We are Beautiful Magazine© March/April 2018 March /April 2018 | Page 2

- INSIDE WE ARE BEAUTIFUL MAGAZINE - We It’s time to Celebrate You! Karen A. Thomas passion for etiquette and civility began years ago when my children were just toddlers. I was adamant about raising respectful and mannerly children. At the time I was a partner in the family waste hauling business, a multi-million dollar venture, but seeking to branch out to another venture for myself- away from the garbage industry. #thePowerofPolite 32-57 Are 22 O n T he C over A uthor A uthor : Vicki Gotsis Ceraso T he W oman behind S he R ises G lobal movement plus meet all 29 C o - A uthors of her new book D ance I n T he F ire O f L ife 58 C 31BEAUTIFUL elebrating I nternational W omen & POWERFUL INSPIRING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS WABM: We’d like to thank all our fans for sharing what makes them happy! Remember, You’re Beautiful - and we’d love to hear your story too. We’d like to invite you to join our “We are Beautiful Community Campaign” and share your favorite moments of what makes you “Happy”. To contribute to our com- munity, share your submission with us via Google Plus (wearebeautifulmagazine@ gmail.com); Tweet us @WeRBeautifulMag; like and follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wearebeautiful- magazine); add us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin. com/company/we-are-beautiful-magazine); find us on Pintrest (https://www.pinterest.com/wearebeautifulm/) email us at [email protected]; or call us at 973-241-5196 to find out more information about us or join our community. We can’t wait for your feedback! WE ARE BEAUTIFUL M AGAZI NE - 2 - M ARC H/ AP RI L 2 0 1 8