Dallas County Living Well Magazine November/December 2018 | Page 6

FROM THE PUBLISHER DALLAS COUNTY PRESIDENT & CEO Sam Houston VICE PRESIDENT & CFO Spring Houston FEATURE WRITER, COPY EDITOR & SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Sondra Barr A FRESH APPROACH P etite, perky, blonde, Reese Witherspoon’s all-American beauty and sweet demeanor helped land her roles in movies such as Legally Blonde and Sweet Home Alabama, but don’t let appearances fool you, she’s one tough Southern belle. “Don’t mess with a Southern woman,” Witherspoon has said. And, you better believe she means it. The Academy Award-winning actress, pro- ducer, and entrepreneur’s angelic face belies an intense ambition. It’s one that she’s no longer afraid to embrace. Taking her 40s in tremen- dous stride, Witherspoon is no longer bound by the expectations of others. Witherspoon has found her voice and she hopes other women can fol- low her lead. “The female leaders within every industry have to stand up for those who are voiceless and silent, and we have to do better to create more balanced cultures with female leadership and leadership with people of color. It’s just profoundly overdue,” according to Wither- spoon. Check out this issue’s celebrity profile on this petite powerhouse to learn how Witherspoon is helping change the balance of power in Hollywood––and beyond––by empowering women both in front of and behind the screen. As we head into the holiday season, another important thing to keep an eye on is your health. While the darker, shorter days of fall can make it hard to maintain an active mindset, it’s time to take advantage of the winds of change when the seasons switch and commit to smart habits for a healthy 2019. Inside, find some solid tips to get you on a healthy path. We’re not done yet. Turn the pages of this issue and you’ll also find more tips on how to enjoy a healthier life. Thank you to the community professionals for sharing their expertise with you, our readers. Sincerely, Sam and Spring Houston 4 DALLAS COUNTY Living Well Magazine | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018 ART DIRECTOR, LAYOUT, PRODUCTION & WEBSITE DESIGN Lewis Schucart ADMINISTRATION & ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT Jennifer Beavers ADVERTISING/SALES Texas | Denton County, Dallas County, Collin County Texas & Oklahoma | Texoma WRITE TO US. Tell us who you would like to see featured on the cover, or what subjects you would like covered in upcoming editions of LIVING WELL Magazine at [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS/CUSTOMER INQUIRIES LIVING WELL Magazine PO Box 261278 Plano, Texas 75026 www.LivingWellmag.com Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] LIVING WELL Magazine is a source for quality educational articles on living a healthy, vibrant life. Our focus is on connecting our readers with the latest information on a host of topics relevant to their evolving life. From cutting edge medical news and procedures to top-tier financial, legal and lifestyle information. Connecting readers to leading medical and business professionals in their community in Texas and Oklahoma. ‘LIKE US' FACEBOOK.COM/LIVINGWELLMAG 'FOLLOW US' @LIVINGWELLMAGS All advertisements in this Magazine are placed by third parties. We do not control or endorse either the advertisements or their content. Further, we do not manufacture, sell, distribute or pro- vide any of the goods or services advertised herein. We hereby expressly disclaim any liability with respect to the information or goods and services contained herein. We further disclaim any and all warranties or representations, express or implied, with respect to such information, goods or services, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose (it being understood that we do not acknowledge that any such warranty exists). We are not liable or responsible for any loss, injury, damage, or harm that you may suffer as a result of the information contained in any advertisement or goods or services contained herein. “We” refers to the name of this Magazine, and all versions of Living Well Magazine, Senior Magazine, as well as Houstons of Dallas Publishing, Inc.