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Volume 1 | Issue 01 | August 2014ARIZONA

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EVENTS

14 SPLASH PARTYINDUSTRY’S Monthly Networking Party

16 FOOTBALL & FASHION Gianna Nicole’s Latest Fashion Fundraiser

MUSIC19 Burning the Boats! Austin Carthell’s inspiring story

PICTORIAL23 SHANTIA VENEY Why she’s the most booked model in AZ!

FITNESS30 Get Skinny or Die Trying A healthy approach to diet & excercize

TRAVEL34 GOING HOME IN STYLEWhat do you say to your home town?

FASHION36 A Fashion Faux Pas Inside the life of a Promo Model

BITES

40 Let’s Do LunchTanzy’s Chef Steven Dishes the Dirt

42 FOOD & WINE Fake it till you Taste It!

NIGHTLIFE

44 Old Town’s Got Some Class Kelly’s at Southbridge; the perfect spot.

46 PHILANTHROPY 2014 LGBTQ PROM Equality in all shapes & fashions

CONTENTSAUG 2014

FILM06 FILM: BY KEVIN PHIPPSArizona’s top director gets reel

ART10 Modern Day VanGogh

Why the 5th Finger makes the difference

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LETTER FROM

THE EDITOR

…I guess the whole purpose of this magazine was to awaken my peers in the

industry, specifically in the desert, to an idea of reformation & grandeur. And

I got lucky, because they’re waking up, their rallying, and their ready for some

revolution!

INDUSTRY Magazine is about the shit right behind the wet of your lips, the

words on the tip of your tongue, and the whispers rolling off the hot breathe

of every person you meet. We represent the truth, sometimes we piss people

off, and to tell you the truth I think that’s fucking brilliant! We want people

talking, and more importantly questioning… Everything.

We’ll work our asses off to best represent the film community, the fashion mob, the musicians, the sports fanatics, the philanthropists,

the freaks, the tech geeks, and beauty queens the best we know how… and sometimes you might not agree with what we have to say.

But that’s okay, cause we’re going to keep saying it anyway.

You know, I read Vogue like it’s the fucking bible --- And I’ve always seen the publication and Anna Wintour (an idol of mine) like a

jersey barrier, infinitely partitioning the rapid succession and excessive speeds of the fashion industry. Keeping everything in it’s lane,

avoiding fatal crashes, fire, guts, and carnage. And when this project came to be I meditated on that for a while, how {respectfully}

perfectly placed such a defining median might be on this highway.

INDUSTRY Magazine’s goal is to have every reader questioning. Bulldozing jersey barrier-esk limitations, while respecting the supreme

power of why they exist. The age-old “you’ve gotta know the rules before you break em”, song and dance.

My promise to our supporters is to hold our readers as accountable as we at INDUSTRY hold ourselves…

So lets rise up…

…lets thrive.

Gianna Nicole

sometimes we piss people off, and to tell you the truth I think that’s fucking brilliant!”

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PUBLISHER | EDITORGianna Nicole

MANAGING EDITOR | CREATIVE DIRECTORJoseph James

CONTRIBUTING WRITERSKevin R. Phipps, Alexandria Pierce, Esther Blue, Lisa Mills,

Mirelle Wright, Joseph James, Gianna Nicole

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSJoseph James, Steven Trujillo, Tiera Allen, Steven

Fellheimer, Killian Mckeown, Jacob Tyler Dunn

EDITORIAL [email protected]

EDITORIAL/ADVERTISING OFFICES1210 E. Indian School Rd.

Phoenix, AZ 85014Phone: 480.779.9067

comments: [email protected]

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission from this publisher.

Photographs, graphics, and artwork are the property of INDUSTRY Arizona Magazine.

© 2014 INDUSTRY Arizona MagazinePRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

STAY IN THE KNOW! @industryaz

PHOTOGRAPHERSPOTLIGHTJOSEPH JAMES

Inspired by visual storytelling, and with over twenty years experience in front of the camera acting as a catalyst, he found his new home behind the lens in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since then some of his cli-ents have included: ABC, Remy Martin, Bravo TV, Liberty Mutual, BMW, and Spike TV. He can also be spotted as a photographer, red carpet host, and sponsor at esteemed fashion events across the country, including New York Fashion Week, Miss America, and film festivals nationwide.He is acclaimed for his sultry contemporary style, which has garnered both critical and commercial recognition. Most notably, his visually striking images have deemed him a master of both lines and lighting. James’ vision and ability to paint evocative stories that speak of the human essence and bold empowerment have left him recognized as one of the most influential modern-day photog-raphers.

A native of New York, Joseph James had to travel a world away to get his unique start in photography. Already a seasoned model, stage and screen actor, and professional dancer; Joseph James found his true calling while serving our country in Iraq, capturing the stories of American soldiers with his camera.

ON THE COVER: Model: Shantia Veney | Photographer: Joseph James | Hair & Make-Up Artist: Gianna Nicole |

Shot on-location at Vdara Hotel & Spa Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Status quo, the existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues, I was asked to write an article on our current state of filmmaking in Arizona. Sounds easy enough right? First and foremost I don’t consider myself a writer not because I don’t

believe I have good ideas but because I am not extremely well versed in the art of the written language.I am here in Jerome, Arizona at the 2nd annual Jerome Film Festival. I have been so kindly asked to do panels on women in film, an art show and teach some acting classes. I am a director and acting coach by trade. I have been fortunate to work on some pretty big commercials and some nice indepen-dent films, here and LA.I got a chance to watch some short films from around the world to our own backyard this weekend. The one thing I noticed with the foreign films that I was watching was that they were clean, very nicely edited, great lighting and fine acting. It saddened me because as soon as the next short came on, I knew it was an AZ short before we even saw any characters. The lighting was

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a bit rough, the editing was choppy and the music really didn’t belong in the film. The acting at times was decent and at other times it was spotty. Then another AZ short came on. Same issue, although this time the acting and writing was pretty good. It saddened me. This by all means does not encompass every-one in Arizona or the world but I was able to immediately spot where these shorts were coming from. I once talked to a very famous actor in LA, this actor pointed out that film in AZ is looked down upon. Ouch!Why? Why is it that immediately I had a pain in my heart as soon as I saw the first frames of the AZ shorts? And other films as well? I mean we have awesome people here waiting to be as creative as humanly possi-ble. Something is missing. Something we are afraid to face. Some will say FILM - BY

KEVIN PHIPPS

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talent, some will say laziness, are we taking the time to learn from our last film, some will say quality, and is it the same in other states as well? They say we have heart and that we are a team. So then what is it? Are we being brutally honest with ourselves when critiquing our work? I say we have to be. I am fighting a war, one with myself every day to make my films better. I ask myself: Would I watch this or pay to go see it? If I have one doubt then I gear up to go again and learn from the last one.I want to throw some possible ideas as to why or what is getting in our way. There may be more and you have that answer. Here are just a few of mine that I have noticed.

1. Ego, boy does it get in the way. It stops you from seeing what is in front of you. It clouds the grow-ing and learning by leaps. Example would be: I see a ton of people com-ing out of film festivals and they ask what do you think of my film? They don’t want the truth even when they say they do. They want a pat on the back, people know this so they say, “It’s amazing!” WOW! You did so well” We are too afraid to say what we really feel for a few reasons. A. We are always hustling for our next job so why piss off a potential employer. B. Fear of hurting feelings, and gaining acceptance. They shake your hands, nod, turn around to their friends and in a hushed voice makes fun of you or criticize your film. Nothing is more hurtful than the truth in secret.

2. The other part of the ego is that we do 1 or 2 shorts and now we

are experts, we may even get lucky and win some awards… really? No, we aren’t. I see people knock oth-ers down because they didn’t use a dolly or that they used certain col-ors that they like. Blah, blah again. So much for that teamwork we are known for. What defines an expert? I don’t know but I can tell you that shoving your style down someone else’s style doesn’t mean anything. Make movies how you want, no how other people think you should. Be truthful to who you are. You only have one life. Which leads me to the next part.

3. Being blunt about your criticiz-ing or saying things like, ‘it sucked”, one movie may not be for you but it could be wonderful for others. So “it sucked” is not being blunt and helpful, its being an asshole. The only way to get through this and number 1 is to be honest without being hurtful. When I was in College I had a design professor who said, “What is this bullshit?” I told him that doesn’t help me and if you talk to me like that again I will go have a talk with your boss. I think you forget I am paying you 50k for my education, right now you’re teach-ing me to be mean, not construc-tive. He started being constructive I started to get better. IFP has this great thing going right now where you can show ten minutes of your film and get a truthful, real critique of your work without being rude but being constructive. This is a double edged sword, because you as the filmmaker or any artist must be ready and willing to hear what is being said to you, constructively. The filmmakers who shed that ego have

grown by leaps and bounds and take the time to see what others are say-ing, using what they can and throw-ing out what they don’t need.

4. Pettiness, filmmaking can be like one giant high school some-times. It’s about who is popular blah, blah, blah. Right now you could be the flavor of the month, next month it can be someone else. Who cares? It is amazing how petty we can be. I have seen people talk a great amount of shit about some filmmak-ers and then turn around and work for them super-fast. Interesting. I was always told the more crap you talked the more insecure you are. So stop feeding the insecurity monster. At the end of the day, you are not in compe-tition with them you are in competi-tion with yourself. FIGHT! Fight hard to see the truth in your work.

5. We lie to ourselves. Simple as that. We look at our work and hope so much that people will like us that we have wrapped our face in Gaff tape and can’t see anything. Stop! I ask myself a few things when mak-ing a movie. Number 1 and most important to me. Have I been truth-ful to myself and in the making of this film? At the end of the day you are responsible for your movie. No one else. If you give that to some-one and the film fails, then you will always have doubt. Number 2: Ask yourself, would you see or pay to see this in the theatre? 9 times out of 10 I have told myself no. When I go to film festivals and I get that ques-tion, “what did you think?” I ask them, “would you see this in the theatre and be truthful” They often stop right there. Look, at the end of the day you

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know the truth, you know where you cut corners. Don’t lie to yourself. The audience always knows. They don’t care that your actor was late, or you decided to play video games instead of work the script one more time. They don’t see you having a bad day or that you had a breakup dur-ing filming. They only get your end result. They unconsciously through the years have been groomed to see truthful work. They couldn’t tell you why but they can tell you it doesn’t work and at the end of the day you know it too.

6. Being thankful, as filmmakers we are blessed to be able to do the work we do. As directors we get a lot of glory so be thankful for the people who bust their ass off on your film. They arestanding in the rain, holding a C-stand so the wind doesn’t blow the silk onto the actor during a pivotal moment, and you yell or don’t even thank them. Especially if they aren’t getting paid, then all they get is scraps of your success so be thank-ful to them in every way. They make the movie that you designed in your head.

These are just a few of the things I have noticed over and over here with myself and others. I am going to leave you with this: It is by bringing each other up that we will succeed. I see some of the greatest corpora-tions invite their employees in to be partners in all ideas. They are treated with equal importance. Just because you are the top doesn’t mean you have all the answers. We must come together, we say this but our actions don’t show it.

We must be truthful to ourselves and our work. Sometimes that means getting down in the trenches and fighting for what is right. We must be brutally honest with ourselves and realize that there is a deep personal cost to make movies with better quality. The things I went through to make Grief have been crazy and profoundly touching. Is it going to be great for people? We shall see but I know what I have to work on.

You are worth it, and your films should reflect it. Ask yourself what am I going to do to get better? Map it out and then implement it. You have so many gifts to give to this world and they are unique to you. No go out there and be the best you, you can be because you have to be the change you want to see in film.Much love,

—Kevin R. PhiPPs

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Photo courtesy of Joseph James

Behind the Needle and under the gun, Gianna Nicole learns first hand what makes this studio unique

5TH FINGERSTUDIO

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rom the moment I arrived to Boomer’s studio, ‘5th Finger’ in Glendale, Az it was easy to tell I was going to have an amazing tattoo experience! I was

greeted promptly at the door with his preco-cious smile and taken straight to the back. The walls were craftily designed with ornate frames, filled with his artwork. Skillfully hand drawn portraiture’s of all sorts of characters, ranging from Hellraiser to a Younger Sonny Barger. All done with such attention to detail, it was almost hard to believe such precision art came from human hands.

“I came up with the name 5th Finger Studio after

I lost my finger in a gun shot accident...”

That is the beauty behind Boomer’s tal-ents, an incredible story of art, persever-ance, and overcoming adversity. Boomer came up with the name ‘5th Finger Studio’ after surviving a tragic gun accident which left him short one index finger, on his left and dominant hand. Afraid at the time he would never again be able to push the long stroke of a paintbrush, or sketch another clean line of pencil drawing he began an intense one-year of rehabilitation. Over the years his medium of art changed, but passion never waivered. He was offered an apprenticeship with a local valley tattoo shop and eagerly accepted the opportunity. Six years later his love for inking human art left him with a nearly inseparable 5th finger again, his tattoo gun!

When I asked him, as he was dancing across my skin with his sharp precision paintbrush, the one thing he wanted his new shop to be know for in the valley... his response was simple, “I want my shop to be thought of as more than just your average tattoo spot, I want it to be thought of as a place where art is created.”

And it clearly is, as I can tell you with certainty, after a body’s worth of my own tattoo’s, that Boomer’s is easily the cleanest looking ink on my skin! Applied effortlessly, and with an air of second nature, there was never a moment of insecurity, beautifully crafted and executed flawlessly to my liking! He went on to say that, “Art is eternal - all mediums. And people should respect the art put on their bodies as nothing less.” As tattoos are a forever decision on our-selves.

The 5th Finger Studio, located at 4709 W Olive Ave, in Glendale Arizona, is a shop built on loyalty and family values. With several artists extremely proficient in the art, a piercer, and a welcoming attitude, it’s easy to feel right at home and part of the family with 5th Finger!

‘BOOMER’ Owner/Operator5th Finger Studio

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Photo courtesy of Joseph James

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the

What we teach: as getting actors to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.

stage and film, it is necessary to let emotion and subtext build based on the truth of the action and on the other characters around them,rather than simply playing the action or playing the emotion.

Acting and Directing Studio

“It is my desire and deeper wish in life to change the way actors approach acting and to live a better life being truthful on stage and off” – Kevin R. Phipps

Welcome to the Artists’ Box: Are you an actor looking to bringyour performances to a whole new level of realism and authenticity? Are you a director looking to connect with your actors in a way that enables you to bring out the performances that you want?

Actors, who have completed this course in the past with Kevin R. Phipps, have won numerous awards and moved on to be cast in Arizona and Hollywood projects.

If you are serious about your craft, this class WORKS!

Meisner:

Visit us at: https://www.facebook.com/theartistbox or email us to get more info at: [email protected]

Coaches:About Kevin PhippsIMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2729685/Kevin is a professional Director and Assistant director with credits in LA independent feature film, music video, and high-budget national commercials. His prior work includes almost ten years graphic and digital art experience, and can be seen in such publications as X-men and GI Joe comics.

Disappointed in the performances he was getting as a film director, he knew he wasn't able to communicate with the actors on their level, Meisner's approach immediately clicked and the performances in his films reached new heights. When Kevin finished the 2-year program he decided that this technique needed to be fully taughthere in Arizona.

About Michael HanelinIMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4494988/referenceWhen he’s not at the hospital as an interventional radiologist Michael is a dedicated film actor who has starred in many local shortand feature films, such as Damsel, Voices from the Grave,

Some of his projects have been played at the Phoenix Film Festival, Phoenix Comicon, the IFP Masterpiece Challenge and the IFP 48 hour Challenge.

He had the pleasure of studying film and television technique with Marla Finn and (the late, Emmy winning producer)Peter Stelzer at the Phoenix Film Institute. He graduated the 2 yearMeisner program and coaches with Kevin.He one day hopes to play a doctor on TV.

Artists’ Box

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the

What we teach: as getting actors to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances.

stage and film, it is necessary to let emotion and subtext build based on the truth of the action and on the other characters around them,rather than simply playing the action or playing the emotion.

Acting and Directing Studio

“It is my desire and deeper wish in life to change the way actors approach acting and to live a better life being truthful on stage and off” – Kevin R. Phipps

Welcome to the Artists’ Box: Are you an actor looking to bringyour performances to a whole new level of realism and authenticity? Are you a director looking to connect with your actors in a way that enables you to bring out the performances that you want?

Actors, who have completed this course in the past with Kevin R. Phipps, have won numerous awards and moved on to be cast in Arizona and Hollywood projects.

If you are serious about your craft, this class WORKS!

Meisner:

Visit us at: https://www.facebook.com/theartistbox or email us to get more info at: [email protected]

Coaches:About Kevin PhippsIMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2729685/Kevin is a professional Director and Assistant director with credits in LA independent feature film, music video, and high-budget national commercials. His prior work includes almost ten years graphic and digital art experience, and can be seen in such publications as X-men and GI Joe comics.

Disappointed in the performances he was getting as a film director, he knew he wasn't able to communicate with the actors on their level, Meisner's approach immediately clicked and the performances in his films reached new heights. When Kevin finished the 2-year program he decided that this technique needed to be fully taughthere in Arizona.

About Michael HanelinIMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4494988/referenceWhen he’s not at the hospital as an interventional radiologist Michael is a dedicated film actor who has starred in many local shortand feature films, such as Damsel, Voices from the Grave,

Some of his projects have been played at the Phoenix Film Festival, Phoenix Comicon, the IFP Masterpiece Challenge and the IFP 48 hour Challenge.

He had the pleasure of studying film and television technique with Marla Finn and (the late, Emmy winning producer)Peter Stelzer at the Phoenix Film Institute. He graduated the 2 yearMeisner program and coaches with Kevin.He one day hopes to play a doctor on TV.

Artists’ Box

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Splash Party

Thursday July 17th, 2014

INDUSTRY Night

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Splash Party

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Make-Up Provided by:Susie MooreKristopher OsunaDania BlancoLauren Reeve

he Football and Fashion soiree produced by Gianna Nicole Productions, to benefit to the Chandler American Youth Football League. With guest appearances by Arizona Cardinals,

Sparky Sun Devil, and ASU Sun Devils football head coach Todd Graham. The event featured babes in bikinis fashion show with 20 of the valley’s hottest models, a celebrity silent auction, awesome drink specials and an exclusive evening with the Valley’s finest.

The event was captured on film and photography by long time AYF sponsor Joseph James Artography, other major contributors included; Elite Fitness, Marty’s Trophies, Mind Body & Flow, Triangles Bikini Shop, Athena Hair Extensions, Soliel D’or Spray Tanning, and Bravo TV’s own Body Construct – By Lori Ann. The stars were certainly all out, and what better beneficiary than the continuing education and athletics of our Valley’s youth!

Learn more about this great organization by going to:www.chandlerayf.com

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arthell was born in Peru, Indiana and split time growing up in Indiana, Ohio and Arizona. Since the age of two he can remember flying back and forth between

his parents. Carthell recalled at age six, “My dad used to put me on the spot.” Both of his parents would ask Carthell, his two sisters and brother to sing during church services. He comes from a musical family, “I learned to sing because that is what my family did.” He assumed everyone sang. Carthell said receiving copies of the Ray Charles and Stevie Wonder biographies as a child inspired him. He said, “I remember both of them. The path they took and how they believed in themselves.” He remembers receiving his first instrument, a tiny acoustic hand-me-down guitar from his father and to this day he still prefers to purchase used instruments from local musicians or at a mom and pop style shop. He calls his first ever solo in the 8th grade a catalyst. “I was singing by myself, no choir, no nothing. The crowd was cheering, which happens, but I didn’t know that. That’s when I realized, I’m good! If it wasn’t for that moment I might have not become a performer.” In high school he found himself involved in choir, theater, musicals and sing-ing in his spare time. He moved to Arizona in 2005. He had a career as a college advisor for four years at the University of Phoenix. Carthell said he received a great salary but, “When you have a phone job, I was a good person to talk to people but I hate crowded areas and desks. I was an advisor so every day I was telling people to pursue their dreams. You end up talking to yourself. Every day I tell people to go after what they want and every day I wasn’t. It was a good job but it was taking away from my dreams and goals. I couldn’t take it anymore. I put that in my resignation letter. I learned a lot there and I learned you have to pur-sue your dreams.”There are many risks involved in making a choice like Carthell’s. Carthell remembered, “I had been there for 4 years. I had seen people come and go. I saw a lot of people get laid off. A lot of people stayed and they were scared

to leave a paycheck. There was this cloud over you of fear. To start completely new in a field where I had no reputa-tion or experience. I had worked my way up.” It took him a while to leave he saved up and made some investment purchases. He said, “I made sure I had things I could sell, made sure car payments were gone and made a plan of action. I cut my living expenses in half. So yeah, it was scary as hell!”Carthell warns, “There are definitely risks because what if something happens to your health. It happened to me a month after I left. And it was all out of pocket. You can’t know. That’s the thing about taking a risk.” Carthell explained that leaving the company meant giving up health insurance. But now he is covered through insur-ance that is not tied to a job. He said, “The fact that I did struggle a little makes it so awesome. You have to think about health insurance. I had money in saving and that gave me time to get my income up.”Friends and family can be apprehensive of a choice like this says Carthell. “The people who worry about you the most will make you the most worried because they love you. Friends and family say, ‘What is your plan? What will you do if this happens?’ Strangers actually gave me the most encouragement because they saw my talent. When enough people you don’t know ask you, ‘Why are you working here at a desk? Why aren’t you out there performing?’ I got my support from those who love me and got confidence from the reac-tions strangers had to my music.”Carthell performs about 3 to 5 shows a week. He plays

AUSTIN CARTHELLBURNING HIS BOATSMany amateur artists wouldn’t dream of quitting their day jobs and pursuing their art full-time.

There are so many fears of what will happen if they take the plunge. But for Austin Carthell, 28, the fear of

regretting not pursuing his dream, in his later days, is what finally gave him the push to quit his day job.

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“The people who worry about you the most will make you the most worried because they love you.”

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“I still have nightmares

that I am back at a desk job”

guitar and sings, with drummer Brandon Thomas, 24, every Friday night at the Pig & Pickle restaurant on Thomas and Hayden at 8:30pm. He practices and prepares at least an hour or two a day. When he isn’t performing he writes music, cooks, fixes and builds things. He considers himself a video game and comic book nerd. When he’s not research-ing music that he will be performing a cover of, he’s jamming to Busta Rhymes or A Tribe Called Quest work from the 90’s.He describes his work as feel good music with influences of R&B, Funk, Swing, Jazz, Reggae and Soul. The singer/songwriter says, “If you listen to me and who I am per-forming with, you are going to feel better by the time you leave. It’s something unique yet familiar.” His album Offhand Footnotes is available for purchase on iTunes for $4.99. The most popular song is ‘Apologize’ and his favorite song to perform is ‘Be my Girl’. Carthell said it was the right time to produce an album in order to showcase his first year as a professional full-time musician. Carthell has discovered a lot about performing and has some advice for new artists. “I believe that our biggest problem is that we don’t believe in ourselves. The only way to do that is to start young and practice. You always want to do your best and you feel like you aren’t naturally. You feel like you have to apologize. What I do is try to really think about the song. Whenever you have stage fright it‘s because your mind is with the crowd. You got to get your mind in the music. It makes you not think about it. Then the crowd can enjoy it too.”. He advises artists dreaming of going full time to, “Make a

plan and just do it. If you fail, at least when you are old you won’t say I didn’t try.” Carthell draws inspiration from his own life and the improvement he has made. He stated, “People that have seen me since I started are noticing improvement. I feel that since I am improving I am doing it right. I’m figuring out the next step.” He wants to play music

into his twilight years and learn to master his technique and play the guitar with ease. Carthell said, “In the future I want to have a center for youth, a non-pvrofit music school for kids. If I would have had lessons as a kid or somewhere for my mom and dad to take me to learn, I would have been a lot more successful. In five years I want a ranch house, I’m not sure what state but I know it’s somewhere that val-ues education, music and the arts. That is where I need to be if I am going to have a family and raise kids. I plan to do good things with my life and spread positivity.” Not surprisingly he doesn’t ever see himself in

a career that involves a traditional ‘9 to 5’schedule. “I still have nightmares that I am back at a desk job. But the cool thing is every day I wake up and I am not at a desk job.” Now the only time he sits at a desk is when he’s in his own home office producing music. Carthell is happy to say, “I make my own schedule and vacations. The reward is that I am my own boss. There’s no Sunday night feeling that I have to go to work tomorrow morning. That doesn’t happen to me anymore. My work makes me feel good.”

– Esther Blue

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1210 E. Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85014 | @JosephJamesArt

MODEL: Shantia VeneySTYLIST: Gianna NicolePHOTOGRAPHER: Joseph JamesLOCATION: Vdara Las Vegas

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n a quick fix culture, obsessed with the idea of minimal effort and maximum results, we are often drawn to ads promising

“to get you that perfect body with a few simple steps”. Often times those ‘few simple steps’ result in undesir-able outcomes to our overall health. Now don’t get me wrong, I com-pletely understand why these fad diets are attractive. Who wouldn’t want to get bikini ready without having to step foot in a gym, or put any thought into what we do and eat on a daily basis. I would be on board one hundred percent if it actu-ally worked. However, the cold hard truth is that it won’t. The results you see will disappear sooner than they appeared. If you do get results that seem to be lasting, open a book a read a little about what our bodies need to perform optimally and you’ll soon find yours is performing sub par. What I’m getting at is this: you can most definitely be sexy, healthy, and happy all at the same time but it will take work and consistency.

After being apart of the health and fitness industry for a number of years, I’ve found that most people are willing to get skinny at any cost, and I do not mean financially. What is interesting about that statement is that although they are willing to do anything to lose those few extra

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pounds, they do not want to put in the real time and effort it takes to make it happen. Instead are filled with ideas of simply eliminating nec-essary parts their nutrition because they have heard it will make them shed pounds faster then spending 3 hours a week in the gym. So what people really mean is that they are willing to sacrifice their overall health just to lose a few pounds.

One of the most popular, and mis-conceived diet plans I’ve heard about is cutting the amount of carbohy-drates an individual consumes. Carb depleting or low carb dieting is one of those fads diets that promises quick results, but forgets to mention the importance of that nutrient and its long-term effect on the body.

So –what’s the deal with carbohy-

The dangers of carb crashing, and the truth inside your favorite guilty pleasures. . .

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drates anyway? Well let me show you. Low carb dieting has been around for years, touting the benefits of cutting out carbs while increas-ing fat and protein to lose weight. But, when you look at the details of this particular diet more in depth you might find yourself questioning its validly. From studying health and fitness throughout my academic and personal career I’ve come up with a few points that briefly detail exactly why carbs are important for us, and what we can really expect from a low carb diet. Let’s take a look at some objective, scientifically based facts.

Carbs Wont Make You Fat!You will not gain weight from eating carbs, unless you are taking in more than your body can burn during daily activity. Some experts believe, how-ever, that the type of carbohydrates that make up most of your diet make a difference. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 recommends an intake of carbohydrates from 45-65% of our daily calories.

The Amount of Weight Lost on a Low Carb Diet is DeceptiveWhen a person first begins a low carb diet the weight loss can appear dramatic. However, almost all of the weight lost is due to the release of water as the body burns glycogen. Also, if the person’s calorie intake is low enough, part of the weight reduction is from loss of muscle tissue.

Carbs Keep Us Going Carbohydrates are the best energy source to keep our muscles moving and our brains functioning prop-erly. Everyone needs doses of carbs

Digestive and Weight Problems Can Occur When Carbohydrates are Limited too MuchUnfortunately I come from a his-tory of digestive problems, spending many nights in the hospital simply because something did not sit well in my stomach. I cannot imagine purposely inducing such symptoms on myself just to lose weight the ‘easy’ way. To put it briefly, diets lack-ing in carbohydrates are also lacking in fiber, a necessary nutrient to help prevent constipation and promote overall digestive health.

The Bottom LineStick to the basics and put in work. There is no reason to remove neces-sary portions of our daily nutrition just to temporarily drop a dress size. Instead, simply try to eat more whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and less of the sweets, processed and refined foods. If that proves to be a challenge, don’t freak out! It takes time and effort. There is no real easy way of getting the ‘perfect’ body. You have to fight the urge to stay home on the couch, and head out to the gym instead. You also must keep in mind there everyBODY is different. Just because your friend was able to successfully complete and maintain a certain diet doesn’t mean the same for you. Take the time to get to know your body! Love your body for what it is, then strive to make it better the healthiest way possible!

— AlexAndRiA PieRce PRo BiKini comPetitoR, fitness

sPeciAlist, And PRofessionAl model

throughout the day to for emotional, intellectual, and physical well being. It is especially important to keep your body supplied with enough car-bohydrates if you exercise or partici-pate in any type of athletic activity. Our bodies store a limited supply of carbohydrates in the form of glyco-gen–in both the muscles, and liver. We draw on the muscle glycogen and some of our stored fat for daily energy, especially when we exercise or do any type of physical labor. Fat can’t be used as the exclusive fuel, so when the carbohydrate reserve is depleted, we feel considerably fatigued.

Low Carb Diets Negatively Affect Thinking and PerformanceIf you live an active lifestyle (which I hope is most of us) it is important you are mentally alert. The glyco-gen stored in the liver is used to help maintain a normal blood sugar level, to “feed” our brains. Unlike the mucles, the brain can’t store its own glucose or burn fat. So, when you overly-restrict carbohydrates to the point that you deplete your liver glycogen; the brain is poorly fueled. This results in loss of coordination,

inability to focus, and weakness.

Low Carb Diets are Lacking in Important Nutrients Vitamin E, thiamin, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc come up short in carb depleting diets. When the necessary vitamins and nutrients our bodies need to maintain optimum heath are reduced, we become more susceptible to illness and disease.

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little chance of alleviation in my future. To make mat-ters more unbearable I had recently enrolled myself into Paul Mitchell The School Rhode Island, and the students were by and large ASSHOLES! Most of the teachers weren’t much better, the good teachers knew to keep their mouths shut at the horror show that was their nine-to-five, and the rest were just a part of the problem. Undertrained and overwhelmed was the norm. Poor man-agement from ownership on down to the director. Bullies, both teacher and student, as cattiness and jealousy ran

ourteen thousand… That’s the number; approximately, of Future Professionals that Paul Mitchell The School graduates internationally per year. In what

seems like a lifetime ago I became a single spec of dust in a sea of fourteen thousand other black spandex wear-ing, excessive hairspray using, narcissists. Or at least that’s what it felt like…

The school I attended was a far cry from the school I was asked to attend as alum this past August, {but you’ll have to wait a little on that part of the story!}. Years ago, a different staff… different ownership and management,,, Different experience all together.

My time at Paul Mitchell The School was practically unbearable, a story I’ve not shared with many. I was struggling to wade in a sea of uncertainty in my own personal life. A new marriage, failing faster than given a chance to grow wings. Unexpected pregnancy, then miscarriage. The grey skies were certainly lingering, with

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rampant in the classrooms and on the studio floor. I was picked on ran-domly, and often without cause, just because people are sucky. (Real jour-nalism right there!)

I can draw a fairly juvenile picture of my time there: Students pick on each other, not many people retain much, teachers choose favorites, students get pregnant with teachers children, teachers sleep with other teachers in the storage roomssss… Wait, wait, wait… Okay I’m divulging a bit too much! Back on track… It was a train wreck, we’ve established that!

By the end of my time there I was merely clocking hours, and marking days off of a calendar. There was nothing left I thought the school could offer me, short of a check-in to the closest psych ward. With small glimmers of hope, as the proverbial essence of what Paul Mitchell Systems stands for would lighten my day, the ever gloomy attitude of the school would instantly knock it back out of me. Until that is, in my final month of school, pregnant once again, (health-ily, thankfully!) in attendance of a life-changing seminar hosted by

Giulio Veglio and Winn Claybaugh, esteemed members of the Paul Mitchell family. By the end, when I gave a standing ovation along with the other 500 students who came out to hear them talk, I was in an uncontrollable state of tears and gratitude to be a part of such a great family like Paul Mitchell Systems. Moreover, the fashion and beauty industry. And it was then that I decid-

ed not to let the bounds of the hand I had been given (a shitty administra-tion) determine my worth. I put my head down, I graduated silently, and headed off to the west coast.

Years later, I’ve accomplished every-thing I set out to do that day in the auditorium, and so much more! A lifetime of “NO’s” re-written in a brief moment, by a few inspirational people. I also did have a team of very supportive staff back then who would secretly cheer me on, on a daily basis. My phase II (honors pro-gram) teacher, our financial aid advi-sor, and a select few other friends and staff… I guess they weren’t all bad!

I, over the years have followed the drama and transition of my old school. I’ve watched the school that forever changed my life almost close it’s doors, but instead thrive, and sur-vive through total revolution. Those

same people who helped me sur-vive a very dark time in my life rose through also, and are now in care of the schools future as new direc-tor and management staff.

I was recently asked to come back to my school to talk about my time, and also about entrepreneurship and professionalism in the fashion and beauty industry. I was happy

to find the halls bustling with positive energy. What once was so much darkness is now replaced with smiling faces and eager students, the future professionals of our industry. I had the hon-ored privilege to sit with some of them recently and share my story, and journey of adversity, and triumph; It’s through the

eagerness of people like them that I find the motivation to tell stories like these.

We should congratulate the staff at Paul Mitchell The School Rhode Island, for they have taken what most thought was unsalvageable, and resurrected it with nothing but sheer determination. I am thankful to be a part of an amazing brand, and family.

– Gianna Nicole

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“Five feet nothing, frizzy hair, & glasses. . . One models journey of perseverance in a typical world. Inner beauty, and a little resilience was all she needed to conquer even the fierce fashion industry! ”

A FASHION FAUX PAS

My mother used to take me to new places as a kid, never

forgetting to bring her film camera with us. She was, and

still is, an easily amused lady. With the excitement of a

tourist, she would wave from afar and yell, “Smile!”, no

matter who as around. I would often cover my face or frown at her

instead. Being picked on for my small stature and my frizzy, unruly

hair made me very shy and the last thing I

wanted was to attract attention to myself.

By the time I entered high school, my

mother stopped embarrassing me as much

as she used to. Since I still hadn’t figured

out what to do with my curls, I had my hair

chemically processed straight, ending my

awkward hair era and boosting my self-

esteem. I actually started to miss being

behind my mom’s dumb camera so I slowly

took an interest in the modeling industry.

After school, I attended a talent school that

taught me a slue of skills as it related to

being a model. From makeup application

and posing to auditioning and comp cards,

I was well equipped at the age of 15 to

attend my first runway casting call, hosted

by a prestigious high fashion agency. “This

is it! I’m going to get this!”, I thought, as the

judges looked pleased with my walk and

poses. My name was not called when it came

time to announce the winners however, and I

decided to ask one of the judges what I could do better for next time.

Needless to say, he told me to grow a few inches and I believed there

would never be a next time. I never did end up growing any taller

since then but I did grow mentally and socially. As I entered college, I

enjoyed interacting with my peers. The people I met, the organizations

I was in, and the parties I attended all taught me just as much, if

not more, about people than the classes I took. The most important

thing I ended up learning was that CONFIDENCE IS KEY! With my

growing confidence I decided to give my curls another chance and it

took two grueling years to grow out all of the chemically processed

hair. Once my curls came through, it was trial and error. I would have

good hair days then I would have bad hair days, never knowing which

to expect. It wasn’t until I was out of college however, that I fully

gained the amount of confidence that I have now. I finally found the

right hair products, the right process, and the right stylist for what

was once an unruly mess. I now knew how to work with my hair and

it felt great! On top of my newfound hair regimen, life experiences,

traveling, and dealing with difficult people all helped nourish my

self-esteem. I learned that nobody will respect

you until you respect yourself. “Fake it to make

it” became my motto. By fake I do not mean in

personality or in image, but in telling yourself that

you are the smartest, strongest, sexiest person in

the room. Everywhere I went I pushed myself to

approach others with a friendly smile and a topic

of conversation. This eventually became second

nature to me and I ended up with my first gig

as a promo model. For those of you not familiar

with the promo world, us models are hired to

represent a brand or product not just by standing

next to it and looking gorgeous, but by educating

consumers on the ins and outs of whatever we are

marketing. On top of that, we must be skilled in

both small talk and sales. Sometimes we are asked

to arrive early and stay late to assist with setup

and breakdown of the product display. Other times,

we are asked to take pictures and send in a recap

on how well we did that day. know how to do both

rather quickly.

The role of a promo model has kept me active

and well-rounded! You know you have found something that you love

to do when you don’t feel as though you are working. Being able to

be a positive part about someone’s day has given me satisfaction in

what I do. Another bonus to this job is that you have the opportunity

to learn something new from all walks of life. I feel truly at home

being around new faces, co-workers and consumers alike as I continue

to gain an indefinite number of skills and work on self development

along the way. The way to becoming a successful person is first by

practice and then through routine. Be confident in your talents and

abilities. Embrace where you have been and take the good with the

bad. And most importantly, “Be yourself, everyone else is taken”

– LISA MILLS

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VITAE AMETS UNSI

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ARTISANAL CUISINE LET’S DO LUNCH!

Tanzy’s own; Chef Steven Butler serves up the secret to his success

ne of the hardest decision in business is deciding where to meet for lunch or dinner. Lunch meetings should be relaxed, in an environment that is comfortable yet classy, and not so loud that you have to shout at one another in order to be heard. The service must be prompt but not pushy, and the food, well the quality of the meal might as well be your business card. As people we can’t seem to help but judge each other based on our decisions, so deciding where to conduct your next meeting of Global Domination

should not be taken lightly. We sat down with Chef Steven, Head Chef at Tanzy in North Scottsdale, one of our most popular meeting spots, to learn what made Tanzy’s menu so amazing. “I was exposed to a worldly palette at a very young age.” said Chef Steven. Traveling all over the world with his mother, spending time on the islands, and enjoying the local delicacies his different homes had to offer, laid the groundwork for a lifetime of flavor. “As a young boy I would adventure through the woods, picking the boysenberries and blackberries strait from their plants. I would experience the fresh fish, caught and cooked strait from the water at his feet. The festivities of roasting an entire pig!” Steven was never afraid of trying new food; the succulent tastes, each one so different from the next, became not only an adventure anymore, but also a passion, and deep seeded love. When his parents separated at a young age, he was forced to begin fending for himself, and younger sister more than usual. This allowed him to begin cooking more and more frequently, thus sparking and even greater desire not only to taste, but also to create great food!

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“I’ve never been afraid...I’ve always been adventurous with food...”

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Chef Steven went on to work in kitchens the rest of his life, starting as a teenager as a dish-washer, then prep cook, and later head cook. It wasn’t until several years later he decided to make this a forever career and went to on to become professionally educated in the craft of culinary cuisine. While he was always wildly and naturally gifted as a chef, with his now formal training he became unstoppable. Steven went on to be a sous chef, and study and work under top indus-try leaders. Head Chef Steven now runs the kitchen at Tanzy, an artisanal Italian restaurant, in Scottsdale’s swanky north end hotspot Scottsdale Quarter. He’s widely known for his attention to detail, quality ingredients, and classic flavor combinations.

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FOOD & WINEORDERING WINE WITHOUT LOOKING STUPID

1.What goes with what?

Ok this is not as hard as you might

think...let’s keep it simple.

MEAT | CHICKEN | FISHRED | WHITE | WHITE

The truest answer to what goes with

what is personal preferance, however if

you desire to give the impression that

you are a connoisseur there are a few

main varietals to keep in mind.

RED: 1. Cabernet Sauvignon: Strong

& Bold Red; great for steaks as it

will aid in digestion. 2. Merlot: The

Bi-Texual of the wines! Light & Fruity

and can go both ways; Meat & Chicken.

Also great with Pasta! 3. Pinot Noir: the

lightest of the Red family and is great

with salad, chicken, & fish dishes.

WHITE: 1. Chardonnay: the most

popular white and can go well with

most any meal you’re haivng. If your

date doens’t like Red Wine, this is a safe

bet! 2. Pinot Grigio: the lighest of the

whites and a perfect choice for salad,

fish, and even light chicken dishes.

3. Sauvignon Blanc: my personal favor-

ite is from Marlborough New Zealand,

this is a crisp, light white with a grape-

fruit aftertaste. Goes perfectly with Pasta,

and Chicken dishes.

2.Know How to “Taste”When the waiter arrives with your bottle

and pours a little in your glass what do

you do? If you’re like most people you

take a sip not knowing why and say yes

that’s it! As if you had any idea what you

were talking about.

The “Tasting” is all about the scent of the

wine. What you’re trying to determine is

if the wine has been ‘corked’ or gone bad.

This happens when air penetrates the

cork turning the wine into vinegar which

you will be able to smell from the cork

and/or ‘nose’ of the wine in the glass.

But Did you Know?‘Tasting’ used to be the common pre-

liminary rite in ancient times. Generally

the first drink was taken by the chief of

a tribe because he had to be served first

as the representative of the god. It also

symbolically lifted the taboo that pro-

hibited drinking on ordinary occasions,

and neutralized the mana that inheres in

sacramental drinks. It was also an assur-

ance to guests that the drink was not

poisoned.

Even today in western society the man

ordering a bottle of wine for his compan-

ions, or offering wine to guests, often has

the first sip from his glass and then has

the other glasses filled. This is a survival

of the old ‘tasting’ custom, by which the

host ‘approved’ the drink, and ensured

that it was free from poison.

“The first time you taste a great wine, is like the first time kissing a woman, you’ll never forget that moment...”

– sommelier James Zemlock

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Fresh garlic, basil, Kalamata olives and capers in a San Marzano plum tomato sauce. Served with fingerling potatoes.Wine Paring: CALERA Ryan - 2011 PINOT NOIR

CHILEAN SEABASS LIVORNESE

PARMA SAMPLER

A taste of all their fine aged Italian meats on one plate.Proscuitto di San Daniele, Hot Coppa, Salami, herbed goat cheese, rosemary mustard, braised escarole, spiced figs, roasted red pep-pers, Fontina and Grana Padano cheeses. Wine Pairing: CA’MARCANDA - PROMIS 2011

Basil Mojito:About 10 large basil leaves, divided1/4 cup plus 4 tsp. superfine sugar, divided1/4 cup lime juice1/2 cup white rumAbout 1/2 cup cold club sodaLime wedges

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“Come Party at Our House!”

uring my time in the Army I was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. There was very little on TV there that was

entertaining with the exception of Germany’s version of American Idol; ‘Deutschland sucht den Superstar’, which despite my inability to understand what they were saying, amazed me how seam-lessly these performers could transition from the rich and sometimes harsh grammer into the fluid and perfectly executed tones of American Pop music. Luckily the bases PX (Post Exchange) had an endless supply of TV shows on DVD which I took advantage of every night. My favorite of which was the iconic sitcom ‘Friends’. Every night for over a year I would watch episode after episode being sucked into every “The one where...” situations that these six Friends would encounter always imagining that I was somehow connected to this zany group. I knew my addic-tion was getting out of hand when something ‘Friends-like’ would happen to me and my first instinct was to tell Joey, Chandler, and Ross. I, like many generations since the dawn of situational comedies, have grown up with fictional members of their childhood psychies. From the gang at ‘Cheers’, to the diner in ‘Seinfeld’, let’s not forget America’s favorite made up coffee shop, ‘Central Perk’, and of course the new-est haunt in my imaginary ‘Bar Crawl’, MacLaren’s Pub! I had such a place that my group of pals would meet

every weekend; O’Rilley’s Irish Pub. Many a hazy memory has been forged in that mahogony lined establishment.

I have longed to find a place to call home here in Arizona that could be the next resting place for my pilsner. Only a few weeks ago I wandered into Kelly’s at Southbrige in Old Town Scottsdale off E 6th Ave, for a mid-day cold one with my favorite drink-ing companion, Gianna Nicole. The moment we passed the ornate wood-end threshold we knew we

had found the gem of Old Town. The bar is where a bar should be, the centerpiece of the action, lined with rich wooden textures and warm lighting so inviting you can almost hear someone shout, “Norm!” as you walk in. To your left, a living room set up complete with the most unique, large comfy couches that would make the gang at ‘Central Perk’ jealous. To the right an elegant dining area suggest-ing there might be more to this establishment’s menu than just fine spirits. As we moved passed the couches to the rear we found a red felt bil-

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liard table, perfectly dressed for the discerning player and/or ‘Hustler’. Suddenly, as if Henry Hill had began a narra-tion in my mind, I saw a private room in the back corner that just had to be fashioned from every Godfather-esq fantasy I’ve ever had. Rich mahogony, oversized couches and chairs, and a sense that this room is beyond VIP, telling me I had found the location of my next birthday extravaganza! As I turned the corner into the next room I fully expect-ed to see the ‘Rat-Pack’ enjoy-ing scotches and cigars. What I found solidified Kelly’s as my ‘new home’ for revalry; a corked wall with 3 soft cork dart-boards with actual darts!!! None of this my first Sony plastic tip nonsense, Kelly’s at Southbridge is a place where a man can be a man! As I turned to Gianna, who I fully expected to be look-ing at the ‘Christmas morning’ expression on my face with restraied amusement, I was surprised to see that she too was taken aback by the magesty of this place. It seems that the shows I grew up loving also held a special place in her heart as well. Later we would discover after talk-ing with General Manager, Brad Kircher and Manager Jeff O’Brien, that they pride themselves on the fact that Kelly’s is a place where women feel safe and both men and women can kick back and have a good time.

Their motto, “Come party at our house”, is one they certainly live by. Before learning anything about who we were, Jeff offered to give us a tour of his ‘home’, as well as insisting we try their gourmet menu of unconventional

‘bar-food’. From their Award Winning Burgers, made with Kelly’s own Four Cut blend of Short Rib, Sirloin, Chuck and

Brisket, to my personal favorite, the Pork Wings which literally fall off the bone, Kelly’s stan-dard for bar food is ‘the new standard!’ Chef Israel Medina, a

self taught master of culinary creations, played a big part in developing and updating the eclectic menu at Kelly’s. “He’s not afraid to try new things, and we support that cre-ativity”, says Manager Jeff O’Brien.

“Kelly’s at Southbridge is also a great place to hold events”, says GM Brad Kircher. In fact, Kelly’s is hosting their annual “Kelly’s Cup” Golf Tournament to benefit the Charro Foundation. After a fun day on the course with tons of surprises and unique games including a “Mad-Ball” challenage, the fun continues into

the night at Kelly’s to kick-off the Arizona Cardinal’s sea-son opener. With even more games and prizes awarded that night, Kelly’s certainly knows how to keep the night poppin! We were so impressed with our first visit that last Thursday, Gianna Nicole hosted a team building party at Kelly’s. It was a fun filled night for our models and film makers alike. We began our night in the living room area where our friendly waitstaff delievered service with a smile, as well as our fair share of drinks, shots and deli-cious food. After a while we moved to the dart room and adjacent outdoor patio (of which there are three at Kelly’s) where we made new friends and event took advantage of the dance floor. A great time was had by all and you can be sure to find both Gianna and I, as well as our many friends enjoying our new “home”, be it on the patch-work couches, or hustling our way on the billiards, throwing back some brews as we aim for the bulls-eye, or maybe enjoying a romantic evening for two in the beautiful dining area. We hope to see you out at Kelly’s at Southbridge some-time soon, and if we do don’t be sad if I run the table on you.

“Kelly’s at Southbridge is also a great place to hold events”

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ow was your high school prom? Was it like being royalty for an evening with beautiful formal wear, flowers, dinner, amazing decorations, trendy music, then catching all of those memories with

pictures? Did you spend all day getting ready, getting your hair done or cut, tanning, makeup, getting a manicure and pedicure? Or were you one of the youth that was bullied out of a night to remember by being made fun of for being overweight or too thin, LBGTQ (lesbian, bisexual, gay, transgender, questioning), or just being different?

These resilient individuals could be youth that have been abused, are homeless due to being kicked out of their houses by unaccepting parents, bullied or possibly even being victims/survivors of human trafficking.

Rebel & Divine UCC was proud to present the OneNTen & QHigh’s Masquerade Prom on May 31st for any youth between the ages of 14-24 that had been bullied or felt unsafe attending their prom in high school. The primary focus was the LBGTQ community.

Youth from all over the valley gathered to celebrate their individuality at the Nelson Hall of Beatitudes United Church of Christ in Phoenix. Because everyone deserves to feel beautiful and experience but-terflies, over 70 volunteers and donors came together to serve over 150 adolescents which included decorations,

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dinner, makeup, corsages, boutonnieres, for-mal wear, haircuts, and pictures.

Mirelle Wright worked with these nonprofits to assist with their prom. She is currently working on establishing her 501(c)3 non-profit status that will focus on any at-risk youth that needs mentoring, confidence building, resource referrals, and also includes her prom formal wear program.

This program is designed to provide formal wear to youth who could not afford to pur-chase the items. All formal wear is donated, cleaned, and then loaned out to the youth with the understanding of returning it to keep the inventory sustainable.

We all know most of our dresses are worn 1-2 times, and then sit in our closet, so why not make someone feel like royalty for an evening. She also dedicates her free time networking and connecting for profits or volunteers to agen-cies that may need some assistance.

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MODEL DEVELOPMENTComprehensive model and talent development programs, and percentage based model and talent management partnerships. Introductory

Model Development Workshop | Comprehensive Model Development Program | Advanced Model Development Master Class.

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