Women With Know how September 2014 Issue

Pioneers in Skirts

SEPTEMBER 2014

The Main Source ofPollutants at Home Could Surprise You

Triumph

Over

Fear

AshleyMaria

Lea-AnnBerst amp

Gretchen Brodowicz Kathryn Keziah BioSweep of Western Carolina

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4 Connect And Grow With Women In Our Community

Celebrate It hasnrsquot been that long The 94th anniversary for passage of the Wom-

enrsquos Suffrage Amendment the 19th amend-ment to the US Constitution was on August 26

Finally women were allowed to legally vote

In the 19th century two women ran for the presidency - Victoria Woodhull in 1872 and Belva Lockwood in 1884 and 1888 Neither was permitted under the law to vote but nothing in the law prevented them from running for office Each woman pointed to this irony in her campaigning On January 12 1915 a suffrage bill was brought before the United States House of Representatives but was defeated by a vote of 204 to 174 Another bill was brought before the House on January 10 1918 On the evening before Presi-dent Wilson made a strong and widely published appeal to the House to pass the bill It was passed by two-thirds of the House with only one vote to spare The vote was then carried into the Senate Again President Wilson made an appeal but on September 30 1918 the amendment fell two votes short of the two-thirds neces-sary for passage 53-31 On February 10 1919 it was again voted upon and then it was lost by only one vote There was considerable anxiety among politicians of both parties to have the amendment passed and made effective before the general elections of 1920 so the President called a special session of Congress and a bill introducing the amendment was brought before the House again On May 21 1919 it was passed 304 to 89 with 42 votes more than necessary On June 4 1919 it was brought to the Senate and after a long discussion it was passed with 56 ayes and 25 Within a few days Michigan ratified the amendment Other states followed suit at a regular pace until the amendment had been ratified by 35 of the necessary 36 state legis-latures After Washington on March 22 1920 ratification languished for months Fi-nally on August 18 1920 Tennessee narrowly ratified the Nineteenth Amendment making it the law throughout the United States Thus the 1920 election was the first United States presidential election in which women were permitted to vote in every state

Your vote is always important You have a responsibility to exercise this right every time you can It was a hard fought battle donrsquot lose it

There is a great Rally in Washington DC on September 12th and 13th 2014

A new generation is taking up the fight to finally put women on equal footing with men and have our right to equal protection under the law codified in the US Constitution We spoke out loud and clear for equality in 2012 but theyrsquore still not listening so wersquore doing it AGAIN in 2014 We Are Woman in partnership with ERA Action and Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) is organizing a 2-day event in Washington DC Donrsquot forget how important it is to support the ERA and letrsquos all do what we can to get it ratified

Have a great month

Mimi

DMimi Zelman Publisher

Dear Readers

wwwwomenwithknowhowcom SEPTEMBER 2014 5

12 Triumph Over Fear

26 The Main Source of Pollutants at Home Could Surprise You

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PublisherPresident Mimi L Zelman

mimiwomenwithknowhowcom

Creative DirectorRebecca Fairchild

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Contributing Writers Terri Bennett

Karen S Boardman EsqElyshia Brook

For more advertising information call Mimi at 704-491-1207

or email her atmimiwomenwithknowhowcom

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On the coverLea-Ann Berst

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46

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W hile therersquos no magic way to transform your appearance overnight you can freshen up your

look through your eyewear If yoursquove worn the same glasses for years a simple frame change can revitalize your face and style ndash and even take years off of you

For example if you typically wear simple metal frames try picking out a

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Classic round frames with a hint of color inside the frame provide a light and comfortable fit Though the inside coloring is subtle those with complementary eye colors will notice that these frames make their eyes pop

Seasonal trends aside finding the right frame for your face will make your st y le shine The VSP style experts also offer these tips to match your face shape with the most flattering frame

Oval This is the easiest face to fit because itrsquos symmetrical Nearly every frame shape looks good

Oblong Round square or rect-angular frames add width as do details on the temples

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busin

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Kadena Tate

Imagine yourself five years from now having enjoyed fabulous busi-ness growth living the life yoursquove always dreamed about As you fan-tasize what emotional response does your vision provoke Do you feel inspired empowered to bring your wildest dreams to fruition Are you motivated to develop a bigger brand Or do you sense disempower-ment as if this could never happen for you that yoursquoll always have wishfully champagne tastes on a paltry beer budget

Entrepreneurship is not for the faint at heart I believe that it is also the only true path out of poverty However just like employees yell ldquoTGIFrdquo there are some days when the demands of being self-employed will attempt to steal your peace of mind

When this happens it is helpful to remember that our lives are a direct reflection of our dominant thoughts on our fear mastery on our mindset mastery Itrsquos imperative that you rec-ognize your imagination is more pow-erful than ldquorationalrdquo thought Fear manifests itself in many ways each one of them disheartening and trouble-some However Napoleon Hill author of Think and Grow Rich simplifies its

varied expressions into six different categories Listed in order of impor-tance they are

Fear of PovertyFear of CriticismFear of Ill HealthFear of Loss of LoveFear of Old AgeFear of DeathTo create the life you desire and

deserve itrsquos imperative that you over-come fear-based thoughts and create for yourself a success mindset I firmly believe that within every problem is the solution Irsquove constantly sought ways to manage my thoughts in a way that allowed me to become more pro-ficient productive and profitable and I am convinced this has made all the dif-ference for me in achieving my goals

Now itrsquos time for you to do the sameHere is my 5-Step Process for

Triumphing over Fear

Become conscious of your inten-tions thoughts feelings and lan-guage Realize that your thoughts mold your circumstances

Know thyself Recognize that you are fully equipped with the skills to overcome any and every challenge that

TriumphOver Fear

could not fail what is the very next action step that you will take to propel your life forward

As always thank you so much for reading and I look forward to seeing you prosper

Kadena Tate contributing author in the NYT Bestseller rdquoBusiness Model Yourdquo believes that authenticity has no competition For the last decade Kadena has taught service-based entrepreneurs how to take their uniqueness along with what they know and package that into multiple offerings As a business acceleration alchemist Kadenarsquos work is designed to help entrepreneurs leapfrog the market and make the idea of compe-tition irrelevant Kadena will help you gain the confidence and clarity neces-sary to attract Clients + Cash + Clout


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presents itself to you The bigger your problem the bigger your blessing Face your fears and you will discover that the perceived obstacle transforms into your personal stepping-stone to success

Love thyself Embody the quote ldquoWhen you believe in your dreams they may come true but when you believe in yourself they will come truerdquo

Stay present Stop conjuring up feelings of shame and regret from your past and stop visualizing a horrible future Wake up productive Remember that every day ndash particularly this exact day in this exact moment ndash presents you with countless opportunities to live love and serve Just do it

Embrace an attitude of respect appreciation and gratitude for all life offers Embody the wisdom of Sai Baba who said ldquoLove all serve allrdquo

Please remember everything that you desire is on the other side of fear Within you lies the solution to any problem that lands at your doorstep I truly believe that your own healing is the greatest gift that you can give to yourself and share with others Trust me hellip You CAN triumph over fear And when you do you will slide right into success

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101101Creative ways to plan a date at home

Date night doesnrsquot have to require reservations at an overpriced restau-rant or an over-the-top production You can easily turn your own home into the perfect romantic setting for a special night you both deserve

Spice up the night with these exciting and memorable new activ-ities you and your significant other can enjoy together in the comfort of your own home

Create a Wine BarAdd a touch of sophistication by

creating a ldquowine flightrdquo experience with a selection of different varietals to taste Pair sweet wines (such as Moscato Late Harvest and Sauternes) with assor tments of nibbles and noshes such as chocolates or one of the delicious flavors from Breyers Gelato Indulgences For red wine vari-etals (Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon) have plenty of cheeses and gourmet crackers on hand Remember pre-sentation is essential so make sure you break out your best glassware and serving pieces for this intimate tasting for two

fam

ily

Tip Intended for adults of drink-ing age Please drink responsibly

Itrsquos the Little ThingsHaving the per fect date night

in the comfort of your own home is simple if you add small touches Consider pr inting up a menu for the evening along with place cards for you and your significant other listing each other rsquos best qualities And donrsquot forget to capture the mood by craft ing the per fec t p lay-list to play during the meal You want music that rsquos easy to talk over so no heavy metal unless that rsquos your thing I f that rsquos the case rock on

Fun ldquoal FrescordquoIt rsquos easy to turn

your back yard or patio into the best o u t d o o r d i n i n g experience in town B y a d d i n g s m a l l unique touches to surprise your significant other like a string of lights for some dim light-ing or even a new tablecloth the evening will feel special You can also extend the evening by turning it into a great camping experience All you really need is an open mind a tent and a little bit of backyard


space With the help of a stargazing app you can make sure to catch all the action happening in the sky

Adults-Only Game NightTake a cue from your k ids and

have a game night with fun games that let you laugh out loud get cre-ative and challenge each other to some friendly competition Charades or even interactive games on your tablet let you stay engaged with

each other whi le having fun

Make I t a Classic Film Night

S e l e c t a t i m e -l e s s b i g - s c r e e n l o v e s t o r y l i k e ldquoCasablancardquo ldquo G o n e W i t h t h e Windrdquo or ldquoThe Shop Around the Cornerrdquo for a classic cine -ma-inspired expe-rience Try making a m e a l t o m a t c h the movie before-h a n d s u c h a s a Southern feast for

ldquoGone With the Windrdquo or Moroccan for ldquoCasablancardquo After dinner dim the l ights and cuddle up on the couch with a delicious dessert such as Breyers Gelato Indulgences Savor decadent flavors like Vanilla Caramel Tiramisu Raspberry Cheesecake or Triple Chocolate


For ice cream recipes and more i n fo r m a t i o n o n B re ye r s G e l a t o Indulgences v is i t wwwbreyerscom

Special Occasions at HomeMost relationships have mile -

stones and other special events that call for celebration so why not do so from the comfort and seren-ity of home Here are some ways to make those special times even more unique and memorable

New Yearrsquos EveAgainst the backdrop of bubbling

refreshments and of course a kiss at midnight create a list of the 10 most memorable moments in the last year as well as a bucket list of things you want to do in the year ahead

Valentinersquos DayCelebrate this day of love in

style Warm up the oven and create heart-shaped pizzas together with

all your favorite toppings Serve them as a romantic picnic on the floor complete with fluffy pillows and blankets

AnniversaryOrder carry-out from a restau-

rant that holds special meaning for your relat ionship such as where you had your first date or the restaurant that catered your wedding Or try and recreate a favorite meal from one of your favorite restaurants on your own Complete the romantic evening by reading your old love letters and notes out loud with your favorite songs or wedding video playing in the background

Holiday season S t a r t y o u r o w n t r a d i t i o n s

together by baking cookies and sharing your creations on social media with your friends and family Or pick a handful of your favor-ite holiday movies for an at-home holiday film marathon and share your favorite lines from the movies on your social channels

What type of date night couple are you

A wonderful evening together means engaging in activities you both are passionate about Here are a few of the activities differ-ent couples can enjoy based on their passions

off-road driving and camping in the great outdoors

Fitness focusedThis pair loves to get their heart

rate up by engaging in physical activities such as running biking or playing sports together

DIY coupleFrom the per fectly maintained

yard to the always updated kitchen the do-it-yourself couple loves to work on their home or engage in craft projects


ArtsyA q u i e t o u t i n g a t t h e b a l l e t

checking out the newest exhibit at the fine arts museum or listening to a local band are a few of the activi-ties artsy couples enjoy

PamperingThese couples enjoy the finer things

in life such as pedicures couples mas-sages and other spa treatments

OutdoorsyInspired by nature and adven-

ture this kind of duo enjoys hiking

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the supported spouse The only ques-tion is how much and how long

What surprises people is that adul-tery has very little impact on custody child support or property division cases Now there are exceptions to every rule but largely we attor-neys are forced to tell a client that the betrayal has very little impact on the case they have against a spouse Popular television shows and tab-loids paint a different story Many people simply canrsquot believe that a spouse who has cheated on them is not going to be punished But that is often what ldquoNo Faultrdquo means

It is important to check with a family law attorney if you suspect your spouse is having an affair or has cheated on you before you confront the spouse I f there is a potential impact on your case an attorney will want to help you preserve the evi-dence of the affair prior to making your spouse aware of your suspicions That is harder than it seems

Further you will need to decide if the activities of your spouse are really going to cause the end of your mar-riage Many people do work through an affair or an indiscretion and con-tinue with their marriage The choice belongs to each individual

I h e a r t h i s q u e s t i o n q u i t e often in my practice People will put up with a great deal of flaws in a marriage but

rarely inf idel it y From a legal standpoint adultery or cheating doesnrsquot determine a great deal in a case involving marital issues Personally it means a great deal

North Carolina is a ldquoNo Faultrdquo state when it comes to divorce What that means is that neither party has to prove the other party is at fault in order to get a divorce All that must be proven is that the parties have lived apart for more than one year with the intent to live separate and apart So where does cheating fit in a separation or divorce

Adultery has the most impact on support cases If one party sup-ports the other party financially the supported party may have a claim for alimony But if the supported party had an affair or cheated they would be barred from receiving alimony with a few exceptions So in that case adultery potentially has a very large impact If the supported spouse is having an affair they are responsible for paying alimony to

By Leigh Sellers

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ily la

w I Think my husband ischeating on me What do I do

Do not buy programs and apps that are sold on-line or hire a Private Investigator without speaking to an attorney Most of the programs that you can find when you search on-line can actually be illegal You can make mistakes that will not only fail to be admissible but could violate federal law as well as state law And all Private Investigators are not created equal An experienced attorney will have seen which ones do a good job and which ones do not Often a cheating spouse is simply stupid Many people come into my office with ample evidence which was not hard to find


I f you suspec t inf idel i t y i t i s better not to confide in too many people You will find it much harder to reconcile when you have dis-closed the behavior to people espe-cially family members who would continue to come into contact with your spouse

If you do decide that the affair or behavior is something you canrsquot live with and it appears the behavior will have some legal significance you should work with your attorney to gather the proof that is needed to establish the adultery in Court And it must be done in a way that will result in legally admissible evidence


Adultery is emotional Counseling is often necessary even if it is not for the purpose of saving the marriage I f you are going to have to con-tinue to parent with the cheater or work through the divorce process it is going to be difficult without some professional help Often we are ask ing emotional devastated clients to be logical and business l ike in approaching their divorce settlement negotiations when the client is not capable of such thought process at the time

A n d r e m e m b e r e v e n i f y o u r spouse becomes your enemy his or her behavior wonrsquot necessarily make him or her the enemy of your

friends or your children It is best to let people make up their own minds and not choose sides You will often come out better in the long run if you donrsquot force people to accept your judgment And sadly even people who initially ldquosiderdquo with you wil l wear y of the f ight and move on I t is especially important not to burden your children with such adult matters They are often too young and immature to understand marital issues and in the end it hurts their relationships with both parents and undermines their trust in both parentsrsquo guidance

Lastly we live near the state line between North Carolina and South Carolina The laws are very different If one of you lives or moves to South Carolina speak to someone in both states and someone who practices family law in both states The dif-ferences are considerable and you must understand how

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T he weather is pleasant and your patio is calling Itrsquos time to make the grill your go-to for everyday dinners

and entertaining alike Add variety to your grilling fare by including American lamb From burgers to chops fresh lamb is a fast delicious and simple weeknight option

A flavorful pairE x p e r t s r e c o m m e n d p a i r i n g

grilled lamb with a rich structured pinot noir

ldquoAim to match the distinct flavor of lamb with a full flavored winerdquo said Steve Peck red winemaker at J Lohr Vineyards amp Wines the California coast family-owned winery estab-lished in 1974 ldquoOur Falconrsquos Perch Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with lamb

M a d e f r o m g r a p e s g r o w n i n the Arroyo Seco region of central Monterey County a cool cl imate region with a reputation for pro-ducing world-class pinot noir this wine features aromas of wild straw-berry cherry rose petal and dried herbs with a deep earthy character mdash perfect for summer sipping with tender grilled lambrdquo

Devoted locavore Chef Jesse Griffiths of Austinrsquos Dai Due Supper Club recommends marinating lamb chops overnight with yogurt and citrus This tenderizes the meat and adds a bright flavor that comple-ments the smok y char f rom the grill Herersquos his recipe for an easy gri l led American lamb loin chop dish For more recipes visit wwwAmericanLambcom

23wwwwomenwithknowhowcom SEPTEMBER 2014

Grilled American Lamb Loin ChopsWith Yogurt Orange and Olives serves 4-6

Ingredients1-12 pounds American lamb loin chops 1 to 1-12 inches thickKosher salt Freshly ground black pepper3 TBS plain yogurt low fat orwhole milkJuice amp zest of one orange divided4 cloves garlic finely chopped amp divided1 small red onion finely chopped34 C finely chopped green olives14 C coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley14 C extra virgin olive oil plus more for grill

T h e d a y b e fo r e s e r v i n g p a t chops dr y and season with sa l t and pepper Lay chops in shallow non-reactive pan such as 8-inch s q u a r e b a k i n g d i s h C o m b i n e yogur t half of orange juice and zest and hal f of gar l ic in smal l bowl Whisk ingredients together a n d p o u r o v e r c h o p s t u r n i n g once to coat both sides with mari-nade Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight

Remove chops from refrigerator 30-45 minutes prior to grilling to allow meat to come to room temperature

Heat gas or charcoal gr i l l to medi-um-high Remove chops from marinade and allow most of it to drip off Lightly oil grill and arrange chops over heat Grill three minutes turn each chop 90 degrees and cook for another three minutes or until chops are nicely charred Flip chops and cook on other side for about six more minutes turning halfway through They should still be pink inside Remove chops from grill and let rest while making sauce

Combine remaining orange juice and zest chopped garlic with onion olives parsley and olive oil in small bowl Stir well to combine spoon sauce over each chop and serve immediately Enjoy with glass of pinot noir



1) Fragranced ProductsThat includes soaps shampoos

dryer sheets air fresheners and more Companies donrsquot usually have to reveal the chemicals used on their ingredient list either

2) Vinyl Curtains and BeddingProducts made from vinyl (think

Do you k now what rsquos in your home right now thatrsquos polluting the air you breathe Rodale reports that scientists at the Silent Spring Institute analyzed roughly 200 c o m m o n p r o d u c t s t o g e t t h e answer Here are their top 3 main sources of toxic chemicals

goin

g gr

een By Terri Bennett


The MainSources of Pollutantsat Home CouldSurprise You

shower curtains and pillow protec-tors) may contain hormone disrupting phthalates and BPA And itrsquos tough to shop for ones without it because most arenrsquot properly labeled

3 ) S o - c a l l e d ldquoa n t i b a c t e r i a l rdquo products

These days there are everything from antibacterial soaps to socks Many of these products contain the contro-versial ingredient Triclosan Not only can that ingredient cause health prob-lems but our obsession with killing germs is creating a rise in drug resis-tant bacteria

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Following several high-profile security breaches in recent years consumers have more reason than ever to be con-

cerned about their privacy when using debit and credit cards Fortunately an effort is underway to implement new technology across the United States that will better protect shoppers and their private information

The Europay Mastercard and Visa (EMV) card is widely used overseas and can be found in the United States You may have an EMV card in your wallet without knowing it In fact according to EMVCo 45 percent of

the total payment cards in circulation globally include EMV chip technology New guidelines being rolled out in the United States will hold banks or retail-ers that have not implemented this new security liable for fraud so by late 2015 consumers can expect to see these changes closer to home

What is EMVThe Smart Card Alliance describes

EMV as a set of specifications for smart card payments and acceptance devices that provide strong transac-tion security features and capabilities not possible with traditional mag-netic stripe cards

More Secure ShoppingAhead

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ce

bank for each transaction and cannot be re-used A transaction using a fake card with stolen data couldnrsquot happen at an EMV terminal because it wouldnrsquot be able to generate the proper code

Advanced cryptography EMV security is based on strong cryptog-raphy which is used to generate the unique transaction code that allows the terminal to authenticate the card

How will EMV change my shop-

ping experienceInstead of swiping your card now

yoursquoll ldquodiprdquo your card into the payment terminal holding it in place to allow the transfer of data Shoppers should expect that this process will take slightly longer than the traditional quick swipe of a magnetic card EMV technology also enables contactless payments so shoppers may instead ldquotaprdquo their contactless EMV cards which are just as secure and speed up the check-out experience

Card issuers (your bank or credit company) will determine whether you are required to enter a pin or sign to verify your purchase

Initially cards will include both EMV and magnetic stripe technology so you can be assured your card will work whether the retailer has adopted the new system or not

For more information about EMV and how it will affect your future card-based purchases visit wwwthatsemvcom or wwwgemaltocomemv


The EMV chip in the payment card is an embedded microprocessor that keeps your money and financial infor-mation from falling into the wrong hands

What makes EMV more secureEMV offers greater security than the

traditional magnetic stripe debit or credit cards An important distinction is that data is stored on a chip rather than the familiar magnetic stripe making it nearly impossible to counterfeit an EMV card

ldquoAs opposed to magnetic strip tech-nology commonly used in credit and debit cards throughout the country the EMV chip is extremely difficult to crack by hackersrdquo said Philippe Benitez vice president of business development for secure transactions for Gemalto a digital security company that pro-vides the EMV technology ldquoThe card also contains a unique lsquostamprsquo that pre-vents your personal and finan-cial information from being used fraud-ulently in the event that your card is stolen or lostrdquo

From a technology perspective EMV boosts security through

The chip A smart card chip is a small computer (or microprocessor) that has its own data storage processing power and application software

A unique code EMV cards generate a unique code that is validated by your


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by Mimi Zelman

A s a working woman do you ever wonder ldquoWhy is this so difficult Why donrsquot I know what to do

Why canrsquot I make this work for merdquo

Many of us have ndash and not just at the beginning of our career but throughout our careers as our per-sonal lives our experiences and our skillsets evolve Why are women in particular finding difficulty in handling the challenges and issues that occur in their workplace and their daily lives as a result of being employed

Wo r k p l a c e c h a l l e n g e s f r o m yesterday and stil l today revolve around gender

With the popularity of the tele-vision show Mad Men it became obvious to our younger generations that women have come a long way but recent census report brought to light the answer to the following question Whatrsquos the most common job for American women The answer - the same as it was in the 1950s sec-retary And across all industries and occupations full-time female US workers earn 78 cents to every dollar a man earned Full-time female sec-retaries and administrative assistants earn an average salary of $34304 ndash for men it was $39641

Mother-daughter team Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Woodward Berst

Two Women Making History

for Women

Lea-Ann Berst and

Ashley Maria


Above Ashley Maria and Lea-Ann Berst at the White House Summit


are writing directing and producing a doc-umentary now filming called Pioneers In Skirtstrade to tackle these issues This is a film about pro-fessional women and their continued evolu-tion in the workplace ndash aiming to crack the code for what it takes for women to succeed in the workplace Visit wwwPioneersInSkirtscom to view a clip from the film

ldquoHow do we fix thisrdquo asked Ashley Maria when she first entered the workforce ldquoHow do we create a new generation of women who advance the status of working womenrdquo

Together the duo is speaking to lsquopioneersrsquo from around the country who can help def ine and reveal ways for women to overcome and achieve They share the journeys of women who have made an impact in the workplace from the women who have paved the way for todayrsquos working woman to the change-mak-ers who are identifying issues and aim to create change within our nation They also talk to the unique young women who are taking charge of their future now

They are filming and investigat-ing the balance between family and

career as well ndash a topic very import-ant for todayrsquos working woman They speak to employers who created wor k envi ronments that a im to have gender equality and work-life balance for all employees And they discuss ldquochoicerdquo in the workplace ndash they speak to women who have had to make choices in their careers that because of our culture men tradi-tionally havenrsquot had to make

They speak to men too ldquoWe feel itrsquos just as important to obtain a malersquos viewpoint for what women and men need to be doing to help women gain an equal footing in the work-placerdquo shared Lea-Ann According to a recent Catalyst report there is a growing supply of women board candidates yet women are chosen for less than 20 of open seats ldquoWe

Above Ashley directed and wrote Friday Night Frighttrade her film that went on to win a Directorrsquos Guild of America Student Film Award


also ask accomplished men about obtaining and maintaining a corpo-rate Board seat or Executive Officer positionrdquo

Their film is catching the attention of the press organizations that share their message and the White House These two filmmakers were recently invited to the White House Summit for Working Families where they met leading change-makers They gath-ered good insight for their story arc on how changes in the workplace will impact todayrsquos working womanrsquos work-life balance

Ashley Maria is a ldquoMillennialrdquo as well as an award winning graduate from the USC School of Cinematic

Ar ts M asters Fi lm Program and Lea-Ann is a ldquoBaby Boomerrdquo and suc-cessful corporate marketer turned business owner Each contributes a special generational insight to the questions they ask

2 0 1 3 Ca t a l y s t C E O S u m m i t Report

Lea- Ann Berst

Tell us about youAs Producer and Writer of the film

I work closely with Ashley Maria to oversee the project and focus on making sure the story arc meets the goal of the film

Professionally I am a marketing consultant who specializes in stra-tegic approaches and marketing

ac t ivat ion manage -ment (sleddoggcom) I am excited to use my k n ow l e d g e to h e l p this documentary film create a stir in peoplesrsquo hearts and minds

H o w d i d y o u g e t star ted as a moth-er-daughter team

As a single mother since my daughter rsquos b i r t h As h l e y a n d I grew to depend on each other We did

everything together ndash leisure activity homework my work

Above Asked to share their story Ashley and Lea-Ann were on the Courage Cocktail Radio Show with Lee Anne McClymont You can watch the


in her l i fe who was trustwor thy loving and supportive

As the years went on she grew into a very smart and talented and car ing young woman She went after everything She worked hard And after she completed graduated school she went to work for herself As we discussed and shared stories of the way women are challenged to get ahead in their careers we both teamed up again ndash to crack the code for what it takes for women to succeed in the workplace

Te l l u s h ow yo u r f i l m b e n e f i t s working women in the US

Pioneers in Skirts is a full feature documentary film highlighting the

ways women of today (and of the near tomor-row) can elevate their careers

T h e f i l m a i m s t o provide gender equity solut ions for work ing w o m e n a n d m e n i n America I t rsquos not just a ldquowoman-issuerdquo anymore We can only solve our equity problems when men are a par t of the discussion

O u r a u d i e n c e w i l l gain ldquohow-tordquo solutions and authen-t ic answers to tough work place quest ions We a im to e l iminate gender and personal barr iers by empowering women to make a real

She would often crawl into bed with me when I would sit up late nights in bed to complete my work We were a team

I was aggressive in my career volunteering for the projects that nobody wanted and working day and night to complete it on time It wasnrsquot easyhellipit never was easy I had to leave work early to pick up Ashley and not until after her bath could I finish my work

I worked to give her what she needed and encouraged her to go after anything that interested her It was also important to me she learned to take care of herself We had a saying that I would start off with ldquoAshley tell me ndash lsquoa woman needshelliprsquordquo

and she would answer with ldquomoney of her own mommyrdquo

When Ashley was 10 I met and soon married my husband David She now had a good male role model

Above Ashley and her Oma goofing around with an electric fence


difference in their l ives Working women must take control of their own future to achieve their poten-tial and we want to empower them to do so

How have your prior career experi-ences prepared you for this journey in your life

The experiences in my career have shown me first-hand the drastic drop in the momentum towards achieving gender equity f o r y o u n g e r w o r k i n g women I also see women my age who are leaving their careers to start over again Without children at home and with years of experience under their belts women are chang-ing course and going after careers they could never have done before I am passionate about elevating and encouraging our daughters and sisters

In my career as an outsourced marketer who manages standalone projec ts as wel l as larger more sophisticated marketing programs I know that effective teamwork helps me to lead projects more success-fully With a strong project man-agement background feel I have been able to step into the role of producer I also apply the relation-ship-building and value-building skills Irsquove used through the years to

be a good producer who can con-vince organizations to attach them-selves to our project

Wh at wo u l d yo u m o s t l i ke o u r readers to know about your pro-fessional journey

I didnrsquot end up where I am today because I had a plan

After college I got pregnant and had my baby alone It was not easy And my career certainly didnrsquot move in a straight line I suppose it was the drive to provide for my daugh-ter or maybe it was the anger of how I was turned away from jobs when employers found out I had a baby and wasnrsquot married ndash but I fought hard for what I wanted

It shouldnrsquot be that way though Nobody should have to fight that hard

Above Hiking in Glacier National Park is one of Lea-Annrsquos favorite things

But in the end it paid off and I have a career I can look back on and an adventurous career I can look forward to

Who would you describe as your mentor(s) and why

I am learning every day and cer-tainly am challenged daily as well I try to surround myself with people to reach out to when I need advice o r e n co u r a g e m e n t I c a l l t h e s e special people my ldquopersonal board of directorsrdquo people who I consider my mentors I t takes time to find them and a lot of work to keep them But in the end if I demon-strate integrity and respect ndash these special friends wonrsquot fail me

Whatrsquos on your bucket list and whyMy personal bucket l ist is not

too long I have a few places Irsquod like to see and a few things Irsquod like to learn ndash but honestly this film is it for now I suppose itrsquos m y m i d d l e - a g e and I am feel ing the need to leave a legacy I want to l e a ve t h i s e a r t h having had done s o m e t h i n g t h a t will elevate lives

A n y d i f f i c u l t times yoursquod care to share with our readers


While this is an incredible oppor-tunity to make an impact for women today and tomorrow it is my belief that any documentar y f i lm that doesnrsquot meet its financial backing needs wi l l have l i t t le chance of making a lasting impact

We have been challenged to find financial supporters We are par-t icularly looking at corporations with giving policies that match the goals of this film Therersquos a lot to be done and to do this right we need supporters to circle their wagons

If you could do one thing differently in your life what would that be

If I could go back in time and do one thing differently I would have contin-ued on to obtain my MBA straight after graduating with my BS degree Education has and always will be the fast-track to success in life and in career In my corporate career I worked alongside people who had their

Masters degrees Hired t h e s a m e t i m e a s I w a s t h e y we re p a i d a h i g h e r wage a n d s o o n advanced p a s t m e within the

company Above Interviewing Cinnabon President Kat Cole for Pioneers in Skirts

Shersquos a leader Shersquos her own woman and is everything Irsquove ever dreamed of for her I am excited about her future and the future of the f i lm industry with her in it

P l u g f o r h e r T h i s m o n t h (September 20 2014) the prestigious Directors Guild of America Womenrsquos Steering Committee in Los Angeles will feature Ashley as a female direc-tor to watch They decided to add a few past female award winners of the DGA Student Film Awards as part of a star-studded event to bring in a past present and future of the DGA How cool is that

If you could stand up and defend anything what would it be

PurVia sweetener As I do the backstroke in the symp-toms of menopause I f ind myself gaining when I should be losing weight My diet now consists of NOT eating bread rice nor processed foods It really is awful if you like to eat I put PurVia in my coffee and sprinkle on strawberries and this makes me a happy


What do you wish you knew 20 years ago

I wish I would have known itrsquos not who you know itrsquos who knows you You need to stand out speak up and take a chance You need to keep track of your accomplishments and make sure others know them too

What is something people would be surprised to know about you

I love to be outdoors When I was a kid I lived in Alaska and hiked up the mountain almost daily I still have my orange backpack that I would pack with food and gear To keep me company I would borrow a dog to walk and head out for the day Today my husband is my hiking buddy

What inspires you I am inspired when I watch my

daughter Shersquos confident Shersquos smart

Lea-Ann W BerstSpecializing in theMarketing Approach

SLEDDOGG MARKETINGMANAGEMENTPhone 9195649369wwwsleddoggcom

Above During the Olympic Torch Relay in Jakarta Lea-Ann performs her ldquomarketing activationrdquo role in front of relay runners


W

Ashley Maria

How did you get started My love affair with film began right

away I grew up watching movies and T V shows I hurr ied through homework to catch Saved by the Bell and gladly put on a movie to pass the time on a rainy day I didnrsquot realize I could actually be a part of that movie world until I went to high school and my parents gave me my first camera I couldnrsquot stop filming I job-shadowed at a local TV station to see how they made the news and met other local filmmakers to really learn about the field

When I went to college at the U n i ve r s i t y o f N o r t h Ca ro l i n a a t

Chapel Hill I volunteered for every f i lm project and ever y T V show I could It was this passion that then drew me to film school (along with my momrsquos encouragement) where I discovered what kind of filmmaker I wanted to be

How have your prior experiences prepared you for your journey in the film industry

Deciding to move to Los Angeles and attend graduate school changed my career t ra jec tor y but d idnrsquot change my roots or who I am I had worked on many local projects in NC but I knew I needed to learn more and go where the movies are made ndash Hollywood I will always be a Tar Heel though and I think that has made all the difference while I pursue my passion in filmmaking Having a hometown support system keeps me motivated Plus I get to travel home to my friends and family to the beautiful weather to the wildlife the sunsets the food and remember that this state will always be home North Carolina defines me and I enter every film project with this pride

Wh a t wo u l d yo u m o s t l i ke o u r readers to know about your journey in business

I think the readers would be inter-ested to hear about the ldquofreelancerdquo l ifestyle of fi lmmaking because I know I didnrsquot ful ly understand it when I first entered this industry

Above During the June 2014 White House Summit on Working Families the filmmak-ers listened to a panel on elevating women in their careers The women were very open and honest And yes thatrsquos Gloria Steinem on the far right Lea-Ann and Ashley later would get to meet her in person

When you work ldquo f reelancerdquo i t really means you are never too sure i f yoursquo l l be work ing next month Some people in this industry take full-time work that is consistent but usually takes them to an office My full-time job is this freelance work and my work usually takes me to some incredibly interesting places where you meet some incredibly interesting people

As freelancers we work on a proj-ect-by-project basis and rely on rec-ommendations to get our next job I am my own boss (ashley-mariacom) Sometimes I am directing a project for someone sometimes I am editing and some-t imes I am doing production sound Filmmakers today tend to have many different skills that they bring to the table

We have to get used to l iv ing an u n s t a b l e l i f e a s wel l There i s no standard schedule o r s t a n d a r d p a y day I wor k most weekends on set and then I must ldquoswitch brainsrdquo to work on Pioneers in Skirts the next day Whenever I have a day off from set thatrsquos a day to work on Pioneers

Because of our craz y schedule as f reelancers we have to force

ourselves to take downtime and think about something other than movie making I like to read hang out at coffee shops and play dodge-ball in my free time But ndash of course ndash I would have it no other way


I have a lot of mentors in my life who help with every aspect of my career and personal journey I have some for the work-l i fe balance I have some to help with on-set eti-quette and gear questions I have some to help with navigating the film industry


Above Invited to a special breakout session for Young Women Leaders the filmmakers were able to hear about the issues challeng-ing todayrsquos young professional woman They also had a chance to meet Sarah Bird the CEO of MOZ (at mic) In September they travel to Seattle for an on-camera interview with Sarah about women in corporate lead-ership and obtaining board seats


And I have some that are just inspiring individuals that help remind me why I wanted to be in this indus-try in the first place

And then of course ndash my mom ndash who is basically like the collector of all my crazy and then she fuses it together to mean something If anyone can help you understand yourself itrsquos your mom

Whatrsquos on your bucket list and whyI will always make movies Therersquos

nothing else for me So my bucket list consists of traveling and making movies on those trips One in particular - I have always wanted t o s t a y w i t h m y family in Germany a n d m a k e a movie there

My Oma (the G er man word for lsquograndmarsquo) w a s a m a j o r influence i n m y s e n s e of humor She was always jok ing around and mak ing up stor ies I embraced that part of myself when she passed away I let myself be funny and sometimes I even find myself talking in her German accent when I tell a joke Maybe therersquos a movie in all of that

Any difficult times yoursquod care to share with our readers And if so what lesson have you learned

Pioneers in Skirts is the epitome of this question Irsquom taking my dif-ficult experiences in my career and putting them on screen for every-one to see This fi lm began when I noticed I lost momentum once I entered my career and I saw other women around me do the same Why was this happening Most of the women around me felt lost unsure of their career path and unsure of themselves The more I looked into this the more I found this was pri-

marily a ldquowoman-issuerdquo Irsquom using my personal

s t o r y a n d the stories of

o t h e r s to t r y to resolve this

once and for all

I f yo u co u l d d o one thing differ-

ently in your l ife what would that be

I would make this movie a lot soonerhellip

Where do you see yourself 20 years from now

20 years from now I see myself r u n n i n g m y o w n p r o d u c t i o n company and making many differ-ent k inds of movies I love docu-mentary story telling and I also love narrative and experimental

Lea-Ann and Ashley share their journey on Facebook at facebookcomPioneersInSkirts



Connect And Grow With Women In Our Community44

I love comedy horror and action I imagine I would have made a lot of fun films by then and given myself the ldquoFun Directorrdquo title I want my audience to get excited for the ride theyrsquoll take as they watch my movies


I love reality television Project Runway and Americarsquos Nex t Top Model are my go-torsquos if I need to just sit back and relax on the couch

What inspires you What makes you laugh

Irsquom inspired when I watch great movies ndash are you noticing a theme yet I like movies

I rsquom also inspired by the expe -r iences around me I rsquove become hyper-aware of the world around me since that is where I get my material These experiences will then become the stories I write about

What will your films do for womenPioneers in Sk ir ts wil l inspire

shape and encourage women My other f i lms They wi l l enter ta in everyone


I feel like I am doing my part in suppor ting my fel low woman by providing suppor t in her career But if I had to stand up and defend anything I would defend those who

wish to never wash their cars We are in a drought currently in Los Angeles and I am doing my part

Please Follow and Support This Documentary

W e w a n t t o e m p o w e r s u c -cessful careers and camaraderie between working women

You are invited to join us at How YOU Can Be a Pioneer and Support the Film and Candid Conversations Blog

Supplementing the discussions we have captured on f i lm meet pioneering women who share their candid experiences about how they found ways to achieve greatness in their work and in their careers

Read About Ashleyrsquos Journey As She Makes ldquoPioneers in Skirtsrdquo

Our Mission ndash Itrsquos a How To Itrsquos A Call-To-Action

The Team Behind ldquoPioneers in Skirtsrdquo

wwwashley-mariacom

wwwvolcanogirlthemoviecom

vimeocomashleymaria

ashleymariagmailcom


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Die-hard tailgaters have come to revel in the culinary pride of putting together the best and most cre -ative barbecue and tailgate grub While tradit ional menus feature staples such as hamburgers hot dogs baked beans and cold salads


tailgate ldquochefsrdquo are now only limited by their imaginations

However traditional tailgating fare hasnrsquot been high on the nutrition scale and this pre-game celebrat-ing is a classic example of food-cen-tric entertainment in which people unintentionally become less con-scious of the calories they consume

Score big with better-for-you options

A p p ro a c h i n g yo u r t a i l g a t i n g food shopping and preparation with slight changes can make a big nutri-tional impact allowing you to enjoy


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ldquoContrary to what many people think celebrating before the big game doesnrsquot have to mean ditching sensible eating Food can be fun fla-vorful and better for you ndash even the snacksrdquo said Marisa Paolillo a NuVal nutritionist ldquoIt begins with smarter

choices at the grocery store and simple swaps for some of your favor-ite foods But keep in mind offering more nutritious food does not mean you can eat endless quantitiesrdquo

Tips for your tailgate menuThe rules of thumb on better-

for-you tailgate side dishes are that baked is always better than deep-fried and homemade recipes allow yo u to co nt ro l t h e i n gre d i e nt s Paoli l lo offers these t ips to help consumers pick tailgate foods that not only fill up hungry sports fans but also add nutrition to the fun

Choose lean grilling options such as skinless chicken breast (NuVal 57) or hamburgers made with 95 percent lean ground beef (NuVal 57) Skip cal-orie-rich condiments and boost the flavor of your burger with toppings

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NuVal 100 scores add nutr ients and a S outhwest f la i r to guaca-mole and salsa and theyrsquore great for dipping tortilla chips and bite-sized vegetables

Shrimp or chicken skewers with NuVal scores averaging 57 are a great protein alternative to tradi-t ional hamburgers and hotdogs e s p e c i a l l y w h e n p r e p a r e d w i t h chunks of onions peppers toma-toes mushrooms zucchini squash and sweet peppers (all scoring NuVal 100)

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Gr i l led corn on the cob is the per fect gri l l buddy and it rsquos easy With a NuVal Score of 100 fresh corn on the cob can be cooked on the grill either wrapped in its own husks (more dramatic) or in aluminum foil Add flavor with herbs and spices before roasting

Use whole wheat pasta for maca-roni salad and add plenty of veggies and a meat or bean as a protein s o u rce to b o o s t t h e n u t r i t i o n a l v a l u e R e p l a ce h e av y p re - p a c k-aged creamy dressings which often contain hidden sugar and sodium with homem ad e v ina igrettes to control the ingredients

B l a c k b e a n s a n d c o r n w i t h


Mum and Dad were watching TV when Mum said ldquoIrsquom tired and itrsquos getting late I think Irsquoll go to bedrdquo

She went to the kitchen to make sandwiches for the next dayrsquos lunches Rinsed out the popcorn bowls took meat out of the freezer for supper the following evening checked the cereal box levels filled the sugar container put spoons and bowls on the table and started the coffee pot for brewing the next morning

She then put some wet clothes in the dryer put a load of clothes into the washer ironed a shirt and secured a loose button She picked up the game pieces left on the table put the phone back on the charger and put the tele-phone book into the drawer

She yawned and stretched and headed for the bedroom She stopped by the desk and wrote a note to the teacher counted out some cash for the excursion and pulled a text book out from hiding under the chair She signed a birthday card for a friend addressed

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and stamped the envelope and wrote a quick note for the grocery store She put both near her bag

Mum then washed her face with 3 in 1 cleanser put on her Night Solution amp age fighting moisturizer brushed and flossed her teeth

Dad called out ldquoI thought you were going to bedrdquo

ldquoIrsquom on my wayrdquo she said She put some water into the dogrsquos dish and put the cat outside then made sure the doors were locked and the patio light was on She looked in on each of the kids and turned out their bedside lamps and radios hung up a shirt threw some dirty socks into the hamper and had a brief conversation with the one up still doing homework

In her own room she set the alarm laid out clothing for the next day straightened up the shoe rack She added three things to her 6 most important things to do list She said her prayers and visualized the accomplish-ment of her goals


About that time Dad turned off the TV and announced to no one in par-ticular ldquoIrsquom going to bedrdquo And he didwithout another thought

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