinkZILLA Consulting, a culturally aware brand engagement firm that supports Minority Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs through program development, DE&I and business development training.

Registration for the free, women-only event is now open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-empowerment-chat-with-dr-alice-white-bussey-tickets-155538298237

"Dr. Bussey offers a global perspective on everything from women entrepreneurs to launching a successful business to overcoming challenges, and we are honored to have the opportunity to connect with her in this month's special fireside chat," Marieke McArthur, Program Coordinator for Millionaire Mastermind Academy said. "I look forward to hearing her time-tested wisdom first-hand."

The tenth of 12 children, Bussey served as Georgia's first Labor Department federal representative, developing programs for seniors, welfare clients, high-school dropouts and more. She also served as the Federal Women's Program manager for the eight-state southeastern region. In 1985, she became the first woman elected president of the Atlanta Business League. Bussey later transitioned to the floral industry when she married florist James Bussey, becoming the first African American FTD florist in Atlanta. The once local retail operation now does business internationally.

In addition, Bussey serves on the board of The International Florists Association, Georgia Council of Visitors, Atlanta Private Industry Council and many others.

The Global Mindset edition of the monthly fireside chat will focus on entrepreneurial expansion and economic empowerment for women entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners everywhere. The Millionaire Mindset Academy has already helped more than 5,000 women launch successful small businesses, while awarding scholarships and seed funding to help them create sustainable business enterprises.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy:

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have mentored more than 5,000 women through our programs. For more information visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

Learn more about ThinkZILLA Consulting at: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

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Dr. Alice White Bussey is internationally recognized for her ability to train and inspire small business owners. On June 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Bussey will share her wisdom and experience in a fireside chat with Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO, Dr. Velma Trayham.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

New Book About Conquering Addiction Receives Book Excellence Award

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Life is Crying" (ISBN: 978-1641119849) by Benzena Brown, recently received the Book Excellence Award Finalist - an international book awards' competition dedicated to recognizing independent and traditionally-published authors and publishers for excellence in writing, design and overall market appeal.

The ultimate goal of "Life is Crying" is to assist individuals and families suffering with chemical dependency to achieve a healthy lifestyle and to get the needed support for recovery. It also alerts family and friends of the dangers and consequences of substance abuse, with the intention to limit this horrible, threatening and life altering dilemma that can be defined as a mouse trap or chasing the dragon.

The book recognizes chemical dependency as a universal outcry and struggle for the addict, family and friends. It demonstrates how chemical dependency is widespread just like the sky, all over the world. Chemical dependency is classified as a mental health disorder. The dilemma of chemical dependency can be an innocent curiosity leading to disaster as it is like a sharp piercing blade that stabs the mind/brain.

Alarming fact, chemical dependency can begin at youth. Chemical dependency is not reserved for the young or old. It can start at any age. When chemical dependency sets in, it takes over the body and mind.

Brown recognizes addiction provides a thrilling and sensational pleasure which often leads to repetitive use inflicting pain, suffering, agony and intense craving. The consequences of the intoxicating pain can make the body feel like a bunch of French fries sizzling in scalding hot cooking oil. The riptide of chemical dependency has landed on the victim and has added a helpless feeling and challenge to life.

"And, while the challenges of addiction may seem like a spinning top failing to fall on its side, help is available," Brown says.

From intervention and drug rehabilitation to mental health, to drug counseling, and relapse, help is available. Intervention

programs allow family or friends to persuade, guide and gently convince the victim that he/she needs help and help is available. Other programs provide in-house stays for chemical dependency individuals and are designed to meet the needs of the specific individual.

Brown advocates that education is the best source for understanding addiction and its consequences.

"A blinking yellow light can change to a red stop light," she says.

About the Author

Benzena Brown writes motivational and inspirational books. And while her vision is impaired, she manages to write with a software program for the blind. She studied social work at Chapman University and worked as a volunteer at the Salvation Army. She's also volunteered for UCR University Suicide Hot Line and as a mediator for the Moreno Valley California courts. Benzena is retired from the Department of Defense where she worked in public service. Benzena also donated her kidney in 1994 and lives a healthy lifestyle without medication.

For more information: https://www.creativegrowthexpressions.com/

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"Life is Crying" (ISBN: 978-1641119849) by Benzena Brown, recently received the Book Excellence Award Finalist - an international book awards' competition dedicated to recognizing independent and traditionally-published authors and publishers for excellence in writing, design and overall market appeal.

25 Women Share True Stories to Inspire Others while Raising Funds for a Community NonProfit for Women

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Author Diane M. Dresback invited 25 women to write a chapter in the book, "From Us For You: Inspiring Stories of Healing, Growth and Transformation." This compilation of stories about women coming through life-altering situations and challenging journeys provides readers hope and inspiration. Stories tell of how each navigated a variety of struggles and emerged having grown and transformed. Net-profits from book sales go to the Arizona Foundation for Women in Phoenix, Arizona.

Chapters are as unique as the women (aged 30s to 80s) as they share about debilitating illness, dysfunctional relationships, childhood trauma, violence, struggles in seeking passion for career and life.

"My intention with this endeavor is to bring encouragement to every women to be stronger-to thrive in their own light," says author Diane Dresback. "Everybody has a story. Everybody. All those stories are important." Of the 25 female contributors, 12 chapter writers reside in the Phoenix area and 13 across 7 other states.

Published on April 14, 2021 in paperback and digital formats, "From Us For You" hit #29 for sales and #4 for new releases in Amazon's Personal Transformation and Spirituality category. The author chose to donate net-profits to a nonprofit who advocates for and supports the needs of women in her community. The Arizona Foundation for Women (https://www.azfw.org/) fulfilled that purpose.

As part of spreading the word about the book, the author recorded and made public Zoom interviews with each of the chapter writers as well as gathered one-minute inspirational videos from each of the women.

More information and links can be found at: https://www.dianedresback.com/from-us-for-you

Also on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/FromUsForYouBook

A book signing is scheduled for the author and some of the chapter writers on May 23, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Anticus Fine Arts and Books (https://www.anticus.com/events/), 3922 N. Scottsdale, AZ 85251.

About Diane M. Dresback:

Diane M. Dresback tells stories in books (www.dianedresback.com) and in films (www.mindclover.com). She's written and published several books, both fiction and non-fiction, and is active in the independent film industry writing, directing, and producing several award-winning short films and a feature. Diane received the 2012 Arizona Filmmaker of the Year Award and holds a Masters degree in Adult Education and a Bachelors degree in Human Services. She resides in the Phoenix, Arizona area.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/Tw5KjAvG-ww

Author Diane M. Dresback invited 25 women to write a chapter in the book, "From Us For You: Inspiring Stories of Healing, Growth and Transformation." This compilation of stories about women coming through life-altering situations and challenging journeys provides readers hope and inspiration.

Related link: https://www.dianedresback.com/

Launch Pad Publishing Releases Self-Care Book For Parents with High Needs Children

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book in a new self-care series and it's the answer to caring for a child with high needs in our "sacrificial mom" culture. The author's own experience parenting a daughter with Turner Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can cause many health issues, inspired the book's insightful, relatable advice.

"Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child" follows author Natalie Brobin's journey from confused young mother of a newborn with a heart condition to busy Turner Syndrome advocate trying to balance three kids, medical issues and her own life. The stress, coupled with the suicide of her best friend, eventually led Brobin to have a nervous breakdown, which started her on the path to recovery, discovery and everyday self-care.

Brobin's book is broken into small parts, each chapter focusing on a basic self-care principle and designed to be read in about 20 minutes. Brobin, who is a certified yoga instructor, walks readers through self-care staples like breathwork and meditation and also provides practical tips about movement, sleep, nutrition and getting professional help. In addition, the book features advice from other parents and medical professionals.

Pediatric Cardiology expert Dr. Michael Silberbach praises "Everyday Self-Care" as a "wonderful book that will be an asset to any family with a high-needs child who has medical, mental health or other stressful issues."

"I'll admit that upon original conception, I wasn't sure how Natalie's story would translate into a self-improvement book," says publisher Anna David. "Her unique experiences have given her an interesting perspective on life, so I thought she would write a memoir. I'm very pleased her narrative has evolved into such a useful first book - it's like a life coach in your back pocket."

Parenting typical children is already a challenge but when a child has a mental or physical health issues or disability, parents may find themselves putting their child's health above everything in their lives. Although it is seldom discussed, the idea of prioritizing self-care for parents is essential. "Everyday Self-Care" is here to start that discussion.

"Everyday Self-Care and Your High-Needs Child" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

To learn more visit: http://www.everydayself-care.com/

About Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment world, including KTLA anchor Courtney Friel and Real Housewives of New Jersey star Joe Gorga, in addition to government sales expert Gene Moran, Magic Johnson agent Darren Prince and franchise expert Tim Conn, among many others.

Media Contact:
Kaitlin Anthony
kaitlin@launchpadpub.com

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Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book in a new self-care series and it's the answer to caring for a child with high needs in our "sacrificial mom" culture. "Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child" follows author Natalie Brobin's journey.

Related link: https://www.launchpadpub.com/

California Woman Survives Acid Attack and Works to Raise Awareness

PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olga Kambod, a Pasadena, California resident, was the victim of a brutal acid attack which scarred the right side of Her face. And while she may have been the victim in the incident, her attitude is far from someone who's giving in to her attacker.

"After the attack happened, I started researching acid attacks and was stunned to find that I was not alone here," she says. "There are many people who have suffered similar injuries."

In fact, acid attacks happen across the world with a disproportionate impact on women. According to Acid Survivors Trust International (A.S.T.I.), acid attacks reflect and perpetuate discrimination of women and girls in society, and is prohibited by international law. However, all too often, it's a crime that goes unreported and unpunished because survivors of acid attacks live in fear of reprisals for reporting the attack.

Acid causes the skin and flesh tissue to melt. Survivors face permanent disfigurement and often social isolation - devastating their self-esteem and psychological well-being. A survivor needs immediate specialist medical treatment as well as possible sanctuary, reconstructive surgery, follow-up physiotherapy, counseling and long-term support. Often dozens of surgical procedures are required.

"Many people who experience such an attack have a difficult time regaining confidence and even leaving the house," she says. "It's just so emotionally difficult. I can relate and have worked to rebuild my life," she explains.

When Kambod posted some photos and explained the incident on her Facebook page, she received an onslaught of comments and questions related to acid attacks. So, she decided she wanted to focus some of her attention on raising awareness about the subject in the U.S.

Kambod immigrated to the U.S. from Russia, where she was a model and beauty contest winner. She's been in the U.S. for 10 years and is a law school graduate, working to pass the BAR. She plans to concentrate her practice on helping women and men who have been the victims of domestic violence and abuse.

"I don't want to be seen as a victim," she says. I'm a survivor."

Learn more at: https://facebook.com/Olga-Oleana-Kambod-102755695211882/

Personal page: https://facebook.com/olga.alexia93

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Olga Kambod, a Pasadena, California resident, was the victim of a brutal acid attack which scarred the right side of Her face. And while she may have been the victim in the incident, her attitude is far from someone who's giving in to her attacker.

Influencer-Driven Beauty and Wellness Brand Everra Reaches Milestone of 13,000 Brand Influencers and Successfully Launches Two New Global Markets

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Within its first year of selling, beauty and wellness brand Everra has collaborated with more than 13,000 Influencers from across the United States, Canada, and the U.K. At the beginning of February, Everra successfully expanded its Influencer platform to both Australia and New Zealand and welcomed hundreds of new Influencers that were waiting to collaborate with Everra.

In January 2020, Everra first introduced three innovative skincare products - the Everra Face Serum, Everra Eye Serum, and Everra InstaLast Serum - powered by the Swiss Red Love Apple. Since then, the company has quickly expanded its product line by developing and introducing more than 120 different products that include color cosmetics, an innovative cordless cosmetic airbrush system, adhesive and magnetic eyelash extensions, and a broad range of wellness nutritionals and vitamin supplement stick packs.

Everra promotes positive culture through products like the "I Am" series of Magnetic and Adhesive Lux Lashes. These products are named after positive affirmations that empower the user, such as "I Am Beautiful," "I Am Strong," and "I Am Enough" Lux Lashes. Each month a new lash is released with a new "I Am" affirmation. In October, for instance, they released the "I Am A Survivor" Lux Lash to support Breast Cancer Awareness. For February, they launched the "I Am Loveable" Lux Lash along with a campaign to encourage women to embrace that they are loveable and to support the self-love movement.

"We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished in our first twelve months and are grateful for the incredible community of more than 13,000 Influencers that empower and inspire our customers around the world," said Chris Welch, President and CEO. "We offer an ever-growing line-up of both beauty and wellness products, which is why we say Everra is where inner health meets outer beauty."

If you ask Tracey Vlahos, CSO, what is Everra? She would tell you that "Everra is a global beauty and wellness company with a culture of positivity. The Everra community encourages belief in self, promotes self-confidence and is built on acceptance and individuality where people are encouraged to come as they are. Everra embodies this through a focus on high quality, affordable products, community spotlight and encouraging their Influencers to empower, amplify, and influence their own communities in a positive way."

About Everra

Everra's mission is to empower and amplify the influence of individuals throughout the world with high quality and affordable products, unrivaled financial opportunity, innovative technology and a collaborative community we call family.

For more information, please visit Everra at https://www.everra.com/

Within its first year of selling, beauty and wellness brand Everra has collaborated with more than 13,000 Influencers from across the United States, Canada, and the U.K. At the beginning of February, Everra successfully expanded its Influencer platform to both Australia and New Zealand.

Related link: https://www.everra.com/

Artisanal Self-Care Subscription Box Brand Little Slacks Announces Valentine’s Day Giveaway

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Little Slacks, the artisanal wellness subscription box brand, announced today a giveaway of one of their self-care subscription boxes to one lucky winner for Valentine's Day. The winner of the giveaway will be announced on Sunday, February 28th, via Instagram, by the end of the day.

Launched in September 2020 with the aim to support hardworking artisans while making hand-crafted, high-quality wellness products affordable to all, the subscription box brand Little Slacks sources its products at wholesale prices in order to offer subscribers discounted prices. The brand also ensures that each of its suppliers upholds one or more of the following values: cruelty-free, eco-friendly, handmade, organic, woman-owned, small-batch, and not found on large retailers such as Amazon.

To enter the giveaway, contestants can simply enter their email on Little Slacks' website. In addition to the giveaway, Little Slacks is offering affordable, alternative gift options for couples, lovers, family, and friends this Valentine's Day to help them practice self-care and enjoy the often-neglected luxury of relaxation, whether they are together or apart.

"We are here to provide high-quality artisan products, in a convenient and affordable manner that meets the needs of hard-working people," said Juliany Marrero, founder of Little Slacks. "We understand that a busy lifestyle leaves little time to find different relaxing products every month from different websites and physical stores. With the Little Slacks subscription box, you don't have to worry about that. You simply receive your box, relax and enjoy!"

In their box, the winner of the giveaway will receive a selection of at least five hand-picked wellness products to practice self-care at home. From handmade soaps and candles to natural skincare products, mists, body scrubs, essential oils, teas, and chocolates, Little Slacks inspires holistic bodily and mental relaxation that subscribers can enjoy with each box. In addition, each month's box is paired with a carefully curated playlist to encourage maximum relaxation. To receive a personalized wellness box, subscribers first take a quiz. Afterward, they are sent a box containing hand-crafted artisanal products tailored to their unique preferences.

To learn more visit: https://www.littleslacks.com/.

About Little Slacks:

Based in Brooklyn, New York, Little Slacks is a personal wellness subscription box service offering curated, personalized artisanal products at affordable prices. Artisans the company currently works with include: Celinatural, Rock Creek Soaps, Iron Lion Soaps, Woolzies, Nectar Republic, Teaspressa, Benjamin Soap Co, Rock Bottom Soap, Unique Wax Co, Ora's Amazing Herbal Natural Skincare, Jocelyn & Amp Co., Self Goddess, Himalayan Secrets Laughing Wolves, and Dye Queer. Visit Little Slacks' website to learn more or connect with @littleslacks on Instagram and Facebook.

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*Caption: Little Slacks, the artisanal wellness subscription box brand, is offering a giveaway of one box to one lucky winner this Valentine's Day.

Little Slacks, the artisanal wellness subscription box brand, announced today a giveaway of one of their self-care subscription boxes to one lucky winner for Valentine's Day. The winner of the giveaway will be announced on Sunday, February 28th, via Instagram, by the end of the day.

Related link: https://www.littleslacks.com/

Tumelo Skin Care Introduces So Sensitive! Body Lotion

REDMOND, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- Lampella International, LLC, a skin care company, is launching its So Sensitive! Body Lotion, the first in a range of premium specialty body care products.

So Sensitive! - which retails for $19.99 - is formulated to soothe parched, itchy, sensitive skin. A nutrient-rich blend of Macadamia and Coconut oils combined with pure plant extracts aids in calming and restoring insanely distressed skin. So Sensitive! boasts promising visible results in restoring skin's moisture balance and suppleness at a cellular level.

"Comfort seekers - that's what we all are, right?" says Rod Lampella, CEO of Lampella International, LLC. "And, one thing that robs us of comfort is being uncomfortable in our own skin due to dryness, itchiness, ﬂaking or signs of aging. We become not only uncomfortable with how our skin feels, but also with its appearance. Our products are designed for ultimate comfort! The number one thing that sets our lotions apart from all others is our use of highly effective, bio-available, natural ingredients that truly absorb into the skin.

"Our products are formulated to penetrate the skin like no other lotions you've ever experienced. We believe there is no point in applying a skin care lotion if it will sit on the skin's surface and not penetrate down into the deeper layers, where changes will become evident in your skin's appearance and ultimate health."

Tumelo's vegan products are free of parabens, petroleum, GMOs, soy, and gluten. They are never tested on animals and are developed using the safest available resources-from the latest scientiﬁc advances to botanical extracts used for centuries.

Lampella went on to say, "We are beyond excited to be introducing our Tumelo brand. The meaning of Tumelo is 'faith and belief.' We believe you will love our products. And, we have faith that you will see a tremendous change in your skin as a result of using our products. Our commitment to producing the highest quality, effective products means we don't take shortcuts.

"We have spent years thoughtfully and carefully formulating our products to be safe and effective. We will soon be introducing unparalleled solutions for a variety of other skin concerns, guided by our unwavering commitment to improving your skin's health and comfort."

The Tumelo(tm) brand will be brought to life through a multi-channel digital marketing campaign. The product is available for purchase on the company's website at https://www.tumeloskincare.com/.

For more information about the products, the company or wholesale purchase opportunities, please email care@tumeloskincare.com

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Lampella International, LLC is a Redmond, Oregon-based skin care company dedicated to offering premium, skin-nourishing products for a variety of skin care concerns. Learn more: https://www.tumeloskincare.com/.

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Caption: Tumelo Skin Care So Sensitive! Body Lotion.

Lampella International, LLC, a skin care company, is launching its So Sensitive! Body Lotion, the first in a range of premium specialty body care products. Tumelo's vegan products are free of parabens, petroleum, GMOs, soy, and gluten.

Related link: https://www.tumeloskincare.com/

Goddess In Secret Launches Anti-Aging Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir for Women

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Goddess In Secret, a new luxury women's beauty brand focused on helping women retain their youthful beauty, has announced the launch of its anti-aging skincare product, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir. The product is packed with 24 organic oils, absolutes, and extracts that synergistically work together to improve and enhance the look of more youthful, radiant skin.

The rejuvenating potion harnesses the power of centuries of anti-aging knowledge as well as today's science. Packed with organic, natural ingredients such as labradorite crystals, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir helps to increase production of proteins essential to a more youthful appearance, including elastin and collagen.

Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir is 100% handmade with natural, organic materials that increase hydration, reduce wrinkles, and promote firmer skin tone through a luxurious blend of vitamins, minerals, and oils.

Due to the handmade, small-batch nature of its production, the elixir is available in only small quantities and is now available for pre-order at: https://goddessinsecret.com/product/anti-aging-secret-ethereal-beauty-elixir/.

The elixir was crafted with a strong sense of history in mind and seeks to honor and add to that history. According to historians, the Egyptians were the pioneers of perfumery and the first to incorporate perfumes into their rituals. With this in mind, elegant fragrance is a critical component of Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir, which delivers a unique, subtle, and sensual fragrance for people to wear while reaping anti-aging benefits.

Egypt was not only the first leader in the creation of perfumes but also the first to make bottles for keeping and holding their precious scented oils. Honoring these ancient sacred rituals, Goddess In Secret imports their exquisite handmade bottles from Khan el-Khalili in Cairo, Egypt. The bottles were handcrafted by a brood of artisans who began in the glassworks from the 15th century.

"In the past, rejuvenating elixirs were considered a royal privilege only made available to kings and gods, and only high priests knew how to formulate them," said Cristina Aponte, CEO. "Goddess In Secret's Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir takes that same sense of ancestral luxury and those same secret products and has crafted the ultimate anti-aging product that provides an elevated at-home skincare experience once only experienced by royalty. From our elegantly crafted bottles to a copy of the magic spell once used in royal rituals, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir delivers the benefits and an experience of a timeless beauty ritual fit for royalty."

While Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir was created in line with ancient practices, Goddess In Secret also has addressed aggravating factors that modern life brings, including free radicals in our air, food, and water that destroy healthy cells and promote premature aging.

With regular use, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir will increase skin hydration by 160%, reduces wrinkles by 78%, and results in 56% firmer skin. The product has been tested by women aged 24-76 for over 8 weeks.

Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir has been hailed for being 100% natural, organic, cruelty-free, SLS free, paraben-free, and non-GMO to delivers youthful, radiant skin without toxic side effects that may pose a threat to consumers.

To celebrate its product launch, The Goddess In Secret team is offering a pre-order discount worth $49.99. Customers can activate this discount by using the code MAGICAL2021.

For more information or to pre-order Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir, please visit https://goddessinsecret.com.

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Disclaimer: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Goddess In Secret, a new luxury women's beauty brand focused on helping women retain their youthful beauty, has announced the launch of its anti-aging skincare product, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir. The product is packed with 24 organic oils, absolutes, and extracts that synergistically work together to improve and enhance the look of more youthful, radiant skin.

Related link: https://goddessinsecret.com/

New Book Helps People to Deal with Loss During the Pandemic

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- When Gina Marie Mordecki's daughter was raped and murdered, she prayed that her death would not be in vain. Her new book, "God's Amazing Intimacy in Grief" (ISBN: 979-8578563751), is the answer to that prayer. Mordecki's book is written to help heal the hearts of others who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one.

"Right now, we're living through a terrible pandemic and people are dying," Mordecki said. "People are dying alone and their loved ones are left behind to cope with a reality of inconsolable sadness. I want this book to offer some comfort and perhaps, even provide some answers."

After Mordecki's daughter was murdered, people didn't know what to say.

"It's one thing to say, 'I'm sorry for your loss,' but it's quite another to live in a house with an empty place setting at the dinner table," she says. "And, for people suffering loss during the pandemic, the suffering is only compounded through quarantining and "stay-at-home" orders."

"God's Amazing Intimacy in Grief" is a short read, less than an hour, that serves to minister to people while they grieve. It asks and answers important questions such as "Why now?" and helps people to understand and resolve their anger with God. It shares stories of others who have lost children and details how they found their way out of the darkness.

Mordecki's personal account of her tragic loss shares personal experiences of how God tried to prepare her for the loss and then helped her to deal with the inevitable outcome. The book also references specific scripture and offers interpretation.

"God's Amazing Intimacy in Grief" is available on Amazon for 0.99 as an eBook and $5.99 in paperback format.

For more information: https://www.whispersfromgod1.com/

About the Author

Gina Marie Mordecki is a nurse and grief counselor. After her daughter was murdered, she attended grief share classes and then, for seven years, led a grief support group for women who had lost a child of their own. She also led bible study classes and is an avid student of the bible herself. She was president of her nursing class and has been a guest speaker for nurse graduating classes. She loves to sing and has been nicknamed "the singing nurse." She has a dog Mia, who is her faithful friend and emotional support pet. She believes that pets help to fill the loneliness and lessen the anxiety after the loss of a loved one.

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When Gina Marie Mordecki's daughter was raped and murdered, she prayed that her death would not be in vain. Her new book, "God's Amazing Intimacy in Grief" (ISBN: 979-8578563751), is the answer to that prayer. Mordecki's book is written to help heal the hearts of others who have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one.

Related link: https://www.whispersfromgod1.com/