Melanie Redd is a fitness professional in Dayton, Ohio, and the owner of Melanie Redd Performance Training. Specializing in total wellness, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and weight loss, Melanie has been helping clients achieve health and happiness since 2011. She is a practicing lifestyle change/health/fitness coach, has developed injury prevention and performance programs for high school and adult athletes, and has a virtual personal training and corporate wellness app. She’s passionate about helping clients realize their full potential through functional movement, healthy eating, and healthy thought patterns. Melanie is also passionate about travel and incorporating sport, exercise and wellness practices into her adventures.
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Lisa Ziehrock Is originally from Beijing China and now based in Hannover Germany. She is the CEO & Founder of Liziero International Limited Company registered in HK, which focuses on business strategy, digital marketing as well as international trades. Her company’s mission is to provide one-stop solution (from market entry strategy to executions) to bridge the businesses between Asia and Western. Lisa is married and likes scuba diving, golfing, reading and travelling.
Josie Volpentesta is a professional Makeup Artist from Chicago’s upscale North Shore suburbs and has solidified herself as one of the best makeup artists in the entertainment industry. For over a decade she has worked with "A" list celebrities, hit TV shows, and various magazines. Last year Josie launched her own lip gloss under her label, Makeup by Josie. Josie shares some of her favorite products that will help you achieve and maintain a good look.
Heather Reid is a writer, freelance editor, essayist and avid home cook with a particular passion for baking bread. She has a degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and has worked as a newspaper editor and advertising executive with a specialty in digital marketing. Her work has appeared in various parenting magazines and a collection of her essays can be found at www.heatherreidwrites.com. Most importantly, she’s the proud mother of two precocious and hilarious little boys who keep her ninja skills on point.
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Lora LaPratt is the CEO and head stylist of Shopping Girl XOXO, a personal styling brand for clients nation-wide. She prides her business on helping clients to not only look but most importantly FEEL amazing in their own unique style. Lora specializes in working with local Chicago designers and boutiques across the city. She has been featured as a style expert on multiple TV segments and publications and was chosen as one of the Top Woman Owned Businesses in 2016. To learn more about Shopping Girl XOXO and Lora's styling packages visit www.shoppinggirlxoxo.com
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Janis MVK is a content writer, manager, journalist, marketing and communications professional, former fashion executive and mom of two beautiful, intelligent daughters. Janis founded a content writing and marketing creation house where she has curated a diverse portfolio of clients and published content. Her work ranges from fashion and beauty articles, community and society pieces, to parenting and personal essays. Her work has been recognized on both local and national levels. She also served as a radio talk show producer in Chicago, and is the co-founder/host of Love It Live on Instagram.